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• Re: Anybody seen a chopped and shortened Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 19:21:03 -0700
  ...more hassle >> to pass smog. >> >> not as cute as a shortened splitty for promotional vehicle though... >> >> see http://www.loaflovetour.com/ > > > > I've seen...
• Re: Friday: Is it a Van or what?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 09:02:28 -0800
  ...almost forgot. > >T1 = Splitty >T2 = Breadloaf >T3 = Breadbox >T4/T5 = Out of Class completely My first VW bus was built in '59, my next...
• Re: road trip to georgia..
  Historical mailing list - Blake Sartin
  Wed, 7 Mar 2007 12:54:44 -0500
  ...25k people) I see breadloaf busses, Vanagons and even a splitty or two on a semi-daily basis. There are also a fair number...
• Re: The spirit of the Type II lives!/Lon's Reply
  Historical mailing list - Lon J. Thompson
  Sat, 31 May 1997 08:14:52 -0600
  ...change -- a '70 has much more in common > with a late splitty than it does with a '79, and the '79 is mechanically > quite...
• Re: Clamshell toolbox
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 16:07:03 -0400
  ...Clamshell toolbox >> >> Compared to my 64 VW Splitty and my motorcycle, my Westfalia is a safety haven. Also, I don�t go over 90.
• 85' 1.9 still running rich help :-(
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 20:51:54 -0800
  ...please help, thanx, Tracy 85' GL "Ripple" 65" Splitty
• Re: Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 09:14:15 -0400
  As far as I know steering locks were available for all years of splitty's although if there were barndoor ones made, i can...
• Re: '56 kombi - brakes (again)
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Tue, 11 Jul 95 17:13:57 EDT
  > My splitty has perfect brakes, once I stop hard a couple of times. The problem > is that if I leave the beast sitting around...
• Re: has anyone ever built this vw camper?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 29 Jan 2007 17:57:09 -0600
  ...I don't believe I've ever seen it before. > Looks like a splitty floorpan, though it might be a loaf floorpan > (date would...
• Re: By name and culturally we Vanagon owners are..... (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:58:09 -0700
  ...cause cancer > > Nature lovers > > Latent Ricers > > Ricers with a family > > Survivalists > > Splitty/Bay graduates > > Masochists > > Familial sadists > > Inner Krauts > > Excellent lovers > > Annoying > > Optimistic > > Relentless...
• Re: Jalousie BUS window tip
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 10:13:56 -0400
  ...he also replaced all the glass (you know how splitty westy windows love to separate) alll the window look 100% better RE: PEOPLE HAVING...
• Check out Vanagon Cafe
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 13:25:51 EST
  ...I'd like to eventually have a Vanagon traveling over the page instead of a splitty. But hey, he is cool though isn't...
• Re: FS/Trade: 1984 Westy (for a Nice 1970s Model)
  Historical mailing list - Jan Willem Brier
  Sun, 25 Oct 1998 09:21:59 +0100
  ...will be a vintage car too) and add a loaf or splitty just for fun. In winter you will appreciate all the goodies VW...
• Re: Get yer LIST STICKERS here!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 16:01:16 -0500 (EST)
  ...on it and is holding up Billy's picture of a splitty in the kitchen right now, from art supply stores, and probably other...
• Re: Get yer LIST STICKERS here!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Sat, 6 Jan 1996 16:01:16 -0500 (EST)
  ...on it and is holding up Billy's picture of a splitty in the kitchen right now, from art supply stores, and probably other...
• [VB] Pennzoil GL4 specs (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
  Thu, 11 May 2000 22:25:27 -0700
  ...Missouri Micros <missouri_micros@egroups.com>, Splitty list <vintagebus@type2.com> Subject: [VB] Pennzoil GL4 specs hi all, Here is a link to pennzoil...
• Re: Subject: Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
  Historical mailing list - Rich Barker
  Fri, 18 Jul 2003 08:05:32 -0700
  ...16" wheels from other makes? > I thought we drove a Type II Transporter 3 or Type II T3? Splittys > being Transporter 1s and loafs...
• Re: Splitty question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Oct 2016 15:31:02 -0400
  so this young girl was given a '56 bus from arizona, that she drove cross country 5 yrs ago...wow..some people get all...
• Re: (Friday) You Drive What?
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:42:02 -0700
  ...Here's a nice splitty camper > they are making fun of. There was a Vanagon and loaf posted earlier > on there too, check it...
• Re: Wow
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Sat, 4 Aug 2007 18:14:10 -0400
  ...haven't seen it until today. > > > > Basically a Vanagon chassis with splitty sheet metal and a turbo Porsche > motor, carbon fiber roof, etc. > > > > I...
• Re: Fw: Re: [VANAGON] vanagon chess set
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 28 Nov 2007 18:32:48 -0800
  ...a Eurovan? > after all, it IS a "different gender" from the splitty/bay/vanagon > buses ... that is, its engine is in the front. ;) > > > King...
• Re: Favorite stickers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sat, 28 Dec 2019 22:14:04 -0500
  ...On Tom Buese’s bus is one of my favorites, > > A Splitty with a hippy Jesus driving > > Under it says something like > > What Would...
• Re: Rear axle nuts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 06 May 1994 12:49:14 -0500 (EST)
  We also broke are Sears 3/4 Breaker Bar in half trying to loosen our 46mm nut on our Splitty Bus. If you have...
• Re: Roadside Troubles while on Vacationing
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 22:43:13 -0800
  ...90 Westy Syncro "VikingWagen" Past VeeDubs in the family 1984 Westy "Brownie" 1980 PU diesel 1979 Rabbit 1963? 23 window Splitty 1965 Bus 1969...
• Re: By name and culturally we Vanagon owners are..... (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:26:53 -0700
  ...cause cancer > > Nature lovers > > Latent Ricers > > Ricers with a family > > Survivalists > > Splitty/Bay graduates > > Masochists > > Familial sadists > > Inner Krauts > > Excellent lovers > > Annoying > > Optimistic > > Relentless...
• Re: Vanagon engine heater
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 19 Dec 2007 23:31:47 -0500
  ...from back in > the 60s; I had one on my '61 splitty to help it start at > -35 in NoDak (with only 6 volts...
• Re: Number Detective Work (was RE: Splitty Chassis/dating)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 Apr 96 19:24:30
  Confusing! If its 12v it must be post '66..what kinda indicators you got? Are we talking about the plate that says Fahrgest Nr...
• Re: Does anyone know of any "celebrities" who drive vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 07:48:13 -0500
  The Actor who played "grandpa Walton" on The Waltons had an early '60's Splitty, two tone green, and lots of rust, even in...
• Re: Christmas story?
  Historical mailing list - David
  Fri, 23 Dec 2016 17:37:30 +0000
  ...Especially timely as I was given some > window decorations that include Santa driving a red, mostly bay window with > splitty style cooling vents. > > > > > > I...
• new guy
  Historical mailing list - pcking
  Sat, 27 Aug 2016 12:04:52 -0400
  ...I have experience with a 57 Splitty, a 69 Bay and a 71 Bay. (The first year for disk brakes and the last for...
• Re: Anybody seen a chopped and shortened Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:44:20 -0700
  ...more hassle >>> to pass smog. >>> >>> not as cute as a shortened splitty for promotional vehicle though... >>> >>> see http://www.loaflovetour.com/ >> >> >> >> I've seen...
• [subaruvanagon] Re: new member\cooling system bleeding\mufflers\etc.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 21:27:21 +1200
  >Just one question, what will you do for brakes on the splitty!!!! >No need to answer (as OT and we will get told off...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 09:41:59 -0800
  ...experienced at replacing VW glass, I've done it > on a Splitty, many Bays, a Super Beetle, and a few Vanagons. The WORST > experience...
• T-Shirts
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Thu, 31 Jul 2003 18:43:36 -0400
  ...He had some of the old Crying Splitty (Jerry Garcia memorial) and some of the Steal Your Face with the VW symbol in the...
• Re: Diesel good idea?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 6 Jun 2013 22:25:52 -0700
  ...I did my stint in a 36hp splitty...Smoked a lot and just sat back and waited...and shifted and waited and shifted....That...
• Re: By name and culturally we Vanagon owners are..... (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:59:05 -0700
  ...cause cancer >> >> Nature lovers >> >> Latent Ricers >> >> Ricers with a family >> >> Survivalists >> >> Splitty/Bay graduates >> >> Masochists >> >> Familial sadists >> >> Inner Krauts >> >> Excellent lovers >> >> Annoying >> >> Optimistic >> >> Relentless...
• 66 poptop 4 sale Toronto (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 14:15:56 -0500 (CDT)
  ...are around these parts. (Michael Heron hordes them all. ) Anyway, 66 Splitty (of course) Pop Top Square pops straight up, not hinged up... you...
• FS:Split window single cab $6000
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Mon, 28 May 2001 10:58:46 -0700
  Hi All, My wife has been telling me about this splitty single cab (not what she called it) for a couple of weeks. We...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 11 Jun 2003 - Special issue (#2003-608)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 22:14:10 -0400
  ...in CT know how to do this and if so could you help me out? ---thanx a bunch, ---Tracy ---85' GL "Ripple" ---65' Splitty - ---
• Re: Fricking headliner panel installation - 60 bus!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Sep 94 10:24:14 PDT
  ...The hot tip for splitty interior > panels here is to use thin (like 3 or 4 mm) MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard). > This really tough...
• Re: Win a camper in the UK
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:16:31 -0700
  ...you can still win a 3 > day weekend camping in a splitty. > > http://winacamper.fatface.com/ > > Unfortunately fineprint says only UK and Ireland residents...
• 87 w/ loose wire
  Historical mailing list - brad horner
  Fri, 27 Mar 1998 19:08:07 -0500
  ...Also, I just thought I would mention that I am selling a 63 splitty flat-bed. Yes I am trying to make money off...
• What is kept in my van..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 09:36:08 -0700
  ...Had some on my splitty and they were very useful checking out primitive camp spots after dark, as aux. driving lights, for lighting up...
• Re: All This Talk About Inline VWConversions...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 May 2013 21:54:21 -0700
  ...floor em and sit back...get there eventually....My 36hp 1957 splitty bus was a lot faster....but it blew up every few years...
• Re: Good News on Westies
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 20 May 2001 17:44:07 -0700
  All, I remember when Vanagons just came out and having had a splitty, and several bays thinking that I should upgrade to better equipement...
• 85 running soooo crappy please help
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 17:07:48 -0700
  ...Tracy, 85' GL "Ripple" 65' Splitty
• Re: By name and culturally we Vanagon owners are..... (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 13:06:36 -0700
  ...cause cancer >> >> Nature lovers >> >> Latent Ricers >> >> Ricers with a family >> >> Survivalists >> >> Splitty/Bay graduates >> >> Masochists >> >> Familial sadists >> >> Inner Krauts >> >> Excellent lovers >> >> Annoying >> >> Optimistic >> >> Relentless...
• re Bus needs a bra
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 1996 23:31:50 -0700
  ...But I'll restrain myself. > > >I would like to get a bra for my splitty bus. I would like to hear about >your experiences...
• Re: By name and culturally we Vanagon owners are..... (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 11:29:57 -0700
  ...cause cancer > > Nature lovers > > Latent Ricers > > Ricers with a family > > Survivalists > > Splitty/Bay graduates > > Masochists > > Familial sadists > > Inner Krauts > > Excellent lovers > > Annoying > > Optimistic > > Relentless...
• Re: Check out Vanagon Cafe
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Jan 2000 14:32:26 -0600
  ...I'd like to eventually have a > Vanagon traveling over the page instead of a splitty. But hey, he is cool > though isn't...
• Re: vote for new microbus
  Historical mailing list - David Richoux
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 11:45:16 -0700
  ...A few years ago someone sent a concept sketch to Road & Track of the front of a "New Beetle" grafted onto a Splitty - it...
• Dictionary terms
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Wed, 4 Jan 1995 21:31:13 -0500 (EST)
  ...And I also agree with the person who said they un-preferred "split" as the term for a pre-68, tho' "splitty" sounds ok...
• Misc. Friday fodder
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Sep 1995 22:57:29 -0700
  ...Found an old article in the September *1962* Foreign Car Digest Magazine relating to the proper way to hack up your splitty's dash...
• Re: Comments on Splittie
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 11:00:14 -0600
  hey--I drive a splitty almost everyday--haha--call me crazy. And it happens to be a 66. ya gotta remember that these things...
• Re: Table Leg
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 4 Apr 2007 10:28:53 -0600
  ...the family > 1984 Westy "Brownie" > 1980 PU diesel > 1978 Rabbit diesel > 1979 Rabbit gasser > 1963? 23 window Splitty > 1965 Bus > 1969 Bus > 1959 Bug
• Driving Bus to Washington next week! 3.44 + .82 going in this wee kend...
  Historical mailing list - zzIML-VANAGON
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 08:59:30 -0800
  Howdy Volks on the Vanagon list -- my transaxle stuff is splitty specific (reduxtion boxes and all), but my offer to deliver things and have...
• Re: Anybody seen a chopped and shortened Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:06:53 -0700
  ...more hassle to pass smog. > > not as cute as a shortened splitty for promotional vehicle though... > > see http://www.loaflovetour.com/ > -- Where ever you...
• Re: Clamshell toolbox
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 10 Jan 2018 12:18:42 -0800
  ...Clamshell toolbox > >> > >> Compared to my 64 VW Splitty and my motorcycle, my Westfalia is a > safety haven. Also, I don’t go over 90. >
• Re: By name and culturally we Vanagon owners are..... (Frydaye)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 17:24:35 -0500
  ...cause cancer >>> >>> Nature lovers >>> >>> Latent Ricers >>> >>> Ricers with a family >>> >>> Survivalists >>> >>> Splitty/Bay graduates >>> >>> Masochists >>> >>> Familial sadists >>> >>> Inner Krauts >>> >>> Excellent lovers >>> >>> Annoying >>> >>> Optimistic >>> >>> Relentless...
• Re: Wow
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 10:48:11 -0700
  ...Wow > > >Has this been posted? I haven't seen it until today. > > > >Basically a Vanagon chassis with splitty sheet metal and a turbo Porsche...