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• Re: Is my clutch slave failing?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 09:20:30 -0600
  ...It will start grabbing 1/2 inch off the floor, and be fully >engaged at about 2 inches off the floor. If I pump...
• Re: Front Floor Mats--WhereToBuy?
  Historical mailing list - J. Meade
  Wed, 11 Jan 1995 17:53:23 -0600 (CST)
  Steve, I covered the entire floor and back luggage area of my 85 vanagon with regular household carpet that matched the colors of the...
• Re: Vanagon Crashworthiness
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Wed, 29 Apr 1998 09:26:58 -0700
  ...I attended a serious accident where a guy had replaced the floor in his Karman Ghia with plywood and used wood screws to fasten...
• Re: wtd. 82 diesel Westy, dash / heater panel interface panel, rear table ha...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Dec 2002 09:24:54 EST
  ...panel that covers the heater transition from > the dash to the floor was destroyed. > he tossed the remains. if anyone has an Diesel parts...
• Re: Vanagon option?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 3 Jun 2004 05:46:22 EDT
  ...most 85 up canadian westys had the optional 2 person middle seat..or at least the floor tracks for it.. < < My Canadian '87 does...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 18 May 2004 20:40:44 -0400
  ...in the 70's? Those flimsy barss cups in the plywood floor will be as effective as holding your hand out to stop an...
• Single din face plate and silly door mat
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Sep 2022 20:00:30 -0700
  Maybe it was slow day at work… Small outdoor floor, welcome? , mat . And a single din plate for a Bluetooth amp. https://shufti.blog...
• cheap 85 westy FS
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:03:41 -0500
  ...should have the floor tracks for the optional middle seat too. not mine. _1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia_ (http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/3480317390.html)
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 23:26:16 -0400
  Thanks for the input Chris. I will hopefully be taking the van in tomorrow to have this checked and will discuss it with the...
• Re: CL: 1987 Poptop in Modesto for $3700
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:00:55 -0700
  Look the seam rust on the floor level at driver's side. This has been for sale for sometime. BenT Sent from my mobile...
• Re: SEAM RUST - a picture is worth a thousand words
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 00:47:38 EST
  The water was only in the rocker panel but none on the floor. Jeff E. Lilburn, Ga. 87'WESTY Weekender (BOXOBLOX) 87'GL
• Re: What's wrong with my brakes?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 17:39:03 -0800
  ...fastforward.ca>wrote: > >> I can push the brake pedal to the floor and nothing happens. >> >> My >> TriStar sat for about 3 years and when...
• Re: Fuel guage problems
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Nov 94 19:34:53 PST
  ...How can you distinguish if it is the sender or the connections? Is it really easier to cut a hole in the "floor" than...
• Re: A mod to make Felder's eyes bleed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 26 Mar 2015 16:06:23 -0700
  ...to get some flack for this flooring mod, already taken some from friends. >> >> https://shufti.wordpress.com/2015/03/26/vanagon-carpaccio-flooring/ >> >> Alistair >
• Re: Propex Install
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 16:49:25 -0700
  ...I think Frank Condelli mounts them where Loren suggested, in the small cabinet at the floor next to the bench. Also, I think it...
• Jack warning: Was:Re: extra jack?
  Historical mailing list - Robert L. Armitage
  Fri, 14 Apr 1995 09:48:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...DO NOT TRUST that floor jack. I've seen one fail catastrophically , and heard several other horror stories.. (the seals gave way,and they...
• Re: Eurovan Weekender Westfalia Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 20 Aug 1999 13:02:28 -0700
  ...Eurovan Weekender Westfalia Conversion > The problem is the nose on that short vehicle takes too much floor space > away from the back. We have...
• Re: Repairing rubber Vanagon floor
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 May 2002 11:05:14 EDT
  ...I've got one of those "base model" vanagons that has the > wall-to-wall rubber floor mats rather than carpeting. There are a...
• ECU and Throttle Question
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Tue, 3 Aug 2004 22:44:03 -0700
  ...You notice that you have your foot to the floor but are not gaining speed or revs on the engine. You back off a...
• Re: Cup Holder replacements
  Historical mailing list - Sam Johnson
  Thu, 4 May 2006 14:52:51 -0400
  ...anchor bolt so the bottom of the cupholder sits on the floor as the base. The passenger's cupholder is mounted to the right...
• Re: WIERD SCIENCE -Reply
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 21 Aug 1998 13:23:38 -0700
  ...The floor pan of the van or any cars for that >matter is not usually a good ground. Trying running a ground >strap from...
• Re: Gift for Wife
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 18:32:48 -0500
  ...I had tried all the usual Vanagon vendors and no one had any floor mats at the time. I spent $47.63 for two...
• Re: 84 Westfalia Subfloor Removal
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 20 Jul 2018 09:34:41 -0700
  ...I have the bracket mounted up to the battery box and now need to get the floor supports in. I've seen some people...
• Re: Vanagon Engine/Transmission Removal Websites?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:57:43 +0000
  ...big garage-style floor jack to drop the en= > gine? All I have is a small 1.5 ton floor jack. > > > > > > > > > All you need...
• Re: Seating Question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 12:32:27 EDT
  ...These four floor brackets are arc-welded to the floor. A friend welded mine for me. The floor sheet metal is relatively thin compared...
• Demons VIII
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:40:36 -0400
  Rust Demons VIII- The Floor Pan How much daylight should I see through the floor pan? Last night in class I pulled up the...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 07:07:56 -0500
  ...WBX, 25" floor to skirt below bumper is enough > room right? > > I will be lowering engine onto carpet. (working on gravel floor) > > The engine...
• RE: Wanted: Kennedy Eng. #
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 21 Dec 1995 14:08:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...In the V6anagon, the "floor" above the engine is pretty low. The PO cut a hole in the hatch and built a wooden box...
• Re: using vanagon bench seat in a Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Jul 1997 11:41:40 -0400
  ...I've got a single seat that slides in on the floor rails which are full width. Since I'm not located near enough...
• Cargo area liners
  Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 11:45:42 -0800
  ...The floors are covered with rubber mats and carpet sits on top of that. The floor gets really wet from windsurfing gear and changing...
• wtd. 82 diesel Westy, dash / heater panel interface panel, rear table hardware..& CAT heater
  Historical mailing list - Clay Moore
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 11:56:44 -0700
  ...panel that covers the heater transition from the dash to the floor was destroyed. he tossed the remains. if anyone has an Diesel parts...
• B-Quiet installed
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 10 May 2007 10:04:49 -0700
  ...A 50 Sq foot roll was more than enough to do the floor from the rear deck to just behind the seats. I'll...
• Tire Blocking Safety Question (not the usual one :)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:25:57 -0800
  ...Is there any safety advantage in building/using small wedge-like platforms for each rear wheel (basically extending the carport floor) to keep the...
• Re: Brakes still going to the floor
  Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
  Mon, 26 Oct 2009 07:35:00 -0400
  I am able to pump up the pressure to an extent but with increased pressure, the pedal still goes down beyond where it should...
• Re: a really cool VW
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 01 Dec 1994 16:15:09 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The fridolin were built on typ1 Ghia floor pans. Ric
• Re: Doka AC
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Sun, 30 Jul 2006 20:53:06 -0400
  Kim, What about the duct on the floor between the two seats found most Dokas? Could you use that to bring cold air up...
• Re: Brakes problems
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 29 May 2011 15:21:43 -0700
  ...you're better at changing an MC, and you know not to stroke a used one all the way to the floor. Well worth...
• Re: Passing another Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
  Sun, 25 Jul 2004 12:26:20 -0400
  ...You want the pedal to hit the floor at >the time that the lever on the trans is all the way forward, which triggers...
• Re: dropping tranny to do clutch
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 17 May 2010 13:47:19 -0700
  ...http://www.tie-down-straps.com/images/b10.jpg around the transmission, and hooked onto my floor jack. Kinda worked, and I'm sure...
• Re: brake pedal to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Oct 2005 05:01:07 -0400
  ...brake pedal to the floor Hi all i have a 81 westi that the brakes go to the floor the 1st time you hit...
• "Jump" seats (was: 87 Vanagon FS or Part-out? Weekender)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 12:22:45 -0500
  ...These four floor brackets are arc-welded to the floor. A friend welded mine for me. The floor sheet metal is relatively thin compared...
• Re: Propex installation: lazy man's armchair plan
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 03 Dec 1996 13:20:00 -0500
  ...Then I >could run a 3/8 inch line from the (furnace/fridge) "T" up to the >underside of the floor and back along...
• Re: Floor jack Vanagon recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:54:05 -0700
  ...Floor jack Vanagon recommendations > > Hi folks, > > My Harbor freight jack is failing so I need a new floor jack. > > Has anyone purchased one from...
• Re: tent recommendation
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 8 Sep 2009 23:40:51 -0600
  ...My pop's old tent had a floor and gasket so it fit nice > and snug to the van. Does anything like that exist...
• Re: Propex and Vitrifrigo DIY install info?
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:53:41 -0400
  ...Under the newer fridges or somewhere near the floor is more optimal. I like Ben Huot's idea of placing it on the floor...
• Re: Door and window seals
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 23:23:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...Also, any clever >fixes for floor holes (not really huge) that won't require replacing the >floor? Try laying up some fiberglass over them...
• Re: Balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 12:46:08 -0400
  ...I > can hear a dry rubbing under the floor where the shift lever pivots > (front) often when I move it. > > From where, top or...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 18 May 2004 23:11:08 EDT
  ...just to weld some metal cups to the floor? i seriously doubt anyone has ever done this.. and i know youve seen westy owners...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 17:23:45 -0800
  ...My 83 Diesel has both the diesel heater and the plastic floor ducting. > Just FYI. I am going to sell the diesel heater if...
• brake pedal to the floor
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 20:15:13 -0400
  Hi all i have a 81 westi that the brakes go to the floor the 1st time you hit the brake pedal. on the...
• Re: change color of floor mats?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 12:40:43 EST
  ...writes: > Early last fall I got a nice set of carpeted floor mats on sale from BD. > They are good quality, nice looking - but...
• Rocky Mountain Westy storage/Propex box install pictures
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 22:45:11 -0700
  ...If you are installing a Propex make sure you order storage box with the Propex mods and false floor/Propex cover! Read about different...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 07:42:16 -0700
  ...Only the front > > floor bolt holes can be used this way on the bed/bench since the rear > floor > > holes would not be accessible...
• Re: Gas Pedal
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 6 Feb 2007 08:28:14 -0500
  ...Eastern Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > > I got a question. > > How does the gas Pedal fasten to the floor on the "heel...
• Propex Installation, Day Two
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 19:41:42 +0000
  ...I put the factory supplied cutting template on the compartment floor, and stood the furnace, with the "U" installed, over it to make sure...
• Re: Mrs. Squirrel gets nice (NOT) floors in Mellow Yellow.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 11:46:48 -0500
  ...That flooring is known as a "floating" floor system for > a reason: it > sucks up humidity like a sponge so if it can't...
• Re: Raised floor heater duct in diesels
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 11:00:16 -0600
  ...Without the >>heater cover in place, I don't believe there is continuity from the >>front ducts to the floor ducts anyway, It's...
• Re: Putting an engineless vanagon on ramps
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 18:36:03 +0200
  ...In the old days at Gandalf's Garage, before >we had lifts, we did everything on the floor using jackstands and >floorjacks. We always...
• Re: 86' Westy 4-Sale
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 10:44:33 -0800
  ...I'm unsure of when VW began to sell the 'Weekender', but I don't recall seeing any floor mounts for a frig behind...
• Re: Rubber Floor Mats
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 16:06:03 -0400
  ...Rubber Floor Mats Guys, Do to the difficult nature of finding decent rubber floor mats for Vanagons, I have thought about producing my own...