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• my TIICO powered syncro westy is a rocket
  Historical mailing list - Matt Bezark
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 17:54:35 -0700
  ...the mechanic had to 'wing' various parts of the installation. using the standard exhaust, it sounds very agressive. it's kind of amusing, but...
• Re: Paint Code Help
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 18:14:35 -0600
  ...in the > front, including the space between seats, non opening front wings, > metal dash.........could it be possible to discover the paint code > with...
• FRIDAY TOPIC: what's the worst thing that ever caught on fire in your Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 16:55:05 -0500
  ...its body the size of a man's thumb and a wingspan of about 3.5 to four inches. It flew in through the...
• Call for articles! VanagonWiki.net
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 16:38:38 -0700
  ...said, the help files are fairly opaque to me, I just winged it). You could just find that gem of knowhow that you posted...
• Re: What the F....- Turn signal buzzer?
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:58:38 -0700
  ...there are 5 types of vanagons basically. > maybe others can just wing it and figure out what model.. > or just guess. > but it makes...
• Non-text mail, was: Re: Poor MPG, '81 Westy -- Injector Problems?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 11:32:14 -0500
  ...Buettner, Peter Cesar Baptista Chayan Srisawat Coby Smolens Colin Moran Dan Winget David Clark David Utley Davidson Donald Newman Doug Alcock Douglas Demarest Easoars...
• From the wire news
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 9 Dec 2004 15:09:25 -0700
  ...The company's new Jetta, which will be sold as the Bora model in Mexico, will be produced in a new wing of the...
• Re: Windows tinted
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 16:54:19 -0700
  ...The passenger and driver's > windows and wind wings were done in 35% (transmits 35% of the light) > neutral gray. Everything aft was done...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] clutch takeup
  Historical mailing list - Jimmy Johnston
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 14:54:39 -0400
  ...And Fresno Mike who doesn't believe that they really fly and it's a > all a left and right wing plot! And BenT...
• Re: wing window
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 May 2013 06:53:50 -0400
  Ben, yes about the nail, forgot to mention that part of the use of the nail ! I've had lot of them stems loose...
• Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:53 -0500
  ...Exterior, body Dual outside mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers...
• Re: Is is safe to just "wing it"?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:20:28 -0700
  ...From your experience, will it be necessary to make >>> reservations >>> > for lodging in advance, or will it be safe to "wing it" as we...
• Re: A Westy "Utility" question
  Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
  Tue, 27 May 2003 11:39:27 -0400
  ...When I travel down the freeway I can see this cover soar up in > the > > wind like a wing. Is there anyway to fix...
• Re: Jack for the vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Thu, 10 Dec 1998 10:53:05 -0600
  ...But the trick part is that the hex socket bottom handle attaches/detaches with with a big hand wing head bolt that enters a...
• Re: T3s from Graz ( was Old Spare Tire )
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 10:24:46 +1100
  ...VC cost about $1000+ M > Nah, it's a rare, UNcoveted "base model"--2WD, power nothing, no wing windows, black metal bumpers, tweed upholstery...
• BART: was Re: Loose Wind Wings 94 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bart Holmquist
  Tue, 22 May 2007 21:04:46 -0500
  Sorry for the typo: it is an 84. And yes i am totally surprised at the great advice I have obtained but even more...
• Re: [ was Winter heating - now new Coleman heater]
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Wed, 8 Dec 1999 12:09:23 -0500
  ...And while it might be very safe, I'd hate to find out it isn't by waking up with wings - or worse. I...
• Re: Increasing horsepower -- Piston Engined Aircraft
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sun, 20 Oct 2002 09:51:40 -0500
  ...Coast Guard Winged Maggots do the same with te HC-130. Chuck '85 Wolfsburg Westy - 'Roland the road Buffalo' on 10/19/02 8...
• Re: Fiberglass rear bumpers (vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - dylan
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:01:10 -0800
  Go Westy is currently selling the middle section for $99 and the outer wings for $50. Get them while they last. I have been...
• Re: vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:22:32 -0800
  ...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: TIICO- Oil Filters
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 14:46:37 -0500
  ...Rennie VolksDragon@earthlink.net Peyton Cramer VW Dan Winget wrote: > > Hello tic owners > > What oil filter are you using? The # on the filter is...
• Re: Bullet proof Vanagon, Interesting van on Ebay UK
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 12:11:20 -0800
  ...my that would be a nice vanagon to take to left wing rallies where the local witerati (like literati) would be aghast ... and i...
• well ... shooot!
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 16 Sep 94 18:21:04 CDT
  ...so i'm gonna have to wing it from faded memories: 71 bus with bad idle: check the idle cutoff valve (which you said...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - aatransaxle
  Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:14:39 -0700
  ...rebuild completed. > > Installation of 3rd Party Transmission Wing Cooling System (welded) > (this is the little metal wing sold by Terry Kay. > > Re-installation of...
• Re: Adventurewagon high top molds - update.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 17:25:53 -0600
  ...Probably not suitable for boat hulls or airplane wings, but given that no significant structural stress would be on a camper shell the precess...
• Aeros more..on, the same..howzat?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:13:13 -0700
  ...the racer...The next race, they'd come back with some winglets, bumps, etc etc..and do the oil thing again during practice. This...
• Re: Splicing damaged brake pipes???
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:48:20 -0700
  ...Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Wing" <rawing@AMERITECH.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 9:46 PM Subject...
• Re: Audi Turbo wheels on a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 03 Feb 1997 10:58:02 +0200
  ...The AUDI rims are going very deep into the wing und you have to use 10 mm spacers to get nearly the same fit...
• Re: Camping near NYC, Now stealth camping IN NYC....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Wed, 10 May 2000 09:59:14 -0400
  ...I winged it with the Westy and found the ultimate stealth camping spot. On the Staten Island end of the ferry, there is a...
• Re: Darwin fish car decal
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 20:24:09 -0700
  ...were chased through the > streets of Seattle by a frothing right wing Christian. Obviously not > turning the other cheek. > > She's scared to go...
• Re: Alternative to Cover Camper Fridge Vent
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:59:50 -0500
  ...The "nut" is a brass wingnut. > > bob stevens > '87 Syncro Westy > > I had just about given up when I >> noticed we had a round...
• Re: Blacks and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:45:31 -0800
  ...So I just had the Window Wipers powder coated, along with the Wing Window Frames, and they look great. ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon...
• Re: Big Sur CA Camping
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 18 Jul 2016 16:24:33 -0700
  If you want to wing it/stealth camp, head up the Nacimiento-Fergusson Road and look for a spot up on the ridge. You...
• Re: FRIDAY TOPIC: what's the worst thing that ever caught on fire in your Westy?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 23:31:09 +0000
  ...its body the size of a man's thumb and a wingspan of > about > 3.5 to four inches. It flew in through the...
• 88GL for sale
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:25:57 -0800
  ...He was kind enough to take me under his wing and show me the ropes! -- Chris 88 Vanagon GL (daily driver) 87 Westfalia (DONE...
• Re: More on the - '83 Westy Fridge Won't Light
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 17:40:33 -0800
  ...Dan Winget <dnswinget@CSI.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Wednesday, December 29, 1999 4:28 PM Subject: Re...
• Re: Kool patch in seattle area?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Gies
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 14:02:50 -0600
  ...Any ideas? Thanks! Tim in Seattle 87 Syncro Westy, suby motor waiting in the wings ******************************************************************* CONFIDENTIAL - This e-mail transmission and any documents attached...
• Re: friday - the old car season has started here
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 13 May 2011 20:21:02 -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...
• Mo Parts---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Sat, 2 Mar 2002 19:56:43 -0600
  ...Ok ( spay can painted ) L/H door L/H door glass.( wing window and door window) R/H door glass ( door window only ) (1...
• Re: "green" cars (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 16 Feb 2004 18:52:11 -0600
  ...Stuff hanging out in the air stream -- big mirrors, luggage racks, kewl wings on the trunk -- all contributes to drag and reduces your highway...
• Re: Call for articles! VanagonWiki.net
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 17:01:09 -0700
  ...said, the help > files are fairly opaque to me, I just winged it). > > You could just find that gem of knowhow that you posted...
• Re: Need some assistance to see if my mechanic is overcharging me...
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:15:01 -0400
  ...rebuild completed. > > Installation of 3rd Party Transmission Wing Cooling System (welded) > (this is the little metal wing sold by Terry Kay. > > Re-installation of...
• Re: vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 09:22:10 -0600
  ...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: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 20:00:25 -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: Keeping Slop off rear window
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 08:22:39 -0600
  ...the winter slop off the rear window? only those rear spoilers/wings on the top, and they only work at relatively higher speeds (like...
• Re: Fwd: MONSTER AWNING Prototype Pics on Flickr
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 4 Jan 2009 12:09:13 -0500
  ...of the Van to make it look like it has sprouted wings and is going to fly > away. Just needs a Dragon Tail and...
• Re: Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 30 May 2000 13:34:47 -0700
  ...When I think of mylar, I think of model airplane wing construction or sail board sail material. for all this hassle, what's a...
• Re: FRIDAY TOPIC: what's the worst thing that ever caught on fire in your Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:09:43 -0700
  ...its body the size of a man's thumb and a wingspan of about > 3.5 to four inches. It flew in through the...
• Re: 1990 Carat with Analogue Clock?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 20:49:49 -0700
  ...Odd configuration, some people like them Cheap fabric on all seats, rubber carpet, front wing windows that don't open, no tach, no front...
• Re: Friday bird AKICIV (All Knowledge is Contained in Vandom)
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:53:39 -0500
  At 03:51 PM 11/20/2009, Dave Mcneely wrote: >Winter goldfinch is something I thought of, but David did not mention >wing bars...
• Re: '91 westfalia 2000 bucks in Louisiana on Craigslist...
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 3 Jun 2014 18:41:02 -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 - J Stewart
  Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:49:28 +0000
  ...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: no vanagon content - nice aeroplane spotted
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 5 Nov 2010 14:46:59 -0700
  ...I noticed a fellow napping on a cot under the vintage wing. I wandered over and he noticed the slim, muscular, cyclist and said...
• Re: temp gauge shenanagins
  Historical mailing list - Roger
  Sun, 8 Jan 2012 21:27:23 -0800
  ...2012, Mike Miller wrote: >>> But...my temp gauge goes sl[e]wing up to the red zone and the light >>> blinks. >> >> Less common reason...
• Re: Upper Front Door Window Seal Showing Age
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sun, 2 Sep 2018 14:02:28 -0700
  ...On the related question, the roll-ups can all be done without disassembly, but not the wing windows. Easy project. > GoWesty link: > http://www...
• Re: Not exactly...was: towing with a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 11 Mar 1999 08:24:57 -0800
  ...I built a trailer in 1990 to haul a flying wing with the vanagon, and have hauled lots of crap - ex girlfriend's stuff...
• Re: AC Retrofit with Vintage Air stuff
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 8 Dec 2009 06:45:57 -0700
  ...JC *>>>Hate the wind noise of a window down or vent wing open on the hwy. *There is those European plastic widow trim things...
• Bus Resurrection Musings (a little too long)
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 09:59:47 -0600 (CST)
  ...Leaky vent-wings will lead to ...or at least contribute to rust holes in the floor/side of the bus. (I'm gonna have...
• Re: Road America Get-together
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 29 May 2002 10:24:55 -0400
  Westy Wing? Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 05/29/2002 10:06:40 AM Please respond to Karl Wolz...
• Re: FRIDAY TOPIC: what's the worst thing that ever caught on fire in your Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 26 Oct 2012 15:16:27 -0700
  ...its body the size of a man's thumb and a wingspan of about > 3.5 to four inches. It flew in through the...