Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 4+: 60 results shown for Duct Tape.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 10:37:04 -0700
  Come on Ben, real men would use duct tape to hold the top and bottom sections together! Mark in AK (the state with the...
• Re: Screen window for '88 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 16:10:31 -0700
  ...Or...just use some w i d e masking tape to tape the screen on either outside or inside. Duct tape would work as...
• Re: Duct tape, goose tape, gun tape and mirror fixes.
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 7 Oct 2001 07:14:44 -0700
  For the fellow who needed the D/S mirror. My friend Larry has one for 20USD in Sacramento. Yes it is electric but in...
• OT: Tape recommendation [NVC]
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 16 Nov 2012 09:48:14 -0800
  ...I want to use tape, but I don't want to use duct tape because I don't need any adhesive residue stuck to...
• Re: " you fixed it with what?!"
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 13:14:25 -0700
  ...I have wrapped up burst rad hoses successfully with Gaffer tape. (better than duct tape-used in the film biz) Anybody else made emergency...
• Minimal vanagon support kit
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 13:57:52 -0700
  ...What's in yours? Duct tape, WD40 and what else? Pensionerd
• Re: tape gum remover?
  Historical mailing list - Hajasz
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 02:09:32 -0500
  ...yesterday so it could all dry out, and I've got duct tape gunk > all over my paint. > > Is there something good to remove...
• Re: Oxy solv
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 15:35:50 -0700
  I would but when I went to the store to get more duct tape they said some guy in Texas had bought the entire...
• Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stewart, Donna
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 13:26:49 -0700
  ...Think duct tape! Would three Westy's tied together be a triplex in San Jose? Mark in AK Hey Mark, you wanna come over...
• Re: duct tape sticky residue removed
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 1 Jun 2008 17:11:49 -0600
  I've used 'Goo Gone' for this and other similar challenges, and it worked fine. Bet some of the codgers on this list have...
• Re: Its NOT a mini-van!
  Historical mailing list - Wognacious
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 17:00:42 -0700
  ...With the making tape I spelled out MINI-VAN and with the RED duct tape I made the international "NO" sign over it. You...
• Re: My new '91 Westy is a '90... bummer
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 15:41:50 -0800
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Door Panel Clips
  Historical mailing list - Ed Goodrow
  Wed, 13 Oct 1999 18:57:11 EDT
  ...Now I need to attach the panel without any duct tape!!!......how many clips do I need and who can I get some from...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:14:31 -0700
  on 8/31/2001 9:05 AM, Joseph Fortino at fortino1@onebox.com wrote: > this is why i keep extra in the van.. does...
• Re: Bug screen for front windows idea
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Mon, 29 Mar 1999 14:14:12 -0800
  ...didn't think the magnet would be strong enough to > hold through duct tape. You will need to tape over the magnetic strip because...
• Re: Cranks, won't start: FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Sat, 20 Nov 1999 22:26:53 -0600
  Easy one; Duct tape! ----- Original Message ----- From: Charles "Luke" Lukey <luke@SEANET.COM> Anybody know how to keep the side door from popping open...
• Re: Cup Holder replacements
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Wed, 3 May 2006 12:51:22 -0400
  Use a roll of duct tape. Just put it on the floor between the seats.Your cup will be happy living in the center...
• Ideas for Home-made Westy Tents!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 20 Feb 1999 12:24:34 -0600
  ...Plastic tarps are available in every FLAPS, as is duct tape; 3. Use the above points to fabricate a van-joining tunnel with : 3...
• Re: stupid cup holder question--where to attach
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 09:10:52 -0700
  ...I have some foam blocks that block all of the vent and tape over the middle opening with duct tape so I can still...
• Cupholder?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 18:05:50 -0700
  ...The VW-Vanagon approved cupholder is a roll of Duct Tape, Ducktape, Gaffers tape, Gun Tape placed strategically wherever you want it. Holds the...
• Re: Sears Tools
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 14:31:51 -0400
  ...pedal duct taped to the floor after > the spot welds that held the pedal bracket broke off.(63 DC) > > > Tom-duct tape & bailing wire...
• Re: Front Heater Vent Problem...
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 17:59:47 -0400
  ...Duct tape the footwell flaps closed. Remove duct tape in winter. George/ATL '89 Westy, Wernher ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET...
• Re: Intermittant Speedo?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 20:10:40 -0500
  Contact Mike Miller and see if he can spare some duct tape. Actually that good heavy aluminum air conditioning duct tape holds them in...
• /F Red Green quote
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Thu, 30 Dec 1999 17:03:35 -0500
  ...If it moves and it shouldn't, use Duct Tape. -Larry Kent Christensen wrote: > Isn't WD-40 so often the solution? <snip>
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 13:27:22 EST
  When our new 77 Westy developed a terrible smell the dealer found a German workers lunch, including a carton of milk in the rear...
• Re: Engine Temperature in Winter
  Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:54:59 -0600
  ...These > > are the ducts that supply fresh air to the outer dash vents. Tighten the > > ducts and secure the connections with duct tape (what...
• Re: Friday sing along--sorry to anyone who's offended
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 09:23:15 -0800
  ...I'm going back out to stock my Westy with duct tape and plastic now.
• Re: tape gum remover?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sun, 12 Mar 2000 01:53:55 -0800
  ...It costs more than duct tape, but I have never tried it in wet conditions. I have had it taped to boats for multiple...
• Re: Engine Rebuild Questions
  Historical mailing list - GMBulley
  Fri, 24 Apr 1998 08:44:01 EDT
  ...all bailing wire - any and all duct tape - any and all electrical tape - any 8-track tapes :) happy fried-egg two awl. gmbulley cary...
• Re: Front blower fix: Free and permanent
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 18 Apr 2002 11:52:53 -0400
  At 11:02 AM 4/18/2002, DaveC wrote: >Duct tape consists of a cloth backing and a rubber >adhesive. "We think that heat...
• Re: 87 westy ac refrigerant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 17:23:39 -0500
  ...What I have done is use drier exhaust ducts (the flexible type) and duct tape to get some cool air to the front. It...
• Re: Rear side reflectors on North American cars
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 12:57:15 -0700
  right............duct tape on the side of the van won't look funky at all. comes in colors too........ perhaps bright pink ? ----- Original Message...
• Re: preparing trip to NS
  Historical mailing list - Jim A
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 12:03:15 -0700
  Vise Grips�, WD-40�, Duct-tape... All that's missing is a BFH, though I suppose one could use a BFR (Rock) instead. ;o...
• Works OK in AZ was:Strange AC Sighting in MD
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 10:12:23 -0700
  ...I also used the Al duct tape to seal up some rather large gaps around the cold air box. John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro...
• Re: Who has the duct tape?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Fri, 31 Aug 2001 09:42:58 -0700
  on 8/31/2001 9:38 AM, Joseph Fortino at fortino1@onebox.com wrote: > wooo eazy man i'm a guy, i meant for...
• shout out to the list -- road-side repairs -- vacuum leak, duct tape
  Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
  Tue, 9 Jun 2020 01:55:33 -0400
  ...I then applied some duct tape over the hose which I had cleaned of excess dust and crud. Cheers to you, gab
• Demented power door lock?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 15:41:37 -0700
  ...WD-40 and duct tape.| | If it doesn't move and it should, use WD-40. | | If it moves and shouldn't, use duct...
• Re: Vanagon Westy insulated?
  Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 09:08:50 -0700 (PDT)
  ...2) Take the duct tape and affix the precision-folded bags to the front of the bus by taping an unbroken strip of tape...
• Re: Door vents
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Mon, 1 Sep 1997 14:46:17 +0200
  ...The paper duct goes up where the radiator is at the waterboxers. Why are this channels taped? I guess, it's just rust prevention...
• Re: Projektzwo foglight spares.....what if you break your $300
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:27:43 -0700
  Duct tape. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Birkenfeld Jeff" <BirkenfeldJeff@JOHNDEERE.COM> > >...maybe get a set of them and cut them down and re-shape...
• Re: Children camping in pop top
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Wed, 21 Feb 2001 17:37:04 -0500
  Two words ......Duct Tape Jennifer Christensen wrote: > Hello All, Does anyone know of a safety net for top bunk??I have 2 small > children...
• Re: Will someone please go KILL this guy!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 15 Oct 2003 13:47:49 -0400
  On Wed, 15 Oct 2003, Mark Tuovinen wrote: > Come on Ben, real men would use duct tape to hold the top and bottom > sections...
• Re: FRIDAY: Aquired Treasures (WAS) Re: Roll of duct tape doubles as cupholder
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 13:54:44 -0500
  The po of my westy must have commuted around with small kids. I think a box of crayons exploded one day. I keep finding...
• hose repair tape (was 80 Vanagon Camper Gas Tank)
  Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 10:28:49 -0700
  ...I've seen, from time to time at auto parts places "hose repair tape" which looks quite duct-tape like. Is this something with...
• Intake Noise
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 23:54:05 -0700
  ...thanks!! I sealed the ducting that comes off my diesel's air intake in a cheesy fashion (duct tape, what else) and noticed an...
• Re: WANTED: plastic molding for window switch
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 14:58:53 -0700
  you can wrap some duct tape around the swith to keep it in place if the little tabs break off... pull the door panal...
• Westy Parts Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Doniach
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 08:49:19 -0800 (PST)
  ...Skylight assembly (the original has has a corner cracked off and is now covered in duct tape, and the nylon rollers have been chewed...
• WTB: Westy service covers
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:58:43 -0800
  ...somewhat incomplete service covers (the water port has a flap of duct tape covering it). Does anyone have any good used ones available for...
• High-beam Indicator Light Fix
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 07:55:49 -0400
  ...Tape the unit down with duct tape. After 4 hours, the epoxy will have set, you can remove the duct tape and you are...
• Re: Brrr - is it always so cold in a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 00:59:42 -0600
  ...Often the side dash vents can leak cold air if their duct connections are loose. They can be easily fixed with duct tape. There...
• Re: air cooled heater tube size?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 11:57:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Followed Tim Smith's instructions and insulated the duct with fiberglass and duct tape. I'm pretty sure that, with a little ingenuity, you...
• Re: clearance : many assorted Vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - MC
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 08:59:34 -0700
  ...3) Remove the duct tape like tape behind the door vent on the driver side to vent the pressurize air behind the driver seat...
• Re: Duct tape, goose tape, gun tape and mirror fixes.
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 01:44:15 -0700
  Hi I'm happy to inform that I have managed to fix the mirror mount, much easier than I thought it would be after...
• Re: best lube for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 8 Jun 2011 13:38:42 -0600
  On Jun 8, 2011, at 1:08 PM, BenT Syncro wrote: > So you are saying it is nothing but aviation/military grade duct tape...
• Fwd: Re: LED lighting
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 16:48:16 -0800
  ...Sounds like a job for DUCT TAPE!! Happy holiday Friday, all.
• Re: removing duct tape from paint..ideas? paint thinner/mineral spirits
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 10:23:08 EST
  folks i used paint thinner/mineral spirits. works well, doesnt hurt paint. thanks to everyone for all the input and ideas... best idea i...
• Re: front heat box foam, was 'sound deadening'
  Historical mailing list - Chris M.
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 16:04:15 -0600
  Is used for sealing heating and cooling - like duct tape used to be but this material is superior for sealing heating/cooling ducts. I...
• plastic water
  Historical mailing list - MERCER BARRY
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 12:19:50 -0700
  ...I rinced the tank with baking powder and a good rinse but could only find gaffer or duct tape to retape the pump back...
• Re: whistling when the heat is on???
  Historical mailing list - George Jannini
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 17:40:03 -0500
  ...So...I duct taped both openings, fully expecting to rip the tape off come winter. That was around four years back and I haven...
• Re: Patching driver's seat cover
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Fri, 16 Sep 2005 15:28:33 -0600
  ...After a few days the duct tape seems to start curling and sliding from one edge...probably because of my body heat and movement...