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  • Re: Meaning of the term NOS in parts ads?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 22:46:07 EST
    thank you always wondered what that meant have a good one rob murphy 87 "slightly smoky" 16v
  • Re: cats and campers
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Thu, 19 Jun 2003 21:44:32 -0700
    .......... whatever you do, dont ask Stan for any tips on the above... ;<) But Stan's Long Nosed Texas cat love to ride....
  • 6th annual Russian Volkswagen festival - photos (not mine)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
    Fri, 1 Jun 2012 08:44:57 -0500
    I like the nose art one the yellow Vanagon. http://pkuneev.livejournal.com/27618.html Enjoy! Tom L.
  • Re: SW BC (W WA?) Pizza!!
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 24 Apr 1995 16:36:55 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) San Diego, California '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) schwarze@nosc.mil http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze =============================================================================
  • Re: Keeper quotes
    Historical mailing list - mike miller
    Tue, 27 Nov 2001 21:04:15 -0800
    He can't either! He's never rubbed his nose with a sheep. No comment on any other activity. > From: il cikaspers <cikasper@MAIL...
  • Re: Surf SF (was: Re: What does your VANITY PLATE say?)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
    Mon, 16 Oct 2000 23:30:10 -0700
    Well I think NOSE RID is very fitting for the Vanagon, since after all, the primary seating is in the front. The one thing...
  • Nostradamus apology
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Thu, 13 Sep 2001 13:36:37 EDT
    The dis-information was forwarded to me by a reliable friend. I did not check it before posting and feel very foolish. My apologies...
  • Re: Can an 091 trans be installed in place of an 091/1
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 2 Jul 2014 12:16:19 -0700
    ...On Wed, Jul 2, 2014 at 11:56 AM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > You would have to rework the nose mount. Different...
  • Do You Ever Wish...
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:31:38 +0000
    ...I couldn't get enough grip with just a regular pair of needle nose, and I don't have any needle nose vice grips...
  • Re: '64 Camper Project
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 4 Apr 1995 13:05:31 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) San Diego, California '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) schwarze@nosc.mil http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze =============================================================================
  • Re: GL to Westy Conversion
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sat, 22 Apr 1995 09:56:47 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) San Diego, California '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) schwarze@nosc.mil http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze =============================================================================
  • Re: Vanagon rear brakes
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Feb 95 09:55:18 PST
    ...87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) >>schwarze@nosc.mil http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze >>============================================================================= >> >> Vanagon drums in junkyards? I hardly ever saw...
  • Re: FRYDAY: RE-OPEN VANAGON ASSEMBLY
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Sun, 28 May 2006 17:49:36 -0600
    ...The flat >>nose is murder on fuel economy. With gas crawling up toward the $3.50 mark >>here in the states, fuel economy is...
  • RE: It's time...
    Historical mailing list - David Bryant
    Tue, 31 May 94 11:11:00 CDT
    ...Sullivan Street Santa Ana, CA 92703 800-822-9653 714-835-2126 Nice "Custom Auto Nose Bra" with good padding and clips. I did...
  • RE: mpg enhancements
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Nov 94 21:53:02 EST
    ...Basically it compares the blunt flat nose of the later Vanagons with that of the rounded shape of the early bus (circa '50). The...
  • Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:54:33 -0700
    ...dogs like to stick their > heads or noses out. > These aren't the ones that come w/ screens? Tom-my dog doesn't stick...
  • Re: Compression braking & Power Loss
    Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
    Tue, 21 Feb 2006 14:20:19 -0800
    Oh and possibly you have some gunk in the fuel tank that is blocking the intake line when your nose is pointing down?
  • Re: Dent Removal Success (was What's Inside Vanagon Nose?)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Fri, 22 Jun 2001 17:04:35 -0700
    ...What's Inside Vanagon Nose? > > > > > To my horror, I discovered a dent in the fron of my > > > vanagon...right in the nose...that wide...
  • Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:20:39 -0700
    On 4/16/10, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > re > it seems to me that when > driving forward, the nose of transmission...
  • Re: valve adjust and shift lever maintenance
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 May 1996 12:21:03 -0400
    ...2) You were looking for a NOS shift rod bushing. I *don't* have a NOS one, but I have an entire shift rod...
  • Re: FS: OEM all RUBBER vanagon/transporter/westy front floormat....
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 10 Dec 2006 03:01:12 EST
    ...only $340 each (plus shipping from > Germany). > > NEW or NOS? ive seen the NOS ones. like i said, after getting moved around, opened and...
  • Re: Dual Carbs (help w/source)
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Fri, 12 May 1995 22:38:11 -0700 (PDT)
    ...schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • re: the guy in Puerto Rico
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 9 Sep 1995 22:34:21 -0700
    ...Ut wisi enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exerci tation ullamcorper suscipit lobortis nisl ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis autem vel eum...
  • Re: NOS Vanagon Radio ordered, Vanagon sightings and misc rambli...
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 14 Sep 2008 10:37:14 EDT
    ...2008 11:20:29 -0400 > > From: JordanVw@AOL.COM > > Subject: Re: NOS Vanagon Radio ordered, Vanagon sightings and misc > ramblings > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Nostradamus hoax!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Sep 2001 13:58:14 EDT
    This is a shameful hoax. Please check before perpetuating crap like this! the link below provides details - http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/hoaxes/predict...
  • 914 trans in a bus?
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sun, 7 May 1995 10:21:47 -0700 (PDT)
    ...schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • Re: used parts
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Tue, 7 Feb 1995 18:52:05 -0800 (PST)
    ...Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) San Diego, California '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) schwarze@nosc.mil http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze =============================================================================
  • I should have changed that Subject
    Historical mailing list - Debi
    Sun, 2 May 1999 22:18:36 -0700
    I changed my topic and failed to change the subject...Geeze, nose in the books causing overload!!! MtnGal 84 BRONZE Vanagon GL (7 passenger)
  • Re: mpeg movie of Red Rock
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 20 Apr 1995 15:44:04 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) San Diego, California '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) schwarze@nosc.mil http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze =============================================================================
  • Re: NOS Vanagon Radio ordered, Vanagon sightings and misc ramblings
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:01:04 -0400
    ...2008 11:20:29 -0400> From: JordanVw@AOL.COM> Subject: Re: NOS Vanagon Radio ordered, Vanagon sightings and misc ramblings> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: Nose Bra
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Tue, 6 Apr 1999 08:36:36 -0400
    Just one last remark on this nose bra thing..... My van has had one on, from day one, and I had it off just...
  • long term parking on hills
    Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
    Fri, 25 Jan 2013 09:41:25 -0800
    ...I'm wondering if it matter which direction I park the van, ie, nose up/nose down? Or is there nothing in it? Surely...
  • OK, who's got the good simple method...
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 8 May 2012 07:37:36 -0700
    ...We could push it backward and off the ramps under the front wheels so the nose is down. ================== * I know, I know, many here...
  • COACH question
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Friedman
    Sat, 11 Jan 2003 11:11:39 -0500
    Hello All, Could someone enlighten me to what "Coach" would mean on the nose of a Transporter in Germany. Saw it on eBay.de...
  • Re: Vanagon rear brakes
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 13 Feb 1995 21:55:12 -0800 (PST)
    ...Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) San Diego, California '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) schwarze@nosc.mil http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze =============================================================================
  • Re: [f] Will's Last [f]
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 11 May 1995 22:34:09 -0700 (PDT)
    ...schwarze@nosc.mil '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Sleeper) http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze '93 Weber WG-50 (Da Piano) ============================================================================
  • syncro sticker question
    Historical mailing list - Rich Barker
    Tue, 12 Aug 2003 15:30:07 -0700
    ...1) What is the thickness of the lettering outline? 2mm? 4mm? 2) How far from the leading edge of the nose does the bottom...
  • Re: Oil cooler in 1980-1982 aircooled buses?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Mon, 6 Sep 2010 19:15:50 -0700
    ...Pumping oil all the way from the rear of the vehicle to the nose and then back just doesn't make sense and most...
  • Re: 5 speed DX trans, which mount holes?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 6 Sep 2005 07:27:08 -0700
    ...I put the hoist back on, loosened all the engine mounts, and swung the nosecone to the driver side to use the "left" 4...
  • Re: 1977 VW van hybrid
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Thu, 9 Dec 2010 14:45:55 -0500
    ...http://tinyurl.com/22n6x46 > > > the input nose cone on the transmission reminds me of the PTO nose > cone option for the syncro trans. > > > alistair > --
  • Re: Coolant cap tester
    Historical mailing list - walkingboss
    Sun, 8 Apr 2012 21:09:07 -0500
    Cooling system tester adapter $3.49 ! Happy Easter Howard http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dautomotive&field-keywords...
  • Re: Friday Question: What's Your "Dream Dash???"
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 4 Apr 2003 12:43:56 -0500
    On Fri, 4 Apr 2003, Dylan Spurgin wrote: > NOS switch. :p Ooh, good one. David Brodbeck, N8SRE '82 Diesel Westfalia '94 Honda Civic Si
  • FS: '88 westy for $2500
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:06:26 EDT
    needs a nose job.. but definitely fixable. _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=938277_ (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
  • Re: Long-term parking: nose up or nose down?
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Thu, 5 May 2011 23:44:30 -0230
    I live on a very steep street, always park downhill. I haven't had leaks or any problems that I've noticed. I always...
  • Re: Busses To Drown Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Fri, 14 Apr 1995 15:49:18 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Capri GT 2800 (Da Beast) San Diego, California '87 Mustang Lx 5.0 (Da Bruiser? Soon...) schwarze@nosc.mil http://papaya.nosc.mil/~schwarze =============================================================================
  • Looking for drain valve 701070823A
    Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
    Sun, 17 Aug 2014 16:36:49 -0400
    ...The rubber has hardened and is nos longer water thight. Does anyone has a good used for sale? Best regards. Gilles Turmel
  • Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 10 Apr 2010 08:09:33 -0700
    ...clear below the stock > turbo. �I believe he used the DK nose mount on the tranny. > > Engine/Tranny is now installed. �Seems to me...
  • still looking for that source of a good nose protector ("bra")
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Tue, 17 May 94 13:02:15 PDT
    > > I'm still looking for a source for a good nose protector for my 85 vanagon. > Anyone have any leads? > > Barry S. Nichols BSNICH01...
  • Re: safety/liability questions
    Historical mailing list - William Duff
    Tue, 5 Sep 1995 15:25:34 DST
    ...For instance, has anyone ever noticed > that a VW bus has a short nose? How do you compensate for this when you > drive? Or...
  • Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 22 Sep 2010 20:32:36 -0700
    ...You will have some work to > do at the nose mount. Get the complete 2wd nose mount with the tranny. > I'm wondering why...
  • Re: Vanagon weights
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Sun, 29 Oct 2017 12:35:39 -0600
    Very interesting ~ I have been under the impression for many Years that it was Common Knowledge that Vanagons are Slightly Nose Heavy ~ As for...
  • Re: Keeper quotes
    Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
    Tue, 27 Nov 2001 21:12:19 -0800
    ...his supplier? >He can't either! He's never rubbed his nose with a sheep. No comment on >any other activity. > > > >> From: il cikaspers...
  • Intake Runners 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 31 Jul 2021 17:11:21 +0000
    ...Anyone have runners they want to unload or any source for new, NOS or reproductions? Thank you, Dennis
  • NOS '83-'85 coolant tanks
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 23 Jul 2015 14:44:27 -0700
    I picked up one of these, there are two left: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1816306 At thirty plus years...
  • Re: Engine stutters, tach nosedives. Then, just as suddenly, it's,normal again.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 2 Mar 2009 11:44:15 -0700
    Check those ground wires before you put money into parts. The wire I was referring to is under the back seat.
  • The FINAL TGIF entry
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 19 Nov 1994 07:51:37 -0400 (EDT)
    Folks, its as obvious as the nose on your face...or in Martha's case, the flannel on your shirt.. That GOLEN IS Funny...
  • Re: nicknames for the generations
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Tue, 4 Oct 1994 16:14:56 -0400 (EDT)
    On Tue, 4 Oct 1994, David Schwarze wrote: > > Rounded? Tall? Short nose? Sounds like Stimpy! > > -David DC's got a point. I say aye...
  • Re: spam
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 11 Apr 2001 17:18:22 -0500
    ...of SPAN (the caned version) was awarded the Nobel Prize Posthumously for figuring out what to do with pigs noses, tails, ears and anuses.
  • Re: Trans. Upgrade: Secure Front Shift Rod Bushing?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 10 Apr 2010 13:50:40 -0700
    re "I believe he used the DK nose mount on the tranny." you use the 82 diesel vanagon front trans mount on the DK...
  • Re: Vanagon Axle Weights
    Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
    Wed, 31 Mar 1999 09:47:08 +0100
    ...840kg ~1850lbs >-------------------------------------- >TOTAL 1870kg ~4100lbs >Is the 55/45 weight ratio the same on >Vanagons and Westfalias? Seems >awfully nose heavy to me. Same...