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• Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 18 May 2005 18:11:57 -0700
  Totally disassemble, lightly sand, and paint with an expensive epoxy paint or something is what I would do, but I am a nutcase. I...
• Re: Steve Sandlin's lock co.
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:28:15 -0500
  Huntsville is the hospital prison , and intake for new prisoners. There are many numerous other prisons all across Texas... Wynn farms for example that...
• Re: VW camper event Sunshine Treffen 2010 - announcement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 6 May 2008 14:25:17 -0400
  Daniel O Stevens wrote: > a trip from NY to FL and back to see the beauty of the east coast > (roads, sands, and towns...
• Re: Will these wheels fit my 91GL?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Jan 2009 07:56:59 -0800
  ...2009/1/27 Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> > http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/pts/1009135257.html > > -- > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' > -- Jake 1984...
• Re: Foam Roller paint your Vanagon with tremclad/rustoleum
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 26 Apr 2006 02:56:22 -0400
  ...It actually doesn't take much time to wet sand a car. >>It takes longer to mask it off, and he apparently avoided most...
• Steve Sandlin keys win again
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 19 Jun 2014 17:31:26 -0400
  ...Steve Sandlin made me new versions of my keys from the code on my door handle. He also made me a key for the...
• Re: Anyone spot the Vanagon on LOST?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 14 May 2009 15:46:16 -0500
  ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> > Subject: Re: Anyone spot the Vanagon on LOST? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009, 2...
• Re: Earl Scheib paint job
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 15:46:06 -0500
  ...And definitely sand it first, I think those cheap guys apply a coat of wax before painting it if you don't. ;) 2K? More...
• Re: Clunking front end noise
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 12:15:12 -0700
  ...Here I found a very small amount of surface corrosion (no pitting and no big fluffy piles of rust just a very fine sandpapery...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 10:18:02 -0500
  Wet sanding and buffing is a total possibility with the flex agent in the clear. There is a window of time to get the...
• Re: Tires for 91GL
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 10 May 2008 21:58:56 -0500
  ...On Sat, May 10, 2008 at 11:37 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > Guys/Gals, tried the archives, Wiki,etc and just...
• 1985 Westy for sale, Escondido, CA
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Wed, 23 Sep 2015 12:40:47 -0700
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1839122 or http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/5232968132.html It's been fun and...
• Re: Compromised Email-Possibly
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 13 May 2011 09:55:56 -0500
  ...mcneely ---- Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > My email may have been compromised. Will research later. Fyi > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL Weekender AT...
• Re: wtf? lol
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 12:19:10 -0400
  ...http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Sandcrawler On Tue, June 1, 2010 11:52 am, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > _http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws...
• Need TIPS restoring on Westfalia '66
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 May 1996 01:21:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Should I use the sandpaper and varnish on it? What kind of varnish would be apporiate? Thank you, Jason K.
• Re: pre-tour warm-up
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Nov 1994 20:22:48 -0800
  ...Very very nice sandy beach and view. Sleep to the ocean sounds." No, no, no! I GOTTA have a shower!!!!!!!!! :) /martha
• Re: Paging Steve Sandlin
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 21 Apr 2004 16:32:08 -0600
  He posted to this list over the weekend or end of last week about some lock thread, of course. Bob Stevens http://groups.msn...
• Seam leaks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Sat, 6 Dec 2014 15:39:43 -0800
  ...Is this possible or should I be ready to grind, sand, seal, prime, AND paint? Thanks, Andrew '87 GL
• Dept of Revenue harassing VW Golf owner running veggie oil - Friday
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 11:45:59 -0500
  ...http://www.herald-review.com/articles/2007/03/01/news/local_news/1021491.txt Sandy Milo 1991 Carat-Betsy 1987 Syncro-Annie, now a...
• Pics of New Rotors
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 17:13:27 -0500
  ...http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/NewRotors I see the chip on pic 7 and 9. Note sure if it came thru OK. Michael in...
• Re: Oil Pressure Gauge
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Fri, 3 May 2019 10:36:38 -0400
  ...We use a sandwich adapter which goes between > your oil filter and where it mounts. You unscrew your oil filter, screw > this sandwich unit...
• Re: POR Patch as a seam sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:48:33 -0400
  Even sanding won't remove all of the rust. Only glass beading the spots, or a chemical applied to the rust will get every...
• Re: Final pictures (the red beast)
  Historical mailing list - benoit
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 23:39:57 -0500
  ...van and the steering wheel from an 90 Carat (i think), the bumper are OEM Chrome and where sandblasted/grinded to.... death :-) and a...
• Re: Cleaning K&N filters ??
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Sun, 31 Dec 2000 12:04:09 -0500
  ...I was out in very sandy/dusty desert for 9 > days and even though I cleaned my K&N filter prior to > leaving, it...
• request for Sandy, Oregon mechanic(again)
  Historical mailing list - anne dollard
  Sun, 9 Jun 2002 11:52:11 -0700
  ...I am looking for the thumbs up on Sandy,Oregon mechanic Bob at "Pat's Imports". I want to have my van totally rebuilt...
• Re: painting plastic interior parts black to brown, or brown to black
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 17:01:34 EDT
  ...Well except, problem is with the snow and sand of the winter some of the paint got knocked off the rear fender flares. But...
• Re: FRONT DIFF LOCK MERITS & AVAILABILITY
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 12 May 2006 22:17:37 -0400
  ...For sand use, what you really want is a wide, highway tread tire that does not promote digging. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Fix tank expansion system without a complete rework?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 10:00:20 -0800
  ...it'd be preferable to doing a total tank replacement in the sand on blm land
• Bamboo Westy mats
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sun, 13 Sep 2015 11:49:32 -0400
  ...All the sand falls through the mat which is good for bare feet when camping. http://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/301738144285 Chris. Wysłane...
• pin stripe removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sun, 6 Feb 2000 21:14:22 -0600
  ...Steve Sandlin '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
• key blank supplier
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 20:18:03 -0600
  ...Steve Sandlin www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy (heading camping tomorrow) '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
• High Performance Vanagon Automatic Trans
  Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
  Sun, 1 Sep 2002 13:43:33 -0500
  On page 82 of the October 2002 'Hot Vws' mag is a sand buggy with a 400hp turbo engine mated to a beefed up...
• Brand New AC Parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:16:07 -0400
  ...for my syncro, buy them before they go up for auction: Sanden 508 (brand new with clutch) fits the majority of vans 1983 through...
• Re: replacing ignition cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 25 Aug 2005 10:15:57 -0500
  ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe http://www.steveslockshop.com '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Transporter '00 New Beetle
• Westy water tank key blank
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:26:04 -0500
  ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe
• Re: Calendar of Events
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:07:03 -0400
  Michael, On Sun, Sep 14, 2008 at 7:08 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > Is there a calendar of events posted anywhere...
• Re: bUrNinGVan
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 19:12:58 +0000
  ...Onto Glamis for some Turbo-Subie powered sand rail flying. I now have mint ..... retire mint.
• Re: I love my Bus
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 21:15:45 -0400
  I think I've posted this before but a sandlewood candle and beer out in the bus in the barn in the middle of...
• Re: Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Fri, 8 May 2009 06:15:30 +0200
  ...27 82 410 3030 100 Grayston Drive, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa PO Box 785700, Sandton, 2146, South Africa www.investec.com -----Original Message...
• Re: Today somebody got into my van and rifled through it
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 1 May 2011 09:57:48 -0700
  ...On Sun, May 1, 2011 at 9:37 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > Homelss in my driveway????How about if I found...
• Re: List Rating G or PG?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 20:53:44 -0600
  ...Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 8:47 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote...
• Need help with rust- window frame
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Oct 1999 12:34:53 EDT
  ...How do I fix the rust here? What I normally do is sand, clean, apply naval jelly, let it sit, clean, prime, sand, paint...
• Re: Re-painting front table mount
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 27 Apr 2002 16:35:46 -0500
  Chris, I for one would sand the old, flaking paint off with 180 paper--- Why take the time to sand? Because it will give...
• Re: Painting black Vanagon Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:07:41 -0600
  ...Bake in 250 °F kitchen >> oven? Lightly sand....then second coat...and second bake. Another light >> sanding. Then, a light coat of quality Satin...
• Re: oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Thu, 28 May 2020 15:23:03 -0700
  ...I presume you need a > > sandwich adaptor to supply the cooler and I would use an inline > thermostat > > and not one in the sandwich...
• Re: Removing & replacing front door key tumbler?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 5 Apr 2014 13:13:12 -0400
  Hi tom, I would recommend emailing or calling Steve Sandlin as he is amazing with VW locks and keys. His email is: Steve Sandlin...
• Syncro in the dunes...
  Historical mailing list - Chris Wyatt
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 13:26:27 -0900 (AKST)
  ...But the only vehicle that could handle wet sand well was the Grand Wagoneer on tractor tires that belonged to the towing service, used...
• Re: Earl Scheib paint job
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:20:24 -0500
  On Nov 16, 2007 3:20 PM, Geza Polony <gezapolony@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > OK, so what I'm hearing is: > > 1) Do the sanding...
• Water Tank Key
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 17 Sep 2013 06:55:39 -0500
  ...Steve Sandlin, Registered Locksmith Steve's Lock Shoppe www.stevceslockshop.com
• Towing capabilities
  Historical mailing list - John Kaufman
  Thu, 21 Apr 1994 07:05:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I have a friend who has an '84 vanagon fitted with a Jetta engine, and he seems to do ok towing his sand rail...
• AC window unit bracket /f
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 04:29:14 -0700
  >>Among other things, I installed the window unit bracket I got from Houston VW Club member Steve Sandlin. It seems like this will create...
• Re: winter westy showers
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:25:08 -0600
  ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Kombi '00 New Beetle _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer...
• Re: Plastic key for water inlet
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 20:30:32 -0600
  ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe Huntsville, TX http://www.steveslockshop.com steve@steveslockshop.com _________________________________________________________________ Get business advice and resources to improve your work...
• Re: Fuel Pressure/Hot motor/Power Steering grease
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 10 Jun 2005 17:40:28 -0400
  ...What happens is that sand is thrown up by the wheels and it gets into the gas tank through the torn seals.This is...
• Re: propane tank
  Historical mailing list - Preston Grimes
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 09:26:22 -0800
  ...http://www.bwautodismantlers.com/ I sanded, primed, painted it, then bought a new propane regulator from an RV place. Last, I took the tank...
• Re: Vote for Me-Fryday
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 09:42:58 -0700
  Sorry Mike, no more Texans! :-) On Fri, Aug 29, 2008 at 9:10 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > http://www.inews3.com...
• Re: Key in ignition to power radio
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:40:34 +0200
  ...27 82 410 3030 100 Grayston Drive, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa PO Box 785700, Sandton, 2146, South Africa www.investec.com -----Original Message...
• Re: Fixing the glass bumpers(long)
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 14:02:30 -0800
  ...The epoxy set in 5-6 hours and the handi wrap more or less prevented the epoxy from bonding to un-sanded abs plastic...
• Re: Painting bumpers/grilles/mirrors with a spray can. wasRe:Fiberglass Bumper Color
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 15:09:32 -0600
  ...prep the surface (filling all > chips/cracks and primer and sanding with sandpaper , gradually changing > grit to > finer each time) and painting them on...
• Re: Final pictures (the red beast)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 5 Mar 2007 23:02:08 -0500
  ...Now you > should here > that engine scream :-) Finally, i love that color, but it show > every little > mistake (close to black) wile sanding it...