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• Re: EXTREME DANGER
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 08 Oct 1995 11:45:14 -0500
  ...shotgun shells. All this warning stuff is nonsense. Gasoline is more dangerous. Don't drive your car it has a gas tank full with...
• Re: VW CD - Defeat?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kirshbaum
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 10:07:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...of home mechanics (and a whole bunch of students) have machines and would eventually shell out the $$ to get that crucial wiring diagram... Jon
• Re: city water
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 09:33:36 EDT
  ...when the shells of westys-to-be arrive at weidenbruck, westfalia-werke just takes a hole saw, and jig saw and cuts the holes...
• Re: Vanagon Crash Test Ratings Not So Good -- Re: Near DeathExperience in th...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 19 Oct 2001 22:16:29 +1200
  ...0064 (3) 479-7527 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator, shell collector, Macintosh and VW & Toyota van nut 1984 Volkswagen Type 25...
• Re: Too many vehicles?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 13 Oct 2005 12:55:10 -0700
  ...A Bulldog, a > fiberglass(!) 356 Porsche shell (no engine, and not much else to it > either). Lotus Esprits, MGs and a few Jags. It...
• Questions about Naval Jelly
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 May 1997 06:49:32 -0400
  ...Firstly, from what I understand, naval jelly chemically bonds to iron oxide creating a shell which prevents further rusting. Am I correct on this...
• "Hightop" for sale.......
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 02:39:31 -0800
  ...The workmanship is exquiste, > looks like an expensive yacht inside (also double-shelled so they look > finished inside as well as out). > > Austin
• "Hightop" for sale.......
  Historical mailing list - ThomasD. Hanlon
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:25:36 -0800
  ...The workmanship is exquiste, > looks like an expensive yacht inside (also double-shelled so they look > finished inside as well as out). > > Austin
• Re: Any lawyers out there? (Bad Machanic)-- solution
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Mon, 27 Nov 2000 23:42:30 EST
  ...I would black ball this shell of a human being until he rots of poverty. I would make sure that everything he has ever...
• Mystery relay and rat bastards!
  Historical mailing list - Hahn Rossman
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 20:00:55 -0800
  ...I removed said plate to discover quite a large collection of acorn shells, pine needles, chewed up wiring(!) and rat turds. After having a...
• Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 18:19:44 -0500
  ...leaks!)</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Sliding Door, Hatch Door, Front Door Shells (no windows or latches)</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Auto Transmission (good for...
• Re: muffler options
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 16:17:51 -0700
  ...Right now my muffler is just a rusted shell and I kind of like the sound but I need a new one. V/R...
• Re: New VW Rotten Unvieled // TDI?
  Historical mailing list - Peter R. G. Small
  Tue, 12 Feb 2008 09:17:48 -0700
  I would think more like farting in the face of Exxon, Shell, Texaco, BP, etc. ----- Original message ----- >>Chris S, and other TDI, or NA...
• Re: Spotlight
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:02:51 -0800
  ...and I would rather cut > through van metal than that hard shell..... > Miguel > > > He who possesses art and science has religion; he who does...
• FYI - Use Detergent Gasoline
  Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
  Sun, 10 Jan 1999 19:35:30 -0800
  ...Amoco, Arco, Chevron, Exxon, Marathon, Mobil, Shell, Texaco, Unocal: ALL GRADES Diamon Shamrock, Sunoco: PREMIUM GRADE ONLY Citgo, Conoco, Philips 66: SOME GRADES - ask...
• Re: Additional Storage
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 19:46:55 -0400
  ...The outer edge of the hard plastic shell has four holes and > I was able to complete the installion with just a screw driver...
• Re: Gas in oil
  Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
  Fri, 25 May 2001 08:40:09 -0700
  ...Replace 5 quarts of new >Mobil one with 10 w 40 Shell. This has happened one time before. What is the >problem and what...
• 85 Transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Soodrose Dawn
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 19:03:54 -0800
  ...I shelled out $800 for a clutch replacement and still owe for a master cylinder, plus need to find a transmission for my 85...
• Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
  Historical mailing list - lchase
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 07:20:17 -0800
  ...I will remove all the interior cabinets etc and deliver the empty shell. Paint .... want a top notch job (good paint) with a color...
• Re: Gowesty reduction starter user input please
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 22 Jan 2017 08:49:56 -0500
  ...a proprietary starter means that if it fails you have to shell out the whole $300 again (and wait for it to be shipped...
• Re: Franklin Mint Microbus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 11:27:50 -0700
  ...Rusty VanBondo (Visualize Whirled Peas) Phoenix, Arizona USA \\\ ///\\\ /// '57 Single Cab (European) \\\ /// \\\ /// '63 15 Window (Shell/Project for MUCH later) /// \\\ //\ /// '67 PopTop Westy (Ground...
• Re: 16" Syncro Double Cab double pass. seat
  Historical mailing list - luke sponsler
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 16:15:28 -0800
  ...DIV>Needs a few things fixed but how about that camper shell? <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>Cheers, <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV>Jeff <DIV></DIV...
• Re: On the road..
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 9 Jul 2010 15:54:31 -0600
  ...b-b-b-b-but, what about all that fresh fish/shell fish as well?!! ... > > mmmmmmmmm. ;-) > > Been since about '83 for me. > > > > Safe travels...
• Re: Gas in Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 15:31:07 PDT
  ...is* diesel fuel (without the extra taxes, of course) The local Shell distributor pumps heating oil & diesel out the *same* tank. A few neighbors...
• Re: repost: 71 camper for sale (IL)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Diehl
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 14:39:05 -0500 (EST)
  ...call and leave message for Shelly at: > 1-(618)-867-2266. (Illinois) > > ---------------------------------------------------------- > This classified was posted at the request of the author > by EPage...
• Re: GoWesty Van Values
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 00:16:40 -0700
  If they stripped the van down to a shell (as they say they did) for the painting the job cost way more than $5K...
• Re: "Fall camping"
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 10:45:41 -0500
  ...Get an awning, a decent rain shell, a good pair of waterproof boots, and pack a set (or two) of dry socks. Bring a...
• Re: [f] Will's Last [f]
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 May 1995 09:12:14 -0700
  ...Rusty VanBondo (No white plastic scoops, in my AZ) Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) USA \\\ ///\\\ /// '57 Single Cab (European) \\\ /// \\\ /// '63 15 Window (Shell/Project for MUCH...
• Re: ? lug nuts for stock alloy rims: where to find?
  Historical mailing list - J.W.Brier
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 22:44:33 +0100
  ...Fortunately the PO of the rims 'found' them again so I did not have to shell out all that money. You do need the...
• Re: lowbeams aren't working; why not?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 19:16:05 -0700
  ...The good news is that any pre 80 rabbit or scirocco has the same switch or you can shell out about $25 US from...
• Re: What Next? / FS: 1987 GL syncro, mine (sniff..)
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 03:36:09 EDT
  ...3/ Plug the lines with almost anything that will fit, even spent shotgun shells. 4/ Do what any man who has ever had to...
• Re: [Syncro] a vanagon trailer??
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 2 Aug 2008 21:22:18 -0700
  ...Has > anybody seen a vanagon chopped into a trailer? I know of a good vanagon > shell at a junk yard... it would then match...
• FS:Many 87 wolfsburg Parts
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 13:54:57 -0500
  ...both</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>sliding door shell&nbsp; $150</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>Rear hatch shell&nbsp; $100</DIV> <DIV class=RTE>gas...
• Re: Middle track & seat into an '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 22:45:33 -0700
  ...I only shellacked it and it was covered by foam pads most of the time, but still it held up better than I coudl...
• Re: screens
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Doherr
  Tue, 8 Nov 1994 08:25:23 -0800 (PST)
  ...screen, which looks like it might be from a pickup camper > shell, and _screw_ it into the body. The aluminum frame around the screen...
• Re: Cooking the Roll----
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 00:06:19 -0800
  ...pot roast, whatever--- It had an inner oven, and an outer shell, that the exhaust passed through and cooked your groceries as you drove...
• Re: Water Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda - Personal email
  Tue, 26 Mar 2002 00:27:23 -0800
  ...2wd westy plus a beater 4wd truck with a cheap camper shell for those offroad adventures and the truck can be adjusted with much...
• Great deal on 1986 - 1991 European headlights!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 24 Oct 2003 16:03:44 -0700
  ...So, I am selling few sets with a with a big discount! - 2x H4 Light Shell - 2x 55/60W H4 bulb - 2x 5W park...
• Re: 12v plug repair question
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 08:54:25 -0500
  You are correct, the outer shell of the socket is negative (-, vehicle ground, black wire). The center prong is positive (+, red wire). Dunno the...
• Re: tails from the underground.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 31 Dec 2004 16:44:14 -0700
  ...section off at the > head. > > took a drive the the instrument shell off and i got it to work. my fingers are > still all...
• Christmas related Vanagon items?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 11:40:30 -0500
  ...Spring projects caused by Christmas van presents, include , new throttle cable, gas tank re seal kit, and clam shell modifications. So, any Vanagon related...
• Re: "Fall camping"
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 24 Oct 2012 11:39:13 -0600
  ...Get an awning, a >> decent rain shell, a good pair of waterproof boots, and pack a set >> (or two) of dry socks. Bring a...
• Re: [WetWesties] Arco Lies!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 5 Feb 2012 20:16:33 -0600
  ...enough detergent to eliminate this problem. > > I'm with you on Shell's "nitrogen" marketing. Is the stuff > inert? Is it explosive? Does it...
• Re: stripping the undercarriage
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 13:04:24 +0100 (BST)
  On Sun, 23 Apr 1995, John Anderson wrote: > > In a nut shell... powertools! get an electric drill and various size wire > > wheels and a...
• Re: Mobil Oil and Indonesian massacres?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 09:57:24 -0500
  ...feel sick. >> >Good for you - I have a similar reaction to Shell, in view of their >involvement with the Ogoni people. > >However, on an...
• Re: Fuel Shortage in the Soutland Spreading Fast
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:34:57 -0700
  ...Exxon, Chevron, Shell, and one of two BP stations. And the one BP with gas had only regular unleaded. Price was $3.87.9...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:13:06 -0400
  ...What do you guys think of >>>> the diesel oils like this the shell rotella stuff like this >>>> https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-and...
• Earthstrap Luggage Well "Westy" Net For VW Vans - Made From Recycled Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Greg Boege / Earthstraps
  Fri, 8 May 2009 16:11:10 -0700
  ...have any questions ...� Have a great weekend. �� �� Greg Boege Earthstraps Cargo Nets 369 Capistrano Shell Beach, CA� 93449 USA 805-4590613 www.earthstraps.com
• Re: 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list - Marc S Bartholomew
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 15:26:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...is in perfect shape, the other has the outer sheet metal shell rusted out in little rings about 1/4" wide around the pipes...
• 84 vanagon Problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 May 1996 21:25:50 -0700
  ...I get "plus" gas-usually from shell and the tank was half full- all fluids where they should be. MAde it home under my...
• Re: Grounds (was Quality Inverters)
  Historical mailing list - Jack
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 22:46:55 -0700
  ...A and RF systems.) Much better to use the words, frame, shell, chassis, shield, common, 3rd wire, green wire, etc. Those more descriptive terms...
• Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:25:06 -0700
  ...Any Vanagon body shell can be built into any version of Vanagon you could want. They're great that way. I can't think...
• Re: Motor Oil (Synthetic)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 21:04:03 -0500
  ...http://www-static.shell.com/static/can-en/downloads/products_services/lubric ants/rotella/rotella_t6.pdf
• Synchro engines.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 14:15:26 +1200
  ...Will attempt to 'shar' item as file '003socd' at end of msg. # This is a shell archive. Remove anything before this line, # then unpack...
• Re: Awning track?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 00:37:09 EDT
  ...com wrote: <<above the sliding door and hidden by the camper shell when closed is a long (4-5 feet long)silver (aluminum) sleve...
• Re: [Audi-VW-Diesels] Off-Topic (Wal Mart) was: Rotella Synthetic oil, cheaper now!
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 15:32:18 -0400
  http://www.rotella.com/wheretobuy/index.html http://www.shell-lubricants.com/distributors_zip.php If Rotella is what you must have, here is...
• Re: Mobil-1 shortage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:02:55 -0500
  The Shell Rotella oil is an excellent heavy duty oil. Unfortunately it does the PH additive for diesel are not needed in a gasoline...
• parting out '91 Westy...last call!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Feb 2016 13:15:39 -0500
  ...stripping it down in the next few weeks and taking the shell to get crushed. the westy was NOT rusted from roadsalt, so all...
• ignition and ?Vanagon syndrome
  Historical mailing list - Dr. No
  Tue, 28 Dec 1999 16:00:41 -0600
  ...I bolted my Yakima bars directly to the fiberglass shell for the ski rack, through the front mounting holes for the front pair (holes...
• Re: Clean Westy at junkyard, sad, happy day, long
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 05:28:22 -0700
  ...A few days ago it was a > >dream Westy and today it is a stripped out shell, nothing of much value > >left. > > > >If Subaru...