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• Re: Big news for a sad goodbye [f]
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 12:47:39 -0700 (PDT)
  So Tobin Copley says: > > We don't have a name for the baby yet, but we're calling it "Rocky" for > now. ;-) ;-) I guess...
• Re: LP regulator tester. PIC + Question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:31:51 -0700
  ...How big hole? Regulator has limited ability to keep > pressure up if, say, gas line broken. > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2...
• Just Kampers page 43
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 10:34:08 -0700
  ...Big Sky Country ---Ronnie Van Zant <>< standing on the Rock ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
• Re: Space Shuttle- longish
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 13:10:00 -0700 (PDT)
  >of course, ALL of you realize that the Space Shuttle is nothing but a >sunroof-VW-bus-with-wings-and-a-bigass-rocket-stuck...
• Re: Question on rocker arms...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 20 Jul 2000 22:58:32 EDT
  ...1)Ratio rockers increase low-end torque: the increase would affect any loss with my bigger cam. It will increase the low-end power...
• Re: Car Talk Vanagon caller/Elements
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 14:45:23 -0400
  ...the Eurovan's tank have a rock guard like the Vanagon's? My rock guard has a big bend in it where it appears...
• Re: Push rod alignment
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 02:48:31 -0400
  ...How the (#*$%#@ to I hold the rods in >place while tightening the rocker? Karl, I just used the fingers of one hand to press...
• Re: [Re: What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDE your van?]
  Historical mailing list - Jere & Beth Hawn
  Tue, 8 May 2001 23:03:26 -0700
  ...What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDE your van?] jesus christ, that's a lot a rock! Tom Goff <vanagon@tgoff2...
• Re: An antidote to any early-winter blahs you might have
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:29:20 -0800
  ...2012 8:07 AM, Rocket J Squirrel wrote: >>> >>>> <http://www.bigbluevw.com/**2012/11/blog-post.html<http://www.bigbluevw.com/2012/11/blog...
• Re: Tale of morbidity based on fact
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 May 1996 22:43:12 -0500
  ...I say put a rock under the tire I mean a *ROCK*! Lookathat you got there-ain' no bigger' n' a grapefruit!" I highly...
• Re: Vernagon Sighting in Bend
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 11:40:36 -0700
  ...too. > > Okay, I'll bite.� Were you wearing a big sign saying "I'm Rocket J. > Squirrel"?� How did Vern recognize you? Or is...
• Re: Welcome aboard Christophe/German imports
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Thu, 3 May 2007 17:45:35 -0700
  Jake de Villiers typed: > Or the talented and lovely Swedish grille with the four round 7" > lamps. :) Easy there, big fella. -- Mike "Rocket J...
• Re: Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 5 May 2011 11:52:38 -0700
  ...AM, Rocket J Squirrel < > camping.elliott@gmail.com > > wrote: > > > Is there a central locking kit for the '84 Vanagon? Is it a big deal...
• Re: red rock canyon
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 8 Feb 1995 10:34:46 -0800 (PST)
  ...went to the Big Sur trip. :) In fact, I think I will stage an ugly bus contest at the Red Rock campout. Entry fee...
• Central Locking -- questions
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 5 May 2011 07:09:20 -0700
  ...Is it a big deal to install (I know how to get the panels off the doors)? Who sells 'em? -- Rocky J Squirrel '84...
• Re: Electrical setup: Photos and details
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 14 Apr 2009 22:04:56 -0700
  Well done. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer. Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano Bend...
• Re: Mellow Yellow got hitted
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 12:19:02 -0700
  ...7/13/2010 Tuesday, Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" wrote: >> So I'm in the kitchen and hear a big bang. Walk outside and find...
• Replacing Rad -- how big a bucket...
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 6 May 2012 16:33:20 -0700
  ...More drippage. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott Bend, Ore. 1984 Westfalia. A poor but proud people. 1971 "Ladybug"-brand utility trailer ca. 1972 from...
• Re: 1.25 or 1.4 rocker arms?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 27 Oct 2001 21:32:59 -0400
  ...1) I've read that the 1.4 rocker arms are good to use, but I've also read that the "ramps are too...
• source for rebuilt ATE calipers?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 17 Jun 2012 22:11:51 -0700
  ...seem to have new ones for big bucks, like $350 to $500 a pair with shipping. Rock Auto has a rebuilder that will do...
• Re: Real 110v AC power off of the engine ?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 16:11:39 -0700
  ...A big "pure sine" inverter with its very own alternator! At least that's what it looks like. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71...
• Re: [NVC] Clamping tablecloth to picnic table
  Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:29:30 -0600
  Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott wrote: > Mrs Squirrel pretty much refuses to use the picnic tables in campgrounds > unless we first put down a...
• Re: what are ratio rockers?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 13:48:39 -0700
  ...rocker arm from the center of the adjusting screw to the center of the big hole (which is usually filled with the rocker shaft...
• Ratio rockers was (dyno results from Boston Bobs) or true confessions of a gear head
  Historical mailing list - Robert Donalds
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 09:15:51 -0500
  ...I had borrowed a set of berg rockers and installed them on my big valve engine prior to the testing due to the lengthily...
• Re: The TRUTH about Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 21 May 2010 13:20:55 -0700
  On May 21, 2010, at 12:59 PM, "Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM > wrote: > And the big sliding door on the...
• Insulating against noise in your van
  Historical mailing list - Robert Young
  Mon, 7 Apr 2008 09:16:44 -0700
  ...Sure made a BIG difference! Comes in two thickness's. JC Whitney sells a similar product. ~Robert --------------------------------- You rock. That's why Blockbuster's...
• Re: Seems kinda 'spensive for this gadget
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:21:57 -0700
  ...That's where the big bucks enter > the picture. > > Stephen > > --- On *Tue, 8/18/09, Rocket J Squirrel /<camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>/* > wrote: > > > From...
• VANAGON WASSERBOXER HIGH PERFORMANCE TORQUE CAM NEW WOW
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 10 May 2004 20:56:55 -0500
  ...We also stock,1.25:1 Ratio Rockers,Straight Cut Cam Gears,Exhaust kits,95mm Big bore Kits,High Performance Chips,and K&N...
• ugly bus contest
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 1995 11:19:23 -0800
  So, David Schwarze wrote: "I think I will stage an ugly bus contest at the Red Rock campout. Entry fee will be $5 with...
• Re: Rock auto = smoking rock on shipping prices
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 20 Feb 2013 20:31:44 -0800
  One thing to consider with Rock Auto. A little sniffing around on the googles for "rock auto coupon" usually turns up a discount code...
• Re: Texas State Parks
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 19 May 2013 21:52:49 -0500
  ...are Big Bend Ranch State Natural Area, Devil's River State Natural Area, Franklin Mountains State Park, Davis Mountains State Park, Enchanted Rock State...
• Re: Windshields - OEM vs Aftermarket
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 21:26:49 +1300
  ...Could be this rock was particularly hard. Different types of rock vary hugely in hardness.
• Re: 1 Solar Panel: Alternate Charging Between 2 Aux. Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 18:40:18 -0400
  At 06:01 PM 8/13/2010 Friday, Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" wrote: >For a fellow with fairly high appliance current draw a bunch...
• Re: Westy Configurations and Bear-proofing
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 12:33:30 -0700
  ...They are really really big fearless, curious, amazingly unpredictable omnivores, with the accent on "omni." "Vore" ain't far behind. -- Rocky J Squirrel
• Re: VANAGON digest 157
  Historical mailing list - Chris Venama
  Wed, 07 Sep 94 09:01:09 CDT
  ...a big pile of cheap parts...*8-) VOLKSWAGEN: 1980 Vanagon Good body, many new parts, bad motor. 501 562-0893 (Little Rock) Enjoy, Chris...
• Re: halogen round-eyed vanagon lights
  Historical mailing list - Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
  Mon, 9 Nov 1998 14:21:15 -0500
  Has anyone ever installed these? What works? ph '80 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> GE Halogens from the Super Big new K-Mart work incredibly well for the price...
• Re: subject Issue with door lock
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:45:47 -0700
  ...Is this a big deal to fix? >> >> -- >> Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott >> 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") >> 74 Westrailia: (Ladybug Trailer company...
• Re: [F] BIG Music
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:34:34 -0500
  ...Pz on a rock off the west coast >----- Original Message ----- >From: "craig cowan" <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent: Friday, November...
• Re: The story behind the horse skull, the luggage rack, etc.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 18 May 2010 15:29:11 -0400
  At 03:06 PM 5/18/2010, Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" wrote: >What is not clear from Craig's post is whether he is...
• Re: Friday NVC: Big Rig Drifting
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 07:41:09 -0700
  People -- other than teenage boys -- do stuff like that intentionally? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Tue, 24 May 2011 13:29:39 -0700
  ...47 PM, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks, Michael. The rear tie-down loops are presently occupied by big > bolts holding...
• Re: Wire Wheels
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Sun, 24 Nov 2002 19:19:50 -0800
  ...Don't forget a big strip of chrome down the rockers with vinyl VANAGON decals, only spelled incorrectly. Go buy a Honda, please. Jerry...
• Re: CB & VW humor
  Historical mailing list - Ryan McGee
  Wed, 19 Jun 1996 19:56:42 -0500
  ...When I say a rock, I mean a ROCK! Now lookit that--what you got there's no bigger'n a grapefruit..." Ryan ('73...
• Re: Calling Keith Overgaard{?}NVC
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 27 Apr 2007 17:21:18 -0700
  ...I recommend moving to another state, changing your name, and growing a big mustache. And do it soon. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71...
• Re: All those with toddlers...
  Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
  Fri, 29 Jan 1999 11:24:50 EST
  ...2:53:22 PM, arbosch@RA.ROCKWELL.COM wrote: >My son pointed to it and said, "Daddy big truck". Boy, >was I proud... One...
• Re: Pictures of remanufactured ATE calipers from Rockauto.com for 77 bay.
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 10 Jun 2012 21:22:11 -0500
  From what I recall, A-Cardone is one of the biggest - if not the biggest - parts remanufacturer in the country. I'm currently running...
• Waterboxer hop-up vs. swap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Pickering
  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 22:25:54 +0000
  ...modified waterboxer? Looking at things like ratio rockers, chip work, flowed heads (and polished), maybe bigger valves, camshaft, perf. exhaust, better intake, even lighter...
• Re: still looking
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Mon, 7 Feb 2000 11:25:14 -0500
  on 2/7/00 11:07 AM, arbosch@ra.rockwell.com at arbosch@ra.rockwell.com wrote: In short, walk away.... Just got off...
• Re: What is the biggest & heaviest thing you've carried INSIDE your van?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 8 May 2001 14:47:05 EDT
  In a message dated 5/8/01 2:05:21 PM, vanagon@tgoff2.gsfc.nasa.gov writes: << A pallet containing 4014 pounds of rock...
• Re: Syncro Capabilities
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 22:06:01 +1200
  >Tell them to check out: > >http://www.vanagon.com/media/videos/syncro2/syncro2_lg.mov > >122MB Quicktime movie of rock-bashing and hill climbing...
• Re: Big Brakes (review)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 12:34:03 -0400
  ...Made on that rock off the > west coast of New Zealand.
• Re: Vanagon list archive search.... So slow???
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:01:41 -0700
  The speed of an automobile enthusiast search engine is directly proportional to the speed of the automobile? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type...
• Re: Recommended RV CO monitors and placement?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 1 Sep 2012 15:45:31 -0500
  ...It is a "household" type bought at a big-box home improvement store. I've had it in place for two years. -- Alan Felder...
• Fw: Re: Fast German Auto chip and rockers
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 19:56:15 -0800
  ...Installing the rockers.. increases more air in the chamber allowing the proper fuel to air ratio with increase of fuel delivery. Andy -----Original Message...
• Re: what are ratio rockers?
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 20:12:34 -0500
  ...rocker arm from the center of the adjusting screw to the center of the big hole (which is usually filled with the rocker shaft...
• Re: Voltage surges
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 21 May 2010 09:10:15 -0700
  ...need a honkin big 1 farad cap inthe system :) alistair On 21-May-10, at 8:43 AM, Mike Rocket J Squirrel wrote: Alistair...
• Re: Heading into hell (up 395) -- any last words of advice?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 7 Jul 2007 18:50:07 -0700
  ...Big forest fires between > Independence and Big Pine! 395 was briefly shut down last night but open > now, and 266(?) up to the Bristlecones...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 29 May 2011 03:59:54 -0700
  ...a bigger wheels/tires, but maybe someday... Stephen --- On Sat, 5/28/11, Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Rocket J...
• Re: Space Shuttle- longish
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 15:13:25 -0500 (CDT)
  ...is nothing but a > sunroof-VW-bus-with-wings-and-a-bigass-rocket-stuck-on-its-rump. :) > Well, the old lunar rover did look...
• Re: who sells good german chrome new bumpers???
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:04:51 -0700
  ...eight years now) the Van Cafe Big Bumpers on my Westy I'd go either with the Rocky Mountian Westy bumpers or the GoWesty...