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• Re: ??Syncro Fuel Leaks??
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Tue, 24 Apr 2001 03:47:02 -0600
  ...The smell is very faint and coming from both > wheelwells. I CANNOT smell it in the engine compartment and there is no > evidence of...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:35:39 -0500
  ...I haven't notice a large amount of noise reduction, but I plan on doing over the front wheelwells to see what effect that...
• Re: Lots of talk about Rust...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 10:50:12 EDT
  ...so you need to stop water from entering the seams from inside your van, or in the rear wheelwells. the horizontal seam behind the...
• Re: [Re: leaky ... gas tank!]
  Historical mailing list - t obrien
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 15:31:37 PST
  ...Expect to drop the tank to do it correctly but if the crossover pipe is good, you can do it from the wheelwells without...
• Re: Mercedes rims...I have a question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 21:27:27 -0800
  ...For example, I can get a Hummer H2 17 X 9 alloy wheel to fit within the confines of the wheelwells of my 2wd...
• Re: Kool Patch
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 04:54:55 -0800
  ...some of the most solid vehicles i've seen are ones that have never been undercoated..with factory paint still in the wheelwells.. chris...
• soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 22:00:25 +0000
  ...So, now I have a very quiet vanagon and only noise I hear is tyre noise from front wheelwells (next to be insulated) and...
• Re: Another rust hot spot
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 14:20:25 -0300
  ...When sprayed on new-good, painted service they can be wonderful, but when sprayed on old, partly rusted (and perhaps moist) surfaces (wheelwells of...
• Re: Prototype rear bumper painted.
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:03:29 -0600
  Mighty Nicely Done Mr Bell,,, Only additional custom bit I might request would be that the EndCaps extend all the way to the WheelWells...
• Re: Scale Model Busses
  Historical mailing list - Scot Douglas
  Sat, 11 Apr 1998 08:40:33 -0400
  ...They are mounted on widened stock "steel" wheels using the OEM VW chrome hubcaps and still fit under the wheelwells. Everything else is stock...
• RICO, Re: Re: ??Syncro Fuel Leaks??
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 21:13:24 -0700
  ...The smell is very faint and coming from both > wheelwells. I CANNOT smell it in the engine compartment and there is no > evidence of...
• Westies at the Winnipeg Folk Festival (long)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 22:12:52 -0500
  ...Totally blacked out all the window chrome, blacked out wheelwells and trailing arms - beetle-style bright chrome hubcaps on blacked out steel wheels - really...
• Re: tire chains / cables on snows?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 18:20:04 -0600
  ...try them out ahead of time, make sure they clear the > wheelwells, and go > slow when you have them on. > > Raymond > > On 8/29...
• Model Busses
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Sun, 23 Oct 94 18:17:47 PDT
  ...yellow-orange rainbow on either side going back from the front wheelwells. The best thing about them was the price... $3 for one or...
• Re: Opinions of a VW Camper
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Feb 1997 11:58:25
  ...This means no rust (check front axle, inside front wheelwells, rocker panels, in front of and behind the front seats), excellent mechanical condition, near...
• Re: Ideal Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 10:34:29 -0700
  ...3.3l 230 lbs ft/240 BHP > 7.) 16" wheels and wheelwells that take them without modification Boutique BS. stay with the 15" and...
• Re: Kool Patch
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 23:28:15 -0800
  ...some of the most solid vehicles i've seen are ones that have never been > undercoated..with factory paint still in the wheelwells.. > > > chris
• Re: Prototype rear bumper painted.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 12 Aug 2022 09:26:32 -0700
  ...would be that the EndCaps > > extend all the way to the WheelWells & then possibly Turn 90º inward to provide a solid MudFlap Mount ~ > > > >> On...
• Re: Fuel line relocating
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 10:16:46 -0500
  ...You might also get some of the smaller diameter hose (5mm, I think) that goes to the expansion tanks in the wheelwells. Mine practically...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 17 Oct 2003 22:22:03 +1300
  ...Cheaper, more reliable, more power. >7.) 16" wheels and wheelwells that take them without modification Wheelarches fit 17" with no modifications >8.) Optional bench...
• Re: Nearly creamed by a Syncro AW
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:31:37 -0800
  ...The look of the wheelwells is reminiscent of the Nash Metropolitan. http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/Dormobile/JHess/pictures/rCOMMER.jpeg Stephen --- Scott Daniel...
• Re: Gas pouring out when filling the tank
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 12 Dec 2010 13:44:05 -0500
  ...Be very careful pulling the small hoses off the nipples on the expansion tanks under the wheelwells. Twist gently. Carve the hose off with...
• Re: more Rust solutions...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 12:49:43 EDT
  ...seams, and sheetmetal on the inner rockers, and inside the rear wheelwells, under the van, to "protect it against the salt" now the van...
• Ultimate Tall Tires was Re: New 15" wheels and tires for OTTO!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 20:42:23 -0400
  ...I think this >is the largest tire that will fit without modifications to the body, and oh >do they fill up the wheelwells nicely...
• Trading time-'58 Ghia Coupe for a '56 Panel (w/ brake light)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  10 Apr 95 8:54:57 EDT
  ...reasonably good shape (good original paint/repaint, no rust, no cut wheelwells, and no major dings) with Cab Divider, either the original 36 horse...
• Re: Prototype rear bumper painted.
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Fri, 12 Aug 2022 10:52:29 -0800
  ...would be that the EndCaps > > > > extend all the way to the WheelWells & then possibly Turn 90º inward to provide a solid MudFlap Mount ~ > > > > > > > >> On...
• Re: Can you make the bus quiet?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 14:29:39 CDT
  ...this stuff can also be sprayed under the car, in the wheelwells and so forth to help quieten road noise. BUT!!! be sure NOT...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 17:58:50 -0700
  ...Hands I have actually performed a > Replacement of a Few C'O's > > & Grommets from the WheelWells with out dropping the Tank ~ > > > ORR~ DeanB >
• Re: Fuel Tank Crossover Vapor Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 8 May 2008 08:57:31 -0400
  ...Then when the tank's in, you can reach into the wheelwells to pop the plastic t-fittings into the seals. I did make...
• RE: gears for syncro 16--tall tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Aug 97 03:24:26 UT
  ...5" tall tire would have to be to fit in the wheelwells with the 16"/sawzall/plastic-wheelwell setup without bumping into other suspension...
• Re: "Wolf" bras, roof racks, bike racks, cupholders...
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Sun, 28 Jun 1998 16:47:23 -0230
  ...able to access the front rack by standing on the front wheelwells and the rear one from the bench seat .ie, no need to...
• Re: do NOT use BONDO to fix RUST...wasRe:Body filler on primer/rust treatment paint?
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 13 May 2007 10:36:06 -0700
  ...ie, behind the seams on the inner wheelwells or the leaky westy fill > ports where the water is coming thru in the first place...
• Re: Kool Patch
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 12:26:17 -0500
  ...that have never been > undercoated..with factory paint still in the wheelwells.. > > > chris > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best...
• Re: Vanagon Rustworthiness
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Oct 1996 09:33:29 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Pressure wash the wheelwells and let dry a day or two. Scrape off loose/flakey undercoat with stiff 1" wide putty knife. After oil...
• Re: Nearly creamed by a Syncro AW
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:50:51 -0800
  ...The look of the wheelwells is reminiscent of the Nash Metropolitan. http://www.lrfaq.org/Series/Dormobile/JHess/pictures/rCOMMER.jpeg Stephen --- Scott Daniel...
• Re: Soundproofing '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:55:55 -0400
  ...To reduce that you'd need to add sound insulation in the wheelwells. Since you are sitting on top of the tires, its actually...
• Re; Undercoating, and Bed Liner etc.
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 10:15:13 -0500
  ...When sprayed on new-good, painted service they can be wonderful, but when sprayed on old, partly rusted (and perhaps moist) surfaces (wheelwells of...
• FOR SALE '6? Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Tue, 30 Jul 1996 21:17:49 -0400
  ...However the floor generally looks solid, as do most outriggers, and the interior of the rear wheelwells. Rear corners OK rust where they meet...
• Re: Fuel Tank Crossover Vapor Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 8 May 2008 10:32:58 -0700
  ...Then when the tank's in, you can reach > into the wheelwells to pop the plastic t-fittings into the seals. > > I did make...
• Re: Soundproofing '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 20:18:21 -0700
  ...To reduce that you'd need to add sound insulation in the wheelwells. Since you are sitting on top of the tires, its actually...
• Re: do NOT use BONDO to fix RUST...wasRe:Body filler on primer/rust treatment paint?
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Sun, 13 May 2007 14:38:01 -0500
  ...ie, behind the seams on the inner wheelwells or the leaky westy >> fill >> ports where the water is coming thru in the first place...
• Re: Driving Westy to South America!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 96 10:01:58 PST
  ...The '78 bus has 14 inch rims and I think that 195s are not too wide that they would rub the wheelwells. You're...
• '68 Westy FS (NICE)
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 05 Jun 1996 23:55:24 -0400
  ...tube gone and replaced nicely but not origionally, and rear of wheelwells shows rust along joint with floor coming through, BUT this is the...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:22:53 -0700
  ...be able to put snow chains on these, they enlarged the wheelwells. In addition, the CV-joints and the brakes were modified, to stand...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:23:43 -0700
  ...be able to put snow chains on these, they enlarged the wheelwells. In addition, the CV-joints and the brakes were modified, to stand...
• RE: gears for syncro 16--tall tires
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 12 Aug 1997 15:53:19 -0400
  ...5" tall tire would have to >be to fit in the wheelwells with the 16"/sawzall/plastic-wheelwell setup >without bumping into other suspension...
• Re: Ultimate Tall Tires was Re: New 15" wheels and tires for OTTO!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 29 Aug 1999 20:40:47 -0700
  ...I think this >>is the largest tire that will fit without modifications to the body, and oh >>do they fill up the wheelwells nicely...
• Re: Soundproofing '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 21:10:37 -0700
  ...To reduce that you'd need to add sound insulation in the wheelwells. Since you are sitting on top of the tires, its actually...
• Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:29:26 -0700
  ...be > able to put snow chains on these, they enlarged the wheelwells. > In addition, the CV-joints and the brakes were modified, to stand...
• Re: Fender Flares - custom made
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 08:31:23 -0500
  ...arches are safe to cut the metal out of their wheelwells, touch these wheelwells up, and then skip installing any kind of arches at...
• Fuel Tank
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 07:06:13 -0700
  ...Why? All of the grommets were in excellent condition except for the ones on top of the vapor recovery tanks in the wheelwells, one...
• Re: Fuel Tank Crossover Vapor Assembly
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 8 May 2008 10:08:10 -0400
  ...Then when the tank's in, you can reach > into the wheelwells to pop the plastic t-fittings into the seals. > > I did make...
• The Ultimate Hall of Shamer
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 09 Apr 1996 12:09:25 -0400
  ...In the dark of wheelwells, against the sand, I saw antennae. Longusta, spiny lobster, in the Bahamas we call them crayfish, and they were...
• Re: Soundproofing '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 21 Oct 2012 11:10:51 -0400
  ...To reduce that you'd need to add sound insulation in the wheelwells. Since you are sitting on top of the tires, its actually...
• Re: more Rust solutions...
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 14:02:24 -0400
  ...seams, and sheetmetal on the inner rockers, and inside the rear wheelwells, under the van, to "protect it against the salt" now the van...
• Re: "Wolf" bras, roof racks, bike racks, cupholders...
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 09:15:36 -0400
  ...able to access the front > rack by standing on the front wheelwells and the rear one from the > bench > seat .ie, no need to...
• Re: Soundproofing '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 21 Oct 2012 08:53:47 -0700
  ...To reduce that you'd need to add sound insulation in the wheelwells. Since you are sitting on top of the tires, its actually...
• Re: Ultimate Tall Tires was Re: New 15" wheels and tires for OTTO!
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 08:55:55 -0400
  ...I think this >>>is the largest tire that will fit without modifications to the body, and oh >>>do they fill up the wheelwells nicely...
• Wannabus seeks advice (semi-long)
  Historical mailing list - Dave Backe
  Thu, 08 Feb 96 07:28:22 -0700
  ...the entire body and bumpers, most notably under the window seals. Wheelwells, frame and floorboards all look very clean. My first question is around...
• Re: Re; Undercoating, and Bed Liner etc.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 11:08:12 -0500
  ...When sprayed on new-good, painted service they > can be wonderful, but when sprayed on old, partly rusted (and perhaps > moist) surfaces (wheelwells of...