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• Re: Electrical problems are driving me mad!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Oct 1994 07:17:55 -0400 (EDT)
  Have you checked your speedometer? Sometimes on Split Window Typ 2s as well as bugs, if there is some corrosion on the bulb holder...
• Re: Distinguishing between 68-70 busses
  Historical mailing list
  13 Jul 95 24:00
  ...this is why you can bolt a '68 beam to a split window bus) '69 can have disc brakes on the front, '68 always...
• Re: Orcas Island VW Survey
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 07 May 1996 08:57:46 -0400
  Clara said: >The survey results were 3 split window buses, 29 >baywindow buses, and 27 beetles. No Vanagons? Here we are on the Vanagon...
• Re: '66 emergency brake cable
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:40:44 -0400
  Wolfsburg West has nice aftermarket split window bus stuff. http://www.wolfsburgwest.com/wolfsburg_new/brakes/bus_brake/brakes_bus.cfm YMMV, Mr. BZ...
• Split Window Truck Rear Bumper
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 15 Feb 1995 17:02:51 -0500
  I need a rear bumper for my '61 Single Cab *REAL BAD*. If anyone could point me to one I would be very appreciative...
• VW F.S...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 07 Dec 1995 09:45:24 EST
  ...5 shows, 5 first placees $7500 firm. (617) 585-1556 (in Mass.) 52 Oval Dash Split Window VW sedan. Recently out of 21 yr...
• Re: Anyone ever see a vanagon boat top?
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 13:37:30 -0400
  ...about > anyone repoing a boat that fit on the top of split window buses like > this: > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page...
• for those who do not know already and nice recall for those who do my wife sent me this link
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 7 Oct 2010 19:41:07 -0700
  http://www.cartype.com/pages/365/volkswagen_split-window_logo_buses �.�� .����)) ((��.�� ..�� -:�:- Jena-:�:- -:�:- ((��.��* http://muse2323.blogspot.com/ http://musebookreviews.blogspot.com/ -- roger w From Proverbs...
• Wanted: Wheelcovers! Aero-style
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Sat, 20 Sep 1997 16:18:53 -0400
  ...stirling@aol.com Red '93 Corrado VR6 SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI G60!! <---- and '67 deluxe split window (9 pass.) '71 Westy Breadloaf...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Thu, 25 May 2000 20:37:00 EDT
  ...43kmi, split window, runs great, driven from California, many new parts, $2000.+(South Bethlehem,NY) (518) 767-3564 88 VANAGON WOLFSBURG: 4spd, clean, EC...
• Re: Sulfur-like exhaust smell??
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 08:21:49 -0800
  ...Running too > lean???? > > > > > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window Camper > '83 H20 Vanagon > > "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..." >
• Split window mecca
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 1 Sep 1994 20:18:00 -0700 (PDT)
  Yes, Thom, they have a rear lid for your bus.(I think.) But if you could talk them out of it, I would be...
• Re: doughnut spare gas tank
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 1994 21:22:25 -0400
  I'm not sure if that is a serious question (putting a '68 tank in a split window) but if it is, I did...
• Re: Pad over engine & Fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 18:22:14 -0800
  ...stirling@aol.com Red '93 Corrado VR6 SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI G60!! <---- and '67 deluxe split window (9 pass.) '71 Westy Breadloaf...
• Re: [Re: Rear Window "jailbars"]
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:50:03 EDT
  ...a carryover from the old split window deluxe buses. chris [text/html]
• Re: 85' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 18:50:02 -0600
  ...Stan On Thu, 06 Feb 2003 16:35:21 -0800 (PST) Matthew Pollard <poll7356@uidaho.edu> writes: > > > It's not the 68 split window...
• Needed: Mint Condition Split Window Bus for a Photo Shoot next Tuesday on Long Island, NY - Paying $1000
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Thu, 21 Sep 2006 10:31:42 -0400
  Hello Fellow Volks Folks, Joe Nicholas is looking for a Mint Condition Split window bus to do a photo shoot with next Tuesday on...
• Split-window buses wanted to buy ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 20 Apr 96 22:49:54 CDT
  found these messages laying around "out there" ... :) Article: rec.autos.makers.vw.aircooled.8877 From: spiff@interport.net (Spiff) Subject: Wanted! VW BUS under...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 14:19:33 -0800
  ...It is shaped like a split window bus. It holds a speaker, amp and drive motor. Just place it on the record and the...
• Fwd: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 May 1997 02:07:56 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I'll have to agree with the latter... :<) Maybe he and the guy with the split window Vanagon are brothers??? :<) chris
• Re: List Census
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 20:16:41 -0500
  ...Have owned two split window microbuses and a 66 Westy. Currently own a 1985 Westy MV (or Weekender) named "Wolfgang." Interests: astronomy, sailing, underwater...
• Volksfest in Ohio, anyone camping?
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 15:38:37 -0400
  ...Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..."
• Re: RE:Busses
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Apr 1994 14:59:43 -0500 (EST)
  ...Everything >> without a split window is a shameless imitation. >> >> (Moment of silence, please...) >> >> Thom >> '56 Kombi >> >Does that mean my '91 is a "Tart...
• Re: addict'n....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 96 22:26 EST
  ...how bout a Split-window?? >even a Eurovan!!!! ;) > >joel the junkeeee Now you did it!! You forgot the breadloaf!!! Too late, you pay the...
• VW's For SALE - Minneapolis
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
  Thu, 30 May 2002 19:15:11 -0500
  ...1990 Weekender - $8,500 1987? Syncro Camper - Around $7,500 Beautifully restored, bright red, single cab, split window flatbed (lots of $$, but very very...
• HELP:Need HONDA trouble-shoot
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Thu, 25 Sep 1997 11:48:17 -0400
  ...stirling@aol.com Red '93 Corrado VR6 SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI G60!! <---- and '67 deluxe split window (9 pass.) '71 Westy Breadloaf...
• Re: For Sale - Vanagon ToothBrush?
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 17:26:24 -0800
  For years the bus and split window folks have adorned their vehicles at the car shows with all sorts of vintage coolers, luggage etc...
• Bus for sale....(which year is best)
  Historical mailing list - Ward Smith
  Sun, 12 May 2002 10:55:09 -0700
  ...The split window buses ('55->'67) are the best looking, in my opinion, but suffer from the obvious age problems. Sure you can find...
• Whats that oil filter again??
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 00:14:41 -0400
  ...Could someone pleae tell me again what that brand of filter is and what vendors can sell me one? Peace, JB '66 Split Window...
• Re: Sulfur-like exhaust smell??
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 23:25:20 -0600
  ...Running too > > lean???? > > > > > > > > > > > > Peace, JB > > '66 Split Window Camper > > '83 H20 Vanagon > > > > "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..." > >
• FS Split Window Bus Doors
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 11 Jul 2003 16:03:28 -0700
  http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/firesale1.htm These are very nice shiny doors. There is minor rust inside the bottom frame. It does not go...
• Re: Anyone ever see a vanagon boat top?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 13:47:59 -0400
  ...about > anyone repoing a boat that fit on the top of split window buses like > this: > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page...
• Re: apropos of nothing -- airspeed of a laden westfalia?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 24 Nov 2003 20:50:45 -0500
  ...The split window busses are purported to be able to carry their own weight in load, evenly distributed, of course. Chris S. '85 Westy...
• split window on craigslist
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 10:52:11 -0800
  http://portland.craigslist.org/pts/118019320.html Just in case anyone is interested. Only $1700. Not mine, just a listing I saw. -- Marc Sayer...
• Re: Bus windows
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 23:30:20 -0700
  ...net> wrote: > > Correctomundo! I was talking N. American & Euro versions only. Split > window busses-Fleetlines- were made in Brazil & I believe SA until much...
• Re: How do you spell Westphalia?
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 15 Sep 94 13:06:36 PDT
  ...Naw, there's me, and at least one other guy in the LA area with a split-window. I think I am probably the...
• Old Bus Review/Wannabusers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Dec 95 13:50 CST
  ...FYI, 21 split-window buses, 7-bay window and 2-Vanagons are listed for sale all over the USA. I saw a few names...
• Herbie movie / Van/Bus sighting
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Dec 1997 01:05:19 -0500
  ...movie....(what was his name???) anyway, did anyone else see the Split window Bus front clip in the "Vehiculart" exhibit scene in the movie...
• Gas Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 16:29:48 -0500
  ...and see exactly where it is coming from? Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: what do "bulli" and "samba" mean...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Schreiber
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 07:23:40 -0500
  Both bulli and samba refer to split window era busses. Bulli would refer to the "workhorse" and sunroof deluxe busses were sambas ----- Original Message...
• Re: Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 3 Apr 2009 12:29:56 -0400
  I love split-window microbuses more, but I drive and enjoy my Vanagon Westfalia very much because it's the one I can afford...
• 56 Single-cab FS Sighted
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Mar 1996 21:44:19 -0800
  Taking a different route than usual to the postoffice today, I spotted a blue split-window 56 single cab VW pickup. For Sale sign...
• WTB seat belt for '85 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 21:08:55 -0700
  ...stirling@aol.com (which gets checked more often) Red '93 Corrado SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI (mostly modified) and '67 deluxe split window...
• Has anyone ever...
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 12:42:44 -0400
  ...F-in OLD CH*VY work truck? TIA Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: Thoughts on Larry, the list, and State Your Ages!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 May 2004 18:18:29 -0500
  ...VW Bus / Van has much of the charm of the original Split Window vans. It is in much more demand and is more collectable...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 09:38:37 -0500
  ...The down sides to the Bay and Split window are the absence of a big hole over the engine for easy access. I found...
• Help!! '67 transmission
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Aug 94 15:19:13 EDT
  ...I really don't want to spend a lot, and split window transmissions are hard to find and expensive. BTW, the reduction boxes are...
• Re: WEAKLY STATZ!!! NEW!!! IMPROVED!!! CHEAPER!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 08:48:46 -0700
  ...stirling@aol.com (which gets checked more often) Red '93 Corrado SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI (mostly modified) and '67 deluxe split window...
• Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 14:44:28 EST
  ...Old Saybrook >> hmmmm....2 "rustfree" Split window buses and a Vanagon Syncro for under $1600 each?? anyone call on these?? chris
• Re: Engine conversions and such...
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 23:16:01 -0500
  (x) Right !! I wasn't even getting close to Split Windows, or Baywindows, which are very collectable. I was talking about mechaniclly taxed, rust...
• Clutch Got Soft
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 19:32:48 -0400
  ...Please Help, I have to drive my 3 year old to daycare tomorrow! Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot...
• Re: Cars to drive before you die
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:06:21 -0700
  Dude, they're talking split window microbus there... On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at 11:57 AM, RICHARD KOERNER <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>wrote: > Just...
• Re: basic electronics question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 22:03:37 -0700
  ...GTI (mostly modified, soon to be a G60!) and '67 deluxe split window '71 Westy Breadloaf (high performance engine 1776cc B&B) '81 (for...
• Newbie
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Sat, 2 Dec 2000 19:13:38 -0600
  ...I have been a split window bus guy for decades and have purchased my first vanagon yesterday.I am wondering, before I ask a...
• Re: UPS is VERY expensive...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 23:57:27 EST
  ...Check out the rates on the fedex site before you > write them off. > > a few yrs ago, i had a split window bus front...
• Re: '61 crew cab value
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 01 Sep 1995 10:54:21 -0700
  ...double cabs in good shape (with >straight gates !!!) are pretty hard to come by, both split window busses >and bubble window Sorry, forgot to...
• Re: Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 06 Apr 94 08:43:17 CDT
  ...so what the heck is a Kombi? the name has been around since the split-window buses. surely it means something (otherwise why not...
• Re: '66 progress, On the Road a-gin...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 18:13:12 -0400
  ...fun! (its hard to describe this *fun* factor but it is definitely there, at least for me.) - - - - -- the beauty of a split window bus :)
• Re: MatchBox bus.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 22:37:07 -0500
  There were a couple different 'camper-like' split window bus matchbox cars. I seem to remember a greenish one and later a silver one...
• Clakity-Clack
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Sun, 5 Aug 2001 14:42:30 -0400
  ...Can I continue to drive it with this happening or will I likely have catastrophic results? Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20...