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• Re: Coolant flow question
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 22 May 2005 21:22:39 -0700
  ...before or after the thermostat... > > Don in Reidsville, NC > 1986 Kawasaki Concours > 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) > "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
• Changing thermostat on 2.1L - Question?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 21:20:50 -0400
  ...available to turn (I hope!). -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
• Re: Late model poptop skylights and canvas
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Tue, 27 Sep 2005 12:26:54 -0400
  ...Although the purists scoff and I'll likely never win a Concours De Elegans (sp?) Event, I am very happy with the outcome. The...
• Re: How to remove tree sap (it's almost Friday!)
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Fri, 19 Jun 2015 16:47:35 -0600
  I was a sign painter and pinstriper for twenty years, working on some really expensive concours and race cars, and mineral spirits won't...
• Re: [vanagon] whats the biggest 16" tire you can run on a 2wd vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 13:40:49 -0400
  ...But I bet the rear door won't open on that size! Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I...
• Re: Why is this Here?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 05:39:58 -0700
  ...If you are talking about the big black cable, that is the speedometer cable. :-) -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL...
• VW Euro, Baarlo, the Netherlands.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Sep 95 17:28:39 +0200
  ...One of the bigger European events, three days of VW fun ! Swapmeet, concours d'elegance, dragrace (lots of Germans!), and all that. Saw the...
• Re: ECU or O2 sensor ?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 27 May 2005 14:52:47 -0400
  ...the problem (before you spend $$$$)! -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
• Re: Seat covers
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Apr 1998 13:09:56 -0600
  ...The style number that I have is # 90107 GREY (Concours Tweed -it matches the original upholstery in the '90 vanagon). The best part was...
• Re: Changing thermostat on 2.1L - Question?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 5 Jul 2005 21:32:33 -0500
  ...available to > turn (I hope!). > > -- > Don in Reidsville, NC > 1986 Kawasaki Concours > 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) > "Why do they call it a fixed income...
• Re: bleeding coolant system?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 15 Jul 2005 23:30:35 -0400
  ...the engine go to idle. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
• Re: ARchives? Westy Waxing: Recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 20:31:12 -0400
  ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your...
• Thermostat and radiator questions...
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 15 Jul 2005 19:29:53 -0400
  ...How high does the front end have to come up to get it out??? -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL...
• Re: FS rare jumpseat tray....(most vans are missing these)
  Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
  Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:36:56 -0800
  ...You'll never pass 100 point > concourse inspection without them. > > > BenT > Sent from my jumpseat trays >
• Re: Archives? Where is it?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 13:26:38 -0400
  ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S1=vanagon Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your...
• Re: '88 Westy Transmission Repair $2500?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 27 May 2005 15:59:21 -0400
  ...can do it easily, also...). -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
• Re: I need a trailer hitch
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 16:55:53 -0400
  ...more than a motorcycle trailer. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
• Converting a concourse-quality '65 Bug into a fun and profitable ice-cream truck
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 11:13:12 -0800
  WIN! Best design for using all the impliments listed below to convert two aircooled vanagons (one a westy with a genuine midget ice cube...
• Re: '88 Westy: Towing Capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 17:58:16 -0400
  ...are for a NEW vehicle... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
• Re: Van stalled out today.
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sat, 21 May 2005 12:21:31 -0400
  ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original Message ----- From...
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 09:19:57 -0700
  ...Though not in concours condition, it is reliable, runs great, and can do just about anything except beat an Outback up a mountain pass...
• Re: alt. light and overheating UPDATE
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 19:33:24 -0400
  ...That's about where I am with my '88, too. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they...
• Re: Headlamp Switch or Key Switch?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 4 May 2005 21:15:01 -0400
  ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: stranded... '84 won't start (after exhuast work??)
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 00:23:53 -0400
  ...Let us know what you find... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed...
• Re: Hello! I'm new to the list and my '86 Weekender's manual
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Wed, 6 May 1998 06:22:05 -0500
  ...This is a local Milwaukee dealer called Concours Motors. It's a stuffed shirt B'mer Audi, and oh yeah, VW dealer. Sometimes they...
• Drivable Feast of Grosse Pointe
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 1996 13:53:08 -0700
  ...request to Carrie at 313 446 0347 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Last year's Rolling Concours at Pacific Grove included Carol Shelby at the head of a pack...
• FS: 1988 Vanagon GL Auto
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 22 Apr 2005 18:39:30 -0400
  ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) - For Sale! "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage
• FS: 87 Vanagon GL Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Brad Anderson
  Thu, 11 May 2000 12:56:02 -0700
  ...Though not in concours condition, it is reliable, runs great, and can do just about anything except beat an Outback up a mountain pass...
• Re: conflicting cooling problem data...(this one is for the true experts...)
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 13:21:34 -0400
  ...Anybody got an old working sensor I can try?? -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) 2001 Subaru Outback (H...
• Re: trip'n
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 06:06:03 -0400
  ...unless I fixed it first. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
• Re: wrist pins
  Historical mailing list - Mark in Westminster, CO
  Sun, 30 Jan 2005 15:22:23 -0800
  I had a '94 Cadillac with a Northstar. (Concourse deVille.) At 85K miles, it made a noise which sounded for all world like a...
• Re: Recommeded Mechanics in Salt Lake City?
  Historical mailing list - Miller, Ryan
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 15:18:20 -0600
  ...haven't been back. Another couple right here in Salt Lake: Concourse Auto 4337 S. 300 W. Murray, UT 801-313-9100 Millcreek Garage...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon GL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 3 May 2005 10:15:14 -0400
  ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Collision repair- large mammal.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Thu, 8 Aug 1996 16:03:00 CST6CDT
  ...it is by no means concours-- not when it is a daily driver with 2 kids. but with all the bashing about it does...
• Re: 88 toyota van from japan on ebay
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 09:52:50 -0600
  ...sometimes > they would wave it... > > -- > Don in Reidsville, NC > 1986 Kawasaki Concours > 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) > "Why do they call it a fixed income...
• Re: 87 GL Sythetic oil vs. regular
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 16:38:02 -0400
  ...miles - but that's me... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
• Re: Changing thermostat on 2.1L - Question?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Thu, 7 Jul 2005 16:27:46 -0700
  ...available to turn (I hope!). -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
• Re: DC party lights
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 09:21:54 -0400
  ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:21:58 -0400
  ...year - has held me back... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
• Re: original '81 Vanagon tire
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 06:53:33 -0800
  ...it has 100 % tread life remaining. > > > > > > Who is getting ready to concours your air-cooled > > Vanagon? You'll need this! > > > > I have my original...
• Re: radiator cooling fan series resistance
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 4 Jul 2005 20:05:58 -0400
  ...If you need more specifics on the test procedure (wire colors, etc.) let me know... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon...
• Re: Fuel Lines...my turn! And a replacement question.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 24 May 2005 16:29:25 -0500
  ...fuel line. $3 per meter... > > > > Don in Reidsville, NC > > 1986 Kawasaki Concours > > 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) > > "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
• Re: I broke my tach
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 25 Jul 2005 08:18:23 -0500
  ...place, I have done it...). > > -- > Don in Reidsville, NC > 1986 Kawasaki Concours > 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) > "Why do they call it a fixed income...
• Re: White powder in battery box bottom
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 14:40:38 -0500
  ...Oh, and spring for an AGM or other sealed battery, the van's metal will thank you! -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours...
• Re: '88 Westy: Towing Capacity?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 00:36:29 -0500
  ...are for a NEW vehicle... ::: :::-- :::Don in Reidsville, NC :::1986 Kawasaki Concours :::1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) :::"Why do they call it a fixed income...
• Re: Fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 23 May 2005 21:53:40 -0400
  ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: 1986 Vanagon GL Auto - Mileage
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Tue, 3 May 2005 12:41:15 -0400
  ...it differs from my facts... ;-) Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
• The only ten tools needed
  Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 13:53:02 -0500
  ...Sure, there's a prejudice surrounding duct tape in concourse competitions, but in the real world everything from LeMans - winning Porsches to Atlas rockets...
• Friday Funnies
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 09:03:34 -0500
  ...Sure, there's a prejudice surrounding duct tape in concours competitions, but in the real world everything from Le Mans - winning Porsches to Atlas...
• Fwd: Vanagon Tool Box (Friday)
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 09:10:35 -0600
  ...Sure, there's a prejudice surrounding duct | | tape in concourse competitions, but in the real world everything | | from LeMans - winning Porsches to Atlas rockets...
• Re: Splitty question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 12 Oct 2016 19:10:12 -0700
  ...This is a very rare 23 window Samba, and a true concourse restoration. Your friend could be sitting on a gold mine. A diamond...
• Re: Auto Tranny Final Drive, Oil Change?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 00:20:12 -0400
  ...Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Adam Savage ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: michelin agilis tire pressure
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Sat, 10 Sep 2005 22:30:24 -0400
  ...I inflate to 45 front and 50 rear, unladen. -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality...
• Fw: Re: Essential Tools
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 11:59:21 -0500
  ...Sure, there's a prejudice surrounding duct | tape in concourse competitions, but in the real world everything | from LeMans - winning Porsches to Atlas rockets...
• How MGs lead to VWs (was Re: VW Hats)
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 29 Jul 1998 23:22:00 -0700
  ...The director entered his newly acquired pristine 1955 MG-TF in a Concours and won first prize in its class. I heard that he...
• Re: Uhh-Ohhh, better get...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 10:13:08 -0700
  I'd agree that Maaco probably isn't cranking out Concours-quality at even their best franchises. But for a lot of us, that...
• Re: heaviest oil to use??
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 08:48:37 -0400
  ...last a while that way... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "I reject your reality and substitute my own...
• Vanagon "(east-)Coastal Celebration" 2004
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 09:13:44 +0300
  ...onto Harbor Inn Road; left at Neary Avenue; right on Brennan Concourse to Park entrance. (scroll down for maps..) Please RSVP! hvhus@yahoo.com...
• Re: AC converted to 134 - now what?
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 23:01:10 -0400
  ...didn't cycle on it... -- Don in Reidsville, NC 1986 Kawasaki Concours 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) "Why do they call it a fixed income...
• Re: DC party lights
  Historical mailing list - Myers, Thomas A
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 09:44:03 -0400
  ...Not to expensive if you > make them yourself... > > Don in Reidsville, NC > 1986 Kawasaki Concours > 1988 Vanagon GL (Sylvia) > "I reject your reality and...