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• Re: Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Apr 1994 13:29:03 -0600 (CDT)
  ...Joel Walker <JWALKER@ua1vm.ua.edu> ] ]well, my understanding from what i thought i understood from the literature ]is that ] ]Kombi - basic bus. basically...
• Re: NVC - Delta Mark Ten
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 5 Dec 2007 16:09:50 -0700
  From the Samba list of VW "M-codes" "M-197 12 Volt system and 45Ah battery Seen on a 1959 Kombi and a 1959...
• FW: [VB] Stolen '66 Standard
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 28 Oct 1999 14:57:33 -0400
  ...VB] Stolen '66 Standard > > Hello List- > > Sometime between 10:30pm tues. and 8:00 this morning someone stole my '66 > > kombi from N. 41st...
• WTB any Crew/double Cab
  Historical mailing list - Edward Claiborne Gould
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 12:07:48 EDT
  I am in the market for a restorable pickemup kombi. Something in the south east michigan area would be nice because I have basically...
• Re: Help westfalia history & pics needed
  Historical mailing list - Chris Getschow
  Tue, 9 Nov 1999 00:19:32 -0500
  ...http://thesamba.com/vw/ Anything for the kids! -cg --- Chris Getschow (cgetschow@acm.org) formerly: '66 Kombi, '78 standard, '85 GL, '73 squareback currently...
• Re: Extra long, or Vanalong
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Aug 1996 10:08:27 +0200
  ...Anyway, so this van is about 18 inches or so longer than standard kombis. And the experiment didn't go anywhere, so the van...
• Re: Volksibus is mine!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 12:52:46 EST
  In a message dated 3/2/06 5:21:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ writes: > > > Can anyone tell...
• Re: Are they still making the bus/Vanagon anywhere these days?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 17:16:22 -0400
  ...The Kombi made in Brazil is not a Vanagon. Its a loaf. Even so, it would probably have to sell for $30,000 new...
• Re: For real? (CL listing)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:48:56 EST
  In a message dated 1/17/08 1:39:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, musomuso@GMAIL.COM writes: > Really find this one hard to...
• Re: Pre67 Sunroof Question
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 12:10:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...In the latest issue of = > HotVWs on page 74, there is a 64 Standard(Kombi?) w/ a sunroof w/ no = > smaller windows like a...
• Re: WTB: 1 Piece Rubber Front Floor Matt
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 01:44:53 EST
  ...Where can I find one of these? I'm looking for a good fit. >> early '80's aircooled standard vanagons and kombis had the...
• Re: [VB] Back from Mexico- Drove a 2000 VW Kombi!
  Historical mailing list - bsutton
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 12:32:27 -0800
  ...Cris Eugene, OR '91 Westie "Fafner" '65 Standard Microbus http://wetwesties.org > >------------------------------------------------------------------------- >For help leaving the list, send a HELP message to >VINTAGEBUS-REQUEST...
• Re: 2 litre align bore
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 08 May 1995 00:51:49 +0600
  >Greetings all > >I have a second hand 2 litre short block which I intend >rebuilding and fitting into an 1800 Kombi camper. > >Upon dismantling...
• Re: age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 19 Jan 2007 11:29:08 -0800
  ...19 ('89 born in '88) > Kombi: 30 > Car I wish I still had: 1956 Buick Special four door. Two tone (white > over black), standard...
• GLH440 in NSW Australia
  Historical mailing list - Hydesmith
  Mon, 16 Oct 2000 23:36:47 -0500
  ...is there anyone on the list who owns, owned or has even seen my old Kombi? It is/was a 1.7 litre 1973...
• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 14:34:28 +1000
  ...Power steering rack to standard rack Anyone know what kind of horsepower (to the road) gain by "tossing" the PS? Mines leaks and seems...
• Most Toys
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 11:05:27 -0400
  ...59 Single Cab--nice daily driver 59 Double Door Panel--the project no one thinks I will finish 60 Double Door Standard--will begin...
• Re: 82 Vanagon gear selection problem.
  Historical mailing list - L. J|rgen \hman
  Sat, 5 Apr 1997 02:47:19 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...Thanks to all who wanted to help me with my problem. > > > .-------.______ ____,_____,__ > > |_______[_][_]\\ |E[__][__]|[_]\\ > > |{-_----|_ |_ ||] | _ |__ |__ |] > > =-(_)-----(_)-== =-(_)------(_)-== > > 1982 Crewcab 1976 Kombi > > > **** Do you have the canvas canopy for your...
• Re: T5 sighting
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 15:38:13 +1100
  ...Cheers, Steve O NSW Australia '92 Transporter WBX Kombi '00 Transporter Double Cab '03 Transporter Double Cab (work truck) '78 Landrover Series 3 Soft...
• Re: electric cord
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Tue, 3 Mar 1998 04:53:54 -0800
  ...A few years ago I sold one of these 'heavy duty' cords and got a standard extension cord from a hardware store because the...
• Re: Silly question about hub caps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:38:11 EST
  ...46 AM Eastern Standard Time, jluther@ALFONS-HAAR.US writes: > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:VW_Type2_T3_Kombi.jpg > > The hub caps...
• Re: Snow Traction Devices?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Nov 1996 10:19:29 -0800
  ...I have 215-75x15 tires on my Kombi -- not huge, but OK. I cannot fit tire chains on the rear tires, although they fit...
• Re: Enter new list member
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 1 Mar 2000 20:14:28 EST
  In a message dated 3/1/00 4:42:18 PM Pacific Standard Time, joeash@BANET.NET writes: << My name is Joe Ash and...
• Re: 5-/6-cyl in VW vans, bell housing numbers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Aug 1996 09:51:07 +0200
  ...The (standard audi looking) manifold feeds two downpipes, which then goes to the rear of the audi, or the front of the kombi. Everything...
• Re: 57 samba or 58?
  Historical mailing list - Poor Richard
  Fri, 03 Nov 95 10:38:47 EST
  ...paint) > model 23 is the Kombi (3 windows on sides, no interior panels or > headliner, rear seat standard) These were made into Westy campers...
• Sacramento
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 17 May 1994 14:12:30 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The smog require The best solution is to buy a pre-'66 ( a REAL bus by any standard :) There are shops that can help...
• Re: TURBO WBX in sqback (was WBX into Thing and VR6 Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 13:38:04 +1100
  ...TURBO WBX in sqback (was WBX into Thing and VR6 Vanagon) >In a message dated 1/16/00 6:34:10 PM Pacific Standard...
• FS in near future: 82 & 84 Automatic Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 15:09:08 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Cloth interior, two tone blue, a few minor dents, ok tires, good driver. $950 (air-cooled) '84 Standard Passenger Vanagon. 123,000 miles, fresh...
• Seat Questions: 84 GL
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Sat, 8 Jun 1996 22:05:22 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Is this just the 'standard' seating adjustments or am I missing out on something that allows for a 'weekender' type of bed? The seats...
• Re: Here's something you don't see every day
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:59:57 EST
  In a message dated 1/7/09 9:57:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > My favorite line is "It comes...
• Re: slider handle
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 00:03:37 -0800
  ...standard procedure for any locks I service now. Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe '84 Wolfsburg Westy (starting head surgery tomorrow) '79 Kombi '00...
• Re: Volksibus is mine!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 09:15:45 -0600
  JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >In a message dated 3/2/06 5:21:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, >andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ...
• Re: Are they still making the bus/Vanagon anywhere these days?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sun, 8 Apr 2007 14:30:38 -0700
  ...The Kombi doesn't meet current safety requirements >of US new cars. This would include, airbags and other impact >requirements. I'd be surprised...
• Re: wheels
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 18 Oct 2001 08:39:51 -0400
  ...deluxe garcia bus 64 kombi slow (big nut) 61 panel slower (small nut) 60 westy slowest (no nut) 59 standard garcia bus 57 oval...
• Re: No AC switch on ignition
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 10 Jul 2007 20:18:20 -0400
  ...What is standard for this vehicle (as if that matters)? << > > Standard setup is that the Vanagon's radio isn't switched through the > ignition...
• VW announces Concept D /f
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 1996 20:26:01 -0500
  ...driving." Features include seatbelt interlock, standard 8-track/AM radio, and beanbag chair rear seats. Colors include brown. :-) Mark mjanello@umich.edu '62 Kombi
• Re: Engine compartment door hinge
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 6 Sep 1994 11:15:24 -0700 (PDT)
  ...A) Cut a small hole in the hinge carrier behind the offending bold, and use the standard bolt-washer-nut setup.... B) Replace the...
• Joel: Stat Change, Splittie PU Hoarding!
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 09:38:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...project 63 Westy--Long Term Project 65 Single Cab 84 Vanagon Standard 84 Vanagon GL Driver Do I win the 'Most Toys' quantitative category...
• Re: age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:34:30 -0400
  ...in '88) >> Kombi: �30 >> Car I wish I still had: �1956 Buick Special four door. �Two tone (white >> over black), standard transmission, strongarm steering...
• Re: Lug Nut Torque
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Thu, 2 Apr 1998 05:30:51 -0800
  I, too, have abandoned the standard wrench in favor of a long drive handle, a short extension, and a socket. The drip rails provide...
• Re: 57 samba or 58?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 13:03:07 -0500
  ...paint) > model 23 is the Kombi (3 windows on sides, no interior panels or > headliner, rear seat standard) These were made into Westy campers...
• Re: VIN/Chassie No. Questions
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Jun 1996 17:44:34 -0400
  Roy - Methinks you have (based on the plate VIN 236143257,) a Kombi, which in MOST cases were delivered to Westfalia for final assembly and...
• '91 Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Tue, 29 Apr 1997 11:58:15 -0400
  ...The cover > fits perfectly. > Part # 253-070-688A > Phone: (818)760-4214 > Cris. > '91 Westie "Fafner" > '66 Kombi > '67 Deluxe
• Re: Weakly Statz ...Numbers don't add up! :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 29 Mar 96 20:09:28 CST
  ...23, Kombi 15, Deluxe 23 >103 Buses out of 125, where/what are the other 22 buses? Firebuses? well ... there's the Standard buses...
• Re: sliding rear window for transporter
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 12:04:10 +1100
  ...In a message dated 2/8/05 1:57:53 PM Eastern Standard Time, jeff.simpson@citrix.com writes: > ...if there is enough interest...
• Re: 99 EuroVan wheels work on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
  Wed, 13 Nov 2002 14:50:51 +1100
  ...99 EuroVan wheels work on a Vanagon? > >In a message dated 11/12/02 2:18:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, >hfleming@MOOSEBIRD.NET...
• Re: lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:56:54 +1200
  ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1969 Kombi with Corvair 2.4 & Powerglide 1975 Kombi derelict ex 3.6 Toyota V8 1984...
• Re: 5 speed tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 16:35:10 +1100
  ...Cheers, Steve O Blue Mountains,NSW Australia '92 Transporter WBX Kombi '00 Transporter Double Cab '03 Transporter Double Cab (work truck)
• Re: Carat (was Pasat)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 13:18:04 CDT
  ...Vanagon Wolfsburg Edition - special editions with plastic bumpers (that became standard to the GL in 88), armrests on the seats (that also became standard...
• '78 Bus Identity Crisis
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 23 Apr 1995 22:28:07 -0600
  We recently bought a 1978 VW Kombi (aftermarket conversion to camper). Problem is, I don't know what company did the conversion, and after...
• Re: Import Westy from Canada
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 10:45:44 -0800
  I recently brought a Kombi Syncro from Canada to California. Here's what I found out. First, this is possible -- easier for a Westy...
• Re: (VANAGON) Vanagon-Syndrone-Air-Flow-Meter-Fix
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 1 Nov 2013 12:30:15 -0700
  ...A Bug part number for example would start with "111" for a standard > Type I, and "113" for a Super Beetle, A Karrman Ghia...
• Book values: VW Vans 76-93
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Apr 94 17:15:53 EDT
  ...TRANSPORTER KOMBI W CENTER SEAT 4C ___/___ 1000 1260 1600 2010 Add for: Deduct for: TRANSPORTER KOMBI W REAR SEAT 4C ___/___ 1200 1340 1840 2340...
• Re: Propane heaters; Are you SERIOUS????
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 21:34:21 -0500
  ...deluxe garcia bus 64 kombi slow (big nut) 61 panel slower (small nut) 60 westy slowest (no nut) 59 standard garcia bus 57 oval
• Re: '64 Deluxe Engine #?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 03:09:33 -0400
  ...Aug 63 1144282 0578878 1500 Standardized Note: This VIN intro'd the larger rear hatch and rear window, but still had pull frt door...
• Re: Option Decoder
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 23:59:38 -0700
  ...Now we know we are dealing with the 81,939th Kombi built in 1979. Remember, VW models years started in August of the previous...
• Re: cheap '85 vanagon ASI Popup camper on Samba
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 01:55:23 EDT
  ...a friend of mine had a orange '80 ASI camper that started out life as a kombi vanagon, and i know someone else who...
• Re: Will these wheels work on my '63 Bus?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 10 May 1996 22:10:07 -0500 (CDT)
  ...They are significantly > wider than standard Beetle rims, and are apparantly Brazilian. They > accept the stock moon hubcaps, and have oval cut-outs around...
• Re: Transmission options
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 15 Nov 2000 11:45:59 +1100
  ...Wasn't it something to do with 5th gear (I suspect when laboured) not meeting US emission standards at the time? I have some...
• Re: Model changes
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 15 Dec 2006 11:20:33 -0800
  In addition to Chris Turner's extraordinary knowledge, keep in mind that Riveria Motors, when doing their own camper conversions ordered basic "Kombi" stripped...