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  • Re: Third brake light
    Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
    Mon, 16 Mar 2015 15:28:59 -0400
    ...Especially those driven in congested metropolitan areas full of >> distracted drivers texting and talking, like Seattle. >> >> From Wikipedia: >> >> " The 'center high mount stop light...
  • Fwd: 1989 Carat Vanagon For Sale... Southern Pennsylvania
    Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
    Tue, 23 Nov 2004 07:28:45 -0500
    ...does my van > have rust holes in it? no... > are there areas where there is super minor surface rust? yes... is the > van almost...
  • Re: '86 Doublecab on ebay..in PA.. one day left..at $4500 now..
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 5 Mar 2005 15:35:00 EST
    ...Is the rust in these > areas common with a Double Cab? MD title and the seller is in PA. Looks like > it was driven...
  • Re: Trip Report ( Long!) Eagle, AK
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:08:36 -0500
    ...After viewing the cars, > eating dinner and visiting with friends and family we headed North on the > Glenn Highway to get as far up...
  • Re: head gaskets, my turn
    Historical mailing list - Joel VanderKwaak
    Mon, 16 Aug 2004 19:18:14 -0700
    ...van towed to my local shop >>(European Auto Works in Mtn View) to get the water pump replaced. >>Definitely more expensive than if I...
  • Re: registering Matilda in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:50:08 -0700
    ...to tow your vehicle the 200 miles between service areas in canada 11 enjoy canada eh ... ps i hear the beer is stronger ... faster...
  • Re: California: Open container (alcohol) law & the Westy????
    Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
    Thu, 5 Nov 1998 01:12:29 -0800
    ...A utility compartment or glove compartment shall be deemed to be within the area occupied by the driver and passengers. This section shall not...
  • Re: Coast toCoast!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 12 Apr 2005 08:30:29 -0700
    ...Any > > interesting > > > places to see/avoid, stay or scenic views not too far off the main > > > expressway or even a better route suggestion? > > > Will...
  • Re: What do I need?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sun, 25 Nov 2007 20:53:49 -0800
    ...just about every shop in the bay area knows how to change > > oil on > > a vanagon..just take it to a good vw shop...
  • Re: venting about irresponsible drivers
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Mon, 29 Aug 2016 21:29:34 -0300
    ...Any chance there are surveillance cameras in the area? > On 29-Aug-2016, at 18:53, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I need...
  • Re: September Roadtrip to Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Jim
    Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:57:37 -0700
    ...area, there are about 1/2 > dozen sites around the lake to camp at, Maple Grove is our favourite, with > an awesome sunset view...
  • Kampers at Keyser Pond...(kinda long)
    Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
    Sun, 29 Jun 1997 23:14:01 -0400
    Man, Am I BEAT!!! I view this past weekend as a relative success... Friday had me running around like a madman... A Bus Camping...
  • Re: Oil overfill... or not? (long post)
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 8 Aug 2010 19:46:42 -0400
    ...http://www.shoptalkforums.net/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1528&start=0 My baywindow westfakia is currently running a 411/914 engine but since...
  • Re: Trip Photos (Was: Re: Xross country 10,000 miles travel)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 9 Apr 2009 23:14:49 -0700
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners and ... older...
  • puttin' it there or here ...
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 1 Jan 2013 11:24:03 -0800
    ...one time i tried to keep spare fuel in the luggage rack area up above the cab-- several stops later the fuel was streaming...
  • Re: Dake (Ian) Collins
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Fri, 8 Jan 2021 16:04:47 -0800
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://www.youtube.com/user/LastonLastof#g/u http://vimeo.com/42309497...
  • RE: baja trip roster update
    Historical mailing list - Steve Reilly
    Wed, 6 Sep 95 16:23:07 PDT
    ...area, the road continues on up the the observatories high up in the Sierra San Pedro Martir national park. Pine trees and incredible views...
  • Re: Boston Bob's flywheel video
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:37:09 -0800
    ...To me it's not putting in a new clutch > and rear main seal, it's fussing over the entire area and everything related...
  • Re: Logging roads and trailers
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:09:52 -0700
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ > >>> View the growing list of video work at: > >>> http://www.youtube.com/user/LastonLastof#g/u > >>> http://vimeo.com/42309497...
  • Re: Boston Bob's flywheel video
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:57:38 -0800
    Hi Steven, did they take it back apart ? Sounds to me, if it is for sure leaking engine oil from the bell housing area...
  • Re: High quality two pole 60A wiring connectors
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon
    Tue, 13 Sep 2011 18:41:20 -0700
    ...and I have seen tow trucks with plug-in jumping >>> connectors in their front bumper area. >>> Scott >>> turbovans >>> ----- Original Message ----- >>> From: "John Rodgers" <inua...
  • Re: 1991 Syncro for sale
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 6 Jul 2014 13:19:37 -0300
    ...I just so happens I might be in that area at the end of next week, so I informed him if my friend gives...
  • Re: NVC: Friday....VERMONT!!!
    Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
    Fri, 2 Nov 2007 17:30:22 -0400
    ...Downtown Burlington's main street (Church Street) is closed to vehicle traffic, and is a decent outdoor walking mall-like area. I don't...
  • Re: Gas tank and gas cap
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 4 May 2010 21:05:59 -0700
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners
  • Re: 7" hella replacement lights for SA Grill with An Aftermarket HID 6000K kit, Will this work?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Thu, 4 Jun 2009 01:01:14 -0400
    ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=3849528#3849528 I agree that it might not be a good idea to try and...
  • Re: Camping and Sights from L.A. to Santa Fe
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sun, 31 Jul 2011 10:43:43 -0500
    ...There is a local privately operated park area (http://riocostillapark.com/index.html) well worth a stay, then the forest service campgrounds in Valle...
  • Re: Vanagons and part
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 1 Sep 2009 19:31:58 -0700
    ...Forces beyond our control are wresting all that was 'fun, simple, and practical' away from us, particularly in the area of cars, vans, and...
  • Re: How do you carry your cargo?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:16:28 -0600
    ...They need a good view of the road to mature > > and > > >age properly. > > > > > >I'm also a big fan of those little "Gear Hammocks...
  • Re: my vanagon sob story
    Historical mailing list - J. C.
    Wed, 31 Jan 2001 18:17:02 -0800
    ...area (this shop specializes in vanagons and vw) and > he > has given me his opinion, which i think is an honest > one. his view...
  • Re: Rose Parade Pasadena & the Vanagon with a Z-bed
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:49:32 -0800
    ...If yer gonna personally view the parade, the best way is to make reservations and park a motorhome (or a Westy, I've done...
  • Re: Vanagon List Moderator-let's get things underway!
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 17 Jan 2009 07:42:07 -0600
    ...It sure has helped me in > > other areas of life besides strictly Vanagon things. I would be more > > than a bit lost not being...
  • Re: Side Mirror Surfaces
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:09:30 -0700
    ...It is also what they use in observation areas . You see through it especially when the light is greater on the viewed side. I...
  • Propex 2000
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 12 Mar 2009 10:03:05 -0600
    ...This thing separates the cavas-area air from the cabin air and really traps the outputs of anything that is producing BTU's. Even...
  • MSN Community Idea
    Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
    Tue, 28 Mar 2000 11:57:17 -0800
    ...I am only trying to create an area where we can share photos, chat and carry on more permanent discussions on topics that always...
  • Re: Logging roads and trailers
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:58:50 -0600
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ > >>> View the growing list of video work at: > >>> http://www.youtube.com/user/LastonLastof#g/u > >>> http://vimeo.com/42309497...
  • Re: Failed Emissions Check
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Thu, 26 Aug 2004 11:42:03 -0700
    ...There may be people that share the same views >> :::as you on religion, politics, and the environment. However, there >> are >> :::people that have different...
  • Re: Third brake light
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:19:41 -0600
    ...Especially those driven in congested metropolitan areas full of >>> distracted drivers texting and talking, like Seattle. >>> >>> From Wikipedia: >>> >>> " The 'center high mount stop light...
  • Re: [WetWesties] If You Hear Of a Vanagon Theft Around Seattle or the PNW
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 6 Dec 2013 16:02:40 -0800
    ...Six in the state of Washington in 2013. <http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=6944027#6944027> I’m probably biased, But...
  • Re: Subject: Re: Trip Contingencies
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:05:33 -0700
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ View the growing list of video work at: http://revver.com/find/video/?query=LastonLastof&search_on=owners and ... older...
  • Porsche Rims Good price
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 10 Nov 2004 20:38:47 -0600
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7932513155 Nice set of Porsche rims will fit a Vanagon ??? Stan Wilder High Performance...
  • questions about westfalias FS
    Historical mailing list - Karen Meredith
    Wed, 22 Jul 1998 14:48:12 -0700
    ...But, this van is missing the passenger side rear-view mirror, apparently also needs the thermostat sensor thing replaced, and has a small crack...
  • Re: Please Help! Oil Filter Emergency: Saturday evening of course... trip starts tomorrow...please advise
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 21 Sep 2002 23:04:06 -0400
    ...2) Wipe off as much of the excess oil as possible from the cooler and threaded area. If you are careful, you can avoid...
  • Re: Is There A Camelback Of The North?
    Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
    Fri, 7 Dec 2001 18:20:27 -0700
    ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/auto-insurance-madness.html To view Wolfgang's incredibly informative wheel article http://users.rcn.com/derekdrew/fitbigtiresonvanagon.htm...
  • Re: [WetWesties] secure storage?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Sat, 31 Jan 2009 23:17:09 -0800
    ...never leave your van out of your site if at all possible --- park in well lighted areas ... Two years ago i was in a...
  • Adirondacks Jaunt
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 9 Sep 2014 10:11:04 -0700
    ...Then on to the Binghamton NY area and a stay at the Chenango SP. Next full day of driving got us into the Adirondack...
  • Re: Thoughts on antenna replacement
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 1 Jul 2023 08:27:10 -0500
    ...hangs down from >> the >>>> mounting point, all stored within the underdash area of the car. Almost >>>> nothing sticks out on top. >>>> >>>> The problem you...
  • Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#593302744: Mercedes-Benz : 306D Van
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 16 Jul 2001 09:13:00 -0500
    ...Currently $2,000.00 > To bid on the item, go to: > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=593302744 > > > Item Description...
  • its official "BUSES by the DEPOT" vw van get-together sat Oct 14th Green Lane PA
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Sep 2006 10:36:14 EDT
    ...http://parks.montcopa.org/parks/cwp/view,A,1516,Q,26356.asp we need more people to attend! if your planning on attending, please...
  • Re: Logging roads and trailers
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:11:48 -0500
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ >>>>> View the growing list of video work at: >>>>> http://www.youtube.com/user/LastonLastof#g/u >>>>> http://vimeo.com/42309497...
  • Re: 1985 Diesel vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Phil Cappellini
    Sat, 26 Jul 2008 21:28:10 -0700
    ...The van is located in Vancouver (Canada) and I find there has always been a high percentage of diesels in this area. So this...
  • Syncro Safari 2000 Registration is now OPEN!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Wed, 8 Mar 2000 13:49:12 EST
    ...A few months ago I visited the Mammoth Lakes area and checked out several group sites. None matched this one - on many counts. I...
  • Buses By the Beach - Bus Boo is Coming up!
    Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
    Thu, 30 Aug 2007 20:50:53 -0400
    ...http://www.grandrogue.com/ New this year will be a "family friendly" camping area that will have a quiet hour of 9pm. If you...
  • Re: Failed Emissions Check
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Thu, 26 Aug 2004 16:34:54 -0400
    ...There may be people that share the same views > > as you on religion, politics, and the environment. However, there are > > people that have different...
  • Re: 12-volt LCD monitors for DVD?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 3 Mar 2007 14:01:46 -0800
    ...hmm, let's look at the sticker on my home >> > ViewSonic >> > VP720b monitor: 1.2A @ 120VAC. That's 1.2 X 120V = 144 watts...
  • Re: Buying a Van - Bought a Van
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Sat, 23 Apr 2011 06:37:30 -0700
    ...http://www.prliving.ca/ > View the growing list of video work at: > http://www.prpeak.com/articles/2010/11/29/multimedia/video/ > doc4c62e5f80d228504902172.txt
  • Re: Engine Swap - what about TDI?
    Historical mailing list - STEPHANIE WOLZ
    Fri, 11 Jun 1999 12:31:36 -0700
    ...As far as acceleration goes, I own a Passat TDi and I assure you, you would never know from a performance point-of-view...
  • Re: Baja California
    Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
    Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:43:23 -0400
    ...Don't remember names, but the area is beautiful. Roads are rough but mostly 2wd passable. There are nice beaches east of San Jose...
  • Thanksgiving in Reno
    Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
    Sun, 26 Nov 2000 09:51:21 -0800
    ...One of the most stunning views can be experienced from Tunnel view. One can see the whole valley from a higher elevation, and the...
  • Re: Death of a Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 2 Jul 2017 12:15:18 -0700
    Short trip for you, and a beautiful area: https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2002607 Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
  • Re: Waterfront campsites on Vancouver island and Bella Coola, British Columbia?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 6 Jul 2011 23:53:43 -0700
    ...The west > > Canoe reach rd has many nice informal camping sites with morning sun and > a > > beautiful view south along the lake and of...