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• Whats the trick??
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Mon, 17 Dec 2001 09:54:15 -0500
  ...Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..."
• Re: VW camping season started?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 3 Mar 2019 21:08:33 -0400
  ...Today there were a 9 VW vans > camped, all spread around in different spaces, seemingly all unrelated. > > 6 Vanagons > 1 Bay window > 1 Split...
• Re: Ramona Rests (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 10:49:03 -0500 (CDT)
  ...If you had a split window van it would be even easier...you just unbolt the engine, prop it up on a milk crate...
• Re: Improvement or desecration?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 13:22:15 -0600
  ...do you think when you see a bay-window or a split-window bus > with a cut > dash to fit that new CD player...
• Classic VW Car Show, today
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 27 Apr 2003 13:49:10 -0700
  ...I counted over 30 split window busses of most every type and year. Many looked restored better than new and others were styled and...
• Re: The two kinds of Vanagon owner..
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 13:59:24 -0600
  ...Bays are not perceived to be as valuable as split windows even tho they are much better safety, power, stopping, wise, & you can get...
• Re: Laguna Beach 'Falia Rental Info (finally)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 94 09:34:46 EST
  ...I have an old split-window, and those new-fangled engines are a bit much. Anyway, I got their flyer yesterday, and will discuss...
• Re: query: mexican vans
  Historical mailing list
  4 Jul 95 10:56
  ...this is what I've heard, Split window buses were manufactured up to about 1975 in mexico/brazil, then the hybrid Brazilian Bus was...
• Re: 85' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Zenor
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 23:41:08 -1000
  On Thursday, February 6, 2003, at 02:35 PM, Matthew Pollard wrote: >>> It's not the 68 split window > > should i tell you that...
• Re: UPS is VERY expensive...
  Historical mailing list - Larry Edson
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 22:52:36 -0800
  ...Check out the rates on the fedex site before you >> write them off. >> >> > > a few yrs ago, i had a split window bus front...
• Is there any way...
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Fri, 7 Sep 2001 12:00:17 -0400
  ...you laugh at me for asking this question ;-) Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: Friday: Is it a Van or what?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 5 Feb 2011 20:25:38 -0800
  I don't think so - Type 1 is the Beetle, Type 2 is the split window bus, Type 3 is the Fastback/Notchback/Squareback...
• Re: GVW
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Thu, 06 Oct 94 13:15:35 CDT
  ...that are ok for the vanagons would be fine for the split-windows. perhaps a tad overkill and perhaps more expensive than absolutely necessary...
• Re: Distinguishing between 68-70 busses
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jul 1995 12:13:15 -0400
  ...this is why you can bolt a '68 beam to a split window bus) > > '69 can have disc brakes on the front, '68 always...
• Re: Loaf Sighting: Comedy Central
  Historical mailing list - S_J_ WACKER
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 06:22:16 -0700
  ...The ad, as I recall, opened with a split window bus sitting in the desert, the announcer said that after twenty years it was...
• Re: middle seats as living room furniture
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:04:26 -0700
  ...Hold onto all those extra seats-someday they might become like split window bus middles seats that can sell for $1000's? Tom-then...
• sightings (was: [Syncro] Locker Limited slips available...)
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Fri, 7 Dec 2007 15:29:52 -0500
  I saw a split-window last night, passing me the opposite direction. Grey (or maybe green -- it was dark) and white paint scheme. Don...
• Re: Side tent?
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Mon, 23 Jul 2012 08:47:31 -0500
  ...about the type of tent you are.  The earlier tents (split window campmobiles) can also be retrofitted, but take more work.  Let...
• Junkyard Trip
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Dec 1995 17:26:44 -0800 (PST)
  ...Lots of westies, a bay-window panel (!) but no split windows. Got an early radio for the bus. It's an early 6v/12v...
• RE: Vanagon Availability
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Sat, 26 Apr 1997 23:51:12 -0500
  ...in my life! The coolest by far was a single = cab split window w/ canvas top. BTW I migh have a lead on some...
• Re: Whats that oil filter again??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 08:18:49 -0500
  ...Could someone > pleae tell me again what that brand of filter is and what vendors > can sell me one? > > > > > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window...
• Re: Towing a Splittie with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 01:49:24 -0800
  ...The split-window bus would be towed on its own wheels using a tow bar that hooks onto the front beam. The trip is...
• Anyone got a splittie shell FS?
  Historical mailing list - Robinson
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 19:16:42 -0500 (EST)
  ...I was just wondering if anyone has or knows of a stripped, rust-free (relatively) split-window which I could switch all of my...
• T-Shirts Coming in
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 12:33:07 -0400
  ...I know I'll have some extra rescue shirts, and some of those split-window bus shirts as well, so e-mail me in...
• Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Thu, 4 Mar 1999 14:48:50 -0500
  ...4 speed, $1125. (860) 388-4173 . >Old Saybrook >>> > >hmmmm....2 "rustfree" Split window buses and a Vanagon Syncro for under $1600 >each?? > >anyone call...
• 1973 Westfalia FS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 10:23:00 -0400
  I have decided to part eith my 1973 Westfalia, and concentrate more on the split window busses.. Here are a few details -1973 Westfalia...
• towing
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 13:48:58 -0600
  ...I am seriously considering buying an old 1958 split window doublecab. It is in pretty rough shape at the moment. I am currently at...
• Re: What kind of bus do I have? or Joel, change the stats!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 1995 15:16:47 -0500
  ...as far as i know split window westfalia's never came with a sink only a water tank and a water cooler It does...
• Re: UPS is VERY expensive...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 09:11:55 -0700
  ...Check out the rates on the fedex site before you >> write them off. >> >> > > a few yrs ago, i had a split window bus front...
• Re: Interesting Bus conversions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Nov 1994 17:01:15 -0800
  ...If anyone does see one or more of those Revell model kits of split windows or Vanagons, I'll be happy to pay for...
• buses for sale: split-windows (from Hemmings)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 08 Jul 95 12:32:47 CDT
  Hemmings Motor News, July 95, page 6221 1950 VW Bus panel van, VIN 20-007-984, lots of extra parts, some NOS, $9,500...
• Re: addict'n....
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 08:51:47 -0800 (PST)
  ...how bout a Split-window?? > even a Eurovan!!!! ;) > > joel the junkeeee Psssst! Hey buddy... I gotta line on a real cool Vanagon Crew Cab...
• Re: Many more Vanagons at BBB
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:10:16 -0700
  ...We were mostly all clustered > together, surrounded by a sea of split windows and bays. This year out > of at least 250 VW vans...
• Re: weld-in roll cage?
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 6 Jul 2003 17:33:39 -0500
  ...If you pay attention, I have a lot of trouble calling that thing a Split Window Bus. Instead, they pretty clearly state that they...
• Re: camping amidst bears, safety question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:12:15 -0800
  ...Hanson wrote: > I had bears clawing against the side of a split window van in > Yosemite...in the high meadow country camping areas. He...
• Re: Mo' buses in da movies
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 1995 09:26:49 -0700
  ...Rusty guesses the type/shape of rear view mirror between the split windows or the bumpers** >........................................................................ >Was watching the 'boob-toob' last night when...
• Rattle is Killing Me!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 09:32:29 -0500
  ...PLEASE! HELP! THIS RATTLE IS DRIVING ME F**KING NUTS!!!!!!! Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for...
• Re: Benefits of a rear sway bar?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 07:53:18 -0500
  ...name for the split-window and bay-busses. That's what's being referred to here. Vanagon is not called a Type 2 in...
• Re: 85' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 18:25:53 -0800
  ...Matthew Pollard > <poll7356@uidaho.edu> writes: >>>> It's not the 68 split window >> >> should i tell you that you'll *never* find a 68...
• VWs in Hollywood
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 20:16:40 +0500
  ...Now I must break down and add to the list: > > Huck and the King of Hearts (1993) > > A split window bus plays a central...
• Re: Courtneys' Air vs Water Dilemma
  Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
  Sat, 5 Aug 2000 21:01:19 -0700
  ...If I had enough money, I'd love to have a split-window bus from the 60's to restore, but I wouldn't...
• Re: SA trailer hitch NLA? other SA parts drying up
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Thu, 15 Dec 2005 17:43:06 -0500
  ...and unfortunately, I doubt we're a large enough following to interest the aftermarket manufacturers (unlike the bay and split-window folks). I hope...
• Re: MatchBox bus.
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 17:27:49 -0500 (EST)
  There were a couple different 'camper-like' split window bus matchbox cars. I seem to remember a greenish one and later a silver one...
• Aircooled Westy AC Belt and a GREAT Festival!
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sim
  Thu, 5 Jul 2001 19:31:13 -0400
  ...There was even a split-window with cool Grateful Dead / Coors airbrushing all over it. Yes you read that right - the owner won the...
• Re: split window on craigslist
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 17:25:12 -0700
  > What is that on the roof? > Ken Lewis > http://neksiwel.20m.com/ > ----- Original Message ----- >> http://portland.craigslist.org/pts/118019320.html >> >> Just in case...
• Re: How original is this type II ?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Feb 95 11:06:21 gmt
  ...I know a sliding door was an option on late split window panel vans but does anyone know about the two side windows? If...
• Re: Wiper Motor???
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 17:03:57 -0400
  ...have no leads >I need to R&R the wiper motor in my split window bus. >Could someone briefly describe this proceedure? > >It looks...
• It's getting colder!
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Tue, 9 Oct 2001 09:29:22 -0400
  ...TIA Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..."
• Re: Comments on Splittie (brake circuits)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 21:30:55 +1200
  ...Or were the steering box connections or pivot different? >Most of the guys in my split window bus club (Strictly >Vintage II's) prefer...
• Re: Racing Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:57:45 -0800
  Great! Apparently the split-window has a Porsche drive-train. 520HP! <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XvjVvFdMIY> Angus Gordon Bainbridge Island WA birdworks...
• Re: Towing a Splittie with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 14:52:14 -0600
  ...The split-window bus would be > towed on > its own wheels using a tow bar that hooks onto the front beam. The > trip is...
• Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 17:53:08 -0700
  ...we refer to the > Beetle as the Type 1, or T1 for short, T2 is the Bus, either split-window or > the bay-window...
• GIFs
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 1 Jul 1994 12:15:55 -0500 (CDT)
  ...A long time ago I had a picture of another split window -- I'll look for it. I'd really like to see some...
• Re: Best for the Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 14 May 2006 14:18:13 -0700
  ...It's been a while for me, but my memory tells me that split window front shocks have two eyes, top and bottom, not...
• Re: [WetWesties] Let's Talk About Seats
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:38:08 -0700
  ...Until 1999, I had only owned split > window buses, so anything short of a stump is okay with me! > And actually so do I...
• Re: Aux. heater questions.
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kurtz
  Fri, 14 Oct 1994 14:18:54 -0500
  ...Especially since you don't currently have a split-window in your stable. How far is Ackworth, Iowa from Kansas City, Missouri? I may...
• Re: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 13:19:33 EST
  ...tight.) Riviera's poptop mold looked like a leftover from the split window era, eg., no upper bunk, but it made a great place...
• Re: No cold idle, More details found.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Shiels
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 20:01:11 -0500
  ...during cold weather a "cheat" way to offset this til O can get it fixed?? > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window Camper > '83 H20 Vanagon
• Many more Vanagons at BBB
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:59:26 -0800
  ...We were mostly all clustered together, surrounded by a sea of split windows and bays. This year out of at least 250 VW vans...
• Re: Vanagons in California...
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 18:08:50 -0500
  I know of a fellow in Columbus IN that is restoring a split-window. Not sure exactly what year, it is not a camper...