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  • Re: 1600dp intake manif.
    Historical mailing list - Sergio Derada
    Wed, 28 Jun 1995 15:34:07 -0500
    ...Uhmmm, just kidding I have a CRAY! let's try it. DO you have a mathematical model available ?
  • Re: Bentley cost?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Jun 95 15:22:04 EDT
    ...room so you can pop in a video and entertain the kids in a lonng drive and sleep four at the campsite????? Cetin Berry...
  • RE: Greasy Kid Stuff in a '90 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Wed, 17 Apr 1996 14:58:00 -0700 (PDT)
    >I've had some sort of grease leaking into my van from where the utility >shelf hits the clothes closet. Does anyone understand what...
  • Re: Syncro long range fuel tanks - Prices!.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 30 Apr 1997 02:55:06 -0400 (EDT)
    ...67 litres, DM1548 each 75 litres, DM1598 each Time to sell the kids....... >> That's around $900 - $930 US dollars each! Jim Davis
  • Re: What's My Dream VW Bus?
    Historical mailing list - J
    Mon, 15 Sep 1997 14:21:29 -0400
    ...And a glass chauffeur's partition for when I'm hauling the kids. Joan '85 Westy GL
  • A/C in Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
    Sun, 5 Jul 1998 12:59:28 -0700
    While air conditioning is never required here in Seattle (think I'm kidding? It barely made it over 60 degrees here on THE FOURTH...
  • freeze protection
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
    Mon, 5 Oct 1998 07:36:19 -0500
    ...I kid you not, it works, and you don't even have to worry about rinsing it out next spring. The plastic components do...
  • Re: FS: 87 Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
    Wed, 28 Apr 1999 08:52:56 -0400
    ...miles than that! :-) Michael >Time to sell my beloved camper...the kids are getting too big for it (sigh) > >1987 Vanagon GL Westfalia Camper...
  • Re: (F) Looking for a Vanagon kind of wife
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:24:33 -0700
    ...Wanna swap for the kids? :-) > -Larry
  • Re: [Re: staying/safe and cool while camping]
    Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
    Mon, 23 Jul 2001 21:03:44 MDT
    I have a wife and kids so dogs are out.. ;) maybe I'll bring my lizard.. LOL Debbie Walters <debbwa@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote: I...
  • Re: Temp gauge not working
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 22:31:26 EDT
    ...I'll drive it again tomorrow or put my kid in the seat while I wiggle and jiggle things til the gauge reads. Then...
  • Re: Friday - Bumper Stickers
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 13 Dec 2002 16:30:25 -0800
    ...If this van is rockin don't bother knockin. :) On 13 Dec 2002, Dana Showers wrote: > One I actually have... > > "My kid beat up...
  • Re: timing belt
    Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
    Sat, 26 Jun 2004 09:08:43 -0600
    ...Are you kidding? It's better if we jump down their throats INSTANTLY! If they don't like it, they are obviously too sensitive!
  • Re: Used Vanagon -second head gasket in 2 yrs.
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 14 Oct 2005 15:18:36 -0400
    ...At the least, your kids will all become mechanics because they watched you spend your weekends working on the vanagon.
  • The Countdown
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 24 Dec 2006 07:31:28 -0600
    ...For millions of kids around the world, it is an exciting time. And for me too!!! I have never gotten over it! Merry Christmas...
  • Re: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 11 Jul 2007 20:16:29 -0700
    ...his kids were disappointed. =)
  • Re: Alternatives to the stock Westy curtains...
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:45:57 -0600
    ...made their own? Have photos of how it looks?> _________________________________________________________________ Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. http://www.windowslive.com/family...
  • Re: generators again-Honda EU1000
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:11:36 -0500
    ...JUST KIDDING, we've I've got a portable buddy heater... George/ATL
  • Re: cargo hauls- harvey cha
    Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
    17 Oct 1995 12:17:52 -0700
    ...Obviously, with as many in the family, and the various needs of the kids, we don't go very far from home (and especially...
  • Re: OT: No-training wheels bicycle advice needed - UPDATE for anyone interested
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 13 Jul 2006 12:28:44 -0700
    ...Anyway, the kids swapped bikes and the > neighbor kid gave up in just 5 or ten feet b/c it's totally different. > They...
  • Re: xmas comments
    Historical mailing list - Ben huot
    Thu, 25 Dec 2003 12:21:57 -0500
    ...But i see some happy family and kids in my stores, so there is still people who have the "good old" holiday spirit, they...
  • Re: Wanted: front child cot/hammock
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 7 May 2013 15:04:50 -0400
    ...use anymore, I'm on the lookout for a used one. > Kid number 3 is getting too big to sleep in his car seat...
  • Re: Anyone interested in an 82 Diesel Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
    Sun, 1 Apr 2001 22:37:56 -0400
    ...TDI 85GL with basic Westy interior 74 Bus (Dad's) 72 Wife, 94 Rabbit, 95 Cat, 96 cat, 98 Kid, 00 Kid 52 House
  • Re: Is ECU involved in getting power to fuel pump when turning ignition switch on?
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Mon, 23 Jul 2007 19:25:53 -0400
    ...Thanks, David ____________________________________________________________________________________ Got a little couch potato? Check out fun summer activities for kids. http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p...
  • Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 24 Feb 2015 14:08:51 -0600
    ...Neither one of those things is recommended for safety, and we don't do them. > > Nice thing about kiddie car seats is it makes...
  • Re: My overflow tank is full of oil!!!
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Mon, 23 Mar 2009 11:21:14 -0400
    ...Wonder if someone intentionally did it? Kid says he > topeed off antifreeze w/a pre-mix I sent with him, but did not touch...
  • Dancing Bear Dash Mascot?
    Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
    Fri, 30 Mar 2001 11:42:34 EST
    ...She then dashed my chuckle to tell me it was meant to cheer up kids with cancer, hence the fundraiser thing... but anyway, I...
  • Re: Non-Family Hauler
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Thu, 3 Jun 2004 15:28:36 -0400
    ...The kids like the 84 van but ya know, no shoulder belts, no rides. As soon as the kids were out of baby seats...
  • Re: Since is Friday: Can I ask a question about....
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 26 Jun 2015 11:19:50 -0700
    I hope you're not kidding... lots of fans from any hardware store have 3 speeds and light fixture under it... and pulling chain...
  • Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 24 Feb 2015 22:58:58 -0600
    ---- Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@MYMTS.NET> wrote: > Recommended that kids under 12 stay in the back. Actually, that recommendation is for modern cars with air...
  • Re: Kids and Westies
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 25 Oct 2013 17:45:16 -0500
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  • Re: Local travel while camping
    Historical mailing list - turbowesty
    Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:17:47 -0500
    ...you could bring two with the kids seat or extra wheel and get some fresh air + exercise. Regards, Peter Kraiker nextchapter.kraikerphoto.com Toronto...
  • Re: pretour (west) info
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 9 Nov 1994 17:24:49 -0800
    Dave Kautz wrote: > Is anyone else bringing kids??? I'm bringing my 12 year old daughter. Was kinda thinking about bringing Phoebe the little...
  • Re: Bus drivers and waving.
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Fri, 18 Oct 96 09:08:56 UT
    ...part of PA, where I might see a splity once a year (I'm not kidding) it's rare for a Vanagon owner NOT...
  • Re: Help! Flashing Temperature LED
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    15 Jan 97 00:21:50 EST
    ...just kidding...... :<) chris
  • Back frim Canada and Louvers! -Reply
    Historical mailing list - Chris Holtz
    Mon, 11 Aug 1997 09:25:32 -0300
    ...We (my wife and 2 kids) just bought a Westy and have recently started enjoying the many parks, beaches, country roads of the Atlantic...
  • Re: How to get your under 12 child a free VW
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 19 Sep 1997 10:53:20 -0400
    Ahhh...the Gerber Law Suit rears its ugly head again...another piece of urban folk-lore....just like the "Good Times Virus"....sorry kiddies...
  • WHAT no mailing list!!
    Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
    Wed, 9 Dec 1998 19:50:14 -0500
    ...my precious vanagon! I have to be a father to my kids and not just be the guy on the computer! What am I...
  • "Vanagon" on MTV's "Road Rules" series
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Jul 1999 23:17:00 EDT
    ...the series "Road Rules" on MTV is currently abroad, and in SA, and the kids are staying with a South African family (Afrikanners) . their...
  • Re: Planes, Trains, & Automobiles! What do they all have in common?
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Fri, 10 Mar 2000 18:27:07 -0800
    ...WJ UT 84088 USA > Are there any UT members who can stop by & nail these idiots to a wall? - just kidding... Friday, right??? Austin
  • Vanagon sighting in "Scary Movie"
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 1 Aug 2000 21:13:43 EDT
    ...for those of you with kids, i wouldnt bring them to this movie LOL ;<) chris
  • Re: winter westy showers
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:25:08 -0600
    What about one of the inflatable kiddie wading pools? Pleant deep, ad rolls/folds into a pretty small package. You could use a small...
  • Re: one more thought on accidents
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Tue, 16 Apr 2002 21:02:14 -0500
    ...video engineer and current long haired hippie type......w/ run flats......just kidding ps, I never heard anything from Al Knoll re the SVX
  • Re: who has the most acessorized vanagon??Re: LT Mirrors (Was: Wheel ...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Nov 2002 09:36:35 EST
    ...only 5 more seconds and i would have won that on ebay.de :< ) just kidding chris
  • Re: [vanagon] RoadHaus - Denver Area Launch Celebration / Date Change
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Feb 2003 04:13:51 EST
    ...one day. > > Details: > > you mean you're gonna postpone the Roadhaus launch get together?? man , that would be a first! :<) just kidding Lar- ;<) chris
  • Re: He will be a Vanagon owner in 15 years...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 3 May 2003 03:11:24 EDT
    ...i wouldnt want my kid to be driving a 30+ year old car as his first vehicle.. LOL chris '84 sunroof wolfy '86 westy...
  • Re: Fri: If not a vanagon - What kind of van
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 12 Aug 2005 15:46:33 EDT
    In a message dated 8/12/05 12:27:08 PM, mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM writes: << NOT mini-vans for hauling kids to soccor >> I...
  • Re: Nokian Tires, SA Wheels 15 inch
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 1 Jan 2006 10:29:39 -0600
    ...Just add enough weight to the body to bring the ratio back up to where you want it. <just kidding> Unsprung hero, Jim >
  • Re: [T2] safety net for my daugter to sleep upstair wanted
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Wed, 7 Feb 2007 09:52:10 -0500
    My kid, who's 11, seems to stay put up there pretty well. I wouldn't want to put in any barrier that would...
  • California Country Homes confusion.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 18 Jul 2008 07:08:42 -0700
    ...It looks like a nice option for me, not needing a kiddie bed. Don Hanson
  • Re: Your GoWesty Engine...how do you like it?
    Historical mailing list - W Monk
    Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:50:39 -0400
    ...4 adults, 4 kids, 2 dogs. We sat under > >>> the > >>> Shadyboy in a soft rain (most of the day. Had a nice little fire...
  • Re: Shoulder Arthroplasty Anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 21:11:39 -0700
    ...A Mom on a bike path screeched at her kid as I approached...freaked the kid out and he then tossed HIS bike out...
  • 84 Vanagon for sale in Florida
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 13 Sep 2004 16:50:20 -0400
    ...Been my wife's kid hauler. I'm selling because I just bought diesel van to tow kids dirt bike trailer with and already...
  • Re: Acronyms (a little OT)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:47:37 -0700
    ...FLAPS and SNAFU and BUFF can be explained to the >> kiddies in an innocent way, but that one can't. >> >> Yours, >> David >>
  • Re: Maximum Occupancy of a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 29 Sep 2008 10:41:45 -0700
    ...Since I had the only > Westy, we all took refuge in it during the wind, & managed to fit 5 > adults, 4 kids, & 3 dogs...
  • Re: camper closet removal? Weekenders cheaper?
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:23:10 -1000
    ...Which means stove on the picnic table, camp chairs around the fire, set up a tent for kids, extra gear, etc. Sleep in the...
  • Re: Ordinary sounds of driving
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 14 Dec 2010 21:50:00 -0800
    ...the theory is much like those who think their kids are either the best or worst until they spend an afternoon looking after someone...
  • Re: Wanted: front child cot/hammock
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Tue, 7 May 2013 15:01:01 -0500
    ...A>&gt; wrote:<BR>&gt; Speaking of kids, what do people do to keep their small kids from falling out of the top bunk...
  • Re: CCC's 9/20 trip particulars
    Historical mailing list - Scott A. Harvey
    Tue, 10 Sep 1996 08:37:36 -0700 ()
    ...He's a Golden pure bred, will play with anyone who has a tennis ball, hates roller blades and kids who tease him (he...
  • Re: Preventive maintenance was: Now Preventative Maintenance
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:15:04 -0700
    ...Dunno why this one > bothers me so -- as a kid in Maine "drownded" was the common usage > and I just thought that was cute...