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• Re: Westy interior fireplace instalation
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Fri, 9 Feb 2001 07:53:30 -0700
  OK, there's a guy in these parts who specializes in old microbuses. Has a lot of contacts who do too. One of the...
• Re: Performance Stuff?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 21:07:15 -0400 (EDT)
  ...ex 1973 Squareback ex 1985 GTi ex 1970 914 1.7 (family) ex 1972 Transporter (family) ex 1962 Microbus (family) ex 1958 Karmann Ghia
• Re: WTB: 15" Vanagon steel wheel
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 07:39:32 +1000
  ...The 5-cylinder South African T3 Microbuses and Caravelles (Vanagons to Americans) all came with 6.5Jx15 alloys and still do. Simon Glen Toowoomba...
• Re: Dr. Z - (vague volkswagen content)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 14:44:05 -0700
  ...VW > actually created the "microbus" (think tiny bus) not the Minivan. However > Chrysler took their usually full-size van line and conceptialized a > smalled...
• FS: SA PARTS (I hath come home!)
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Wed, 26 May 1999 03:35:33 -0400
  ...from other sellers w/o OEMlights $110 Caravelle Badges (chrome) $15 Microbus Badges (chrome) $15 Volksiebus Stickers (Front and back) $10 GTI Badges $10...
• Re: Knock-offs
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 7 Apr 2023 12:57:09 -0700
  ...On Fri, Apr 7, 2023 at 9:36 AM Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote: > There are several of these little Microbus knockoffs driving...
• Re: We've lost another one....
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Sep 2010 03:11:46 EDT
  ...he had just bought that 5cyl south african microbus too... major loss to the list here.... anyone have any more info to how he...
• Re: 6 cylinders (phooey)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 13:48:28 -0800
  ...those new-fangled contrapshins! I got me one of dem dare microbusssess. Why in *my* day, we wouldn't da-reeeam of such luxuries...
• Re: Looking for the other Frenchie on the VW list
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Mar 1997 11:03:59 -0800
  ...Whether we are Frenchies, Yankees, Canucks, Helmuts, or Aussies matters less; the old-timer Microbuses can co-exist with the nouveau-riche Eurovan camper...
• Re: 16" tires
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 02:38:19 -0800
  ...The 1998 SA Microbus 2,6 weighs 1660 kg. Btw, westy poptops can only carry 50 kg on the roof, a too heavy boat...
• Re: New Microbus Website
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 22:54:32 +1200
  >Reminds me of a conversation over beer a few years back. A buddy (who made >a very nice living buying and selling vintage Jaguars...
• RE: AC prices up.
  Historical mailing list - bill (w.r.) crick
  Wed, 1 May 1996 15:45:00 -0400
  ...A whole group of kids are getting licences that were born after the microbus style went out of production 3. They have started showing...
• Re: Pre67 Sunroof Question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 16:24:52 -0500
  ...51, through 67 yes- it was possible to get kombis and microbuses with sunroofs (and belly pans natch) as an option. they were not...
• Re: our numbers
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Tue, 5 Dec 1995 20:18:12 -0800 (PST)
  ...to unca joel): > > > > Vanagon Mailing List 528 people, 504 vehicles > > 88 Microbus, 179 Bus, 217 Vanagon, 20 Eurovan > > 21 Wanabus, 107 Unknown Sniveling Lurkers...
• Re: Watercooled Mexican Microbusses?
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:55:26 -0600
  I sure would like to get the nose from one- inner and outer- to get the radiator and heater and have someone else do...
• Re: New Microbus Website
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 08:36:32 -0800
  ...Doom now... > Keith > > > Gary Stearns wrote: > > > > VW's website for the new Microbus asks for > feedback. Here's what I > > told them. Give them...
• Re: SA Vanagon in Adventure mag
  Historical mailing list - Evan Martin
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:01:05 -0500
  ...Probably to steal a >> > vanagon, oops Microbus or two. >> > > http://www.letmestayforaday.com/photo/1007131615MVC-005S.JPG > two T3 "black taxis" in one place...
• Bus on a Bus (was Re: aerodynamics )
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 09:03:19 -0700
  ...of aerondynamics, I saw a school bus on Sunday with a microbus welded on top. I don't know if this is the one...
• Re: Weakly Stats ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 23 Jun 95 12:46:17 CDT
  On Fri, 23 Jun 95 12:43:10 CDT Jack Stafford said: >On Fri, 23 Jun, Joel Walker <JWALKER@ua1vm.ua.edu> wrote: >>Microbus...
• What kind of bus do I have?
  Historical mailing list
  03 Nov 1995 21:56:43 GMT
  ...I've got three windows behind the doors, seats, an original two tone paint, and headliner. >model 22 is the Microbus (headliner, 3 windows...
• Re: Buying a VW and picking it up at the factory in Germany: the Best Way(or ...
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 19:45:36 -0800
  ...Being re-designed as an international > microbus and won't be out until around 2007. > Jerry > > I was in the San Francisco International Auto...
• Re: Revell Vanagon model kits
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:10:37 -0400
  ...m searching for the "magnum > p.i." kit and the "vanagon microbus" kit. I bought a Magnum PI Vanagon kit on ebay about 2...
• South African parts For Sale
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Wed, 29 May 2002 11:48:45 -0400
  ...They are the same but just missing a very thin black plastic border. (OEM costs $39) Microbus Emblems.......................................$29 Chrome Plastic emblems with the...
• more u.s. statz: MD-OH
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 04 Apr 97 21:12:33 CST
  ...PAUL 62 Microbus Deluxe Ron Hutchison MN.MSP ST. PAUL 93 Eurovan MV Weekender Cam Ron Hutchison MN.MSP ST. PAUL 87 Vanagon Camper...
• Re: wierd bus..
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:31:08 -0600
  ...notice how cargo doors >> hinge at front only.. >> >> and its actually a '84 model. > > > It somewhat resembles a late model Brazilian microbus, which combines...
• Re: Watercooled Mexican Microbusses?
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 18:25:47 -0800
  I'd hazard a guess that the cost of getting them into spec to pass CA emissions tests would wind up making them prohibitively...
• Re: 93 Microbus arrives: Anyone have a South African ETKA?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:40:01 -0800
  You, Sir Mussels, are to be muzzled. You know the deal. ETKA can be legitimately obtained. List policy, Bubba. You've round long enough...
• South African van differences - when they happened
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:28:14 +1300
  ...However I am in the process of buying a 1993 RSA Microbus 2.5i, and this van does have larger rear side-windows, the...
• Re: Any one Selling a 23 or a 21 Window Deluxe?
  Historical mailing list - Berry Kercheval
  Fri, 14 Jul 1995 18:27:37 PDT
  ...I know it's not the same but the Franklin Mint is selling what it calls a '27 window' 1962 Classic Microbus. It's...
• VW Micrfobus on Overhaulin'
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 13:29:40 +0000
  Hi All, Was browsing through the TV wasteland listings for tonight and noticed that Overhaulin' will be doing a VW Microbus. The premise of...
• Re: SA Vanagon in Adventure mag
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:39:52 +0200
  ...Most unexpected to have someone on the Vanagon list who is supposed to be on the Microbus list. Haha. Now, we believe that the...
• Re: wierd bus..
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 18:36:18 -0700
  ...It somewhat resembles a late model Brazilian microbus, which combines elements of various generations (bay window body style, splitty doors and rear windows, etc...
• buses for sale: split-windows (from Hemmings)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 08 Jul 95 12:32:47 CDT
  ...many new parts, needs cosmetic restoration. $6,500 (314) 524-6000; fax: (314) 524-0340 (MO) 1967 Microbus, inspected, licensed and ready to drive...
• Re: City Lights
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 19:36:12 EST
  ...told that a few times :<) remember the '66 down bugs and '67 down microbuses? looks like that when the parking lights are on. chris
• Re: converting to 4 wheel drive
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 10 Dec 2001 09:58:00 -0800
  ...unladen kerb weight without driver > for > > the 241, Microbus de luxe. > > > > -Dana- > > > > > > They > > > > aren't light vehicles either. > > > > > > it's all relative, andrew... they...
• Re: more T5 photos
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Mon, 9 Dec 2002 08:11:20 -0800
  ...I find the new Microbus much more 'exiting'. Joachim '85 Westfalia 1.9WBX 'Spielmobil' [mailto:spielmobil@earthlink.net] On Sun, 8 Dec 2002 23...
• Re: why no VW trucks/vans
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 20 Feb 2005 09:44:18 -0700
  ...They are still talking about bringing in > short wheel based T5s and calling them Microbus. Just saw this vehicle on an industry discussion list...
• Re: Bus vs Vanagon, how times change
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:34:12 -0500
  ...In Europe, the birthplace of the VW 'bus' any small vans designed to carry people are called 'microbus' which is synonymous with the US...
• Re: Two emblems on back of Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 19 Mar 2014 12:13:37 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > I had a microbus emblem on my Vanagon that I got off of German eBay > until someone ripped it off...
• Re: Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Fri, 8 May 2009 05:19:32 +0200
  ...or am I mistaken? Regards Brenton (South Africa) Driver of 98 Microbus http://www.investec.com/EmailDisclaimer/emaildisclaimer.htm The disclaimer also provides our...
• Re: Mo' buses in da movies
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 09:26:49 -0700
  ...Her boyfriend was driving >a 66 or 67 Microbus. > >BONUS ROUND: > >Can anyone guess how I was able to place the year of the...
• RE: how many? & the light. bulb (F)
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 01 Mar 1996 08:33:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...How many Microbus owners does it take to change a light bulb? >> >A: Yeah, but first you need go check your collection of several...
• Vanagon in South-Africa
  Historical mailing list - Renier Marais
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:29:45 +0200
  ...i need to see if you can locate a van w/ this >setup (Microbus, not Caravelle) and tell me if there are more >components...
• Re: Sunroof Question: Part II
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 11:36:34 -0500
  ...I also have seen two (identical, in different places) green and white 64 sliding sunroof microbuses with sliding doors and locking steering columns.
• Re: Dr. Z - (vague volkswagen content)
  Historical mailing list - Kimmons Anthony
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 18:20:15 -0500
  ...VW >> actually created the "microbus" (think tiny bus) not the Minivan. >> However >> Chrysler took their usually full-size van line and conceptialized a >> smalled...
• Re: Spark Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 8 May 2009 03:37:12 -0500
  ...I'd use either >brand/make/marque without hesitation. > >>Driver of 98 Microbus > >Ooohhh...envy....what does it use for an engine? You probably...
• Vanagon Gripes
  Historical mailing list - Hajasz
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 22:32:42 -0800
  ...Here was one problem that should have been left behind with the good old Microbus. 4. No lights on the heat or AC controls...
• Sightings in Illinois
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 20:52:13 -0500
  ...One looked like a Deluxe Microbus with about 4 long skylight windows along the roof with a cloth or vinyl headliner or moonroof. I...
• Re: [NVC] Re: New Microbus coming 2005.......I'll still keep my 240 hp SVX Vanagon......but these will be tempting
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 15:18:01 -0500
  I like the Cat Rack right up behind the windshield but hate the giant blind spots forward of the mirrors. I notice that the...
• Re: Dr. Z - (vague volkswagen content)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 29 Jul 2006 16:40:07 -0700
  ...VW > >> actually created the "microbus" (think tiny > bus) not the Minivan. > >> However > >> Chrysler took their usually full-size van > line and conceptialized a > >> smalled...
• 36hp troubles/A LOT of old splits
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 1 Sep 1994 10:16:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...numerous microbusses in various states of repair; at least 2 deluxes (64/65, I think) a 63? westy. a 64 23-window. and (I...
• New Book - VW Camper Conversions 1951 to 2005
  Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
  Fri, 25 Nov 2005 18:03:44 -0500
  ...the many different camping conversions built on the Volkswagen Transporter and Microbus base across five decades. Until the advent of the new T5 generation...
• Re: Metal railing along rear glass?)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 23:38:42 -0500
  ...just cut to fit (BTDT) And the end caps, are EXACTLY the same as was used on the '51-'67 deluxe Microbuses (and '68...
• Re: The new "microbus" sucks ... a misunderstanding
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 21:09:51 -0400
  >Why don't they just start building vanagons again? A few mods to the >engine and a/c and you'd have a world...
• Re: Monster Vanagon Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 20 Apr 2014 12:06:01 -0700
  ...My son has the microbus version of that and it's awesome! Of course, it's only about 6" long, but . . . Marc Perdue On...
• About that sticker...
  Historical mailing list - Gilbert Christopher L
  Fri, 3 Mar 1995 01:54:47 -0500 (EST)
  ...Ed.) I know there's a pop-top Westy..a 18/23 window Microbus...a Panel van/pickup...and er...the Combi as well...
• get'um while they're hot: buses for sale!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 11 Feb 95 23:49:42 CST
  1967 VW Microbus Kombi, good engine, great brakes, little rust, body in good cond., runs good. $1000. (334) 825-2871. Waverly, AL 1969 VW...
• RE: Vanagon Parts Stores
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 02 May 1996 09:14:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I highly appreciate the information. | | Thanks! | | =================================================== | Raul | Wilma (1982 Westfalia) | Larsen (1956 Microbus) | | "I take credit for nothing and disclaim everything" | =================================================== | |
• Re: ready-aim-fire Zippos!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright, SMUS Network Analyst
  Thu, 14 Mar 1996 14:06:08 PDT
  ...Sure, the Volkswagen Microbus was space efficient, > but it was also exceedingly slow and very dangerous. (the > designer's) concept put the mechanicals, not...
• Re: Transporter designations
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Wed, 27 May 1998 07:49:46 -0700
  ...They also called versions "Microbus", etc. They are all Transporters. Malcolm Holser