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• Re: Windshields: all years the same?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 29 Dec 2004 13:00:48 -0600
  ...I replaced my original windshield in yer 2000, making it 12 years old at the time. The new windshield - American product - now almost 5...
• Re: I'm not receiving original posts where subject stars with a date
  Historical mailing list - Tim Mc Dermott
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 10:37:40 -0400
  ...Not that, but I am not receiving any of my own original posts. I only see my own messages when not trimmed from replies...
• Re: Another Hitch Question
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 14:16:45 -0700
  ...Bolt it all together and have a receiver on the side of the ball hitch. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro...
• Re: Paint code needed
  Historical mailing list - Daniel C Roberts
  Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:06:42 -0400
  ...Titan Red Metallic (LB3V) > >http://www.gti16v.com/vwcslb3v.htm#vwcslb3v > >Cheers, > >Jeff > > > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: busforsale (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 11 Jan 95 08:27:09 CST
  ...and screwed up the original brakes. hell, it's not a Vintage Original any more!!! yeah. it's a bit much. he's been...
• Re: Bummer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 3 Jul 2007 23:24:32 +0000
  ...Is it just a "because we can" kinda thing? -------------- Original message ---------------------- From: Mike <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET> > No, it's NOT just a bolt-in...
• Re: Doesn't Anyone Read The Messages They Respond To?
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:46:00 -0400
  ...I just > ran into the third thread where it was obvious that people started writing > an answer before reading the whole original message. Please...
• [Vanagain] Are you still there, Ken?
  Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 08:18:29 +0900
  ...Thanks, Chibong Oh -----Original Message----- From: Chibong Oh [mailto:dream5@iname.com] Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 9:54 PM To: KENWILFY@aol.com...
• Slow Car Fast House?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 Dec 2019 13:14:23 -0500
  ...Lost posts are also why I post to the list and the original poster. >> >> Dennis >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
• Re: starting problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Oct 2018 13:23:44 +0000
  ...Dave B. -----Original Message----- From: Roy Nicholl <RNicholl@NBNET.NB.CA> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sat, Oct 20, 2018 7:00...
• Re: Coolant light mystery
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 21 Sep 2022 18:24:14 -0400
  ...For many years I’ve only seen his posts if someone replies to him and leaves in the original post. Wish I had a...
• Re: Fuel filter change
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:42:49 +0000
  ...Dave B.the Boston one -----Original Message----- From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Tue, Aug 9, 2022 4...
• Re: Originally: JLP rebuilt wbxr engines in Denver
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Feb 2011 12:11:35 -0800
  ...Scott ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Dearing" <VWBrain@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2011 9:07 AM Subject: Re...
• Re: Acronyms (a little OT)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 1 Jun 2010 15:47:37 -0700
  ...Military origin. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Matt Thyer" <matt_thyer@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, June 01, 2010 2:16 PM...
• Re: OT our SKIN as REUPHOLSTERY
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Sat, 31 Oct 1998 21:28:07 -0500
  ...Rodgers * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] -- I love it!!!!!! John Rodgers -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- Date: Saturday, 31-Oct-98 01:40 PM From...
• Re: Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:03:04 -0700
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of alfred bagdan Sent: Saturday, July 28...
• Re: Clamshell toolbox
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 10:14:06 -0500
  I hope you don't mean going straight down :o)) Dave B. -----Original Message----- From: KI4TLF <ki4tlf@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Paint questions
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 10 Mar 2014 01:08:20 -0400
  ...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Project Pat [mailto:psdooley@verizon.net] Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 12:23 AM To: 'Dennis Haynes'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• Re: Aerodynamics
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Sun, 7 Jul 2013 14:47:35 -0400
  ...for a Vanagon? > > > > -Dick Wong- > 78 Scirocco > Original Owner > 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) > > Third Owner > > 12 Golf TDI > > Original Co-Owner
• Re: Weird Hatch Struts?
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 15:57:48 -0700
  ...My original struts died at 5 years. Replaced with VW (dealer) struts that also died at 5 years. Replaced with Bus Depot's, 2...
• Coolant Pipes
  Historical mailing list - AD Felder
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:39:17 -0700
  ...pipes look like they were dredged up from the Titanic.� The originals are apparently available for about $250 and a short wait time (few...
• Body work update
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Wed, 21 Jun 1995 13:38:17 CST6CDT
  ...They had all the new sheet metal in (NO body filler!!) and I was pleased to see that the replacement panels were original VW...
• RE: Sink Pump
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 10 Apr 97 02:56:01 UT
  ...Pumps more water than OEM, is Submersible like original, and connects to the hose perfectly. Their model # is 296444. Dennis -----Original Message----- >From: vanagon...
• Re: Speakers in rear AC housing.
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 15:05:27 EDT
  ...they're way too big) I just replaced my original rear speakers with 4" polks, and the two original rear speakers had absolutely no...
• Re: Antenna
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 09:22:35 -0700
  Alan, The original antenna did, but my replacement (from Ron) will only go down to the point that about six inches is left sticking...
• Re: Alternator Deal.
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 21:05:28 EDT
  ...The only difference so far between the original equipment and the rebuilt original equipment is this 'lag' in beginning the charge. I think some...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Pennsylvania Vanagon Get together SAT OCT 14TH does this wo...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 15:47:05 -0400
  ...I was told by our original landlord that the building we're in was originally built as a freight train repair facility. We occupy...
• ASI/Riviera and Country Homes Poptop Canvas Now Available Again
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:08:01 -0400
  ...These are of course a perfect fit, as they are made by the original factory using original patterns. ASI/Riviera (Bus or Vanagon, specify...
• I like it!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 1995 14:07:11 -0800
  Hey, that's what I am, an OBG! Bill Abbott OBG : Original Bolt Guy :)
• Re: '85GL ORIGINAL PARTS!!!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 24 Oct 1998 12:02:15 -0400
  Robert - Amen. Heck, my van has four "jugs" & numerous "male/female" connectors! BOB
• Re: CV joint raceway opinion
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 09:52:06 -0800
  ...Thanks for all the insight and input. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (Blaze) Third Owner 12 Golf TDI...
• *&$% interior trim - where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Fall
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 13:54:32 -0800
  ...there are very plain patterns available - quite similar to the original - and the stuff is vinyl (original might be plastic). I don't know...
• Re: headliner material for westy
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 21:40:17 -0600
  I went to an upholstery shop and got a nice high-quality vinyl that more matches the laminate surfaces than the original panels, but...
• FW: CV Maintenance - Re-use old or new Rockford USA boots?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
  Tue, 18 Apr 2017 14:22:50 -0400
  In my humble opinion, you are better off using the originals if there is no sign of dry rot. I just changed the first...
• my brother invented the poptop
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 5 Jan 2013 20:29:01 -0700
  ...http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/originalpoptop/DPJpoptop.jpg The best view: http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/originalpoptop/DPJpoptop2.jpg The front roof folded down...
• Re: Carrier Bars?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 4 Dec 2011 17:58:07 -0800
  ...Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Arnott" <jrasite@EONI.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 10:59...
• Re: O2 Sensor Problem - Last Week
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 5 May 2009 18:38:26 -0400
  ...It will pump six gpm at zero head, but the faucet chokes it so the delivery is about the same as the original pump...
• Re: ASI/Riviera headcount
  Historical mailing list - Susan Bernavich
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 18:01:28 -0700
  Hi Mike ...I do have the original owners manuel...one of the original owners/workers there is now in business in Sherwood Oregon...Bev...
• Re: offensive video
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:19:15 -0700
  ...Fact is, the meaningful > content (how to stop the vehicle) had been described on the list when the > discussion originally occurred. The exact procedure...
• Re: 185 tires on Stock Alloys
  Historical mailing list - forum email
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 09:55:21 -0400
  As far as I was aware the original size was 185/14 not 205/14 I would grab the tires On Apr 16, 2013...
• Re: vanagon camper seating capacity
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 13 May 2010 12:54:35 -0500
  David, was this original, or something done by someone who owned the camper? Mine definitely has only two belts, and I truly believe it...
• request for original brochure link please
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:47:57 -0800
  dear vanagoniters a while ago a list member sent a link around regarding original brochures my California Model was one of brochures .... is that...
• RE: syncro problem index?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 Apr 97 03:21:33 UT
  ...All CV joints original. Did change Water Pump twice though. Overall service has been excellent. Dennis The "Fun Bus" -----Original Message----- >From: vanagon@lenti...
• "Extraordinarily bad engines"
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Sun, 29 Mar 1998 11:28:07 EST
  ...117,000 miles, original everything, except for water pumps (4!) and normal maintenance items, (spark plugs, plug wires, caps/rotors, accessory drive belts, filters...
• Re: proper Aux battery type size?
  Historical mailing list - John H. Rodgers
  Fri, 17 Jul 1998 22:55:35 -0500
  ...Is it correct?? Thanks John Rodgers '85 GL Driver. -------- REPLY, Original message follows -------- Date: Friday, 17-Jul-98 11:12 PM From: Robert A...
• Re: Fw: Re: Painting front grill
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 09:54:36 -0800
  Junk Yard -----Original Message----- From: Bill Johnson <bjohns@DTX.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Monday, February 14, 2000...
• Re: A whopping 113K?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 07:42:50 EST
  I've got 57K on my original '85 -- I'll let you know. Chuck In a message dated 2/22/01 12:52:54...
• Re: orginal Continental tires
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Mon, 21 May 2001 16:51:18 -0700
  ...Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: 86 Westfalia <scotiawesty@ns.sympatico.ca> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, May 21, 2001 4:16 PM Subject...
• Re: vw type I, type II, type III and type IV
  Historical mailing list - Peter Johnson
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 16:02:39 -0700
  ...Peter J 85 Westy GL "Nesta" Willard, WA ----- Original Message ----- From: "gary hradek" <hradek@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, July...
• Re: De-Ionized distilled water
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Thu, 15 Jul 2004 21:55:11 -0700
  ...Robert -----Original Message----- From: lauterba [mailto:lauterba@bellsouth.net] Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2004 9:52 PM To: Robert Lilley Subject: Re: De-Ionized...
• Re: Strut bar bushings replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Feb 2005 23:29:17 -0500
  ...It is rusted in place. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Zoltan Sent: Monday, February 21...
• Re: Smart Car Crash
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 26 Oct 2006 17:29:27 -0600
  ...Smart Car Crash > > Wow, it will take a pretty big burial plot to accommodate a Cadillac. > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: What colour is this bus?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 22:38:06 -0400
  ...Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of David M Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 10:15...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 23:30:51 -0700
  ...If you 'Reply to All' a copy goes to the list and also to the originator of the message. If just 'Reply' then only...
• Gas tank replace question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 2 Feb 2024 22:04:43 -0500
  ...Should I just reseal original tank if not rusty on the out side? Or, should I replace with new one with larger outlet? If...
• Re: Heaters, parts, Plastic sleeving, rare connectors ,
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Wed, 27 Jan 1999 08:13:08 -0800
  ...to protect wires! > > Original German nylon connectors: > Blade connectors male - 50 cents/ea. > Blade connecors female - 50 cents/ea. > > Original German blade connector housings...
• Re: A Question of Value
  Historical mailing list - Various
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 22:52:34 -0300
  With no body rust... (original or repainted??), depending on millage and other factors, I think it's worth more than $ 500.00, I'd...
• Fwd: maintenance interval
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 22 Aug 2004 09:09:50 -0400
  ...this van still had the original cap, rotor, wires, plugs, fuel filter etc.etc.etc. till last night that is. the wire ends were...
• Re: Opinion on paint?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:07:33 -0400
  ...The original color is not my favorite. I am trying to decide if it is a bad idea to go away from original. If...
• Re: NOS Vanagon Radio ordered, Vanagon sightings and misc ramblings
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 14:02:26 -0400
  I'm not familiar with any of those original equipment radios, I just could not pass up an OEM radio for $25. :) I may...