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• interior luggage bars
  Historical mailing list - pederparizek
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 17:02:37 -0500
  ...lot of the vans had interior luggage bars like the old split windows used to. Do any of the vendors on the list sell...
• Re: SO-42 Rust bucket 10000USD and counting
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:19:15 -0800
  Just visit thesamba.com and see the ridiculous asking prices for split window busses in any condition. I want one too, but i can...
• VW in Commercial Alert!
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 9 Oct 1994 20:22:43 -0700 (PDT)
  Anyone see the split-window bus in the new Sega commercial? Its shown a lot! Poops out in the end, tho! Thom '56 kombi...
• Re: VolksWorld Subscription Info...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Aug 94 10:57:00 bst
  ...Its amazing to see some of the ads in those old magazines, like split window Beetles for 50 quid and new BRMs for 12...
• RE: Sightings
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 5 Nov 96 18:52:48 UT
  ...Now, split windows, that's another story, I think I saw one last March.... Bryan
• retro-fitting retractable rear seatbelts, '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Alan Cote
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 17:32:34 EDT
  ...and what problems, if any (there's always something), did you face? Thanks -- Alan Cote '86 Westy (almost born in a '64 split window)
• Re: VW in Commercial Alert!
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Mon, 10 Oct 1994 12:47:25 -0400 (EDT)
  On Sun, 9 Oct 1994, Thom Fitzpatrick wrote: > Anyone see the split-window bus in the new Sega commercial? Its > shown a lot! Poops...
• Re: Moab, UT Splittie Sunroof Bus Rock Tours?
  Historical mailing list - Yvonne Reineke
  Sat, 21 Sep 1996 10:41:38 +1200
  ...I've got some great pictures of their split window tour buses. I don't think that they are still around any more. The...
• Re: Sad story
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:59:49 -0700
  Back in my longhair split-window daze, I was using a 1/2" drill and leaned over allowing my hair to become entangled. It...
• Re: Let's Keep Joel Busy, Chapter 2
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Tue, 19 Jul 94 18:24:08 PDT
  ...My favorite name scribbled on the side of one of those split-window units cruising the PNW (Pacific Northwest): Der Bummler scr@hpvcpnpi.vcd...
• FYI: FS: 66 camper ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 24 Jun 96 19:31:44 CDT
  ...pop-top split window, for sale, runs, new tires, restorable. Make offer? Contact me at jmastert@aol.com or f1key@eoni.com or Call...
• Need motor & gas tank
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 10:58:19
  ...a good 1600 MOTOR, a split-window bus GAS TANK, and the pop-out SIDE WINDOW for a split bus. Please e-mail me...
• Re: addict'n....
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 05 Apr 96 10:29:31 CST
  ...how bout a Split-window?? even a Eurovan!!!! ;) joel the junkeeee
• Leaky Clutch Slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Mon, 22 Oct 2001 11:42:16 -0400
  ...any reasons that I should NOT do this? Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 15:32:04 EST
  ...this research? Does anyone ever shorten Vanagons, or is it only split- windows that get this treatment? B. Wm Kennedy kennedy@admin.njit.edu
• Getting rich???
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 13:03:52 -0400
  ...BTW, I need an emergency brake cable if anyone has one out there they are willing to sell ;-) Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper...
• Re: Vanity Plate
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:39:16 -0700
  ...way back, on my green '58 split-window - TORTUGA on my Rabbit GTI - VWASCAL Ron Antaki 88 Wanagon > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Lunch boxes
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Wed, 3 Sep 2003 21:04:46 -0400
  I wonder how many of those test-driven busses are worth that much now? Since the lunch box thing was either during the split...
• Anyone ever see a vanagon boat top?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 11:15:34 -0600
  I posted this link on the vintage bus list after someone asked about anyone repoing a boat that fit on the top of split...
• VW camping season started?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 3 Mar 2019 09:59:24 -0800
  ...6 Vanagons 1 Bay window 1 Split window 1 Euro bago Mark
• Improvement or desecration?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 12:54:21 -0600
  ...do you think when you see a bay-window or a split-window bus with a cut dash to fit that new CD player...
• Syncro Doublecab Wanted
  Historical mailing list - jeffreyh
  Tue, 2 Dec 1997 11:50:56 -0500
  ...I was raised in split window busses and a couple of bugs. I have owned a succession of diesel rabbits, but would like to...
• Re: 66 Camper
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Sun, 31 Dec 1995 19:46:26 -0500
  ...VW >66 Split Window bench seat pop-top camper. Serious inquiries only. >770-977-4982. I am very familiar with this bus (used to...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:43:09 +1300
  >The down sides to the Bay and Split window are the absence of a big hole >over the engine for easy access. The 1600...
• Re: Age of listees
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:34:49 -0800
  OK, everyone else seems to have confessed -- I'm 55! First camper: '58 split-window, in 70's. I was too young, and ignorant...
• Re: purple springs from H&R
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:03:01 +1300
  I still think my sorely missed > 67 split window van was the best "low-tech" vehicle I've ever driven in > snow. I'd...
• WTB sink faucet for '81
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 21:08:48 -0700
  ...stirling@aol.com (which gets checked more often) Red '93 Corrado SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI (mostly modified) and '67 deluxe split window...
• repost: 67 info wanted ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 03 Sep 95 00:20:56 CDT
  ...Also any information on early (49'-67') split window buses. I am trying to get a picture a what my bus looked like fresh...
• Re: vw bus one of Cartalk's top 10 WORST cars!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 02:53:29 -0500
  > did you AOL members see on your sign-on screen the picture of the vw split > window bus? Car Talk nominates it in the...
• FS: vanagon rear hatch "Jailbars" for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 May 2002 16:59:46 EDT
  ...this is a carryover from the '67 down split window microbus deluxe.. they had these decorative bars in the rear window too. looks cool...
• Re: type?
  Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 19:10:45 -0800
  ...A lot of bay window and split window bus owners think that their models are the only true type 2's. Well that's...
• Re: sightings
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:37:59 -0500
  >> I saw a split-window last night, passing me the opposite direction. Grey (or maybe green -- it was dark) and white paint scheme. Don...
• Re: '66 Split Window (two)(f)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Apr 1996 14:08:31 -0700
  "bargain poor" mike west described a couple of buses with the "FO" option. Hmmm.... (I won't say a thing): .I think I pass...
• For Sale: 1967Bus
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Jun 1995 05:46:36 -0500
  ...67 Split window bus. Good condition. $1295. Jack Hille (812) 423-7491. Evansville Indiana Rich Smith rich@indy.net '87 Vanagon GL '83 Vanagon...
• single cab on TV
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 05 Sep 94 14:46:00 EDT
  There was a split-window single cab pickup on "The Commish" last night. There was a car chase in progress, and it came driving...
• Split bug and 57 ghia 4 sal
  Historical mailing list - Robert King
  27 Jun 1996 08:12:37 -0800
  ...VW '52 split window, like new, $11K. 415 967-4792 (Ed's note - *ouch*) VW '57 K. Ghia, very rare. $4250. 408 241-2289...
• Re: CV joint rotation ?
  Historical mailing list - David Dalbey
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 17:10:21 -0700
  ...Actually, at the Portland Swap meet & drag races this weekend there was an old split window bus running 1/4 mile times around 15...
• Drive Thru Red Dry Hopped Red Ale Drink the IPA enjoy the type one with a split windshield open
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 2 Mar 2018 10:45:32 -0800
  The IPA is quite good and the illustration on the 6 pack and bottle label is a hoot A type one with one split...
• FS: 64 X 83 P/C set
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 10:15:45 -0700 (PDT)
  For you early split window types restoring an early engine, I have a set of big-bore (83mm), 64mm stroke pistons & cylinders that are...
• Towing a Splittie with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 14:27:55 -0600
  ...The split-window bus would be towed on its own wheels using a tow bar that hooks onto the front beam. The trip is...
• Not-so-tempting ad�(VWC)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 06:44:15 -0700
  ...1967 VW Camper, split window bus, no eng., v/rusty, $850. 804-931-1346 or 804-458-9256. Feel free to call if you...
• the original exterior design for the 2002 microbus
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 00:44:37 -0600
  ...It had the look of the split window with the big "V" in the front. Does anyone have this picture they can post or...
• Body work help!
  Historical mailing list - William Carden
  Thu, 28 May 1998 23:21:52 -0400
  We live outside of Phila, I just bought a 66 split window camper yesterday. I'm also trying to to get a 56 Bettle...
• Re: TV VW Sighting
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 13:30:50 MST
  > On The Simpson's tonight, Homer's mom rides off into the sunset in > an _electric_ split window bus! You could hear it go...
• WTB Wheel covers for '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 21:08:40 -0700
  ...stirling@aol.com (which gets checked more often) Red '93 Corrado SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI (mostly modified) and '67 deluxe split window...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 15 May 2002 - Special issue (#2002-594)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 15 May 2002 14:55:07 -0500
  ...Maybe if I had dreadlocks, a scraggy beard and blood-shot eyes or a split-window VW Bus. Chris.
• Re: L.A.I.R.S.(was Contact List Project )
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 7 Jan 2003 20:23:09 -0600
  ...then they split into the type2 list (sort of more-or-less 68-79 buses, but some split windows still hang around. and some...
• HHMMMMMMM
  Historical mailing list - King, Robert
  13 Oct 1994 14:12:04 +1000
  ...1955 Split window kombi campervan. good condition....$2000 (probably get it cheaper) ...... hhhhhhmmmmmmmmm??????... Would have to sell the mutant bug and the 76, but...
• Re: mARTha's idea
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Fri, 28 Oct 94 16:39:21 CDT
  ...my contribution: > > ___ __ __ _____ _____ > (___) |__|__| |_____| |_____| > o o o V o o===o > ===== ===== ===== =___= > >bay-window split-window vanagon eurovan > > ><front views, you didiots> > >joel > ...to which I add...
• Hello, new to the list..have a question
  Historical mailing list - Dan Q
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 21:05:28 -0400
  ...it is hard to find NOS-like towels like this? Thanks, Dan 82 Westy Diesel 53 Split Window Beetle 98 New Beetle [text/html]
• RE: Old / new steering boxes
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Wed, 10 May 1995 15:45:28 +0100 (BST)
  ...window buses different from the > steering boxes of the pre '68 split window buses? (specifically a '65?) > > christian An advert in this months VW...
• Re: If our engine cases weren't hard enough to find....
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 19:35:37 -0400
  ...My future split-window bus would be bery, bery happy. Chris S. '85 Westy www.knology.net/~vw/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg...
• Re: Safaris?
  Historical mailing list - michael.r.robison
  21 May 96 22:20:25
  ...I believe Safari windows are the windshields you can buy for split window buses which are able to be propped open (they're hinged...
• Wiper Motor???
  Historical mailing list - corbin blaine connell
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 13:29:52 -0600 (MDT)
  I need to R&R the wiper motor in my split window bus. Could someone briefly describe this proceedure? It looks like its buried...
• Cool Bosch Site
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 07:48:08 -0700
  ...http://www.bosch.de/aad_int/service/vdb/index.htm It doesn't help us split-window people, but I know a lot of...
• Muirs Idiot Guide Equivalent??
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 20:07:11 -0400
  ...I get it??" Inquiring minds want to know! Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:00:22 -0700
  ...First VW I purchased in my late teens, a '67 split window with camper interior, mini pop-top and louvre windows. I think I...
• Re: Sweet Revenge
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 15:28:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...says "yeah, someone put sugar in your tank". > My families 65 split-window had that super tank-flap key to open the gas tank...
• Re: FS 64 split winfow w/double door
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 1996 12:30:23 -0800 (PST)
  And brandys@ichips.intel.com thus wrote: > > I found a neighbors garage and a 64 split window inside. I > was looking at it and...
• Hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 19:33:07 -0600
  ...Ogden, Utah '86 Syncro GL [Rancid] '83.5 GL {sold} '59 Split Window camper {high-school ride -- wish I still had it!} '96 Jetta...