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  • Re: Pristine 1980 Air Cooled Westy for sale
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Mon, 19 Jan 2004 14:10:56 -0800
    ...want to rain on your parade but that price is mighty tall to live up > to even for a concourse quality aircooled Westy. > > BenT >
  • Re: ETKA 6.2 over 5.3?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 6 Jun 2005 11:56:53 -0400
    ...Don in Reidsville, NC (MCSE, MCSA, MCP, CNA, etc.) 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Re: Rear wiper ops- '87
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Sat, 27 Aug 2005 15:38:47 -0400
    ...After releasing lever, intermittent wiping continues if previously set. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality...
  • Re: List Status - collection paypal/l
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Sat, 30 Jul 2005 13:02:09 -0400
    ...something after payday (the 1st). -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Re: Bus Depot
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Thu, 21 Jul 2005 12:06:18 -0400
    ...Hey, you can trust me!! };-> -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Re: FS rare jumpseat tray....(most vans are missing these)
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 21 Feb 2010 12:46:00 -0800
    ...You'll never pass 100 point concourse inspection without them. BenT Sent from my jumpseat trays
  • Re: Part numbers request
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 22:12:32 -0400
    ...1500 PSI) non-leaking copy... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
  • Re: bus depot FI hose smooth or braided?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Sun, 28 Aug 2005 06:06:17 -0400
    ...it may be mechanically damaged... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
  • Re: Source for Stainless Steel Brake Lines
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Tue, 13 Sep 2005 15:42:34 -0400
    ...HTH, -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage
  • FW: original '81 Vanagon tire
    Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
    Fri, 2 Nov 2007 13:38:36 -0600
    ...original '81 Vanagon tire Who is getting ready to concours your air-cooled Vanagon? You'll need this! I have my original spare tire...
  • Re: Stainless Brake Lines
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Sat, 20 Aug 2005 14:56:28 -0400
    ...Failing that, most speed shops can make them to order, just bring your old ones in... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988...
  • Re: Advice...temp to high.... after new parts....
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 4 Jul 2005 20:12:21 -0400
    ...w/o a thermostat permanently... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Re: Whatever happened to that roofless mariachi-band Synchro on eBay ...?
    Historical mailing list - Doug
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 16:13:10 -0500
    ...sloshier than mine!" > >I anxiously await the arrival of "Converting a >concourse-quality '65 Bug into a fun and profitable >ice-cream truck", "Using...
  • Re: '88 Westy: Towing Capacity?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Fri, 3 Jun 2005 08:22:59 -0400
    ...Don in Reidsville, NC AMA, STOC #571, COG #6842 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Re: original '81 Vanagon tire
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 2 Nov 2007 12:21:51 -0700
    ...original '81 Vanagon tire Who is getting ready to concours your air-cooled Vanagon? You'll need this! I have my original spare tire...
  • Re: Gas time line: nuclear nonsense
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 5 Sep 2005 06:32:48 -0400
    ...Now I feel REALLY old... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
  • Early Bug Possibility Spotted
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 25 Jun 1995 11:28:48 -0700 (PDT)
    Hi, I went to the neillo Porsche swap meet and concourse this morning. Picked up a 050 distributor, with cap/rotor/condensor, etc. for...
  • Re: Westfalia = chick magnet/repellent
    Historical mailing list - Felicia
    Fri, 6 Mar 2009 08:56:21 -0800
    ...I used to attend the Pebble Beach Concourse d'Elegance just to gaze at the old, spacey looking concept cars and I used to...
  • Re: 27X8.5QR14 VS 185/R/14 ?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Fri, 19 Aug 2005 22:25:38 -0400
    ...27x8.5x14 = 26.7" high = 780 Revolutions Per Mile 185R14 = 25.7" high = 810 Revolutions Per Mile -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours...
  • Re: Tire Quandry
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Wed, 22 Jun 2005 11:30:36 -0400
    ...are OK for the Vanagon... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Re: bus depot FI hose smooth or braided?
    Historical mailing list - Tim in Seattle
    Sun, 28 Aug 2005 11:56:28 -0700
    ...it may be mechanically > damaged... > > -- > Don in Reidsville, NC > 1986 Kawasaki Concours > 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) > "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
  • Re: Vanagon a/c and associated miseries.
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Wed, 19 Jul 2006 16:26:09 -0400
    ...I had him convert my '87 Syncro (Suzie) to 134a, worked great! -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) 2001...
  • BusFusion News - Nouveax d'BusFusion
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 29 Feb 2004 18:26:48 EST
    ...Nous aurons aussi un concours d'Art BusFusion et nous encourageons tous les participants d'BusFusion � y participer afin qu'ils puissent cr�er...
  • Re: Vanagon tongue wait capacity?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Tue, 2 Aug 2005 23:18:40 -0400
    ...Not sure if the camper supplement shows a lower number or not. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why...
  • Re: Potty Mouths! Divergents!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Apr 1995 09:49:02 -0700
    ...On the other hand I am eager to poke fun at myself, the VW Concourse "gods" and everyone else in sight. The Rusty VanBondo...
  • Re: Why is this Here?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 29 Aug 2005 22:07:16 -0400
    ...If you are talking about the big black cable, that is the speedometer cable. :-) -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL...
  • Re: water pump replacement
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:48:47 -0400
    ...95 025121010C Hope this helps. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Re: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Tue, 24 May 2005 16:07:38 -0400
    ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
    Historical mailing list - David McCallum
    Tue, 24 May 2005 14:25:35 -0600
    ...fuel line. $3 per meter... > > Don in Reidsville, NC > 1986 Kawasaki Concours > 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) > "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
  • Re: Coolant light flashes until warm, sensor?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Fri, 2 Sep 2005 11:39:44 -0400
    ...remove and clean the sensor. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
  • Re: 87 Vanagon, 2.1, oil buzzer?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 25 Jul 2005 10:19:34 -0400
    ...but that is just me!). -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Re: Brake pedal vibration
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Sun, 28 Aug 2005 14:56:46 -0400
    ...get it more than others... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
  • Re: Converting a concourse-quality '65 Bug into a fun and profitable ice-cream truck
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Earl
    Fri, 12 Dec 2003 11:08:11 -0800
    I suppose there are no bounds to human ingenuity (or depravity), given enough time, a carbide-blade Sawzall, an oxy-acetylene torch, and an...
  • Re: List Status - collection paypal
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Sat, 30 Jul 2005 15:02:05 -0400
    ...providing a service to me! -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Re: 7-passenger curtains - thanks everyone!
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Wed, 13 Apr 2005 15:07:34 -0400
    ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Re: Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Sun, 1 May 2005 18:30:34 -0400
    ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Re: SA trailer hitch and odometer fix question
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 25 Jul 2005 15:33:54 -0400
    ...go back on the shaft... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Re: 87 GL Sythetic oil vs. regular
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Sun, 24 Jul 2005 13:42:22 -0400
    ...I also only use Mahle or Mann oil filters. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call...
  • Re: hard bump=short skip
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Wed, 1 Jun 2005 16:55:33 -0400
    ...Maybe check your fuel filter for the odd bit of crud that has passed through? -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon...
  • Re: original '81 Vanagon tire
    Historical mailing list - vanagonvw
    Fri, 2 Nov 2007 14:15:39 -0700
    ...it has 100 % tread life remaining. > > > Who is getting ready to concours your air-cooled > Vanagon? You'll need this! > > I have my original...
  • Re: diesel trivia anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
    Thu, 16 Aug 2001 11:26:07 -0700
    I am preparing my Diesel for the Concours at Pebble Beach this weekend, and I would like to make sure I have a period...
  • Brushable Seam Sealer
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Sep 1995 19:37:12 -0700
    ...The label on the can promises that it "holds brush marks like OEM finish" for those extra concours points. :) For my working-truck aspirations...
  • Re: I broke my tach
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 25 Jul 2005 09:08:27 -0400
    ...place, I have done it...). -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Re: 88 toyota van from japan on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 11 Jul 2005 21:14:27 -0400
    ...sometimes they would wave it... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Safaris and Antennas
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 May 1996 14:04:27 -0700
    ...I'm not trying to be a concourse nazi in this case but trying to figure out what works and what is bogus. -ellis...
  • Re: Recommeded Mechanics in Salt Lake City?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 8 Sep 2003 15:01:30 -0600
    ...haven't been back. Another couple right here in Salt Lake: Concourse Auto 4337 S. 300 W. Murray, UT 801-313-9100 Millcreek Garage...
  • Re: trying to locate Frank Condelli
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 18 Apr 2005 11:53:21 -0400
    ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Fwd: AC converted to 134
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Tue, 19 Jul 2005 12:53:20 -0400
    ...PO jury-rigged in there... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
  • Re: [vanagon] how do you get the digi clock off of Millitary time?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 6 Feb 2006 19:45:35 -0500
    ...any problem translating the time... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) 2001 Subaru Outback (H-6) "I reject your...
  • Re: Front brake caliper hangup '87 Vanagon- any advice
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Wed, 7 Jun 2006 12:56:13 -0400
    ...again to change the lines. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) 2001 Subaru Outback (H-6) "I reject your...
  • Re: O2 Sensor in Catalytic Converter
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Mon, 25 Apr 2005 11:57:09 -0400
    ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) - For Sale! "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original...
  • Buying a Used Van
    Historical mailing list - Pilgrim
    Sat, 8 Jan 2005 12:58:10 -0800
    ...what it really means... "Rough condition" too bad to lie about "Parts car" beyond repair "Immaculate" recently washed "concours quality" recently waxed "engine quiet...
  • Re: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 24 May 2005 15:20:13 -0600
    ...fuel line. $3 per meter... >> >> Don in Reidsville, NC >> 1986 Kawasaki Concours >> 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) >> "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
  • Re: Seat covers
    Historical mailing list - harald.nancy
    Sat, 4 Apr 1998 12:09:56 -0800
    ...The style number that I have is # 90107 GREY (Concours Tweed -it matches the original upholstery in the '90 vanagon). The best part was...
  • Re: Traveling lighter... a goal... Kayak carriers?
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Fri, 27 May 2005 11:07:28 -0400
    ...www.gowesty.com/sportsrig.html> -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
  • Coolant leak below A/C compressor
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Thu, 28 Apr 2005 17:06:14 -0400
    ...Don in Reidsville, NC AMA, STOC #571, COG #6842 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
  • Re: Engine quit at freeway speed, no re-start
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Wed, 22 Jun 2005 10:29:35 -0400
    ...Good luck!! -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income, if mine is...
  • Re: Uhh-Ohhh, better get...
    Historical mailing list - Doran Brown
    Tue, 25 Sep 2001 22:35:55 -0600
    ...wrote: > I'd agree that Maaco probably isn't cranking out Concours-quality at even > their best franchises. > > But for a lot of us...
  • Re: Safaris and Antennas
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 May 1996 03:40:57 -0400
    ...I'm not trying to be a concourse nazi in this case but trying to figure out what works and what is bogus.
  • Re: AC Service Prior to Pressure
    Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
    Thu, 12 May 2005 14:05:19 -0400
    ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original Message ----- From...