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• Re: Fryday! Explanation to understand
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 May 2012 20:40:46 -0700
  ...but I will say this ..'all debt is artificial really.' if no body ever pays it off...nothing really happens. On 5/4/2012...
• Syncro 16 Body Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:25:06 -0700
  ...on the suspension and steering, but that's a lot of work. In this case, a picture really is worth a thousand words. Anyone...
• Re: door edge seals
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 09:42:48 -0500
  ...wires (for power mirrors, speakers, etc.) as they pass from the body into the doors.� Would it be worth getting these for my van...
• '56 kombi progress
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 23:34:56 -0700 (PDT)
  Howdy, Tonight I finished straightening and filling the right rear corner, and I've started on the detail work, glazing the pinholes and scratches...
• Re: Splash Pans for a '56 & booty.
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 1 Nov 1995 08:47:53 MST
  ...pull should have at least three layers of fabric on > the body, six on the flange. The nice part is that your fiberglas copy...
• Split window Registry, Klaus Jacobsen , Denmark
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 11:16:20 -0400
  ...IBM NewsReader/2 v1.03 > > > Im working on a registry on Vw beetles produced from 1938-1953. > > If you own one of these beautiful...
• Rough Running
  Historical mailing list - Craig Standley
  Sun, 7 Apr 1996 19:51:46 -0700 (PDT)
  ...There was a wire on the plate that the points mount on to that connects to the body of the distributor. I had to...
• For Sale: 82 Westy 2.0 Aircooled
  Historical mailing list - Ken Korn
  Tue, 18 May 1999 11:14:32 -0500
  ...Everything works, the body is basically rustfree. It spent its whole life in California and Texas. The engine was rebuilt with ALL new parts...
• Re: Maaco Paint Jobs
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 16:37:16 -0500
  ...Maaco Paint Jobs > Anyone out there had any experience with Maaco paint jobs or body work? > They quoted me a fairly reasonable price for...
• Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 20 May 2001 11:30:07 +1200
  ...Only a factory midengined unit with diff AHEAD of the engine could be adapted without major body work. Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin...
• Re: Speaking of water runoff...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 12:07:45 -0700
  ...windshield, you need to seal between the windshield gasket and the BODY, not between the gasket and the windshield. I had wet carpet syndrome...
• Re: POR-15
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 18:30:05 EDT
  At this time (and I hope NOT for long)! I have everything removed down to the uni-body, on the underside of the bus...
• Re: Need some advice on how to work with 2nd gear brake band
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Thu, 20 Feb 2003 09:34:34 EST
  If you are only trying to stop a leak I would not fool with valve body either. I have done a few of the...
• Fwd: Slider Quietening
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 00:21:13 -0600
  Some of you told me that Picassa link didn't work for you. I posted the same pics on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com...
• Re: Sum' b*tch - Rear Heater Shroud
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Sep 2005 19:22:36 -0500
  ...Can't pull that shroud without taking the whole rear seat > front frame loose from the body frame. Shroud won't clear the heater...
• Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles!
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 23 Mar 2013 09:05:44 -0500
  ...It has been at my brother's place for over a year for Body and paint >work. It is looking real good. I am...
• Re: And a bit more rust-photoes - now I begin to worry a lot
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 13 Apr 2006 14:41:53 -0700
  ...Europe with a decent body and a toasted motor. I'm sure we'd all be much happier to work through the van with...
• FS: 2 1985GL's Weekender and non-weekender
  Historical mailing list - Chad G
  Thu, 16 May 2002 14:21:59 -0400
  ...work none factory rear bumper oil pan heater installed body is rusty has a table in it rear heater leaks front heater works great...
• Re: Fragile headlight adjusters (was : Trying to install headlight relays...)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:22:34 -0500
  ...This will put a little flex back into them. (works for my elbow !!! :o) Then a dab of grease worked into the release points...
• Re: Fragile headlight adjusters (was : Trying to install headlight relays...)
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:44:44 -0500
  ...back into them. (works for my > elbow !!! :o) > > Then a dab of grease worked into > the release points. > > Gently working the tabs out. > > Careful...
• Re: Auto tranny lost 3rd gear
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 17 Apr 2010 11:16:08 -0700
  ...If you decide to do the valve body you need a clean, well lit area without distractions; work on one section at a time...
• Air Mattress or Foam Pad?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:48:47 -0800
  ...Since two thirds of your body rest on the rear cushion (assuming you sleep with your head towards the rear door) this works out...
• '82 Diesel Adventurewagen Camper / Rolling Chassis For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Sun, 20 Aug 2006 22:48:10 +0200
  ...All the windows and moonroof work. One side window has a spider crack, and part of the wood platform below the rear window is...
• Re: Power Window Problem - Conversion to Manual
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 10:14:34 -0400
  David your problem is broken wires between the body and the driver's or passenger's door (or both). It is very easy to...
• For Sale 85 Transporter/Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Mon, 7 Jun 2004 22:29:59 -0400
  ...It is priced much lower than others without the excellent mechanical and body condition because it is not a factory Westfalia. For someone who...
• Re: FS: 84 GL in Nashville, TN
  Historical mailing list - Chris
  Mon, 8 Nov 2004 14:57:49 -0600
  ...No leaks! New clutch and brakes. >> The body is in fair shape with a problem on the passenger rear >> "fender". It's hard to...
• Re: Upper Ball Joint Lasts ? miles?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:22:28 -0600
  ...If you have a place to work, as a do it yourself project it's not that bad. The upper is a snap, but...
• Re: rust treatment
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 26 Jun 2021 12:47:19 -0400
  ...treatment a recent body work person asked me to treat my seams with Fluid film in advance of touch up work this fall. It...
• Re: Are all 2.1 engines digifant?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 4 May 2014 22:25:38 -0600
  ...I'm still working out the possible reasons for my idle sitting >> at 2000rpm. I cleaned the Idle valve (which has been unplugged and...
• Re: Westy Rear Shoulder Belts
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Thu, 11 May 2000 22:55:31 -0400
  ...The belt reels are affixed to factory holes in the bodywork. I wouldn't put them amywhere else without engineering a good bracket and...
• Re: Was 1984 VW Vanagon Camper Now GTO
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 7 May 2007 22:13:37 +0000
  ...For the record, this is the breakdown: * 32* 250 GTOs with the series 1 body * 3 330 GTOs with the series 1 body * 3...
• Re: Help with new 1985 Westy engine wiring
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:28:45 -0700
  ...First picture - all these wires coming from the > relay box have been cut yet backup lights, brake lights, turn signals and > all else work...
• Re: van wrecked; documenting selling prices
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 16:32:37 -0400
  ...You should be able to pick up a replacement on the samba for around $4000-5000 that might need some body work or engine...
• Re: Safaris and Antennas
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 May 1996 03:40:57 -0400
  ...degree clooged work around or not. I will be darned (or stronger) if I will go back to paint and body to fill and...
• Re: Power Mirrors not working
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 13:56:03 -0500
  ...I just got a 1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia, and > everything is great, except that the power mirrors don't work. The > owner's manual...
• Re: Air conditioner for camping
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Mar 2002 06:29:05 -0600
  ...into the duct work so they rot equally to the outside body. Condensation City. Stan Wilder On Sat, 30 Mar 2002 01:49:15...
• Re: rust treatment
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 26 Jun 2021 14:06:09 -0700
  ...treatment a recent body work person asked me to treat my seams with Fluid film in advance of touch up work this fall. It...
• Re: '90 Carat - Radio turns off and back on when starting the van
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 14 Nov 2008 10:49:33 -0800
  ...wasn't > the problemo, I'd swap in a good known working ignition switch and see > if that makes a difference. (a good thing...
• 'Noher Newbie-'86 Westy - near tragedy on shakedown cruise - FIRE!
  Historical mailing list - Aurora Farm
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 09:16:12 -0700
  ...text/html;charset=ISO-8859-1" http-equiv="Content-Type"> </head> <body bgcolor="#ffffff" text="#000000"> <big><big><font face="Andy">I've recently...
• Unusal Vanagon version - anyone else see this before? <long>
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 11 May 1996 14:09:45 -0400
  ...As far as the exterior is concerned, it shows a grey bus with the usual late-model bumpers and body side moldings (like the...
• Re: Fwd: ultimate sleeper porsche rusting van -- just for fun post, skip if you are busy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 15:54:08 -0500
  ...I would not do a lick of bodywork on this van or do any cosmetic > work or any painting unless I had to for...
• Re: ETKA 5 INSTALLATION HELP?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 16 Dec 2008 10:22:35 -0600
  ...even if they are already there overwirte them) Voila! it should > work now. > > Try a reboot as a second option after this (Winblows Standard...
• Pedro's pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 17:35:59 -0800
  Pedro, your friend did a lot of work for not so much money. Looks very good. I wonder if he would like to do...
• Re: Repost. Troubleshooting a Circuit
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 23 Feb 2013 19:09:42 -0800
  if the ceramic body is no longer at full length then it no longer exerts full tension on the metal band from end to...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 May 2012 (#2012-326)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 20 May 2012 16:30:58 -0700
  You can't use it to jack up the control arm rather than the body? Jim Human kindness has never weakened the stamina or...
• Re: How to remove lower front grill?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 19:14:34 -0500
  All vangons with lower (stock) grills work the same way. Get a pair of longnose pliers and pull out the plastic fasteners. You can...
• 80 bus for sale (canada) ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 06 Jun 96 21:08:12 CDT
  ...1980 VW Vanagon 4 cyl air cooled blue Body in good shape (no visible rust) Interiour is amazing all camp stuff works perfectly (It...
• Where's the best to sell a Bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 05 Jul 1995 16:58:59 -0400
  ...The engine is very new, new heads, great shape, tranny is ok, probably ~50,000 mi left on it, body & frame are servicable but...
• '61 Double Cab for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Wed, 27 Nov 1996 11:45:18 -0800 (PST)
  ...cut wheel wells wrong taillights some funky repair work on the windshield frame: you can't see the seam at the bottom of the...
• computer
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Feb 1997 16:15:51 -0600 (CST)
  ...from dealer.Their input was also that it worked for many customers. Still did same problem, no difference. Talked to Kyle at Volks Cafe...
• Re: Twins in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 00:01:26 -0600
  ...Can the bunk actually hold this big body? >Comfortably? > > At least this one inquiring mind would like to know. > >Mark >82 Westy >
• FS 1988 syncro $2700 obo Colorado USA
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 00:34:52 -0500
  ...Deosn't look especially pretty, some body dents, sliding door handle broken, etc. I could take some pics if anyone is interested. My Vanagon...
• ok, you gotta look at this one ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 00:01:38 -0500
  ...California smog legal, engine overhauled @180K miles, Transmision rebuilt within the last 18 months Syncro and Viscous coupler work perfectly 911 cross-drilled rotors...
• Re: Painting
  Historical mailing list - Tom
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 15:57:52 -0600
  ...any body work (that I would plan to > do myself > with the help of some friends who know that type of work). I never...
• Re: My AT Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 3 Jul 2010 13:42:20 -0400
  ...valve body to you guys? Like I said I can almost give non vanagon repair people a pass on the sloppy work. It's...
• Re: Bam! My Vanagon got hit...hard
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Fri, 14 Apr 2023 17:29:58 -0600
  If You would like New SheetMetal check this out > https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/us/volkswagen/vanagon/body-parts.html > On 13 Apr , 2023, at...
• Re: SOund/heat insulation
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Oct 1996 09:26:51 -0300 (ADT)
  ...Later you can see it seep out via those body seams we see rusted along, so you know it's working. My van is...
• Re: Digitool test results--no throttle switch LED at idle
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Oct 2008 17:00:13 -0700
  I want to toss in that not having the full throttle switch function working will not cause stumbling/ stalling / running rich or whatever the...
• Re: it's cold in MT and my van won't start
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 2 Nov 2011 19:41:54 -0700
  ...often work alone on my ride ... i use a piece of parachute chord and tie that to a place on the body >opposite the...
• Re: Aux Battery in GL-Sure Power Instructions Needed
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 17:16:55 -0700
  ...juice and a little more room to work with. The 1315 gets screwed down to the body and it needs a short small ground...