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• Cool engine support rig
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 16 Oct 1999 12:18:41 -0700
  ...lash their frames down to their rafts It is nothing more than 1" flat nylon webbing with an Ancra cast aluminum cam buckle sewed...
• Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:50:57 -0700
  ...if you remove your sliding doorpanel, and build a wood or aluminum frame in > there then make your own sliding doorpanel out of thin...
• Failed Syncro V/C
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 1 Jun 1997 02:35:33 -0700
  ...What should the engine lid look like? This one has a piece of diamond-plate aluminum over the hatch. This one has a chrome...
• Fiamma and Paulchen Bike Racks for Vanagons.
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 23:58:06 EDT
  ...The Fiamma Italian made aluminum racks come equipped to hold 2 bikes and will hold up to 3 if you order an additional rail...
• Re: A/C Duct Sagging-NLA?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 09:04:02 -0500
  ...two 2" wide aluminum straps, placed them over the joints where the tunnel components join, and screwed them to the frame under the headliner...
• Re: Stud vs bolt / Merits of Macho Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 18:12:25 -0800
  HMMM....I have a spare set of the older Volvo 240 heavy aluminum bumpers. I think that they have oil shock struts as mounts...
• Re: Diff Lock Stuck On!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:32:48 -0400
  ...It is common for the aluminum sleeve to corrode and bind the shaft. You will have to remove the vacuum actuator and the switch...
• Re: Awning advice
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 25 May 2015 17:45:40 +0000
  ...https://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu/AwningProject We had previously used one of the generic EZ-UP aluminum-framed shelters but the first good rain...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 00:05:57 -0800
  ...Used windows (sliders) come with aluminum frames which make them relatively safe to ship. Windshields and back windows are not difficult to replace but...
• Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Gmail
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:32:39 -0700
  ...I help a friend install a set of aluminum framed middle windows in his Westy last weekend. It was quick and easy. Andrew Sent...
• Re: heads- bus depot or van cafe??
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 26 Jan 2009 18:30:29 -0800
  ...A > local bike shop owner (in business since the mid-80's) made-good on aluminum > framed bikes that kept breaking (Crotch Rocket, went...
• FS:vanagon cut up not Ha Ha
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 21:19:13 -0500
  ...stationary glass windows in rear 5.00 ea and one sliding aluminum frame window with latch 25.00. 30.00 for all 3. all...
• Re: WTB - Z-Bed hinges for '82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Tue, 19 Jul 2016 17:38:31 -0400
  ...The regular van use one type which has a full frame > work and bolts to the body and use bear claw mounts to latch...
• Re: head electrolysis cure?
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Wed, 23 Sep 1998 23:21:57 -0400
  ...A close inspection thereof on earlier vans in salt climates will show that it is rapidly dissapearing protecting the aluminum engine case. Terrifyingly dissapearing...
• WBX removal
  Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
  Sat, 3 May 2003 19:44:18 -0700
  ...A wooden "frame" of scrap lumber was made to sit across the engine compartment opening, and a floor jack (with front wheels removed) was...
• Re: Extra Vanagon Cooling
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 19:08:29 -0700
  ...I thought that would not be enough, so I added a sheet of perforated aluminum, which I have since removed. Never had any damage...
• I've seen one of those...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 1995 16:37:03 -0700
  ...Both were identical white and looked like they were panel vans that had black anodized aluminum frame slider windows. The middle sections were about...
• Re: Westy tent for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Mon, 20 Feb 1995 08:52:01 -0500 (EST)
  ...The tent is held > up by aluminum poles, and attaches to the rain gutter of the bus. It also > has extra canvas that attaches...
• Re: Sliding window refurbish
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:31:57 -0700
  ...Maybe it's an integral part of the frame. Have fun Reinhard --- "Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)" <Pascal.Giasson@gnb.ca> wrote: > Hi Reinhard, > > The...
• Re: ## IMPORTANT!!! (was: Re: insane a/c project)
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Sun, 26 Aug 2001 05:04:47 -0700
  ...traveling. > > > > > > Sliding shelf will rest on a reinforced frame > > > installed over the aluminum > > > window frame (protecting it) left once the > sliding > > > glass is removed...
• I too have a monstrosity
  Historical mailing list - A PETER MARSH
  Sat, 27 Nov 2010 09:17:08 -0500
  ...has no rust on the frame, the body is constructed in a similar fashion to an airplane with aluminum ribs covered with fiberglass. Front...
• Re: A/C Duct Sagging-NLA?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 8 Sep 2011 18:58:33 +0200
  ...two 2" wide aluminum straps, placed them over > the joints where the tunnel components join, and screwed them to the > frame under the headliner...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:31:36 -0700
  ...Pulled things apart, cleaned, checked the jet, (could blow a steady stream of water through) sparker made a nice long arc to frame every...
• Re: '82 sliding door curtain
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 20:09:08 -0800
  ...I might see if I can come up with a split curtain for the door, using a piece of the flat aluminum "rod" and...
• Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 08:11:21 -0700
  ...The pipes do rub on the frame members, and if steel gear clamps are used to tie the pipes to the frame, then that...
• Re: Steam Cleaning?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Olmstead
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 11:45:16 -0700
  ...If you have shiny aluminum the driveway cleaner will remove the shine in a heartbeat. I spray it on with a spray bottle, let...
• A/C Condenser R&R Notes, '87 Westphalia, US Spec
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 04:50:20 GMT
  ...I did that, and also bent a piece of sheet aluminum around the frame member it had been rubbing against before, to provide a...
• removing sliding side windows -was removing tint
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Sun, 15 May 2005 21:20:32 EDT
  ...I could always brute-force it and spread the aluminum frame enough for clearance, but that sure doesn't seem the way to go...
• Wasserboxer 2.1 Rebuild, Cam Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 09:49:27 -0600
  ...blue) cable running from the case to the transmission to the frame. I've heard that the blue cable is not uncommon, I've...
• Re: Dremel, was Re: Best Way To Remove
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:58:24 -0600
  ...I imagine that cutting the aluminum angled pieces I have left in this project, will be comparatively like going through butter. Dremel EZ Lock...
• Auxillary Solenoid going Bad? Problemo fix!
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 13 Oct 2001 20:20:33 -0500
  ...Since I shot aluminum pop rivets to a frame bracket above the starter to > > mount the solenoid, does the solenoid rely on this mounting...
• Re: a vanagon trailer??
  Historical mailing list - brions cars
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 23:02:26 -0600
  ...Then I would bond with contact cement, a piece of textured aluminum sheeting on the other unpainted side. Then I would use an good...
• Re: fuel filler grommet seal
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:53:48 -0400
  ...These should not be used on some aluminum as they will cause surface corrosion. Try that on your waterboxer head gaskets! Dennis -----Original Message...
• Re: Dramatically Improving AC capacity
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 11 Nov 2001 11:00:46 -0700
  ...flexible aluminum vent duct. It expands from 3' to 8' and holds it's shape. It's plugged into the far right opening above...
• 110 volt AC in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
  Tue, 29 Jul 2003 18:11:16 -0400
  ...front window (either side), I built a frame out of 3/4 inch electrical conduit, aluminum strap and 5/8" plywood. It breaks down...
• Re: Screen for non-camper
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:50:28 -0800
  Anthony, The screen frame is extruded aluminum; you cut to length with a hacksaw, and push in these plastic corner pieces which are L...
• Skylight seal...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Tue, 15 Aug 2000 14:38:49 -0700
  ...The seal features the aluminum clip inside, so it will last forever, and it is designed so you can install it without unbolting the...
• "chrome" window trim
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 08:02:15 -0700
  ...The guy recommended replacing the plastic chrome with a ribbed round rubber gasket that is normally used for holding window screens in aluminum frames...
• Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:08:00 -0500
  ...but to make 2 filler strips (aluminum) for the top&bottom gaps. and use some TORX security screws to fasten to an interior trim...
• Re: Mehler-camping - Thanks everyone who responded FISH
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 3 Sep 2002 22:54:54 +0100
  ...Bus as being > next to it.... > > Its 33 pounds, with an aluminum frame. > > Anyway, click around a bit, and contact me if you need...
• Re: Syncro Coolant Flush
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 14:42:24 -0500
  ...fills the system with an acid wash (this removes all lose aluminum particles and makes the pH properly balanced for correct electrical conduction) pumps...
• Re: LVC: Cutting Metal (sheet, plate, box, tube)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 2 May 2014 17:51:36 -0700
  ...I'll build a welding area with welding blankets on a steel frame. This area would also work well for sparks from angle grinder...
• Spare Gas Container - My Solution
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 17:22:18 EDT
  ...The two mounting rings were secured by drilling the outer frame lip just as I had done with the mud flaps. I then purchased...
• Re: Vanagon vs Volvo Crash Photos
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Thu, 19 Nov 1998 16:16:55 -0600
  ...So to maximize payloads per run, it has an aluminum box, fuel tanks, steps and lots of trick stuff to make it a light...
• Re: 4th vanagon camper hookup - summer cooling
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 5 Oct 2010 05:28:30 -0400
  ...I then mount a micro switch on the edge of the flap frame so when the flap is opened the fan starts. The city...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:00:16 -0600
  ...slip around in the hole, they have a two-piece machined aluminum part that looks like it would do a much more effective job...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 21:02:55 -0700
  Ten years ago I took my aluminum cans in the van to be recycled. I had been collecting them in 40 gallon trash bags...
• Re: A response from Prestone about Stainless Steel Pipes
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 2 Nov 2010 11:31:13 -0400
  ...The pipes do > rub on the frame members, and if steel gear clamps are used to tie the > pipes to the frame, then that...
• Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage
  Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 16:35:02 -0700
  ...Same with coolant...Inexpensive is what the manufacturers credo is and they want them to last a certain time frame so you will have...
• Home repair for manual window mechanisms
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 14:30:39 -0500
  ...Whether they do or don't, if even one is missing it will allow the nylon fixture to pop off the metal frame that...
• Re: Sliding window refurbish
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:29:09 -0700
  ...Clean the inside of aluminum channel. > Apply contact cement to inside of channel and to > guide > pieces. Let dry. Put both pieces into position...
• Re: Need Height Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 17:41:27 -0500
  ...sometimes I wedge an aluminum can between the bottom of the raised door and the top of the frame, just to get another inch...
• Re: a vanagon trailer??
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 22:55:29 -0700
  ...Then I would bond with contact cement, a piece of textured aluminum sheeting on the other unpainted side. Then I would use an good...
• Re: Autostop propane fill valve stuck open - resolution
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Mon, 9 Oct 2006 18:25:15 -0700
  ...Mon, 9 Oct 2006 19:51:33 -0400 Manchester tank says to not rebyild aluminum auto stop valves.The brass will take a rebuild...
• Found the mysterious problem with the golf conversion
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Mon, 12 Feb 2001 22:03:24 -0500
  ...Do others with this conversion have a sound like something rattling against the frame of the van when they drive? I only hear it...
• RE: Help from Mexico!
  Historical mailing list - David I. Tanzer
  Sun, 8 Jun 1997 10:12:07 -0400
  ...that aluminum frame is VERY VERY soft and bends easil= y. - you might have to use a screwdriver (phillips would be best) to "encourage...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Richard Duvernay
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 09:47:18 -0700
  ...Pulled things apart, cleaned, checked the jet, (could blow a steady stream of water through) sparker made a nice long arc to frame every...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:50:27 -0500
  ...Pulled things apart, cleaned, > checked the jet, (could blow a steady stream of water through) sparker > made a nice long arc to frame every...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:37:05 -0400
  ...Frankly, I’d be happy to replace it with an aluminum version that would not crack and yet I could open for venting if...
• Re: Awnings..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 06:24:15 -0700
  ...surprised by an overnight rain that collapsed it and broke the aluminum framework irreparably. The original Hummer awning setup we got on closeout from...