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  • Re: It's the annoying little things...
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:34:39 -0400
    Hi steven, As a blind guy I try very hard not to drop small parts. If it happens I keep a strong magnet around...
  • Re: Online Vendor(s) for older Audis?
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Fri, 21 Aug 2009 18:34:12 -0400
    ...ski car from a friend. We're all so spoiled here with the outstanding availability of vendors to supply us with replacement parts for...
  • Re: Help!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 8 May 1995 13:06:11 -0700 (PDT)
    ...If you don't want to pull it youself, there are some "auto dismantlers" that take their cars all apart and put the parts...
  • Vanagon in South-Africa
    Historical mailing list - Renier Marais
    Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:29:45 +0200
    ...Caravelle) and tell me if there are more >components than just the grille/lites/emblem, and fasteners. Chris According to the local VW parts...
  • Steering Parts Failure
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 19:51:51 -0700
    ...Any other steering parts/maitenance I should take care of while i am doing this? thanks Steve
  • Re: Buying parts from Canada
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 23 Jul 2004 05:23:28 EDT
    ...There is absolutely no reason why Customs needs your SS number to purchase parts or any other items for that matter from Canada. End...
  • Re: front seat swivel removal
    Historical mailing list - walt spak
    Tue, 27 Apr 2004 13:16:58 -0400
    Eric, I have removed regular seat tracks from a parts car & assume the swivels are attached in the same way - spot welds. Try a...
  • Westy for sale
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 13 May 2006 17:49:19 -0700
    FOR SALE Since I just bought a syncro country homes [to be convert to a Westy interior, more storage, by far, don't care...
  • Re: 97 Golf Clutch Job (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - wb6otg
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 13:32:06 -0400
    If its like the older clutches on the front engine cars, the pressure plate bolts need a 9mm 12 point socket. That's not...
  • Python Reman. Parts- the Source
    Historical mailing list - Carl Turner
    Thu, 4 Sep 1997 14:47:39 -0400
    ...making their boat payments for them by buying so many parts. Good Luck, Carl Turner 84 Westfilthia, et al.... BTW, these Proline guys seem...
  • Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Oil temp gauges, choices? Using water temp sender + gauge?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 13 Sep 2012 19:01:36 -0700
    ...Especially for parts pulled from a 25 year old car, with date codes on the parts indicating they are really that old. The third...
  • Website problem?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 6 Apr 1999 20:32:25 -0400
    ...parts listings and shopping cart give you any error messages, time outs, or whatever. Really, this is not a lame attempt to sell parts...
  • Rediscover the Americas Drive About - Parts Giveaway " PART ONE" >>>> RESULTS
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Fri, 10 May 2002 10:01:35 -0700
    Vanagon List Members, Here's the results of my Westy parts giveaway ..... Winners and Runner ups. WINNERS >>> Please contact me immediately to make arrangements...
  • Re: New Classic Carr Federal Tarrif
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Wed, 20 Jun 2018 22:51:35 +0000
    ...I prefer German parts anyway. On Wed, Jun 20, 2018, 5:41 PM John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > Just saw a blurb on...
  • Re: clutch chatter
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Thu, 27 Mar 2014 09:54:52 -0700
    ...new parts. https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/ClutchHousing# Sorry for the detour Dave. Neil. On 3/27/14, Tom Carchrae <tom@carchrae.net> wrote...
  • Parting '88 & '89 Carat / Wolfsburg Vans
    Historical mailing list - Joe Kearns
    Mon, 13 May 2013 07:34:59 -0400
    I am parting both an '88 & '89 Carat / Wolfsburg vans if anyone is looking for some parts. I am located in Merrimack NH if...
  • Window size differences Westy vs. Non-Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:27:14 -0400
    ...pattern would have to be slightly altered. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: WTB - Trans-Awn 2000 or Parts
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 25 Mar 2010 20:18:17 -0700
    ...keep it 'furled'....You should see all the awning-parts, ventilation hatches and cargo boxes alongside the interstate through the Columbia River Gorge, where...
  • List Vultures/Parts Dealers and the List
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 17 Jul 1996 01:49:38 -0300 (ADT)
    ...4) Finally, if your business is buying and selling car parts then getting time off work to go pickup a vehicle doesn't even...
  • Re: Some used Vanagon parts duty-free? (under NAFTA)
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Mon, 5 Nov 2007 20:11:11 -0800
    ...On 11/5/07, Scott Daniel - Shazam <scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote: > There's a deal about 'parts for an antique car' possibly. > I sent...
  • question about carat/wolfsburg "lowering" springs
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 22 May 2006 17:03:30 EDT
    ...i have both '87 wolfy and '90 carat parts vans here but the springs are still on the vans and its hard to tell...
  • Re: heater advice - WTB heater core
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:27:18 -0600
    Matthew, as I understand it, the culprit is the rubber seal (GoWesty carries it) that fits in the on/off valve, unless it is...
  • Re: German Wants To Join!
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 7 May 1995 12:02:19 -0300
    ...While it's difficult to bring a car into this country, Canada, bringing in used parts is trivial, just pay duty on the purchase...
  • Re: Adding AC to a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
    Mon, 23 Sep 2002 18:44:47 -0400
    ...I got almost all of the interior parts out of the van and then I gave up. It is a huge job. Getting the...
  • Fryday: '85GL Pay it Forward Update
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 5 Sep 2008 11:00:27 -0500
    ...Enjoy your Friday! -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Trading a Westy for a Rangerover?
    Historical mailing list - Nate Saylor
    Sat, 3 Sep 2005 20:32:52 -0700
    ...decent cars in general, but they need to be kept in top shape or one problem will create two more. Also the parts are...
  • Re: That recent post bashing Tiico..one on Yahoo subaru too.
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Fri, 9 Nov 2007 05:14:55 -0800
    ...a Southeastern US car, so no rust on it. It even had the original muffler and clutch! Yes, some parts were replaced, like engine...
  • Oil leak - '91 Carat - 2'1L
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 20 Dec 2014 20:14:04 -0600
    ...Need to order parts! John
  • Re: 1976-1986 VOLTSWAGON VANGON GLOVE BOX
    Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
    Tue, 9 Jul 2013 17:16:28 -0500
    ...www.ebay.com/itm/1976-1986-VOLTSWAGON-VANAGON-GLOVE-BOX-/330928373043?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4d0cde3d33&vxp=mtr > > > Robert > 1982 Westfalia >
  • Re: Frydaye - New achievement
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 11 Mar 2011 11:51:38 -0500
    ...vw/gallery/pix/774294.jpg > Nice! -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: Hitting a Milestone - sort of
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:48:57 -0400
    ...what I thought :) -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor) '86 (We call this one Scrap) '78 Bus (Melissa...
  • Re: '90 2.1: What are the chances that I just fried my engine? UPDATE 2
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:46:50 -0400
    ...I was surprised. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Bad news on heated blanket group purchase
    Historical mailing list - Tarheel
    Mon, 5 Feb 2001 15:29:25 -0500
    ...carrying them anymore. I guess that kills this thread unless another alternative pops up.:( Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86 cabrio Vanagon Partsmobiles
  • test
    Historical mailing list - Jim Henry
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:57:01 -0500
    ...com (Lois) really neat stuff 84 GSL-SE 85 GSL-SE (parts car) 84 Vanagon Westfalia camper 95 Oldsmobile Aurora 93 Geo Prism 87...
  • Re: Van hit by tornado
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Sun, 27 Jul 2003 11:10:01 -0600
    ...a tornado last fall in Indianapolis, parts of the Vanagon were flooded but no major damage. Cars around me had all their windows blown...
  • Looking for a sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Fowler
    Mon, 5 Mar 2007 15:13:59 -0800
    ...of a parts van or have one lying around? Thanks Shawn 87 Westy --------------------------------- Looking for earth-friendly autos? Browse Top Cars by "Green Rating...
  • Re: Replacing seats?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Wed, 24 Oct 2007 16:00:54 -0500
    ...http://www.sewfineproducts.com/ -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new Home...
  • Re: New product -- grille emblems
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Tue, 5 Feb 2008 16:06:34 -0500
    ...88-'91 vans as well? -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new...
  • Re: Oettinger 2.8 1991 Wolfy for sale in MI
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:41:39 -0500
    ...someone did respray over the existing rust. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: 2 person middle seat avail
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:22:00 -0500
    ...Crazy people. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: Looking for some parts / questions on problems
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:57:45 -0700
    ...On 6/23/08, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > > > - map holder for the passenger side. > > > > Careful here--you won't be able...
  • Re: YAHOO!!!! Blackbeard SUCCESS ! ! !
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:21:54 -0500
    ...I hope Blackbeards recovery from here on out is quick. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa...
  • Re: Bumper Sticker
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:08:52 -0500
    ...I love the "I fling poo" sticker as well. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
  • Re: I love my Bus
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 6 Oct 2008 15:27:19 -0500
    ...I use it often. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: [T2] WOOO HOOO!! Bus BRRR is Two Weeks Away! (Buses By the Beach Event)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:25:56 -0500
    ...I'll have to drink them in honor of the event :) -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus...
  • Re: Trip Report and some Lucky misfortunes
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 5 Jan 2009 18:43:40 -0500
    ...I thought that was right but wasn't sure. -- Thanks, Jeff '90 Carat (Grover) '86 (We call this one Parts) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
  • ETKA Program Ups & Downs
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Mon, 18 Sep 2000 21:58:06 -0700
    ...the parts you have to put it back together. It also gives you the year break of the part for your car (that helps...
  • My bus parts Stolen!!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 09 Jul 1996 08:36:48
    Just received word that 2 or more people gained access to where my 2 '63 parts busses were (along with several other splitties) and...
  • Re: Buying a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
    Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:58:47 -0700
    ...cost? Local VW guru wants $240 parts > and labor, VW dlr. wants $405 (not!), and a "foreign car" mech says he'll > install it...
  • Re: Shipping Heavy / Bulky Parts ... "Hand Off"
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Fri, 23 Nov 2001 16:05:49 -0500
    ...Of >course UPS insurance is a reasonable option and has been used on more expensive >parts. > >Happy Thanksgiving to all, hope many get to...
  • with everybody going on trips and such ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 15 Jun 2002 13:39:55 -0500
    ...Even more when you've got All the spare parts your money can buy Hidden under the seat, stacked so careful and neat, In...
  • Re: RockAuto Vanagon Parts Sale
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:28:15 -0500
    ...RockAuto Vanagon Parts Sale From the Samba: http://www.rockauto.com/RSS/vehiclefeeds.php?carcode=1286456&m=wc&l=en&html=true i.e...
  • 84 Westy alternator mount studs breaking
    Historical mailing list - Josie Lamb Williams
    Sun, 27 Sep 2009 11:55:04 -0400
    ...very reputable shop and mechanic Harold at Gene�s Foreign Car Service and Parts Broomall, Pennsylvania. I trust he did it right yet, they...
  • Re: LVC: Online Vendor(s) for older Audis?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 21 Aug 2009 16:13:57 -0700
    ...ski car from a friend. > > We're all so spoiled here with the outstanding availability of > vendors to supply us with replacement parts for...
  • Re: Parts cleaners
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Feb 1995 13:45:43 -0500
    ...So next time you smell me out in the garage, i'm not touching up my nails, i'm cleaning car parts!! >Christopher Bridge...
  • Re: Tranny rebuild question
    Historical mailing list - Mark Fisher
    Tue, 14 Sep 1999 07:26:38 +1000
    ...the new parts to fix this. Cheers Mark At 01:38 13/09/99 -0400, you wrote: >I was reading Tom Carrington's excellent...
  • Re: Coolant hose needed urgently!
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 21:13:12 -0600
    ...Ask for Sean in Parts. Good Service. Reasonable prices for a Dealership. 1-800-876-5199. Just placed an order to Camelback today for...
  • Re: SPAM?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Thu, 9 Aug 2007 07:52:24 -0700
    ...you any part for your car - We deliver parts > worldwide - Just send us an email with your parts requirements* > > > > > > Got it here ! > > Cheers, > > Frank...
  • Re: someone save a vanagon just south of Chicago
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
    Thu, 29 Nov 2007 22:18:30 -0500
    ...mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransont3/notavwclub/ * >> >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Thanks, >> >> Jeff >> '90 Carat (Grover) >> '86 (We call this one Parts) >> '85 GL (Preparing to move to a new...
  • Re: Use of VW Dealers computer
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Tue, 9 Mar 2010 15:53:56 -0800
    ...When I went to a Chevy dealership for parts for a Monte Carlo in 1992, not a single parts book was present in the...