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  • Re: Rear Brake Adjustment Reminder
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Fri, 9 Nov 2001 18:16:29 -0700
    Entity Matthew Pollard spoke thus: > hmmm, my memory may be a bit etherized, > Should i switch to toluene instead? Try naphthalene. Rachel http://www...
  • Dynamic Solar Panel
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Tue, 10 Oct 2006 18:24:20 -0700
    ...4 inputs, between front seats, conected to rear batteries 120 watt solar panel, would prefere flex material, but not sure on availability... maybe an...
  • EV Floor Mats
    Historical mailing list - william killian
    Fri, 1 Sep 1995 12:37:34 -0400 (EDT)
    ...The rear floor mat is model specific to the EV - I don't know anything in particular about CL anf GL model rear floor...
  • Rear-Ended !!
    Historical mailing list - MMunn
    Thu, 3 Jul 2003 21:29:51 -0700
    ...be concerned about? Could there be any engine damage from a rear end hit? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Matthew Vancouver BC CANADA
  • Re: 1989 Fog light wiring in harness?
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Mon, 14 Jan 2008 13:52:38 -0800
    ...rear fog light. I'll do a little checking on my harness to see if there is a chassis side jack element that mates...
  • Re: Rear Cushion over Engine
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:54:32 -0500
    ...Rear Cushion over Engine > I'm not an upholstery expert, but replacing the foam on that rear > mattress would be a real trip finding...
  • Re: Sound insulation info and tips
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 17 Mar 2006 13:27:44 -0500
    ...I understand that the weight from regular sound proofing material, can make the rear hatch sag. This hatch has a feeling of "fullness",somehow...
  • Re: custom side turn signals?
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Fri, 1 Nov 2002 09:38:54 -0800
    ...that and chicks dig >it. >matthew > > >Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting with death >Dept. Of Chemistry So have a cup of...
  • Shift rod
    Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
    Mon, 8 Nov 2010 10:19:14 -0800
    Is it possible to set up the front half of the 91/1 shift rod and mate it to the rear piece of the...
  • Can a rear storage cabinet from a Westy be installed into a non-westy Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
    Fri, 16 Mar 2001 08:09:54 -0500
    ...rear storage cabinet from a Westy, can it be installed into a non-Westy syncro? I have an '87 Syncro if it matters. Just...
  • To Shim Or not To Shim........That is the question
    Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
    Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:38:42 -0600
    ...Is there a simple template that I can make for the rears? What material should I use? How thick of a shim can be...
  • Denver U-pull-it update, also attn: Unca Joel
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Mon, 27 Feb 2006 20:41:44 +0000
    ...25A0069327 WV2ZB025XLG114630 Oh--Sidewinder Automotive had a late-70's bay with PERFECT Blue/Green plaid rear seat, rear matress, and upper bunk. Great...
  • 86 Vanagon - Weekender Parts Wanted
    Historical mailing list - William Ward
    Thu, 2 Apr 1998 07:58:30 -0600
    I am looking for the following items to convert my 86 Vanagon which already has a fold-down rear bench seat and mattress over...
  • Re: opening rear windows?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 20 Jun 2002 17:47:04 -0400
    ...Matthew Pollard wrote: > There is roughtly no air flow in the back of our busses. Is there a way > to > get an opening rear...
  • Re: co/propane/propex
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 29 Nov 2006 16:06:40 -0800
    ...Removing the rear heater Jamie, it's a practical matter. If you don't normally have passengers in the rear, that is travel solo...
  • Re: WTB: OE Front Rubber Mat Black / Fiberglass Bumpers
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:59:02 EST
    ...and also have the rubber mats from a '90-91 NON GL vanagon, but i only have the rears, front is already gone. chris
  • Re: Air matress in a 7-pass.?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Mar 2004 11:17:55 EST
    ...I removed the upright > piece of the rear seat and reinstalled the bottom. Makes for a > ton of flat space. You then can sleep...
  • Another Rear Closet Door option
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
    Sun, 25 Feb 2007 15:25:56 -0800
    ...If I did it again I would make it larger to match the height of the rear door. http://tinyurl.com/ysz24j http://tinyurl...
  • WTB: Orig. floor mats or rubber mat
    Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
    Sun, 23 Jul 2000 19:11:24 EDT
    ...I would like the front mats and a rear one to fit the jump seat model. I am not sure what all of these...
  • SOLD=FS:fiberglass bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 31 Oct 2000 15:01:35 -0800
    ...to attach the above items. > > The rear includes: > Complete rear bumper with both end pieces. > The rear bumper mounts with tow loops and bolts...
  • Re: rear heater blowout - stranded
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:06:42 -0400
    ...For that matter, is > there even coolant there, unless I turn on the rear heater (thus > opening a valve somewhere else)? Does coolant fill...
  • Re: How to get your under 12 child a free VW - Real VW content this time
    Historical mailing list - Everett Barnes
    Fri, 19 Sep 1997 10:10:26 -0700
    ...Anyone have a front floor mat for sale for my '55 Barndoor Bus or a rear floor mat (gray) for my '65 Squareback? Thank...
  • Rear mattress specs..
    Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
    Wed, 26 Sep 2001 01:48:17 -0700
    ...Anyone have the rough dimensions for the rear matress in a 1980 or such years? Mine is missing and deciding to make my own...
  • Re: Dent pulling in rear corners?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 27 Feb 2005 15:41:01 -0700
    ...On the left rear corner I did a fantastic job of shaping it to a perfect match. Then I realized it looked strange. Then...
  • Parts for sale!
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Sat, 15 Apr 2000 03:10:09 CDT
    ...windows and frames weekender side table, closet, and rear mattress cover luggage rack (only) uppper mattresses / covers 9. Square headlights. Left high and right...
  • Re: passenger side rear view mirror
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Tue, 1 Aug 2000 05:42:09 -0400
    ...passenger side rear view mirror My passenger side rear view mirror has finally had the biscuit. The bolt that you adjust to tighten it...
  • Re: GL seat bed vs. L bed in Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 3 Jan 2006 10:14:19 EST
    ...I still > have the original rear bed in my van. Chris has the rear seat and cushion > available too but I did not buy...
  • Re: Stereo Upgrade Project
    Historical mailing list - James V
    Wed, 7 Apr 2010 15:42:28 -0700
    On Wed, Apr 7, 2010 at 1:55 PM, Matt Thyer <matt_thyer@hotmail.com> wrote: > �How is the sound quality from that set...
  • Re: Assist bar for getting into bed
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 19:05:14 -0700
    >I have always just naturally slept with my head at the "headboard" (rear >door of the van) without even hearing that folks actually sleep...
  • Re: sticking rear shoe?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 4 Oct 2004 11:32:01 -0500
    ...Jim On Oct 4, 2004, at 10:58 AM, Matthew wrote: > I have a funky clunking sounds. Sort of like a CV > joint is...
  • Re: are all year brake drums the same?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 13 Feb 2006 21:42:14 -0800
    Yes, the rear drums are the same. The front rotors are not. Mark Matthew wrote: >folks, i have a few set of slightly used...
  • Suggestions for location of CD changer (needed)
    Historical mailing list - John P. Stoneback
    Fri, 17 Oct 1997 11:50:42 -0400
    ...I also replaced the rear speakers with 6x9's also covered in neat grey to match the interior. I replaced the original wiring to...
  • re:Vanagon rear hatch bug screen
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 26 May 1996 15:44:34 -0300 (ADT)
    ...Then put a fat hem around it that matched the rear opening plus about 1.5" all around. Thin shockcord elastic inside the hem...
  • `74 (???) VIN troubles!!!
    Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
    Thu, 15 Jun 1995 23:13:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...2252130437 Rear VIN: 2242097947 (This matches the title I have.) Now, do I now have a parts bus, or a driver...that's the...
  • Re: [Syncro] Re: [SyncroSafari] Custom Syncro Springs, Rear
    Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
    Fri, 14 Jan 2000 07:35:23 -0800
    ...Tim Smith <smitht@unb.ca> > > >rear springs. Peter B. and I are now considering taking up this project. > >The rear springs are a more...
  • Need interior wall paper by the windows.
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Mon, 31 May 1999 02:01:35 EDT
    ...Where Can I get this material? I work at the VW dealer and the wall paper that I need (L/rear horizontal piece by...
  • Re: Audi Alloys
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Jan 2002 17:38:34 EST
    ...on the rears (2wd van) used the carat wheel lug caps on the rears, painted the front grease caps silver to match the wheels...
  • Re: rear heater on 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 10 Aug 2005 14:50:08 -0700
    ...new O-ring and "form-a-gasket" material. No leaks. But then I just took out the rear heater for summer use (I blocked...
  • Re: Spare Tire Matching
    Historical mailing list - Tromper
    Wed, 1 Dec 2004 11:17:10 -0800
    ...If running even bigger tires, cut off of the spare tire carrier the portion that is rear of the hinges. -matthew 86 syncro westy...
  • Re: Rear mattress, hatch shocks, & master cylinder91 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:52:12 EDT
    Rear mattress you can get from someone on the list selling a used one (first choice) or has a local upholstry shop cut a...
  • Re: Cleaning Mattress Covers
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 26 May 2003 20:40:27 -0700
    Having restored several Westies, busses and Vanagons I found that all upholstery on the rear sleeping cushion and rear seats can be washed in...
  • Re: 1.9L coolant hose question
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Thu, 15 Aug 2002 23:39:13 -0500
    I'll tell you, that diagram does not match what I see when I look down on my 85 1.9 L. What I...
  • Brakes
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 18:02:15 -0500
    ...rear shoes, and turned drums. They still squeek, but work OK. Should just done brakes squeek, or should I take it back? Thanks Matt...
  • Re: Utility rear bumpers ?
    Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
    Mon, 22 Apr 2002 15:48:27 -0400
    ...This is the bumper I made for about $150 in materials: http://members.accessbee.com/heinlein/bumper.jpg -Blake Heinlein
  • Re: Rear hatch will no longer lock, sliding door iffy
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 5 Jan 2010 13:02:36 -0800
    ...From: "Matt Thyer" <matt_thyer@HOTMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 12:07 PM Subject: Re: Rear hatch...
  • Re: doing the upper bunk fold down two step
    Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
    Mon, 9 Mar 2026 09:27:41 -0500
    ...It has to slide out the thickness of the > mattress so it can drop down into place correctly. Not sure about lifting > the rear...
  • Re: Heater switch was Re: heater motor
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 21 Oct 2010 19:51:28 -0700
    ...the later rear A/C can be used for the dash fan as well but it is not an exact match. Mark Larry Alofs...
  • Re: has anyone replaced tranny seals?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Fri, 22 Feb 2002 09:46:36 -0800
    when i did my clutch i had the tranny out and replaced every seal i could- rear one and the drive-shaft ones. It...
  • Re: 91 Automatic Silver Vanagon Project $800 in New Jersey
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 Mar 2004 11:59:48 EST
    ...with rear facing seats, but no table or light. It also has metal > bumpers and no fiberglass side panels. Has rubber floor mats instead...
  • Re: rear heater ETC
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
    Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:27:00 -0700
    ...somehow air is getting into your system. Matt -----Original Message----- From: miguel pacheco Subject: Re: rear heater ETC ...With the heater running, I know...
  • Rear hatch inside a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:02:55 -0400
    I need to drive to retrieve a rear hatch for the '84 Westy I recently bought and want to use my '85 Westy haul...
  • WTB - rear hatch, and year
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Mon, 6 Aug 2007 18:10:08 -0700
    Anyone in the mid Atlantic have a good rear hatch for sale? Color and year don't matter, as long as it's in...
  • Eurovan vs. Westy - some differences
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Apr 1997 17:47:50 -0400 (EDT)
    ...rear hatch >screen.) > >Also, the rear area is "slotted," ostensibly to allow moving larger sheets >of plywood, or furniture, so the "top mattress" covers...
  • Re: Paint code for gray fiberglass bumpers
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 22 Nov 1999 12:13:43 EST
    ...fiberglass reesin and matting, reinforce with matting from the rear, and spot fill w/ body filler, then sand prime and paint. chris
  • Re: (TIICO) Another spraying fuel reg.
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Thu, 26 Sep 2002 21:04:54 -0700
    ...selling em'? Phil 84' Westy Tiico...at 85MPH, Front/Rear sway bars do help!:) --- Matthew Pollard <poll7356@uidaho.edu> wrote: > you know Bill, if...
  • plug w/o mate engine compartment!?
    Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
    Sat, 28 Sep 2002 12:27:12 -0400
    Help! I found a plug without its mate. I checked the Bentley, my Manual, but I can't figure out where it might belong...
  • Re: bought 97 ev sell 86westie!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Apr 1997 11:35:50 -0400 (EDT)
    ...rear hatch screen.) Also, the rear area is "slotted," ostensibly to allow moving larger sheets of plywood, or furniture, so the "top mattress" covers...
  • Rear Hatch Struts (local supplier)
    Historical mailing list - Matt Bezark
    Fri, 15 Sep 2000 15:03:39 -0600
    ...set of german struts fail after about a month. the local supplier replaced them, and the new ones have been fine. so far. matt.
  • Re: Washing rear cushion cover
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 5 Apr 1999 23:22:11 EDT
    ...the covers on their rear cushions in a washing machine, were any the ones with the "felt" type material on the bottom? If so...
  • Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:48:46 -0700
    ...ton of >>> crappy >>> web >>> sites. >>> >>> We would like to make our rear matress pad out of this - or even >>> something >>> else with a smaller...