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• Friday topic: Here's something you don't see every day...
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:22:09 -0400
  The things you find on eBay! <http://tinyurl.com/kevorkian-death-bus> If you go to Q&A, there's a link to more...
• Re: Friday topic: MP3s in a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Fri, 26 Feb 2010 20:33:04 -0500
  I prefer the Sony's http://tinyurl.com/yg7mjhr for 2 reasons, 1) they are cheaper but still well made and easy to use...
• Re: Trickling Deep Cycle and normal starting batteries
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:45:19 -0700
  ...He > has two batteries, a Optima yellow top deep cycle house battery under > the capt'n's chair, bit off topic but I just...
• Re: Adding Westy Top, was: No Lowly Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:36:33 -0700
  ...that is the top bunk is now on top of the curved tintop roof. This reduces the bed to pop top ceiling distance and...
• Re: Window Tint Asthetics(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:16:50 -0800
  ...Thoughts? > > > > My van is alpine white with a white top... > > > > Chris > > > > P.S. I am probably going with either Formula One or Llumar tint...
• Re: Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:22:05 -0700
  ...http://tinyurl.com/38awzv Being GoWesty it's absurdly expensive. Perhaps it's only for $80k vans? Tom http://www.minkcreeksyncros.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Fussy? Opinionated...
• Re: windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:17:25 -0700
  ...I like tint at the top of the windsheild myself. Seems to work out just fine. Scott www.turbovans.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "John...
• Re: ebay Vanagon with extra headroom - poptop only - no roof.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 08:45:10 -0800
  the westy's cross brace has its analogue in the tin top van. A box section cross beam at the point just aft of...
• Re: '90 Westy spotted
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
  Tue, 23 Dec 2014 12:13:30 -0800
  ...A few scenes later, the top is down, and it drives off. I became very vocal!!! LOL! Julianna http://about.me/juliannaelligsen 1991 VW...
• Re: Full Westy vs Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Sun, 18 Mar 2012 00:16:29 -0700
  ...On Sat, Mar 17, 2012 at 8:50 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > I like'em both, even tin-tops can be...
• Re: All Windshields =?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Aug 2003 22:38:40 -0500
  ...I always keep mine clear except for a tint strip I have added to the top of the windshield. It is against the law...
• Window seals - Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:02:59 -0700
  ...Plus I was wondering what to do about window tinting if the windows are out, replace window with tinted glass or get the tinted...
• Re: Replacing the clutch slave cylinder
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Wed, 14 Jan 2004 06:18:54 -0500
  ...From what I remember, it was the large tin piece that goes across the top of the engine. I then was able to go...
• Re: Vanagon on Budweiser Commercial
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 30 Nov 2014 11:14:55 -0800
  ...Vanagon on Budweiser Commercial Anyone else see the POS tin top on the new Bud commercial? I especially like the duct tape on the...
• Re: Tinting the top of the windshield...
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Fri, 26 Jun 2015 10:56:55 -0500
  Thought I heard something about 4"-6" from the top or a special mark on the windshield is acceptable in my area? I'll...
• Re: Fix the nasty beginning
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:36:12 -0700
  ...schrieb Alistair Bell: >> Yeah, and the fuzzy stuff glued onto the tin top roof was fun to remove :-) >> >> I hope I get rest done...
• Re: Plasma Blue Headlights on EBAY for $11.99?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 09:50:21 -0400
  ...These are Top >of the Line, Super White, with a blue tinted beam with a LIFE TIME WARRANTY. -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws...
• Re: Full Westy vs Weekender
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Sat, 17 Mar 2012 18:08:04 -0700
  ...I like&#39;em both, even tin-tops can be fine campers for 2. John
• Re: Wrecker find today, 2wd tin top made in Austria
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Apr 2016 00:24:40 -0400
  In a message dated 4/13/2016 10:56:09 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, albell@SHAW.CA writes: How the heck do those...
• Re: Odd syncro
  Historical mailing list
  03 Jan 1996 07:02:39 GMT
  ...snowbored >rack on top...said syncro on the back. So ye of great knowledge and broad Well, Al, you mentioned "tiny" and "quite small...
• 85 Vanagon F/S Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 07:59:36 -0700
  ...Partially camperized (aux battery, counter top, 12v fridge). Tinted windows, after-market sunroof, CD, extra insulation. Two tone blue/brown interior. Middle seat removed...
• Re: Brake bleed problems
  Historical mailing list - David
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 20:53:30 -0400
  ...Meaning that the bleeders were lower than the top of the calipers, allowing air to stay in the top of that piece. I don...
• Re: Best Tint?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:14:20 +0000
  ...Can't recall > > the name of this tint. Does anyone remember this? I tried the archives > > already. Thanks. > > _________________________________________________________________ > > Going green? See the top 12...
• Re: spring/wire in pop top lift handle
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:21:18 -0800
  ...Meant: "Top up, the springs should be fully UN-compressed ...." The springs get compressed when top is down. Springs do NOT get pulled longer...
• Friday; 12V generator ideas / Tiny Honda Generator
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Fri, 12 Feb 2010 10:44:49 -0500
  ...tiny Honda engine mated to Bosch 12V alternator, you run everything off of your vehicles 12V system, when your 12V battery is flat, top...
• Rainwater leak drivers side floor
  Historical mailing list - Erin Daniels
  Sat, 4 Jan 2020 11:27:42 -0800
  ...I’m referring to an ‘85 Vanagon tin top.
• Re: Some more finds
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Wed, 29 May 2013 21:34:23 -0400
  Darn, no light blue tin tops :( On Wednesday, May 29, 2013, Hector Zapata wrote: > Here's another eBay search, this is fro a different...
• today's Seattle-area meet-up, link to pics.
  Historical mailing list - Fel Paj
  Sun, 2 Dec 2012 22:43:42 -0800
  ...and ours was the only Tornado Red, and one of a select few 2wd/tin-tops. plenty westy's and a good # of syncros...
• Re: Engine Disassembly, EGR, Air Pump
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Nov 94 10:32:02 MST
  ...Finally, I used nail polish to highlight the cylinder numbers on the top tin. This still looks good after ~8000 miles. Cheers, -Dyer Dyer...
• Re: poptop paint
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:17:00 -0700
  ...The old idea of colour matching the side of the top and leaving the top of the top white makes a lot of sense...
• Re: poptop paint
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 09:09:59 -0700
  ...Automotive paints are at the top of the sophistication pyramid and priced accordingly. If I had a white top, I’d definitely use a...
• Re: Reasonable price for 85 Westy poptop, how to remove and transport
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 08:29:12 -0800
  ...the tiny screws easier. Leave one loosened rear hinge bolt in place on each side until the very last thing so the top does...
• Re: BRIGHT backup light for camping
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 13:52:31 -0400
  ...http://tinyurl.com/ohvcgm7 Nilight® 2 X 18w 1260lm Cree LED Spot, Driving, Fog Light, Led Work Light.Bar Mounting Bracket for SUV Boat...
• Re: window tinting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Fri, 5 May 2006 06:18:42 +0000
  ...I too wonder if fuzzy strip would the abrade tinted part would away, you know the tint is on the top layer. I started...
• Re: Load vs fuel consumption..
  Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
  Fri, 27 Mar 2015 08:18:54 -0700
  ...3/26/2015 8:25 PM, Don Hanson wrote: > My 84 tin top with a westie interior and an inline ABA Jetta motor driving...
• On the road inner door handle bolt?
  Historical mailing list - TCollins
  Fri, 18 Jul 2014 12:22:09 -0400
  I need to know the size of the inner door handle bolt/screw (on the sliding door) for a 1985 tin top. I'm...
• Re: Duracool - again
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 18 Nov 2013 13:22:23 -0500
  ...I�m rushing and realize you need to know my vehicle is a 1991 2.1 > tin top. Duh - must be hot again. > > PM
• Re: window tint
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 18:56:09 -0600
  ...tint the passenger glass. To begin, clean the glass thoroughly inside and outside. Then lower the glass just enough to get the top shape...
• Re: pop top painting finished
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 19:50:24 -0700
  ...wrote: > Hey quit it man! > > You're shaming my pop top! ;) > > pic: http://tinyurl.com/5rysd22 > > Looks good man! > > Neil. > > On Mon, Jun 6...
• Re: Craigslist '84 in Bend, Ore. - not mine
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 23 Jan 2014 18:31:57 -0800
  ...On 01/23/2014 05:59 PM, Stuart MacMillan wrote: > Actually, I'm pretty sure this is a tin top that someone put an...
• Window Tinting Update / Whistling Vent / Kumho Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 21 May 2000 17:26:19 GMT
  ...windows, and a strip on top of the windshield. The front and vent windows have the lighter tint the law requires. It looks good...
• new windshields
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 08:57:32 -0800
  Hi Guys, I recently had SAFELITE auto glass install a tinted windshield. The tint is dark blue...running 6" along the top. It was...
• Re: Question about westy poptop crossbar
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 25 Apr 2014 10:16:36 -0700
  ...something unpredictable with the top up and the > crossbar removed. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta...
• Re: Tin-can westy toaster
  Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
  Sat, 7 Jan 2012 16:31:22 -0800
  ...nail that form the VW sign? Better toast coverage with the tiny holes and a cool pattern on the toast. I think you're...
• Re: Friday: Let it Snow......
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 23 Feb 2018 18:15:26 -0800
  ...bench: > > https://tinyurl.com/ya2l6bra > > Ya, when snow blows sideways, it will get through 10" x 20" openings at the > top of the window...
• Re: 3rd (center) Brake light for late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 13 Feb 2006 20:30:49 -0800
  Put a basket handle on my pop top?! I am WAY too old for that! :-) On 2/13/06, Sudhir Desai <sudhir.desai@gmail...
• Re: Great device for lubing cables
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 10:27:44 -0700
  ...https://tinyurl.com/yap5hpwt > > 1981 Westy 15º ABA swap: https://tinyurl.com/y9n4xob8 > > VAG Gas Engine Swap Group <http://tinyurl.com/khalbay> >
• Re: For Sale On The Samba
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 19:03:43 -0700
  ...what one can to with a tin-top. It would be the shizz nizz with an AW top! SpicyT? Yowza, I have a SpicyP...
• tire inflation--humor
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:30:23 -0600
  ...the top--one is "tire inflation." Google has a glitch.... For some Vanagon (well, non-diesel) content at that site: http://tinyurl.com/e62ze...
• Re: Bad tint job rant / any advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:23:11 -0500
  ...what a professional tint job > >> should really look like. > >> > >> I was dismayed that the upper rear window of the AW top looks like one...
• Re: iWaveCube the worlds smallest microwave...any westy owners bought one??
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 27 Mar 2014 07:38:31 -0700
  I too have wondered of microwave use in a Vanagon, but there have been times when I've done quick over nights, top down...
• Re: Tin top camping
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 7 Oct 2013 11:30:21 -0600
  ...I have limo tint which is quite dark, and with interior lights on at night, it's easy to see the interior from outside...
• Re: Desperate for a High Top!
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 13:47:58 +0000
  ...http://tinyurl.com/y6pn4l Joe T. >From: Jamie Auch <jamie@KOOKYMATHTEACHER.COM> >Reply-To: Jamie Auch <jamie@KOOKYMATHTEACHER.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: Air scoops
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 14 Apr 2013 12:40:51 -0500
  I have the snorkel assembly from a stock 2.1, top to bottom, if anyone needs one. Jim On Sun, Apr 14, 2013 at...
• Re: R&R engine mounts on 1989 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 19 Dec 2015 17:14:09 -0800
  > ..... Getting those nuts started onto the new > mount top stud was also tricky. A flexible magnetic pick up tool > is a wise investment and...
• Re: What is the Cubic Capacity of the RM182B Fridge?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Thu, 8 May 2003 12:15:14 -0400
  << Personally I like the new screw-top oil quarts a lot better than the old paper-and-tin "stab it with a screwdriver and...
• Re: Fw: Re: Window Tinting for Heat Loss: Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 16 May 2000 10:31:04 -0700
  ...all the windows professionally tinted two > years ago with a strip along the > top of the windshield and limo tint on the hatch > window...
• Re: Helpful tool for canvas replacement
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 28 Feb 2014 09:47:15 -0800
  ...to remove the top and work > with it on sawhorses. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta...
• 6 month westy trip w/ family & tinting?
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:51:22 -0700
  ...Tom B.-lives in the hi desert w/ no ac or tinting except for top of windshield. > > Mark in AK
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 10:47:01 -0500
  Chris, My son runs a tint shop and uses only the very best of films. Says it doesn't pay the customer or him...