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  • Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van
    Historical mailing list - Tim Mc Dermott
    Thu, 15 Jan 2015 11:16:12 -0500
    ...do all that. ?? >> >> That's a VeryValid question If One HasNeed of a PanelVan ~ But IfNot ~ Then >> >>> whats the point of a panel van ??
  • Re: at the wreckers
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:41:52 -0800
    ...Alternately, make it worth my while to drive it down :) ab On 4-Feb-11, at 5:32 PM, BenT Syncro wrote: > Ahem, Panelvans...
  • Re: 1.6ltd Motor options
    Historical mailing list - Tromper
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 22:36:28 -0700
    ...all configurations you can think of, from the >regular >2-seater panelvan to the Syncro 16" highroof Westfalia. > > > How tall... > >How tall? As tall...
  • Re: speeding tickets?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 18 Oct 2001 21:20:13 +1200
    I got a ticket in my 57 panelvan once, 60mph in a 30 zone. Back in 1978 or so. I did have seatbelts, lap...
  • WTB multivan rear sofa-bed (like a westfalia but 3 seater, not like a carat)
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:18:26 -0700
    ...Thanks! Pedro Kelowna, BC 1991 vanagon GL + carat interior + pop-top transplant ex-1985 ddcab project ex-1986 panelvan partsvan
  • Re: vanagon top speed, extrapolation
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 4 Sep 2004 22:42:37 +1200
    ...Va. > >Jere In 1979 I had over 100mph out of my battered 59 Panelvan, complete with stock split-case trans & 36hp. The needle swung...
  • Re: DM 2000 (Rant)
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 19 Jan 2000 02:47:23 +0100
    ...Then you get a panelvan with three seats up front. A Caravelle will start at $32500, just as the Caravan. Different tax classes make...
  • Re: vanagon top speed, extrapolation
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 20:14:17 +1200
    ...70mph in my 57 36hp panelvan with full load on the flat... forgot to check the oil befotehand... too bad, one seized engine. -- Andrew...
  • Re: 1990 VW Vanagon - $5500 (redwood city)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Thu, 29 May 2008 10:20:59 -0700
    ...1990 VW Vanagon - $5500 (redwood city) > > My hubby saw a T1 panelvan in his travels on Wed.; it was for sale > so now he...
  • Re: Subject: Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 18 Jul 2003 06:46:08 +1200
    ...The basic panelvan will be say 250; a GL say 251; pickup 253; Syncro panel 254 etc (I have invented the last digit on...
  • New westfalia concept bus computer generated
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Tue, 7 Dec 2004 19:36:23 -0800
    ...What do you guys think? Pedro dos Santos 91 vanagon GL + carat interior + pop-top transplant ex-85 ddcab project ex-86 panelvan partsvan
  • Re: need info on converting to Audi 4 wheel disc brakes
    Historical mailing list - Markus Samuelson
    Wed, 28 Nov 2001 21:43:52 +0100
    ...DoubleCab 112i -88 Vanagon DoubleCab Syncro 112i -87 Vanagon PanelVan Syncro -92 Vanagon PanelVan Syncro and lots of other vehicles made by VW -----Original...
  • Re: Transporter the name
    Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 10:05:12 +1100
    ...i still have not found a description of this vehicle in anything > >but a UK site. > >That's a Panelvan or Delivery Van. A...
  • Re: Volksibus is mine!!!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 4 Mar 2006 09:15:45 -0600
    ...T3's >badged as "transporters" were usually the base model vans - panelvans, kombi's >and pickups.. in europe most westys were badged as transporters...
  • Re: Sound proofing - my version
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 19 Feb 2001 22:08:38 +1200
    ...of these sheets, with which I planned to quieten my 57 panelvan. Never did it, but I bet I still have them floating around...
  • Re: Frydaye Follyes (sorry I missed it)-Hiace visible
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 19 Dec 2004 18:19:46 +1300
    ...Notr the dark current-model Hiace panelvan parked side-on to the camera at the base of the pier in the background. -- Andrew Grebneff...
  • German Custom T3 Images available-a few engines & wheels too
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 19 Aug 2001 22:08:46 +1200
    ...My 57 Split Panelvan, photographed back in 1978. My Caravelle/V6 at Rarangi; the bullbar on it will be flying over to BenTbtstr8 eventually...
  • Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
    Thu, 15 Jan 2015 09:45:19 -0700
    ...that. ?? > >> > >> That's a VeryValid question If One HasNeed of a PanelVan ~ But > IfNot ~ Then > >> > >>> whats the point of a panel van ?? > -- Patrick Seurynck...
  • Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....long
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Thu, 8 Apr 2004 10:29:05 -0400
    ...van's stock trans? My old single-port 1600, in this > panelvan, would readily do 80mph (premetric speedo). I suspect a very optomistic speedometer...
  • Re: double door
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Thu, 23 Nov 2006 14:13:00 +1100
    ...The double sliding door option is usually found on T3 Transporter models, particularly the panelvans and sometimes the window vans workhorses for the obvious...
  • Re: cool panelvan on ebay.de
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 1 Dec 2002 17:41:22 EST
    In a message dated 12/1/02 8:59:04 AM Pacific Standard Time, hmooney@RESTOREANDMORE.COM writes: << So, is there any chance I...
  • Re: speeding tickets?
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Thu, 18 Oct 2001 16:11:19 -0600
    ...bmc :) >>> Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ> 10/18/01 02:20AM >>> I got a ticket in my 57 panelvan once, 60mph...
  • the meaning of Kombi (was:Re: add a window to canvas Westy top?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 9 May 2002 12:04:03 EDT
    ...the term "kombi" is derived from "Kombination" ie, combination - which is the name for the model VW gave its panelvan with windows..the Kombi...
  • Re: pre-coffee whining
    Historical mailing list - William Warburton
    Wed, 24 Aug 94 9:03:00 GMT
    ...I was driving my folks '88 panelvan (turbodiesel) at the weekend and passed a whole series of "low" cars waiting in queues of traffic...
  • Re: New westfalia concept bus computer generated
    Historical mailing list - The Shaws
    Tue, 7 Dec 2004 21:06:31 -0800
    ...What do you guys think? > > Pedro dos Santos > 91 vanagon GL + carat interior + pop-top transplant > ex-85 ddcab project > ex-86 panelvan partsvan >
  • Re: my new 85 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 13:29:13 +1200
    ...windows and built-in rear seat mounts; no side/roof upholstery. Panelvan had no side cargo bay windows and some had no rear window...
  • Re: Has anyone added a sliding 2 person Middle seat to a westy?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:53:46 EDT
    ...THERE IS NO CABINET REMOVAL NECESSARY!!!! all vanagons, weather theyre passenger vans, or panelvans, or westfalias, they ALL come with the welded on nuts...
  • Re: '99 EV VR6's passenger vans are here : wasRe: Eurovan 1999
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 31 Jul 1998 11:00:08 -0700
    ...you dont fall of your chair!- $95750!!! The cheapest VW Transporter panelvan costs $26000 - the VR6 would be close to $100 G's - they...
  • Re: WTB: T3 Panelvan
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 10 Feb 2008 10:08:33 EST
    eric, please remember to take your medication. if your going to make a attempt at a humorous post, please make sure it at least...
  • Pop-top transplant dude going NO-MAIL for a while...
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Fri, 20 Feb 2004 05:27:00 -0800
    ...vanagon GL + carat interior + pop-top transplant 85 ddcab project 86 panelvan Montreal, Quebec, Canada __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the...
  • Re: Nearly creamed by a Syncro AW
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:13:55 +1300
    ...car but different years) and while I had my 57 VW panelvan I found myself following (in my other vehicle) one of those inboard...
  • Re: Joel: Stat Change, Splittie PU Hoarding!
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
    Wed, 12 Jun 1996 17:11:03 +2910
    ...New Stats 59,65 Single Cabs 61,62 Crew Cabs 65 Deluxe Beetle 67 PanelVan 74 HiTop Camper 74 412 Wagon 79,80 Rabbits...
  • WTB: automatic transmission core, near FAS in Maine if possible
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:02:26 -0700
    ...vanagon westfalia conversion, soon TDI ALH (just mising that auto tranny with "overdrive") -1989 syncro "rustbucket" -ex-1986 panelvan partsvan -ex-1985 ddcab project
  • Re: New westfalia concept bus computer generated
    Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
    Wed, 8 Dec 2004 00:49:59 -0500
    ...What do you guys think? >> >> Pedro dos Santos >> 91 vanagon GL + carat interior + pop-top transplant >> ex-85 ddcab project >> ex-86 panelvan partsvan >> >> >>
  • Springs & Weights
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 20:48:18 -0700
    ...Actually, > > weights for all syncro models would be > > great. > > You asked for it :-) > > >From my 1987 owners manual: > Panelvan: 1540 kg > Panelvan, high roof...
  • Re: Re: � � � Syncro front underpanel
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Mon, 26 Aug 2002 23:02:39 +0100
    ...I think ot must have been an optional extra, the van was originally bought by a farmer! Clive '88 Syncro Transporter Panelvan ----- Original Message...
  • Re: engine swaps... Transporter the name
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 6 Nov 2002 21:27:22 +1300
    ...LT), and ALL Type 2s are Transporters, whether they are Dokas, panelvans, Kombis, Microbuses... A piece of granite is granite, no matter what you...
  • Re: ALL AMERICAN MOVIE!
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 8 Apr 1999 02:10:43 +0200
    ...1,9D, 3 seater panelvan; $25200 VW Caravelle: Cheap: 10 seat bus; $31650 Cheap: 6 seat Kombi: $33518 Cheap: Camper "California Coach" (Westfalia) 2...
  • Re: Syncro Vs Non-Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 14 Mar 2000 13:47:44 +1100
    ...uses them for many of their service vans (LWB T4 syncro panelvans) They only recently pensioned off the last of the T3 syncros after...
  • Re: westfalia???
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 23 Apr 1999 05:19:12 EDT
    ...VWOA imported barebones EV panelvans to the Winnebago factory in (Indiana?) or wherever they are in the midwest, and could sell a better outfitted...
  • Re: push start
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:20:55 +1200
    ...And my old 57 split-case panelvan, which ALWAYS had a flat battery until I 12Volted it. However generally, given the option, I will...
  • Syncro vs automatic gaz consumption, with same engine and tires!
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:30:06 -0700
    ...Pedro north shore of Montreal, Quebec, Canada 1991 vanagon westfalia conversion (TDI ALH automatic) 1989 syncro "rustbucket" ex 1986 panelvan partsvan ex 1985 doublecab...
  • Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....long
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 8 Apr 2004 10:42:13 -0700
    ...van's stock trans? My old single-port 1600, in this > panelvan, would readily do 80mph (premetric speedo). I suspect a very optomistic speedometer...
  • Re: New westfalia concept bus computer generated
    Historical mailing list - aircooledchris
    Tue, 7 Dec 2004 21:16:25 -0800
    ...What do you guys think? > > Pedro dos Santos > 91 vanagon GL + carat interior + pop-top transplant > ex-85 ddcab project > ex-86 panelvan partsvan > > >
  • Re: WTB: "TRANSPORTER" emblem for hatch
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 17:03:15 -0700
    ...You already know I had a Canadian Panelvan which was badges as a Transporter. Thanks for helping me find the panel a good home...
  • FS in NZ: 84 Caravelle and 93 Microbus 2.5i, or swap for Split-windshield
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:27:19 +1200
    ...I have been offered 2 Splits for $1k, an early-60s Kombi and a late-60s Panelvan, but both are a bit too rusty...
  • Re: SUPER RARE 2 seater front bench seat MADE FOR A WALK-THRU VAN on ebay.de
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Fri, 28 Feb 2003 07:17:34 -0500
    ...bench front seats out of > 9 pass or pickup truck or panelvans were NOT covered, as they were > designedto rest against the metal bulkhead...
  • Re: New westfalia concept bus computer generated
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 8 Dec 2004 06:57:42 -0600
    ...What do you guys think? >> >> Pedro dos Santos >> 91 vanagon GL + carat interior + pop-top transplant >> ex-85 ddcab project >> ex-86 panelvan partsvan >> >> >> > >
  • Re: NJ Transporter Syncro siting (ron maxon's syncro panel)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 22 Sep 2007 16:11:11 EDT
    ...nice guy, cool panelvan, ive seen it in person. chris ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
  • Re: SUPER RARE 2 seater front bench seat MADE FOR A WALK-THRU VAN on ebay.de
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 28 Feb 2003 09:52:25 -0500
    ...bench front seats out of >9 pass or pickup truck or panelvans were NOT covered, as they were designed >to rest against the metal...
  • Re: how much did you pay for your vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 9 Jul 2001 17:27:08 +1200
    ...A stock 1985 South African wasserboxer sold about that time for about $8500NZ and I saw a well-used 1.6 diesel panelvan offered...
  • My first set of heads ?
    Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
    Sun, 1 Dec 2002 18:21:34 -0500
    ...cool panelvan on ebay.de > In a message dated 12/1/02 9:18:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM > writes: > > << they...
  • Re: Nearly creamed by a Syncro AW
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:06:55 -0800
    ...car but different years) and while I had my 57 VW panelvan I found myself following (in my other vehicle) one of those inboard...
  • Re: the "Kombi" ....
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 06:22:51 -0500
    ...van/station wagon,although Chris's comment that it is a panelvan with > windows/seat belt anchors is indeed correct as that's the...
  • Re: Syncro Vs Non-Syncro
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Mon, 13 Mar 2000 23:00:47 -0500
    ...uses them for many of their service vans (LWB T4 syncro panelvans) > They only recently pensioned off the last of the T3 syncros after...
  • Re: at the wreckers
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 7 Feb 2011 15:39:28 -0800
    Cesar, The sliding door in question is from a Panelvan. This is to sort which does NOT have a window. There are plenty of...
  • Re: Subject: Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 18 Jul 2003 00:19:48 -0700
    ...The basic panelvan will be say 250; a GL say 251; pickup 253; Syncro panel 254 etc (I have invented the last digit on...
  • Re: VW inline four-bangers
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 4 Aug 2008 15:05:58 -0700
    ...BTW, I'm getting 20mpg in an LT panelvan with this engine. I used to own a T25 Singlecab (Vanagon type) with an inline...
  • LT series was:Re: British ads
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 04:28:19 EDT
    ...i also saw a '85 LT-30 or 35 panelvan for sale, in Brussles belgium... i think they were asking the equivelant of 800...
  • Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 11 Feb 2003 23:59:33 +1300
    ...1957 VW panelvan 36hp, later single-port 1600 1966 Kombi 1600 1968 Kombi with Corvair drivetrain, LHD 1975 Kombi 1800 with 1916 kit; later...