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  • Re: output of alternator in '85 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Mon, 19 Nov 2001 15:32:56 -0500
    ...Terry <sgterry@ENGINEERING.UCSB.EDU> wrote: >Hi, > >Can anyone tell me if a (stock) '85 Westy has a 65 amp or 90 amp alternator...
  • westy wiring
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Tue, 21 May 2002 10:27:11 -0700
    ...where is the main power cord for the westy stuff (sink, fridge) and is the westy light on the same circuit? thanks matthew 86...
  • camping europe in westy
    Historical mailing list - Art McGinn
    Wed, 17 Dec 2003 16:20:10 -0800
    has anyone out there shipped a westy or a van to europe and back and-or westy camped on that continent? we're planning...
  • Westy Tent sources
    Historical mailing list - Lund
    Mon, 29 Jul 1996 01:35:19 -0700 (PDT)
    There has been a lot of talk about the high prices that Westy tents command. Does any one have a source for new Westy...
  • Add one Westy to the list
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Sat, 19 Apr 1997 01:21:35 -0400
    Hey Joel, Add me to the list of '90 Westy Owners! (Now the proud new owner of a 90 Westy plus our 87 Wolfsburg...
  • Re: WestyMods
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Thu, 31 Jul 2003 17:11:56 GMT
    >Anyone have a list of useful/cool Westy Mods websites? Here's a couple http://www.autobahn.mb.ca/~rrh/Westy%20Mods.htm http...
  • Re: FS: rare westy single middle seat on swival lockbox
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Mon, 12 Sep 2005 15:29:10 -0400
    ...rare westy single middle seat on swival lockbox for sale: rare westy single middle swival seat on lockbox. swivals 360�, has seatbelts, and storage...
  • Westy values
    Historical mailing list - David Cromwell
    Sat, 24 Jan 2004 07:49:21 -0800
    ...Steven, sorry for your loss of a beloved Westy. Once you get it back or replaced, start your file on Westy's for insurance...
  • Van sightings California
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Sat, 20 Jul 2002 18:02:54 -0700
    Saw an Oregon plated white syncro [Westy?]going north on CA 1 outside of Santa Cruz, a white Westy going east on I 80...
  • Re: Early Westy prices!!
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:40:04 -0700
    My first off-the-showroom-floor Westy was an '88, no A/C and it was $23K. This one smacks of Go Westy with...
  • Re: Nice looking syncro for sale
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:09:24 -0500
    ...I don't get it - so what if it is not a Westy. Westy's are great but not everyone wants a Westy. I...
  • Re: Normal mpg?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 27 Aug 2007 16:23:14 -0700
    ...Year Model Engine Trans Owner mpg Comments 88 Westy n/a 5-speed Todd Last 16.5 205/70 R14 tires 84 Westy 1...
  • Re: Westy Burner stars.. All Westy Owners READ!
    Historical mailing list - pete owsianowski
    Mon, 28 Jun 2004 19:24:59 -0500
    ...Real conversation pieces! Pete '87 Westy "Joe's Van" > Hi all. I hope all is well on the list, I haven't lurked in...
  • Re: What's an 84 Wolfsburg?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 20:40:52 EDT
    ...wheras a regular '84 GL van or westy has no power steering, no tach, (and no armrests on the westys) the '84 Wolfys got...
  • Barbie ice cube trays for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 May 2004 12:36:36 EDT
    Ken kicked Barbie out of the westy, and now he wants her mini ice cube trays gone too.. i asked him what he wanted...
  • Need Parts 82 Diesel Westy
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Mon, 8 Sep 1997 15:40:32 -0500
    Volks/Vendors, I need the 2 upper/2 lower radiator shock mounting bolts for 1982 Diesel Westy. Thanks Mark B. Magee 87GL 82 Diesel...
  • WTB, front table hardware-'85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - W. Silva
    Wed, 25 Feb 1998 18:28:20 -0500
    Looking for the hardware-plate from under side of table for an '85 Westy. Apparently earlier years are different. TIA Wendy & John '85 Westy...
  • Renting Westy in CA
    Historical mailing list - Wil Barker
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 15:15:24 -0500
    I've heard there are places that rent Westys on the left coast. (CA) Anyone know of any leads? Thanks again! - Wil Barker '85...
  • Westy Power Cord
    Historical mailing list - Hooper, Mark
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 15:52:53 -0400
    I recently purchased a westy that is missing the power cord. What gauge cord do I need to buy or does it matter? Mark...
  • output of alternator in '85 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Scott G. Terry
    Wed, 14 Nov 2001 17:25:59 -0800
    Hi, Can anyone tell me if a (stock) '85 Westy has a 65 amp or 90 amp alternator? Thanks, Scott '85 Westy "Pearl" Santa...
  • Oil Weight Reccomendation
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 08:43:47 -0700
    Folks, Looking for oil weight / brand recommendations for a 1/9L 1985 Westy in Phoenix, AZ. Larry Chase 85 Westy "RoadHaus" 90 Westy Syncro...
  • EB04 - Long Distance Apology
    Historical mailing list - ncbus
    Thu, 22 Apr 2004 19:54:28 -0400
    ...Ben 1973 Westy, Montreal,QC 918 miles Andre - 1987 Syncro Westy - Gatineau, QC - 862 miles Cory 1966 Westy Cornwall, ON -845 miles AJ 1968...
  • Re: dimensions of bottom bed
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 2 Jun 2009 15:43:35 -0600
    Oooops, just reread Kim's post & I think I got confused by his comparing a regular vanagon bed & a Westy bed & the upper bunk...
  • Auto Tranny for sail
    Historical mailing list - Bob Calkins
    Fri, 8 May 1998 21:30:47 -0700
    I have a 79 Westy Automatic Tranny for sale if anyone is interested. good tranny, Westy caught fire...tranny is ok, not burned. Can...
  • Trip to Ireland - Westy rental
    Historical mailing list - Royston, Jerry
    Fri, 10 Sep 2004 16:04:00 -0400
    I'm off to Ireland in a couple of weeks and was wondering if anyone knew of a place that rents Westy's over...
  • FS: 3 sets of westy curtains 80-86 westy.. windhield curtains, hatch screens etc
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 19 Sep 2005 03:19:23 EDT
    i have a few sets of westy curtains.. some the beige/brown 80-82 style, some the 83-84 striped/checked pattern, some the...
  • Re: differences in '91 westys vs earlier westys
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Tue, 21 Jun 2016 18:27:25 -0400
    ...I had a late '88 production Westy imported/sold as an '89 model year and it had the taller door. > > Ron Salmon > The Bus...
  • Re: NEW? slider door for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 May 2015 17:35:54 -0400
    Are you guys aware of any new doors? Are they of good quality? oh....and if you have a westy.. make sure they change...
  • jumpseat for sale - add to westy or van behind front pass seat
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Oct 2003 12:13:16 EDT
    ...grey velour, but can be recovered in tan if you have a earlier 80-86 westy/van. fits all '80-'91 vanagons and westys...
  • jumpseat for sale - add to westy or van behind front pass seat
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Dec 2003 14:01:49 EST
    ...grey velour, but can be recovered in tan if you have a earlier 80-86 westy/van. fits all '80-'91 vanagons and westys...
  • jumpseat for sale - add to westy or van behind front pass seat
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 25 Jan 2004 17:44:05 EST
    ...grey velour, but can be recovered in tan if you have a earlier 80-86 westy/van. fits all '80-'91 vanagons and westys...
  • Re: Carlsbad beach morning VW van count 6/15/14
    Historical mailing list - raymond markett
    Sun, 15 Jun 2014 11:08:59 -0700
    How cool!� I am dreaming of driving my Westy down the coast from San Francisco to San Diego. I know Half Moon Bay, Santa...
  • Looking at Air-Cooled Westys
    Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
    Wed, 29 May 2002 01:37:49 -0700
    Hi Stan and other Air-cooled experts, I bought a pristine '89 Westy about a year ago and absolutely love it. My girlfriend and...
  • Re: westy rust redux
    Historical mailing list - John Langowski
    Mon, 29 Jan 2001 18:29:39 -0600
    ...westy rust redux > can anyone advise me just how bad this rust looks? > http://www.scruznet.com/~cikasper/pics/westy/seam.jpg > http://www...
  • 85 Westy Window Sticker
    Historical mailing list - Mike Riley
    Fri, 21 Dec 2012 23:09:39 -0500
    do you mean the factory invoice sticker? I have mine from my 85 westy do you mind saying what you want to do with...
  • Nice 91 Westy GL at Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sat, 9 Oct 1999 18:41:09 -0500
    ...Check out this tricked out Westy, Ebay Item number 177626258 Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy "Iron Igloo" Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Founding Member of "Vanagon's...
  • Re: window screens
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 15 Jul 2001 11:37:45 EDT
    you need westy side windows to use the westy screens. i have some westy side windows for sale w/ screes. $75 ea w/ screens...
  • Re: How do you spell Westphalia?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
    Thu, 15 Sep 94 08:35 PDT
    ...produced this > relatively inane, and useless info: > > Westfalia > Westfallia > Westphalia > WESTY > Westy > westy > Westys > > I seem to remember this spelling question on the ACT......
  • Metric Cubic Measurements of '84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Wed, 08 Jan 1997 04:40:04 -0500
    ...This week, I'm separated from both my Westy and my Bentley manual. Can anyone figure the dimension of a Westy from the bottom...
  • My 91 Westy For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Wed, 7 Jul 1999 18:07:29 -0500
    Volks, All considered, our 91 Westy will be leaving us, it is for sale. See it at: http://www.flash.net/~condor2/ Tis' a...
  • jumpseat for sale - add to westy or van behind front pass seat
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 6 Dec 2003 13:24:34 EST
    ...grey velour, but can be recovered in tan if you have a earlier 80-86 westy/van. fits all '80-'91 vanagons and westys...
  • Re: Adding Arm Rests to an Early Vanagon - 1981
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 16 Feb 2020 03:36:37 +0000
    Westy seat bottom cushions are thinner so that when on the swivels they become the approximate height of a non-Westy seat.  Seat bottom...
  • FS: 1980 Westy - PICTURES!
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 11:22:22 -0700
    I've put some pictures of that '80 Westy that's for sale in Los Angeles on my website. As I said in my...
  • Tire Blocking Safety Question (not the usual one :)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:25:57 -0800
    ...http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/WestyDriveway2.jpg/WestyDriveway2-full;init:.jpg http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/WestyDriveway1.jpg/WestyDriveway1-full;init:.jpg Since the front will...
  • Re: Early Westy prices!!
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:39:10 -0500
    ...Early Westy prices!! This must be a record asking price for a stock 1984 Westy. Sure it is the Wolfy model of that year...
  • Can a rear storage cabinet from a Westy be installed into a non-westy Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
    Fri, 16 Mar 2001 08:09:54 -0500
    ...If I find a rear storage cabinet from a Westy, can it be installed into a non-Westy syncro? I have an '87 Syncro...
  • Re: Finished westy conversion
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 9 Mar 2004 14:03:46 EST
    In a message dated 3/9/2004 10:27:26 AM Pacific Standard Time, vw4x4@FYI.NET writes: << I just finished my westy conversion...
  • Anyone looking for a Westy???
    Historical mailing list - walt spak
    Sat, 7 Aug 2004 13:15:19 -0400
    Members, I just talked to the brother of a friend who wants to sell his Westy. I think $12,000. Here is what I...
  • AC Fan Switch for 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jim Ogul
    Thu, 20 Jun 2013 11:46:06 -0400
    Anyone know where I can get an AC fan switch for an 85 Westy? All the ones I see listed are for 86 on...
  • Re: Why I LOVE My Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 15:33:21 -0500
    Wonderful treatis on Westy's, Phaedra. Glad to see your posts back on the board. (Maybe they were there, but I missed them.) Dave...
  • westy interior for sale:Re: How much for Westy Interior Parts?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 Jul 2002 03:46:03 EDT
    if youre interested i have a westy interior for sale...sofabed, cabinets, sink, fridge, table, etc.. fits all vanagons p-mail me chris
  • A Better Look at the Airstream
    Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 20:35:12 -0500
    ...http://www.treehugger.com/files/2005/09/nissan_airstrea.php Pete '87 Westy "Joe's Van" '79 Westy '77 Westy Www.busesbythebeach.com
  • Solar powered vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Nancy & Jon Rizzo
    Tue, 18 Mar 2008 20:06:58 -0600
    ...http://www.verdier.ca/ Nancy & Jon Rizzo 71 Westy (project) 86 Westy Auto (for sale) 86 Syncro Westy (hers) 88 Syncro GL (his)
  • Re: shame on you Go Westy!!! Re: A 2009 Heads Up
    Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
    Thu, 1 Jan 2009 09:28:13 -0800
    ...shame on you Go Westy!!! Re: A 2009 Heads Up In a message dated 1/1/09 10:05:16 AM Eastern Standard Time...
  • Vanagon Wiki Haaaalp????? (was Re: VanagonWiki.net up, and running(NEEDS CONTENT))
    Historical mailing list - BA
    Thu, 1 Nov 2007 20:56:01 -0700
    ...http://www.vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Westy-Specific/Westy_curtains ??? Inquiring minds want to know ... B&S '87 Westy 'Esmerelda Blanc' SoCal
  • Eurovan seats into Vanagon Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 20 Feb 2009 03:29:53 -0800
    We’ve been wanting more comfortable seats in the Westy and I’ve read that the EV seat swap into a regular Vanagon is...
  • Re: westy bug screens into vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
    Mon, 1 May 2000 13:02:29 EDT
    >Stuart wrote: >The Westy sliding side windows are specific to the Westy and come with screens, but the rear hatch screen will work. You...
  • Re: how uncommon are ....
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
    Mon, 26 Aug 2002 19:00:21 -0500
    81 w/out skylight spurgin.net/westy1.htm ds At 16:56 8/26/2002 -0700, dave bowers wrote: >Westys with out a sky...
  • Westys in Potrero Hill, San Francisco
    Historical mailing list - Tina and Yoel Crane
    Tue, 4 Jan 2005 10:06:30 -0800
    Just curious to see if our westy owning neighbors are on the list. These 3 vans are all within 1-2 blocks of our...
  • Salvage Value, totalled Westy?
    Historical mailing list - louiZe christensen
    Fri, 24 Mar 2000 13:24:28 -0500
    Greetings Volks; Can you advise as to the expected average SALVAGE value (Southeast US) for a (rolled) totalled 89 Westy with 64,000k and...