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• Re: length needed for thule/yakima cross bars
  Historical mailing list - Shawn MacDonald
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 15:55:54 -0400
  I use 66" on my tin top Syncro. Puts the bars just under 6" beyond the Yakima 1A Hightowers and just about flush to...
• Re: Vanagon external sun visor?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:34:16 -0700
  ...remember the 'Bolder Tints' from the 70's? A 3-4" strip of mylar > that was placed on the top of the winshield - usually...
• Re: Craigslist '84 in Bend, Ore. - not mine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 23 Jan 2014 17:59:25 -0800
  Actually, I'm pretty sure this is a tin top that someone put an ASI pop top on, maybe Mr. Squirrel can confirm. ASI...
• Re: Window Tint
  Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
  Wed, 6 Apr 2022 18:25:52 -0400
  ...The top >>> of the line tint currently is a ceramic based tint. This project will >> take >>> approx. 50 sq. ft. to do a whole...
• Re: Will a full size mattress fit in a westy?
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 24 Dec 2013 09:56:53 -0600
  All of this why I love my Tin-Top!! John On 12/23/2013 6:02 PM, Edward Maglott wrote: > I'm thinking it...
• Sorry missed thread, LP LEAK, use sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Mon, 15 May 2000 09:06:30 MST
  ...Ironic huh? I hate CRANKING down so hard to get the fittings to seal on the propane, could I use a tiny tiny smeared...
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 10:02:44 -0400
  ...bubbles > -distortion through the tint from inside van > > I also added a 35% dark $5 strip at the top of the front windshield (the...
• Re: Diesel Questions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 16:34:12 -0700
  ...m a long time list member, owning two regular tin-tops and a tin-top Syncro, but have been without a van for some...
• Re: Questions about brake bleeding
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 5 May 2020 09:48:32 -0700
  ...reservoir when topping it up during the bleeding process. Thanks, Neil. -- Neil n VE7TBN 1988 Westy 50º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981...
• Re: Transformer Truck (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Fri, 5 Dec 2014 11:35:36 -0500
  Impressive! But my tintop has more than enough parts for me to maintain. Steve 87 Syncro Sent from my iPhone On Dec 5, 2014...
• Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 17:40:14 -0700
  ...A tiny bit of mould, also on the canvas. I > guess something with bleach will be necessary but I hope it doesn't > discolour...
• Rear trailing arm repair: Port Townsend (WA) Muffler?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 2 Sep 2014 12:18:04 -0700
  ...After washing my bus, disovered a rust hole at top of the passenger side rear trailing arm near the cross bolt and rubber bushing...
• Re: Top replacement
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 6 Jan 2009 20:56:43 -0800
  One company (http://www.vwelevation.com/) makes a copy of the mosaic kit to allow pop top addition to tin roofs without cutting the...
• Re: Window tinting
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:50:11 -0500
  In Alabama, Limo Tint (darkest) can be put on all windows EXCEPT the Driver, Passenger, and Windshield glass. On the Driver and Passenger windows...
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 08:35:32 -0500
  ...bubbles -distortion through the tint from inside van I also added a 35% dark $5 strip at the top of the front windshield (the...
• Re: Top replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 6 Jan 2009 13:10:37 -0800
  ...a westy and need to replace the fiberglass top? > Or are you converting a tin top to a poptop? > > At least it's not...
• Re: Want to put tint on windows and looking for thoughts and opinions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 22:26:54 -0700
  ...top coat. >> >> Mike >> >> On 4/13/04 7:12 PM, "Doug in CA" <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote: >> >>> Hi Volks, >>> >>> I am considering tinting the...
• VW "Motorhome" FS Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 01:04:44 -0700
  ...top. Awning(s) or rack included? Don't know seller, not mine Enjoy! -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com...
• Mosquito Netting Sources Wanted
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:20:33 -0500
  ...Mine is a Tin-Top GL, Not a westy. Need windows and hatch netting. Thanks. John
• Clock replacement
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Thu, 28 Nov 2013 22:42:33 -0500
  ...Do we have a source where I can purchase the little digital clock in the center of my �91 tin top? Thanks in advance...
• Re: anyone have any experience with these replacement canvas tops
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:28:36 -0700
  ...On 3/19/10, Mike Riley <mkriley@fuse.net> wrote: > http://tinyurl.com/y9ku2dw > > > > thanks > mike >
• Re: Z-bed installation instructions
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 13:21:46 -0700
  ...Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "TinkerMan" <tinkerman007@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 12:47 PM Subject: Z-bed...
• Re: Help! installing new muffler - 1st time
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Sep 1994 23:03:02 -0500 (CDT)
  ...It adds a little time but from what I >remember it is impossible to undo and adequately tighten this top bolt with the >tin...
• Re: Brake Caliper Question
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:52:33 -0700
  ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
• Re: exploding cartridges
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jul 1995 16:06:48 -0300
  ...The top or a seam will let go if you get enough pressure built up, and you will! If the tin tips over you...
• Re: Window Tint..Professional or D.I.Y.?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 22:16:01 -0600
  ...I would like to tint the top portion of the front glass and maybe > the lower few inches of front glass as well�any...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 12:37:55 -0800
  ...think hard before having the window tinted... I bought one with tinted window turned ugly .. I spend a lot.. a lot of time to...
• Re: windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Josie Lamb Williams
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 19:22:50 -0400
  ...In a day I knew I >>> could not live with that tint at the top. I went back and true to his >>> word, the...
• Re: digital clock
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 6 Jan 2016 11:19:36 -0800
  ...I just got this 88' tin top for my son... so I am going thru all whatever non functional... most of the stuff are...
• Re: Suggested Minimum Tools To Carry
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 20 Jul 2013 11:56:36 -0700
  ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
• Re: Full Westy vs Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 20:50:53 -0700
  > > I like'em both, even tin-tops can be fine campers for 2. > John > I have a tin top with a westie 'kitchen' that...
• Re: Zoltan's Porsche engine
  Historical mailing list - Neil
  Wed, 2 Dec 2020 11:08:06 -0800
  ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay>
• Re: Desperately searching for trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Mar 2017 09:05:04 -0800
  Have you ever seen one on another tin top? My Westy doesn't have this trim strip at all, but I suspect what you...
• Re: Carrying loose propane tanks?
  Historical mailing list - Darryl Carpenter
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 19:47:06 -0400
  ...and feel safe doing it? Do you just throw it in the back > or strap it on top of the Vanagon .. or? > > Tina
• FS: Poptop/Luggage Rack Seals
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:43:13 -0600
  Luggage rack seal; fiberglass pop top main seal; front/flat seal for the fiberglass pop top. All 3 components to renew the pop top...
• Re: Snorkel elbow...
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 13:15:59 -0500
  Wow! Hard to keep up with all these topic diversions! Eric Caron > On Feb 23, 2020, at 1:11 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL...
• Re: '87 Syncro Weekender for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Jan 2015 00:27:04 -0500
  ...George, does it have a pop top or is it just a tin top. Do you have any other info on it, (mileage, why...
• POR 15 Question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 14:58:00 -0500
  ...primer over top of POR 15 other than the POR tie-coat primer? I want to POR 15 some engine tin and other bits...
• Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 24 Jan 2015 12:19:23 -0800
  ...http://tinyurl.com/ozq3bqq top of perch plate looks ok. Image: http://tinyurl.com/n8xb7c9 IF the rust hasn't progressed too far, would...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:19:49 -0700
  ...Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top) To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, October 25, 2011, 12:18 AM Seriously...
• Re: LED Headlight bulbs
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jul 2015 15:54:28 -0700
  ...http://hi-lemon.com/zen/cache/Ebay/car-elec2010/top/CE_1000.jpg > http://hi-lemon.com/zen/cache/Ebay/car-elec2010/top/ROHS...
• Re: Tin Trivia
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 5 Jul 2008 19:49:17 -0700
  ...And another question - do the exhaust hangers/struts bolt under or on top of the tin? What is "correct" stock order? I have never...
• Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
  Historical mailing list - Danny C.
  Wed, 26 Oct 2011 19:29:35 -0700
  ...Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top) Gee Dude.� Why so rude? :-( Yes, please do go back in time...� Back to...
• Re: cleaning windows with tinted film
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 07:45:46 -0500
  ...the tint. Tints have oils or plasticizers in them. The ammonia based cleaners strip out the oils, ---try cleaning your stove top with ammonia...
• Re: Wrecker find today, 2wd tin top made in Austria
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:12:58 -0700
  ...today and found something pretty rare, an "assembled in Austria " 2wd tin top. Year of manufacture was listed as 91. One of the 2wd...
• Re: Van Upgrade idea your thoughts?
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 28 Dec 2020 14:20:26 -0700
  Hello, Speaking from ignorance, I own a tin top, doesn't a westy have a circuit breaker in its shore power connection? Why not...
• Re: air cooled? : non van (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Thu, 25 Apr 96 23:13:14 EDT
  ...The cylinders were shrouded with tin with an exit nozzle on one > side, inlet on other. The exhaust was blown out the centre of...
• Re: (Fwd) Re: Help With 110 Volt A/C BTU Requirement Sought
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 19:56:22 -0600
  ...65 with 5 below and 40 mph wind and > the top down during a blizzard. I think it actually does a bit better than...
• Re: windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:54:32 -0600
  ...My previous windshield had the tint strip at the top and so I got that. My '81 air-cooled does not and by comparison...
• Re: Vanagon Awning
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:34:00 -0400
  ARB 2500MM x 2500MM $436 https://tinyurl.com/msme2ywd Mounting with these brackets. $107.05 https://tinyurl.com/yw6phzwa No holes to drill into...
• Re: Ignition Switch Electrical Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 30 Dec 2003 00:30:12 -0500
  ...It's held in by a tiny screw. Phil > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > Find out what made the Top Yahoo! Searches of 2003 > http://search...
• Speakers
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 13 Jul 2019 10:18:35 -0700
  hi all, I am considering 6.5" speakers for my tin top van - Front and Rear. The van has A/C housing in the...
• Thinking about all our north-eastern list members...
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Mon, 29 Oct 2012 13:10:52 -0400
  Batten everything down, stock up the westy/tin-top with enough to get through the week and park it somewhere safe! Here's hoping...
• Window visor thingys
  Historical mailing list - Mick Reynolds
  Tue, 2 May 2000 21:08:00 GMT
  Does anyone know if the little tinted visors that fit over the tops of the driver's and passenger's side windows and keep...
• Re: 86 Syncro tin top FS
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Stone
  Wed, 14 Mar 2012 20:10:27 -0700
  Thanks Jonathan. Will I see you at the XXX in Issaquah on Sunday? Yes, I plan to be there and look forward to seeing...
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 19 Apr 2021 16:20:40 +0000
  ...The difference of height between a tintop and a camper version is due to the weight of the pop top, the cabinets and the...
• Re: Fry-day Fun -- it's even somewhat on topic!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 11:44:15 -0600
  ...Dave in KC 85 Westy keyboardist and trombonophonist http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/fatima/1154/music/fungigs.htm ----- Original Message ----- From: Alan Bosch <arbosch...
• Re: AHU MTDI vs. ABA?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Sun, 8 Sep 2019 22:22:08 -0400
  Chris, I did a conversion of my tin top Syncro to a electronic 1Z 1.9 TDI in 2001. Did the first level upgrade...
• Re: Return to list
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Sep 2017 10:31:29 -0400
  ...Welcome back! -Dick- 87 Tin Top Syncro -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Shirewood Sent: Sunday...
• Looking for stock plastic hub cap for 87 GL tin top
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 10 Sep 2021 14:27:28 -0700
  Does anyone have a stock 1987 Vanagon GL hubcap FS? (aka “flying saucer” style) I just need one and it doesn’t need to...