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• Those nasty oil drips
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 26 May 2002 23:24:03 -0500
  ...Nobody knows the van has been sitting there with a drip tray under it. Anyway its the Air Cooled that drip oil, its the...
• Aux Oil temp gauge wiring
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 17:17:51 -0600
  ...Putting them on the dash over the ash tray hole. I've got everything ready to go but after routing one of the wires...
• Re: what do you think?
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 19:19:51 -0700
  ...Check under the mats, the rocker panels, the fender wells, battery trays, and below the windshield for rust, rust rust. There are lots of...
• Re: For the stove, I promised Mrs Squirrel . . .
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 21:01:01 -0700
  ...Gee, I wonder if they are taking on value like the Munchkin ice cube trays?? :)
• Re: Pop-top wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 09:09:19 EST
  ...want for that van of yours, the one with the ice > trays? > > i have some..but wrong coast.. try schwiaa? chris ************** Life should be...
• Re: Securing a bench seat
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:52:02 -0500
  ...You are first putting > down a sheet metal tray, and on top of that the tracks that receive the > sliding seat. Then, there is...
• Re: AC filter?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 20:57:23 +0000
  You might want to make sure the drain tubes on either side of the tray under the evaporator are clear - or you may find...
• Re: Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 20:20:06 -0400
  Here is an expensive version..that could give some ideas http://www.peacevansseattle.com/pv-battery-tray/ Bill On Jun 30, 2013, at 5...
• Re: Friday Trivia Question, Westy Owners Only
  Historical mailing list - Mike Stiehl
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 17:03:20 -0500
  ...be removed and be placed in the over-the-sink long tray (above the window), to be used as a vanity mirror. I use...
• Re: Goopy stuff on dish drainer
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:36:13 -0700
  ...my dish sponge between the burner grates and the SS drip tray dish dry cutting board counter top.. stops the rattles.. I'd still...
• Re: Antenna source and install hints
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:05:44 -0700
  ...I took the instrument cluster and ash tray out to get the new one in. Not difficult. Rob becida@comcast.net '91 VW Jetta...
• Has anyone tried other jumpseat makes
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 23 Nov 2002 05:42:04 EST
  ...It would be cool to build a tray on the back oft a similar seat so when folded, it can act like a console...
• Re: Rear External Fridge Fan
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sat, 10 May 2008 03:05:40 -0700
  ...Mark Harold Teer wrote: > Mark, > > My fridge normally gets very cold and will even freeze up around the ice > cube tray. However, on hot...
• Re: 15" alloy wheels with a 14" steel spare (?)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 10 Aug 2011 18:27:21 -0400
  ...tray which on the earlier > > busses is set up to accept the 185 tire and not much more. > > > > To upgrade the spare tire tray...
• Re: Westy Camper Additional Seating Options?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:54:49 -0600
  ...The setup I opted for is a middle seat and a set of the rails and trays that they slide into. The fittings and...
• Re: Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 25 May 2006 13:03:36 -0400
  ...This black pipe is where the aluminum ice cube tray holder is clipped.The top of this dead end pipe is behind the ice...
• Re: Anyone know of a good Westy LED ceiling light they like?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:00:54 -0400
  ...the overhead light as well > as the light under the "parcel tray." > > I want something not too intensely bright, LED, daylight color, and suits...
• Re: 2nd fuel fill on Wolfsburg Edition?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 1 May 2017 14:41:50 -0300
  ...I’ve encountered vehicles in Europe set-up with propane tanks in the spare tyre tray, but the fill was typically routed to the...
• Re: Van Alarm
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 23:28:00 -0700
  ...spare tire in front - if it's mounted properly in the tray, there's a nice pocket there above the center of the wheel...
• Re: Battery Blankets for Cold Climes?
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Fri, 1 Jan 1999 15:32:05 -0700
  ...outlet is also a fine place to plug in a GE Brightstik which can be mounted on underneath side of the overhead valence/tray.
• Re: VDO Gauge Mounting
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 23 May 2001 09:41:28 -0700
  ...I mounted them on the dash next to the ash tray. Expensive, but looks good, and you could squeeze three in there. I can...
• Re: Subject: I have a leak
  Historical mailing list - John Hawk
  Sat, 29 Dec 2001 13:03:36 -0600
  ...a leak under my drivers side under the floor mat >that drips down into the foot tray?? Anyone have this issue? > >Happy Friday >Joe
• FS: mint condition vanagon carat/wolfsburg rare 4spd
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Oct 2002 11:28:34 EST
  ...this even has the original curtain set in the bag and both jumpseat trays!! this is a super clean van, straight body, interior complete...
• Re: Front Bike Carrier
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 17:19:34 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I was thinking about putting a receiver hitch on the front so I could use one >of those cargo trays...
• stealth curtains behind front seats
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sat, 14 Aug 2004 12:56:18 -0700
  ...For stealth lighting, I use two Eveready folding LED lights which fit neatly into the tray above the galley. I can see what I...
• Re: Van-be-gone
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:37:01 -0700
  ...I'll make sure to send my agent to deposit $15,000 in your ash tray in the form of a Nigerian Certified Cashier...
• Re: Largest Tire in Spare Tire Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 14:38:51 -0700
  ...Trim the back side tin of the carrier tray ... Straight across 3. Remove the rods and discard 4. Cut the front latch assembly, weld...
• Re: "Car Computer" in your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:13:44 EST
  ...Neil, I have been using my HP pavillion zt3000 on a self made dash tray for 3 ~ 4 years for GPS navigation. See it...
• Re: What do YOU have in your fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 10:43:29 -0500
  ...A friend was missing the front table and leg. >The ice cube trays seem to fall in the "items that get in the way...
• Re: Heater Stuck on Hot
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 5 May 2003 22:34:47 -0500
  ...battery) and you can see the fault down through the ash tray hole. Stan Wilder ________________________________________________________________ The best thing to hit the internet in years...
• Re: FS, That stands for Fire Sale Many, Many Parts
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 27 May 2003 17:54:16 -0700
  Only deal I saw were on the munchkin trays. You're undercutting the market buddy. tim in san jose >From: Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO...
• Re: Hatch bike racks question
  Historical mailing list - honemastert
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 10:07:38 -0700
  ...My setup has two Yakima 'Viper' trays and one 'Boa' What you put on there really depends upon your mtn. bike fork. The tubing...
• Re: cupholders
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 21:29:01 EDT
  ...Caption on the picture reads: "Dash Tray: This thermo formed ABS plastic tray is specifically designed for your Vanagon's dashboard. Hold (sic) two...
• Re: battery tray replacement story
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Tue, 19 Apr 1994 8:51:02 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The battery tray is not what I consider a critical >component, and at this time, I wouldn't even spend $45 for the sheet...
• Re: extra gauge install options
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 23 Jan 2005 18:08:42 +0000
  ...I put oil p/t gauges in it and mounted it in the ash tray hole prior to me current set up. (WRX 3...
• Re: Heat Baffle For Automatics
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 16:57:29 +0000
  ...Drop the spare tire tray, of course. Jim On Tue, Jul 21, 2015 at 11:54 AM Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > On...
• Re: Door vents
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 19:18:26 CDT
  ...I >took the door panel off to install a map tray in the right door and noticed >that the hole in the door behind...
• Re: Canadians - how do you drain your dishes, eh?
  Historical mailing list - t obrien
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 18:57:40 GMT
  >Fold down dish drainer tray? > >I'm missing something? [Nothing new in that news] > >Mike >'85 Westy [Where's mine?] > > I looked at that...
• 85 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Carl Moller
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 18:53:37 -0400
  ...camping amenities work....um checked everywhere for rust(wheel wells, battery tray, etc.) and there just is'nt any...apparently sprayed with some factory...
• 1984 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Sun, 2 Dec 2001 00:55:03 -0800
  ...Everything works (stove, fridge makes ice and includes 2 ice trays, sink), it's very solid. It does have 225,000 miles but the...
• Re: 85 octane in Colorado and 'windage trays'
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Tue, 16 Jul 2002 06:29:34 -0400
  I have thought of this and I do run the oil level near the bottom line on the dip stick but I am afraid...
• Re: westy - what do you keep in your cupboards?
  Historical mailing list - westydriver
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 08:45:29 -0600
  ...closet winter emerg supplies > I - Back cab spares for vehicle > > T - tray above window cleaning supplies, duct tape under back seat chairs, tool box...
• Re: ammeters
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 24 Feb 1995 11:32:58 -0800 (PST)
  ...right angles to the battery), which he bolted to the battery tray on the right hand side of the engine compartment. So he had...
• Re: CD Changer
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 15:03:25 -0500
  ...Have you considered placing it behind the driver's seat on that little storage tray between the driver's seat and the rear seat...
• Re: Dash Lights
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 13 Dec 2000 00:53:13 -0800
  ...You can probably see it from the ash-tray > > hole. Should have a blue-or-mostly and a brown wire going to it. > > > > david > >
• for sale: EUROVAN MV INTERIOR (jumpseats/bed/table fits eurovans '93 to present
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Sep 2003 00:20:23 EDT
  ...switches, panel w/ flip out table and cupholders, captains chairs, jumpseat trays, jumpseats, rear sofabed and rear mattress, rear cabinets and platform that mattress...
• Engine out, CHErry picker is a pain in the ....
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 22:21:00 -0700
  ...BTW, when you install, take off one rear wheel and put the engine that is on the tray to the side of the car...
• Re: "Car Computer" in your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:54:41 -0800
  ...Eastern Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > Neil, I have been using my HP pavillion zt3000 on a self made dash > tray for...
• Re: Plastic part for the louvered rear vents
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 Apr 2017 23:58:39 +0000
  You might also try the under-engine tray expanding metal nuts from any later model Jetta or New Beetle if you can find one...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:59:57 -0700
  ...solvent, what do you keep it in?" > > > > > > Pensionerd. > > > > > > A magnetic field induced inside mini ice cube trays. > > > > > > BenT > > > -- Cya, Robert '87 & '86 Auto GLs
• just to add to the tire thread...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Oct 94 12:35:44 EDT
  ...Well, not exactly scientific but one more tidbit for the tray... Barry S. Nichols BSNICH01@ULKYVM.LOUISVILLE.EDU 7004 Ethan Allen Way BSNICH01@ULKYVM...
• Fridge experts: need advice
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 08:51:37 -0700
  ...The fan on the fins comes on occasionally, there is an ice film where the ice-trays go, the door seals well, but I...
• Re: Rear ladder
  Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
  Fri, 4 Apr 2003 19:09:35 -0500
  ...back of Vanagon for? being that westy's have a lugage tray up front? Do you have an expedition rack up there on the...
• Re: mounting a laptop in vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:17:22 +0000
  ...bob -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: "Jim Akiba" <syncrolist@bostig.com> > I used the ash-tray space popped out, a toggle(like used for behind > wall...
• Re: Replaced my steel lid, installed fire extinguishers
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Sun, 21 Dec 2003 02:38:32 -0500
  ...I made a foam insert for the tray that fits behind the passenger seats to fit a 2 liter extinguisher. Everyone in the van...
• Re: List check in
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:10:25 +0000
  ...Unfair. > > >    On Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 05:41:05 PM PDT, Dave Traynor <dave@davetraynor.com> wrote: > > Thanks for checking in Eric. I...
• Re: Useful, if pricey, vanagon related tool
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 17 Oct 2020 12:31:59 -0700
  ...Bags long gone and keys now in a tray in a drawer with other brands acquired over time. One tray imperial, one metric. Just...
• Re: Anyone know of a good Westy LED ceiling light they like?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 19 Oct 2020 14:03:05 -0700
  ...the overhead light as well > > as the light under the "parcel tray." > > > > I want something not too intensely bright, LED, daylight color, and suits...
• Re: Wiper Motor???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 17:03:57 -0400
  ...Secondly just remove the metal tray from under from your dash and take the wiper out. there is only one bolt that holds the...
• Re: Vanagon Stereo Upgrade Question
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 10:49:08 -0400
  ...You can get under the dash by removing the ash tray. There is a metal bracket that can be reomved for more space. The...