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  • Re: Steve Sandlin's lock co.
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:01:35 -0500
    ...Steve Sandlin is in Huntsville, near Houston. Doing my best Watson to your Holmes, I would respond that Steve didn't answer your early...
  • Re: 2WD Beach Driving
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Thu, 21 Feb 2013 19:43:21 +0000
    ...Padre Island literally embedded in the sand > for all time, including one Toyota pickup that had probably been there > for a good long while...
  • Re: Cleaning corroded connectors
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Sat, 12 Apr 2003 19:40:52 -0700
    ...The male end is easy to sand down for cleaning, however > sometimes the female ends are a bit more difficult to reach. Does > anyone...
  • Re: key
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 27 Aug 2007 09:03:45 -0700
    ...Keep on coming back. :) On 8/27/07, Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Jet letting everyone know that I can now do some...
  • Re: more rear weight for snow traction / tube
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Fri, 16 Jun 2006 15:55:29 -0400
    ...As an alternative, I would advise purchasing tupperware containers, filling them with sand or other weight and putting them under the rear seat. (all...
  • Re: Bamboo Westy mats
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Mon, 14 Sep 2015 08:34:24 -0400
    >> ... All the sand falls through the mat which is good for bare feet when camping. << Cat litter too? <EG> On Sun, Sep 13, 2015...
  • Seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Harry Mueller
    Fri, 25 Jul 1997 15:25:24 -0500
    ...Does anyone on the list have a method that provides long term results? As of now I was going to sand down to metal...
  • Re: Propane tank color-- need to knw ASAP
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Wed, 21 Nov 2001 04:11:04 EST
    In a message dated 11/21/01 1:52:27 AM, developtrust@HOME.COM writes: << I've had my tank sand blasted to get...
  • Lock guy
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 16:00:07 -0800
    Volks, Anyone have Steve Sandlin's eddress? TIA Mike
  • Re: BRU near Sandy Eggo for repairs.
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 20 Mar 2007 17:42:53 -0400
    Thats waffle good news.
  • Re: 85 vanagon sale help
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Fri, 13 Oct 2017 13:12:43 -0400
    ...finish it with a light sanding and buffing... > > https://www.amazon.com/Interlux-Brightside-Polyurethane-Paint-Y4248/dp/ > B002MYP48A/ref=sr_1_7?ie...
  • more on LED illumination
    Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
    Fri, 25 Nov 2011 09:31:55 -0800
    Very nice! But why not just use some 400 grit sandpaper and lightly sand the LED? No more "beam pattern". Gary Alistair Bell <albell...
  • VW Sand Rails - good fun!
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 30 Apr 1996 12:57:08 PDT
    ...After pondering this, I decided to go on a driven tour in a *real* VW sand rail - what a gas! The driver was the...
  • Re: Logo Contest / Win Vanagon Accessories & poptop renovation.
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 25 Aug 1999 01:30:31 -0500
    ...Even with sanding, the fibers tend to latch on to lint. >After the first coat, I went over the paint and sanded out the...
  • Re: K&N filter revisited with Pictures
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sat, 10 Mar 2001 11:59:54 -0700
    ...There is some bits of > sand on the inside on the plates, but not dirty. The top & > bottom plates over & under the filter are...
  • Re: I did the ultimate upgrade for Christmas!
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Sun, 30 Dec 2007 01:56:28 -0500
    ...FYI, sand belongs in a sandbox, no? David, we're a lot different: I've never felt the need to 'keep up with the...
  • Re: Bear Attacks Camper NVC
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:17:40 +0000
    ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> > Check these out! Something to think about in your pop-top. > http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/BearAttack?authkey=qGobsHitGWo...
  • Tips on fixing Head gaskets with JBWeld
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 26 Mar 2000 16:40:40 -0600
    ...Sand >the area with a block sander, or sandpaper on a piece of glass or an orbital >sander. If when sanding you notice that...
  • Re: (sand)Blasting Thom
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Mar 1996 22:55:31 -0600
    ...a >bunch of those blue tarps can make a pretty decent sandblasting or paint >booth, or even an emergency carport if you have understanding...
  • Re: Weird Vision
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Fri, 12 Aug 1994 22:04:35 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I remember that I loved to eat sand! Thom -- ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : System Administrator 1860 Howe Ave : : tfitzpatrick@tim.com Sacramento, CA...
  • Re: oil pressure problems,still
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Wed, 11 Oct 2006 14:21:14 -0700
    ...Thanks for taking the time to > > forward that ebay link for the Subaue sandwitch plate.I contacted that > OK wath is Subaue sandwitch plate...
  • Re: Need Carfax Check Please & Questions on Painting/Rust
    Historical mailing list - john Runberg
    Thu, 19 Jun 2003 23:37:56 -0400
    ...A factory-quality paint job (including all the sanding, color coats, clear coats and more and more sanding) is probably more than I'd...
  • Re: Ultimate ... Bears
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:21:42 -0800
    ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> Date: Friday, August 28, 2009 3:37 pm Subject: Re: Ultimate ... Bears To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > I believe...
  • Re: newbie questions: offroad, addnl. seating, cover
    Historical mailing list - Mark Rokus
    Wed, 27 May 1998 21:38:24 -0400
    ...seating, > cover > > Klaus and Sandy Hahn wrote: > > > Working on a good name for our new buddy- probably have > > to wait for the road trip...
  • steve sandlin
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 26 Sep 2002 11:37:10 EDT
    steve, please p-mail me, i have a question- thanks chris
  • Re: Brushed-metal finish on aluminum stock (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 11 Mar 2005 17:38:27 -0800
    ...I have hand sanded with emery, wet and dry (done wet with a little detergent added) and plain old sand paper. Working through grits...
  • Re: Vanagon key blanks
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Tue, 6 Dec 2011 06:41:21 -0800
    ...Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@HOTMAIL.COM> > Subject: Vanagon key blanks > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2011, 9:07 AM > There has...
  • Re: head gaskets
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Tue, 21 Mar 2000 23:48:48 -0500
    If yours is anything like mine was you are going to have to sand anyway if you use the JB Weld for the pitts...
  • Re: Oil Leak? Contest-No Prize.Just satisfaction
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 29 Feb 2008 11:00:15 -0500
    ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> >Reply-To: Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Oil Leak? Contest-No Prize.Just...
  • '54 deluxe progress - more sandblasting
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sat, 09 Mar 1996 19:35:48 -0800
    After pulling a 60-something hour Monday, I took Wednesday off and got the "Cougar Valve" for my sandblaster. $186 all told, once you...
  • Re: Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:06:52 -0500
    ...For example, Mocal makes a > sandwich adapter... > <http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/product/2972/Mocal_Sandwich_Plate> > ...that uses a more reliable thermostat system and...
  • Synchro Tranny leak, MSDS response
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Apr 1995 14:06:39 -0400
    ...They sand the shaft with a 400 grit sandpaper to make it smooth before reinstalling the shaft. Then, he makes sure that a front...
  • pin stripe removal
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Sun, 6 Feb 2000 21:17:22 -0600
    That obviously should have been 3M, not #M. Sorry. Steve Sandlin
  • Re: Sandwich oil cooler adapter question
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 27 Sep 2001 07:33:25 -0500
    ...This relief valve should be > PLUGGED when > installing the sandwich adapter. The sandwich adapter has its own > relief > valve, which has a tougher spring...
  • Re: Removing Rhino Lining
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:42:05 -0500
    ...Lots of scraping, and sanding and repainting. There may be better ways, but it will come off. Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Jeff...
  • Re: 1984 VW Vanagon Camper - $5250 - Pgh Craigslist
    Historical mailing list - Walt Spak
    Sat, 5 May 2007 12:01:49 -0400
    ...2007-05-02, 8:06PM EDT > > Sandy > > http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/car/323231768.html > >
  • Re: Painting the Wind Shield Wipers
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Wed, 10 Dec 2008 20:16:36 -0800
    Save the sandpaper for another project. Ask around, find some place that does powder coating. Let them sandblast them. They'll look a lot...
  • Re: 91Gl Fiberglass Bumper Rubber
    Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
    Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:18:22 -0400
    ...Jim On Tue, Aug 25, 2009 at 11:51 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote: > > http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/PaintRepair08212009?authkey=Gv1sRgCOW00...
  • Re: Your favorite tool for removing old seam sealer
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 21 Mar 2001 19:32:08 -0600
    I used a regular utilty knife, followed by sandpaper. Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy Subject: Your favorite tool for removing old seam sealer > I used...
  • more rear weight for snow traction / tube
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Fri, 16 Jun 2006 11:38:50 -0700
    ...they try to weight down the back of their van with sand bags when it snows... then too... with a hitch as part of...
  • Re: sanden sd508 vs sd709
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:25:15 -0400
    ...The www.sanden.com web site has some useful information and performance graphs.
  • Re: Square headlight for sale....
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Thu, 14 Apr 2016 11:42:27 -0700
    another set http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/pts/5537784728.html
  • The lights are out!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:45:08 -0400
    I am now among the no power group. Thank you, Sandy!
  • A/C Compressor Bracket
    Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
    Sun, 4 Jun 2000 06:28:42 -0400
    WTB bracket to attach Sanden (SD 508) compressor to Diesel engine.
  • Re: Free Small Stuff in San Antonio
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:02:03 -0500
    ...Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' On Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 8:04 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com...
  • Re: need Advice Rebuilding an 84 engine
    Historical mailing list - Todd Francis
    Tue, 17 Dec 1996 16:51:48 -0800
    ...Does anyone know anything about sandblasting the > heads using plastic > > > pellets instead of sand, and then coating the heads with enamel top keep down...
  • Water key (was more lock info)
    Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
    Fri, 31 Dec 1999 19:30:37 PST
    ...Steve Sandlin <ssandlin@LCC.NET> >Reply-To: Steve Sandlin <ssandlin@LCC.NET> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: more lock info >Date: Thu, 30...
  • Re: water/fridge annunciator panel
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 19:22:41 -0800
    ...Steve Sandlin <ssandlin@LCC.NET> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Date: Saturday, February 05, 2000 6:38 PM Subject: water...
  • Another sliding door issue
    Historical mailing list - Miller, Ryan
    Wed, 24 Sep 2003 09:07:25 -0600
    Vanagonites, After spending a lot of time camping out in the desert here in Arizona a lot of sand/dirt/gravel has mixed itself...
  • Rust treatment, or repair? please read (a little too long)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Mar 1996 00:46:08 -0500
    ...Just as with any sanding, though, sandblasting can create heat (though it most likely won't remove healthy steel as a grinder would). There...
  • Re: 1986 production changes
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Sun, 24 Mar 2002 11:08:51 -0800
    ...Note, however, that Sanden compressors came with a plethora of fittings for connecting the A/C lines. You might be able to upgrade an...
  • Hats off to the finder of the Sherwin-Williams pop-top paint!
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Tue, 4 Jun 2002 17:15:55 -0400
    ...give it one coat, then you could see anywhere where you need to sand a little more, and sand those areas......... However, I have...
  • Re: Those ramps
    Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
    Sun, 6 Feb 2011 18:08:51 -0800
    ...And if you can weld (metal > and/or > plastic) they're pretty easy to make on your own. > > http://www.okoffroad.com/stuff-sandladders...
  • Re: propane tank issues
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 18 Oct 2000 14:08:26 -0400
    >After talking to Jason Yasment at BBTT this past weekend, he said he looked >into getting his sandblasted, painted, and recertified since theoretically >propane...
  • Re: Another center cap question... PAINT
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 May 2004 22:34:03 EDT
    ...I've tried sanding to roughen the surface, priming, etc. to > no avail. > > Thanks, sand them, and clean with thinner.. then prime and paint...
  • Re: Lock guy
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 16:14:14 -0800
    http://www.steveslockshop.com/ steve@steveslockshop.com > Anyone have Steve Sandlin's eddress?
  • Re: 2WD Beach Driving
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 21 Feb 2013 20:28:29 -0500
    Depends on the type of sand. Daytona Beach still allows regular traffic at times and the beach was once part of the race track...
  • Re: Oil temp musings and hairbrained ideas
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 24 Nov 2008 17:54:18 -0500
    I just bought a basically new but used Mocal sandwich thermostatic adapter along with their braided ss lines and fancy couplings AND a 16...
  • Re: 2WD Beach Driving
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Thu, 21 Feb 2013 15:47:11 -0500
    my sand driving was on the outter banks NC . we used to take my 66 westy out on Ocacoke island with no problems , other...
  • '54 Deluxe (bus) progress
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sun, 31 Mar 1996 21:29:05 -0800
    ...I wasn't as motivated, probably also because the quality of my sand had degraded somewhat, making it considerably less effective and very, very...