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• Re: Westy Stove Grates
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:53:28 -0700
  ...easy it would be to "tack" them in place since the materials of the OEM "big-hole" grates and add-ons is similar enough...
• Seam Rust & POR
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Fri, 11 Jan 2008 16:43:29 -0700
  ...I bought some of the materials and was planning to fix several spots in the near future. Should I or shouldn't eye. Larry...
• Re: Riviera vs Westy
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 26 Dec 2009 15:46:04 -0800
  The quality of materials and workmanship is less than Westy but lots of people like them fine. They have a bigger fridge and a...
• Re: Tire Size?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 08:27:07 -0500
  ...Nowadays with the advanced materials (Kevlar/aramid, polyester, and steel) they can get the same load rating and strength with fewer layers/plys... not...
• Syncro Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 15:57:28 -0400
  ...Barry Armitage Barry Armitage Editor, Materials Evaluation The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. PO Box 28518 1711 Arlingate Lane Columbus, Ohio 43228-0518...
• No interest in breaking copyrights
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Tue, 25 Nov 2003 13:19:56 -0600
  ...I still think a hosting server is a great idea for non copyrighted materials. There is a lot of potential in sharing pictures, instructions...
• Re: Lightening the load
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Mon, 12 Jul 2004 23:15:51 -0400
  here is some other materials that you might be interested in. http://www.coroplast.com/general.htm http://www.nida-core.com/ some pix...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 15:49:35 -0600
  > > In a message dated 8/16/05 10:17:42 AM, bueses@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > > << Westy also used screws w/ little "countersunk" washers to...
• Re: New Brake rotors.pads
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 8 Sep 2006 15:30:00 -0400
  ...Simply put, the materials and usage are different. Pads that are designed for occassional use (i.e. normal car driving) will melt (glaze) when...
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:17:07 -0400
  ...if the days ever existed when you could successfully use industrial materials without a good understanding of their special properties and requirements, they sure...
• Re: Utility rear bumpers ?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher J. Fryer-Edwards
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 20:11:55 +0000
  ...This is the >bumper I made for about $150 in materials: > >http://members.accessbee.com/heinlein/bumper.jpg > >-Blake Heinlein _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online...
• Re: Recommendation needed for exterior plastic black paint for grill
  Historical mailing list - Moritz Schmid
  Mon, 30 May 2022 13:03:22 -0400
  ...have a > recommendation for the process and materials, especially correct paint or > primer. > > > > Eric Caron > > 84 Westfalia Grill > > > > > > If I can get the materials >
• Re: Syncro fiche (oh no, not again...)
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 10:53:01 -0800
  ...Have you had a look at the printed parts materials being sold by "Bjurn" (sorry, spelling from faulty memory). Are these materials (printed and...
• Re: the nuts and bolts of exhaust work thinking like a plumber
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 11:00:49 -0500
  ...Good Morning, Fred E-mail message Damon, ����������I think in particuliar the nut and bolts should be of unlike materials. � The studs should be...
• Engine compartment seal
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 12:39:54 -0700
  ...But at least the materials are known to withstand the ambience. Does anyone on the list have actual experience, good or bad, with the...
• Re: FS: Westy Curtains
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Sat, 29 Aug 1998 17:19:08 -0400
  ...looking material might not be possible, but if you've been to a fabric store lately there are some great materials to choose from.
• Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - Larry Himli
  Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:41:13 -0700
  ...I have been purchasing materials for some time and the rust was only getting worse. So, I started cleaning out the seams from the...
• O2 sensor +
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 23:58:39 -0700
  ...If contact cleaner has been sprayed onto the terminal end of the wire, it is possible for the internal suction to draw these materials...
• Car covers to fit a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Fri, 26 Apr 1996 19:02:35 -0700
  ...Anybody have one they really like? Where'dja get it and how much was it? Preferences on materials, construction, etc.? Any used ones out...
• Re: Mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton/Cris Torlasco
  Fri, 15 May 1998 21:36:21 -0700
  ...List of materials, estimated time, cost, etc. I installed mine a year ago, and still look great, with the VW logo and all. Cris...
• Re: CHEAP Headlamp upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 00:38:33 -0600
  ...http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hdltrela.htm I've not done it yet but have all the materials and will do in the next...
• Re: Bulley website/pages and a crazy idea
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 08:31:16 -0700
  ...Bulley website/pages and a crazy idea > > > Bill, > > The statement: > > "The Q-Pads have a mixture of other materials in it, that all > resonate...
• Fixin' Rot Holes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:24:58 -0400
  ...you can buy and the pasty stuff for sale in Whitney's catalog.....can I find these materials at a shop?? Thx**Rach & 'Mona
• Re: Hot Shower and Heating Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sat, 3 Feb 2001 02:12:11 EST
  ...The Zodi plus the 12 volt hair dryer, plastic shower stall from REI, and the wood crate floor stand/soap and materials carrier (also...
• Wind Noise
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 20 May 2002 17:45:05 -0500
  ...First I want to reduce wind noise, and then will go for sound deadening materials applied where necessary. I have a lot of wind...
• Shipping a transmission
  Historical mailing list - Root, Tim
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 14:18:13 -0500
  ...They have all of the materials on hand and could probably have your tranny crated/packaged up in about ten minutes. Tim Root 84...
• Re: making obsolete plastic parts.? Re: '80-'84 westy plastic pass Curtain ro...
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 23:58:01 EDT
  ...how many people would be interested in one, if they were $35 ea new? the cost will covers time and materials and john's...
• Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 23:45:22 EST
  ...I'm looking for ideas for buidling LIGHTWEIGHT cabinets out of materials > that is readily > obtainable (Home Depot etc. stuff). > > I do have 'an...
• Pop top insulation from the inside
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 17:23:06 -0800
  ...top from heat/cold, quiten it and, if not using heavy materials, keep it managable. Has anyone done this to their pop-top? ===== Chris...
• Re: More on Acetone
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 08:42:57 -0700
  > I would not use acetone in any vehicle as this can > be very corrosive to plastic and rubber materials. > Alcohols and xylenes work for...
• Re: What is the scientific explanation?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 15:38:47 -0800
  ...What is the scientific explanation? this is a from of corrosion caused by a current flow generated between two materials with greatly differing electrical...
• Re: FS: All manner of Vanagon/Westfalia key blanks
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:23:25 -0700
  ...If not then Edward's kind offer will do quite handily to get the raw materials. Pensionerd
• Re: Westy Canvas waterproof?
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Thu, 25 Jun 1998 10:33:18 -0400
  ...Barry Armitage Editor, Materials Evaluation American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) 1711 Arlingate Lane Post Office Box 28518 Columbus, Ohio 43228-0518 614-274...
• Re: POSSUM/COON/SKUNK/SQUIRREL SKIN REUPHOLSTERY KITS!/F!
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 08:31:37 -0400
  Hey! Great idea, all natural materials too, and made from recycled road kill no doubt. I bet you can get a state business development...
• Re: Longest lived clutch, was: Clutch Use
  Historical mailing list - Brad Spear
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 23:12:37 EDT
  ...At that point rebuilt > the engine so clutch was replaced while the engine was out - Friction > Materials told me the clutch disc wasn't...
• unique Westy floor covering?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Wed, 8 May 2002 20:02:34 -0700
  ...you chose to indulge in the $40 bux (if that) worth of materials form Home Depot. :) Again, just curious. Dave :) 1986 Westy Kombi 101k.
• Re: Paint in PDX Great Deal!!!
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 11:52:36 -0500
  ...He got $900 for seven days work, and of > course, he had to buy materials, pay for his shop and equipment > .............. . How does he...
• Re: 2.1L Wasserboxer Power Rebuild [correction]
  Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 06:34:49 -0800
  ...I guess I should have more fully emphasized the cases just prior to listing the materials. I'd hate to see what a magnesium...
• yellow window trim
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Thu, 10 May 2001 20:46:52 -0700
  ...chrome out and the round rubber in an image of the materials I used- the stuff just above the cotter pin puller is the...
• Re: The spirit of the original Beetle Lives
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 10 May 2002 09:00:46 -0600
  Whew, the technology! Those exotic materials and parts sound very expensive. Didn't say anything about cooling the passengers, only heating them. Wonder how...
• Re: Synthetic Poptop Tent Woes
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 00:39:22 -0500
  ...If you start in the middle you limit the materials ability to stretch along its entire length. John 87 West SVX with a new...
• Re: insulating against road noise
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 11:05:47 -0700
  ...On the other had I have no doubt that the materials marketed specifically for this purpose (vehicle sound deadening) probably do a better job > >
• Re: Rear heater control
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:05:36 -0600
  Alistair, I do not mean such suspended materials as the silt in a sample of river water, but rather chemical suspension including solution. My...
• List Sticker Production Progress
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 May 2003 06:19:07 -0600
  I am continuing the effort to get some list stickers made up, using the equipment and materials available to me. The type of sticker...
• Re: [NVC] Vacuum Forming
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 14:38:34 -0600
  ...Can vacuum form materials up to 1/4 inch > thick. > > Anybody need vacuum forming??? > > Thanks, > > Regards, > > John Rodgers >
• Re: '85 vanagon passenger compartment fan...
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 12 Nov 2005 11:45:00 -0500
  ...of the "flapper"(ha ha) doors.Dont know what this proper materials is, but it will stop air from entering when you dont want...
• Brake Fluid vs Hose Material
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 20:40:53 -0800
  ...Buna-N/Nitrile good? SIlicone bad? EPDM? FKM? PTFE? I've found comments going both ways for all sorts of materials, and the only...
• Re: Power Steering Line
  Historical mailing list - Philip Menchions
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 07:34:39 -0330
  ...information, we can look up the pressure ratings on various line > materials. I wouldn't have thought Per's reference to using copper line...
• Re: Leveling the van- shims made of teflon or nylon.....what's up!
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 20:14:25 -0800
  ...This should point out the importance of correctly identifying materials! For example the difference between lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates on one side and silicones...
• Re: bumper repair for '90 Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 12:20:27 EDT
  ...Anyone have and > advice on what materials to use and how to blend the repairs in so that > they don't show up all...
• Re: Hard water spots on Westy windows
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 23:37:36 +1200
  ...It is a fact that softer materials will abrade harder. It's just that the harder abrades the softer more. So mild steel certainly...
• Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Change
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:05:39 -0500
  ...The reason this happens is the bands have worn and all the friction materials worn off bands is now in the fluid. These materials...
• Glass
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:20:36 -0800
  ...I can provide parts and materials and am able to Re Chrome your windows if you like that look , and do it without any...
• Re: Do-it-yourself conversion of air conditioning to 134a questio n
  Historical mailing list - Mark Rissman
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 21:57:43 -0800
  ...This is the "least cost solution" according to the materials purchased. -----Original Message----- From: Scott Grillo [mailto:scottgrillo@COMPUSERVE.COM] Sent: Friday, March 24...
• Re: Seam rust. Yuck.
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 00:59:43 EDT
  ...one cannot repair 95% of > this themselves, at little cost (just materials). It's so easy! ... > > Here's what you do to eliminate the...
• Re: Things to put under the driver's seat - ANTI FREEZE WARNING!!!
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 13 Aug 2004 15:28:55 -0600
  ...Toxic? I might as well confess, that box is where I keep all my "toxic" materials. I have no heavy wiring in there and...
• Re: Harrowing Vanagon Honeymoon Adventure
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 19:16:08 -0600
  ...The site is well done and he seems like the typical Hispanic artistic type who has an excellent understanding of materials. Not to sure...
• Poptop flocking R&R
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 8 Mar 2017 11:18:10 -0800
  ...I can only think of two materials to use and have serious doubts about one of them being suitable. Has anyone here successfully replaced...
• Re: Heater box
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 14 Jan 2016 10:54:40 -0800
  ...Pics and materials. Neil. On 1/14/16, Robert Clemmer <n51219@comcast.net> wrote: > the controls on the dash. Before I put this all...
• Re: Spring Spacers?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:15:20 -0400
  ...These could be made from better materials. You can make your own spacers from polyethylene cutting board and insert them above the spring. I...