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• OT: Photo of old BMW motorhome
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 18 May 2001 02:45:11 EDT
  ...click link to see photo: <A HREF="http://images.traderonline.com/images/pix/sandiego/SD010403fal0102.jpg"> http://images.traderonline.com/images/pix/sandiego/SD010403fal0102...
• Pop top sanding?
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Wed, 29 Aug 2001 23:02:46 -0500
  ...Was thinking of sanding or using the 3M sponge. TIA [text/html]
• Re: Rust treatment, or repair? please read (a little too long)
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 09:34:27 -0800
  > >I THEN had the opportunity to see firsthand the effects that sandblasting had >on a rusty piece of steel. I was amazed to say...
• Re: last call for axle cleaning suggestions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 22:19:07 -0600
  Wes, Use a solvent to clean all grease and dirt from the shaft, then sand lightly the portion of the shaft between where the...
• Re: Syncro on the Dunes?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 13:37:49 -0800
  ...as we got to the area where the sand was wet, the Beetle's rear wheels gently sank into the wet sand until it...
• Re: Ultimate Fix #1
  Historical mailing list - Ed Sato
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 20:18:13 -1000
  Use a fine grade of sand paper. Something like 240 or 320. Don't sand too much just enough to get it clean and...
• Sandblasting Rust with Scuba Tank
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sat, 17 Feb 2001 20:41:27 -0800
  Has any one ever tried sandblasting with a scuba tank on? My idear is to use a mini tank for lightness and an old...
• Re: Rust removal.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 21 Jun 2006 19:27:45 -0400
  Dont know about sand blasting,but if you decide to sand blast, glass beading is now usually used in place of sand blasting.Dont...
• Sandblasting/bead-blasting
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 20:17:15 -0400
  ...Anybody know of someone in the Charlottesville, Virginia area that does sand-blasting or bead-blasting? I'd like to get my headlight buckets...
• Re: Grill
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Fri, 26 May 2006 23:01:43 -0400
  ...Sand the plastic first, use a fill/sandable grey primer, sand again and then I hit them with an industrial high solids flat black...
• Re: Sand Blasting
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 17:54:54 +1200
  >I bought me a cheap little sand blasting gun. >I read the instructions and laid out all my parts I wanted to clean. >Then...
• Re: trip report and photos--Utah desert--road conditions
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 20 Mar 2005 11:23:46 -0700
  ...The principal problem is sand--very, very fine, red sand. If it is damp, it is quite firm. It blows across the area, so...
• Syncro.... sure!
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 17:26:30 -0500
  So Hans was trying to have fun in soft sand with a 2WD Syncro (left the 4WD shaft at home???) http://www.benplace.com...
• Re: couple of abrasive recommendations
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:05:43 -0800
  ...But, I find that I get a much flatter finish with the palm sander. Of course, the longer the sander the flatter the finish...
• Re: A/C QUESTION ON 90 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:25:18 EDT
  ...I can understand that the Sanden 510 may not be as smooth as the Sanden 709 and the greatest consideration will probably be the...
• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair
  Historical mailing list - WestyLuvr
  Mon, 30 Mar 1998 22:09:28 EST
  ...I just used a sanding block to sand down the high spots even with the sealing surface of the head. I think this is...
• Re: Wet Sanding Acrylic Enamel
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 8 May 2001 21:26:43 -0400
  At 04:44 PM 5/8/2001 -0400, Paul Borghese wrote: > > Does anyone know if you can wet sand acrylic enamel then use a...
• Re: painting handles
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 19:10:39 -0600
  ...I use a small file to touch up any nicks, and lightly sand with 600 grit sandpaper prior to painting. I generally service the...
• Re: Where to buy intake manifold?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Jan 2004 01:42:31 EST
  In a message dated 1/9/04 9:13:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, Cotsford@AOL.COM writes: > > I will try the sanding/sandblasting...
• RE: Defiled!! (By some sorry individual)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Jun 1995 10:21:42 -0700
  ...Scratch Primer Paint (no sanding) !! !! ++++\ /+++# #+++++++++#!!!!#+++++++++++++++ Paint -----\ /-----####-----------####---------------- Primer ======\/=======##=============##================= Metal ================================================= Scratch Primer Sanding Paint Clear Coat (no sanding) ________ ++++\ /+++# #+++++++ ++++++!!!!!!+++++!!!!!!++++++++++ Paint -----\ /-----####---------####--------####-------####----------- Primer ======\/=======##===========##==========##=========##============ Metal ================================================================== Its this kind of thinking...
• Re: couple of abrasive recommendations
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:58:15 -0600
  ...Great for the >> brushed/satin finish. >>> >> http://www.walter.com/Walter/en-ca/abrasives/line-finishing/drum-sanders-drums/blendex >>> >>> >>> I'm not trying...
• Sanding enamel
  Historical mailing list - Paul Borghese
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 12:12:21 -0400
  A few weeks ago I posted a question asking about sanding acrylic enamel. After following some suggestions I am still having problems. After the...
• Re: Washing Your Westy/Removing Paint
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 23:06:07 -0500
  ...If there isn't an air compressor available, and a professional DA sander, then an electric orbital sander will work just fine. It will...
• Watch "Changing the oil in a Sanden Style Compressor" on YouTube
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 6 Aug 2016 10:39:52 -0500
  ...The Sanden website did not explain that very well, but Sanden was insistant that if the AC is used regularly, the receiver/dryer should...
• need Advice Rebuilding an 84 engine
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 16:47:04 -0800
  ...Does anyone know anything about sandblasting the heads using plastic > > pellets instead of sand, and then coating the heads with enamel top keep down...
• Re: oil pressure problems,still
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:54:11 -0700
  ...Thanks for taking the time to > forward that ebay link for the Subaue sandwitch plate.I contacted that OK wth is Subaue sandwitch plate...
• Re: Sandblasting
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 10 Sep 1999 07:46:18 -0400
  ...If this is a one shot deal, there are people that do sandblasting for industry, that you can hire. I had my 1936 chrysler...
• Re: [Syncro] Is it about time for Sandblasting?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 31 Oct 2000 23:54:42 -0500
  ...Whats the big deal? I sand blast anything with rust. The problem then becames what to do with it to prevent rusting again. Plating...
• Re: Syncro on the Beach
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 6 Jul 1999 12:14:27 -0700
  ...An 86 Syncro Weekender 50 yards back from the Pacific Ocean, > blue sky, 12 miles of white sand to the north, 12 miles of...
• Re: CA Beach camping reccomendations
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 22:34:11 -0800
  ...You drive right out on the beach and camp on the sand. Be darn careful you're above high tide and hope that the...
• Re: Painted the "Iron Igloo" today!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 10 May 2000 21:43:54 -0500
  ...Marshall > > >Marshall Ruskin wrote: > >> To make this concept of hard work more concrete, consider that the entire >> black guide coat was wet-sanded OFF...
• Re: Scratched Paint Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 13:12:55 -0500
  I would not sand the scratch out, I would fill it with spot putty and then sand, prime and paint. You might want to...
• Re: Pismo beach SVRA (CA)
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Sun, 21 Oct 2001 21:07:16 -0700
  ...Mike From Sacramento and other sandy places [took a long, long time to get all the sand out of the van, still some in...
• Re: OT: Photo of old BMW motorhome
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Fri, 18 May 2001 07:06:33 -0700
  ...click link to see photo: > ><A >HREF="<a href=http://images.traderonline.com/images/pix/sandiego/SD010403fal0102.jpg>htt p://images.traderonline.com/images...
• Re: Camping with and EZ-up Tent
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 11:50:10 -0400
  ...Also optional sand-weighted feet are >available which won't rip and get sand in your van like sand bags (and >require no teathering...
• Re: OFFER: Wooden windows in SE GR- Mulick area
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:05:56 -0800
  ...Moderator, please bounce that post. --- On Tue, 11/24/09, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: >: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.c4 a????
• Re: 2WD sand capabilities?
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 22:35:54 +0000
  ...It is only sand and rocks there. > I had to be very careful around the sand. I would get stuck in it very > easily...
• Re: new owner - dumb question!
  Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 02:00:07 -0700
  ...Jim Sandahl <sandahl@MALIBUONLINE.COM> To: Vanagon@VANAGON.COM <Vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Tuesday, September 08, 1998 3:14 PM Subject: new owner - dumb...
• Re: need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 13:29:38 -0800
  ...Bradshaw wrote: > > > > Does anyone know anything about sandblasting the heads using plastic > > pellets instead of sand, and then coating the heads with enamel top...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: regular vanagon on the beach?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 27 Jun 2009 15:36:27 -0700
  I missed Friday..so Stuck in sand? We once watched a brand new 30' Southwind motor home 'go under' on Jauncalito (sp?) beach in...
• Re: Syncro on the Dunes?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Nov 1996 09:52:19 -0400 (AST)
  ...Luckily friends towed us out, but I will no longer >underestimate little patches of sand... > >And, no I don't think a syncro would...
• Re: alloy wheel refinishing
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 21:59:37 -0800
  On 3/28/06, dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote: > looking for some pointers on preping alloys wheels to be repainted. > do you sand...
• Re: shore power vs batteries
  Historical mailing list - Michael Richardson
  Fri, 1 Aug 2014 18:25:36 -0400
  ...There is no passthrough outlet on the driver side. -- ] Never tell me the odds! | ipv6 mesh networks [ ] Michael Richardson, Sandelman Software Works | network architect...
• Syncro on the Dunes?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Anderson
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 21:43:54 -0500
  How well does a Syncro Westy fare on sand dunes? We have a pretty good set of dunes on the west side of Michigan...
• OIL COOLER FILTER SANDWICH PLATE + THERMOSTAT experiences need
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sat, 15 Apr 2017 21:37:12 -0700
  ...Recently I bought the empi oil cooler filter sandwich plate, AN8 PTFE stainless braid hose, the empi thermostat and all the expensive fitting 3...
• Sand seal pullies!?!?!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 1996 09:07:15 -0400
  Has anyone ever heard of a "sand seal pully"? Does this require special venting of the crankcase? Thanks, ...Markus ---------------------------------- '66 "rough looker, hackjob skylit...
• Re: [Fwd: Re: need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine]
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 17 Dec 1996 16:27:57 -0800
  ...Bradshaw wrote: > > > > > > Does anyone know anything about sandblasting the heads using plastic > > pellets instead of sand, and then coating the heads with enamel top...
• Re: Sanding Sticks
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 07:24:14 -0700
  ...Then I remembered Sanding > Sticks, and small work became soooo much easier. I get mine from Woodcraft, > as they are near me. > http://www...
• Re: Syncro on the Dunes?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 12:22:24 -0500
  ...The dunes I'm familiar with are very soft shifting sand and I suspect a Vanagon Syncro would fare poorly. The Syncro has quite...
• Re: Alloy center hub
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 2 Nov 2016 12:41:59 -0700
  ...sand them lightly, sand the hub to, put on some grease or silicone spray will help... it should be loose enough to put them...
• Atlanta, GA Meetup (1st Wednesday)
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 3 Dec 2012 09:11:06 -0500
  ...7:00 PM or thereabouts (Vanagon Time)Location is the Mellow Mushroom in Sandy Springs, 6100 Roswell Road. http://mellowmushroom.com/store/sandysprings Geo...
• Re: need advice re: rebuilding 84 Vanagon engine
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Mon, 16 Dec 1996 18:07:28 -0800
  ...Bradshaw wrote: > > > > > > > Does anyone know anything about sandblasting the heads using plastic > > > pellets instead of sand, and then coating the heads with enamel top...
• Re: Rusty Screws in Canada?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 16 Aug 2006 11:54:12 -0400
  I just sold a diesel Vanagon DM code transmission.They could have used it to convert their Vanagon to a sand rail Vanagon. The...
• Re: LP tank--Epoxy paint V.S Urethane paint
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 17:45:43 -0800
  My suggestion is to take the valves off and sand blast and powder coat the LP tank. That is what I did. With only...
• Re: Fahrtengruven
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 06:47:09 -0500 (EST)
  ...What's the difference between a sand storm and a Klingon fart? A. A sand storm doesn't glow in the dark! "Just fartin...
• Re: newbie questions: offroad, addnl. seating, cover
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
  Tue, 26 May 1998 19:29:01 -0400
  Klaus and Sandy Hahn wrote: > Working on a good name for our new buddy- probably have to wait for > the road trip. I think...
• Re: Tranny musings (or, getting stuck on my lawn)
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Thu, 28 Aug 2014 16:18:19 -0600
  ...I got to harder sand just as my momentum was expiring. That made me cautious about sand. When I had the tranny rebuilt I...
• Re: (F) I'm having too much fun - TOTAL vanagon content
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:54:57 -0700
  To get out of a straight jacket "Mix, fill, grind, mix, fill, grind, fill, sand, fill, sand ...... prime, prime, paint, paint, paint.." That should...
• Re: Repairing the piting in WBX heads.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 11:20:29 -0600
  ...Flood the sandpaper with water and scrub the head (flat side down, of course) on the sandpaper until the JB weld is flush with...
• Re: experience using Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (Oil Thermostat), Type 4 Engines (-8AN Tight Clearance Fittings), MOC-SP1TM18
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 6 Jun 2017 12:39:21 -0400
  ...looking to buy a thermostatic sandwich adapter for my secondary oil > cooler and found the Mocal Thermostatic Sandwich Adapter (Oil > Thermostat), Type 4 Engines...