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• Re: *&$% interior trim - where to get?
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 21:53:00 -0700
  ...material used > for roll down window shades (check home depot) is wide enough and > a similar > material that is more comparable in thickness to...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 19:46:00 -0400
  ...The next issue is the lining thickness. I have yet to find a shoe set that replaces the OEM. The originals were a semi...
• Re: Refurbishing your own visors
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:09:57 -0500
  ...outside the wires--but within the vinyl > skin--with stiff material the same thickness as the diameter of the > wires so it feels smooth...
• Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:46:20 -0500
  ...A problem is that I have yet to find replacement brake shoes that have the proper pad thickness or a satisfactory material. For years...
• Re: Replacing metal coolant hoses with copper?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 2 May 2005 18:23:38 -0400
  The trick is to use the correct grade and wall thickness for the job. Do not try this though for hydraulic brakes or power...
• Re: Decisions, decisions which conversion-didn't intend to start a power war
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 02:11:30 -0700
  ...Seems the 'next most rigid light weigh cost effective ' material would be cast aluminum, and you do see that in car design.....like the...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Mar 2012 19:35:33 -0400
  ...A >> problem is that I have yet to find replacement brake shoes that have >> the proper pad thickness or a satisfactory material. For years...
• Re: 88 GL - Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 31 Dec 2013 17:54:37 -0600
  ...A problem is that I have yet > to find replacement brake shoes that have the proper pad thickness or a > satisfactory material. For years...
• Q: re. SA big brake install in my 87 GL
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 11 Aug 2002 10:02:44 EDT
  ...The choices I had were to ground off some material from the caliper, install different wheels, or add spacers. I decided against grinding off...
• Re: Rear Brake set up-The spacers
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:25:28 -0400
  ...A >>> problem is that I have yet to find replacement brake shoes that have >>> the proper pad thickness or a satisfactory material. For years...
• Side Window Screens
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 13:45:21 -0400
  ...I then attached some aluminum window screen material to the back using silicone caulking. Next, I hot-glued two strips (vertically) to the back...
• Re: [Syncro] spring spacers to level westy
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 18:00:44 -0800
  ...thickness... >type material used... height effect/result... > >my ideas is that some of us would like to have these springs installed by a >mechanic...
• Re: soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - turbotransporter
  Tue, 1 Nov 2016 14:48:10 -0700
  The instructions say that two gallons with cover 40-45 sq ft @ 40mils thickness (one mm). Sorry I can't provide Vanagon specifics as...
• Re: Material Source for Custom Table Leg
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 20 May 2018 14:38:28 -0400
  ...tube material to make a custom >> rear table leg? I measured it at 1.375 inch OD and 0.1 inch wall thickness. >> >> My...
• Trip
  Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 10:32:11 -0800
  ...The shoes I took off had almost full thickness of lining material at the bottom of each shoe but the top of each shoe...
• Re: 88 thermostat leak
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 22 Nov 2003 02:57:40 +0000
  ...D and thickness is? Also if there are any painted coloured bands on >it. (This may help indicated o-ring material, buna or nitrile...
• Re: Replacement door panels
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:00:32 -0800
  ...As you mentioned, 1/8 inch is what you want for thickness as > quarter inch is going to be too rigid. Both Lowe's...
• Re: Canvas Replacement-I Regret Ever Buying This Van!!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Mon, 16 Apr 2012 14:30:59 -0600
  ...I prefer the added thickness, its water repellency, and I believe it to be a bit warmer on cool nights. In the beginning it...
• Re: Coolant Leak INSIDE my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Tue, 20 Oct 1998 11:58:46 -0700
  ...It was the right length and thickness but too wide and I wrecked it trying to make it fit. A radiator shop could have...
• Re: - 83.5-85 Vanagon Stainless Coolant Pipes!
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 22:51:45 -0700
  ...the grade of stainless they are constucted > from, and the wall thickness of the pipes. Cripes, Terry, give it a rest, willya? The schedule...
• Re: oil pressure
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 9 May 2007 18:49:36 -0400
  ...Regular paper or cardboard is not formulated or treated for this application, like a proper gasket material is; As you stated, "The thin one...
• Re: Clutch specs???
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 17:20:47 -0400
  ...about 1mm of material beyond the rivets on both sides of >> this disk. >> >> Bentley discusses wear patterns but not overall thickness. On the >> baywindow...
• Re: heater core questions
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 13:52:11 -0600
  ...Both are the same >> construction and materials, they are even the same thickness. they both >> appear the original units, the rear is extremely corroded...
• Re: subject Westy Sleep Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sat, 15 Nov 2008 18:14:25 -0700
  ...3" >> thickness >> >> This is a very high quality "Therma Rest" type of self inflating >> mattress. >> >> Pros: >> - Very high quality construction and materials. >> - easy inflate...
• Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 11:53:27 -0400
  ...corner-welding, vertical-welding, tube-on-tube, tube-on-plate, different thickness materials, thick -to-thin metals, TIG, MIG, oxy-acetylene, etc. Have fun...
• Re: cheap vanagon skylights
  Historical mailing list - Trevor
  Tue, 3 Jan 2012 09:18:35 -0800
  ...That's shape, it's also important what material is used and the thickness of the material. If its too thick, and you drive...
• Deutsches Methode, Brakes
  Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 10:35:20 -0700
  ...German materials engineering is >not a triffling activity. If he wants an improvement in braking >he goes for the even more expensive factory update...
• Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 09:00:52 -0700
  ...corner-welding, vertical-welding, tube-on-tube, > tube-on-plate, different thickness materials, thick -to-thin metals, TIG, > MIG, oxy-acetylene, etc. > Have fun...
• Re: 3 window tent screen measurement request
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 10 Mar 2011 07:14:10 -0500
  ...Thickness of material and what your machine can handle. You may damage a small Home style machine and cost more to fix or replace...
• Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 14:44:50 -0700
  ...companies like >reimo sell it in varying thicknesses, but its nothing special, its just the >exact same material as good camping pads use. the...
• Re: soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 2 Nov 2016 18:19:37 -0700
  ...I don't know the amount but suspect it depends on several factors such as location, metal type, metal thickness, shape, et cetera. One...
• Re: Comments on plastic repair system/ Thule roof box repair
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 21:21:11 -0600
  ...I would also vary the thickness of the repair to be thickest right on the crack(s), and then gradually fair it down with...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 20:09:22 -0400
  ...The thinner material of the replacement shoes means > the drum does not get filled and the arch does not match. This causes the > shoes...
• Re: Soundproofing recommendations?
  Historical mailing list - Monsieur
  Sat, 17 May 2008 04:44:47 -0700
  ...what thickness do you use? From: dylan friedman <insyncro@YAHOO.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Soundproofing recommendations? > I have used DynaMat...
• Re: Nathaniel - wood van flooring on thesamba
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 10:25:33 -0700
  ...most original, & is a sustainable building material for those who care. It is also the correct thickness & can take moisture w/o swelling, delaminating...
• Re: electric outlet
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 1 Jun 2002 10:22:11 EDT
  ...The bigger the gauge (wire thickness) the better. I sold one of these set-ups on ebay for a friend. It sold for $45...
• Re: Rear Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 23 Jun 2013 00:26:21 -0400
  ...If the drums are worn oversized there will be less contact area until the shoes wear at the top so more of the material...
• Re: Thinking about living in my van full time for a bit
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 2 Mar 2007 10:15:14 -0800
  ...cloth material from Carol at Sewfine and get some padding locally to "get 'r' done". Do you happen to remember the thickness of the...
• Re: Comments on plastic repair system/ Thule roof box repair
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 20:21:16 -0800
  ...I would also vary the thickness of the repair to be thickest right on the crack(s), and then gradually fair it down with...
• Re: Brake bleeding problems-repeat from brake spacers.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:28:39 -0400
  ...A >> problem is that I have yet to find replacement brake shoes that have >> the proper pad thickness or a satisfactory material. For years...
• Re: WAS: building carrier bar..... NOW: Test Weld PIC
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 16 Mar 2008 12:29:33 -0700
  ...corner-welding, vertical-welding, tube-on-tube, > tube-on-plate, different thickness materials, thick -to-thin metals, TIG, > MIG, oxy-acetylene, etc. > Have fun...
• Re: Syncro front rotor life expectance
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Mon, 16 Aug 2004 14:31:00 -0400
  ...are junk? I have, and there is clear evidence that the materials in these rotors are poor quality, This is just like what we...
• Refurbishing your own visors
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 19 Apr 2009 19:23:43 -0500
  ...outside the wires--but within the vinyl skin--with stiff material the same thickness as the diameter of the wires so it feels smooth...
• Re: Front Oil Seal vs Flywheel Seal vs Bob Donalds Installation Video
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:15:16 -0500
  ...Can I remove 1/32 of material from the seal lip to get > the recess correct? Is there enough rubber that when cut back...
• Re: Deutsches Methode, Brakes
  Historical mailing list - John
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 13:53:18 -0400
  ...German materials engineering is > >not a triffling activity. If he wants an improvement in braking > >he goes for the even more expensive factory update...
• Re: Was: Stereo Upgrade Project Now: Vapor Barrier
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 14:39:47 -0600
  ...Vapor barrier like 6 mil poly keeps vapor from migrating from the warm side to the cooler side, while Tyvek like materials (house wrap...
• Re: storage for Vanagon stuff
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 00:59:05 -0700
  ...Nevertheless, I must submit that perhaps all are not constructed of identical materials as to thickness and weight. I checked the plate riveted to...
• Re: Power Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 08:06:49 -0300
  ...the new glass to the backing? This would reduce the thickness of material with which the heating element has to contend (not that the...
• Re: 88 thermostat leak
  Historical mailing list - Mike Pedersen
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 19:38:20 -0800
  ...D and thickness is? Also if there are any painted coloured bands on > >it. (This may help indicated o-ring material, buna or nitrile...
• Re: Rear wheel studs
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( Scott Daniel Foss )
  Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:05:47 -0700
  ...Cut or >> rolled threads, grade of the nut and bolt, thread pitch, material type. >> >> -Dick- >> >> >> On Thu, Mar 13, 2014 at 11:09 AM...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 26 Apr 2014 08:58:52 -0400
  ...The thinner material of the > replacement shoes means the drum does not get filled and the arch does > not match. This causes the shoes...
• Re: Sun visors
  Historical mailing list - David Yates
  Sat, 1 Sep 2007 09:17:51 +1000
  ...The vinyl covers are > still fine but the inside material has been crushed by years of use. > > > > I am contemplating doing something about it...
• Mystery Machine
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  12 Jun 1996 09:51:37 -0700
  ...a) are not warped, (do they "pulse" or vibrate when applied?) b) are not scored, c) are not worn (min thickness for my '82...
• Re: camp cookery --was various
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 28 Jan 2011 18:44:48 -0600
  ...I didn't get that far, I only had to see the egg in the list of materials needed. To make an actual CFS...
• Re: Cold steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:49:58 -0500
  > What is the Vanagon steering wheel made of? What polymer might it > be? On a > cold winter day that plastic material sucks the heat...
• Re: [FIX] Instrument Housing Repair
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 21:57:42 -0500
  ...You are in effect casting new material onto the existing housing. About the only trick is to get the instrument housing very clean and...
• Re: Drilled brake discs
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 14:40:18 -0000
  ...Short term transient heat dissipation is achieved simply by mass, greater thickness for a given diameter > thermal inertia. Its the longer term heat dissipation...
• FYI: Battery Life
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 14 Mar 2002 23:45:34 -0600
  ...Anyway, from a design and manufacturing perspective the number and thickness of the plates, the amount of space available for the electrolyte between the...
• Re: Brakes-
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sat, 26 Apr 2014 09:41:00 -0400
  ...The thinner material of the >> replacement shoes means the drum does not get filled and the arch does >> not match. This causes the shoes...
• Re: Clutch specs???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 8 Aug 2010 15:04:15 -0700
  ...about 1mm of material beyond the rivets on both sides of >>> this disk. >>> >>> Bentley discusses wear patterns but not overall thickness. On the >>> baywindow...