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  • Re: Brochures from Around the World
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Mon, 23 Apr 2007 11:44:39 +1000
    ...The glossy brochure had pics and info on the full range available here....the Transporter panelvan, window van, single and double cabs, Caravelle...and...
  • Re: Syncro vs automatic gaz consumption, with same engine and tires!
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 13 Aug 2008 22:09:27 -0700
    ...north shore of Montreal, Quebec, Canada > 1991 vanagon westfalia conversion (TDI ALH automatic) > 1989 syncro "rustbucket" > ex 1986 panelvan partsvan > ex 1985 doublecab project
  • Re: wierd interior in '87 ebay syncro.......
    Historical mailing list - Michel Gaastra
    Sun, 29 Sep 2002 00:31:49 +0200
    I have exactly the same front seats in my panelvan, it came out of a 87 GL. The dashboard is sattelbraun in German. Don...
  • SA Quad light grille UPDATE
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    06 Feb 97 12:28:59 EST
    ...They come in Panelvan (1,8 only), Volksiebus (1,8 and 2,3), >Microbus (2,6) and Caravelle (2,6) guises. The Volksiebus version...
  • Re: Improvement or desecration?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 19:19:11 +1200
    ...scoops to the engine-bay intakes, cutting out windows in a Panelvan, then I'd have to take rectification into account. To fit a...
  • FS or trade: rare middle blue 3 seater + Westfalia gray curtains. BC, Canada.
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Thu, 30 Nov 2006 20:31:53 -0800
    ...Thanks! Pedro dos Santos 1991 Vanagon GL + carat interior + pop-top transplant ex-85 ddcab project ex-86 panelvan partsvan Kelowna, BC Canada
  • Re: Nearly creamed by a Syncro AW
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:19:29 -0800
    ...car but different years) and while I had my 57 VW > panelvan I found myself following (in my other vehicle) one of those > inboard...
  • '63 Camper 4sale in CA
    Historical mailing list - (Jeff P. Schneiter)
    Tue, 25 Oct 1994 14:26:47 -0700
    ...1963 PanelVan converted to a camper by Aloha Camper Company in Oregon. $2500 VIN : 1024193 Engine : AD219590 40K on rebuilt 1600cc (looks very clean...
  • Re: For Sale On The Samba
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 24 Jan 2011 09:50:55 -0800
    I could have sold you my Vanagon Panelvan if you want to copy the look. But then Jim Thompson's buddy already bought it...
  • What is it with white? was Re: Syncro Vs Non-Syncro
    Historical mailing list - ed
    Mon, 13 Mar 2000 22:00:23 -0500
    ...uses them for many of their service vans (LWB T4 syncro panelvans) > They only recently pensioned off the last of the T3 syncros after...
  • Re: Nearly creamed by a Syncro AW
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:31:49 -0800
    ...car but different years) and while I had my 57 VW panelvan I found myself following (in my other vehicle) one of those inboard...
  • Re: Nearly creamed by a Syncro AW
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:31:37 -0800
    ...car but different years) and while I > had my 57 VW > panelvan I found myself following (in my other > vehicle) one of those > inboard...
  • Re: New westfalia concept bus computer generated
    Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
    Wed, 8 Dec 2004 14:21:45 -0800
    ...What do you guys think? >>> >> >>> >> Pedro dos Santos >>> >> 91 vanagon GL + carat interior + pop-top transplant >>> >> ex-85 ddcab project >>> >> ex-86 panelvan partsvan >>> >> >>> >> >>> >> >> > >> >
  • Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 18 Jun 1998 23:23:12 -0700
    ...approx) 60 liter 70 liter 70 liter *1 specs are for panelvan, unless otherwise stated *2 At permissable load *3 turbodiesel max 20 cm...
  • Re: Aircooled vanagon acceptable oil temperature / timing problem?
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Mon, 8 Jul 2002 00:55:46 +0100
    ...Clive '88 Syncro T3 PanelVan (2.1 DJ engine - it really pulls those 15" wheels on Super 98) ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill N" <freeholder...
  • Re: wisdom of strapping surfboard to westy roof, no rack
    Historical mailing list - STEPHEN OVERMYER
    Tue, 4 May 2004 13:21:55 +1000
    ...A mate of mine lost a board off his '72 VW panelvan many years ago and the thing got enough air to land away...
  • Re: 9 Passenger Van Sighted (and Caught!)
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 3 Dec 1999 12:32:39 +0100
    ...The front seats with the wide two-seater is regular Transporter issue, mostly found in panelvans and pickups. PerL 87 Syncro 112i Budd Premack...
  • Re: New westfalia concept bus computer generated
    Historical mailing list - two-tone brown
    Wed, 8 Dec 2004 11:44:46 -0800
    ...What do you guys think? >>>> >> >>>> >> Pedro dos Santos >>>> >> 91 vanagon GL + carat interior + pop-top transplant >>>> >> ex-85 ddcab project >>>> >> ex-86 panelvan partsvan >>>> >> >>>> >> >>>> >> >> >>> > >>> > > >>
  • Re: WTB: "TRANSPORTER" emblem for hatch
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 18:20:38 -0700
    ...You already > know I had a Canadian Panelvan which was badges as a Transporter. > > Thanks for helping me find the panel a good home...
  • Re: Nearly creamed by a Syncro AW
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:51:52 -0800
    ...car but different years) and while I had my 57 VW panelvan I found myself following (in my other vehicle) one of those inboard...
  • Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....long
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 12 Apr 2004 01:14:27 +1200
    ...van's stock trans? My old single-port 1600, in this >> panelvan, would readily do 80mph (premetric speedo). > >I suspect a very optomistic speedometer...
  • Re: heavy duty 2nd Battery relay source
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Fri, 12 Jul 2002 22:21:04 +0100
    ...Is there any chance you (or others) might answer this one - are the panelvans (UK Transporters/ Kastelwagens) wired with all the extra relays and...
  • Re: VW bus and beetle on Yahoo's 10 deadlies car list. Any thruth? Bay vs. Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 16 Feb 2009 23:03:51 +1200
    ...With a 1600 added to the split-case trans, my 57 Split panelvan could hit an easy 130kmh and was stable. Adjusting the rear...
  • FW: SA Rear windows- hey, they open!
    Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
    Thu, 6 Feb 1997 11:14:36 -0700
    ...They come in Panelvan (1,8 only), Volksiebus (1,8 and 2,3), >>Microbus (2,6) and Caravelle (2,6) guises. The Volksiebus version...
  • Re: Driving a splittie... NVC
    Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
    Thu, 3 Jan 2008 08:46:48 -0800
    ...or the Syncro he says "no." Donna I had a 57 panelvan as my first car. Lacking a front swaybar, it > suffered extreme oversteer...
  • Re: Nearly creamed by a Syncro AW
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:50:51 -0800
    ...car but different years) and while I > had my 57 VW > panelvan I found myself following (in my other > vehicle) one of those > inboard...
  • Re: WTB: "TRANSPORTER" emblem for hatch
    Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
    Sun, 28 Jul 2013 14:35:17 -0400
    ...You already >> know I had a Canadian Panelvan which was badges as a Transporter. >> >> Thanks for helping me find the panel a good home...
  • Fwd: Nearly creamed by a Syncro AW
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Fri, 25 Jan 2008 19:41:18 -0500
    ...car but different years) and while I had my 57 VW > > panelvan I found myself following (in my other vehicle) one of those > > inboard...
  • Re: Has anyone added a sliding 2 person Middle seat to a westy?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:00:23 -0500
    ...NO CABINET REMOVAL NECESSARY!!!! > all vanagons, weather theyre passenger vans, or panelvans, or westfalias, > they ALL come with the welded on nuts under the...
  • VW Euro meeting
    Historical mailing list - Edward van der Jagt
    Mon, 18 Sep 1995 14:55:24 +0200 (MET DST)
    ...There were 2 double cab splitties, a long chassis singlecab, a wide bed single cab, and a unique bodied panelvan (a split-window) made...
  • Re: [Syncro] Springs & Weights
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Wed, 12 Apr 2000 01:09:12 -0700
    ...Actually, > > > > weights for all syncro models would be > > > > great. > > > > > > You asked for it :-) > > > > > > >From my 1987 owners manual: > > > Panelvan: 1540 kg > > > Panelvan, high roof...
  • Re: Better handling in windy conditions?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 23 Mar 2004 21:07:32 +1200
    ...types when I was a poor student with my 57 Split panelvan. It had crossplies all round... so I found some used radials off...
  • Re: VW bus and beetle on Yahoo's 10 deadlies car list. Any thruth? Bay vs. Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 16 Feb 2009 08:09:16 -0800
    ...a 1600 added to the split-case trans, my 57 Split panelvan could > hit an easy 130kmh and was stable. Adjusting the rear camber...
  • Re: Syncro vs automatic gaz consumption, with same engine and tires!
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:04:41 -0700
    ...north shore of Montreal, Quebec, Canada > > 1991 vanagon westfalia conversion (TDI ALH automatic) > > 1989 syncro "rustbucket" > > ex 1986 panelvan partsvan > > ex 1985 doublecab project
  • Re: Driving a splittie... NVC
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 4 Jan 2008 00:54:15 +1300
    ...Based on that though, they do seem >>to drive pretty nice I had a 57 panelvan as my first car. Lacking a front swaybar...
  • Re: [Syncro] Springs & Weights
    Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
    Wed, 12 Apr 2000 13:38:53 -0700
    ...Actually, > > > > > weights for all syncro models would be > > > > > great. > > > > > > > > You asked for it :-) > > > > > > > > >From my 1987 owners manual: > > > > Panelvan: 1540 kg > > > > Panelvan, high roof...
  • Re: NVC: What Motorcycles/Cars Do Vanagon Owners Have?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 12 May 2004 20:20:56 +1200
    ...1957 VW Type 2 (Transporter) Panelvan 1.2 (later fitted with single-port 1.6 & later still 12Volted) �� (should never have sold it) 1956...
  • multivan / base camper interior
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Sat, 24 Jan 2004 22:21:06 -0800
    ...Pedro dos Santos 91 vanagon GL + carat interior + pop-top transplant 85 ddcab project 86 panelvan ---------------original message--------------- Date: Sat, 24 Jan 2004 19...
  • Re: Syncro vs automatic gaz consumption, with same engine and tires!
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:08:35 -0700
    ...north shore of Montreal, Quebec, Canada > > > 1991 vanagon westfalia conversion (TDI ALH > automatic) > > > 1989 syncro "rustbucket" > > > ex 1986 panelvan partsvan > > > ex 1985 doublecab project
  • Re: the "Kombi" ....
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 17:32:14 +1100
    ...van/station wagon,although Chris's comment that it is a panelvan with windows/seat belt anchors is indeed correct as that's the...
  • Re: State of the List... State your ages!!!!!!! :<)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 9 May 2004 21:51:27 +1200
    ...highschool, was a rough 1957 semaphore (no, they didn't work) Panelvan with stock 36hp 1.2), which I loved. It was really reliable...
  • Re: Syncro vs automatic gaz consumption, with same engine and tires!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:40:24 -0400
    ...north shore of Montreal, Quebec, Canada >> > > 1991 vanagon westfalia conversion (TDI ALH >> automatic) >> > > 1989 syncro "rustbucket" >> > > ex 1986 panelvan partsvan >> > > ex 1985 doublecab project >
  • FW: My first set of heads ?
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 2 Dec 2002 12:52:03 -0500
    ...cool panelvan on ebay.de > In a message dated 12/1/02 9:18:50 AM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM > writes: > > << they...
  • Re: Bus for sale....(which year is best)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 14 May 2002 20:15:07 +1200
    ...I put a single-port 1.6 (a 1.3 case with 1.6 top-end) into my 57 Panelvan, retaining the original split...
  • Re: State of the Art in Engine Swaps is....long
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 8 Apr 2004 22:03:44 +1200
    ...van's stock trans? My old single-port 1600, in this panelvan, would readily do 80mph (premetric speedo). -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand <andrew...
  • Re: Syncro vs automatic gaz consumption, with same engine and tires!
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:30:57 -0400
    ...north shore of Montreal, Quebec, Canada > >> > > 1991 vanagon westfalia conversion (TDI ALH > >> automatic) > >> > > 1989 syncro "rustbucket" > >> > > ex 1986 panelvan partsvan > >> > > ex 1985 doublecab project > > >
  • Re: Humid Air - More Comments and a bit of theory
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Sun, 30 Jun 2002 01:47:30 +0100
    ...Clive Smith '89 2.1 DJ engined Syncro Transporter panelvan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Keith Hughes" <keithahughes@QWEST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
  • VW Van Newspaper Article - LONG
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Sep 1995 09:39:35 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Beginning with the Panelvan, seating only in the cab and no windows in the body, shrouding the work area, it was originally designed for...
  • Re: Trying Syncro Springs in 2WD
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Thu, 11 Jul 2002 10:41:23 +0100
    ...But how did yours get so up at the front like this? My younger brother had a 5-speed 1.9 Wasserboxer panelvan which...