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• Re: Your Opinion: Subaru or not to Subaru (Engine swap)
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 16:23:28 -0500
  ...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
• Re: Painting Vanagon Fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 10:18:02 -0500
  ...After that forget it--it's like sanding a brick. I have a bra on the front end of my Van, and it doesn...
• Re: Friday: Is it a Van or what?
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 14:31:20 -0700
  ...T1=Splitty T2=Bay T3=Brick T4/T5=Not appreciated enough to warrant any endearing nicknames. I would say Minivan, but they're built...
• Re: stainless steel braided brake hose kits - do they make a difference?
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:40:31 -0500
  ...dspace.dial.pipex.com/prod/dialspace/town/pipexdsl/u/au > > mb39/brickwerks/products/T3/brakes/braids/braids.htm > > > > so since i am in the...
• Re: rear wipers
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:00:54 -0700
  ...the additional complication of the rear washer gear. > > > > > > > > Yep, the aerodymic brick of a Type II T3 Transporter (and camper) sucks > up > > all the...
• Re: Westfalia Canvas Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Angus Macnab
  Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:16:47 -0700
  ...http://www.limbobus.org/poptop.htm -Angus 84 - Brick brown Westy - Seattle On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 1:43 PM, Jon Kanas<kanas...
• ITS FIXED!!!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bushore
  Sun, 12 Feb 1995 04:54:18 -0600
  ...Has anyone ever went to a job interview drving their breadloaf? (oh, in my vehicle dynamics class, the prof calls our models "bricks". I...
• Re: Fry-day Fun -- it's even somewhat on topic!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 10:55:24 -0600
  ...Lightini Hopkins, Traci Chapman, ZZ Top, Tori Amis, Toni Braxton, Edi Brickel, Rod Stewart, James Taylor and that is about 1/3 of the...
• 86 syncro passenger van for sale...Asheville, NC
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 19:00:55 -0500
  ...my farm! Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at...
• Re: Need power lock motor please help
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 23 Oct 2003 11:34:23 -0700
  ...Thanks! Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint...
• New Sliding Door Lock
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 23 May 2005 20:41:29 -0500
  After 17 years the ol' Red Brick has a new sliding door lock. That lock has been a problem off and on for the...
• Re: Computers on board?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Sep 1994 11:43:37 -0500 (CDT)
  > > Do any of you keep a computer on your brick? Besides the engine one, >I mean. I'm restoring a '73 Westy and want...
• Re: Florida lemons
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Wed, 24 Aug 94 6:30:24 PDT
  ...I remember hearing how > "breadloaves" were not REAL VW vans in the late 60s...when the > "bricks" came out....Gaaawwwwddd!!!...they, too were not...
• Understanding AFC fuel injection--question
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 18:33:27 -0500
  ...Adam P 81 Vanagon westy ( The Brick) 70 SingleCab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "ol yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) Used Vanagon Parts for...
• Hats off to the finder of the Sherwin-Williams pop-top paint!
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 17:15:55 -0400
  ...Now I can install my solar vent!!! Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter...
• Re: ATTN: 80-83 Owners
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 07:57:44 -0500
  ...But the time bomb is ticking on something that > can > easily be adjusted correctly once and for all. > > Adam P > 81 Westy "The Brick...
• Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Sun, 18 Jan 2004 06:18:58 -0500
  ...an "extra" Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at...
• Re: What I did a few weeks ago--a pallet in my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 08:33:50 -0500
  ...to carry more than half it's own weight in books, bricks, > cement, rocks, whatever. > > And it isn't classifeid as a half ton...
• Re: A-Arms
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:00:33 -0400
  ...I know Brickworks sells a patch for this but I do not think they ship to the states. I would also have to get...
• Re: Syncro Westie GVW?
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 18:50:21 +0000
  ...Hope this helps, Harry. > So what is the real answer for "how much does ruby-the-red-brick weigh?" > > Anyone weighed their syncro-westie...
• Re: How to disable oil warning buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 13 May 2004 18:08:26 -0400
  ...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
• Re: Looking for Camping suggestions around Quebec QC and Windham NY
  Historical mailing list - House Sell
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 21:51:32 -0400
  ...We were there last August (with one more brick, 1 bay and 1 Eurovan and the mammuts), on saturday evening after a night into...
• Re: Buying parts in England?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 7 Feb 2014 15:11:02 -0500
  ...Mainly suspension bits. > > Where would this person start?? I know brickwerks is in West Yorkshire, but > that is almost 4 hours away. I there...
• Re: heavy steering wheel
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 16:02:02 -0500 (EST)
  ...It will make you want to turn figure eights in the parking lot of the Mirage. -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick Unix Development RTP...
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 29 May 1998
  Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
  Sat, 30 May 1998 09:01:15 -0700
  ...cylinder, bad rear brakes or what? > > Thanks in advance! > -- Colin Moran Beebe Ar. '86 Syncro GL "The Bronze Brick" 200,000 and still going
• Re: Coded Radio Update
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 13:52:50 -0400
  ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 75...
• Day 2 (west to east) Gallup, NM.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 01:51:10 EDT
  ...The purple (camper) brick is getting about 18.5 mpg. Which is about what I expect from a Syncro. Tomorrow we head towards Telluride...
• Your early Morning/digifant/digitool brain teaser
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 07:26:22 -0400
  ...Any ideas? Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988...
• Re: Is a aircooled vanagon ECU different between automatic and manual transmissions?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 11:54:07 -0600
  ...or > something.......... > > Any advice is appreciated. > > > Adam P > 81 Westy "The Brick " > 70 Single Cab "Whitey" > 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" > 73 Transporter (STILL at...
• Re: Need listmember coupon code!!
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Wed, 2 Jul 2003 20:25:01 -0400
  ...do not have >it" Go figure....... > >Adam P >81 Westy "The Brick " >70 Single Cab "Whitey" >74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" >73 Transporter (STILL at...
• Re: Towing capacity of vanagon GL camper 2.1 Litre engine
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 06:34:04 -0500
  ...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
• Re: cruise control on an air cooled westy
  Historical mailing list - Ron
  Sat, 13 Dec 2014 11:13:37 -0800
  It's called a brick! Just remember that it is there so you don't stub your toe. Be careful while using on steep...
• Re: CCC's bay area explosives extravaganza!
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 20:29:07 -0300
  ...So that was you!!!:-) Bugs & Things & Bricks...Oh, my! Roy -- Roy Nicholl Atlantic Systems Group Phone: (506) 453-3505 Incutech Centre Fax: (506) 453...
• VANAGON digest 801
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 1996 09:55:14 +0500
  ...The shifter comes out of the dashboard, and shifts worse than any VW brick I've driven. The inside space was remarkably good for...
• Canadian rebuilds
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Aug 1997 11:22:38 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Colin Moran '86 Syncro GL "The Bronze Brick" 188,000 and still going
• Re: Coolant tank
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 10 Jun 1999 21:52:49 -0400
  ...Be sure when you're ordering to > order a gasket for the level sensor. > > >Colin > >The Bronze Brick > >211,800 miles > > Pete C (with...
• Re: Coolant Tank
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 07:49:11 -0700
  ...I don't need > the overflow tank just > the main coolant tank. > > Colin > The Bronze Brick > 212,000 mi. _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get your...
• Re: Digitool data and more info; need source for correct oxygen sensor.
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 19:53:09 -0500
  ...Let me have it! Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint...
• Re: Adding Slick50 to engine and transmission of 91 Westy, Opinion?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Sat, 7 Sep 2002 19:12:40 -0400
  ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 75...
• Re: a completely different cooling question
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 20:11:15 -0500
  ...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
• RE: Trip Report: Border partings :-(
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Tue, 23 Jul 1996 18:41:04 -0300
  ...Bugs & Things & Bricks [Full of bricks...of course]...Oh, my! Roy -- Roy Nicholl Atlantic Systems Group Phone: (506) 453-3505 Incutech Centre Fax: (506...
• Fog light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Bolliver
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 10:41:10 -0600
  ...Colin Moran "The Bronze Brick" [text/html]
• Re: Any Fiat Spider owners out there?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 20:15:14 -0400
  ...the Pininfarina version was imported by Malcolm Bricklin, who also brought us two other automotive marketing failures - the Yugo, and the Subaru 360 (a...
• Re: ( help )fuel filter pressure now
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 05:27:31 -0400
  ...it indicating flow direction Adam P Charleston,SC 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at...
• Re: Vanagon abuse!
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 12:14:03 -0400
  Totally amazing! Probably done by the owner himself! With cheap spraypaint! Adam P Charleston,SC 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74...
• Re: List Split Announcement [IMPORTANT]
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 13:23:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...hate to see this disapear when the split window/loaf/early brick crowd has spun off onto another list.... You said that this is...
• rear gas can carrier ( winkler )
  Historical mailing list - Matt Brickell
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 19:53:06 -0500
  ...Thanks all! Matt Brickell 83 Jetta T-Diesel 86 Jetta Diesel 84 Vanagon Westy ( Gas ) Olathe, KS PS. Anyone from my general area ( Kansas...
• Re: Electric Vanagon FS at zapworld.com
  Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
  Thu, 1 Sep 2005 21:59:42 -0700
  even if you were able to increase the range x4 - it would still suck for a $10k lead(as in battery) brick. Until there...
• Modifying Vanagon gas tank for more fuel capacity - 4 gallon increase
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 20:07:19 EDT
  this evening i took an old vanagon gas tank, laid it on the driveway, and used bricks and boards and tape to build "walls...
• Re: Any tricks for warped door cards?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 22 Oct 2024 16:42:26 +0000
  ...Then, place on nice flat concrete surface, with addition of heavy bricks all across.  Let dry for several days.  Use quality spray adhesive, like...
• Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 18:03:55 -0500
  a bug is a Type 1 a bus is a Type 2 (T1=splitty, T2=loaf, T3=brick, T4=Eurovan) my .02 Matt CHRIS...
• Re: See two aitch five oh aitch and Water
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 23 May 2007 02:40:05 -0500
  ...little math background necessary but an interesting take on fueling our > bricks and the 'system cost' of C2-H5-OH. > > Remembering my organic chemistry...
• Welcome message changes
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Sat, 13 May 1995 14:54:03 -0500 (CDT)
  ...As a curiosity and a service to the electronic community, Joel Walker (jwalker@ua1vm.ua.edu) is compiling a list of where the bricks...
• (F) New to the list... Vanagon itch needs to be scratched!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 09:26:23 -0500
  ...It was the single DUMBEST move I've ever made! I've recently begun the search for another brick to love, and actually found...
• Hodgepodge...
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Michael Stevens
  Wed, 20 Jul 94 16:27:18 EDT
  ...is good too) I'll be taking my own solo "Brick Across America" tour from C'Ville, VA to College Station, TX in mid...
• RE: 89 syncro, binds in tight turning
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 3 Jan 96 11:05:50 PST
  ...alf (owned by ruby the red brick) -- -- ___ / __ __/ ____/ Al Knoll HP Performance Technology / / / / / Center Roseville, CA, USA 95747 / _____/ / / 916.785.9453 (Telnet 785-9453) / / / / email...
• Re: Weakly Statz ...Numbers don't add up! :)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ham '64 Type ][
  Fri, 29 Mar 1996 09:42:34 -0800 (PST)
  ...1, Pickup 1, Diesel 16, Syncro 35 188/270 man 82 bricks could build one big house. > Eurovan 23 - Camper 8, Panel 0, Pickup...
• Re: Subject: light emitting diodes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 22 Jan 2004 12:07:54 -0600
  ...it was formable and uses a power brick to > 120v. > > you could likely do the electrical math and get a proper connection to > 12vt...
• Re: mpg - How Stuff Works link on fuel efficiency
  Historical mailing list - Greenamyer, William L
  Tue, 4 Apr 2006 09:53:55 -0700
  ...Doesn't mean I can't cruise along at 80 in my flying brick. William -----Original Message----- From: Sam Walters [mailto:sam.cooks@VERIZON...
• Re: ISO Upper Steering Column Housing
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 13 Sep 2020 11:17:35 -0500
  ...ABK (Upper steering cover) - is it missing or broken? > > https://www.brickwerks.co.uk/steering-column-cover-t3-upper-black-for-switch.html > > > > if...