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• Re: off road in a Vanagon Was Tries
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 20:32:33 -0700
  ...The loaf is almost as good as a split. It ain't the tyres that make the difference, it's the suspension. The loaf...
• Re: tail light up grade
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 18:54:24 -0700
  > I haven't seen a single-filament taillight or > brakelight bulb since my 57 > Split. Do Vanagons really have separate brake & > taillight bulbs? brake...
• Re: log splitter
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 15:16:57 -0700
  yeah, that's plenty. My valve is rated up to 3500 and the cylinder is up to 2200. Now how about the volume? beer...
• Adjusting Valves 78 Air Cooled
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 17:00:04 -0600
  ...I know they do on the 66 Splittie. Stan Wilder ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit...
• Re: custom camper roof - Campers
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 10:56:41 -0700
  Westy poptop available on splitties and loaf vans. BenT http://members.aol.com/bentbtstr8/myhomepage/index.html On Fri, 6 Aug 2004 10:26...
• Re: Oldest
  Historical mailing list - Dominic Provini Jr.
  Fri, 7 Oct 2011 13:04:41 -0400
  ...the most likely first VW van of the average list member? Splitty? John Jensen johnjensen@johnjensenartist.com http://www.johnjensenartist.com bluesbug@verizon.net
• Re: Splittie Sells For $198K at Barrett Jackson Auction
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 1 Jul 2011 10:07:38 -0700
  I've seen an $88k Syncro Westy and spoke to the happy owner. There have been reports on the GW site stating high $90k...
• Re: Ebay, FS, single cab in Germany
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 23:18:48 -0800
  ...Westfalia has been making a version of this singlecab since the splittie days. It's wider than the normal SC. They also make trailers...
• re:split c.v. boot
  Historical mailing list - Edward Claiborne Gould
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 12:18:48 EDT
  ...your c.v.s' In response to your split c.v. boot, I recommend completely disassembling all 4 joints, along with cleaning, repacking, and...
• Re: Whoopeee! New list split suggestion
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 25 Feb 1999 12:02:50 -0800
  ...want it to > ever end. > > I would like to suggest we split the list yet again to preserve this > valuable discussion and archive it...
• Re: "Granny Cars" (Element, Scion, etc)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 10:56:57 -0500
  ...The rest is history - I am not fanatical about my Vanagon (and the Splitties and Bays I hope to own someday still). I guess...
• Re: Are Vanagons pretty?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 10:36:35 +1300
  ...Not like the Split, which was pretty in any color or condition. But far more attractive than the Bay, which was always a bit...
• Re: Friday: What's the perfect second car for Vanagon owners?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Fri, 28 Aug 2015 16:24:12 -0400
  ...On 28-Aug-2015, at 12:02, Tyler Hardison wrote: >> >> For me, I'd love to pick up a splittie. Even an early bay. >> >>>
• Re: SoCal
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 00:47:10 +0000
  Lane splitting, only for those with a death wish. I've ridden motorcycles all my life, and it ticks me off when I see...
• Re: '66 emergency brake cable
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:40:44 -0400
  Wolfsburg West has nice aftermarket split window bus stuff. http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/brakes/bus_brake/brakes_bus.cfm YMMV, Mr. BZ...
• Re: 2.1 gasket sets?
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:35:28 -0500
  ...What happened? > > Who has the best rates theses days? I'm not splitting the engine so I > guess all I will need will be...
• Re: "A Volkswagen expert on your iPhone"
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 08:44:03 -0700
  ...Geo ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark A Kippert" <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM> They also refer to the three generations of "widely recognized nicknames", the 'Splitties', 'Bay...
• Re: Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:48:21 EDT
  ...I was always cracking it on the split and bay window. Still did not knock any sense in. Jim Morgan 80 "stink bomb" 74...
• Split Window Truck Rear Bumper
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 17:02:51 -0500
  I need a rear bumper for my '61 Single Cab *REAL BAD*. If anyone could point me to one I would be very appreciative...
• VW F.S...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 07 Dec 1995 09:45:24 EST
  ...5 shows, 5 first placees $7500 firm. (617) 585-1556 (in Mass.) 52 Oval Dash Split Window VW sedan. Recently out of 21 yr...
• Re: Westphalia, MO, KS, IN
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 15:29:48 -0600 (CST)
  ...63; 2 shortened splitties guard the entrance. If you need a particular part, call them at (314) 744-5318. Sami (I'm back on...
• axles r off...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jul 1995 14:01:25 EST
  ...Ball bearings rolling on the floor as I split the reduction box case. Many thanks for the encouragement.....Now off to find some bearings...
• Report on Free DC Splittie
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Apr 1996 01:51:07 GMT
  I went and looked, and posted some facts and opinions to the list. The post hasn't appeared on the web archives six hours...
• Spare tire mounting
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 19 Feb 2000 15:14:43 -0500
  ...I've seen splits & bays with serious damage because the spare was mounted on the nose. While a PITA to access, having the spare...
• Re: Bus Sighting
  Historical mailing list - John Pronk
  Tue, 29 May 2001 04:46:16 -0000
  ...Bus Sighting What do you call the air cooled split with the small windows along the perimeter of the roof? I saw a beautifully...
• Replacement Expansion Tank '82 Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Bill Nienhuis
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 10:53:59 -0800
  ...My bus is in the driveway, the current tank has a split on the seam, and as a result, shoots coolant/water everywhere. Used...
• Re: 1982 Westy needs grill...
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 22:49:53 -0700
  ...Anyone have one laying >around? I believe the year range is 1980-84? Correct? I believe the model split is 85/86. The grille...
• Tranny update: flywheel off
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 15:01:48 -0500
  ...I also found two split washers in the bellhousing yesterday when the tranny came out. Though it strange, but maybe I dropped them? Nope...
• Re: Windscreen LOL
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 17 May 2005 23:42:11 -0400
  ...I think the splitte drivers call those Safari Windows... At 03:28 PM 5/17/2005 -0700, Zoltan wrote: >In the British world "windscreen...
• Re: hey howdy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:50:50 -0600
  ...get a peace sign back. :-) That is the correct sign for split volks. Tom B.-as in "V" for victory like Winston Churchill, or...
• Re: Anyone ever see a vanagon boat top?
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 13:37:30 -0400
  ...about > anyone repoing a boat that fit on the top of split window buses like > this: > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page...
• Re: WTB heater case clips
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:44:47 -0500
  ...the two halves of the heater plenum > after it has been split apart for repair. > Jim > Jim ~ I haven't tried this, but someone...
• Re: SoCal lane splitting coming to WA?
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?Mudd_=E2=80=9CNot_Jack=E2=80=9D_Sparrow?=
  Sat, 4 Apr 2015 12:05:37 -0700
  ...I see no valid reason > that riders should be prohibited from splitting lanes....it's their life....and it doesn't slow the rest...
• Weakly Statz??? what the ...??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 16:38:14 CST
  ...too many little/big cities to split them out. so far. -UK.SCO 1, GA.SAV 1, NC.FAY 1, PA.PITT 2 -UK...
• Re: A "Tandem List Mailer"
  Historical mailing list
  11 Jul 96 23:45:00 +1900
  ...reduce the needed remailer resources, and >at the same time, avoid splitting up a very cohesive group of people. >-Rodney This would place more...
• Looking for Bill with '66 splittie/56 conv: Returned Mail
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 15:12:30 EDT
  ...write: << We live outside of Phila, I just bought a 66 split window camper yesterday. I'm also trying to to get a 56...
• cheap shipping company, Mass to SF. Engine Rebuild Question too
  Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 10:57:01 -0800
  ...I plan to split the case. What should I do next? Should I take out the pistons and flywheel, or should I just split...
• Coming to America!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Mar 96 20:44:12
  ...David (bill payer)Eccles - SSVC, Volkswagens etc '67 Split; '72 Bug
• Split Case to Tunnel Case Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 18 Nov 1994 09:44:21 -0800 (PST)
  ...I have this '56 bus with a split case tranny that works real spiffy but for one flaw: reverse is kaput. Let me back...
• Re: Vanagon sighting
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 9 May 1995 13:21:33 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Occaisionally someone in a split window bus will. Out on the highway, I seldom pass a split or Breadloaf that doesn't wave back...
• The wire harness becomes brittle
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 13:18:59 -0800
  ...wiring issues that the van has because it use's that split loom tubing ... My belief is that the cheesy plastic sleeves do a...
• for those who do not know already and nice recall for those who do my wife sent me this link
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 19:41:07 -0700
  http://www.cartype.com/pages/365/volkswagen_split-window_logo_buses �.�� .����)) ((��.�� ..�� -:�:- Jena-:�:- -:�:- ((��.��* http://muse2323.blogspot.com/ http://musebookreviews.blogspot.com/ -- roger w From Proverbs...
• Re: Go with the split
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 04:52:41 -0700
  "Water-cooled's are orphans..." "...the typical owner of a water-cooled VW van is not only less mechanically adept than air-cooled owners...
• Mounting Spare off of USA bumper on split
  Historical mailing list - Pat Wheaton
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 19:14:14 -0700
  I want (need) to mount my spare on the front of the 1959 bus. I would rather not drill holes through its face, but...
• Rolling Stone VWUS/Jerry Garcia Ad
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 05 Sep 1995 12:48:48 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Aparently its a line drawing of the front of a Splittie with a tear rolling out of one side windshield and underneath "Jerry Garcia...
• Rolling Stone VWUS/Jerry Garcia Ad
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Tuesday, September 05, 1995 12:25PM
  ...Aparently its a line drawing of the front of a Splittie with a tear rolling out of one side windshield and underneath "Jerry Garcia...
• Re: Old splitty camper
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 23:34:40 -0500
  It sounds like a 58-61 from the taillights and turn signals, maybe a westy with the flip top. Nice! There is a body...
• Re: Possible split oval find!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 13 May 1996 09:07:35 -0700 (PDT)
  And Jim Ellis thus wrote: > > on my route that has this old beetle bug that has "T" bar in the rear > window. It's...
• Wanted: Wheelcovers! Aero-style
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Sat, 20 Sep 1997 16:18:53 -0400
  ...stirling@aol.com Red '93 Corrado VR6 SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI G60!! <---- and '67 deluxe split window (9 pass.) '71 Westy Breadloaf...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Thu, 25 May 2000 20:37:00 EDT
  ...43kmi, split window, runs great, driven from California, many new parts, $2000.+(South Bethlehem,NY) (518) 767-3564 88 VANAGON WOLFSBURG: 4spd, clean, EC...
• Re: Sulfur-like exhaust smell??
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 08:21:49 -0800
  ...Running too > lean???? > > > > > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window Camper > '83 H20 Vanagon > > "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..." >
• michelin mxt
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:58:49 -0800
  ...a flat with a big horse shoe nail and the repair split the cords and bulged the side wall.Tire is now low mileage...
• Goofy Manual Transmission Issue
  Historical mailing list - Mark Vermillion
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 21:20:39 -0500
  ...I split the linkage shaft at the universal joint and detected a good bit of resistance from the transmission end of it, while the...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 23:36:19 +0100
  ...the area that swivels? Is there only one spring, one plastic (split?) washer, and one slotted nut? Bentley doesn't have a parts drawing...
• Re: Heater Fan blows Fuse
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 19:13:28 -0400
  > I'm not seeing any advantage to splitting the circuits unless you simply > want the other devices on the fuse to continue to work...
• Re: Diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Fri, 5 Oct 2001 06:47:24 -0700
  ...I have driven old split window busses my whole driving career and the diesel vanagon makes the splitties look fast. Part of it is...
• Re: Timing
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 10 Sep 2020 22:39:10 -0600
  ...Tried to time the easy way - at idle without disconnecting anything - will not accept timing mark at case split. It will barely idle and...
• RE: 87 Vanagon: installing VDO oil pressure and temperature
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Thu, 30 May 1996 08:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...They have tapered pipe threads and can, I suppose, split the hole if you screw them in too tightly. I've also seen them...
• Re: Van Picture
  Historical mailing list - Mills Crosland
  Wed, 2 Sep 2015 04:30:26 +0000
  ...Who among us hasn't wished that our bricks possessed a bit more of the aesthetic DNA of a splitty, or even a bay...
• Re: wives and vanagons...rant... LOL
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:34:20 EST
  ...I had 3 of the splittie SCs but never had a vannie SC, so traded. Got the vannie here and when my wife walks...