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Re: vanagon westy --> eurovan westy?
Historical mailing list - tony yeh
Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:37:02 -0700
...i bonked my head on the a-pillar >(windshield post). it seems to lean back much more sharply than the >vanagons, and i had...
Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 5 Oct 2010 06:21:28 -0700
...VDO gauges in the A pillar. MobIl > 1 15W50. Syncro with lots of fiddlly bits. > > Cold start up presides of ~75 psi. > > Warm idle...
Re: Other driving distractions - who has a dash cam?
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Sun, 16 Feb 2020 10:29:15 -0800
...weather stripping as I could not >> successfully route it up the >> A pillar. (dang it!). It works great except when wearing sunglasses >> which the...
Re: Steering Column "Flex"
Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
Mon, 5 Apr 2004 22:57:20 -0700
...which runs the width of the vanagon is attached to the A > > pillars and the sheer bolts are through the angled brackets and the...
Re: Dometic failure on propane, one time
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 15 Aug 2012 12:37:09 -0500
...That will leave the upper rim of the door rather thin so you'll > want to rout out two windows with a pillar in...
Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 21:26:48 +1200
...True vans, including the awful space-compromised FWD offerings from Europe, generally have flattish windshields with strong corners at the A-pillars (eg Mercedes...
Re: test to see if list is working
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:59:15 -0500
...The same ones from the A pillar handle. > I’m a bit uncertain how to install as they have plastic stems that stick out...
Re: Steering Column "Flex"
Historical mailing list - James V
Tue, 6 Apr 2004 19:02:11 -0700
...which runs the width of the vanagon is attached to > the A >>> pillars and the sheer bolts are through the angled brackets and the...
Re: The "Real" a NEW Micro-bus, now Element with pop top
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:36:02 -0800
...The A > pillar can hide a car or lady with a shopping cart easily. The B > and C > pillars keep you from seeing cars...
Re: Luggage rack seal...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 20:51:58 -0400
...I've got a 1/4 gap > where the seal meets the passenger side a-pillar. Possibly the original seal > would fill such a...
Balls O' Fire ! !
Historical mailing list - Chris Venema
Fri, 24 May 96 08:25:13 CDT
...usual tack, when I was overtaken by a firetruck and saw a pillar of black smoke coming from about half a block away... Naturally...
Re: mounting cb radio?
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:28:12 -0600
...passenger footwell, and up behind the glove box, then up the a-pillar/windshield support (tactfully hidden behind the windshield gasket) to a through...
Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:59:30 -0400
...VDO gauges in the A pillar. MobIl >> 1 15W50. Syncro with lots of fiddlly bits. >> >> Cold start up presides of ~75 psi. >> >> Warm idle...
pop top seal ill fitting cured (I think?)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 15:12:07 EDT
...There is a gap on the passenger side of the luggage rack right over the a-pillar corner that is about 1/4 of...
Re: Luggage rack seal...
Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
Sun, 16 Jul 2000 23:35:42 -0700
...I've got a 1/4 gap > where the seal meets the passenger side a-pillar. Possibly the original seal > would fill such a...
Re: Tips for cleaning up wiring under dash
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Sun, 24 Oct 2021 10:06:25 +0200
...OEM routed the branches underneath the brake booster, heaterbox, from left to right A-pillar. The branches can be nicely zip tied to the...
Re: CB Antennas and stuff
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 09 May 95 08:26:39 CDT
...the antenna coupling through the gap) at the bottom of the A-pillar (windisheld post, with the grab handle on it), and down behind...
Re: Custom VDO/Sunpro or other brand Guages for Oil Temp, Water Temp, Volt Meter
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Thu, 21 May 2009 16:27:54 -0400
...Use two of > the 2-gauge cockpit style housings from ebay and install on top of > the speedo housing or do the A pillar...
Re: test to see if list is working
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Sat, 11 Jan 2025 13:50:55 +0000
...will tilt it out a little. The same ones from the A pillar handle. > I’m a bit uncertain how to install as they...
Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 5 Oct 2010 11:45:30 -0500
...VDO gauges in the A pillar. MobIl > >> 1 15W50. Syncro with lots of fiddlly bits. > >> > >> Cold start up presides of ~75 psi. > >> > >> Warm idle...
Re: How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock
Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 19:06:41 -0700
...swiping, but the one under my nose was stuck outside the A pillar.....I was able to just turn wipers off because I had...
Re: test to see if list is working
Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:28:12 -0800
...The same ones from the A pillar handle. > I’m a bit uncertain how to install as they have plastic stems that stick out...
Re: Luggage rack seal...
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 08:50:55 -0700
...I've got a 1/4 gap > > where the seal meets the passenger side a-pillar. Possibly the original seal > > would fill such a...
Re: Tips on running Speaker Wire to the Back speakers of a 86 Westy?
Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
Thu, 23 Mar 2000 14:33:54 -0800
...RCA cables won't fit up the a-pillar, or behind the upper racks, so it takes some engineering to wire an amp in...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
Fri, 5 Sep 2014 18:55:49 -0400
...Maybe the steering wheel cover? A pillar? Thoughts? Sure there is a ton on Samba should probably start there :) Either way, thanks for the...
Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:12:37 -0700
...VDO gauges in the A pillar. MobIl > > >> 1 15W50. Syncro with lots of fiddlly bits. > > >> > > >> Cold start up presides of ~75 psi. > > >> > > >> Warm idle...
Re: How To Disable Steering Wheel Lock
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:18:46 -0800
...swiping, but the one under my nose was stuck outside the A pillar.....I was able to just turn wipers off because I had...
Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 5 Oct 2010 12:14:53 -0500
...VDO gauges in the A pillar. MobIl > > > >> 1 15W50. Syncro with lots of fiddlly bits. > > > >> > > > >> Cold start up presides of ~75 psi. > > > >> > > > >> Warm idle...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Sat, 6 Sep 2014 00:18:25 -0600
...Maybe the steering wheel cover? A pillar? > Thoughts? Sure there is a ton on Samba should probably start there :) > > Either way, thanks for the...
Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
Historical mailing list
Fri, 8 Nov 2002 11:05:19 EST
...i drilled holes :<) -added the usual grab handle to the drivers A pillar and didnt drill thru the wires either :<) -those cheezy rubber floormates...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 5 Sep 2014 20:31:35 -1000
...Maybe the steering wheel cover? A pillar? >> Thoughts? Sure there is a ton on Samba should probably start there :) >> >> Either way, thanks for the...
Re: 2.1L engine failure? (Side question about the belts)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 24 May 2010 18:03:36 -0700
...but it's what's behind those A pillars that can get ya. Quite easily. It's not even that hard to pull out...
Re: Oil temp. ? and OP ?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:40:20 -0700
...VDO gauges in the A pillar. MobIl > >> 1 15W50. Syncro with lots of fiddlly bits. > >> > >> Cold start up presides of ~75 psi. > >> > >> Warm idle...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sat, 6 Sep 2014 11:44:30 -0400
...Maybe the steering wheel cover? A pillar? >> Thoughts? Sure there is a ton on Samba should probably start there :) >> >> Either way, thanks for the...
moving sale - cleaning garage
Historical mailing list - Rob S.
Tue, 30 Dec 2003 18:20:55 -0500
...of mine so i can't give more detail about them. A-pillar dash gauge pod. 2 gauges. was from a CRX or Civic...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Sat, 6 Sep 2014 11:58:09 -0700
...Maybe the steering wheel cover? A pillar? >> Thoughts? Sure there is a ton on Samba should probably start there :) >> >> Either way, thanks for the...
Old Spotlights.....(01624683333)
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Fri, 15 Dec 2006 08:18:32 -0700
...The kind that go through either the roof or the "A-pillar" = >just in front of the door. The kind with the handle that...
Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 29 Jul 2007 16:36:39 -0700
...True vans, including the awful space-compromised FWD offerings from Europe, generally have flattish windshields with strong corners at the A-pillars (eg Mercedes...
Re: Some aerodynamic ideas..
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 30 Jul 2007 14:27:50 +1200
...most noise was a faint rustle from the driver's side (right) A-pillar. That was with stock mirrors; hopefully the Hilux mirrors I...
NOT! - moving sale - cleaning garage
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Tue, 30 Dec 2003 19:52:21 -0600
...these belong to a friend of mine so i >can't give more detail about them. > >A-pillar dash gauge pod. 2 gauges. was...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 5 Sep 2014 13:36:44 -1000
...Maybe the steering wheel cover? A pillar? > Thoughts? Sure there is a ton on Samba should probably start there :) > > Either way, thanks for the...
Re: Flickering Oil Light at Idle
Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
Fri, 5 Sep 2014 13:35:52 -1000
...Maybe the steering wheel cover? A pillar? > Thoughts? Sure there is a ton on Samba should probably start there :) > > Either way, thanks for the...
$1800 Purchase 91' Carat-- Conclusion
Historical mailing list
Thu, 26 Jun 1997 11:28:09 -0400
...We cut the right A pillar below the hand grip. We completely removed the right door attachment beam and all of the supporting beams...
Need repair shop near Santa monica
Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
Sat, 1 Nov 2014 14:23:11 -0400
...Maybe the steering wheel cover? A pillar? > > Thoughts? Sure there is a ton on Samba should probably start there :) > > > > Either way, thanks for the...
'73 Safare Update - CB radio, cabinet, etc.
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sun, 7 May 1995 20:57:28 -0700 (PDT)
...Does that make any sense? Anyway, where the cable runs from the top of the window to the bottom (along the A-pillar) I...
Re: Stuff I did on my van today (finishing heater box refurb and misc dash-off stuff)
Historical mailing list - Bill M
Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:09:45 -0500
...This duct if I wasn't clear is on the a-pillar and on a passenger van would feed air through the front doors...
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
Tue, 14 Jun 2005 02:53:21 EDT
...windows Additional Grab handles above front doors and on driver’s A-pillar Additional convenience light above driver’s door Complete Set of Custom...
Re: 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 14 Jun 2005 12:33:55 -0500
...windows >Additional Grab handles above front doors and on driver’s A-pillar >Additional convenience light above driver’s door >Complete Set of Custom...
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg, WLE For Sale - Not Running
Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
Mon, 11 Jul 2005 22:12:33 EDT
...windows Additional Grab handles above front doors and on driver’s A-pillar Additional convenience light above driver’s door Complete Set of Custom...