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• Re: Mellow Yellow got hitted
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:24:41 -0700
  ...I believe it was Foghorn Leghorn who said, while gathering up his feathers which had been blown off his body by a stick of...
• Re: 82 Westy body rust fixes
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:16:16 -0700
  ...Don't know the body that well. But, the adhesive Scott uses is supposed to be "permanent" i.e. uber strong. Best of luck...
• Im back with a 1984 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Gardner
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 21:43:14 PST
  ...The bus has 65k on the rebuild and 221k on the body. All parts that have been replaced were replaced with Bosch parts and...
• Re: Seam bubbling
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 00:07:08 -0500
  On Sat, 16 Jan 1999, Blue Eyes wrote: > Seam bubbling arises when oxidation occurs between > seals at joined body panels. This process > destroys the...
• Re: Clean those ground connections!
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 9 Apr 2007 14:03:06 -0700
  ...Alternator body > to > engine chassis, then to the heads and finally to the body sheet metal. > That extra volt made a noticeable difference at...
• Re: Recommended spark plugs for WBX?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Tue, 2 Dec 2008 19:04:44 -0600
  ...mail to > > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > > + in the body of the message. > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > -- > Sent from my mobile device > > Chris S. > Disclaimer: "Death...
• Re: Airhead Parts, Ventura CA
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:09:14 -0700
  ...I called Airhead Parts regarding the availability of a rather unique body > replacement panel for my Transporter single cab. I spoke to Rodney who...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:01:49 -0700
  ...the case of an AT shuffles the valving in the valve body to switch gears via the bands and so on. WOT characteristics of...
• Re: "Axle" wheel nut removal?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:12:00 -0500
  ...I also calibrated it so that by standing on a stirrup slung from the right point based on your body weight, you could easily...
• 30 fan fuse or circuit breaker
  Historical mailing list - db25
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 15:59:00 EDT
  Recently, when my '86 Westy was in the body shop getting the front end repaired, the body shop "technician" air chiseled through the wiring...
• SA Grilles,need misc RF body parts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 22 Jun 1998 02:05:03 EDT
  ...a section from a parts van-the RF corner of the body from the bottom of the WS to top of the bumper,also...
• Re: Vanagon to Weekender poptop conversion
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 17:45:12 -0400
  ...Any thoughts on the sanity of such an undertaking, whether the Vanagon body could handle the stress, and what local body shop might be...
• paint job
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 16:04:00 -0600
  ...Went to one of the "big" auto body places yesterday and they quote me a price of $1,000. This seems a bit high...
• Re: silver bumper color
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 13:10:28 EST
  ...body I do believe, as I own an '87 wolfie in Wolfram Grey and the bumpers are not the same color as the body...
• Value of dead Syncro with good body
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rissman
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 16:37:36 -0700
  ...Value of dead Syncro with good body What would a good watercooled Syncro with dead or no engine be worth in the LA area...
• Re: Help me choose Sunny's grill style!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 24 Mar 2001 20:00:18 -0600
  ...In fact, I have two sets, one of which, for fun, I had painted to match Sunny's Ginster yellow body. My wife really...
• Re: 2 gas tanks in SA Caravelle? (body differences-SA vans vs German vans)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 11:15:05 EST
  ...the only body part that seems to be the same as the german made vans, is the rear hatch. chris
• FS: 14" steel wheels, 1 alloy wheel
  Historical mailing list - Randy A. Bergum
  Thu, 16 May 2002 18:27:53 -0700
  <HTML><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1251"> <META content="MSHTML 5.50.4134.100" name=GENERATOR></HEAD> <BODY...
• Re: Switching bodies between chassis advice seeked
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 01:46:45 -0500
  ...a 2wd and a syncro body? >Is this easily done by a backyard mechanic? AFAIK these are unit-body vehicles with no separate chassis...
• Re: Wanted: lower front grill mounting rivets
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 15 Jan 2004 13:49:08 EST
  ...Or anyone know of good subsitute? >> Eric, A good auto body supply house will have anything you will need. A company called Auveco makes...
• Re: My poor MPG, compression tests results
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Wed, 12 Sep 2007 21:24:14 -0400
  Best way I know of to find leaks is to hook your compressor hose up to the throttle body inlet (I used the type...
• Re: oil drain threads stripped
  Historical mailing list - Joe
  Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:02:37 -0800
  ...BZ > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the...
• Re: Stupid question - is a "turn" = to one full revolution
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 3 Dec 2008 19:10:56 -0500
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > -- http://www.dougalcock.com ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon...
• Re: Tires for a 90 weekender
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:05:24 -0500
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > -- Sent from my mobile device Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death...
• Body Parts
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 15 Jul 2022 23:53:06 -0600
  Hey DaveB,, How You B Check out these guys maybe > https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/251809502r-outer-front-wheel-arch-right.html https://www2...
• Neat old bus manual
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 12:20:28 -0700
  >My favorite sentence so far: "The closed body of clean and pleasing >countours offers extremely low air resistance." Compared to the Sydney Opera House...
• RESCUE ALERT: 67 bus, no motor, $500. Alabama
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 03 Dec 96 19:44:14 CST
  ...VW Bus '67, last of the Splittys, good body, no motor, $500. call (205) 917-4551. that's all i know.
• Re: '80 Westfalia For Sale, IN
  Historical mailing list - CanineWolf
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 18:38:42 EST
  Whats new on the van....how many miles? Body damage? Heat? Poptop canvas? Stove, refridge, sink? Exaust system? How much is the van? Tim...
• 83 Vanagon 4 parts
  Historical mailing list - Paul & Becky Oliver
  Mon, 29 Dec 2003 09:23:54 -0600
  I am parting out an 83 air cooled vanagon, engine had a knock (tossed a rod?) transmission and body parts left Revilo la Pu...
• looking for some body parts
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 13:23:30 -0400
  Looking to buy a few parts used if any one has these. Front left turn signal Front left bumper end Slideing door handle. Thanks...
• vanagon sighting in Princeton, NJ!!!
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 19:29:52 -0400
  ...Green body, pre-1986 headlights. On Harrison St, around 5:50 PM today. Was that you, Wesley? Lookin' good...
• Body shops in Portland, Oregon
  Historical mailing list - Richards, Andrew
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:13:34 -0700
  Can anyone recommend a shop that has done rust repair on their van in the Portland area? My seams and windshield need some attention...
• WTB Alloy Center Caps;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 5 Dec 2008 23:56:15 +0000
  ...To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e-mail to + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON + in the body of the message. ------------------------------------------------------------
• Re: Strange vanagon engine pondering, audi 5cyl
  Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:16:04 +0100
  http://vw-tristar.web.surftown.se/vw-tristar5.htm Check this project - not just the bodywork etc - but also the welded adapter work on...
• Primer
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:53:51 -0400
  I finally got far enough along with my body work to try my hand at spraying primer. This could only go well. First I...
• Re: 28.8 MPG
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 18:41:04 -0700
  ...28.8 MPG > Well, I finally got around to replacing my air plenum, throttle body, air > runner gaskets, FI seals, setting back timing to...
• Re: Double Cab Synco - What is it worth?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:30:14 -0600
  ...so it > could become > a real problem if you found bondo or bad body repairs. :( > > that's my opinion, fer what it's worth...
• Re: Front Seat Upgrade............Cheap Alternative To Recaros?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 7 Dec 2008 16:33:01 +0000
  ...mail to > > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > > + in the body of the message. > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: Vanagon Panels Available?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 7 May 2009 14:26:11 -0400
  ...My 84 Westy turned out great! I also pulled all the window glass and sand blasted the body. Jack R. Bloomfield Hills, MI -----Original...
• Re: Donor Body '90 Multivan?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Sun, 11 Jul 1999 01:54:08 EDT
  ...He is looking, as might be expected, for a body to install the good parts in. I told him I'd check w/you...
• Re: list location
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 23:43:48 -0500
  ...ugh '87 16V GTI '80 850 Yamaha Special '87 16V GTI w/ hale damage - parting out - body gone, parts remain '89 16V GTI w...
• Fwd: Re: '82 Diesel Vanagon WANTED
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 21:39:33 -0500
  ...no rot, >generally well cared for and with maybe some light mechanical or, interior >or body work needed - not a basket case though! > >Steve > >
• Re: Where can I buy Vanagon paint?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 2 Aug 2006 14:47:45 -0400
  ...So while your VW dealer may still be able to provide it, it would be worth checking the price at an auto body store...
• Re: VW T3 T25 TYPE 25 FULL BODY KIT EURO STYLE BRAND NEWCARAT, CARAVELLE, VAN...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 May 2006 00:59:39 EDT
  ...Ray > > the kit being sold on ebay is not a factory bodykit. it is aftermarket, and shaped totally different. look at it more closely...
• FS: 91 Vanagon GL in Green Bay--cheap
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 17:09:39 -0700
  ...Complete, RUNNING and body in remarkable shape. Has lower body cladding. Not a driver as-is. Most likely needs head gaskets and a brake...
• Re: undercoating body work (MSDS)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:01:15 +0000
  ...apply a sealed layer of medium grade plastic sheeting to the body; then the interior panels. Makes a big difference when you apply everything...
• Re: vanagon highroof camper 5speed turbo diesel on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 20:16:21 -0600
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: Little VW Content but Relevant for the DIY Crowd
  Historical mailing list - Jim Cochran
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 08:00:23 -0700
  ...mail to > + listserv@gerry.vanagon.com with SIGNOFF VANAGON > + in the body of the message. > ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an e...
• Re: An intro and Throttle Body leak question
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:14:49 -0700
  ...An intro and Throttle Body leak question | | | | Hi- |I've been a lurker here for a while, I thought i would introduce myself and...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 08:49:18 -0800
  ...The hinge plates attach to the forward side of the body flange. So to raise the rear of my door I would add shim...
• Re: Rubber elbow connecting filler neck and gas tank
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jul 1996 14:26:30 -0400
  ...Steve Dolan writes: >From my experience in switching the '79 FI tank into the '73 non-FI body, >the filled neck *on the tank...
• Re: Drip, Drip
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 19 Aug 97 08:17:58 CDT
  ...what usually happens is that the seal drys out over the years (even though it LOOKS ok) and pulls away from the metal body...
• Re; Body Seam Sealing
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 11:23:08 -0500
  ...It is Body panel adhesive, which is maufactured to glue two panals together without welding. The techhnique to apply would be; Put a couple...
• Re: Won't idle when cold ...
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 4 May 2006 12:09:56 -0400
  Actually, the cure for my balky throttle position switch was to pull the throttle body and give it a good internal cleaning (with spray...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - body squeaky noises
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sat, 19 May 2007 10:35:00 -0700
  ...1985 Vanagon - body squeaky noises > > Upper control arm bushings! > > > > >From: Larry Word <larry_word@YAHOO.COM> > >Reply-To: Larry Word <larry_word@YAHOO.COM...
• For Sale: '89 vanagon Carat weekender and '80 Westy and '84 Sunroof van
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Feb 2007 15:20:52 EST
  ...nice body and interior..alloys, cruise, power windows, power mirrors, power doorlocks, jumpseats, flip out side table, sofabed, a/c, auto, 2.1L wbx...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel Foss
  Tue, 17 Feb 2015 21:35:58 -1000
  ...in any case, on a front door shimming the bottom hinge aftward ( betwixt body and hinge ) raises the rear edge of the door. ( if...
• Re: '90 syncro with seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Michael Volatile
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 08:44:06 -0500
  ...then skim with plastic body filler. It will most likely return in a few years depending on where you live. On Tue, Nov 20...
• Re: Vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 20:05:50 -0500
  I ordered all my body panels in 2008 from Bus Depot, and they were top quality... I had no issues with matching up. A...
• CB antennas
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Mon, 20 Jan 1997 19:25:31 -0800
  ...Location of the antenna is not influenced by the vehicles body unless is uses the body as a "ground plane". And that means that...