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• Re: group (of 2) purchase;
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:37:45 -0800
  ...for sale on the Samba. > > The seller doesn't want to split them > and sell them separately. > (& I really don't blame him ! :o...
• RE: How to check for loose main bearings
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Tue, 06 Sep 94 09:25:00 cdt
  ...I pulled the engine and split the case. Main and rod bearings were toast. They were marginal at best and the added compression of...
• Another Syncro GL FS -- CA
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 17 Aug 1997 12:10:31 -0700
  ...It shows a splitty bus on the Lee Vining Canyon grade as a cartoon. A Tioga Pass souvenir, for those that know this rather...
• Re: early morning....easter story
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 12:08:57 -0700
  ...After nothing panned out in the newspaper ads in the LA area, I found a gorgeous baby blue & white splitty with low miles & a...
• Re: SoCal lane splitting coming to WA?
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?B?ZG9mdW5rQHlhaG9vLmNvbQ==?=
  Mon, 6 Apr 2015 18:36:23 GMT
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• vanagons on block Island RI
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:18:57 -0400
  ...We saw at least 6 vanagons, 3 bays, and a split. Do any list members live on Block Island? -Craig '85GL turned WESTY BOSTIG...
• Re: Brainstorming: Kayak on Top?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:25:46 -0400
  ...I was present when my friend pushed a canoe through the windshield of a splittie...I think it's fair to say he was...
• By name and culturally we Vanagon owners are..... (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 10:42:26 -0700
  ...cause cancer Nature lovers Latent Ricers Ricers with a family Survivalists Splitty/Bay graduates Masochists Familial sadists Inner Krauts Excellent lovers Annoying Optimistic Relentless...
• Re: M-code questions?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Feb 92 18:59:15
  ...David (bill payer)Eccles - SSVC, Volkswagens etc '67 Split; '72 Bug
• Re: Re[2]: Mystery single cab splittie!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 96 22:53 EDT
  Y'all have me thinking (for a change). I haven't touched the numbers, I'll admit. I erased the original message but could...
• Re: Safaris?
  Historical mailing list - michael.r.robison
  21 May 96 22:20:25
  ...I believe Safari windows are the windshields you can buy for split window buses which are able to be propped open (they're hinged...
• Wiper Motor???
  Historical mailing list - corbin blaine connell
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 13:29:52 -0600 (MDT)
  I need to R&R the wiper motor in my split window bus. Could someone briefly describe this proceedure? It looks like its buried...
• Re: [F] You might be a list member if ....
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 18:06:54 -0700 (PDT)
  ...on your friend's > Honda, and wonder what it's for (splittie joke); A crank start Honda? Thom -- > Life would be so much easier...
• Cool Bosch Site
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 07:48:08 -0700
  ...http://www.bosch.de/aad_int/service/vdb/index.htm It doesn't help us split-window people, but I know a lot of...
• VW van in news
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 1 May 2001 20:52:43 +1200
  Riot today in Sydney, in the land of Oz, centered around Split van. Protesting about global capitalism; when police tried to tow van violence...
• Muirs Idiot Guide Equivalent??
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 20:07:11 -0400
  ...I get it??" Inquiring minds want to know! Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• FS Type 1 Vintage Bus 6v Electrical and other.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 13 Jul 2003 12:28:14 -0700
  ...The 66 splittie has been sold. Check out the assortment. All parts were working properly when they were removed from the 66 bus. Stan...
• Re: 1963 VW double cab on eBay
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 8 Dec 2011 10:26:10 -0800
  ...Likewise, the junkyard game shows a Splittie bus and not a Vanagon. Regards, BenT Mod On Dec 8, 2011, at 8:03 AM, Tom...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 14:00:22 -0700
  ...First VW I purchased in my late teens, a '67 split window with camper interior, mini pop-top and louvre windows. I think I...
• Re: Grover's recovery thus far
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Wed, 9 Sep 2009 20:14:08 -0400
  ...They get a lot worse > than that, like all crusty with white stuff, swollen, AND split. > > If AMC heads ..........be careful. > I just had...
• Re: Bumper & Side Cladding repairs and painting
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 14 Jul 2017 19:03:06 +0000
  ...needed are minimal, just some minor dings and splits, > nothing that appears like a major split or crack at this point. > > I'd also...
• Re: '82-2.0 teardown. help me find the knocking please
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Jun 2009 22:39:01 -0700
  ...Beyond that though, like for main bearings, ..........you'll be splitting the cases anyway. how about a nice inline four Rabbit gasoline engine for...
• Splitty bus EZ camper windows wanted...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 21:52:56 -0700
  ...At this point I'm surprised and lucky to even have a splittie. It looks like it will be some time before I can...
• Last Minute Reminder
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 11:13:56 -0500
  ...Splitties Breadloafs Vanagons ( EVs welcome, but none have given prior notice) At least one Mini Cooper S, and two if Bartnik decides he really...
• Re: CORRECTION: Please read this!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Apr 95 10:14:06 EDT
  > > I will NEVER, EVER buy body panels from Wolfsburg West, again! EVER! > Well, I don't know if they make panels for splits but...
• Re: Advice Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 1995 10:53:23 -0700 (PDT)
  ...In my case the bus has the > original style '56 36HP engine and split-case transaxle. To say that the > vehicle is slow would...
• Re: Sweet Revenge
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Aug 1994 15:28:52 -0400 (EDT)
  ...says "yeah, someone put sugar in your tank". > My families 65 split-window had that super tank-flap key to open the gas tank...
• Re: 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 May 1996 17:08:25 -0400
  ...because with tape it would be easy to overtighten and possibly split > the hole. I believe the reason for this is that the sender...
• RE: Gas heaters in Splitties
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 12 Dec 95 16:26:52 EST
  Marcus asks how well the inexpensive bilge blowers stand up to heat, when used as heater boosters in aircooled. Not great, is the answer...
• Re: Fuel sender removal (splittie)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Apr 1996 15:23:13 -0400
  In a message dated 96-04-27 14:24:33 EDT, thom@calweb.com (Thom Fitzpatrick) writes: > I have determined that the fuel gauge...
• Re: List Split Announcement [IMPORTANT]
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 12:10:09 -0700
  At 01:31 PM 7/10/96 -0500, Joe Chanin wrote: >I'll second this > >It is a sad sad day....... I have to...
• Re: YES! We Have NO Bananas! (film at eleven). and now, the stats ...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Walker
  Fri, 20 Jan 95 12:47:18 EST
  ...All other splits are classified as Kombi, Pickup, Panel, Camper. Is your list calling all <68 busses, micorbusses? Steve ************************************************************************* \ Steve Walker '64' Micro "Amelia...
• Re: front cover plate for 59 bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Jun 1996 02:12:23 -0400
  ...belly pan, or under pedal pans, they are the same on all post barndoors splits. i wouldn't pay more that ~$20 for one.
• FS: 88 Vanagon GL, St. Louis Area
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 31 May 1997 10:43:39 -0400 (EDT)
  ...88 Vanagon GL -Silver with gray and black interior - 2.1L FI engine - 4-Spd Manual tranny - 7 passenger -Dual captains chairs (front), split...
• Deja vu'
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 17:12:57 -0400 (EDT)
  In a message chris writes: >Deja Vu.... :<) The '70's are back!!! >(ever seen all those splitties w/ the hacked out wheelwells, and wondered...
• Hub caps
  Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
  Tue, 16 Sep 1997 19:33:07 -0600
  ...Ogden, Utah '86 Syncro GL [Rancid] '83.5 GL {sold} '59 Split Window camper {high-school ride -- wish I still had it!} '96 Jetta...
• Re: Dead 'O Winter VW Campout
  Historical mailing list - Michael L. Smith
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 08:52:18 EST
  ...Anyone interested in splitting a cabin? If not I guess its about time I buy a tent. Please let me know who is going...
• Campbelltown, PA show!
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 08:31:26 -0400
  ...Thanks Glenn p-mail = mccomas@shore.intercom.net Queenstown, Maryland [near the split of US_50+301, where 50 heads for Ocean City]
• updated screen savers
  Historical mailing list - Mike Harrnacker
  Sun, 24 Dec 2000 20:07:14 -0800
  ...There are one or two new pictures for Splitties, Bays, and Eurovans. There are about a half-dozen new Vanagon pics. I'm still...
• Re: Stretch VW Van (NVC) --- but it is still Friday
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 22:54:30 EST
  ...Back windows are common place in split 21 window buses. BenT
• Re: Towing a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 19:27:30 -0700
  ...Just really startling to see a split REAL close in your mirrors at 60 mph! Jake ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob" <becida@COMCAST.NET> To...
• Re: has anyone ever built this vw camper?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:51:34 -0500
  ...Looks like a splitty floorpan, though it might be a loaf floorpan (date would imply the loaf). On Jan 29, 2007, at 5:37...
• Re: wiring for a 2nd battery
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 07:26:00 -0700
  ...Plug the existing wire and your new wire into the splitter. RadeoShack and many auto parts stores sell the splitter. $1 should buy 2...
• The Real Starter Problem Found. Now I Need a Wiring Harness
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Sun, 13 Jul 2014 19:50:43 -0400
  ...This wire is intact near where the harness splits off to the ECU and to the relay box and injectors on the left side...
• Re: The spirit of the Type II lives!/Lon's Reply
  Historical mailing list - Lon J. Thompson
  Sat, 31 May 1997 08:14:52 -0600
  ...change -- a '70 has much more in common > with a late splitty than it does with a '79, and the '79 is mechanically > quite...
• Re: my brother invented the poptop
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 10:08:23 -0500
  ...This was in Denver. > > Here's what it looked like: > http://jones.colorado.edu/VW/originalpoptop/Splitties.jpg > [The 15-window bus is mine...
• Re: Modern Japanese Vans with Retro Faux Split / Bay Window Looking Front Facades
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 23:21:51 -0700
  ...here. >>> >>> I recall seeing some modern Japanese vans with retro faux split / bay window >>> looking front facades. I'm assuming these are kits, does...
• Re: Cool Wedding with a VW Bus as Preferred Method of Travel (Phrydae)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:19:46 -0800
  Very nice matching Split and Roller! =) On Fri, Feb 12, 2010 at 4:05 AM, Peter T. Owsianowski < pnoceanwesty@gmail.com> wrote: > Great photography...
• Re: $25,000 splits
  Historical mailing list
  8 Sep 94 13:16
  A similar thing happended about five years ago in England. I remember Triumph Stags going for 1 to 2000 pounds, then within a year...
• Re: Electrical problems are driving me mad!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 1994 07:17:55 -0400 (EDT)
  Have you checked your speedometer? Sometimes on Split Window Typ 2s as well as bugs, if there is some corrosion on the bulb holder...
• Re: Distinguishing between 68-70 busses
  Historical mailing list
  13 Jul 95 24:00
  ...this is why you can bolt a '68 beam to a split window bus) '69 can have disc brakes on the front, '68 always...
• Need help from Junkyard scourers
  Historical mailing list - Poor Richard
  Tue, 01 Aug 95 11:21:11 EDT
  Howdy, I need a favor from any of you who routinely find splits in junkyards. I have a '65 single cab, converted to 12v...
• Re: Fuel gauge sender on 60's split
  Historical mailing list
  29 Mar 96 24:19
  jonny writes: >My question is: There only appears to be one connection to the >sender. Should I disconnect the ground and attach the gauge...
• Re: Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Sat, 3 Jun 1995 07:53:48 -0500 (CDT)
  Will a rack off of a Bay Window Bus fit on a Split? There is a new Bus in town (one of those *great...
• Re: Orcas Island VW Survey
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 07 May 1996 08:57:46 -0400
  Clara said: >The survey results were 3 split window buses, 29 >baywindow buses, and 27 beetles. No Vanagons? Here we are on the Vanagon...
• Moab, UT Splittie Sunroof Bus Rock Tours?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 20 Sep 1996 13:08:49 -0500 (CDT)
  Hi All, Does anyone have any information on a business near Moab, UT that has rock formation tours in 67 and older sunroof Buses...
• New VW Sharan Ad
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Apr 1997 11:59:45 -0400 (AST)
  ...The mould was a nice looking pewter tin in the shape of a splitty! It had a sliding door on the LHS and both...
• Re: Question about 86 Synchro Weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 15:32:55 -0800
  ...a cushion over the engine. >| -back of middle seat folds down (split seat) As we rehash this again, isn't this the VW weekender...
• Re: the stupidest question yet!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 02 Jul 1997 23:16:21 -0400
  As far as useless coathooks go, try the one in the back of a splitty double cab. It is so close to the rear...
• Vanagon Stats for BC
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 22 May 1998 16:44:13 -0700
  ...Once you throw in loafs, splitties, etc. that number climbs further. Kelly Bauman Delta, BC '91 Westy