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  • Garage Cleanup Sale
    Historical mailing list - email99
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 22:12:14 -0400
    ...84 rear side windows (R & L).Price$40. 84 triangular vent windows (R & L).Price$20. Alternator/ps pump/ac compressor brackets for A3...
  • Third brake light GW
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 7 Feb 2022 09:20:01 -0500
    ...This light mounts on the rear hatch window high and in the middle. The wire is pushed under the window rubber seal and over...
  • Re: The coninuing distributer saga - LOOONG
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sat, 1 May 2010 20:15:28 -0400
    ...I may just drill a small hole into the AC pedestal to allow it to move some more. Gary agrees with that one. I...
  • Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
    Fri, 15 Oct 2004 11:01:05 -0600
    ...with a much smaller > > heater. > > > > Insulating the sidewalls of the vanagon with bubble foil and doing some type > > of window treatment, (cold curtains ect...
  • High Roof Freaks Unite!!!
    Historical mailing list - Mm Bitner
    Thu, 19 Nov 1998 10:26:52 EST
    ...I don't want anything too tall, and it has to have at least a couple small windows and a vent in the roof...
  • Re: 85 Wolfsburg Westy $2250
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 6 Oct 2003 00:05:41 -0400
    ...All windows behind cab are tinted, New cup holders. Center console. Rear hatch screen. Bentley manual, extra oil filters and fuel filter. Lots of...
  • Re: Mouse Attack!
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 25 Oct 2005 19:50:21 -0500
    ...Apparently, there are > >> ways for small mice to get inside a van even with the doors & windows > >> closed. > >> > >> I found one possible entry hole...
  • Re: Ripoff on Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 18:06:46 -0700
    ...If > there is one "big ticket item", load up with smaller stuff and they > make good deals on package. > > I find them to be...
  • Re: Engine Replacement Options (crud...)
    Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
    Mon, 11 Aug 2008 10:57:49 -0500
    ...cost > 1800-2800 plus my labor > > 2) used 2.2, smallcar parts kit. I have a neighbor with a 92 legacy > that could part...
  • another story: Africa by bus
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 05 Feb 95 22:19:47 CST
    ...The van I bought had no side windows as the standard VW windows from that year are easily forced and lack adequate ventilation. I...
  • Re: Road Haus Two (LONG . NVC!)
    Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
    Wed, 5 May 2004 21:51:36 -0700
    ...Use Macintosh, Windows 2000 and Linux laptops, am a closet photographer (enginerd by trade) And have to use a cell phone *alot* For dialup...
  • Re: Rooftop A/C Experiences
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 14 May 2011 11:22:49 -0500
    ...wrote: > I have a small generator, and I also have built an A/C carrier bracket for the passenger window. This is all fine...
  • Re: Group Purchase of diesel Vanagons from Germany?
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Mon, 30 Aug 1999 19:11:51 -0400
    ...front windows but are like a panel van in the rear. > The 1.7l engine is basically a 1.9l with smaller pistons. So...
  • Re: Antifreeze
    Historical mailing list - Mark Magee
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 16:40:17 -0600
    ...Apparently the 'mud' it makes is small chunks or even a slime coating of a silicon based product that cooks out of the formula...
  • Re: The Looks.....(vanagon envy?)
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sat, 1 Jan 2011 00:02:50 +0000
    ...I knocked on the door and a woman opened up a smaller door within the door and asked what I wanted-I could see...
  • Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 27 Oct 2013 08:59:36 -0400
    ...I have a friend who works on this > type of small window unit AC, and he said the only problem would be > knowing where...
  • Re: battery holder thing
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Tue, 7 Aug 2018 15:37:58 -0400
    ...Were similar holders used on bay > windows and buses? I have a part that was given to me along with other > older bus parts...
  • Re: On the Road Again....
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 21 Mar 2014 05:32:38 -0700
    ...One small hitch. I've been plagues by the low level warning light staying on. It gave erratic display for a while - erratic blinking...
  • Re: Carat (was Pasat)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 25 Aug 94 13:18:04 CDT
    ...Is this >better, bigger smaller or just newer? the way i understand (understood?) it, you have the following: Vanagon - plain jane (Kombi?) with rubber...
  • Re: 87 Syncro complete headliner perfect F/S
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 14:27:14 -0800
    ...I would think the headliner could be folded and rolled to a fairly small box the rods could be shipped in a tube. Does...
  • Re: Steve Sandlin keys win again-pumping your own gas.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 20 Jun 2014 00:46:54 -0400
    ...I don't have power windows so it's a real stretch to reach the window handle and tell them...plus it is hard...
  • Re: Repairing Front Heater Core
    Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
    Wed, 13 Nov 2002 19:12:57 -0700
    ...The sad thing is, I still had to drive that car to work for the next week, freezing weather, with the windows down and...
  • Re: Original tent was:Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2018 to 14 Feb 2018 (#2018-55)
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 18 Feb 2018 14:15:53 -0500
    ...Times changed and a stand alone tent was added to the bay window busses. After that, if one wanted a side tent, after market...
  • Re: Original tent was:Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2018 to 14 Feb 2018 (#2018-55)
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sat, 17 Feb 2018 08:49:35 -0800
    ...The tent is the same one that Westfalia installed in all the campers, light weight cotton canvas with one screened window on the front...
  • Re: XM 1000 by Xantrex
    Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
    Tue, 10 Jul 2007 15:45:16 +0000
    ...afraid to use it for my laptop , >>mostly >>charging batteries, or small power tools. >> >> >>>From: Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET> >>>Reply-To: Jim Felder...
  • Re: Fryeday Follyes - Continued from Fryeday 13th
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 22 Oct 2000 14:39:25 -0500
    ...seemingly unrelated, yet connected only by a block of wood between the jaws of a small dog. The jaws of the dog in the...
  • [Fwd: ]Trip Report
    Historical mailing list - Bob Calkins
    Mon, 3 Aug 1998 18:27:38 -0700
    ...nice show, a bit on the small size (compared to Calif)....Temps in the 100's.....nobody in Portland has air cond......Then it...
  • Re: New Microbus
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Wed, 3 Jan 2001 10:44:25 -0700
    ...A smaller grill opening on the lower front and two sheet metal cutouts on either side allow airflow to the engine compartment. The roof...
  • Westy side tent - Pouch, Fritz-Berger ? Want assembly instructions.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
    Wed, 3 Jul 2002 17:12:22 -0700
    ...I found a few small tears but overall it seems to be in good condition for a 17 year old tent. It says it...
  • Re: NVC (well, slightly VC): Questions about buying used generator/invertor
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 4 Nov 2013 00:38:16 -0500
    ...inverter that I could use to power stuff and maybe a small window a/c in the summer months so that the wife and...
  • Re: nifty looking little trailer
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:36:33 -0400
    ...And keep it pretty small/light, 500 lbs capacity max, for example. Even 300 lbs of heavy duty camping gear is a lot. Scott...
  • Re: [NVC} Computer Gurus Needed
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Thu, 2 Oct 2008 08:19:28 -0700
    ...Surely there must be a better > way around this problem rather than smaller resolution? > > Any suggestions would be appreciated. > > Please respond off-list. > > Thanks...
  • Re: I'm back . . .A/C and beyond.
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:01:49 -0700
    ...I did have my windows tinted with metallic tint, and this improved the level of cooling as well. It did take a while to...
  • Re: Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
    Sat, 6 Feb 2010 21:25:17 -0500
    ...This is a relatively easy task, and since these are the panels that are closest to our ears, an small improvement in sound reduction...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Fri, 25 Oct 2013 12:36:51 -0500
    ...I have a friend who works on this type > of > >>>>> small window unit AC, and he said the only problem would be knowing > where...
  • Fwd: Painting
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Wed, 11 Oct 2006 21:11:50 -0400
    ...The paint job was two tone and there was a >> visible small ridge 1/16th inch between the two paint areas where the >> color...
  • Re: External Heat System for Vans
    Historical mailing list - Hahn Rossman
    Sun, 15 Dec 2002 13:34:20 -0800
    ...e., hanging one of the new > small 115 volt domestic window air conditioners in the passenger window > of the van. If there is power...
  • Re: "conventional" transmission for a mid-engine conversion
    Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
    Mon, 17 Nov 2003 10:40:32 -0500
    ...I saw a split window bus a few weeks back that had a Mopar small block, 727 trans and narrowed Ford rear end. Almost...
  • Re: Spare gas storage ??
    Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
    Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:34:10 -0500
    ...small jerry can > and discovered that as the swelling occurred also a small stream of fluid > began to escape and. run down the window...
  • Re: heating, insulating, etc.
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 17 Oct 2004 10:45:26 -0700
    ...I drilled small holes into the side of it and screwed in small screw-eyes, about 12" apart. Then I ran fine wire or...
  • LiMBO's Bimbos: Buses for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 13 Feb 95 12:24:03 CST
    ...715) 687-4189 WI '86 Vanagon Syncro van, a/c, tinted windows, very nice, 100k miles, asking $4500; Bill (502) 538-4322, KY if...
  • Re: [Winter]
    Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
    Wed, 8 Dec 1999 09:45:42 -0500
    ...Not needing ducts for such a small van, I covered the ducts with sheet metal (screwed down) and bought a small louvered vent thingie...
  • Trip Report: San Juan Island, WA
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
    Sun, 16 Aug 1998 10:40:31 -0700
    ...Two adults, two little kids, four bikes, three tents, one small trailer. Start Point: Seattle, WA Destination: San Juan Island, WA The run up...
  • Re: You Never Know: A Story
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 22 May 2022 17:12:09 -0700
    ...I have had to replace the > power window motors and regulators on both sides. Window operators cables > had been cut. I discovered that only...
  • Re: a new list vendor (good one)
    Historical mailing list - AA Transaxle
    Tue, 29 Jan 2002 09:19:00 -0800
    ...regards gary --- rudi schafner <schafner@gte.net> wrote: > hallo vw freinds.here is a small list of used parts > available. > t-2 72-79...
  • Re: Hex Wrenches
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sat, 25 Dec 1999 08:11:51 -0800
    ...the vent window >clamp, up inside the front doors, that determines how easy the >vent window is to open/close). > >> Small & Large Crescent (sp...
  • Re: Surprise Party
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:32:40 -0400
    ...for small money some years ago, turned out it had sat in a barn for a year or two with the window open. Among...
  • Re: Not again the fridge!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Germain
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 22:16:22 -0400
    ...I put also a small fan from Fridgemate > > inside it. Last night, the outdoor temperature was around 50F. In the > > morning, my fridge was...
  • Re: go westy package came and...
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:24:27 -0700
    ...doing my first fix..new antennae..ok so I am starting small..I >> managed to >> un plug what I think is the end spade...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Nov 2015 (#2015-435)
    Historical mailing list - Jose de Carvalho
    Fri, 13 Nov 2015 12:53:55 -0400
    ...job after = > taking out out all the small dings that accumulate=20 >>> =20 >>> removing the windows putting in all new rubber seals etc putting...
  • Re: Olympian Catalytic Heaters
    Historical mailing list - davidson
    Mon, 2 Nov 1998 10:56:35 -0800
    ...I have the smallest Olympian propane heater. Camping World stocks all the sizes I think. I paid about $125 for mine. I haven't...
  • Re: WANTED: Front child's cot
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Tue, 6 May 2014 14:38:49 -0400
    ...Kids are > pretty good at growing, so there must be a few cots that have gotten too > small and are gathering dust. > > > > > > On May...
  • Re: low oil warning light/buzzer
    Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
    Tue, 9 Sep 1997 13:57:51 -0700
    bpremack wrote: > My 86 Synchro runs well but has a small quirk. About 10-30 seconds > after a > cold start (at temperatures under about...
  • Re: Mouse Attack!
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 25 Oct 2005 20:33:11 -0700
    ...Apparently, there are >>>ways for small mice to get inside a van even with the doors & windows >>>closed. >>> >>>I found one possible entry hole...
  • Re: Painting
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:53:31 -0700
    ...However, what is really the difference between > what they will do for $750 or what a small independent shop will do for > thousands? Well...
  • Breadloaf bus ducting
    Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
    Sat, 09 Dec 1995 22:45:37 EST
    ...I was also thinking of a smaller fan to help with fresh air flow, as fresh air flow is nonexistent when the bus isn...
  • Re: Tail Lights & Good Samaritans
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 25 Apr 2011 21:00:35 -0400
    ...He looked OK so I rolled down the window. > "Both your brake lights are out and you only have a right tail light." > I...
  • Re: '56 Kombi Update - Interior
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 3 Sep 1995 17:56:32 -0700 (PDT)
    ...For the areas around the windows, I just glued vinyl (headliner vinyl, to be exact) to the painted metal) I then covered the panels...
  • Re: Engine Temperature in Winter
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:21:10 -0500
    ...In effect, you have just upgraded to a > recirculating interior air system. > > However, don't cover the small side air intakes as this will...
  • Dometic cooling, was Temps under van vs inside
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 1 Jul 2006 18:22:17 -0700
    ...It has a small fan and an automatic temp switch set lower than the Dometic fan temp switch. In the kind of heat I...