Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 3+: 60 results shown for Carat.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Winkler's website
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 09:48:53 -0000
  ...it a rear Carat bumper replacement or an extension for the rear Carat bumper (attaching to the bottom of the Carat fiberglass bumper)? Thanks...
• Re: FS: Sweet '89 vanagon carat on Vortex - $1900!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 16:09:15 -0800
  ...Sweet '89 vanagon carat on Vortex - $1900!!!!!!!!!! In a message dated 3/9/04 6:04:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, kimbrennan@MAC.COM...
• Re: Max tire diameter for Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 20:05:00 EST
  i had 215 75 14 on my ex- 88 carat/wolfsburg
• Misc. Parts for 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:22:53 -0500
  I am looking for a set of curtains for a 1990 Carat. I believe that the curtains for all 1987 and newer Wolfsburg and...
• Re: Carat Synchro?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 13:40:06 EST
  ...However > none had the exterior fiberglass cladding that the Carat had (please > correct > me if I am wrong). So what do you call a...
• 90 or 91 Carat with conversion looking for
  Historical mailing list - Brent Berisford
  Mon, 12 May 2003 22:44:20 -0400
  Group I'm looking for a 90 or 91 Carat an (early wolfsberg with jumpseats and table would work also) that has already had...
• Re: Entertaining eBay listing - 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 15:08:38 -0700
  ...I guess my Carat has "dual (front and rear) >> > evaporator coils for the AC also. Sweet! >> > >> > -- >> > mordo >> > 1990 Carat >> >
• Re: How close is a 86 wolfsburg westy (weekender) interior to a carat interior..
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:50:47 -0800
  ...How close is a 86 wolfsburg westy (weekender) interior to a carat interior.. >http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=533496 >Is...
• What Makes a Carat a Carat ??
  Historical mailing list - Sam P
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 15:09:57 -0800
  I have been reading with interest the discussion of the " Carat/GL " offered for sale on Ebay. I got so interested that I took...
• Ready to Cry Wolf: 91 Carat Wolfsburg Edition?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 May 1997 21:57:33 -0400
  ...I have a window sticker off another van that was Carat, so I'm up on the Carat equipment.
• Re: Folding Table from Carat/wolfy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Oct 2000 00:17:45 EDT
  ...Is anyone parting out a Carat, or know of one of these laying around? Thanks all, >> yep, and you better be looking for the...
• Re: FS Abilene Carat
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 May 2009 23:10:09 -0700
  ...there might be a Carat in your parking lot. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday...
• carat interior
  Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 16:45:06 -0800
  What composes a Carat interior? I have an '87 Wolfy. rear facing seats behind driver and passenger, fold out table, backseat/bed conversion. Will...
• 1989 Wolfsburg Carat For Sale (Again)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shanley
  Thu, 27 Mar 2003 14:58:26 -0500
  All, The buyer for my 1989 Vanagon Wolfsburg Carat has flaked out at the last minute. I need to sell this van and it...
• carat vs GL bump stops.
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:47:25 -0700
  I just sold a set of Carat springs and the buyer informed me that the Carat bump stops are shorter than the GL version...
• FS Carat single seat
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 03:09:47 EST
  for sale: single captains chair from carat. grey w/ adj armrests. chris [text/html]
• carat
  Historical mailing list - Adam B
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 01:21:50 EST
  Just wondering... what is a carat vanagon? is it just a nicer model than the gl? thanks
• Re: Carat bumper color?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 12:54:16 -0700
  EVERYONE knows that carats are orange. Don't they...? On Thu, Nov 6, 2008 at 7:41 PM, mordo <helmut.blong@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: "Carat"?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Mar 1996 23:34:35 -0500
  ...this past week, I saw a Vanagon called a "Carat" -- >what is it? Carat refers to a specila interior and trim package. Was start...
• Parting out '90 vanagon carat, jumpseats, 2.1L, capt chairs, alloys, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 May 2002 13:38:08 EDT
  parting out '90 vanagon carat, burgundy w/ grey interior.. ran good but tree fell on roof.. but everything else is good.. good 2.1L...
• Vanagon sighting Nice red Carat on the 405
  Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
  Mon, 24 May 2004 22:02:30 -0700
  Passed a really nice looking red Carat this afternoon. I was in the carpool lane and went by pretty quickly, but got a pretty...
• Re: question about carat/wolfsburg "lowering" springs
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 22 May 2006 14:21:20 -0700
  On 5/22/06, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: > > anyone know if the factory "lowered" springs offered on the '89-'91 Carat...
• 91 Carat FS
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Tue, 1 Jul 1997 21:28:27 -0500
  ...WV2YB0257MH002570 1991 Carat Orly Blue 108,000 miles; 9,000 miles on new engine (VW factory rebuild by Pete Moore Imports, Pensacola, FL) all...
• 90 Carat doorspeakers
  Historical mailing list - R Blake
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 20:22:52 -0700
  How big can you go with door speakers in the Carat w/electric windows? Rich Blake
• Wheel locks
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Tue, 15 Jun 2004 18:09:46 -0700
  Does anyone know of a source for wheel locks for the Carat alloys? thanks Frank 1990 Carat
• WANTED: "CARAT" rear badge
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:34:59 EDT
  i need the badge on the hatch that says "CARAT" anyone got one? TIA chris
• Re: GL conversion to Carat?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
  Fri, 7 Aug 1998 13:45:27 -0700
  Dear Vanagonlanders, Looking at the information from the www.vangon.com website, I see that the following items are standard on the Carat, but...
• Re: FS: Sweet '89 vanagon carat on Vortex - $1900!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 18:37:13 EST
  In a message dated 3/9/04 6:04:29 PM Eastern Standard Time, kimbrennan@MAC.COM writes: > > I just wish Carats were automaics...
• vanagon alloy wheels for sale (carat wheels)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Oct 2004 10:29:55 EDT
  ...set of 4 OEM vanagon alloy wheels, brand new center caps, and ALL lugnuts...from a '90 carat. this is the 5 spoke carat...
• Re: Carat bumper color?
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 6 Nov 2008 21:41:20 -0500
  On my 90 Carat, I believe it is this that I bought: Pewter Grey Metallic (LA7Y) I don't know why I know this...
• 90 Carat AC into 82 diesel -- possible?
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 23:27:30 -0400
  My new-to-me 82 diesel will be here this weekend and I'm beginning to think about which Carat parts will be swapped...
• Need part for Carat Molding between Sliding Door and Rear Tire.
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Mon, 20 Oct 2003 16:28:32 -0400
  ...I am looking for piece of molding with mounting hardware for an 89 Carat, the piece that I need goes between the rear tire...
• How close is a 86 wolfsburg westy (weekender) interior to a carat interior..
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:20:55 -0500
  ...the later ones or wood like a full camper? Can a carat rear seat with headrest be swapped exactly? Would double removable jump seats...
• Re: first time buyer.. nice Carat
  Historical mailing list - Solomon Schechter
  Tue, 18 Jan 2011 06:13:27 -0800
  You could buy this Carat?? http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1070819
• 1989 VW Vanagon Carat - $6000 (Midtown Sacramento)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:12:48 -0800
  56k mile Carat in Sacto: http://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/1516465158.html Not mine.
• Pop top kits for Carats
  Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 15:47:43 -0700
  Does anyone know of a reputable company that makes and/or installs pop tops for Carats?
• 91 Carat Front Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Steve Esayian
  Sat, 18 Dec 2004 14:49:31 EST
  Can anyone advise where I might locate a 91 Carat from bumper? Thanks for your help. Steve
• Carat Curtains
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 14:22:50 -0700
  ...I have the grey interior, and I assume the windows on the Carat are no different than my GL. (Though VW has suprised me...
• Speaker Size 90 Carat: Anyone Recommend Replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 18:10:55 -0600
  Volks, I believe that the door speakers and speakers in the rear A/C unit in my 90 Vanagon Carat are 4". Can anyone...
• Re: Carat Tri Star On Samba
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Wed, 25 Feb 2009 15:25:59 +0100
  Hi Miguel, it's a carat or a wolfsburg edition, but no Tristar. The Tristar was a doublecab with extra options. Look at the...
• Re: Carat to Syncro interior swap
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:58:37 -0700
  On 6/27/06, Thomas Boyd <tomaboyd@yahoo.com> wrote: > I have a 91 Carat and a 87 Syncro. I would like to swap...
• Carat hater in Seattle?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:47:00 -0400
  I have an exceptionally nice 90 Carat for sale in Seattle....I listed it on CL and every day someone flags my ad for...
• Re: Any interest in group purchase of 15" SA wheel center caps?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 13:00:35 -0400
  Larry, it was Ken Wilfy not Warren who was thinking about the group buy, and yes, these caps will also fit the Carat 2...
• "Carat"?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Sat, 09 Mar 1996 06:44:59 -0700
  Buzzing down the freeway this past week, I saw a Vanagon called a "Carat" -- what is it? -- Michael Wagner '76 Campmobile
• stuff needed
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Thu, 13 Feb 2003 20:43:08 EST
  Wheel bolt front carat 'mag' wheel. two real carat nuts, rear wiper motor, bumper end caps-chrome bumper. sid vicious
• carat wheel torque
  Historical mailing list - Sidney White
  Sun, 2 Mar 2003 21:37:19 EST
  Could someone tell me what the correct torque for the carat wheel are on a 1987 Westy? Sid Vicious
• 89 vanagon carat for sale in pa....
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 18:10:54 -0500
  see link below.. pmail if you need more info or pics.... thanks, jess 89 carat
• WTB: '87-'91 grey velour capt. chair w/ adj. armrests, or parts of one
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 12:40:45 EST
  looking for a '87 up wolfy or carat front seat (captains chair) w/ adjustable armrests, in grey velour. actually i only need one seatbottom...
• Free Used Springs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Mon, 2 Oct 2000 10:36:00 -0400
  Hi all, I have replaced my old Carat springs with the Bus Depot ones which seem to preserve the OEM Carat ride height and...
• Re: Vanagon Syncro Carat FS
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 23:52:38 EDT
  ...vanagon syncro carat ,for sale,$7500 (quakertown, > Pennsylvania) > >> there's no such thing as a syncro carat, and it's close enough to me...
• Follow up on the '91 Carat for Sale
  Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 19:53:32 -0500
  ...I put in a call to the number on the Burgundy '91 Carat in Elkhart, Indiana and got a call back from the owner...
• my Carat
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 16 Mar 2016 22:13:17 -0500
  I just listed my Carat on CraigsList Birmingham, Alabama. Notice it is OBO! http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/5494617242.html JOHN
• FS: '89 CARAT
  Historical mailing list - DOINKS99
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 14:13:09 EST
  1989 CARAT: silver, auto, alloys, 115k(partially rebuilt engine) asking $6700, will consider any offer tyler -philly 215 985-0882
• Re: Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:05:44 -0700
  The 80-84 used 3 pin brake pressure switches The 85-91 used 2 pin pressure switches Mark John Rodgers wrote: > '91 Carat, auto...
• Carat (or Westy?) parts
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Mon, 31 May 1999 19:36:22 -0700
  ...Does anyone know where I can find these or know of a cool alternative? They are found in the Carat and the Wolfsburg edition...
• FS: carat interior, westy interior, poptop, capt. chairs etc
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:13:48 EST
  ...also have a 90 carat in parting out...carat interior w/ table, sofabed...jumpseats sold aready. fiberglass bumpers, bodykits etc... plus 12 other vans...
• Heartbroken... Looking for a Carat
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 01:19:15 -0500
  After sinking an appreciable amount of money into my '90 Carat, one of the locals in town ran a red light and in most...
• Re: Side panel modifications?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Apr 2004 11:10:01 EDT
  ...all i can say is get a carat/wolfsburg rear sofabed..youll need the pass side panel too. i have a carat/wolfsburg interior...
• Re: Diff. between 1991 Multivan and Carat?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 11:17:13 -0600
  ...Some look exactly like Carats. It's >> all about marketing. >> > > OK...how about substantiating that claim. We have a 1991 Carat > w/ gray plastic...
• Re: Vanagon spring height differences?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:06:00 -0500
  Tony, I think it is not only the Carat but Wolfsburg Weekender models as well. I could be wrong on that but I do...