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• How to swap an engine without an engine lift.
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 21:34:21 -0400
  ...The engines were light, held by the transmission only, and they could be pulled out straight rearward by unmounting the rear apron. Today's...
• =?UTF-8?Q?Re=3A_50=C2=BA_Adaptor_Plate_Install_Angle_Check_please=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 2 Oct 2017 16:28:35 -0700
  ...I transferred a mark from WBX crank OC to rear apron. Neil. On 10/2/17, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > Neil, what...
• Re: 1972 (engine almost in?!?!?) Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 08:45:01 -0500
  ...I think we can thank the gov't for the change to the non-removable rear apron. '73 was 'the year of the bumper...
• Firewood-aided engine removal/replacement
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Mon, 29 Sep 1997 10:43:39 -0700
  ...This technique would only work with the removable apron style of type 2's, as I later tried it on my 73 sweet pickles...
• Re: tranny mount responsibility?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 25 May 1999 18:59:04 -0700
  ...Loosening it helps the > >transmission/engine assembly to rotate down at the rear so the engine can > >be pulled out under the rear apron...
• Re: Muffler, odd problem
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 23:53:41 EDT
  ...the muffler brackets to hold the muffler parallel to the rear apron. Once all is well in Mufflerland, snug up all the fasteners. If...
• Re: Stands or ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 02:17:16 -0600
  ...Ramps will > get the engine out but sitting on a standard 3 ton floor jack, the > motor won't clear the apron. So you...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 10:18:02 -0500
  ...across the top of the door sill,and neither does the apron below the bumper chip or rock mark. It all bounces off of...
• Re: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC) - VIN stuff
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sun, 9 Jun 2013 19:17:29 -0400
  ...I would look in the right front door jam or on the rear apron > below the bumper . >
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:57:28 -0400
  ...I made a video to see if the new > exhaust was contacting the rear apron. youtube video of van parked in > driveway, e-brake...
• Re: Pop top issue
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 29 May 2011 21:14:32 -0700
  ...this is a process involving a leather blacksmith apron, asbestos gloves, goggles with smoked lenses, and a small boy pulling on a bellows -- right...
• '54 Deluxe Progress
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 21 Apr 1996 17:33:28 -0700
  ...open air sandblasting! I parked the bus on the apron in fron of the garage, lifted it up, and went to town. Plusses: can...
• Re: '64 Deluxe Out of Hibernation (long)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Sun, 23 Jun 1996 10:17:10 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I also noticed an additional > > bit of body damage (the rear apron had been "bent" to allow the use of a > > Beetle muffler at...
• Re: VLVC: Super Beetle TCO....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:05:07 -0400
  ...Not all Supers had the vent louvers on the front apron, just the US models (whether AC was installed or not).... ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Sacramento Swap Meet Results
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 25 May 1996 15:14:06 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Right of the bat I bought a '67 apron, a set of ivory-handled popout latches and a vent box rear screen all for...
• Rustoleum propellent pressure
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Dec 1995 08:08:29 -0800
  ...Two days ago, when doing the rear apron, I had a heck of a time getting the rusty-metal-primer to spray. It kept...
• Re: Rear vents flapping?
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Tue, 14 Jul 1998 21:43:15 EDT
  ...It seems that my local IVD (idiotic Volkswagen dealer) had repaired a dent in the front apron by filling it with approx. 1 inch...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:51:29 -0700
  ...True the muffler ends up close to the apron but so far, this has not been an issue. Neil. On Mon, Apr 15, 2013...
• Re: Mystery Splittie Single Cab revisited
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 May 1996 03:57:26 -0400
  ...May ch#469 329 or so) discontinued 36HP motor + crank hole apron 62 - now has plastic oval taillights and fried egg front turn signals...
• Unkown Engine??
  Historical mailing list - David
  Wed, 3 May 2000 09:40:12 -0400
  ...The only modification that I can see is to the tin between the fan and the rear apron/bumper, but there may be other...
• RE: Anyone want a '59 bug?
  Historical mailing list - J. Anton Elmquist
  Wed, 7 Feb 96 15:32:00 UT
  ...Its straight, no rust that I could find (I didn't get to look under rear seat) all fenders and aprons are perfectly straight...
• Re: It's Friday- West coast radiation readings
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:17:53 -0700
  ...All kinds of uniformed types poured out on to the apron where cars were waiting to get onto the ferry. Eventually someone was heard...
• Re: Mystery van pics (do you know what it is?)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 08:49:52 -0800
  ...I've seen kits to install the > VW Samba (Type 2 splittie) looking front apron for various "kei" class vans > and trucks. I have...
• Re: '70 Clutch Cable Clevis Pin failed!
  Historical mailing list - Still in litigation
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 12:36:47 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I'm gonna pop the bottom apron off this afternoon and take a peek at it today, while installing a twin airhorn set off...
• Re: Stud vs bolt / Merits of Macho Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 01:04:27 +1200
  ...Cars generally have bumpers situated well above the body's lower edge, with an "apron" below on older cars. Shame there aren't better...
• Re: Towing a Vanagon? No drilling required
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 26 May 2003 23:42:52 +1200
  ...be long enough to protrude on the back side of the apron... fit BIG washers here to spread the load. This is how I...
• Bus Opportunities - Another One
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Jun 1995 11:41:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I gave hime and engine lid and apron, so I would imagine they go with the bus (although he hasn't put them on...
• E-Code Lights
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Mon, 22 Feb 1999 23:14:48 -0500
  ...I am buying a front apron for 30 pounds,(less than the cost of one in the junkyard that I'd have to chop...
• engine removal/installation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Mar 1995 19:41:07 -0800
  ...If the 74 westie has a welded-in rear apron, then I wouldn't even consider engine and trannie separately. You must have a...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 12:21:00 -0500
  ...Rubber hammer time? Are the mount flanges welded (on purpose or by rust) to the muffler? Have removed that sheet metal apron that gets...
• Re: Help identifying part (image provided)
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 6 May 2007 10:44:26 -0700
  ...I saw one. > IT'S ON MY VANAGON UNDER THE REAR APRON, where it's east to see it's function as > it's...
• degreased the heaterboxes, etc.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 21 Nov 1995 16:24:42 -0800
  I did get out the scrubbing brushes and hand-cleaner and did a pretty-good degrease of the apron tin and air-cleaner stand...
• Re: Easy to remove engines
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:42:59 -0400
  ...of all, that >include bus's from 72 up and Water cool Vanagon." > >reminded me of the splittys with the removable rear apron... Now...
• Re: looking to get hitched
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 23:46:50 EDT
  ...on either side where the bumper supports go through the rear apron. Quite a sturdy mounting, from my experience. It is a model no...
• Re: VLVC: Super Beetle TCO....
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:32:59 +0000
  ...Not all Supers had the vent louvers on the front apron, just the US > models (whether AC was installed or not).... > > ----- Original Message ----- > From...
• 21-window Deluxe Wannabussers Listen Up
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 18:00:51 -0800
  ...Remind me never to by a donut from this guy) * no rear bumper or apron * Nose has a decent dent, but its easily fixable...
• Re: tranny mount responsibility?
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 25 May 1999 19:28:58 -0700
  ...Loosening it helps the > > >transmission/engine assembly to rotate down at the rear so the engine can > > >be pulled out under the rear apron...
• Re: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC) - VIN stuff
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 9 Jun 2013 15:53:19 -0700
  ...I would look in the right front door jam or on the rear apron below the bumper . Stacy On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at...
• Re: Mystery van pics (do you know what it is?)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 21 Nov 2007 07:37:14 -0800
  ...I've seen kits to install the >VW Samba (Type 2 splittie) looking front apron for various "kei" class vans >and trucks. I have...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:40:29 -0700
  ...from the addition of an anti-torque mount to > the rear apron. I've seen those used on some TDI installs, for this very...
• Re: tranny mount responsibility?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Tue, 25 May 1999 06:27:43 -0700
  ...Loosening it helps the transmission/engine assembly to rotate down at the rear so the engine can be pulled out under the rear apron...
• Re: LVC. Bracket Design: Captive Nuts; A "Last Resort" ?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018 11:10:26 -0700
  ...Lowering the engine to fit under the cover added space between crank pulley and rear apron but positioning the WBX 1.9 muffler end...
• Re: Your Van might just need a flush....was Van runs hot in traffic jams
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 08:49:43 -0800
  ...There is a recovery "apron" upon which the plane sits when it is being treated. That's the idea anyway, but I bet lots...
• 70's camper engine questions from a potential newbie
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 01:02:18 GMT
  ...can the rear welded apron be modified to a bolt on like the '71 and prior to expedite maintenance when the engine needs to...
• Re: Stud vs bolt / Merits of Macho Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 15:14:58 +1200
  ...Sold the diesel Skyline after rust stains began to appear in rear door and rear apron seams; I had T-boned a nerdess who...
• Bus Wierdness Sorted Out
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 17:25:38 -0800 (PST)
  ...cover I'd made for the extra hole in the rear apron, and went on my way. No a sputter since. I even re...
• Re: problems starting while warm
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 22:51:20 -0400
  ...The hot tailgate and rear apron could be a clogged cat. Mike '84 GL 7 pass '84 GL Westy '85 GL Westy craig cowan...
• Re: LVC. Bracket Design: Captive Nuts; A "Last Resort" ?
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018 18:30:47 -0500
  ...Lowering the engine to fit > under the cover added space between crank pulley and rear apron but > positioning the WBX 1.9 muffler end...
• RE: V6anagon soon to be re-V6'ed
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 14:21:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Raceway? And that was in a bug with a fixed rear apron! _______ /\ o o o\ Steve Maher smaher@gi.com 75461,1717 /o \ o...
• Re: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC) - VIN stuff
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 9 Jun 2013 15:56:37 -0700
  ...I would look in the right front door jam or on the rear apron > below the bumper . > > > Stacy > > > On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at...
• Re: Trailer Hitches For Vanagon Class III Found (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 13:13:01 -0500 (CDT)
  ...that I have, use two bolts per side, near the rear apron. Has your mechanic added more mounting points? What size/thickness are the...
• Re: Drivetrain Movement Question. Video.
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:41:13 -0400
  ...I made a video to see if the new > exhaust was contacting the rear apron. youtube video of van parked in > driveway, e-brake...
• Rear Mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
  Mon, 26 May 1997 18:58:01 -0700
  ...I was happy to find a bracket that holds the rear fiberglass "apron" that 89-91's have. This piece is precisely in the...
• Hello and looking for some parts
  Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 13:09:27 -0400
  ...There was not too much damage to the front except for the lower apron, and the lower grill, and the side lights, and the...
• Campmobile back on line....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Apr 95 9:14:42 MST
  ...Monday evening was spent putting the exhaust and rear apron back on. The drive to work this morning was enlivened by the driver hanging...
• Re: A kid in Honda crunched my 87 syncro yesterday/ body damage pics
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 04:27:08 EST
  ...to it were bent. > It destroyed bumper and ripped the rear apron and rear fender shirting > pretty badly. > another good reason to install a...
• Re: Oil cooler for 81 (and 67) Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 1996 14:34:38 -0500
  ...Then cut a hole <grimace>, but cut it in the apron and run the pipe to it. Come on, aprons are a dime a...
• Re: VW Vanagon Camper FORSALE (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Sat, 10 Jun 1995 16:46:22 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Whatever anyone can offer for suggestions I would be thankful :) Well, '71 had front disks and the rear apron unbolted so you could pull...
• Re: Oil Splatters in Engine Compartment
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Aug 1995 16:11:31 -0400
  ...the pulley, that you could see it running down the rear apron in streams. The major part of the problem was self-inflicted. I...
• Re: higher octane higher burn temperature
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 23:35:26 -0800
  ...Different brands = different majik chemicals. (BTW, he says respirator and neoprene glove and apron are a must if one doesn't want to die...