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• an easy way to get your car stolen...READ...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 09:41:15 EDT
  ...The car thieves peer through the windshield of your car or truck, write down the VIN number from the label on the dash, go...
• Re: Names
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 07:33:25 -0500
  ...We had to name our second one ourselves, so I came up with Vincent Van-G0. Thought it was pretty original at the time...
• FS: 84 Vanagon body, $275, KC
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Sat, 20 Jun 1998 11:41:34 -0500
  ...Black vinyl interior. $275 obo in the Kansas City area. The last buyer fell though. --- Jon Christensen Check Out the Vintage VW Club of...
• vintagebus.com
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Sat, 25 Jul 1998 13:07:09 -0400
  Has anyone been able to access http://www.vintagebus.com ? I have tried 3 different versions of Netscape, on 2 computers, and 2 operating...
• SEM surecoat
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 16 Jan 2003 16:32:31 -0600
  ...He reports that SEM is fine long term on door panels and trim but for seats he recommends Ditzler Vinylcolor which is applied with...
• NVC Carfax VIN Request
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:38:21 -0800
  Anyone have a current carfax subscription and the time to run a VIN for me? 1fafp42r94f136483 Thanks, TJ Hannink Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg...
• Re: Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 22:40:08 -0600
  ...Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner > Hi all, > > My '82 Westy Diesel has seriously peeling vinyl on the roof and rear upper > cabinet headliner. It...
• Re: rust
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:09:05 -0800
  if you're gonna use vinegar.. use Osphro - Same affect but consdierably more effective. be careful with this juice, it can etch concrete badly...
• Re: Has anyone else seen these front bench bulkhead padded vinyl panel?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:05:40 -0800
  ...Has anyone else seen these front bench bulkhead padded vinyl > panel? > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Date: Monday, November 17, 2008, 5:37 AM...
• Re: Upholstery Fabric not "BOOGIE WOOGIE"
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Wed, 16 Jan 2008 10:48:17 -0800
  ...I don't know if there are any exact cutoff vins for Westy changes since the bodies were built and then shipped to Westfalia...
• Re: 81 Westy Panel Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:55:38 -0800
  ...81 Westy Panel Fasteners > I have just taken all of the old crappy mac tac off of the interior panels and put new vinyl...
• Re: 1987 "GetAway" Syncro Camper? (FS Vancouver BC) - VIN stuff
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 9 Jun 2013 19:01:24 -0700
  ...have a couple of list members with Syncro Westfalias with > consecutive vins. They happened to move within a block of each other and > then...
• Fixing your speedometor / Modding it too
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:08:02 -0400
  ...http://www.vintagewatercooleds.com/tech/Techtips/ATStechnotes/odometer/odometer.htm Then maybe you will want to do some of these while that is out...
• WTB: Black Vinyl front door panels, black headrest, 3-lever vent control trim panel
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 15 Oct 2002 11:57:03 -0400
  ...Black Vinyl front door panels, black headrest, 3-lever vent control trim panel. Door panels are all black vinyl - no chrome, no fabric inserts...
• Re: Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 12:53:31 -0800
  ...Syncro Doka on eBay - VIN? > > > > A cool ride... yes. But God help you if you ever get into an accident. > > The > > police will run...
• Re: clutch recomendations
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 14 Sep 2000 00:27:49 -0700
  ...TIA Matt Adams ______________________________________________ FREE Personalized Email at Mail.com Sign up at http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup --------------------------------------------------------------vintagvw-+ To sign off VINTAGVW, send...
• Re: How to care for window mouldings?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Sat, 16 Sep 2000 00:34:25 EDT
  I have used the Vinyl and Rubber Dressing on most of the plastic, rubber and vinyl parts of my van with good results. It...
• 1985 Vanagon GL - mirrors - lens - panel
  Historical mailing list - Ignace Speybrouck
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 23:24:04 -0400
  ...front driver door inside panel (black vinyl, with chrome trim) and the sliding door panel (also black vinyl, with chrome trim). Anyone have those...
• RE: Central Ohio Vintage VW Clup Question
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Sun, 26 Jan 97 13:10:22
  ...Central Ohio Vintage Volkswagen Club P.O. Box 82077 Columbus, Ohio 43202 --- On Sun, 26 Jan 1997 11:59:19 -0600 Erik O <koesel...
• Re: Source for Westfalia decals in high reflective material
  Historical mailing list - Mark G
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 17:33:27 -0500
  ...Anyway, if you are interested, (and for more detailed info) contact Vince Cabanilla at: Cabanilla Studios Pasadena, CA (626) 356-2940 vinnimob@aol.com...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Fri, 10 Feb 2006 10:38:36 -0800
  My personal favorite is Lexol Vinyex Spray. This in my humble opinion has it all. A very strong UV protectant, essential oils, anti-static...
• my e mail about the electric VW vintage bus
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:20:48 -0700
  ...it The idea of VW creating an electric chases for a vintage bus is quiet interesting Not terribly practical for any thing other than...
• off topic- vin # question
  Historical mailing list - Brian Jones
  Sat, 19 Aug 2000 21:10:11 EDT
  ...engine size!! i think there is a way to read the vin# to find this out, but i am not sure.... can anyone help...
• Re: Wiring diagrams. ... online ?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
  Sat, 25 Jan 2003 19:17:04 EST
  ...Roger <A HREF="http://www.vintagebus.com/wiring/">Click here: VintageBus.Com - VW Bus (and other) Wiring Diagrams</A>
• Re: DOKA VIN Decoder mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Sat, 5 Jul 2014 23:48:54 -0400
  ...ZZZ in the vin, it was imported to there too. > > None of the Canadian sold vehicles had ZZZ in the vin that I am...
• Re: source of vinyl panel paper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:23:55 -0600
  ...I opted for a vinyl upholstery covering the same color as the brown cabinetry. It's a little mellower sound-wise, very durable, and...
• Re: Ebay Syncro scam, VIN swap?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 12:49:17 -0700
  ...Ebay Syncro scam, VIN swap? > The auction listing has a few holes in it. The VIN is for an 87 2wd > while the photos...
• Re: AC Controls
  Historical mailing list - uncajoel
  Sun, 18 May 2008 07:59:13 -0500
  ...actually, the ONLY thing that i could find that was changed from 1990 to 1991 was in the VIN ... all 1990 models that were...
• Volkswagens on the Vineyard
  Historical mailing list - Pamela Browning
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 15:40:42 -0800
  We are having a gathering of VWs on Martha's Vineyard, Columbus Day weekend. Our second "fun" show will be held on Sunday, October...
• Shifter shaft black vinyl covering
  Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
  Wed, 14 Aug 2002 21:13:14 -0700
  In the process of replacing all the little plastic bits in my shifter, I had to cut the black vinyl covering off of the...
• Need vehicle vin decoding for a VW
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 15:00:04 -0700
  Hello, I have a vin number.Can anyone tell me anything about it? 3vwtd81h3tm072278. This vehicle is currently in jail(impound).I would like...
• Re: 81 Westy Panel Fasteners
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 12:35:57 -0600
  ...The originals have a backing to them so they do not rip > the vinyl. I can't find these anywhere. Can anyone help with...
• Re: VIN # meaning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:27:15 -0500
  ...2014 à 20:49, Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> a écrit : > http://www.vanagon.com/info/vin/index.htm > > On Jan 27, 2014, at...
• reading VIN & stuff
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 28 Dec 94 10:56:53 CST
  ...Meade said: >My VIN is WV2ZB0257FH051307. In looking at some tech bulletins, they >refer to VINs liek 25 FM 050 887 Dec 84 and...
• Re: Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Thu, 17 Mar 2016 17:37:05 -0700
  ...Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons "VW put ’90 model year VINs on them so they could get around the new regulations in...
• Re: A/C - Vintage Air Unit into Vanagon ??
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 11:35:54 -0400
  ...I was thinking you could use a small flapper box, like on small aircraft, to either have fresh or recirculated air enter the Vintage...
• Re: [VB] roof top tents
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 12:11:17 -0700
  The VintageVW list was discussing rooftop tents: Below are several URLS that apply to the subject. I have for some time thought that this...
• Re: Armor All: does it really damage plastics, and why?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 13 Dec 2002 21:02:38 -0500
  ...Gives the vinyl a nice shiny look, but if you don't keep applying Armor All the vinyl will dry out and crack. I...
• Re: Speaking of dashes...is "Armor All" destructive to vinyl?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 13:53:42 -0700
  ...Yes, it dries out vinyl. Apparently leaches out the "natural" oils. It also turns any surface it's applied to into a dust magnet...
• Re: is it a 91 or 87?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 22 Sep 2005 20:23:54 -0400
  > IIRC the "H", which is the tenth character in > this Syncro's VIN, identifies this as 1987 > model. I think 1991 would have an...
• vintage VW poster ads
  Historical mailing list - Susan Powell
  Tue, 28 Feb 2006 19:44:42 -0600
  Anybody know where I can purchase the cool vintage VOA posters you see in the dealerships-especially the one with the '61 microbus with...
• Re: 250,000 Milestone reached!
  Historical mailing list - Dave C.
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 22:43:00 -0500
  on 12/29/2000 6:58 PM, Todd Guttman at tguttman@columbus.rr.com wrote: > Dave - congratulations to you and to Vinnie. Does Vinnie...
• VW of Chattanooga- Show & Shine-- July 12, 1998
  Historical mailing list - LAC
  Wed, 8 Jul 1998 15:13:51 -0400
  ...Best Engine Best Paint Best of Show Best Vintage VW Best Modified Best Vintage -------------DASH placques for the first 40 volks FREE used parts...
• Re: What does "GL" mean?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 16:33:09 -0600
  ...I do know that the L series has vinyl door panels and the GL has better quality / design fabric. The GL also has upgrades...
• Re: Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:37:54 -0500
  Hi Dawn repair is fine but ONLY use paint that is only for Vinyl. all others will get gooey and make a big big...
• a/c Ducts Recall Part Number
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 06:22:02 -0700
  ...The best thing to do is to call your local VW Dealer and ask one of the VW service writers to run your VIN...
• Re: vinyl repair
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 18:06:31 EDT
  In a message dated 9/6/00 12:27:29 AM, mark_hb@HOTMAIL.COM writes: <<Is there any way to repair vinyl? As...
• Re: A WARNING!!! (Was: Cleaning the water tank!?)
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 30 Dec 2002 09:34:13 -0600
  ...One advantage of vinegar over chlorine is that it also removes water scale (calcium) from the tank. Unless you actually have mold or calcium...
• Re: Black rubber/vinyl/plastic care
  Historical mailing list - Charles \"Luke\" Lukey
  Fri, 25 Sep 1998 17:12:14 -0700
  ...Black rubber/vinyl/plastic care > Date: Friday, September 25, 1998 12:31 PM > > Hi all, > ANy suggestions for restoring the backness to the vinyl...
• Sunroof Cover - Vinyl or Canvas
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Sep 1995 16:54:14 -0700 (PDT)
  I'd like to get the 'net opinion on the advantages of vinyl vs canvass sunroof covers. I need to re-do mine purty...
• vanagon brown
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 24 Jul 95 12:49:18 EDT
  ...changed the color of the vinyl trim on the '85 middle and rear seats from tan to brown, and put in headrests. The vinyl...
• Esurance doesn't like Mulitvans either...
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Thu, 17 May 2007 06:46:39 -0700
  So I tried to insure a 90 Multivan with Esurance...they refused saying "it's a grey market vehicle because the VIN isn't...
• VIN Location
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 20:23:33 -0500
  I didn't catch who asked this, but there is a VIN on the cross beam behind the right front wheel, on the rear...
• Tubing for westy sink and water tank
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:32:45 -0800
  That tubing is just plain old vinyl tubing available at most hardware stores. Generally it is sold by an inside diameter followed by an...
• Re: Dark Grey interior panels needed (rare black and grey interior??)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 17:10:57 EST
  ...Jon, your '86 may have the rare "black vinyl" on the back of the seatbacks, with the grey velour on the fronts of the...
• Re: grey vinyl beltline decal stripe
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 14:17:49 -0500
  ...grey vinyl beltline decal stripe > In a message dated 3/6/04 12:36:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, THX0001@AOL.COM > writes: > > > > You...
• Re: cleaning/shining the westy
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Sun, 21 May 2006 19:31:39 -0700
  ...damage to the vinyl interior. > > are there any better cleaning agents available that have the same > shining effect? Lexol Vinylex. Good stuff, lasts long...
• Re: [VB] roof top tents
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Sat, 13 Jul 2002 12:46:50 -0700
  At 12:11 PM -0700 7/13/02, Jim Ellis wrote: >The VintageVW list was discussing rooftop tents: > >Below are several URLS that apply...
• Re: VIN with ZZZ ?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 16 Oct 2005 13:30:40 -0700
  ...That vin means it was created in a > country not listed in the UN standards charts and probably was never > intended for export from...
• Re: Model year question on 90/91 Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 10:40:51 -1000
  ...On 3/17/2016 11:46 AM, Jeff Schwaia wrote: > It should be registered at the DMV as an ’88 if the VIN identifies...