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• Re: Vanagon Rescue Squad moves to the VanAlert app....
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Tue, 28 Feb 2017 18:45:24 -0500
  ...Pete O '87 Westy "JoesVan" '79 Westy "Aardvark"
• My Brother-in-Law on Local NPR Station Talking About His Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:21:37 -0400
  ...http://wvpe.org/index.php#/audio-detail.php?a=238 Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "JoesVan" WWW.Busesbythebeach.com
• Re: westy with goofy custom interior
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:07:23 -0800
  ...detail.php?id=920358_ >>> (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=920358) >>> Melissa '84 Westy Honey Bee Sacramento, CA www.westywoman.com
• alignment
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Wed, 2 Sep 2009 13:32:24 -0700
  Bentley makes no distinction in the alignment specs between a van and a Westy. Is that correct? I need to get an alignment and...
• FS 80 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 May 1997 08:05:21 -0400 (EDT)
  For Sale 1980 Westy Bad news: low compression in #1 cylinder other 3 fine Gas gauge not working No horn Body rough but no...
• Westy conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Ankeny
  Wed, 16 Apr 1997 17:22:52 -0500
  I am interested in converting my '86 Syncro to a Westy (roof only). I have been told that the best way to do this...
• 85 Westy[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - by way of Ron Lussier
  Sun, 23 Nov 1997 14:32:59 -0800
  Greetings, I have an 85 Westy with bad head gaskets and an 84 Quantum Turbo Diesel that won't go in reverse. How easy...
• Vanagon Westy H2O tap --> EV Westy H2O tap
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 10:54:56 -0700
  I noticed that on my in-laws EV Westy, the water tap extends out on a flex hose so you can stick it out...
• FS: grey westy 2 person middle seat w/ belts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Nov 2000 13:42:51 EST
  for sale, grey westy (or van) 2 person middle seat w/ seatbelts, folds forward, armrests, and floor tracks, everything you need to mount in...
• Additional Interior Lights for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 09:29:45 -0600
  Folks, I'm considering installing additional lights inside my '87 Westy. Does anybody know anything about these lights? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw...
• winter storage westy diesel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 21:48:39 EST
  Any tips on storing a westy diesel for the winter it will be in a garage, mainly I would like to know about the...
• Roof racks on Westy to carry SunFish
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 19:49:06 -0500
  ...In case we need to transport it around, has anyone ever carried one on a Westy...and are there roof racks that will work...
• Cheap Syncro Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Sun, 2 Jun 2002 01:39:23 -0400
  Great running Westy, 1986 model, full camper, locking rear diff. Interior good to excellent, exterior needs minor dent repair and rust repair on left...
• Adding jump seat to Westy
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 14 Jul 2002 22:50:49 -0700
  ...Todd '88 Westy
• WTB westy $3000
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 22:40:40 EST
  have a friend who wants purchase a westy no further from dallas than about 1000 miles. he has about $3000 to spend and doesn...
• Re: Westy Burner stars.. All Westy Owners READ!
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 28 Jun 2004 17:52:19 -0700
  ...Real > conversation pieces! > > > Pete > '87 Westy > "Joe's Van"
• Re: Campers noisier than hardtops?
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 06:39:16 -0600
  My 81 Westy was quite noisy and my 87 GL was very quiet. I have put sound deadening in Billy Bones (88 Westy) and...
• thump, thump
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 16:17:56 -0600
  A new acquaintance recently acquired an '85 Westy w/ around 123,000 miles on it. He asks this question (yes, I have given him...
• Re: propane filling question ... do it at home?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 18 May 2005 22:22:45 -0400
  ...I assume that it would act the same way on Jim's Westy tank. If he threads it into the Westy, won't propane...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 18:23:11 -0700
  ...I'm the Rocky Squirrel sample. >> >> Year Model Engine Trans Owner mpg Comments >> >> 82 Westy 1.8 manual Alistair Bell 24.4 185R14, summer...
• Re: differences in '91 westys vs earlier westys
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 20:19:47 -0700
  ...i dont think the canadian market westys ever had the interior rear latch.. but all US model '91 westys have the interior rear hatch...
• 2WD Westy springs - follow up
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 14:43:30 -0700
  I previously posted to see if there was any interest in 2wd Westy Springs. I'm trying to gather some information to see what...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 1 Apr 2006 03:23:34 -0800
  Jake, you claimed average 24 mpg highway for your 2.1 Westy. Lots of people have had tanks of gas where they got better...
• Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 21:04:57 -0400
  ...I drive an '84 westy, same size tires as yours. I inflate my tires just a hair past tire recommendation, to keep them hard...
• rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
  Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 14:10:03 -0500
  My brother's 78 Westy has a small window next to the rear bench seat on the driver's side that when open all...
• Early-Late Vanagon Westy interior dimension difference?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 8 May 2007 11:56:59 -0600
  On washing Popul, the '85 Westy (amazing how much dust/mud can be hidden in those brown carpets...), I noticed that it appears that...
• Re: A Westy that pays you!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Tue, 21 Jul 2015 19:51:12 -0400
  It's a lower case westy. Or a campy. Or it might be foodie. I'm definitely going with kitschy. Wysłane z iPhone'a...
• Re: 85 Westy Window Sticker
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:24:58 -0800
  ...there's an 85 westy right next to me .. no window stickers, there are Westphalia stickers on the roof though. Are you just messin...
• New Web page... (Euro Westy pic)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Nov 1996 14:29:15 +0000
  ...http://www.islandnet.com/~swright/vw.html I currently have posted a pic of a Euro hightop Westy from Helmut, and some links to...
• 90 Westy - How to ignite the frig's pilot light.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Pham
  Mon, 15 May 2000 13:09:39 -0700
  Hi All, We just bought a '90 full westy and having problem starting the frig in propane mode. I spoke with a few westy...
• Re: steering wheel/seats
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Sat, 24 Nov 2001 20:43:04 -0800
  conjunction with the higher Westy seat would diminish the sight line to the > guages. In fact I wonder if that smaller wheel was a...
• Re: Westy Tent Sale----
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 07:15:05 -0600
  ...com/joetrussell It says the album is empty? Tom '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '91 Carat, '81 VW Diesel Pickup _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest...
• Re: Looking for a Westy Top
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 17:56:07 -0800
  ...Looking for a Westy Top Does anybody know where I can find a fiberglass top that will fit an '86 Westy? A really nice...
• Re: 89 Vanagon leaning
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 17:59:21 -0500
  My Westy has a "list to the port side"...is this normal.....is this something that should be looked at and maybe repaired....I...
• Re: Early Westy prices!!
  Historical mailing list - David Hines
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:50:19 -0700
  ...Early Westy prices!!> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > This must be a record asking price for a stock 1984 Westy. Sure it is> the...
• Re: VW of America/Tattoo/Towing With A Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 19:43:27 -0700
  ...I haven't found hills to be a > problem with it. > > http://picasaweb.google.com/85.westy/CoxCadet220FloptopTrailer > > Mike > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986...
• Re: Top replacement
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:08:15 -0500
  Do you have a westy and need to replace the fiberglass top? Or are you converting a tin top to a poptop? At least...
• How much does a Westy weigh?
  Historical mailing list - Derrek Wittmann
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 01:25:17 -0700
  How much does a Westy weigh? Thanks Derrek Wittmann
• oops
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Engel
  Wed, 15 May 2002 15:17:55 -0500
  Sorry forgot to mention I have an 84 Westy. Jeff from Winterpeg 84 Westy
• Re: who has a beige 80-'84 westy????
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 07:37:28 -0500
  ivory -- Karl '81 Westy "Jenny" Wilmington, DE
• Re: New Westy and Syncro Westy alternatives under $30k
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 11:30:07 -0800
  I've seen the Ford "westy" at a rv dealer. To me it looked like a fake westy. The diesel engine is nice, but...
• Re: * How Do I Clean Westy Pop-Top? (outer surfaces) *
  Historical mailing list - {USER_FIRSTNAME} {USER_LASTNAME}
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 22:06:11 -0700
  ...Friday, November 05, 1999 10:04 PM Subject: * How Do I Clean Westy Pop-Top? (outer surfaces) * > Hi, > > What's the best/safest way...
• Re: Volkspeople, lubricate your sliding door latches.
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 14:25:40 -0800
  My CDN 91 westy''s plastic panel clips pop-in, pop-out very easily and many times. I also scavenged many from junkers too...
• Re: I love Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Sat, 6 Dec 2014 08:45:24 -0500
  ...Long live Wu-Wei and all our Westy�s. Love my Westy 1984 Westy �Wu-Wei� On Dec 5, 2014, at 11:32 PM...
• Re: Junkyard adventures (was Re: Westy _curtain changes_,
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 10:38:06 PST
  Michael Heron suggests: > Pat, Joe ( and all other Westy manual owners): > > why don't we pool our resources, and make copies of our manuals...
• Re: Tradgedy again (I thought)
  Historical mailing list - Groff, Montgomery
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 10:23:02 -0600
  ...The JOP said "you need 2 witnesses for the ceremony." We had seen another mid-seventies Westy (same color as ours) on the road...
• Re: I'm looking for wheel covers for '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 07:30:43 -0700
  ...Happy Trails, Tim '87 Syncro Westy "Trigger" '87 Syncro Westy "Anyone know what Dale Evan's horse's name was?" '79 Superbeetle Convertible [text...
• Re: Subject: 88 Westy: Faucet or Water Pump?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 18 May 2005 08:04:22 -0600
  ...The main difference between CDN and US westy is external. On the US westy all the outlets on the side are in a line...
• Re: calendar
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:57:55 -0600
  Possibly get one free and shipped with an order?? Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Jan 11, 2012 2:53 PM, "Robert Mac...
• Re: Cover for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Dor�
  Sun, 29 Nov 2009 10:03:03 -0500
  I got mine from Go Westy: http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_category.php?id=266 It fits beautifully. Joe 1982 Westfalia Vanagon Stratford...
• Syncro Westy 4 sale
  Historical mailing list - Gregory S. Morrison
  Wed, 4 Mar 2009 10:22:35 -0800
  I happened to be searching Craigslist in Denver and found a Syncro Westy for sale for $12,500. Lots of other Westfalia/Vanagon stuff...
• Collapsible Colander
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 20:52:54 -0800
  ...Rob becida@comcast.net '91 VW Jetta & an '84 Westy in western WA
• I need to complete my 78 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 May 96 14:20 AST
  ...I'm looking for two items that will complete the hardware inside of my Westy. They are: 1.- Bench seat/storage box between the...
• re:84 Westy Gas Mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 17 Sep 96 19:15:42 UT
  When my 83.5 w/c Westy is running right, which is rare, I get 19-20 in the city and 24 on the...
• Re: 87 Grey westy paint color
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 11:25:30 -0500
  ...87 Grey westy paint color >Does anyone know what the paint code / official name is for the >silver-grey paint color on late-eighties...
• vanagon windshield for sale + more stuff FS (scrapping a westy)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Feb 1999 04:48:08 EST
  ...plus vanagon doors, wheels, tires.....shifter assembly & linkage (4spd) rear and side glass...westy side windows...dash blower..engine wiring harness, etc.... + more (scrapping...
• looking for advice
  Historical mailing list - Dean Loria
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 08:56:58 EST
  I have an 84 westy, auto, the tranny died , I also have an 84 westy manual, that I am using for parts, I was...
• Westy fridge cabinet for sale
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Wed, 26 Apr 2000 23:00:29 -0400
  I have a grey westy fridge cabinet (no fridge). that has lots of spare parts. It has the cabinet door, silverware drawer, and stove...
• Westy sink drain needed
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 5 May 2000 16:42:57 -0700
  Is the entire westy sink drain assembly a standard RV item, or is it unique to Westies? I thought I needed just the bottom...
• tourist vehicle
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Wed, 5 Sep 2001 20:58:33 -0500
  While digging around in the glove box of my '84 Westy, I found a manual labeled "For use with tourist vehicles in Europe." There...