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  • Re: Front seat covers
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Thu, 4 May 2023 16:57:33 -0700
    ...I wouldn’t want to order the wrong seat covers. BT On Thursday, May 4, 2023, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > Don’t...
  • Re: Hubcaps - chrome moonies ( not )
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Mon, 4 Feb 2008 18:14:59 -0500
    ...Just for your automotive and cultural historical correctness, 'moon hubcaps' cover the entire wheel. I believe the origin is hot rod cars that ran...
  • Re: Cover for Westy
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 28 Nov 2009 14:57:29 -0700
    ...http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=vanagon+car+cover&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 bob On Sat, Nov 28...
  • Re: should I get a cover for my van?
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Wed, 29 Oct 2003 15:36:15 -0800
    ...Everything is covered with soot. William > I live in Chicago, and will probably get stuck with parking my car on the > streets this winter...
  • Re: Front seat covers
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 4 May 2023 20:08:28 -0400
    ...Caron > >>> Enjoy a 15% discount on Wet Okole Neoprene Waterproof Car Seat Covers > >> with > >>> this promotion celebrating our 35 year Anniversary! > >>> > >>> Wet Okole Car...
  • Re: '88 Westy: House Battery Terminals Exposed - Problem?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:00:04 -0400
    ...Just be careful the battery is secured from moving up and down, and if you've cut the battery cover to poke the posts...
  • Cargo Box Cover
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
    Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:25:46 -0700
    On our next travels, I wanted to store some stuff in the cargo box on top. However, I wanted to have a cover or...
  • Re: Sliding door track cover and welting question
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 14 Jun 2014 05:57:51 -0700
    Eric, Did you have the track cover off the van? Alistair > On Jun 12, 2014, at 3:29 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET...
  • Re: Westy Car Covers
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 11 Sep 2012 18:19:38 -0700
    ...Westy Car Covers > > Hi everyone: > > Will most likely not be driving the camper during the winter and would like some opinions on car covers...
  • Re: Fridge flue vent cover
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Fri, 28 Mar 2003 21:38:35 -0800
    ...Time, collum@MFX.NET > writes: > > > > I use the plastic cover that comes on a car wax can. Cheaper than the > > real thing .... doesn't...
  • Re: Car Cover: wanted
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sun, 5 Aug 2001 01:36:29 -0500
    ...They sell Covercraft�Noah cover's cheaper than anywhere else in the world. I bought one custom made for my 74 Westy, for $153...
  • Re: Car cover for 90 Westy Syncro wanted
    Historical mailing list - unwind
    Wed, 7 Oct 1998 23:48:55 -0600
    Donald Woolard wrote: > > I recall several discussions on car covers and various fabrics for their > manufacture. I have had no luck in searching the...
  • Advice for winterizing a car (for storage)
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Wed, 9 Nov 2011 21:12:26 -0500
    ...Should it be up on blocks with the wheels off? I have a car cover for it, is a car cover just going to...
  • Need Used Vanagon Cover
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 1 Nov 2001 06:05:51 -0600
    I've got an 81 Vanagon project car that I need to cover because I'm going to have the windows and pop-top...
  • Re: unique Westy floor covering?
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Thu, 9 May 2002 14:03:15 -0400
    Covered by carpet it isn't as much of a threat. The way plywood splinters when crushed is probably able to be contained under...
  • Outdoor Car Covers; Weathershield
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
    Tue, 17 Aug 2004 20:55:13 -0700
    I'm contemplating a car cover for my Westy. I live in MN and would need one that worked well in cold weather as...
  • Sound-deadening material question
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:08:10 -0400
    ...When I did my passenger door, I was really careful about lining up the material and trying to cover as much flat bare metal...
  • Re: Utility cover key
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 13 Aug 2003 20:49:23 -0600
    ...Utility cover key > I just tried to open the utility cover for the water and my little black > key > broke. Where can I get...
  • EV Floor Mats
    Historical mailing list - william killian
    Fri, 1 Sep 1995 12:37:34 -0400 (EDT)
    ...The front mat - common to all EVs covers vitually all the carpet in the front. It covers from the 2 inch 'ledge' behind the...
  • reFUSES to move
    Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
    Thu, 8 May 2003 12:12:43 -0500
    ...What little forcing I mustered caused the rotating cover to hit the stationery dashboard and has carved an abrasive pattern in the cover. It...
  • Re: vanagon seat covers
    Historical mailing list - Grant Braddish
    Thu, 21 Aug 2003 15:02:44 -0500
    ...vanagon seat covers > i'm sure this has been covered many times, but my connection is really slow to the archive page today, so...
  • Dash Cover recommendation
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 4 Feb 2009 09:22:34 -0600
    ...Thoughts on this or other vendors that carry, please. Only 35.95 for the balck dash cover. Thanks. -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT...
  • Re: should I get a cover for my van?
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Thu, 30 Oct 2003 07:24:11 -0800
    ...Everything is > covered with soot. William > > > > I live in Chicago, and will probably get stuck with parking my car on the > > streets this winter...
  • Re: Q - Best cover for Westy?
    Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
    Mon, 5 Jul 1999 20:42:53 -0400
    ...The trouble with van/car covers is that they must breath and unfortunately many don't. If the cover traps moisture, then the vanagon...
  • Re: Front seat covers
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 4 May 2023 19:32:39 -0400
    ...Caron >>> Enjoy a 15% discount on Wet Okole Neoprene Waterproof Car Seat Covers >> with >>> this promotion celebrating our 35 year Anniversary! >>> >>> Wet Okole Car...
  • Re: help w/choosing westy car cover
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 28 Nov 2004 21:08:59 -0600
    ...Can anyone recommend a cover > for this purpose? Thanks all. > Spencer Hi Spencer, We offer a nice custom cover for indoor storage called Triguard...
  • rolling haiku
    Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
    Thu, 22 Sep 94 10:36:34 EDT
    ...story in one car. For instance: Spotless black 85 Cadillac Fleetwood. Red mudflaps on all four wheels. Navaho blanket covering the front seat. Stick...
  • Re: CAR (VAN) COVER
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Oct 1998 07:39:50 EDT
    Hey I am a RMMW authorized dealer so don't forget that I can get you a 10-15% discount on that cover if...
  • neoprene front seat covers, side panels too???
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Sun, 8 Jan 2006 17:27:06 -0800
    ...covers at a website.., they were made for a Eurovan.., not sure if the Eurovan front seats are the same as in a Carat...
  • Re: Triple A upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:16:23 -0600
    ...premium coverage, but covers them, and Bubba in South Carnahan wants to argue that my vehicle is an RV and not covered, what do...
  • Wheel Covers
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
    Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:49:04 -0500
    I have a 1986 Vanagon that I am looking for a set (4) of full wheel covers for. Basically, we have went over the...
  • Re: Alternative to Cover Camper Fridge Vent
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:03:22 -0500
    ...it from UV damage? I have been using a plastic cover from a car wax can on mine ... full time (except for when the...
  • Re: Tire cover for AT Grabber
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 2 Jul 2022 21:34:40 -0400
    ...Eric Caron Moonet PVC Thickening Leather Spare Tire Wheel Cover for Car Truck SUV Camper Trailer Universal Fit RV JP FJ,R15 M Black...
  • Re: Westy Car Covers
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 12 Sep 2012 13:18:34 -0500
    ...the camper during the winter and would like some opinions on car covers for my 81 Westy. I have seen examples on Ebay from...
  • Re: Sources needed - Vanagon Cover
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:16:24 -0500
    > I got custom car covers for my Vanagons from one our online > vendors (BusDepot, GoWesty, or Van-Cafe). I got the heavy > StormShield type...
  • Re: Vanagon Cover
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Sun, 19 Aug 2007 14:51:47 +0000
    ...carport would be better, but that's not an option where I am> IMHO, and after years of experience (and frustration) car covers aren...
  • Re: Sound-deadening material question
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 24 Oct 2012 14:45:19 -0700
    ...When I did my passenger door, I was really careful about lining up the material and trying to cover as much flat bare metal...
  • New Beetle and more at CarPoint
    Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
    Thu, 12 Mar 1998 11:01:22 -0800
    ...For a dashing picture of me, check out http://carpoint.msn.com/AutoShow98/Coverage/Day4?m=CarPoint. I'm the smartly dressed chap on...
  • LP vent cover
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Wed, 27 Mar 2002 12:59:34 -0800
    ...Is there another alternative? Also if it rains or if one goes through a car wash without the vent cover, where does the water...
  • Re: Westy Car Covers
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:25:01 -0700
    ...Westy Car Covers >>> >>> Hi everyone: >>> >>> Will most likely not be driving the camper during the winter and would like some opinions on car covers...
  • Re: cleaning westy mattress covers
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:06:08 -0400
    ...cushion covers, etc..) from 2 vanagons and one eurovan and ran them all >>through the washing machine. I even cleaned the carpet from one...
  • Re: Automatic transmission leak - fixable?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 5 Dec 2011 06:03:40 -0500
    ...If you remove the pan and the valve body a "C" clamp can be carefully used the push the cover back on the get...
  • sheepskin seat covers
    Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton
    Fri, 14 Mar 1997 13:18:54 -0800
    ...Does anyone know of a good source for sheepskin seat covers (front), for a '91 Westie? Thanks in advance, Cris '91 Westie (Trying to...
  • Water pumps - '1986-1991' Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
    Fri, 26 Jun 1998 10:31:09 -0700
    ...1 6,000 covered under 2 year/24,0000 warranty 2 23,900 covered under 2 year/24,000 warranty 3 48,000 covered...
  • Fwd: Need advice on a van cover...
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 2 May 2008 08:07:50 -0700
    ...Looks like I'll have to store her outside for the immediate future and I want a car cover that fits snug but not...
  • Re: Fwd: Need advice on a van cover...
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
    Fri, 2 May 2008 09:08:53 -0700
    ...Looks like I'll >>> have >>> to store her outside for the immediate future and I want a car cover >>> that >>> fits snug but not...
  • Carat rear carpet / Lower dash heater cover
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:39:10 -0400
    ...One needed the rear carpet for a carat/weekender and the other was broken into and needed the lower dash part that covers the...
  • Re: 84 Wolfsburg = 90 Carat weekender???
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 22 Sep 2002 07:43:23 EDT
    ...covers same windows as carat curtain set, ie, behind driver on back. chris
  • Which van cover?
    Historical mailing list - BA
    Wed, 7 Jul 2004 20:42:08 -0700
    ...Tyvek Car Cover - Vanagon Camper Improved Water Resistance, 99.8 % UV Protection for $139 OR Bus Depot exclusive! Zippered access lets you open your...
  • FS jumpseat sidepanel covers
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 29 Mar 2005 18:56:02 EST
    i have a bunch of Jumpseat sidepanel covers FS.. most of what i have are the grey ones from the wolfsburg/carats, but i...
  • metal engine covers FS Re: Engine cover, History
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Jul 2008 15:22:34 EDT
    ...chris ************** Gas prices getting you down? Search AOL Autos for fuel-efficient used cars. (http://autos.aol.com/used?ncid=aolaut00050000000007)
  • Re: Push covers/enging tins
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 10 Sep 2008 15:24:59 -0400
    ...think the covers aid engine cooling in any > way. :-) > > -- That was my concern about changing to Stainless. Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We...
  • Re: Cargo area cover
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 17 May 2010 22:11:21 -0700
    ...Cargo area cover > Perhaps you've seen those cargo area covers in many station wagon or hatch > back type vehicles (Subaru's, Honda's...
  • Rear Cushion Cover-Cargo Area with A/C
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sat, 15 May 2010 07:42:52 -0500
    Does anyone have a blue cover for the rear cushion on my 91? I have a/c so it is not the square cushion...
  • Spare tire storage and protection
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 6 Apr 2021 14:08:01 -0400
    ...spare tire covers? I’ve seen them over tires and they are usually open in the part close to the car. I’m wondering...
  • Re: heater core replacement
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Wed, 30 Jun 1999 09:17:56 -0400
    > I tried to remove the plastic cover over the rear heater core on > my 89 Carat. I was not able to get it off...
  • Re: Re-padding seats - anyone done this?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 21 Jul 1995 13:17:17 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Look carefully and you will see where to press to release them. I have had success stiching the cloth seat covers at the seams...
  • How do you remove the &*$%# Rear Heater Cover...remove seat???
    Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
    Sat, 20 Jul 2002 10:27:48 -0700
    ...middle of a Saturday Afternoon epic with my 1990 Carat...trying to get the cover off my rear heater and evaluate it leaking/smelling...
  • Re: Vanagon Cover?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Tue, 15 Aug 2017 20:59:29 -0400
    ...I think I will go with Noah car cover. My Westy will spend a few months in the same storage place I kept it...
  • flue-vent cover
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 Sep 1994 08:51:00 +0800
    I have one of these covers, but thought it was for using only while washing the car to keep water out. Are you saying...