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• Local gas prices?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 20 Apr 2006 19:12:26 -0700
  Regular is $3.01 here (southern California, high desert) today at the brand name places- Chevron, Shell etc. Runs about a dime cheaper at...
• CrewCab Fix....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 4 Mar 2006 16:01:17 -0500
  ...http://www.tristar-connection.de/index.php?lang=en Check out these shells: http://www.tristar-connection.de/crewcabaccessories/crewcabaccessories.php Ken Lewis http...
• Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:28:06 -0400
  ...If you look at the mechanism, there's an outer fixed metallic shell, then a ring which moves with the needle, then a center...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:44:49 -0400
  ...What do you guys think of > the diesel oils like this the shell rotella stuff like this > > https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-and...
• Re: list secrets revealed! Giant Shell org!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 10:08:42 -0700
  OK, then, here's the giveaway: >>>smart Minnesota entrepreneur Just makin' fun of Minnesota again. You, bet! Richard A. Jones Boulder, Colorado '81 Vanagon...
• Power Window Motor Needed
  Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 16:28:56 -0400
  ...Thought I'd check the list first before shelling out money on a new one. Gerry Royston '87 Westy
• Re: Wart injection. (Anti-shellac fuel additive)
  Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 11:14:17 -1000
  ...if you added it to your gas, it would keep the Shellac in the gas tank from clogging your fuel sucker. Leif Paulsen '86...
• Re: Why this type IV engine caught fire, spun the mains and ruined everything.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 22:39:22 -0500
  ...So what we're seeing is the back of the bearing shell where the registration pin bit into it? And as a result of...
• Re: Clam shell mod for 15" wheel
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 19:23:35 -0700
  ...In a nut shell, after removing the clamshell, I sawed off the rear of the clamshell beyond the hinges with a sawsall and metal...
• Re: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 16:38:01 -0700
  ...Since most of the cost of this would be in the building of the initial mold for the shell, I was wondering if anyone...
• Anyone got a splittie shell FS?
  Historical mailing list - Robinson
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 19:16:42 -0500 (EST)
  ...You see I had a dream last night where someone sold me a mint shell and I thought it would be really cool. Howabout...
• WANTED: Hollow 2.1L WBX cat
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:32:07 -0500
  Like subject says I'd like to find a decent, hollow 2.1l WBX cat, or more accurately a cat shell. -- Chris S. Disclaimer...
• Re: ' 93 eurovan camper roofrack install
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Feb 2002 18:17:43 EST
  ...02 4:59:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, utschy@YAHOO.COM writes: > what the heck is a "camper shell"?? do you mean poptop? chris
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 23:22:40 +1200
  ...Shipping to NZ was estimated at R2000. >> >> <shellven@mweb.co.za>
• Re: clutch chatter fixed, thanks
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 17 Apr 2014 10:10:54 -0700
  ...The bearing shell is longer to make > room in the outer end for the rubber seal. The longer shell hits the wbx > flywheel so...
• Re: Larger tire front storage
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 5 Jan 2020 20:58:11 -0500
  ...Works for the Clam Shell. Not a option for the other holder. Eric Caron > On Jan 5, 2020, at 8:29 PM, Ben T...
• Re: Brake light switches, 2 to 3 terminals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 May 2015 23:19:58 -0400
  ...If you can find a shell that has the right configuration and takes Fast-on terminals you can transfer them over. Ask Van-Cafe...
• 79 bus (camper?) in RI ... for sale??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 15 May 96 18:24:41 CDT
  ...I has a hard shell 2.5 foot fiberglass shell on top allowing you to stand in the bus and store stuff in front...
• Curious Question (totallyNVC) Babbit bearings
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:02:42 -0500
  Does anyone else remember babbitt metal, which was heated and poured around journals before they had bearing shell inserts? I never worked on one...
• Re Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Katherine Maas
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 20:11:50 -0400
  ...Since most of the = cost of this would be in the building of the initial mold for the shell, = I was wondering if anyone...
• Re: Remounting door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 2 May 2000 12:11:57 -0700
  ...Remounting door speakers > > > I'll be remounting my stock door speaker shells > soon. (Using the recently > discussed Blaupunkt 3.5" speakers mounted inside). > It...
• shifter questions
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 17:24:05 -0800
  Hi ListVolks, I'm replacing the plastic ball halves and shell that goes into the shifter pivot (mounted on the floor) - - the Bentley says...
• Re: Syncor chasis & Sunroof Vanagon shell
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 00:18:57 -0000
  ...Syncor chasis & Sunroof Vanagon shell > Herb Mooney wrote: > > This may a completely dumb question, or it may be almost impossible so be > > nice to...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:30:00 -0700
  ...What do you guys think of > the diesel oils like this the shell rotella stuff like this > https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-and...
• Fwd: [Adventurewagen] AW Molds up for grabs!
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 22:14:38 -0800
  ...Currently, one of the outer shell molds is in production condition, as well, as the inner mold. The other outer mold is in storage...
• Re: Restoring/Insulating the Pop-Top
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 1 May 2001 08:44:37 -0700
  ...the shell on our pickup truck has a carpet-like lining that is both an absorber and a vapor barrier (according to the folks...
• Re: Shifter bushing assembly
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 29 Jan 2000 13:25:59 -0800
  ...I have removed the shell that contains all the plastic bits, and I can't figure out how it is supposed to come apart...
• Re: Syncor chasis & Sunroof Vanagon shell
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 21:06:34 -0800
  ...If I wanted to unbolt (if possible like a beetle) the shell of my sunroof > Vanagon and put it on a Synco rolling frame...
• Re: Curious Question (totallyNVC) Babbit bearings
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:30:28 -0700
  Jim asked "Does anyone else remember babbitt metal, which was heated and poured around journals before they had bearing shell inserts?" I watched my...
• Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:03:22 -0300
  ...After examining the original curtain retaining setup, > we speculate that one could use the exterior shell of a bicycle brake > cable with the cable...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 29 Jul 2011 - Special issue (#2011-620)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Sat, 30 Jul 2011 07:32:35 -0800
  Interesting - - the wide availability of Shell Rotella T 15W-40 is the one of the primary reasons I use it. Every truck stop across...
• Friday: Forget the van, get a camper shell for your Jetta pickup
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 8 Apr 2016 22:39:19 +0000
  This Jetta conversion is way slick and just $3,500. Highly recommended from what I can tell. < http://www.trucktrend.com/news/1408-smyth...
• Re: (f) Why Did the Type IIer . . .
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 14:37:23 -0700 (PDT)
  ...cheaper than the Shell station he was at..... :) Steven Sacramento, CA sjohnson@pcocd2.intel.com
• Re: Clam shell question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 9 Jan 2014 01:30:38 -0500
  ...Clam shell question Hi Volks! I am making the step to 15" wheels. My size decision is between 205/75/15 or 215/75...
• Re: 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 13:22:13 -0800 (PST)
  ...These rods are pricey, but they have a lower operating temp, so you don't destroy what's left of the heater box shell...
• Repairing front shift linkage ... need help
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 21 Nov 2017 19:37:52 -0800
  ...per the Bentley... - put the plastic shells in the thick rubber ring... I tried but I can't... it's too tight.... is there...
• Re: Sweet '89 vanagon carat on Vortex - $1900!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 17:40:11 +0000
  yes, kidding:) > > > Oh well, I guess I can buy it, part it out, and cut up the shell in my > > backyard. > > > > > > dont do that...
• Re: Size for the clam shell bolt
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 24 Jul 2017 16:19:21 -0400
  ...09:42 T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): >> >>> Hello, >>> >>> Who knows the correct size for the bolt that holds the clam shell in...
• Re: Bar's Leaks
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 13:21:17 -0800
  ...Jon On Tue, 2 Jan 2007, Loren Busch wrote: > The almond shells is probably what accounts for the gritty stuff that had > plugged the...
• Pop Top Racks//New Question to List
  Historical mailing list - Kokopelli's Garden
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 11:05:54 -0700
  ...While you are out cruising around today look at all of the pickup truck camper shells with racks mounted to those. Most have the...
• Re: 27 in tires in clamshell
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:18:47 -0500
  ...14 LT fit. > > there are at least two sizes of clam shell. I am quite sure it won't fit > in the early size...
• Mouldy PopTop interior
  Historical mailing list - steve d
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 21:12:11 +0100
  I've go a lot of mound spots on the inside of my pop top shell - I 've tried washing with a weak bleach...
• Re: bolt size for 86 Vanagon spare tire clam shell
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Nov 2012 15:39:34 -0500
  In a message dated 11/27/2012 3:31:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, dejays1@GMAIL.COM writes: Also where to get. I...
• DIY pop-top kit
  Historical mailing list - J McCavitt
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 13:04:50 -0800
  ...I bought the molds to make the shell and base, and I am now replicating the hardware and tent. This design utilizes the factory...
• OT - NVC - Shell Commercial
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:06:26 -0800
  Thought you might enjoy this 2 minute video Here's a link to a Shell commercial shown in Europe. Ostensibly, they're selling gasoline...
• Re: blue vs green coolant - another player?
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:09:15 -0500
  anybody tried the local truckstop antifreeze? shell makes one called Rotella (same name as their long-life motor oil) that has claims of 600...
• Re: Gas - Cheap vs Expensive
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 15 May 2015 15:26:28 -0700
  ...rolf.lockwood@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I search out ethanol-free gas -- usually Shell's premium V-Power -- > for those cars and my 1990 Westy.
• Re: the moral flame
  Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 13:29:32 -0800 (PST)
  ...i found the shell\exxon tidbit quite interesting. lets not succumb to self censorship, there's always the DELETE button... gregor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gregor Durstewitz ============= Oregon...
• Bar's Leaks
  Historical mailing list - jon
  Tue, 2 Jan 2007 12:53:56 -0800
  ...To my surprise, ginger root and almond shells are the main ingredients. I've had great success with their products. It's amazing they...
• Re: Engine oil
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Jul 2022 09:56:45 -0700
  ...What do you guys think >> of >>> the diesel oils like this the shell rotella stuff like this >>> >> https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-and...
• Re: petrol consumption
  Historical mailing list - David Del Ben
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 12:20:16 +1100
  ...About 4-6 months ago - Shell introduced this new petrol - called Shell Optimax. They claim it is a 'new formula' petrol, denser than normal...
• Re: oil for turbo diesel
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 20:15:14 -0700
  Sharon, Try Shell RotellaT 15w-40. You can get a gallon of it in Wal-Mart for about US$6. Oil made just for...
• Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 15 Jun 2001 20:09:42 +1200
  ...Try e-mailing Shelleys VW in Port Elizabeth. In June 1999 they offered me a complete factory kit comprising a 2.5 five, 095...
• Re: Advice request. Thinking about buying a later "waterboxer" vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Feb 1997 01:33:38 -0500 (EST)
  ...alphamicro.com (Enriquez, Robert) writes: >Also, toying with the idea of a Tristar Sycnhro. SHELL OUT THE BUCKS!!!!!! (If you can find one....) chris
• 16" Syncro Double Cab on eBay.de
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 15:26:30 -0800
  ...dll?ViewItem&category=18298&item=3108950573& rd=1 I want it! Needs a few things fixed but how about that camper shell? Cheers, Jeff
• Re: type of connector?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 May 2012 08:42:16 -0400
  ...From the nature of the connector shell they all have to be female. I can't tell which of the listed rubber boots is...
• Re: Remounting door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 2 May 2000 20:48:07 -0700
  ...Remounting door speakers > I'll be remounting my stock door speaker shells soon. (Using the recently > discussed Blaupunkt 3.5" speakers mounted inside). It...
• Re: Need help with shift linkage (5spd)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Thu, 9 Oct 2003 08:02:00 -0700
  ...The upper and lower ball halves and one spring go inside the 2 shell halves. The shell halves go inside the rubber guide, which...
• Re: bumper stickers for vw vans
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 03 Mar 95 11:41:40 CST
  ...down south (and in L.A.), that might have a totally different meaning!!! joel "hamme that box o' shells, will ya?"
• Westyize it??
  Historical mailing list - rob wilke
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 09:39:59 -0700
  ...How hard is this to do?? Has anyone done this anywhere near Montana? Is $ 500.00 a good price for a westy shell? Rob...