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• Comparison of Pop-top seals requested
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 00:21:49 -0500
  ...Also, do any of them have a wide seal in the poptop, nearest the front, just like the original? It's interesting that this...
• Re: mud flap
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 26 Jul 2017 21:27:56 -0400
  ...The set up is for the original location. I’m not sure where I got them but I’m pretty sure it was Van...
• Re: Low beam bulb retainer ring
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:42:10 -0700
  ...Good luck. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) Third Owner 12 Golf TDI Original Co-Owner -----Original...
• Re: offensive video
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:30:19 -0700
  ...Fact is, the meaningful > content (how to stop the vehicle) had been described on the list > when the discussion originally occurred. The exact procedure...
• Re: was 15" Tires for Westy-Now Spare Tire
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:36:09 -0700
  ...One would in your van though, since 205/70 R 14 is an original size tire for your van. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Richard A...
• relays near my headlights???]
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 3 Oct 2003 09:34:11 -0700
  ...mp -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [vanagon] relays near my headlights??? Date: Fri, 03 Oct 2003 11:55:52 -0400 From: Wil Haslup <wil@charmfx.com...
• Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:35:06 -0400
  ...Read >my original post. Once again, what tires does Daimler spec for a "huge" (which is strangely comparable in weight to our tiny minivans...
• FS 1986 syncro crewcab
  Historical mailing list - Byron Beck
  Thu, 27 Sep 2001 12:07:13 -0700
  1986 syncro crewcab original light blue paint, decals, amfmcassette, 3door, original oak slats in bed, gates mint cond. interior mint cond. body mint. 120kmiles...
• Re: stickers
  Historical mailing list - Isaac Taylor
  Sat, 8 Apr 2000 11:16:42 -0500
  ...stickers > ** Original Sender: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen1@HOME.COM> > ** Original Date: Sat, 8 Apr 2000 11:03:02 -0400 > ** Original Message follows... > > Bob et al...
• Re: mud flap
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 26 Jul 2017 23:09:37 -0400
  ...It seems that the original or an aftermarket version of it is no longer > available new. Several vendors have new mud flaps, but (1...
• 89westy4sale
  Historical mailing list - Tristan Henderson
  Fri, 12 Nov 1999 01:24:55 CST
  ...charcoal grey metallic ORIGINAL PAINT w/grey interior. p/s, p/b, p/m, a/c, ALL OPTIONS IN PERFECT WORKING ORDER. trailer hitch...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:30:06 -0500
  > I was wondering how many of us still have our original canvas. I’m still using > mine and it seems fine. > > I do look...
• Re: VW for sale in AZ
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 16 Sep 2012 00:12:39 +0000
  YES! I never would have done this any car, much less a Westfalia! Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > Jeff, Did you say you don't...
• Re: Need Exaust, any performance systems?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 4 May 1999 20:06:33 -0400
  ...I have two options for the 1.9L Vanagon, an original-equipment style system from Dansk and an aftermarket system from S&S. Both...
• Re: Middle seat in GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:17:08 -0800
  I don't know what a 'bood' is , But there are rails bolted to the floor originally for that seat. It's kind of...
• Re: SAFETY WARNING about Original Continental Tires as a spare tire
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 21:29:21 -0600
  Scott rote: > I am finding a lot of these 14 inch original tires in the spare tire > holder of vanagons. > Specially .. > The Contental 185R14...
• windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Josie Lamb Williams
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:38:07 -0400
  ...Also they will be using an all black molding rather than the chrome trimmed original on her now, Any comments on replacement welcome including...
• Re: Long Pipes- Copper replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Propsom
  Fri, 14 Sep 2001 23:05:27 -0500
  Few months back I posted some information on a hose I used to replace original. Mfg by Thermoid see hbdthermoid.com for a listing...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 11:54:39 -0800
  ...FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles > Dave, > > I think the plastic covers you speak of were original. I could be wrong > but...
• Re: casting molds of plastic/rubber/fiberglass parts? anyone done it?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 11 Jan 2004 12:02:02 -0600
  I know someone who has developed a process for making replacement airbag covers by making a mold from the original, then building a casting...
• Re: Friday Beetle question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 7 Oct 2016 17:54:33 -0500
  ...It had a original owner that used it up to about 100,000 miles then parked it in a barn. for a few years...
• Re: Happy New Year!
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:15:16 -0800
  ...Looks like you're typing just fine from this side of the internet. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Syncro 2.5 (slightly...
• 89westy4sale-price-REDUCED!
  Historical mailing list - Tristan Henderson
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 10:05:09 CST
  ...charcoal grey metallic ORIGINAL PAINT w/grey interior. p/s, p/b, p/m, ice cold a/c, trailer hitch (NEVER USED; designed for...
• Re: side screen busted? RE-SCREEN IT!!! cuz they are no longer available new..
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 23:40:57 -0700
  The original is a clear nylon mash. I have only seen gray or dark gray so far. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM...
• Doesn't Anyone Read The Messages They Respond To?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 22:24:34 -0700
  ...I just ran into the third thread where it was obvious that people started writing an answer before reading the whole original message. Please...
• Re: fs 89 westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:49:19 -0800
  ...fs 89 westy sorry to sell 106,000 original miles 14,000 miles on new motor 4 spd original paint body and interior are...
• Re: WBX Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Richard Schmittdiel
  Tue, 01 Apr 1997 17:03:27 -0800
  ...I'm the original owner. The shocks are the originals. I haven't seen or felt any reason to replace them yet. My test...
• Re: mud flaps revisited
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 18:12:26 -0500
  Tim - Methinks it has something to do with "purism"? Heck, I've offered my original Continental spare tire, never used & still has those little...
• Re: What is "Jury-rigged"? (NO VANAGON CONTENT)]
  Historical mailing list - T Berk
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 16:51:14 -0700
  T Berk wrote: > > and has been replaced by the phrase 'Jury Rigged' ( originally > having to due with corruption & undue influence) in common everyday language...
• [info] stock temp guage & vdo guage (coolant)???
  Historical mailing list - Ken Sid
  Sun, 7 Jul 2002 20:31:04 -0700
  ...I would like to run both the original coolant temp gauge and a vdo 150 degree Celsius gauge for the coolant temp. I would...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - jennifer rabbitt
  Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:29:29 -0700
  ...Original engine with original heads sneaking past 240K miles. Just did a tune up as I hadn't done one in a while and...
• Re: Installing 87 instrument cluster in 82
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
  Tue, 12 Feb 2002 14:50:21 -0500
  ...As > soon as you remove the original odometer, all low/original mileage claims > go out the window! I know, "But I'll never sell...
• Re: Options for Faucets
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 23 Aug 2017 09:54:12 -0500
  ...Also, with the conversion parts we offer it is a direct swap for your original. One drawback is that unlike the original it does...
• Re: offensive video
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:14:06 -0500
  ...Fact is, the meaningful content (how to stop the vehicle) had been described on the list when the discussion originally occurred. The exact procedure...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon and camping!--
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 02:39:44 -0500
  54 Thanks, Tom Hargrave www.kegkits.com www.stir-plate.com www.towercooler.com www.grow-sun.com www.raspberryproject.com -----Original Message----- From...
• Re: SA vehicles
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 25 Jul 2001 16:37:01 -0700
  ...Think about it - V-5!? Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "pederparizek" <pederparizek@QWEST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001...
• Re: Part
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 17:13:08 -0700
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=1150764 It's a headlight seal. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon and camping!--
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 30 Jun 2013 23:19:39 -0700
  52. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) Third Owner 12 Golf TDI Original Co-Owner -----Original Message...
• 89westy4sale-xtraclean
  Historical mailing list - Tristan Henderson
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 19:01:29 CDT
  ...charcoal grey metallic ORIGINAL PAINT w/grey interior. p/s, p/b, p/m, ice cold a/c, trailer hitch (NEVER USED; designed for...
• 89westy4sale-xtraclean
  Historical mailing list - Tristan Henderson
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 12:20:08 CDT
  ...all original. Pics avail upon E-MAIL: "VWWESTY1@HOTMAIL.COM" $14,500 or B/R/O Tristan "VWLOVER" 85 jetta wolfsburg,85 cabriolet, 89...
• Re: noisy hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Fri, 25 Aug 2023 09:23:13 -0700
  I did not get your original query. I would have done what you did, so have nothing further to suggest. On Fri, Aug 25...
• Sort of Free 85-1.9L Original Used Parts
  Historical mailing list - David Gunning
  Thu, 25 May 2006 18:35:09 -0400
  ...They include, but are not limited to, an original under-the-rear-seat heater (venting chute box and motor), and the front plastic face...
• Re: Friday Beetle question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 7 Oct 2016 16:44:04 -0400
  ...It had a original owner that used it up to about 100,000 miles then parked it in a barn. for a few years...
• Re: Searching archives
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 17:10:06 -0700
  Ron Lussier, aka "Coyote", who originally set up Vanagon.com (I believe). He did not originally set up this list, but did incorportae the...
• Re: mud flaps revisited
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 15:51:48 -0800
  ...Alexander wrote: >Tim - Methinks it has something to do with "purism"? Heck, I've offered >my original Continental spare tire, never used & still has...
• Re: bolts for exhaust system
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 18:39:05 -0400
  ...Minimum drilling, stainless threads, and the repair will be stronger than original. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: [WetWesties] a Swarovski crystal VW bus??
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 9 Jun 2006 21:26:47 -0400
  ...These appear to be either dolled up original buses :::or a :::new version of the original ones.(original ones were worth $50-100 if...
• Re: Am I getting through
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Wed, 9 Nov 2022 12:18:15 -0500
  ...My replies may be getting through, but not my original posts.Hope this proves me wrong > Please all that get this reply. > Dave B...
• Re: stock front and rear bumpers for 87
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 23 Feb 2017 17:32:46 -0800
  I've got a couple of good original chrome front bumpers but original rear bumper in good condition are nearly impossible to find. PNW...
• Tires.. Again
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 20 Jun 2015 07:49:07 -0700
  My weekender has the original 14" steel rims and the chrome VW hubcaps. But tires seem impossible to find. Is there a last ditch...
• Friday (LVC) Apollo Computer Build Video
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sat, 7 Sep 2013 07:17:15 -0400
  ...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIBhPsyYCiM When they did the Aussie movie, "The Dish" they wanted to show the original hi-def video...
• Re: map light
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 8 Nov 2012 00:14:55 -0500
  ...What I meant to say was > why all this talk of a map light? GPS!! Who uses maps anymore? Jeff Stewart > ----- Original Message ----- > > ----- Original...
• Re: Wanted: 4 Original Alloy ...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Jul 94 00:04:54 EDT
  ...I also have the tires that came with these wheels, the original michelans that came on the car, and they are basically new. I...
• wanted: new 205 mxl tires
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Tue, 14 Sep 1999 12:11:37 -0700
  Hi All, I am looking for 2 new Michelin 205 70 R14 MXL tires (original tires on Syncros) to put on my Tristar. I...
• Adding 2nd battery to '87 Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - Ben Trumble
  Sat, 20 Jan 2001 10:43:16 -0800
  I just go an '87 vanagon GL with a Country Home Camper conversion from the original owner, a woman who purchased it when she...
• beater Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 08:06:23 -0600
  Anybody know what the term 'beater' means ? Possibly you might know when it originated. I've seen the term used for old busses and...
• Re: replacement keys for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 15:01:49 -0600
  We stock 3 different types...a plain metal generic key, a black rubber headed key, and the VW original with rubber head and VW...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 22:41:48 +0000
  We're still using our original since new in 1990. Three things I attribute to it's longevity:We let it dry thoroughly before...
• Re: "Who Stole the d-d-d-doka!" The newest Frankie Yankovic polka.
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 5 Dec 2002 09:28:08 -0500
  ...I remember the original post. Thanks, Chris ---- Original message ---- >Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2002 08:18:14 EST >From: George Goff <THX0001@aol.com...
• Re: Remving the camping equipment and a source for paint
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 1 Mar 2007 19:06:11 -0800
  ...If you are absolutely sure that your paint is original, you might be OK with the results. If you are unsure of the history...