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• Re: GL not Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 11 Oct 2007 09:10:15 -0700
  ...a Carat, but he insists that it is. > > A visitor to TheSamba.com has replied to your ad for: > > 1991 Vanagon Carat Price: 7900...
• FS carat sofabed and side table panels, fit all passenger vans
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Mar 2001 00:49:51 EST
  ...grey carat rear sofabed and cushion, and grey plastic side table panels, with mounting hardware. chris must pick up in allentown, pa [text/html]
• Pics of Carat 2 wheels installed
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 14 Feb 2003 12:14:55 -0800
  Could someone please supply me with Pics of Carat 2 wheels installed. Thanks _________________________________________________________________ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8...
• 91 Carat Drivers Seat Armrest
  Historical mailing list - Steve Drier
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 00:03:14 EDT
  Have been looking for a rightside drivers seat armrest for my 91 Carat with no luck. Anybody have suggestions where I might find same...
• Re: lifting a 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Van O Rama
  Wed, 16 Sep 2015 09:27:13 -0700
  ...19" > > so the Carat is the lowest and I would like to lift it up a bit, not as > high as the Syncro but...
• Any interest in a Europec Carat?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 15:05:17 EDT
  ...It got me to thinking about my '91 Carat. I was wondering if anyone out there would be interested in buying my Carat for...
• Re: lifting a 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:22:58 -0400
  ...19" > > so the Carat is the lowest and I would like to lift it up a bit, not as > high as the Syncro but...
• Re: question about carat/wolfsburg "lowering" springs
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 22 May 2006 16:10:48 -0700
  No, the 88 GL springs are taller than the Wolfy and Carat springs. I have an 88GL and a 87 Wolfy in the driveway...
• Re: Max tire diameter for Carat
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 10:28:20 -0800
  ...Max tire diameter for Carat Hi all, What's the largest tire you can cram in a Carat wheel well? Carat's have shorter...
• Re: Wolfsburg parts into regular Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - George Chapman
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 18:42:25 -0800
  ...I would enjoy hearing about the Carat side-table installation, as well. I did a brief search of the Archives some months ago and...
• Update to Ty's Vanagon page
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 00:10:02 -0700
  Added pictures of Carat purchased in February. Interesting because ... Documents Ty's descent into madness (third Vanagon) Pictures of Hella Flex lights mounted on...
• Re: 91 Carat Front Bumper
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 12:41:19 EST
  Hi All, I have an 85, that I would like to install the bumpers & trim on, from a 90 Carat parts bus that I...
• Re: "carat" FS on ebay PROFANITY WARNING
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Sun, 26 Mar 2006 07:12:40 -0800
  ...Re: "carat" FS on ebay PROFANITY WARNING > >In a message dated 3/26/2006 7:00:01 AM Pacific Standard Time, >fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET...
• FS: grey slider doorpanel from carat, fits all 85-91 vans
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jul 2001 17:10:55 EDT
  this is the full grey velour slider doorpanel from a wolfy/carat, excellent cond, no rips. fits all 85-91 vanagons. pmail if interested...
• Share your ride/websites
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Thu, 1 Jul 2004 11:31:05 -0500
  ...Oh yeah, and my 1989 Carat! Happy Motoring! Andy Y. Lakewood, CO 1989 Vanagon Carat 1973 Type 1
• lets try this again with the link.. 89 carat for sale in pa
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 20:08:44 -0500
  ...thanks, jess 89 carat http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=123264
• Carat Question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  04 Jan 1996 19:17:19 EST
  ...On the road yesterday, I saw a very late Vanagon in Carat trim. The interior layout was unusual; club seating. Two rear facing seats...
• Re: Carat to Syncro interior swap
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:22:06 EDT
  In a message dated 6/27/06 4:40:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, tomaboyd@YAHOO.COM writes: > I have a 91 Carat and...
• Re: Carat - no start.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 6 Aug 2017 10:29:26 -0500
  ...I took the one from my 88 GL which was wotking fine, and installed it in the Carat. Now the Carat won't start...
• Re: Even More Foglights on my Webpage
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 02:49:17 EST
  In a message dated 98-03-20 14:30:43 EST, NACHTAIN 7 writes: << are those the ronals that are on the carat? or...
• Re: ISO '90 or '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 00:50:57 -0400
  ...the marketing ploy in coming out with the Carat? > -the much sought after alloy "Carat" wheels These were also optional on the GL models...
• Carat Snap In Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sun, 1 Nov 2015 10:53:35 -0500
  Can someone who has a carat, take a picture for me of the location of the snaps for the front curtain. This is the...
• Re: Tray needed for Wolfsburg/Carat interior
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Nov 1998 19:13:06 EST
  What are you talking about? I have a '91 Carat and I was not aware of any tray. Are you talking about the cupholders...
• Aux battery in Carat????
  Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 06:34:23 -0500
  ...Just wondering if I can install a second battery (underneath the driver's seat) on a Carat. If so, would I follow the same...
• Cheap Carat on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 14:27:25 -0800
  Anybody familiar with this '89 Carat on eBay? Seems really cheap. Wish I wasn't 3,000 miles away... Cheers, Jeff <<http://cgi.ebay...
• CARAT table for sale
  Historical mailing list - Frank
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:37:10 -0700
  I have a Carat folding table for sale complete with brackets and mounting hardware. Asking $25.00. Small chip (1/4") on the top...
• carat springs available
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 11 Nov 2006 15:43:06 -0800
  With all the recent talk about lower springs, would someone please grab the low mileage Carat springs currently on eBay! Not mine. I have...
• Re: anyone know why '89 carat/wolfsburgs didnt have the curtain kits?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 11:05:04 -0700
  ...anyone know why '89 carat/wolfsburgs didnt have the curtain kits? > > so when vw introduced the 7 pass wolfsburg with the "Carat" style > weekender...
• Muffler - Carat - 2.1 L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 14 Mar 2015 23:24:37 -0500
  I'm changing the muffler on my '91 CARAT and see the retainer and the tensioning straps are in reverse or upside down from...
• Re: your Carat 2
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 26 Feb 2003 12:29:35 -0500
  Tom's Mid-Atlantic Holiday Bus 2002 pictures has a picture of my Tristar with the Carat 2 wheels. http://volksweb.relitech.com/party2002...
• FS: carat interior w/ sofabed and flip out sidetable and wallpanels
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:14:35 EST
  i have a carat interior w/ flip out sidetable and wallpanels and sofabed for sale.. jumpseats not included. what i have is the full...
• What's Your Dream VW Bus?
  Historical mailing list - THE BUSLADY
  Sat, 13 Sep 1997 02:32:50 -0500
  ...realistically i got my dream bus, my Carat. Affordable and NICE. I'll never be ableto afford a 91 westie, they're $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ here!!! I...
• Re: Diff. between 1991 Multivan and Carat?
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 16 Sep 2004 15:24:26 -0700
  ...Some look exactly like Carats. It's >all about marketing. > OK...how about substantiating that claim. We have a 1991 Carat w/ gray plastic...
• 1990 Carat for PARTS
  Historical mailing list - Kevin O'Brien
  Thu, 15 Nov 2012 19:48:17 -0500
  ...I'm gonna part out the 1990 Carat rather than sell it as a whole. Of you need parts pmail me at kevindobrien@yahoo...
• Interior Swap GL to Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Wed, 26 May 1999 09:39:39 -0600
  Does anyone have any experience with swapping out a GL with the interior from a Carat with the rear facing seats and flip up...
• KYB SHHOCK QUESTION
  Historical mailing list - Mike Devlin
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 14:30:43 EDT
  ...I just put a pair of KYB gas struts and shocks on my 1991 Vanagon Carat. The ride is great but they sound loose...
• Carat/Wolfy table STUCK...hold down ideas??
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 23:47:10 EDT
  had the usual stuck table prob in my carat again today.. so i had to unbolt the hinges and get it open that way...
• Re: Full Length rear seat latching
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 21 May 2008 13:03:47 -0500
  ...The seat is indeed already installed in the Carat which is a bus. It was taken out of the '86 but was not original...
• Ignition switch
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 17 Sep 2016 15:11:53 -0500
  Need to replace on my carat. Does anyone know where I can get one that is the KOSTAL brand? Heard that Mayle give trouble...
• Need headrests for Wolfsburg/Carat
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Tue, 8 Sep 1998 17:29:10 -0400
  Has anyone got a set of the 3 headrests for the rearmost seat in a Wolfsburg/Carat Vanagon. Preferably gray velour. Or, does anyone...
• 4-sale in VT,91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Mike Mulligan-Shaw
  Wed, 22 May 1996 14:24:18 EST
  Friend of mine is selling a 1991 Carat. They just had a kid on Monday and need the cash. Asking price $13500 obo. But...
• Re: Pop top kits for Carats
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 16:36:50 -0700
  ...When they got done they > pryed off the Carat name and glued on Multivan in its place. :) > Sorry couldn't resist. > Seriously though everyone...
• Re: lifting a 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 Sep 2015 16:04:07 -0600
  ...The bump stops, (helper springs) are also different for the Carat springs. They should be replaced with the longer ones when using taller springs...
• Re: What Makes a Carat a Carat ??
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 17:55:26 -0800
  ...and no, not all Carats are automatic transmissions. a lot, but not all. now, the poptop version of the Carat, called a Multivan, IS...
• VW cars vs. 1991 Vanagon fuel systems
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Wed, 12 Jun 2002 10:56:52 -0700
  Hi VW fans, Which cars made by VW would have the same fuel management and ignition system as my 1991 Vanagon Carat? I'm...
• 91 Carat Cold Stall
  Historical mailing list - Lew Sutphin
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 19:33:22 +0000
  Hello, I have a 91 Carat that starts up great and idles smooth for about 30 seconds - then immediately dies. It will restart, but...
• Air Dam Paint
  Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
  Wed, 23 Apr 1997 08:55:45 -0600
  ...Thanks in advance, Ed 90 Carat 113k
• Re: wtb pwr mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Trotman
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 12:54:34 -0400
  a place called pierce's auto body in central new york will have power mirrors and the fold out table found in carats the...
• Carat springs wanted
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 11:16:56 -0800
  I was wondering if anyone had any good 90-91 Carat springs they might want to part with for cheap. Thanks, Brian in Oregon...
• I need an antenna...
  Historical mailing list - jesse and monica
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 21:16:19 -0400
  ...I am in need of an antenna for an 89 Vanagon Carat...anyone have a good used one for sale? I would prefer a...
• Need some parts - used or new if fine (89 Carat)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Sep 2003 17:12:19 -0400
  ...I also posted this a while ago but lost a bunch of emails, I need the �plastic and the mounting brackets for the Carat...
• (fwd) FS - '90 Vanagon Carat Rear Facing Seats
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 09:41:56 -0500
  ...FS - '90 Vanagon Carat Rear Facing Seats > > I have the rear facing seats and all hardware from a '90 Vanagon > Carat. I do not...
• Re: Need a part for an 89 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sat, 16 Aug 2003 00:15:48 -0400
  ...I need a small 1' piece of body molding for an 89 carat that goes between the sliding door and the rear tire. I...
• Re: What's a "carat"?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 23:59:32 EDT
  ...I'm not up on the jargon being used here and have never heard > the term "carat" before. Please enlighten me. > > > > the Carat was...
• Re: '86 up vanagon owners....
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:53:43 EDT
  ...91 Carat Original Owner 169,000 miles on original engine. Heads done at 110,000. Change oil every 3000 miles since day one. Use...
• Re: Fender Flares - custom made
  Historical mailing list - Walt Oliver
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 19:42:44 -0500
  ...Cutting and drilling are fine & expected. /Walt Columbia, SC '91 Carat
• Re: 1989 Vanagon Wolfsburg Carat MV- Blue - On ebay
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 18 Dec 2005 14:08:57 -0800
  ...1989 Vanagon Wolfsburg Carat MV- Blue - On ebay Hello Fellow Volks Folks, Thought I would drop the list a quick line to let everyone...
• Re: SA 15" alloy wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 12:57:35 EDT
  ...carat centercap) the carat2 style : (five spoke, looks like the audi A4 wheel, exposed lugs and uses small o.e. carat centercap) and the...
• It's Done...well almost
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 2 Aug 2002 23:29:45 -0700
  Ho all, I just finished my conversion from a GL to a Carat!!! And I found a pair of window screens at the junk...
• 89' VANAGON CARAT-WKNDR (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 06:03:07 -0800 (PST)
  ...89' VANAGON CARAT-WKNDR FOR SALE 1989 VW VANAGON CARAT-WEEKENDER Weekender Camper for 7 passengers Color: Exterior: Burgundy Interior: Gray Fully loaded: - Cruise...