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• Re: want to adopt '88 -- '91 vanagon carrat
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Jun 1997 16:41:30 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Also in 1990 as a Carat WLE. There were no 1988 Carats in the USA. Good luck, Jim Davis 87 GL Syncro 88 GL...
• Re: Winkler's website
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 12:48:26 EST
  ...it a rear Carat bumper replacement or an extension for the rear Carat > bumper (attaching to the bottom of the Carat fiberglass bumper)? > > Thanks...
• Carat Alloy whees FS
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 7 Apr 1999 17:14:05 -0700
  A friend of mine has a set of 5 carat alloy wheels with lugs (syncro) and caps, excellent condition. He put 15" wheels on...
• 89 carat for sale in southern pa...
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Sun, 12 Dec 2004 09:41:11 -0500
  ...thanks all, jess 89 carat http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=123264
• Re: rear ended on I-95
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Tue, 7 Apr 1998 08:17:58 -0400
  ...Anyone know how much a >bumper costs for a 91 carat and where I could get one? > >tyler -philly >91 carat >88 westy >
• Re: Syncro Carat
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 13:57:07 -0600
  It is my understading that the Carat model has many standard features, including cruise control, power windows, mirrors, and locks. The middle area has...
• Re: Can a 91 GL 7 Seater be Converted to Carat Interior?
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 16 Apr 2003 20:46:29 -0700
  ...Can a 91 GL 7 Seater be Converted to Carat Interior? > > Hi all, Is it possible to convert the rear 7 passenger 91 GL...
• Real time weight of an 82 Vanagon Diesel? Cd of a Carat w/body kit?
  Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
  Tue, 31 Oct 2006 05:25:33 -0800
  ...had thiers weighed) of a 1982 Vangon Diesel GL? (7 passenger) Also, since I am lowering the van, and using a Carat Body Kit...
• Re: Tray needed for Wolfsburg/Carat interior
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hudgik
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 05:16:30 -0500
  ...I have a 91 Carat as well (Burgundy even...<G>). There are two trays, one each between the front seats and the rear-facing...
• Re: Carat Synchro?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 11:49:29 -0700
  ...Cory '90 Syncro Westy Many syncros had the same interior setup as a Carat Vanagon (rear facing seats, and rear seat/bed). I don...
• Re: Wanted: sunroof seal - carat/wolfy interior for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 14:26:41 EDT
  ...ps, i am parting out a vanagon carat w/ the grey sidepanels and flip out table and grey rear sofabed. if you want to...
• Carat value
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 1 Apr 2015 15:34:11 -0500
  So, NADA says a stock primo 1991 Carat is worth $15000, an average one $8300 and one not so good $4300! So where in...
• WTB: idle stabilizer control module
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Tue, 26 Jan 2010 22:16:38 -0500
  ...I need a working ISC module for my 1990 Carat. I know they're like gold but maybe someone that is flush with them...
• FS: set of 5 Vanagon Alloy wheels (carat style) w/ lugs and tires
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Jan 2002 21:25:40 EST
  ...set of 5 vanagon Alloy wheels, 5 spoke "Carat" style 14". with all lugnuts and tires ready to mount. $600 for all 5. fit...
• Re: Delayed starter action
  Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
  Tue, 6 Aug 2002 23:58:39 EDT
  ...Sam '91 Carat '89 Carat
• vanagon alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 00:58:54 EDT
  ...set of 4 vanagon alloy wheels, and lugnuts...from a '90 carat. this is the 5 spoke carat/wolfsburg style, but fits all vans...
• What's a "carat"?
  Historical mailing list - Nile Runge
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 19:09:09 -0700
  ...I'm not up on the jargon being used here and have never heard the term "carat" before. Please enlighten me. Nile
• Re: ISO '90 or '91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 00:50:47 -0400
  In a message dated 97-10-22 14:17:15 EDT, uzzi@AIMNET.COM writes: > (1) What sets apart the Carat from the Vanagon...
• Re: Vanagon Trivia
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 20:19:04 EST
  ...What the heck is a multivan any way??? I have a carat, just a black map pocket.., [and honestly I'd rather store something...
• Re: anyone know why '89 carat/wolfsburgs didnt have the curtain kits?
  Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
  Tue, 5 Oct 2004 21:48:31 +0200
  ...anyone know why '89 carat/wolfsburgs didnt have the curtain > kits? > > > so when vw introduced the 7 pass wolfsburg with the "Carat" style > weekender...
• Re: Brake Light Switches
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 17:13:42 -0500
  ...Does the Carat - particularly the '91 Carat - use a pair of >> three connector brake light switches - or 2 connector brake light >> switches. >> >> > >
• Carat rear carpet / Lower dash heater cover
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Mon, 27 Sep 2010 22:39:10 -0400
  ...One needed the rear carpet for a carat/weekender and the other was broken into and needed the lower dash part that covers the...
• For Sale 1989 VW Vanagon Carat (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 07:18:51 -0800 (PST)
  ...For Sale 1989 VW Vanagon Carat For Sale 1989 VW Vanagon Carat Week-ender Camper for 7 passengers Color: Exterior: Burgundy Interior: Gray Fully...
• Re: Carat or not on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:05:20 -0500
  ...Vanagon Carat > Style/Body: 7 Passenger 2 Dr Van > Engine: > Country of Assembly: Germany > > > >>Item number: 4625441101 >> >>I emailed the seller to let him...
• Re: How close is a 86 wolfsburg westy (weekender) interior to a carat interior..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:10:00 -0800
  ...the later ones or wood like a full camper? > > Can a carat rear seat with headrest be swapped exactly? Would double > removable jump seats...
• Re: my Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Mar 2016 00:17:27 -0400
  ...I just listed my Carat on CraigsList Birmingham, Alabama. Notice it is OBO! http://bham.craigslist.org/cto/5494617242.html JOHN
• FS: Carat body moldings
  Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
  Thu, 23 Jul 1998 19:37:49 -0700
  I have a complete set of Vanagon Carat side body molding for sale with instructions and brackets. The brackets just pop-rivet to the...
• [T2] Vanagon Carat Wheels
  Historical mailing list - OPD
  Thu, 14 Dec 2000 22:00:50 -0800
  ...honey_bus@hotmail.com (NOT ME) Now you know as much as I do. >Four Vanagon Carat wheels (with junk tires). > >$125 Near Ft...
• 1987 Vanagon Syncro F.S. in Conn.
  Historical mailing list - Mike Devlin
  Wed, 17 Oct 2001 17:25:19 EDT
  1987 VANAGON "SYNCRO" 4 wheel drive, 5 speed, Carat Fiberglass Bumpers, Carat Factory Alloy Wheels, spare set Steel Wheels, Burgundy Exterior, Tan Interior, 7...
• Re: Can't get table to come out
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Kweder
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 19:26:46 EST
  I have a 91 Carat and it is a little tricky to get the table out. All you need is a good push on...
• vanagon alloy wheels for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Dec 2004 21:12:14 EST
  ...set of 4 vanagon alloy wheels, centercaps, and lugnuts...from a '90 carat. this is the 5 spoke carat/wolfsburg style, but fits all...
• FS: grey snap-in curtain kit for wolfsburg/carat
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 19 Mar 2005 11:33:33 EST
  i have the OEM grey snap in curtain kit that was stock on all '87-'91 wolfsburg/carat hardtop vans. clean and complete. can...
• Re: What Makes a Carat a Carat ??
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 Mar 2006 18:26:45 EST
  In a message dated 3/25/06 6:16:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, samhp@YAHOO.COM writes: > does it really matter ?? SAM > > no...
• AW: What's a "carat"?
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Sat, 8 Sep 2007 22:58:52 +0200
  Hi, it was easier :) See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carat_%28mass%29 Regards Christoph 1985 Caravelle GL syncro Germany -----Urspr�ngliche Nachricht----- Von...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 24 Nov 2014 to 25 Nov 2014 - Special issue (#2014-590)
  Historical mailing list - john runberg
  Tue, 25 Nov 2014 23:09:09 -0500
  ...CARAT CURTAINS > > Looking for curtains that will fit a'91 Carat. Factory snaps are already > installed, making it curtain ready. >
• Re: Carat Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Tue, 31 Aug 1999 19:30:03 EDT
  ...I have the grey interior, and I assume the windows on the Carat are no different than my GL. (Though VW has suprised me...
• Re: Tire Size Recommendation for a 1991 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Fri, 3 May 2002 15:14:15 -0400
  We finally installed a set of Vredestein Transport Steel (205/75 r14) on our 91 Carat. At first I thought they looked a bit...
• anyone have a spare 14" stock vanagon alloy they dont need?? carat alloys
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 16:50:49 EDT
  i need one or two spare vanagon 14" stock alloy wheels...carat alloy wheels... whatever you want to call them... let me know if...
• Gasoline fumes in AC ducts
  Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
  Fri, 26 Jun 1998 10:34:39 -0700
  ...Has anyone experienced this before? Any suggestions? Floyd Truskot 1991 Vanagon Carat - red - 130,500 1991 Vanagon Carat - white - 22,930 1985 Vanagon GL...
• Curtains for Carat
  Historical mailing list - Brent Berisford
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 21:10:25 -0500
  ...I sold one of the Carat's but the owner is looking for a set of the snap up curtains with the pouch. Does...
• Re: FS: Sweet '89 vanagon carat on Vortex - $1900!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 9 Mar 2004 17:59:44 EST
  ...I just wish Carats were automaics. :( Some of them had automatic transmissions. Me thinks that's what you meant. BenT
• FS '90 Wolfsburg Carat TDI
  Historical mailing list - Ray Brubaker
  Sun, 24 Apr 2011 16:10:24 -0400
  I have listed my son's '90 Wolfsburg Carat with a TDI diesel engine on TheSambe for sale. http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds...
• Re: Vanagon Trivia
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 26 Dec 2005 18:19:56 -0800
  Hmmm, well my carat has the same things minus the 12V refrig, minus the pop top and minus the mapper, and minus the rear...
• Re: SA center alloy caps
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 17:40:26 EDT
  In a message dated 10/16/2003 4:29:31 PM EST, JordanVw writes: << they use the same ones as the OEM vanagon carat...
• Re: want a carat table in your van? then you have to use the carat rear sofab...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 11:31:03 EDT
  ...kinda limits what you can do in the bed tho.. :<) using all the carat/wolfsburg parts is much more practical and less painful :< ) chris
• Re: Carat curtains dividing front from rear...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 22:56:40 -0700
  ...Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy http://groups.msn.com/BobsPhotoShare http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tiico > Regarding this whole Carat thread, I have an...
• Re: Emmissions help.
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 10:29:26 -0700
  ...It's in my wifes Carat so I can't check. Bought it at Walmart for $19.95. Put it in the Syncro, drove...
• Re: Pop top kits for Carats
  Historical mailing list - Terry Buchanan
  Wed, 19 Aug 1998 15:11:44 -0700
  ...When they got done they > pryed off the Carat name and glued on Multivan in its place. :) > Sorry couldn't resist. > Seriously though everyone...
• for sale: white doors complete!! , grey velour door panels, Carat door spkrs & more!!!
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 17:58:56 -0500
  ...velour door panels from a 91 Carat w/ power windows and power mirrors......make offer (2) Carat 4-inch door speakers----black------make offer...
• vans w/ fiberglass side mouldings was:Re: crazy friday centerfold
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Aug 2002 03:46:14 EDT
  In a message dated 8/17/02 1:16:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time, KimBrennan@AOL.COM writes: > Is that a Carat or a...
• Re: 91 Carat on Ebay going-going-gone
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 27 Dec 1999 21:04:30 EST
  ...High bid was $4500.00! Gary FYI 1991 Volkswagen VW Vanagon Wolfsburg Carat Item #223694615 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem...
• Carat Alloy Wheels Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 11:57:38 -0600
  I am looking for a set of 4 or 5 Carat/Wolfsburg 14" alloy wheels. Good condition is fine; they do not have to...
• WBX Engine Repair/Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Steve Anderson
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 04:09:45 EST
  Have a 91 Carat with 132K. I am the second owner. Starting to see some head leaks. Would appreciate input, comments re pros/cons...
• WANTED -- Rear Bumper (3 Pieces) for '90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Elam, Nancy L
  Tue, 27 Jul 2004 10:44:51 -0400
  I need the whole rear bumper assembly for a 1990 Carat. It's not the chrome one but the paintable one. Any ideas for...
• Re: my Carat
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Wed, 16 Mar 2016 21:44:46 -1000
  Glad to see a Carat price up there where it should be. these are solid 10,000 dollar vanagons in my opion, if in...
• Got my ARB fridge/freezer
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 16:23:50 -0700
  ...I put a quick pic up on my Carat page. http://www.oz.net/~tyg/TyG/Carat.htm Let me know if you have...
• Re: VW Alloy Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 05 Feb 1997 16:15:40 -0800
  ...wrote: >Everybody, keep in mind that Cory's talking about mounting a "Carat" V-gon >wheel, not a Audi turbo wheel. >Also, I would...
• Re: Lowering a Syncro
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 07:07:59 -0500
  ...The ONLY difference, an I do mean the only > difference, is that the CARAT spring is about 1 inch shorter, and the > diameter of...
• anyone have a spare 14" stock vanagon alloy they dont need?? carat alloys
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:22:37 EDT
  i need 2 or 3 spare vanagon 14" stock alloy wheels...carat alloy > wheels... whatever you want to call them... > > let me know if...
• Springs
  Historical mailing list - Michael Townsend
  Fri, 8 Sep 2000 10:04:09 -0400
  Hi, I am finally tired of my sagging springs -- where can you get new ones? My van is a 90 Carat 2wd. Therefore, my...