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• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:39:53 -0700
  ...Pulled things apart, cleaned, >checked the jet, (could blow a steady stream of water through) sparker >made a nice long arc to frame every...
• Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - mike .
  Wed, 14 Feb 2007 12:15:56 -0800
  ...but to make 2 filler > strips (aluminum) for the top&bottom gaps. > and use some TORX security screws to fasten to an interior trim...
• re: seat belts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 17:45:25 -0800
  ...One drunk lady turned left in front of my little (ALUMINUM bodied) Rover 2000TC. The car was junk (as in straight line from left...
• Poor Man's Awning
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Mon, 14 Jun 1999 15:38:21 -0400
  ...Wal-Mart vinyl to a piece of aluminum roof flashing (with spray trim adhesive), which I then bent - I can't really describe the...
• Side Window Screens
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 13:45:21 -0400
  ...I made a little wooden frame from this plywood - rounded at the front edges just like the window - about 3/4" larger in height...
• Re: Awning- which one?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:19:52 -0500
  ...I have thought about a tubular frame (or frames) with a fabric skin glued to it (them) that would flip over the westy top...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sun, 24 Oct 2004 03:56:06 -0400
  ...noise reduction Ten years ago I took my aluminum cans in the van to be recycled. I had been collecting them in 40 gallon...
• Re: Westy screens
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:55:56 -0700
  ...So if you have a GL and want screens, we have nice aluminum > framed screens that you can slide the window open, place the...
• Re: aux fuel tanks
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 10:56:51 -0500
  ...though I'm not a fan of aluminum gasoline fuel tanks anyways, I like the deformation of steel better in a situation that would...
• New age advertising - Fuel Cells - Friday
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 22:05:52 -0600
  ...who do you suppose wound up with those trucks with bent frames, over plunged shocks and cracked tranny cases? The news just said that...
• Re: Spare tire location
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 3 Apr 2021 11:12:29 -0700
  ...Additionally, there is another box framed horizontal strut on the inside of the vehicle that attaches to the door frames. And another yet goes...
• Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:54:25 -0700
  ...I also toyed with the idea of constructing a thin, aluminum ladder to store in the pt and made to fit from the ground...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:06:35 -0800
  ...ideas on how the screen can be attached to the aluminum window frame rather than through the window seal and into the body. On...
• Re: RX7 oil cooler, anybody else install one?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 28 May 2002 23:04:24 -0500
  ...I plumbed it between the > frame > rails (not the center section) and made a pair of aluminum scoops > mounted on > the top and bottom...
• Head Survey Form -- Last Draft
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 22:48:04 -0700
  ...Ceramic (1) Aluminum (2) Prestone (3) Basleak (4) Other (5) 4 Coolant Type : Phosphate (1) No Phosphate (2) VW (3) Mix (4) 2 Water...
• Westy Tent Poles - roll yer own
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 09:50:41 CST6CDT
  ...They have a poor quality aluminum colored paint finish that rubs off. I essentially fabricated an entire top framework and used only the OEM...
• Engine Block Heater (for a syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 16:42:17 -0400
  ...3) "Plate" style heaters - an aluminum heating element plate bolted beneath the engine block. Postings included references to magnetic heaters bonded (glued or duct...
• Re: Awnings..
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 31 Aug 2008 22:22:56 -0700
  ...surprised by an overnight rain that collapsed it and broke the aluminum framework irreparably.� The original Hummer awning setup we got on closeout from...
• Re: Gas spill
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 25 Aug 1997 21:49:30 CDT
  ...BUT!! beware of putting much pressure on the window frame ... it's very soft aluminum and will dent/bend easily. :( once you get one...
• Re: wow Amphibious vehicle!
  Historical mailing list - John Benditt
  Fri, 3 Dec 1999 21:09:07 -0500
  ...Not to mention the safety cage frames.. EMZ wrote: > John, > Sorry first, but your out there a ways.... No car, (I must repeat > this...
• Re: Spare Gas Container - My Solution
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 20:22:45 -0700
  ...I transfer the white gas to 1 liter aluminum bottles from REI (they store more easily and are possibly safer) and keep them in...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:44:20 -0700
  ...The only *possibly* error; the aluminum piece. But I compared the exhaust print and print of manifold, via gasket, on 2 sets of flue...
• Re: Shortest rubber motor mount? (Vanagon/Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:16:56 -0700
  ...this bracket. > > My plan: > > fabricate a bracket that bolts to the frame, with an arm running > forward to the Jetta engine bracket. The rubber...
• VW Van & Camping Stuff For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 12:55:39 -0700
  ...http://www.airliftcompany.com/ <http://www.airliftcompany.com/new-index/Frameset.htm> <http://www.airliftcompany.com/new-index/Frameset.htm> <http://www.airliftcompany.com...
• Re: middle seats as living room furniture
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 14:10:14 -0600
  ...So, I bought a seat from Chris, took my office chair apart to use the frame and wheels and mounted the Capatains seat on...
• Re: Traveling lighter... a goal... Kayak carriers, Lake Superior?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 30 May 2005 09:43:26 -0500
  ...It used wood frames with aluminum tubes for the stringers. The tubes were in sections and could be broken down. The whole thing packed...
• Re: wow Amphibious vehicle!
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Sat, 4 Dec 1999 14:12:32 +0100
  ...Not to mention > the safety cage frames.. > > EMZ wrote: > > > John, > > Sorry first, but your out there a ways.... No car, (I must repeat > > this...
• Re: power window regulators
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 15:13:10 -0500
  When that big aluminum pop rivit shears off,it does so for a reason.The braded wire is getting kinked and streached, and twisted...
• Re: Welders/Welding
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Sedoris
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 02:08:32 -0800
  ...We use 10# spools mild steel wire most all the time, but it also has the ability to weld aluminum with smaller 2# spools...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:17:05 -0700
  ...slip around in the hole, they have a > two-piece machined aluminum part that looks like it would do a much more > effective job...
• "Syncronize" a 2 wheeler. (Long) Was T3 syncro production
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Sat, 13 Jan 2001 12:05:10 -0700
  ...The tank has an extension on the right side that fits over the frame rail, so when the tank comes out of the Syncro...
• Front seat padding
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 12 Mar 1998 12:14:01 -0500
  ...It requires that two pieces be used because of the strange frame work. The top piece being 4 1/4" x the seat width...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: How do I separate the windows from the frames?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 25 Aug 2007 08:49:29 -0700
  ...I am talking about getting the glass out of > the aluminum FRAME. > > Thanks, > Chris > > __._,_.___ > Messages in this topic > <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vanagon...
• Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Tue, 20 Aug 2002 03:42:02 +0100
  ...OK FLAMES over, so I know my Kunho 15" 195's will fit under the front with a neat job done on the frame...
• Re: Vanagon copilot wanted ad
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 16:29:09 -0800
  ...and huge carb, 6 forward speeds in the trans and aluminum tube frame military aircraft front seats. It was the first car I ever...
• Re: Awnings..
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 10:19:44 -0400
  ...surprised by an overnight rain that collapsed it and broke the aluminum framework irreparably. The original Hummer awning setup we got on closeout from...
• Chin Spoiler from Home Depot Racing shop..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:47:06 -0700
  ...and one for a tow hook I have on my right frame member. Below and behind the bumper there's a perfect body flange...
• Re: Awnings..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 10:17:14 -0500
  ...surprised by an overnight rain that collapsed it and broke the aluminum > framework irreparably. The original Hummer awning setup we got on closeout > from...
• Re: What parts could I use?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 28 Oct 2004 20:36:12 -0700
  ...cast aluminum engine mounts bolted to the block > carrier bars (fabricated steel bars which run north south and connect to > the > aluminum mounts with...
• Re: Diff Lock Stuck On!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:15:37 -0400
  ...The usual problem with these is the aluminum housing corroding and jamming the shaft. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: Shortest rubber motor mount? (Vanagon/Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 17:20:21 -0400
  ...this bracket. > > My plan: > > fabricate a bracket that bolts to the frame, with an arm running > forward to the Jetta engine bracket. The rubber...
• Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:54:06 -0700
  ...A Vanagon is considered unibody, even though it does > >> have frame strengthening members underneath. > >> Those roof support arches are more for rollover protection than...
• EV mudflaps (long)
  Historical mailing list - W Li
  Tue, 25 Nov 1997 15:58:55 -0800
  ...by 15" (see below) left front flap -remove wheel and support frame securely -drill 4 mounting holes in an 8" piece of 2 x...
• Re: Form Jay Leno's Garage
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Fri, 6 Apr 2012 12:16:16 -0700
  ...credo is and they want them to last a certain time frame so you will have to replace the vehicle sooner. More $$ in their...
• Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 20 Jan 2015 11:39:02 -0600
  ...slip around in the hole, they have a > > two-piece machined aluminum part that looks like it would do a much more > > effective job...
• Re: OT-VW bug Hum V kit
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 22:44:15 -0600
  ...Bill Snow was the only producer of the plastic credit cards for a very short three year time frame but acquired a fair amount...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:55:31 -0600
  ...Or maybe keeps in some warmth when using the heater. > Frankly, I’d be happy to replace it with an aluminum version that would...
• Re: Vanagon copilot wanted ad
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sat, 14 Dec 2013 19:11:46 -0700
  ...and huge > carb, 6 forward speeds in the trans and aluminum tube frame military > aircraft front seats. It was the first car I ever...
• Re: "Syncronize" a 2 wheeler. (Long) Was T3 syncro production
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 07:16:31 +1000
  ...The tank has an extension on the > right side that fits over the frame rail, so when the tank comes out of > the Syncro...
• �Help from M�xico!
  Historical mailing list - David I. Tanzer
  Sat, 7 Jun 1997 09:12:57 -0400
  ...Or, worst case, must the whole window assembly (frame and all) be= removed from the sliding door in order to disassemble the frame so...
• RE: Help from Mexico!
  Historical mailing list - David I. Tanzer
  Sun, 8 Jun 1997 10:12:32 -0400
  ...Can the new glass simply be pushed into place by pushing the top= >edge into the upper channel in the window frame and then...
• Re: Awnings..
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 07:36:33 -0700
  ...surprised by an overnight rain that collapsed it and broke the aluminum framework irreparably. The original Hummer awning setup we got on closeout from...
• Eurovan mudflaps
  Historical mailing list - W Li
  Fri, 21 Nov 1997 17:34:44 -0800
  ...by 15" (see below) left front flap -remove wheel and support frame securely -drill 4 mounting holes in an 8" piece of 2 x...
• Re: Engine Block Heater (for a syncro)
  Historical mailing list - Javier Saenz
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 14:27:07 PDT
  ...Postings included speculation as to how effective warm coolant >circulation is through the Vanagon's massive hose run. >3) "Plate" style heaters - an aluminum...
• Re: Spare Gas Container - My Solution
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 19:04:22 -0700
  ...The two mounting rings were >secured by drilling the outer frame lip just as I had done with the mud >flaps. I then purchased...
• Re: THE ULTIMATE Engine Block Heater (for a syncro)
  Historical mailing list - ARKADY MIRVIS
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 04:17:15 -0700
  ...Postings included speculation as to how effective > warm coolant circulation is through the Vanagon's massive hose run. > > 3) "Plate" style heaters - an aluminum...
• Pop-top transplant report/procedural
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexander Palmer
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 13:12:13 -0400
  ...Anyway, I then took the entire assembly apart, just to see how it fit together, and to measure and inspect the metal framework as...
• Pop-top transplant report/procedural
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexander Palmer
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 16:30:05 -0400
  ...Anyway, I then took the entire assembly apart, just to see how it fit together, and to measure and inspect the metal framework as...
• Re: Westfalia Interiors (long reply!)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 11:13:53 -0400
  ...this configuration also came (optionally??) amongst other things w/ the much sought after "beakers" essentially spun aluminum drink glasses > >1962-63 SO-34 interior...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 18:31:20 -0800
  ...x amount of shim? Btw, I just miked a soda can aluminum wall at 4 thou. Ab > On Feb 18, 2015, at 11:03...