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• FS-Syncro '86 kustom kamper-bettr than westy
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 12:03:36 -0800
  Not Mine, Comments about this conversion? Better than a Westy? Is the owner on this list? Be patient, second link has gadzillion pics, takes...
• Re: Roadhaus - 2.2L Engine Install , Prelimanary Report
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 20:25:51 EDT
  ...Where do I send my contribution for the dyno time? Tom '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '87 Westy Auto, '91 Carat, '81 VW Diesel Pickup
• Size of upper control arm allen head - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:15:56 -0400
  ...the front upper control arm bolt for an 87 westy? Thanks Mike Kozak 87 westy _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8...
• 1981 Westy gas tank capacity
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 08:34:01 -0700
  What is the capacity of a 81 Westy (stock). My gas gauge does not work and I think my mpg just dropped from 17...
• Wanted: feedback on mechanics in Reno, Lake Tahoe or Carson City
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 19:05:06 -0700
  ...We'd also like to meet other vanagon/Westy owners in the same area. Thanks in advance, Lee Kouns 88 Westy 87 Westy
• Re: Westy sighting on abc
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:18:58 -0600
  But i.think mi would make an awesome vanny/westy Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Oct 13, 2011 9:09 PM, "Alistair...
• sunroof under front fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:04:40 -0500
  has anyone out there ever installed a glass sunroof under the front Westy carrier. i remember seeing something like that in an old German...
• Re: 83 waterboxer full westy for sale $2,750 in SF Bay area
  Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 15:56:08 -0700
  Hi Craig In your post to "The List" you mention that your westy goes over 17 frequently... I'm in Santa Cruz, and looking...
• Re: FW: '91 Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee Uzzi
  Sat, 11 Oct 1997 06:30:56 -0700
  ...802/464-0773 or ditylmb@sover.net. > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chris & Aimee Uzzi uzzi@aimnet.com http://www.aimnet.com/~uzzi/ '90 Westy '72 Westy (deceased)
• 87 Westy Tables, Grey
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 07:11:58 EST
  When I purchased my 87 Westy 5 years ago from a local Ford dealer the tables and their hardware were gone, and the previous...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 23:25:47 -0600
  ...The joy of having a Westy in my driveway! Dave in KC 85 Westy http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/westy.htm
• Re: How much different is a "Wolfsburg" Westy?
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 12:20:31 -0500
  >The Wolfsburg Westy is basically what was later called a Weekender. You get the pop-top with beds >and the rear closet. Be careful...
• Re: Noisy wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 20:04:45 -0600
  Gary McEachern wrote: > Hello > > The mechanical noise from the windshield wiper motor on my '90 Westy is > annoyingly loud. It's noticeably louder than...
• Re: '89 Westy - Dometic upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 15:49:07 -0700
  ...SeanG 80 Westy 95 EVC >From: Marcus Ward <marcusward@MSN.COM> >Reply-To: Marcus Ward <marcusward@MSN.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject...
• Re: Anyone have pictures of the two styles of westy cabinets?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 17:05:15 EDT
  ...ps, i have a cabinet with the big door from a westy weekender, for sale.. chris
• Re: birth announcement (83 westy)
  Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 09:29:13 -0400
  Kind of like life in general, eh? Peace, Marla '87 Westy Van "Morrison" ----- Original Message ----- From: Malcolm Stebbins Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 4...
• Re: New Westy Product
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 1 Feb 2004 07:20:56 EST
  ...New Westy Product I see that the web address of the Westy Rainfly did not make it to the digest version. Here it is...
• Re: Volkspeople, lubricate your sliding door latches.
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:15:39 -0700
  ...But removing the door panel is not a > casual thing to do in a westy. Hmmm, my westy is an 84 w/ color matched...
• Re: INFO: Griddle for westy, great for bfst lnch and dinner!
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 30 May 2003 09:20:57 -0400
  ...http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp? product_id=5140C700T He is right it is a perfect fit on the westy stove. Thanks...
• Re: Outside Table for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 14:57:08 -0400
  ...Pete '79 Westy "Aardvark" '87 Westy "JoesVan" WWW.Busesbythebeach.org <http://WWW.Busesbythebeach.com> On Thu, Mar 15, 2012 at 12:57, Karl Mullendore...
• Optima Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Todd Kaderabek
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 08:44:37 -0500
  ...Optima Batteries Depends on whether or not it is a Westy -- the Westy hinge for the battery cover is different than the standard van...
• Finally, a complete Westy carpet kit
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 12:24:33 -0700
  ...Hoping it makes my 18-year-old Westy look and even smell new. Drew Bedford 83.5 Westy Park City, Utah PS-the usual...
• Re: seating five?..2 person westy Middle Seats For Sale w/ belts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 2001 13:18:08 EST
  ...this is the bench type middle seat that fits in the westy, seats 2 people, has its own seatbelts, and comes with floor tracks...
• FS-Very Clean 84' WESTY$3500FIRM! (Located in Florida)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 18:07:59 -0800
  Hello again, Im shamelessly hitting up the list again to sell my beautiful white westy. Great to see the list again and the familiar...
• Re: Westy Roof Racks - carrying kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 22:40:10 -0700
  I heard of this but it won't work on my Westy- I don't know why not. Robert 1982 Westfalia ----- Original Message ----- Wrom...
• Re: what is westy mid seat worth?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 13:03:34 EDT
  ...Thanks, J >> if yours is a '84 wolfsburg westy, then it's a westy-only tan herringbone velour fabric. id say worth between $150...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 May 2004 17:04:24 EDT
  ...the 2 person middle seat was an option in all '84-91 westys (common in 85-86 GL westys, rare in 87-91, but...
• FS: OEM rear 3 pt. shoulderbelts for the vanagon and westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:39:07 EDT
  ...mont shoulderbelts for the vanagon and westy. these will fit ALL vanagons and westys '80-'91 they come complete with all bolts, caps, and...
• Re: How much different is a "Wolfsburg" Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 12:00:10 EST
  The Wolfsburg Westy is basically what was later called a Weekender. You get the pop-top with beds and the rear closet. Mine has...
• Re: Front Overhead AC Modified for a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 2 Apr 2007 19:16:47 -0400
  Here, from Bell's website, is the A/C install in the forward overhead of a Westy: http://www.members.shaw.ca/albell/mods3...
• Is Westy-lust justified? Do you use your appliances? was: chuckboxes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Aug 1998 12:10:02 EDT
  In a message dated 8/8/98 4:49:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, georgejoann@JUNO.COM writes: << This Westy owner doesn't use...
• Big Brakes (review)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 00:28:23 -0400
  ...First, I installed the Big Brakes on my Westy Syncro. Compared to my 7 Passenger Syncro, I always felt that the brakes on the...
• Re: I'm a newbie
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:14:15 -0400
  Hey, Rocky! Congrats on your '84 Westy! Best quote about a bus I ever read was this: *"They will steal your heart and leave...
• Re: Thoughts on buying a 82 air-cooled Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:30:30 -0700
  ...It's a disaster in a Westy. No heat, no A/C, no power steering, no power period. People do convert them to Zetec...
• Westy, Food, Bears!
  Historical mailing list - davidson
  Sat, 3 Oct 1998 13:23:57 -0700
  I'm a relatively new Westy owner. I'm wondering if anyone has experience camping in Bear Country. I thought about going to Yosemite...
• Re: Wanted - used Electrical and water outlets for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 21:37:27 -0500
  ...Wanted - used Electrical and water outlets for Westy > > >Does anyone know where I might be able to get the electical and water > >outlets for...
• Re: westy measurement
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 23:31:59 EST
  ...Want to compare the space to > my 78 Westy. How wide is the upper bed in the poptop on the vanagon? > As you can...
• Re: '76 Westy in Ohio
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 22:40:48 EST
  ...deluxe westy. i sold my '78 champagne edition deluxe westy 2 yrs ago for $10,000. it was a show car much like this...
• Pokey WTB: Middle Bench Seat and Rear Cushion (Westy or non-Westy)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 20 May 2004 11:25:54 -0400
  ...Therefore as long as the fabric matches I would take either a westy or non westy rear cushion. The van is a Canadian 86...
• Re: how often does this happen
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 20:06:28 -0500
  ...i came to a stop light and in front of me > was a late model syncro westy silver. parked to the right of me...
• 85 Westy power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Wed, 4 Sep 1996 19:12:02 +0000
  just had to replace the power steering rack and pump in my newly acquired 85 Westy. the job cost me about 575. the guy...
• Re: Rear coil springs for Westy
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 21 Oct 1996 23:08:27 -0400 (EDT)
  On Mon, 21 Oct 1996, Joseph R Beckham wrote: > Quick question for anyone who can answer. > I have an 85 westy GL, that's...
• Re: Westy - 2nd battery
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 21:24:42 -0700
  ...John Reynolds <kayakjr@JUNO.COM> >My 81 V'gon Westy, has only one battery - Where can I install a second >one and what is...
• Disloyalty was Re: 86 Vanagon Camper price
  Historical mailing list - Eric Giroux
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 15:58:11 -0400
  >Cherrs, >Doug >'84 Westy >Toronto, Canada > >Ohmigod -- did I just call the Vanagon gods down on my head with this >disloyalty to my westy...
• Re: Westy Sink Pump Inop
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 11:25:31 EDT
  When I bought my Westy the pump was shot. It seized up from what looked like years of hard water deposits clogging up the...
• Cam broke D-Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Sullivan
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 11:48:02 -0700
  Well I finally got around to pulling the head off my D-Westy. The cam broke and I cannot find any other damage. It...
• Re: Back Seat Bed Conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 00:58:53 EST
  ...My main question is; how to attach the stock > seats to the westy seat hinges? The backrest has a piece of wood on the...
• Re: anyone ever upgrade their faucet
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 8 Feb 2004 20:05:44 -0700
  ...Is that what you are looking for? Dave B. '83 Tiico Westy ;83 WBX Westy anyone upgrade their westy faucet? if so which model...
• I am totally Jones'ing!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 9 May 2008 19:53:44 -0700
  ...Ack! I am totally Jonesing for some Westy camping fun! Nothing but reminders of Westy camping all around me. New Spring smells in the...
• Westy Roof Bag
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Sat, 13 May 2023 20:05:30 -0400
  ...Any suggestions? Best, Karl. -- '81 Westy "Jenny" (and soon) '91 Westy "Jenny II" Wilmington, DE
• OUCH
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Sat, 18 Aug 2012 09:47:33 -0600
  My friend's wife who owns a 91 Westy automatic made the terrible mistake of downshifting in the wrong direction. At 40mph she shifted...
• 85 Westy back from shop
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:18:09 -0400
  Just got my Westy back from the paint shop after nearly 3 months of waiting. Over the past week I put it all back...
• Re: LineX Syncro Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 17:31:48 -0500
  ...Maybe this will help? johnnyjewel Jack Botts '86 Westy wkndr '05 TDI Jetta Wagon > Date: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:56:51 -0700 > From...
• Re: 1990 Westfalia For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 18:16:11 -0500
  Will the later model velour seats with armrests from a westy or vanagon fit onto the rails of an 82 westy without modification? Is...
• Re: idle stabilizer
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 27 May 2009 18:18:54 -0400
  ...Mike '84 GL 7 pass '85 GL Westy '84 Westy '84 Westy (parts) All with idle stabilizers ;)
• Westy & Type 3 catalogs?
  Historical mailing list - Angela&Will
  Thu, 09 May 1996 21:50:09 -0400
  Does anyone know of any Westy or Type 3 catalogs? Thanks a lot for the information! p.s. Why don't some of the...
• Trip and spares 80 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Aug 1997 10:34:22 -0400
  Greeting all, well the maiden voyage of my recently purchased '80 westy will commence tues, aug 19 from philly, pa area to falmouth, cape...
• Westy tire question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 16:15:19 -0700
  Well its time I joined the ranks of tire seekers for my 85 Westy. So far in Reno Nevada all I have come up...
• Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 11:02:33 +0000
  Still searching for my Westy. In browsing the prospects, I've run across two late-model (a '90 and a '91) Westy which had...
• Headers?
  Historical mailing list - Ethan Allen
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 09:27:52 EDT
  My dad just bought an 84 Westy last weekend and the exhust needs to be replaced. He asked me to post and see if...