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• PREVIEW ACCEPTANCE 0058: capitalized recipient mail round trip
  Email contribution - Michael Barbine
  2026-10-15T22:51:15.000Z
  ...This message verifies that an authenticated, confirmed subscriber can create a forum thread through a capitalized Vanagon recipient after a temporary disabled-address test...
• Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 12:04:02 EST
  Does anyone have any leads for a source for a torque converter for an 84 Vanagon? Gossett VW in Memphis wants more than $500...
• [PREVIEW TEST] The bus wants coffee before mile zero
  Email contribution - Michael Barbine
  2026-10-19T05:33:36.000Z
  ...preview acceptance reply for gerry-mail-20261019-a.
• Re: Are Audi wheels unsafe on a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 21 Sep 2003 05:48:01 +1200
  >One way to tell cast from forged is by looking at the bare alloy surface with >a magnifying glass (best with jeweler's loop...
• Contact for VDO Gauges
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 95 16:34 CST
  ...For the gauge tekkies, there is also *press something* for marine and *press something else* for aircraft(?). Somehow this must tie in to the...
• where to get an accelerator cable
  Historical mailing list - Tim Leek
  Sat, 20 May 2006 07:11:50 -0400
  ...Thanks for the recent advice on poptop conversions. I'm now in the market for a new accelerator cable for an 87 vanagon gl...
• Re: Canvas for '79 Westy
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 09:12:25 -0100
  > Anyone know of any suppliers, other than Bus Boys, who make/sell > replacement canvas for a 1979 Westy? Yes. Me. $229 for a 3...
• electronic gauges
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 15:16:36 -0800
  For those of you looking for options for gauges, or something different for your vans, check out www.venom-performance.com for digital gauges...
• Exact Formula for L82 Deltron
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 17:28:05 -0700
  L82 "Silver White" is typically used only on the bumpers, wheels, and where applicable, the poptop for the Westfalias. This L82 differs from the...
• Re: 71 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Jan 1995 12:28:01 -0600 (CST)
  ...Yesterday, in my quest for the ultimate source for reliable power, I compared prices for (comparable) items from both Bugpack and Gene Berg. I...
• auto KEP adaptor plate for sale + starter
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 06:10:14 -0700
  folks, i have a brand new Kennedy adaptor plate for an automatic engine for sale. Project is now a no-go. This plate is...
• Eng.swaps-'86 Jetta eng. FS...
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  02 Feb 97 15:54:38 EST
  Hi folks, I saw an ad for a '86 Jetta engine for sale. the car was wrecked, and I think they wanted like 200...
• Re: RoadHaus - Front AC Kit Install / Final Report
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 21 Dec 2002 20:01:24 -0700
  ...http://www.williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/acsys1.jpg http://www.williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/acsys2.jpg http://www.williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/acsys3.jpg...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - Syncronicity1
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:59:51 -0700
  I know this will be unpopular with some people, but it really is time to move this email list to be a web forum...
• Looking for an oil pan
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 08:18:15 -0400
  Hi, I'm looking for an oil pan for a Vanagon diesel engine. Anybody has one for sale. It's for a Jetta 97...
• Interstate batteries...
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Thu, 11 Jun 1998 19:05:35 -0400
  ...Diehard Gold Eveready (for Costco Wholesale) Duralast (for Autozone) Tough one (for Parts America) EverLast (for WalMart/Sam's Club) Motorcraft (for FOMOCO) JCI...
• Vanagon Bras and Covers Sale (AD)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 12:57:00 EDT
  Selling premium Bras for Vanagons for $99 (please specify year). Made in the USA by Wolf and have a lifetime warranty. Also running a...
• Conversion factor
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Hill
  Sat, 25 Jan 2003 06:57:00 -0600
  ...For Furlongs/Fortnight to Miles/Hour 1.96/5280 = ~.00372 (multiply by this factor) For Miles/Hour to Furlongs/Fortnight 5280/1.96 = ~2688...
• Re: Ch**slers "inventions"
  Historical mailing list - William A. Killian
  Thu, 5 Dec 1996 00:20:12 -0500 (EST)
  ...BUT... > > > >Cab forward is the engine mushed as far forward as possible with the > >wheels moved to the corners. > > Not really. The intent is...
• Formula for calculating speed w/given gear ratios
  Historical mailing list - R J Bellanca
  Fri, 04 Jul 1997 06:16:09 -0700
  I know there's someone out there with a handy dandy formula for calculating top end for different gear ratio's and rear ends...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - Peter R. Guerzenich Small
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 15:16:50 -0600
  Here, here! That would make searching the forums so much easier. On Aug 25, 2008, at 2:59 PM, Syncronicity1 <syncronicity1@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• Re: Source for Torque Converter?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sat, 1 Jan 2005 13:40:14 -0800
  Rico, I sell rebuilt torque converters for $115/exchange ($50 core charge), plus shipping. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• 15" Alloy wheels for sale $200 for set of 4
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 03:11:59 EDT
  15" alloy wheels for sale, fit vanagon , 5x112, $200 for set of 4. bolt on any vanagon, same bolt pattern. email for pics. can...
• for sale: grey JUMPSEAT for westy or any van
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Sep 2003 15:31:17 EDT
  ...grey jumpseat for westy or any van. mount behind front pass seat for extra passenger. easy in/out. comes w/ all hardware and seatbelts...
• Newer updated list of PARTS FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 11:54:33 -0400
  ...I have quite a few engine and electrical parts for sale from my '87 2.1L Westy. Here are the items available: *Metal bracket...
• Parts wanted for '88 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sat, 6 Nov 2004 23:16:19 -0800
  ...Also looking for any suggestions for Pull n' Pay VW salvage yards in the Seattle/Tacoma area. Stuff I'm looking for 1) Horn...
• Re: Request for consensus on Head Leaks
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Mon, 25 Mar 1996 12:49:32 CST6CDT
  ...The cost for parts for my '91 is $190 per side for the gasket > kit and $560 each for heads, or $1500 for the...
• 80-83 Aircooled Vanagon Parts for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 25 May 2001 09:09:02 -0500
  80-83 Aircooled Vanagon Parts for sale. Go to this site and check out VW PARTS FOR SALE http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/stanvan/stanvan...
• looking for a Behr front AC unit for a Westy.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:27:16 -0500
  Volks, A friend is looking for a Behr front AC unit for a Westy. Does anyone have unit for sale? Thanks, Larry www.roadhaus...
• free table leg---line forms to the right...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 23:00:24 -0700 (MST)
  The vanagon table leg has been spoken for. If they fade I already have a list forming. I gues there would be a small...
• questions about other vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 06:02:13 +0000
  Does anyone know an internet site for international trucks? I'm looking for a gearbox for a 64 International one ton flatbed. Thanks for...
• Re: Buying a vanagon??? What do I look for? (Or,for you English professors, For what do I look?)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 06:29:06 -0700
  ...As for a specific checklist for Wasserboxers, I've never seen one. Why don't you compile one? Jim Veverka Family wrote: > > Jim, > It...
• Re: Attn All Canadian Gun Owners RE: trade a gun for a Vanagon (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Mon, 29 May 2017 16:37:25 -0700
  This is really inappropriate for the Vanagon List. Please take this to some "gun" related forum. The fact that it involves trading a Vanagon...
• Re: Vanagon TV siting
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 05 Mar 97 21:28:45 CST
  On Wed, 5 Mar 1997 14:04:24 -0600 Karen Winter said: >his passion for automobiles. When he made the comment" I have a...
• Fw: [dbginfo] Forecast for upcoming BNNTA...
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 07:55:44 -0500
  Hi all, The weather forecast sounds exceptional for this upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend and for "Busses Nowhere Near The Arch #17". After the...
• Re: Rear wheel lug nuts
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sun, 29 Nov 2015 14:26:29 -0500
  Jaime, If you are looking for lug nuts for steel wheels, I have some I could send you. Just send me a private email...
• Fwd: Vanagon Westy for sale southern Colorado
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 20 Jun 2005 19:47:55 -0700
  ...Vanagon Westy for sale Fort Garland Southern Colorado: http://home.earthlink.net/~w6zno/Vanagon/ForSale.html -- Gnarlie, in Spokane for the summer
• 1990 Syncro West for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Ryan London
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 18:04:22 -0600
  CROSS-POST- SORRY Folks a sad day for me has come, must sell the Syncro 1990 White Syncro Westy 182,000 Miles, 3 Owners...
• Misc for sale
  Historical mailing list - Rastus Miner
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 16:49:39 EST
  ...All for 84 Vanagon Bentley(used good condition) Rear Brake Hardware Kit( new in box) Rear Heater Core (new in box) Would like $100...
• Re: Friday -Thanks Guys Bumper Sticker Contest
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 21:34:33 -0800
  ...On 12/13/02 8:24 PM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote: > Thanks for all the great bumper sticker ideas. > Seems with all...
• Looking for some interior parts for a 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 23 Dec 2013 10:23:17 -0500
  I am looking for a nice passenger front seat for a 91 Westy. Must have black piping on seat and no cig burn holes...
• On-line source for auto parts
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 08:25:33 -0700
  I just found out about a source for ordering *all kinds* of parts on line (for those of us that have "regular" cars, too...
• 78 VW Bus 4 Sale
  Historical mailing list - JIM VETTE
  10 Dec 1995 00:14:45 -0500
  ...I am posting this for a friend. It runs. Is in Olympia, Washington. She is asking about $550 for it. Call (360)-843-2030...
• Handbrake cables for 1967 Type II
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Apr 1996 22:34:35 -0400 (EDT)
  Mail sent from AIR Mosaic (16-bit) version 3.06.04.01 Please forward this if necessary... I have just been quoted $80 (Can...
• tent poles
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Mon, 13 May 1996 07:57:27 -0500
  Hi ! Still looking for side tent poles for my 70s westy tent. Specifically, the mail poles (for me), and the top corners (senter) for...
• Im also looking for tires for my Vanagon westy
  Historical mailing list - tina canny
  Mon, 6 Sep 2010 08:59:17 -0700
  Hello All, Does anyone have a good tire recommendation for the Los Angeles area? What is the best size to get for the extra...
• [NVC] Vacuum Forming
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 14:06:53 -0600
  I now have access to a fair sized vacuum forming machine. Has a 6" x 24" x 48" forming capacity. Can vacuum form materials...
• Re: Bentley manual question...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 22:20:22 -0400
  > Powells, our local book store has 2, 1991 new for $99 and a 1991 used (get > this) for $131 !? > > I called Powells, and asked...
• What's it worth?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 24 Nov 2003 22:00:23 -0800
  Can anyone point me somewhere that I can get idea what a '91 Syncro Vanagon can sell for? Highest /lowest prices? I know that...
• Source For Screws For Pop Top Canvas Found
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 25 Aug 2014 11:40:58 -0700
  Thanks for all the great tips on finding stainless screws for the pop top canvas. There is a source for a complete kit from...
• any winter parking near Ottawa ON
  Historical mailing list - G-Reg
  Sat, 28 Dec 2013 16:40:50 -0500
  Hi looking for outdoor storage for my van for over the winter. Looking for near as possible to Ottawa. and willing to pay. Thanks...
• Re: 1990 Westfalia For Sale
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:52:53 -0600
  ...You just have to store them for the new owner, for a long, long time. This happens to me regularly. The new owner gasps...
• Re: $100 Reward Results
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 18 Jul 2014 15:40:29 -1000
  it stands for Scott Daniel Foss.. but I prefer to go by my joke name of Jim Lahey .. which is a main character on...
• Repost: 1978 Westy Restoration Project
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Sep 95 22:31 AST
  Hi all! Several days ago I sent a message asking for some parts for my 1978 Westy. Luckily I received a message from Scoob...
• *** Needed, source for metric hose ***
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jun 1995 18:10:28 -0400
  As the title implies, I am looking for a distributor, a shop, or a manufacturer who carries metric size hose, for applications on my...
• vanagon goodies for sale
  Historical mailing list - THE SCHMIDTS
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 16:40:06 -0700
  . Having sold my 84 westy, the following items are up for sale. These are mostly NEW spares I was carrying. In most cases, the...
• Tow Bar for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sun, 26 Dec 1999 23:35:01 -0500
  Anybody know of a source for a good reliable (detachable) tow bar for towing my Vanagon? For that matter might someone have one for...
• Re: What's it worth?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 24 Nov 2003 23:57:06 -0700
  http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/prices-for-vw-buses.txt Look at that list, Robert. Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups...
• Re: Friday -Thanks Guys Bumper Sticker Contest
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 23:20:36 -1000
  ...else... (for my 83 Air > Cooled) > Ask me about microwaving cats for fun and profit! (for my 92 Ford > Sedan) > Lotto loser (for my...
• For Sale: vanagon parts headrests, dash pads, chrome hubcaps, alloys,etc...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Mar 2002 12:06:24 EST
  for sale: - pair of brown vanagon headrests, fit all vanagons, front middle or rear - 15" alloy wheels for vanagon $200 for all 4 -black...