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• Freeing up a frozen engine?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 30 Nov 2008 13:25:27 -0800
  ...Canard wing with a pusher propeller. It uses a VW boxer motor! Talk about being not too smart...Would you fly around with your...
• UK Bug Freeze - update
  Historical mailing list
  23 Feb 95 14:07
  ...He also got some NOS, vent wing latches, door window latches and popout catches. Next meeting for me is the VW Enthusiasts meeting near...
• Re: Squareback Security Was: Vanagon Security Challange...
  Historical mailing list - norman leong
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 22:39:15 -0800
  ...The vent wing window is also relatively easy to get by by pushing against the glass and rotating the lock tab. Fortunately modern vehicles...
• Re: whale calving lagoons of Baja
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 25 Nov 2015 07:21:07 -0800
  ...Don't expect good food along the highway in Baja....Baja roadside cafes kinda suck. "Dried Manta ray wing tacos?" sure....if you like...
• Re: Tips on making space under Westfalia swivel seat usable?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 14 Feb 2006 10:27:06 -0500
  ...so the battery removed easier and made a new cover with wingnuts. Dan From: rpc <populuxe59@YAHOO.COM> Subject: Hello, I have donor swivel...
• Re: swapping r&p
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:03:23 -0800
  ...look of the Bentley procedure, even if you decide to just > wing it on the precise measuring the Bentley calls for, the tough part...
• Re: '91 westfalia 2000 bucks in Louisiana on Craigslist...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 10:22:55 -0700
  ...Probably some bullet holes too, given the vandalized wind wings and taillights. But, the engine is there and it's an automatic. Probably best...
• Re: Opinions-Well, It's Mine Now
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 20:44:49 -0500
  When a Vanagon finds a new home, another angel gets his wings. Errr. wrong story, but Congrats! P.S. Watching old movies with the...
• Re: Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:17:03 -0500
  ...Aesthetics be damned. > Duct tape works just fine for sealing up broken wing mirrors, too. How much > is genuine OEM duct tape these days...
• Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:16:54 -0400
  ...Installation of 3rd Party Transmission Wing Cooling System (welded) (this is the little metal wing sold by Terry Kay. Re-installation of existing S...
• 2nd annual San Francisco Van-O-Rama Get together
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 10:45:27 EDT
  ...Bob Wing lost the long distance award to Karl last year because he FLEW in whereas Karl drove. Anyway, I have tentatively set the...
• Re: killers parents owned a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - zzIML-VANAGON
  Sun, 24 May 1998 23:05:57 -0700
  ...http://www.seattletimes.com/news/local/html98/kipp_052498.html === begin quote === Wing said he knew there were struggles in the family and that...
• Re: Best 4 spd Syncro starter replace solution?/ Beware of the Theorist
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 22 Mar 2005 06:14:22 EST
  ...insights of anyone who talks about the DC resistence of copper wingings increasing by age alone. Now, if Mr. GoWesty had said the starter...
• Re: age of listees?
  Historical mailing list - Elliot Kane
  Mon, 15 Jan 2007 22:03:22 -0800
  ...if i was in a '07 WRX STi, lowered, with a huge rear wing and BOV screaming, now that would have gotten their attention...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 18:16:54 -0400
  ...I'm > thinking of wings/winglets on top and sides. We've seen some full > width top wings and the smaller deflectors (linked posted...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 09:18:50 -0400
  if it's really conical and you have a good one to use as a model... my amateur lost wax metal casting technique might...
• Re: vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 10:20:32 -0500
  ...T.​ >> >>> On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at 7:18 AM, Dan Winget <danwinget@verizon.net> wrote: >>> >>> I am going to have some body work...
• Re: break-ins was Re: Alarm choices: was Today somebody got into my van
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Mon, 2 May 2011 18:48:24 -0700
  ...But radios, binocs, wing windows, etc. aren't really worth dwelling over- in the long run. If you're wondering, the volvo (220k and...
• window trim
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 12:24:51 -0800 (PST)
  ...The loop comes to an acute point wher it is to insert into the slit, then widens to form "wings" (with dihedral), then closes...
• window trim
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 12:24:51 -0800 (PST)
  ...The loop comes to an acute point wher it is to insert into the slit, then widens to form "wings" (with dihedral), then closes...
• Re: windshield wiper arm
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:01:45 -0800
  ...I was caught in some bad rain heading from SD to SF and the driver's side arm with the "wing" kept moving to...
• A/C? Pfui! Need a good fan
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:53:59 -0700
  ...At highway speeds, the wind wings are far too noisy; and not enough air blows from the defrost vents or the dash vents to...
• Re: another spade terminal question - syncro temp gauge sender
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 10:59:15 -0800
  ...clean, tighten the grip on the existing connector by pinching the wings and plug it in through a blob of Kopr-Shield or grease...
• Re: Carat w AC Sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 04:32:09 -0700
  ...http://www.wingsandwheels.com/page45.htm Tom F. --- BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > On 6/12/06, Mark C <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote...
• Re: Darwin fish car decal
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 19:14:23 +1200
  ...chased through the<br> streets of Seattle by a frothing right wing Christian.&nbsp; Obviously not<br> turning the other cheek.<br> <br> She...
• Re: friday - the old car season has started here
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 13 May 2011 19:59:18 -0700
  ...parking lot! ;) >> >> Nice shape, re-sprayed in red, little basket-handle wing... Its not like >> you see Javelins every year, even here. >> >> >> >> On Fri...
• Re: Koblenz Type 2 meet photos - check these out, youre missing some cool pics!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 01:07:42 EDT
  ...as strange camper conversions - Doormobile, Dehler, etc.., highroofs, hightops...rear roof wings.. etc... some rare models - Limited Last Editions, etc... check that other white...
• Rear alignment question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 13 Apr 2021 17:50:23 -0400
  ...They are winging it, but had great success recently. So any reason why I should not go for it? Only reason to do it...
• Re: Kamm tail + mpg
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Nov 94 12:24:39 AST
  ...This generates nice lift at high speeds, like a good airplane wing should, hence the need for a whale tail, to push the back...
• Re: High Mileage - its all been done before
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Mon, 16 Jun 2008 07:53:30 -0700
  ...last > year and put up the results? > > How about that 6" wing on the back? What would > that translate into on a > > van? Where...
• UK Slough Swapmeet update
  Historical mailing list
  14 Nov 94 13:35
  ...Anyone else get any goodies (I saw wings and w-decks being flaunted) ? Lee. L.S.Griffiths@Physics.Salford.ac.uk '64 Deluxe '78...
• Bus Depot Phone Update / Grassroots Fest
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 15:30:02 -0400
  ...Turns out the storm fried one of the two main switchboxes that routes our calls, so we're "winging it" with a bunch of...
• Vanagons being used on world tours
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:19:13 -0700
  ...People from other places seem more content to set off with only the most basic of equipment and just wing it from there. Somehow...
• Re: How to Steal VW Vans Quickly
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Wed, 31 Aug 1994 17:01:43 -0400 (EDT)
  ...a block from my old apartment, someone smashed the right front wing window to get in and get my tool box. When I came...
• Re: 96mm Jugs for 1700 (f)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 01 Nov 1995 11:25:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...would stop it, until it got up enough speed for the wings to grip the air sufficiently. Some pilots would roll all the way...
• FW: Can't wait!Kampers near Knoebels
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 Aug 2004 22:59:46 -0400
  ...Jim and Sally Lecrone; Joe Ames; Justin Cook; joe judy mcgaughran; Winget, Dan; Dennis Haynes; brendan mceniry; troy thrasher; Tri-State VW Club (OH...
• Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:40:43 -0700
  Yes, mine has rubber mats, stationary wings, metal dash, tweed upholstery, power locks and power/heated rearview mirrors. Gracias, Miguel On Tue, Nov 25...
• Re: Water infiltration
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 26 Jul 2018 02:36:53 +0000
  ...They installed the vent wing and bent it I taped it up so it is water tight until I get a chance to install...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Thu, 28 Apr 2016 22:01:18 -0400
  The part number for the lead seal, called a pressure ring in ETKA, part 14 in the diagram, is 281837750. Here's the link...
• Denver U-Pull-It Gigantic Bumper
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 16 Nov 2006 15:18:22 +0000
  ...The '88 7-passenger has been picked over pretty good, but the wing windows are there, the front fiberglass bumper (black) is there, the...
• Re: Westfalia Shore Power Ground Bonding Minutia: Breaker Box
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 24 Feb 2020 20:03:49 -0800
  ...with a plastic one> You want an "Old Work" which > uses wings to mount instead of screws in to the "plaster" ears. There are...
• Re: Manifold measuring - is this right?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:34:44 -0700
  ...Bentley's doesn't give >> a procedure for checking intake manifold vacuum so I'm winging it. I let >> the engine warm up so...
• Aftermarket Rooftop Cooling Experiences?
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Thu, 12 May 2011 19:53:15 -0700
  ...it just makes a mess of the seats while the open wing vents deafened us. Also not practical when I have to look civilized...
• Re: Oil plug stripped, fix needed
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Fri, 18 Jul 1997 14:57:47 -0400
  ...a wing > nut device ther was holding a rubber stopper in place. This thing holds the > life blood of the engine in. I wiggled...
• Re: Diesel in Utah
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 10 Mar 2006 16:43:04 -0700
  ...Meanwhile, back in the real world...as reported in today's paper (a right wing one at that) "A growing number of Americans, particularly...
• Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:55:25 -0800
  ...Fram oil filters. > > Rear deck wings seem to be popular these days, as well as "fart pipes." > > > The right sticker ("Type R," "Injen," etc...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:41:53 -0700
  ...I'm > > thinking of wings/winglets on top and sides. We've seen some full > > width top wings and the smaller deflectors (linked posted...
• Re: Camping question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Wed, 18 Jun 2003 11:16:03 -0500
  ...bottom, which could be tucked under the mattress to prevent those winged vultures from getting in under the screen. This mod is easy to...
• Re: Great Wiper Blades
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Sat, 13 Jan 2007 23:03:18 -0800
  ...The other issue is the fact that the wipers little areo wing deflected to much wind when it was all the way up. Thus...
• Re: Seatbelt Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Fri, 11 May 2007 02:04:22 -0500
  ...Probably a "tri-wing" bit. If you decide you have to open up the housing, go down to Harbor Fright and buy their $5...
• Re: Attaching lower grille
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 03:29:33 -0500
  ...go through the screw hole in the clip, and spread the wings of the clip so that it forms a very tight fit against...
• Camping Trip: march 22-24. Potholes State Park, WA (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 09:53:54 -0800
  ...These delicate birds, numbering about 10,000 during the migration and having a wingspan up to 2meters, stop over in central washington to feed...
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 11:28:51 -0700
  my factory setting are roll down the windows, if road rage persists roll up windows and crack the wings.. ;) I wonder why one would...
• Re: cluster troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 7 Jun 2012 15:05:36 -0700
  ...What is the purpose of this kind of arrangement?? >>> >> >> If it's a Zener (symbol would have little wings slanting up and down from...
• Re: Tire rotating -- when?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 06:12:03 -0700
  ...For aligning, I use the good shop here in town, Alignment Techniques (Mike Wing); he uses a Hunter HawkEye alignment system and watching him...
• Re: Poor man awning
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 21:29:50 EDT
  ...You need 6 small conduit clamps held together with a bolt and wing nut so that you end up with 3 doubled up clamps...
• Vanagon Stuff for sale!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 11:45:31 EDT
  ...windows w/ screens (fit all 80-84 vans) -vanagon front vent wing windows -vanagon front door panels, hatch panels -85-'91 vanagon sliding door...
• Vanagon Stuff for sale!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:36:06 EST
  ...windows w/ screens (fit all 80-84 vans) -vanagon front vent wing windows -vanagon front door panels, hatch panels -85-'91 vanagon sliding door...
• Re: vanagon eng.
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 20:55:23 -0700
  ...if I get one with similar problems >>>> just >>>> waiting in the wings? None of what I've been reading inspires a lot of >>>> confidence...
• RE: Re:[F] Extra large engines
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 01 Feb 1996 07:36:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...basically the same fuselage and engine, with a single mid-mounted wing. > TBM-Avenger, B-17, B-25, B-24, B-26, A-20...