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• Clean your washer jets and don't remove them.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Tue, 5 Oct 1999 20:33:18 -0700
  Hi Volks, I have used a vinegar/water solution to clean my windsheild washer ports. The deposits which are constricting the openings are calcium...
• Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Thu, 23 Mar 2006 19:02:54 -0500
  ...If the VIN can pass the state (and I'm sure any state will at this point) then someone may have a cool ride...
• RE: '71 T2 VIN
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Aug 94 19:33:16 EDT
  Did you check the vanagon gopher? It has detailed break down of the VINS for each year of Bus/Vanagon manufactured -- DC ---------------------------------------------------------------------- David Carment...
• Re: vin #s
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 23:22:00 EDT
  Here's one of many sites which will help you decode your VW Vin. <A HREF="http://home.earthlink.net/~megantic/vwvin/VwVinApp.html...
• Anyone have Carfax to run VIN?
  Historical mailing list - RP
  Fri, 19 Sep 2003 15:03:41 -0700
  Does anyone have a Carfax account for VIN: WV2TB0256LH068603 It's for the link below. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem...
• Re: Phryday Vintage Vans
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:34:56 -0500
  ...Phryday Vintage Vans http://www.300sl.net/1962__0319_Camper.html
• Re: Vintage machines
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 21 Jan 2023 20:11:56 -0500
  ...Vintage Vanagons, vintage mechanics. Just the way it goes. > > On Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 04:37:24 PM PST, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw...
• Re: to the list; Carfax.com
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 13:39:37 -0800
  ...Second, the 17 digit VIN standard for all cars sold in the US started sometime in the 80's, I guess it must have...
• GA Vintage VW Show June 15
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 13:37:58 -0400 (EDT)
  Peach State Transpoters will be sponsoring their 4th Annual Vintage Volkswagen Show on Saturday June 15. It will be held at Lake Acworth Beach...
• Re: Is this deal to good to be true?
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 09:55:33 -0400
  I don�t think '70's VINS followed the same pattern as they did later.... Bryan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Has anyone else seen these front bench bulkhead padded vinyl panel?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:37:50 -0800
  Has anyone else seen one of these front bulkhead vinyl panels for a Doka or a 9-passenger Vanagon? http://tinyurl.com/63lq3g Obviously...
• interesting info
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 20:23:33 -0500
  ...http://www.aiam.org/vin/2000VINBOOK.pdf it's a .pdf file of all manufacturers that sell autos in the u.s. and info...
• Re: Is it an 81 or 85??? SWITCHED VIN #'s!!! STOLEN VAN
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 20:43:08 EST
  ...it's aircooled, right? single grille up front? if the VIN comes up as a '85, then, someone switched the VIN on your van...
• Re: got Vintage Air...under there???
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Thu, 24 Feb 2005 20:30:29 EST
  ...www.vintageair.com They've been putting air into hot rods for many years now. & pictures? You bet ! later, John C...
• Exhaust systems and pipes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Sep 1996 18:37:46 -0500
  ...Donald Baxter >Shop's exhaustive stock covers vehicles of any >age > >By Glen Konorowski > >Finding the right pipes and muffler for your vintage car...
• Re: VIN # meaning
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 22:45:18 -0700
  ...in that year 1986 You've answered your own question, or rather the VIN # has. My '87 was mfg in Nov of '86. bob
• seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 07:45:44 -0400
  Years ago we used vinegar to curb the rust. Don't ask me how it works but it does. Just keep spraying it on...
• Re: vin info
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 3 Feb 2000 08:59:18 -0800
  http://carfax.com "Watts, Mark" wrote: > > Is there a site where you enter your VIN and find out if recall and such > have been...
• Re: My new '91 Westy is a '90... bummer
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 16:03:07 -0800
  Oh I know how to read the VIN, I just didn't bother since it was built 11/90. See the later post by...
• Re: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC) - VIN stuff
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 9 Jun 2013 17:07:28 -0700
  ...But then the 17 digit VIN was only required by the NHTSA in the US for the model 1982-later. BenT sent from my...
• Re: A WARNING!!! (Was: Cleaning the water tank!?)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 11:02:38 -0800
  ...so > bear with me on this thing. > > Stan Wilder Stan, I would doubt that household vinegar would be very effective at taking out yeast...
• `74 (???) VIN troubles!!!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Thu, 15 Jun 1995 23:13:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Front VIN: 2252130437 Rear VIN: 2242097947 (This matches the title I have.) Now, do I now have a parts bus, or a driver...that...
• Re: The Cool Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 16:48:46 -0700
  ...the Wonderbus 84 Westphalia: "Mellow Yellow (The Electrical Banana)" KG6RCR Malcolm Stebbins wrote: >This was just discussed, try Vince's post on Wed, 15...
• 86 Vanagon Fuse Box
  Historical mailing list - Donald Long
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 18:02:20 +0000
  ...Is the 86 Vanagon low VIN # Fuse Box the same as the 86 Vanagon high VIN # number Fuse Box? Thanks _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8...
• Re: vinyl killing vans
  Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 09:55:22 -0800
  I have one, to think it is actually worth something! I don't think it would kill your vinyl it is really cleverly thought...
• VIN puzzles
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 18 Mar 1998 17:12:42 -0800
  ...some help or >updating of your VIN # info page. > >I have a 1990 Vanagon Multivan and my VIN # is VW2TB0256LH041286. > >Your site does not...
• Re: Recall for Fuel tank
  Historical mailing list - Dana E Hager
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 21:31:43 -0700
  What is your VIN# and if you don't mind what dealer are you going to (phone #). I say the words Westy, Vanagon or...
• Re: Armorall or Zymol Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 19:35:08 +0000
  ...http://www.lexol.com/vinylex.html Also the Wurth rubber cleaning and preserving products. http://www.wurthusa.com/project/en/leftnavi/catalog/product.php...
• Re: Black rubber/vinyl/plastic care
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Sat, 26 Sep 1998 03:52:44 -0700
  zymol makes a plastic cleaner and polish that works the best of anything that i have used....hd cleanse and then vinyl treatment. just...
• 1.9 or 2.1?
  Historical mailing list - Debbie Walters
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 15:55:32 -0400
  How can I tell the size of the engine on my 85 Westy? The PO thought it was a 1.9, the VIN report...
• Re: What does "GL" mean?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 19:58:16 EST
  ...they were all vinyl. some perforated, some not. chris
• Re: Doka Syncro on eBay
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:28:18 -0700
  ...WV2YB0254LH026775 > > Funny thing, that VIN is for a 1990 Vanagon built in Hannover. Hmmm..... > > Danger! Danger! Will Robinson!! > > Cheers, > > Jeff Dash engineering? -- BenT
• Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 11:20:07 -0800
  ...Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN? > > A cool ride... yes. But God help you if you ever get into an accident. > The > police will run...
• Re: vin #s
  Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
  Sat, 25 Aug 2001 18:12:39 -0700
  Yeah does anyone have anyway ro know of one for the pre what is it 82 VIN? Would very much appreciate it. As I...
• Re: an easy way to get your car stolen...READ...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 09:03:07 +1200
  >the VIN label located on the dash >board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN number, but you can cover it >so it can...
• Re: INTERIOR
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 09:23:04 -0500
  ...After using commercial vinyl wallpaper paste to redo the the ceiling in my parents' camper, I am using the same to redo the interior...
• Can you tell if its 4wd or 2wd from the vin only?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 28 Nov 2001 11:02:35 -0800
  how do you read the VIN# to tell if it a 2wd or a 4wd? thanks Matthew Pollard "Racing with the wind and flirting...
• FREE CarFax VIN Reports Available for nxt 25 days
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 08:05:01 -0700
  ...Glad to run an unlimited number of Free VIN reports for List Members. Over 20 requests already processed. Don't be shy :) Got the...
• looking for a list members who makes vinyl stickers
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:17:13 -0400
  I remember there was someone on the list who made vinyl stickers. If someone could forward me his email that would be great. I...
• Re: Vintage machines
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:50:43 +0000
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Vintage machines Yes,         No denying that the machines are getting older.  But the drivers and mechanics?  Some are getting younger.  At the...
• Forwarded mail... (Book Rip Off)
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Wed, 8 Jan 1997 11:36:42 -0800 (PST)
  ----- Forwarded message from Tom and Kathie David ----- >From owner-vintagvw@SJSUVM1.SJSU.EDU Wed Jan 8 10:30:18 1997 Message-Id: <199701081830.KAA12218...
• MoKan VW / VVWCA Bug Blitz '95
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 4 Jul 1995 08:53:29 -0500 (CDT)
  Hi all, The Mokan VW Club / Vintage VW Club of America Presents Bug Blitz '95 Saturday July 15th, 1995 Over 30 Classes. Registration $15...
• First timer Valve job
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Fri, 8 Oct 2004 10:42:57 -0700
  vince, When you pull the heads you don't have to remove those items. What goes into choosing to do a valve job and...
• Re: VIN location
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 16 Jan 2000 16:51:27 +0100
  Chuck Hill wrote: > Where is the VIN number to be found, other than the standard left front > dashboard tag. I need to check whether...
• Re: Chassis number
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 12:30:01 -0600
  http://www.driversfound.com/gak/vininfo.htm Try this site. Its been a long time since I've ben there but it could help...
• Can someone run a VIN on CarFax for me?
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 14:03:45 -0700
  VIN #: JT3GP10V5Y0046158 Thanks ===== TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition Winter Park, Florida http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/ http://groups.yahoo.com/group...
• Re: Armorall or Zymol Seal?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 1 Aug 2008 13:21:20 -0600
  For what it's worth (probably quite a bit....) John Paterek, the authority on interior restoration of Porsches, recommends cleaning vinyl with a dilute...
• Re: Where does Hella relay go?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 22 Aug 2009 10:35:38 -0700
  ...Make sure to double check VIN. I see 2 sets of diagrams for the '86. One for "up to VIN...." and "from VIN.....". If...
• Re: Ebay Syncro scam, VIN swap?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 11:26:40 -0700
  ...Ebay Syncro scam, VIN swap? > The auction listing has a few holes in it. The VIN is for an 87 2wd > while the photos...
• Simple Question about VIN's
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 08:46:59 -0500
  ...Where is the VIN located on a '86 VW Westy??? Is it in plain sight? Thanks, Ed Ed Shultz, RCDD GENUiTY, Inc. Manager, Network...
• Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 22 Mar 2006 11:15:24 -0800
  ...http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4624187692 The VIN doesn't look quite right to me: WV2YB0254LH026775 I decode this...
• Re: westy decal kit for kitchen unit LED panel (was Re: Krylon Grey Color
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 23:56:47 -0500
  Actually, it would not be that simple to do it in vinyl. This was originally a screen printed deal. some of the letterstrokes needed...
• WANTED: BLACK captains chairs and BLACK doorpanels from 85-86 vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 06:13:55 EST
  im looking for the captains chairs that had the black vinyl sides and dark grey velour fronts with black checks, and the matching black...
• Who has the most Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Tue, 17 Jan 2006 11:02:14 -0600
  ...heres a stumper...two VIN's on dash?" " i just checked underneath the RF Frame outriggers all my vanagons here (all 15 of them...
• Ebay Syncro scam, VIN swap?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:09:11 -0700
  ...The VIN is for an 87 2wd while the photos show what looks to me like a 1985 Syncro, European model. The dash looks...
• Re: syncro alert, CHEAP!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 10:36:01 -0800
  ...Is it in the VIN or something? Nothing in the ad says anything about syncro. Am I missing something? Thanks, Ken Wilford Van-Again...
• another vin question...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 28 Mar 2006 22:28:11 -0500
  ...Obviously it got past customs but are the german VINs (or Canadian) setup the same as the USA spec? What I mean is does...
• Re: Ebay Syncro scam, VIN swap?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 15:56:45 -0600
  ...The VIN is for an 87 2wd > while the photos show what looks to me like a 1985 Syncro, European > model. The dash looks...
• Converting a salvage title in CA
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 10:36:12 -0800
  ...The records are held by VIN so unless you can change the VIN, a federal crime, then once branded is forever branded. This is...
• Re: Is this deal to good to be true?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Oct 2007 07:49:32 -0600
  I suppose the first clue would be that the VIN # is 7 numbers/letters short of a vin #. bob> > http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/car...