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• Re: J.B. Weld Head Repair
  Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 13:16:08 -0800
  ...I just used a sanding block to > sand down > the high spots even with the sealing surface of the head. I think > this is...
• Re: Painting of steel silver OEM wheels???
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Fri, 24 Aug 2001 10:56:35 -0500
  Michael, If you have the time and the patience, you could take a day, and hand sand the wheels. If you want to get...
• Re: Free Stuff-see pics
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 14:18:38 -0600
  ...TAken On Sun, Jan 18, 2009 at 12:55 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > Picked this up from a guy last nite...
• Paint: Late Model Factory/Rust
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Aug 94 12:00:09 EDT
  ...An expert at the beach house urged me to sand the basecoat with 1500 grit sandpaper before spraying on the clearcoat but when I...
• Ticked Off at oil filter adaptors
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 18:22:08 -0600
  You Know, everytime I see these sandwich plates I get really steamed. If one is simple adding pressure or temperature senders then I don...
• Re: VC-Advance Auto Parts Referral Program
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:07:05 -0400
  ...Please refrain in future!!!! Jason On Thu, Mar 17, 2011 at 8:37 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > It says that friends...
• Re: [Syncro] 300hp Subaru power article in Sand SPORTS magazine
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 29 Apr 2001 18:25:47 EDT
  << Hi Ben, No luck in this area, maybe due to lack of sand!! How long is the aticle? could you xerox or scan it...
• Re: Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 9 May 2000 15:01:33 -0400
  >How can one contact the VW Lock Guru Steve Sandlin? Or does the list know if it >is possible to order new keys for...
• Re: Repairing the piting in WBX heads.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 10:31:46 -0800
  ...Sanded that down with and put on another coat, sanded that down some. I didn't get into trying to surface it myself since...
• Re: New to the Forum
  Historical mailing list - Doug
  Sun, 6 Jan 2008 16:38:05 -0500
  Michael, Welcome to the List! Sandwichhead is too long to write, so we'll try "Sandy" instead. :-) Try to take photos of whatever work...
• Re: 2WD sand capabilities?
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Sat, 11 Jul 1998 08:06:45 -0700
  ...Tom Hanlon Palm Springs, CA 84 Westfalia Patrick Foltz wrote: > Anyone have any sand experience with a 2WD westfalia? It's almost > vacation > time...
• Re: Anyone ever painted their hubcaps?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 02:09:28 -0400
  ...I filled the scratches with successive applications of automotive glazing putty and wet sanding .... automotive (spray can) heavy build up primer, more sanding, more...
• Re: oil dipstick
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 10:10:39 -0700
  ...I cleaned the dip stick of oil with lacquer thinner, sanded it with fine sand paper and spray painted it. I think that was...
• Re: purchase advise for Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - alan barber
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 19:52:25 -0400
  ...Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM> >Subject: purchase advise for Eurovan >Hi Everybody, >I'm seriously considering purchasing a new Euro. Anybody have suggestions >or...
• Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 20:37:09 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Sandwich oil cooler adapter question Date: Fri, 21 Sep 2001 06:43:19 -0400 Those are not check valves. they are bypass...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: regular vanagon on the beach?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 26 Jun 2009 10:07:06 -0600
  ...The jack would > slip sideways into the deep sand. There was nothing solid anywhere. > Cell phone coverage was marginal but I eventually got help...
• Re: Sweet 71 Panel FS
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:29:41 -0400
  ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Fri, Apr 16, 2010 6:38 pm Subject: Sweet 71 Panel FS http...
• [NVC] Create electricity-free cooler
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:12:01 -0700
  ...or refrigerator, but does have two terra-cotta flower pots, some sand, some water, and a towel. A fairly unlikely scenario, sure, but hey...
• Re: 84 Wolfsburg Westfalia owner
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Sat, 22 Dec 2007 09:37:49 -0500
  ...On Dec 21, 2007, at 9:09 PM, Steve Sandlin wrote: > I also have an '84 Wolfsburg. It's undergoing a Subaru conversion > at...
• Re: Tin top going camping... 2wd off road capability
  Historical mailing list - Fjazzbass
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 13:04:37 -0500
  ...I don't drive on sand anymore, and today almost all > vehicles on our beaches are 4WD anyway. You likely will not be far...
• Re: 2WD Beach Driving
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:41:58 -0600
  ---- Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > Depends on the type of sand. Daytona Beach still allows regular traffic at times and the beach was...
• Re: Best winter tires for 2wd ?
  Historical mailing list - Grant Braddish
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 08:32:08 -0500
  I carry two tubs of sand in the rear of my van. They are approx 5 gallons each. I find that they don't...
• Re: .9 bar oil pressure sender replacement
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
  Thu, 5 Mar 2015 17:58:16 -0600
  ...On Thu, Mar 5, 2015 at 5:47 PM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) < kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > Kevin, I have actually used the sandwich...
• Re: Wood Westie Interiors (T2)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 96 18:53 CST
  > Cutting made little broken bits on the edges, (which were not exactly >straight anyway, so i sanded with a piece of 2x4 wrapped in...
• line attachments on Sandin compressor
  Historical mailing list - Owen
  Wed, 6 Aug 2003 18:31:10 -0500
  two connections on the sandin 508. The one on the top is labeled SUC. Two line come into the engine compartment. One comes from...
• Need Fridge moved from SanDiego to Van Cafe
  Historical mailing list - Daryl of AA Transaxle
  Wed, 28 Oct 2009 17:27:27 -0700
  Got a line on a fridge for my Westy that needs to be gotten from Mark Drillocks in North SanDiego to Van Cafe or...
• Re: Another VW Transformation-LVC
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 7 Feb 2009 18:12:20 -0600
  ...On Sat, Feb 7, 2009 at 4:31 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > See first pic-before > See 2nd pic-after > > > http...
• Re: No emails!!!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 12:16:21 -0800
  Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@yahoo.com> wrote: This is a GREAT example of log jam from Gerry. I sen this email to the group on...
• Re: A Rose by Any Other Name
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 15:00:22 -0500
  ...Girl's name was Sandra - Sandy for short, and the boy was named Clay. That worked out to two Hoggs, one Sandy Hogg, and...
• Re: Engine compartment lid
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 14 Sep 2016 09:18:41 -0700
  ...http://www.autozone.com/sandpaper-and-body-repair-tools/heat-shield-material/thermo-tec-36-x-60-in-super-sonic-mat-for-sound-dampening...
• A great Tool to Clean the Westy Interior
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 6 Dec 1998 18:11:11 -0600
  ...Here in Northern Canada, they use tons of sand and gravel on the roads to increase traction. Everybody's boots just pick it up...
• Re: Junk Yard Excursion Pics
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 14:16:08 -0700
  Looks like somone's having a fun field trip! :-) On Thu, Sep 4, 2008 at 1:05 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote...
• Sand ramps (and mud ladders?)
  Historical mailing list - L. Chris Hager
  Tue, 28 Oct 2014 09:51:39 -0700
  20 years ago when we were taking a Vanagon to East Afri8ca, I( made a set of sand or mud 'ladders'. Went to Home...
• RE: '54 Deluxe Progress
  Historical mailing list - Erik Thomsen
  Mon, 8 Apr 1996 09:52:24 -0700
  ...Subject: '54 Deluxe Progress Spent most of the day sandblasting the "Bilge Bus" and cutting about 10 pounds of useless metal off. Interesting discovery...
• Re: 2WD sand and 4WD mud
  Historical mailing list - Gary E Thaxter
  Mon, 13 Jul 1998 19:26:05 -0400
  I'm surprised no one has mentioned airing down their tires when in the sand. Since I have learned about doing so, it has...
• Re: 2WD Beach Driving
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 21 Feb 2013 13:36:51 -0600
  ...Padre Island literally embedded in the sand for all time, including one Toyota pickup that had probably been there for a good long while...
• Re: Defiled!!!
  Historical mailing list
  22 Jun 1995 16:34:41 GMT
  ...With regards to the result of keying itself, someone (SStones?) mentioned light sanding with very fine emory cloth/sandpaper, which is probably the way...
• Fixing case damage due to water pump impeller
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Sun, 6 Mar 2005 22:30:54 -0500
  ...damage, let JB Weld cure, sand the surface smooth with an orbital palm sander using 120 grit sand paper. *** end quote *** ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free...
• Re: Clear Coat--Can I buy it?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 17:40:15 -0800
  ...correct.)� I would PPG wax/grease remove the areas, then wet sand the areas gently with 1000 grit wet/dry (do NOT try to...
• Re: K&N filter revisited with Pictures
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 23:34:16 -0600
  ...Looks as though the filter did it's job, but a pre- filter would most certainly have helped in the prevention of any sand...
• Re: How do I paint my Door Handles?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 10 May 2001 15:01:34 EDT
  ...Anyway, I sanded mine w/ fine sand paper then shot it with simple automotive spray enamel. I've been using them all year w...
• Re: Sand ramps (and mud ladders?)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:14:41 -0600
  ...Grind or sand with a belt sander the ragged edges. Keep them >> over the engine, on a layer of cardboard, with another on top...
• Re: Seeking advice for fixing many small rust spots
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 11 Aug 2008 07:26:33 EDT
  ...Using 80 grit aluminium oxide sandpaper by hand or with a oscillating round eclectic or air sander, sand the rust area and feather edge...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Thu, 8 Jul 2004 17:24:46 -0600
  ...After we have a sandstorm it's phenomenal how hard to move the windows and door get. -- Gnarlie Entity Bob Stevens spoke thus: > As...
• Re: Paint code for gray fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 12:13:43 EST
  ...fiberglass reesin and matting, reinforce with matting from the rear, and spot fill w/ body filler, then sand prime and paint. chris
• Re: Mann oil filter number
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sun, 7 Jan 2001 06:51:44 -0800
  W 719/12 is the Mann number for the Vanagon wasserboxer. -Dana- Steve Sandlin wrote: > > I pulled a stupid! I've got several Mann...
• Re: OIL COOLER FILTER SANDWICH PLATE + THERMOSTAT experiences need
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 16 Apr 2017 07:04:41 -0700
  ...EPMAN Oil Cooler Filter Sandwich Plate + Thermostat Adaptor An10 > > Fittings 3/4-6 UNF > > (https://www.amazon.com/EPMAN-Sandwich-Thermostat-Adaptor- > Fittings/dp...
• Re: Front differential lock with a non-VC Syncro - valve safety question
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 17 May 2004 05:47:22 -0700
  ...On sand, if the rear set of wheels spins first, it is easier to get stuck. BTDT Malcolm __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! - Internet...
• Re: Junk Yard Excursion Pics
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:21:06 -0400
  ...Will be in town until > tomorrow so LMK. > http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/Junkyard09042008# > -- > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL AT 'Gringo' >
• Re: Photo of old BMW motorhome
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Fri, 18 May 2001 08:51:07 -0400
  ...click link to see photo: > > <A > HREF="http://images.traderonline.com/images/pix/sandiego/SD010403fal0102.jpg "> > http://images.traderonline.com/images/pix/sandiego/SD010403fal0102...
• Head treatment for pitting--flattening technique
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 17 Jan 2005 09:50:22 -0600
  ...Then I spray-glued 100 grit sandpaper to 3/4 inch smooth plywood, mounted the sanding surface on a table, and sanded the head...
• Re: Free Stuff-see pics
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Jan 2009 13:02:21 -0800
  ...I'm big on having spares - even just for troubleshooting. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Michael Sullivan" <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: Vanagon Sighting Movie 'TAKEN'
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 21 May 2009 11:42:39 -0700
  Were the bad guys driving it?� � Stephen --- On Thu, 5/21/09, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM...
• Seam Rust Repair help
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 14:56:33 -0400
  I've just sand blasted off some seam rust from my van. What do I do next??? Should I dig out the old seam...
• Re: oil pressure problems,still
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:09:44 -0700
  ...Thanks for taking the time to > > forward that ebay link for the Subaue sandwitch plate.I contacted that > OK wth is Subaue sandwitch plate...
• Re: Tin top going camping... 2wd off road capability
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 14:52:18 -0600
  ...I don't drive on sand anymore, and today almost all > > vehicles on our beaches are 4WD anyway. You likely will not be far...
• What sander would you buy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 13:19:07 -0500
  ...Once sanded, they will do the whole bumper cladding spray job for $150. My question is, if you had to pick one good air...
• Adhesive removal on cabinets
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Tue, 23 May 2000 21:06:16 -0400
  ...I have sanded it off, but that takes forever. I am putting birch door panels in, and to make the interior match i am...
• Re: Need help with LEFT mud flap (REBUILD IT!!)
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 20:55:42 -0700
  ...I drilled out the rivets, un-sandwiched the broken flap, inserted a new piece of good flap material, then re-sandwiched it back together...
• Re: Wiring tach triggered oil pressure alarm - ?? - help
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 19:42:26 -0400
  On Sun, 25 Apr 2004, Stan Wilder wrote: > Sounds like you need to take some 400 grit wet dry sandpaper and clean your > contacts...