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The "CD-ROM" is a GO....
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 25 Oct 1999 23:52:40 EDT
...Put as subject "CD-ROM." List time frame that you are planning to rebuild. It will be web based, with sounds, pictures, text, etc...
Re: want to buy a fox, (no on the Fox, BUY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sun, 26 Apr 1998 23:28:25 -0700
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Re: shocks
Historical mailing list - brad horner
Tue, 7 Apr 1998 07:20:49 -0400
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" > format: > Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html > No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html > ------------------------------------------- > Sherwood Automotive...
Re: Anyone Installed/Used One of these?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Wed, 28 Mar 2012 21:55:29 -0700
...Your tank seems to sit much closer to the frame rail than mine does and the mounting bracket for the frame rail is different...
Re: Rear Heater leak, removing the plastic shroud.
Historical mailing list
Sun, 26 Feb 2012 23:36:39 -0500
...Is there a process to remove the plastic shroud without removing the rear seat and frame? The Bentley manual shows a diagram of the...
Re: Bus Depot auxiliary battery hook up kit #1738-cant figure it out
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Sat, 1 Oct 2005 14:49:03 -0700
...I'm going to guess that a previous owner removed the frame and riveted the hinged type cover. The added frame makes doing anything...
Re: Need Help Replacing a Sliding Window Pane
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 22 Sep 2005 06:58:37 -0400
...In the past, I have removed this window pane by using > > one or two scissor jacks to vertically spread apart the window > > frame enough...
Re: Vanagon side window question
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 12 Sep 2006 23:26:55 -0400
...Inside the frames the glass is different as is the location of the latch. Westies are different because of the screens. You can, however...
Re: Syncor chasis & Sunroof Vanagon shell
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sun, 26 Jan 2003 21:06:34 -0800
...The sides and top do not detach from the floor, so there is no such thing as a Syncro "rolling frame". Mike Snow
Re: Sum Roofs in a 1991 GL?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Tue, 6 Jun 2000 20:57:22 EDT
...Use a thin frame rather than thick frame model sun roof. Robert
Re: Reason for Saddle-shaped gas tank
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Fri, 22 Sep 2006 11:22:50 -0600
> The older T2 vans used the framerails I believe, a la Bug, to dispense the heat to the front aka heater channels. The earlier...
Re: 1990 Westy - do 3 transmissions have same problem?
Historical mailing list - Mark Brush
Sat, 15 Oct 2005 23:59:25 -0400
...Before I make all the other adjustments...does anyone know where exactly the front-end trans bracket should bolt to the frame? Should it...
Re: ? Cleaning Crusty Oil from Nicklel Plated Bike Frame?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sun, 18 Apr 2004 01:36:48 -0400
...The oil drip (English parallel twin, of course) was in a spot where the > exhaust header is routed tight to the frame and so...
Re: Wing window removal?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:53:13 -0400
...I have >> disassembled the door about as far as I can, and I can't see how to get the >> wing window frame out...
WBX Digifant Ground Check. No Continuity Between Some Points.
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sat, 9 Jun 2012 12:25:53 -0700
...Under these conditions: - grounds between engine and frame cleaned and ok, new braided strap between engine and frame - battery negative clamp dis-connected, ECU...
Re: windshield and gasket
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:46:27 -0400
...My Safelite actually ground some rust on the window frame and applied an antioxidant to it. Check if yours will too On Tue, Jul...
65 pop-out window disassembly
Historical mailing list - Steve Junor (02) 950 3192
Wed, 06 Mar 1996 09:37:00 +1100
Hullo all, Does anyone have any brilliant ideas about how to disassemble the pop-out back window frames on my '65 bus. I'm...
Re: Sliding door pops open on 90 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Tue, 2 Apr 2002 00:15:24 -0800
Hi Tim, My 90 GL sliding door pops open once in a while and I have adjusted the catch on the door frame. The...
Re: Pop top seal Manafacturer
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:38:07 -0800
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Re: Removing internal window rubber
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:01:14 -0500
...frames on the vehicle but rather the rubber WITHIN the window frame > that seals the edges of the sliding windows to the frame. > > Is...
Re: 87 syncro: replacing exhaust components
Historical mailing list - Rob
Sun, 11 May 1997 10:09:57 -0400
>Is that where the skid rail can contact the exhaust if it's bent up? >I bent my skid frame again on a bad...
Re: Door vents
Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
Mon, 1 Sep 1997 14:46:17 +0200
...Then the ductwork goes up to the overhead frame rails. In the Bus option of the T3 you got fresh air vents left and...
Re: sway bar wiggling
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Fri, 17 Mar 2006 14:05:19 -0500
...Every time I stepped on the brake I got a thump from this rod knocking on the frame. I would suspect thatimproper motion in...
Re: Replacing window screens?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:59:19 -0500
You have to be very careful getting the plastic frame out. Work from below and you'll see the two plastic "latches" that must...
Re: Fox (VW, but not vanagon)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 2 Apr 1998 22:17:05 -0800
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
door panel pain
Historical mailing list - Helge Weissig
Mon, 15 Jul 2002 06:28:42 -0700
...Should I just look for the little nobbins that attach the panel to the frame or are there more permanent, yet elegant (painted M8...
Reinforcing Skid Plate Frame Rails
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Mon, 19 May 1997 16:00:52 -0400
...What you do is bolt these two pieces onto the frame rails about half way between the front and back of this skid plate...
Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:26:13 -0700
...Mount Bracket & Frame Is... | |.... more than 1/8" ? | |Re: the WBX transmission I've installed in my '81. | |As anticipated, the front bracket on...
Re: FYI - Venting for mobile refrigerators
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Fri, 6 Jul 2007 10:13:02 -0700
...The frame is metal is cool to the touch, so air being drawn > against it should get cooled down. I dunno about that -- the...
Re: HOW TO REMOVE WESTY SCREENS: Re: Westy Window Install
Historical mailing list
Wed, 16 Oct 2002 13:59:37 EDT
...position by moving the tabs around the slots > in > the aluminum frame." > > What does "moveing the tabs around the slots" in real world application...
Re: vanagon trailer hitch FS
Historical mailing list
Thu, 29 Dec 2005 15:18:24 EST
i have a heavy duty SA Vanagon frame mount trailer hitch FS if anyones interested.. replaces your bumper brackets and mounts up into your...
Re: Tape for frame openings, update
Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
Fri, 10 Jan 2014 00:46:37 -0800
...Tape for frame openings, update Hi listers, Recently I asked the list for a recommendation for tape to replace that failing on the frame...
Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 21 Aug 2015 11:20:59 -0700
...Ends could be done in place as I did; the bar might require removing the frame to install it. Yrs, d
spare tire tray nut
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 17 Jun 2011 08:09:55 -0700
...I'm guessing it was a nut tack welded inside the box section of frame, but not sure. This diagram shows something different than...
RE:
Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
Fri, 1 Dec 95 00:36:48 UT
...Though i ended up finding mine at a junk yard Thanks Chris - That's where I got the measurements from - the frame on my...
Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:53:19 -0800
...With my frame hole repair, the inner lip of one bushing did not sit flush with the frame hole face. After all parts were...
Re: Frame mounted receiver hitch wanted
Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 15:04:53 -0400
...know where I can get a > class II or class III frame mounted receiver hitch for a Vanagon ? > I know > about the Dennis Haynes...
sliding window removal question
Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
Tue, 18 May 1999 23:47:53 MDT
...Does anyone know how to remove the sliding window from the frame on either side of vanagons? I have found a previous "how-to...
Re: windshield wiper
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 22 Dec 2000 08:46:27 -0800
...Remove the frame. Be sure to note > (carefully) the location of the arm on the motor gearbox prior to > removal from the frame. Remove...
Re: sliding door vent window
Historical mailing list
Fri, 9 Feb 1996 09:04:55 -0500
...I'm wondering if I have to buy a whole new frame >or if the frame is in pieces and I could buy the...
WTB: driver's side middle screened window for westy
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 3 Mar 1998 09:01:20 -0500
...Driver's side screened sliding window and frame for a westy (the middle window behind the driver's door). Frame must be of the...
Re: Wing Window loose, checked and its not connected to the door within the door frame
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:14:05 -0400
...checked and its not > connected to the door within the door frame. > > i.e. it floats and has no resistance. > > How do I reseat...
Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 5 May 2012 15:22:03 -0400
i At 07:14 PM 5/4/2012, Jack Botts wrote: >" the fuel pump is grounded on the frame right by the fuel pump...
FOR SALE
Historical mailing list - Darrel
Tue, 15 Jul 2003 23:54:05 -0400
1-black frame side sliding window drivers side missing latch 60.00 1-black frame just frame no glass passengers side 20.00 1...
Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 17:14:28 -0700
...Mount Bracket & Frame Is... > .... more than 1/8" ? > > Re: the WBX transmission I've installed in my '81. > > As anticipated, the front bracket on...
Loud Fuel Pump/Fuel Pump Mount - Was: Thank you Go Westy
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:39:45 -0400
...I also considered when I hook this to the frame putting a small peice of FatMat or something similar between the frame and the...
Re: HF Specials
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 1 Jun 2012 07:34:07 -0700
...At the very fine (and critical) settings that are required and the fragile nature of bike frames and components, a low-cost, possibly wrongly...
Re: The pickup thing
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:44:43 -0800
...Regardless of which is better for what reasons(which is subjective > anyhow) the answer is Dana Corp, which designed and manufactures both > frames. > > That...
Curtains
Historical mailing list - suunytoday7
Fri, 8 Sep 2006 14:03:57 -0700
...Cut the frame material to length and drill slightly larger holes in each end in order to mount the piece. On a couple of...
Re: Westy sliding windows.
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:25:33 -0500
...I cut the screen to fit the frame then put a fine line of > silicone > >>> caulk on the screen contact surfaces then pressed the...
Re: Nylon window track guides for sliding window 84 waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 6 Apr 1998 13:47:47 -0700
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Tue, 25 Aug 2015 08:52:48 -0700
...Supporting the pop top to remove the frame Is there anything holding the bar in there besides a screw on either side? I was...
Re: VW factory tent repair
Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:48:02 -0700
...One of the > metal corner frame pieces is cracked. Does anyone know of a company > that either repairs tent frames or can make replica...
Re: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
Historical mailing list - Mike S
Tue, 21 Dec 2010 18:02:13 -0500
At 03:07 PM 12/21/2010, neil n wrote... >Yellow circle shows where a rubber strip is between frame and tank. >There were...
Re: seats
Historical mailing list
Sat, 13 Sep 2003 15:53:34 EDT
In a message dated 9/11/03 6:27:39 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Trvlr2001@AOL.COM writes: > Chris, > The Subbie seat frame base...
Re: Source for Slider Window Screen
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Apr 2005 23:20:59 EDT
...Are ours not the original ones? Ours also look like they are > extremely hard to get out!! > > all vanagon westfalias had plastic framed window...
window frame parts problem solved
Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
Thu, 14 Sep 1995 23:24:07 -0400 (EDT)
Well some of you will remember my problem, which was the PO lost some crucial window frame parts, and I, never having owned a...
sliding door vent window
Historical mailing list - Crazed Idiot
Thu, 08 Feb 1996 13:59:56 EST
...I'm wondering if I have to buy a whole new frame or if the frame is in pieces and I could buy the...
Re: window cranks
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Sat, 26 Jun 1999 03:17:10 +0200
...I've put on the chrome/black handles together with chrome inner handles and frames from a 68 Bug. The handle's frames leave...
Re: Will someone please go KISS this guy!!!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 17 Oct 2003 07:48:03 EDT
...no dropping of bodies onto frames like the bug..the van body is not unboltable... looks like a running parts car to me.. or...