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• Re: Need window cranks
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:34:16 -0400
  ...I don't know if they are original, but maybe so. Says "Ellen/German (OES). http://tinyurl.com/ljclzu -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Paint Code
  Historical mailing list - wsilva
  Sat, 08 Mar 1997 14:46:18 -0800
  Is there a sticker or code number for the original paint color on a '85 Westfalia? I have the original window sticker and all...
• Trading time-'58 Ghia Coupe for a '56 Panel (w/ brake light)
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  10 Apr 95 8:54:57 EDT
  ...It also has the original passing light relay (high beams flash every two seconds or so when you pull the turn signal lever back...
• Wires
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 00:25:49 EDT
  ...I'd like to get the wires with the variety of color/striping like used in the original harnesses. Any clue where to get...
• Re: Doesn't Anyone Read The Messages They Respond To?
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 19:20:33 -0400
  LOL! Joy :::-----Original Message----- :::From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf :::Of Kenneth Lewis :::Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2007 5...
• FS: Deluxe 75 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 12:19:05 EDT
  For Sale 1975 Deluxe Westy model includes running refrigerator propane stove sink 2 beds much more interior in near mint condition original stool and...
• Re: Radiator hoses
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 01:19:25 EDT
  ...Much prefer these screw type to the originals. Automakers use the spring type ones only because they're quicker to install on the assembly...
• Re: Front Curtain
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 22:21:03 -0800
  Are you sure that is the original pattern? It certainly doesn't look that way for the '83/'84 variety... -Damon --- Bob Stevens <mtbiker62...
• Tire/Wheel fitment question
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 31 Oct 2023 01:38:20 +0000
  Does anyone know if a 195R14 tire can be safely used on the Vanagon original alloy wheels, which were originally fitted with 205/70...
• Re: perfect vanagon slider doors and hatches and front doors in original paint
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 20 May 2010 18:02:39 -0700
  Are you walking now? Cya, Robert -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of JordanVw@AOL.COM Sent...
• Re: Dead fridge fan: questions
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 26 Jul 2009 22:26:50 -0600
  When my original Dometic fan started making too much noise, I replaced it with two Radio Shack muffin fans. Two must be better than...
• Re: VW Vanagon Westfalia Synchro(sic) Weekender (eBay #285437247)
  Historical mailing list - Coddington
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 08:06:44 -0800
  ...VW Vanagon Westfalia Synchro(sic) > Weekender (eBay > #285437247) > > ** Original Sender: Lawrence Johnson <larry_avery.johnson@SYMPATICO.CA> > > ** Original Date: Sat, 25 Mar 2000 17...
• painting alloy wheel caps
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 18:31:29 -0700
  ...Much of the original paint had flaked off and they were pretty ugly. I used 400 grit sandpaper to smooth the edges of the...
• Re: Asbestos Resurrected
  Historical mailing list - David Greenland
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 22:13:52 -0800
  ...the new ones weren't original VW, didn't fit too well and didn't put out as much heat. -I wouldn't do...
• Re: Upholstery Fabric
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:38:49 -0500
  ...And yes, they fit as well (or better) than the original seat covers. On Jan 14, 2008, at 6:45 PM, Matthew Snook wrote...
• Re: oem style ground crimp on fitting
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:54:33 -0800
  What is special about 'original style ring terminals' that a common 'eye terminal' with some shrinkable tubing isn't ? -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing...
• FS: 1975 Deluxe Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 01:04:55 EDT
  For Sale 1975 Deluxe Westfalia Orange with original(?) black and off-white stripes. This model includes two beds (fold out couch snd poptop bed...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 20:14:07 -0500
  On February 23, the FUN BUS turned 200,000 miles traveling home to NY from Florida with the original head gaskets. Uses ~1 quart...
• LED bulb source to replace original halogen kitchen light?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 6 May 2016 19:29:22 +0000
  Is there a popular LED bulb source for the early style Westfalia kitchen light?The type that has a rectangular diamond-pattern lense originally...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 20:20:25 -0400
  The Fun Bus, (1987 Syncro) still has the original engine including heads and gaskets at 283K. Unfortunately 4th gear broke again a couple of...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 19:56:43 -0600
  OK, whom has the most miles on an original WBX? 240K seems like a winner here.... On 3/18/2015 3:29 PM, jennifer...
• info request: original colour of pre 68' rims?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Apr 1995 15:18:21 -0400
  does anybody know what the original colour would have been on the 14" rims on Westfalias from 1965-67? Were the colours the same...
• NOS PARTS!
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 20:13:30 -0500
  1985 Vanagon GL ALL ORIGINAL Continental spare tire & wheel, still has 26# of ORIGINAL GERMAN AIR & all those funky little rubber tits all over...
• Re: Mud Flap Repair/ My solution
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 20:02:55 EDT
  ...The flaps are very heavy with the sidewall ridge the same thickness as the original, but the actual thickness of the replacement is about...
• Re: 1971 original windshield wiper length
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 06 May 1995 18:09:22 +0600
  ...bus?? > >Actually, I guess I don't know how long the original blades were in 1971. >But 16" ones seem fine now, on mine...
• 83 Diesel price advice
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Sep 95 21:39 AST
  ...ditions: 1. Original paint in fair condition 2. Solid body with no rust 3. Complete bumpershe bumpers 4. Good seats 5. Original radio 6...
• 76 CAMPER FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list
  16 Oct 1995 23:37:35 -0400
  ...Solid in and out,sink,cooler,original apolstery/curtains, new alternator and battery, original engine, stick shift, good condition, extra parts. located in southern...
• Re: ...Spam (Off-topic)
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 22:35:34 +0000
  If you are curiois as to origin, you can use tools like SPAMCOP http://www.spamcop.net/ If you plug in the email header...
• Friday Beetle question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 7 Oct 2016 15:18:50 -0400
  ...I think it is original in all ways no special steering wheel, original shifter and wheels and all that stuff. It was running when...
• Re: Frequency recommendation to replace Vanagon fuel gasoline lines
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
  Wed, 11 May 2016 17:43:31 -0400
  ...My question is regarding the grey original abrasion control covers that were over the original VW fuel injection lines. Is there any need to...
• [OT]...And now for something completely different
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Fri, 2 Mar 2001 15:44:37 -0800
  ...Only first gear and reverse used > * Never driven hard > * Original tires > * Original brakes > * Original fuel and oil > * Only 1 driver > * Owner wishing to sell...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 20:20:32 -0500
  ...pop top canvas question Hi listers, I was wondering how many of us still have our original canvas. I’m still using mine and...
• REPOST:Splittie Roof Rack for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  26 Sep 1995 09:57:09 EST
  ...It is the original rack, not a replica. It has the original wood. It is not crack or dryrotted. One slat is warped SLIGHTLY...
• FS: 78 CA camper
  Historical mailing list - K W
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 21:42:07 -0700
  ...It was painted white, originally the ninja turle green. Inside looked nice. Front seats were a vinyl green. Canvas looked good from what I...
• 1991 Synchro Westy - Original Price?
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 09:32:41 -0700
  ...See for yourself in the automotive classifieds in www.seattletimes.com ---end of original message--- _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address...
• Re: VWs for sale, Washington Post
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Sep 1996 23:23:09 -0500
  >'68 Karmann Ghia, 1500cc engine, good condition, new >seats/tires/battery, original chrome brass plated bumpers, VA >inspection, $2200, 703-378-4273. >original chrome...
• Fw: LP westie tank
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 11:04:09 -0600
  ...Mark Watts <MVAone@AOL.COM> | What are the original colours of the Westie Lp tank and guard| The tank and shield on my Canadian...
• fs 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Diane Bieber
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:46:15 -0500
  sorry to sell 106,000 original miles 14,000 miles on new motor 4 spd original paint body and interior are excelent email for...
• Re: Uh-oh: is this going to be a problem
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:06:49 -0500
  ...Looks original and works like new! Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike S To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12...
• Re: Syncro Tintops
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:20:40 -0700
  ...First purchased from a dealer in Southern Cal. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) Third Owner 12...
• Re: Starters
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 15:50:15 -0800
  ...SR18X (supered to SR25X) was originally used on all Vanagon Automatics from Late 82 thru 91 Air & Watercooled. The differences on original and later...
• Re: Seattle Westy FS includes Frydae Freudian funny
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 12:54:35 -0700
  from the ad text : " Body is in very good shape with original paint in great condition, only a few very minor blemishes and no...
• Re: NVC - Venting over messages
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 25 Feb 2001 08:20:51 -0600
  Karl Wolz wrote: > Terry, > > I hate it when folks delete the message to which they re responding, and > this is a perfect example. > ----- Original...
• Re: Grille emblem
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 29 Sep 2017 15:05:24 -0400
  ...Hi-temp copper gasket maker, apply a sufficient bead then mount cover and tighten until slightly thicker than original gasket. Let cure, tighten to...
• Re: fixing old heat exchangers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 95 12:26:49 +0100
  ...The performance of these babies is less than the originals but you save a lot of weight, the price is the same (!). Ahnendorp says...
• Re: Needed, skylight recommendation
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:30:54 -0400
  ...The skylights we sell are made on the original Delta Six molds and meet original factory specs. Those sold elsewhere are aftermarket and do...
• Re: SyncroFest 2015
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 01:07:11 -0700
  Making plans for a day trip on Sunday. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (Blaze) Third Owner 12 Golf...
• Re: SAFETY WARNING about Original Continental Tires as a spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:44:17 -0500
  ...People really keep these, or was the original post an "April Fool"? mcneely ---- Richard A Jones <Jones@COLORADO.EDU> wrote: > Scott rote: > > I am...
• Re: Originator Names
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 1994 11:03:35 -0500 (CDT)
  > >DerekDrew@aol.com writes: >> >> I have begun receiving messages which indicate the original sender as sender >> rather than the vanagon list as sender. I...
• Re: optima the one for starting battery?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 07:54:53 -0700
  ...optima the one for starting battery? > > > > >>Most all battery warranties or only for the original owner and the >>vehicle originally installed within. >> >>Dennis >> >>
• Re: original '81 Vanagon tire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 2 Nov 2007 12:21:51 -0700
  ...original '81 Vanagon tire Who is getting ready to concours your air-cooled Vanagon? You'll need this! I have my original spare tire...
• Dash lights.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Jansen
  Sun, 3 Oct 2010 09:00:42 -0500
  ...Does anyone have original lights? Original digital clock that is missing? Thanks Tom J Coppell, Tx.
• Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant: Can original units be refilled?
  Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 20:19:05 EST
  I we still have our original factory fire extinguisher that has thankfully never been used can they be refilled by your local fire extinguisher...
• Origin of head gasket design
  Historical mailing list - Ray-Corp
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 19:04:04 -0500
  Dear Mr McGee Funny, I thought that the head gasket design was Scottish in origin. Didn't they develop the technology of putting rubber...
• Re: engine conversion
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 22:01:05 -0500
  ...Dana 85 Westy with 235k miles on original 1.9 01 New Beetle TDI -----Original Message----- Is there any engine other than tiico and...
• Re: 1982 Vanagon Diesel Washer Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 15:21:42 -0500
  On m y 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, I have the original tank, with original regulator and original autostop fill valve. Everything is great...
• 89westy4sale-xtraclean
  Historical mailing list - Tristan Henderson
  Mon, 1 Nov 1999 21:33:52 CST
  ...charcoal grey metallic ORIGINAL PAINT w/grey interior. p/s, p/b, p/m, ice cold a/c, trailer hitch (NEVER USED; designed for...
• Re: in need of new chrome bumpers
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 20:03:46 -0400
  ...The aftermarket bumpers are decent quality but not quite as good as the originals I would say that a mint condition used original German...
• Re: Originator Names
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Oct 94 09:24:14 bst
  ...I use PC Eudora and it shows the sender (vanagon), The originator (vanagon again), the return path (vanagon), who the message is from (name...
• Re: Front Curtain
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 23:35:22 -0700
  ...Bob Stevens http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico ----- Original Message ----- From: "Damon Campbell" <damoncampbellvw@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...