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• Re: vanagon front seat ideas? what other seats fit? what have some of you used?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 19:49:38 -0400
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• Trip Home from Burning Man Pics #3
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 16:07:58 -0400
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• Re: Radial tire size for '70 Bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 21:28:28 -0500
  ...The >middle number refers to the sidewall height in relation to the tread width. > 70 would be 70% of 185 = 129.5mm of sidewall...
• Re: Westy height ?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 07:26:08 -0700
  ...Westy height ? > I put a 2x4 across the top of the skylight, had an assistant hold it > level, and measured the height on my...
• Re: WTB 1.9 Piston & Cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:22:10 -0400
  Why do you need one? You should check the piston weight and liner height ,(deck height) when mixing from different sets. Want to make...
• Re: Tall springs?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 13:01:04 -0700
  ...Tall springs? So the conventional wisdom says that '85 springs give the tallest ride height. Is there a difference between GL springs and Westy...
• Anybody with CarFax?
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Sat, 7 Aug 2004 09:55:59 -0500
  WV2YB0253JH076516 Thanks, in advance! Donald Baxter '85 Vanagon GL '88 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg (to come) -- --------------------------------------------- Donald Baxter 316 Ridgeview Avenue University Heights, Iowa 52246...
• Re: rust repair ..
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 22 Apr 2007 06:48:21 -0400
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• Re: Doka Trailers
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 5 Aug 2012 19:03:38 -0700
  ...camper? I think those are just on leaf springs do raising height would not be difficult. But then, getting in and out of it...
• Re: Disappointed with Yokohama Y370 Tires
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 9 Sep 1999 20:45:28 +0200
  Yi-Ruey Wei wrote: > > 70 is the aspect ratio, a ratio of sidewall height to width; the smaller > the number, the wider "looks" of...
• Carat rear springs and bearings
  Historical mailing list - E&M
  Sat, 16 Feb 2008 14:13:00 -0800
  ...usual vendors are for stock height passenger vans and I'd like to keep mine stock Carat height (slightly lower). And if anyone has...
• RE: 911 engine conversions
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Nov 94 09:53:22 gmt
  ...On the Vanagon, all the extra >> height is within the bounds of the engine lid, so you need to modify an engine >> lid, not...
• Re: G.W. 1.5" lift springs
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Mar 2014 20:45:13 -0400
  ...1.5" lift springs Interesting - just last week I installed new GW shocks/springs on my Weekender bringing me up from Carat height to...
• Mauch Chunk Video
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 5 Aug 2013 13:29:46 -0400
  ...Any child-height shots were done by my daughter. Bryan
• Re: T5 and camper
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 00:31:02 -0500
  ...It looks too short a vehicle (in my eye) for the height.
• Re: Spring advice
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 18 Apr 2021 23:21:02 -0500
  ...I’m leaning towards maintaining stock height. >> >> It seems like my rear end is always sagging. I’m almost thinking about buying stock front...
• Re: westy table height extension mod
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 19:25:49 -0500
  ...westy table height extension mod > > >> This has been one of the best functionality mods I have done on my >> camper. �I heartily recommend it...
• Re: 80 westie height
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 21:23:45 -0600
  You are at the height where it may depend on the tires. I barely clear a 6'10" parking garage that has very hard...
• Re: 2wd springs
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 10:07:14 -0700
  ...From reading the descriptions, the 2wd springs from syncro.org will raise the height modestly on my 85 Westfalia, while the performance springs from...
• question about carat/wolfsburg "lowering" springs
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 May 2006 17:03:30 EDT
  ...vans? same ride height, part number and all? they look to be the same, but from the discussions about ride height year to year...
• Re: Need Height Measurement
  Historical mailing list - Ed Stevens
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 17:41:27 -0500
  ...Can >someone measure the height over thier top for me?, (Synchros will be more, >I'm >sure). >Thanks a lot! > i find my 84...
• Re: lifting a 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Walter Houle
  Thu, 17 Sep 2015 14:47:39 -0400
  ...In fact even Carat height >Vanagons have lots of clearance. Even I could have gotten Carat springs >that were stiffer, that would have been...
• Re: Rear table leg holding bracket
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 17 May 2007 19:33:41 -0400
  ...Don't think the table adjusts for height --- as for the 'protrusion' mine has it --- and don't think there is a 'midway' bracket...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 07:07:56 -0500
  ...Jim > On Sep 22, 2017, at 7:10 PM, Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Hi folks. > > I'm sure the van height is...
• Re: Size of a late model Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Tue, 19 May 1998 17:27:29 -0700
  ...Does any one have the dimensions of a '86 to '91 Westfalia Vanagon? > I'm really interested in the height and the width since...
• Re: 15" wheels effect on spedometer?
  Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 11:28:10 -0700
  ...I was concerned with tire height because if I had any more height I wouldn't be able to drive into the garage. BTW...
• Re: Vanagaon axle stand height?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 26 May 2004 15:29:21 -0500
  ...helps gain a little height, but mostly it keeps the base of the jackstand from sinking into the dirt/gravel/asphalt driveway. or damaging...
• Re: Ebay trade gone wrong...
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Aug 2004 09:38:20 -0500
  > Donald Baxter > 316 Ridgeview Avenue > University Heights, Iowa 52246 > http://www.mindspring.com/~onanov --------------- Clip -------------------------- Nice photography on your site. Even the Vanagon Pics...
• Re: dimensions of 2WD Westy
  Historical mailing list - Pokey
  Wed, 28 Feb 2001 16:21:44 -0800
  ...on a small garage (20'x24' MAX) with a crawl > space/attic where the overall height of the garage doesn't > exceed 15 feet...
• Trip from Burning Man Pics
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 13 Sep 2004 00:22:20 -0400
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• Re: Difference between 2 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 22 Aug 2017 10:18:58 -0700
  ...are they interchangeable? is the cast ones are harder to find? the other thing that surprise me is the ride height... - syncro1 has stock...
• Re: Seat Question
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 20 Apr 2015 12:00:42 -0400
  ...I find my '87 Westy seats to be way more comfortable than most to my 57-year-old butt and now 6'3" height...
• Re: Converting a Carat to a Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
  Mon, 17 Aug 1998 15:44:47 -0700
  ...Exterior, body Clearcoat metallic paint Height: 80.9" D. Interior Air conditioning with outlets in rear only Removable screen for hatch door Two person...
• Tall springs?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 10:36:27 -0800
  So the conventional wisdom says that '85 springs give the tallest ride height. Is there a difference between GL springs and Westy springs? IOW...
• Re: New heights
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Sat, 21 Sep 2013 19:44:42 -0700
  ...jbever@excite.com> wrote: > My wife and I went to new heights in the camper. Just over 5,600ft in the > San Bernardino mountains...
• Re: Adventurwagon and Syncro info needed!
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Tue, 25 May 1999 18:45:56 -0700
  ...After looking at it, we decided that the size of the upper bunk and the height issue led us to buying a '90 Syncro...
• Re: Vanagon crash safety/Projectzwo bull bars
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 11:52:14 -0700
  "because of the van's height it jumped the hood of > the volvo. if it hit > another van or truck or SUV , you'd...
• Trip home from Burning Man Pics Part 4
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 08:55:44 -0400
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• Re: anyone have power height adjust Headlights on their vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 12:25:42 EDT
  ...http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=207154 you can barely see the power headlight height adjust switch to the left of...
• Overall height?
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 11:55:29 -0700
  Hi guys, I would like to know the hight of a Westfalia to be able to put in garage. Is there one of you...
• Re: Tires (apologize in advance)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 29 Jun 2021 08:23:20 -0700
  ...However, over time, being under constant load, the load height of the spring can reduce. To put it another way, the springs start to...
• Re: cb antenae options
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 16:02:25 -0800
  >Antenna length, Antenna height. I've used a marine antenna mounted on the >side of the luggage rack with great success. They are self...
• Re: Audi Turbo motor swap
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 20:50:31 -0700
  ...Fortunately, the increase in height needed in the tub portion was almost exactly the same as the thickness of the Z bed foam. ~ 4...
• Trip home from Burning Man Pics - Part 4
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 09:07:40 -0400
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• 2WD Westy springs - follow up
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 26 Sep 1999 14:43:30 -0700
  ...1.) Exact Stock replacement springs - same height and stiffness 2.) Same height as stock springs but slightly stiffer - say 15% 3.) Same stiffness as...
• Re: Westy height ?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:53:02 -0800
  I put a 2x4 across the top of the skylight, had an assistant hold it level, and measured the height on my '84. 6...
• Re: cb antenae options
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 23:00:50 -0500
  ...Grounding, Antenna length, Antenna height. I've used a marine antenna mounted on the side of the luggage rack with great success. They are...
• Rare cab height Transporter Canopy on eBay!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 19 Jan 2004 16:04:59 -0800
  Due to popular demand, I am selling my very nice, grey, cab height canopy that will fit any Double Cab Transporter. There is an...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:15:28 -0400
  ...I drove one recently, a > 2005 model 140" wheelbase extended-height roof. Surprisingly smooth, > powerful, good handling, and NOT 'trucklike' at all. For comparison...
• Re: WESTY HEIGHT
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Smola
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 17:12:21 -0600
  My 85' is at 6 feet six inches. The rake of the vehicle is actually slightly lower in the back, as oppossed to the...
• Re: Front spring question
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Schimke
  Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:39:02 -0700
  ...Yes, if your current ride height is about 17”, the 1” spring shims should result in an 18” ride height. No concern there at...
• Re: OT: how to check Bug engine is a 1.3 or 1.6 externally
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 09:36:29 -0800
  ...1300-1500-1600 - Studs are at angle (about 15 to 20 degrees) Barrel Heights: 1300-1500-1600 Barrel Height is the same on all...
• Re: ride height adjustment? (long post)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 09:34:00 -0700
  ...Those cars have easily accessed ride height adjustments that allow a > crewman to 'tweek' the ride height in a few seconds. Many vehicles have...
• AW: How high is a Syncro Westy Hightop?
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Thu, 20 Dec 2007 22:44:52 +0100
  ...How high is a Syncro Westy Hightop? Anyone know how the height of a Syncro Westy Hightop? I'm shipping one via RORO from...
• Re: Vanagon crash safety
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Apr 2002 14:10:38 EDT
  http://www.251.org/volvocrash.html because of the van's height it jumped the hood of the volvo. if it hit another van...
• Re: first 2WD Prototype Spring install
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Sat, 9 Jun 2001 09:28:38 -0700
  Actually, how much height they give a westy will depend what year westy springs the westy has, of course. 1/2" on an '83...
• Re: Crazy pop-top modification idea
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 15:29:21 -0700
  ...My first thought is added height causing an inconvenience to someone used to the stock height. My Westy *just* fits in some underground situations...
• Re: Gene Berg and wasserboxer performance
  Historical mailing list - Brian Verbeek
  Tue, 08 Oct 1996 16:23:49 +0100
  ...I think that a stroker in wasserboxer would use a smaller pin height and maybe a shorter rod, and/or hemi cut heads to...
• Re: What do I need?
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 24 Nov 2007 12:56:17 -0800
  Shocks won't have a big effect on ride height, but may have something to do with things if you "bounce" the front bumper...
• Re: Seeing out the back window on a Westy w/ AC
  Historical mailing list - Stones
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 11:19:42 -0500
  ...from the dashboard (Roof height on a Rabbit) out over the bottom of the hatch window (Also roof height of a rabbit)... It would...