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• South Carolina Salvage yards
  Historical mailing list - Birkenfeld Jeff
  Tue, 29 Apr 2003 15:26:19 -0500
  ...VW salvage yards to comb around while I'm there? -kick me now for thinking of VW parts while at the beach- Thanks, Jeff
• Stands or ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 18:37:12 -0800
  ...is easiest putting the van on ramps or jack stands? TIA Jere 90 GL/Carat-a-version 88 GL 87 Wolfy (parts) 220D MB
• Re: Trip Report, long and rambling
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:23:47 -0500
  Bob - Thanks for sharing - I love peoples road stories. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to...
• Re: Vanagon Westfalia on CNN
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 08:29:38 -0500
  ...t Isaac you should tell them about it. -- Thanks, Jeff 90' Carat (Grover) 86' (We call this one Parts) 85' GL (Preparing for reanimation)
• central locks?
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 17:14:41 -0500
  ...Was that ever an option? Are there any kits that work well, or do you have to scavenge parts cars? Allan -- 1991 Vanagon GL
• Re: 1970 Westy for Sale in Port Huron, MI
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:06:47 -0500
  ...Feeling a bit dumb I didn't think to Google the name myself :) -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts...
• Re: Is G-mail arguing with Gerry again?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 21 Mar 2008 14:48:52 -0500
  ...thread about which engine conversion is best. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Rear Defroster Switch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:31:16 -0400
  ...Gotta love the list:) -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Trip Contingencies
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:17:07 -0500
  ...vw.upnorth.net/Vanagon-Rescue-Squad74.htm -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: My 1st post- Re: The Energy Non-Crisis
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:20:41 -0500
  ...to have a manufacturer on board! > > Jim > > -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Dealer Service
  Historical mailing list - Wagner Michael
  28 Jun 1995 10:56:28 -0800
  ...the following experience: -Car is always ready on time -Most parts are in stock -They call me when the car is ready -They call...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 16:36:14 -0700
  ...They often are "we'll have to order that" parts. Nowadays every part of a business has to carry its own weight and what...
• The Parts Place, Auburn Hills, MI
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:48:26 -0400
  ...So take it for what it's worth. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's...
• Re: Parts Sources for the TDI Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 09:41:42 -0800
  Martin J�gersand wrote: >To complete the swap Martin assembled parts from three >different sources: A TDI donor car, a diesel T3 bus >(Vanagon...
• Thinking of selling 91GL in San Antonio
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 07:02:36 -0500
  ...Just tossing it around, but asking $6500.00 due to numerous upgrades, OEM parts and extra parts. Please contact me and I can give...
• Re: Dometic rack hacks???
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sat, 27 Jun 2015 16:16:24 -0500
  ...supply of used parts at times. ---- PB <pbrattan@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Now that I know my Dometic is working, I CARE about the fact...
• Re: OMG...non shredded shreddy tan corduroy!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 14:13:36 -0500
  ...seats and a 3 point seat belt. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Brake Job Front and Back 85 2wd vanagon. Wheel bearing question.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 5 May 2011 13:01:04 -0700
  ...Get those parts. Then do the work carefully. that will produce the best result, getting only the parts you need, and the 'right' parts...
• Re: The Latest Odd Cargo in my Vanagon (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:27:11 -0400
  ...to get it out of there. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Alternative lug bolts/nuts for the Carat alloys
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 02:55:29 -0400
  ...mounting the Vanagon "Carat" alloys. now on the rears, you can use the following lug nuts from "Big A" Auto parts (or any comparable...
• Re: Drowning van part II wrath of VW salvage yard parts
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:13:50 -0500
  ...Is DrowningVan a sequel to BurningVan? If anything I think DrowningVan is a prequel to BurningVan if you aren't careful. -- Thanks, Jeff 90...
• Re: Ordering Parts Online
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:14:02 -0400
  ...I don't want to sell cheap crap, instead we are your first line of defense against garbage parts. People used to say "parts...
• Re: Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon"
  Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
  Fri, 2 Sep 2005 20:17:52 -0700
  ...Maybe now is the time to fill the tank of your extra car or "parts vanagon" >A couple of thoughts: > > 1) Hmm... how do...
• Re: Subie engine prices
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:19:20 -0700
  ...buying the whole car. Although, I do buy the whole thing myself. It is nice to know all of the parts. and since you...
• Re: Other things to do with a VW engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 19:21:39 -0400
  ...com (Lois) really neat stuff 84 GSL-SE 85 GSL-SE (parts car) 84 Vanagon Westfalia camper 95 Oldsmobile Aurora 93 Geo Prism 87...
• Birthday wishes (was: RE: Vendors Come Through(DVW & Bus Depot)(no serious VC)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 13 Mar 2004 02:28:30 -0500
  ...I checked my cc terminal and we do have your 5 card numbers , you have been billed and all the parts you ordered have...
• Re: Vngns ARE junk! Wilder's Law
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 08:19:59 -0700
  ...He felt parts manufactures sorted parts into three quality categories. - Best , new car build - Middle, Dealer spare parts - Lowest, third party parts houses. Can...
• Parts for sale - cleaning garage
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 17:53:02 -0500
  ...http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Parts/ Exhaust: 1. Complete 2.1l exhaust header in excellent shape off GA Vanagon Carat. Would prefer...
• Re: Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 10:57:06 -0700
  ...The hardest parts of the install were: adapting and trouble shooting engine management (Motronic), fabricating the exhaust and to some degree the engine carrier...
• jump seats into a GL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Tue, 13 Apr 1999 17:43:41 -0400
  ...However, the dealer microfiche parts blow up wasn't entirely clear so I'm hoping someone with a Carat/Wolfy can help: How many...
• RE: VW vs. GM
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Fri, 6 Dec 1996 10:39:16 -0800
  ...He was hired away from GM Purchasing to help VW "cut" the cost of their cars by "cutting" the cost of the parts. This...
• Re: printing parts
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 09:44:26 -0500
  ...A day or so ago, NPR had a report about printing parts for washing machines, fishing reels, and cars. Evidently, if you already have...
• Re: Buying parts in US to Canada?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 10:50:35 -0400
  ...In one of my first online purchases I bought a $60 item and the UPS brokerage charge was $55 --- I've been very careful...
• Re: Terry Kay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 2 Mar 2020 11:30:35 -0500
  ...AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: >>> >>> Hi folks, >>> >>> I don’t know about this person and possible help with parts finding so please...
• Re: Recommendation for Vanagon Mechanic or Shop in Seattle Area
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Thu, 2 Oct 1997 07:45:20 8
  ...Pricey, though, especially since they're locked into 'genuine VW' parts. Provides free loaner cars. Campbell-Nelson (another dealer shop) is also good, and...
• Buying a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - CWD986
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 11:34:56 EDT
  ...cost? Local VW guru wants $240 parts and labor, VW dlr. wants $405 (not!), and a "foreign car" mech says he'll install it...
• Re: Ripoff on Vancouver Island
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 15:18:39 -0400
  ...Any newish car coming into the yard is carefully dismantled and the parts are racked and inventoried well away from the general public, where...
• V'gon list sticker, need card!! also
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 00:16:25 -0600
  ...on-on Ch '89 SyncroBeast Vanagon '87 16V GTI '80 850 Yamaha Special '87 16V GTI w/ hale damage - parting out - body gone, parts...
• Re: Cruise Control Parts Shared With Rabbit?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 22:40:32 +0200
  ...Syncro speed sensors turn at about the same > speed as the cars. What type of Vanagon did you have? > > Mark > > > Raimund Feussner wrote: >> The...
• '82 westy FS .. one dollar
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:17:07 -0400
  ...a victim of sandy. (ie, flooded in saltwater) would be a good parts car though!! the camper interior and poptop are all worth it...
• Re: FS: One hell of a deal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 9 Feb 2010 10:45:12 -0500
  ...but one heck of a great deal. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Heart vs. Head
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:44:44 -0500
  ...Sorry head loses hands down. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Going To Pick Up My New 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:23:09 -0400
  ...more importantly - How much for your dog? :) -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Going To Pick Up My New 88 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 11:57:31 -0400
  ...So go ahead, congratulate me! > Miguel > -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Idiots for Clunkers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 3 Aug 2009 09:47:13 -0400
  ...Damn. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Benny Boy Re: Need some assistance ...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 23 Jul 2009 13:14:18 -0400
  ...But I see your point. -- > Thanks, > > Jeff > '90 Carat (Grover) > '86 (We call this one Parts) > '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus >
• Re: Extra fuel tanks
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 08:23:12 -0400
  Bob, Talk to Eric O'Brian, his junked parts van is a syncro and may still have a tank, BTW,thanks again for the...
• Re: And now for NEW TIRES
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 4 Mar 2011 17:09:48 -0500
  ...Dave! That'sa a sweet deal. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: Buses by the Beach - Tomorrow!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 14 May 2008 15:17:48 -0500
  ...t want to miss the beer tasting) -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
• Re: FYI has some one been co opted
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:12:17 -0500
  ...I know it could be seen as bad but I really did lol -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts...
• Re: Vanagon Sighting - NMDOT Web site Banner
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 8 Jan 2009 14:41:52 -0500
  ...Hey, is that by any chance the Roadhaus? -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's...
• Re: New dealer experience
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 14:58:01 -0600
  ...parts and (a little) more knowledge than when I > woke up > this morning. Now, to just put the van back together! > > John > 90 Carat...
• Re: FS: Nissan Pathfinder Swing Away Tire Carrier $75
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 08:31:21 +1300
  ...up on how he adapted this type carrier > to his Syncro Westy. YUK! Nissan Terrano parts on a T3! What next? -- Regards Andrew Grebneff...
• Re: How are carpets formed ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 2 Feb 2011 10:28:34 -0700
  ...wrote: >> Curious George here. >> >> I have all of my carpets out of the Van >> and laying on the shop floor. >> >> And I,m wondering...
• Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 1 May 2010 09:54:23 -0700
  ...Your mechanic can not work on your car the way you work on software. He > would have disassemble, reassemble to do the distributor and...
• German, Chinese and American Parts
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 2 Dec 2014 18:39:53 -0600
  I noticed from the Rock Auto thread that some believe most parts are made in China? For modern production car glass that might be...
• Re: 5 clyinder Audi 5000 Turbo to Vanagon engine swap........ MIS - INFORMAT...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 13:14:20 EST
  ...you can take the whole car or just the engine whatever you need.. chris '86 audi 5000 turbo driver 84 audi 5000 turbo parts...
• Re: Friday question: What tools do you carry?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 08:10:00 -0800
  ...known parts. 1983.6 >1991: Spare heads, computer unit and a latte machine. 1993>2002: Extended VWOA warranty, VISA and AAA Platinum cards. - Jim...
• Sewfine carpet kits..any pics in your vans?
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 16:24:47 -0400
  I am thinking of getting some new carpet...I remember someone used sew fine and I am wondering how thata turned out. I just...
• Re: 50 Worst Cars
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 14:39:46 -0500
  ...The original article ragged on the Model T -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move...