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Re: Japanese Westy
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:59:31 -0700
...that north america would become not only the breeding > ground for new sales > but also import of used vehicles ... > and the way i hear...
Importing used VWs from Canada
Historical mailing list
Tue, 9 May 1995 11:56:02 +0500
I recently wrote off to VWUS Customer Relations and got the following letter for my '87 Westy, which is a pure Canadian vehicle with...
Re: Vehicle Names
Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 19:30:11 -0400
...Vehicle Names As I read the posts on this list, I'm more than a little surprised how many people have names for their...
Re: costco 15" tires
Historical mailing list - bueses
Tue, 17 Jan 2006 18:44:58 -0700
...This does not apply to Dual Wheel > vehicles > or vehicles with different size tires on the front and rear of the vehicle. > " (from costco...
Re: Diesels in America?
Historical mailing list - David..M
Mon, 26 Apr 1999 09:54:26 -0400
...Both groups aren't interested in what powers vehicles: gas or > diesel. > People don't go on vacation to study vehicle engine systems. I...
Westie Battery Confusion
Historical mailing list - Ralph Geho
Thu, 27 May 1999 22:19:51 -0400
...A special relay between the vehicle battery and the auxiliary battery prevents the vehicle battery from discharging" I figured that this meant the fridge...
Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
Historical mailing list - Brian T.
Tue, 25 May 2004 15:13:15 -0700
Here is one of two vehicles I'd take if I couldn't have my Vanagon... Pinz! http://wetwesties.type2.com/pastevents/2004/bevbeach...
Re: Massive vanagon siting
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 24 Sep 2004 21:57:28 +1200
...Just about >every other vehicle was a vanagon. Showed about 35 vehicles in the shot. Ah, heaven...
Vehicle Transport Companies
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Thu, 15 May 2008 20:24:11 -0600
Volks, A non-list member is in need of recommendations for Vehicle Transport Companies to reliable and safely ship a Westy from VA to...
Re: [vanagon] Re: TIICO vs. CA
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Thu, 22 Nov 2001 07:31:32 -0800
...Certification Standards Make sure the engine and emission control configuration on exhaust - controlled vehicles are certified to the year of the vehicle or newer...
Re: Purchase price is just the down payment
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Fri, 19 Oct 2012 22:45:18 -0700
...First for the vehicle, then the extended service policy and then to replace the vehicle when the warranty expires or the service contract comes...
Re: Rusted westy rocker panel
Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
Sun, 9 Apr 2000 12:20:15 -0700
...We have many work vehicles where I work, and while the amount of care for these vehicles varies from group to group, they are...
Re: Vanagon is jerky, Clutch maybe?
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:29:38 -0500
...If the clutch is good, the vehicle will stall. If the clutch is bad, the clutch will spin and the vehicle will not stall...
Re: Here's my problem with Insurance! Too many vehicles.
Historical mailing list - S.Harrison
Tue, 3 Jun 2003 13:56:18 -0700
Review your policy and make sure you are listing the vehicles correctly as to their usage. If you use Vanagon "A" primarily, then you...
Re: mporting a vehicle to Canada - need advice
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 31 Oct 2006 17:08:47 -0800
...Vehicle licenses go with the vehicle, not the owner, so you can > use > the PO�s license if the vehicle has a current one...
Re: Turbo diesel 5-speed DOKA Made Legal
Historical mailing list - Jeff at Vanagonparts
Mon, 8 Nov 2004 20:02:09 -0800
...The use of those companies to register a vehicle is a fairly common scam used by people who illegally import vehicles from Canada. They...
Re: Attn: Vehicle Importers (LVC)
Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
Fri, 15 Jun 2012 11:11:10 -0700
...and yes there is much to learn about crossing the border with a vehicle ... i have even received special permission to have a vehicle...
Re: Converting a salvage title in CA
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Tue, 11 Mar 2003 12:14:28 -0800
Carfax info about salvaged or junked vehicle is a little hinky. For instance... if the vehicle is bought in California as junked, but has...
Re: Amphibious vehicle
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 3 Dec 1999 16:35:35 +0100
...to a vehicle? > > Honeslty, I never have even heard of it.. > > > There is nothing new or innovative about an amphibious vehicle. Back in > the...
Re: VW Campground Reviews
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 9 Oct 2009 09:25:55 -0700
...I actually had the second vehicle fee handed back to me by a park ranger one time even though a second vehicle fee was...
Re: Suckers beware: Re: Interesting item on eBay
Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
Tue, 16 Mar 2004 15:58:17 -0500
...The buyer >>will recieve the Vehicle, Vehicle Title, and Bill of sale. >>If the buyer wants to have the vehicle shipped to his...
Re: VW Campground Reviews
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 8 Oct 2009 15:52:03 -0700
...In California State parks you CAN double up, no problem, but usually a 2nd vehicle fee is attached. But if there is room, no...
Re: If You're Against Mandatory Daytime Running Lights...
Historical mailing list - David-M
Thu, 17 Sep 1998 13:39:05 -0400
...But once EVERY vehicle has them you are back to where you started, except everyone has headaches from the glare. When I am driving...
Re: Insurance for multiple-Vanagon households ?
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Tue, 8 Aug 2000 11:47:28 EDT
...However, the "other" vehicle cannot be registered to anyone residing in your household. Of course that "other " person cannot legally drive the vehicle in...
Re: VANAGON INSURANCE
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Sun, 4 Feb 2007 10:47:12 -0700
...There are caveats >>though, the vehicle cannot be your only insured vehicle, you must >>have house insurance (i.e. it can't be your...
86 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - by way of Ron 'Coyote' Lussier
Thu, 17 Feb 2000 22:09:59 -0800
Purchased new vehicle and I have a 86 vanagon 4X4 with 79K actual miles with new rear brakes shocks etc. Where can I list...
Carfax report on pre-1981 vehicles?
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sun, 12 Jan 2003 10:36:22 -0500
Does anybody has used Carfax know if it is possible to get a Carfax report on a vehicle older than 1981, that is, one...
Re: Non--running vehicle shipping
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 3 Nov 2005 21:26:18 -0800
On 11/3/05, Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@gmail.com> wrote: > > Sounds like a story here --- what vehicle are you after now Chris?? > Cheers...
Re: Importing a vehicle to USA - need advice
Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
Sun, 29 Oct 2006 06:44:17 -0800
...I've done it personally on 2000 MY vehicles.
Re: Have tire question, also working on a amphibious Vanagon!
Historical mailing list - John Benditt
Sun, 31 Oct 1999 16:55:19 -0500
...What a weird vehicle! Only the > Germans can > > design such > > a weird vehicle and sustain a high level of quality! > > > > Also what is the...
Stated Value Quote
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 3 Feb 2009 14:57:06 -0600
...Thank you for contacting American Collectors, the nation's leading provider of collector vehicle and collectibles insurance. Our collector vehicle insurance program provides: Agreed...
Survey - True Value Vehicle Insurance Premiums
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:03:51 -0700
...roadguy@roadhaus.com / subject "Survey - True Value Vehicle Insurance Premiums" I will summarize the responses and post for all to review. 1) What Vehicle...
Head Gaskets: Fall Leaky; Spring No Leaky
Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
Sun, 27 Apr 2003 17:01:43 -0700
...Bought vehicle in September of 2002 after an inspection and compression check. Good compression, no head gasket leaks. Immedately after purchasing vehicle, I drove...
Re: Vehicle Names
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 1 Oct 2008 18:55:41 -0500
...Always refer by name since it's easier than saying "Let's take the coolest and most versatile vehicle ever made"..I just say...
Re: Vanagon weight
Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
Mon, 25 Nov 1996 19:22:19 -0500
I always thought that GVWR is a fully loaded vehicle, passengers and all the other stuff included? At 01:39 PM 11/24/96...
Vanagon/Bus Selling Price Database?/Auctions
Historical mailing list - Frank Goodrick
Wed, 28 Oct 1998 14:43:38 -0500
...All used vehicle purchases are caveat emptor, but an auction - & the prices obtained - are in a class of their own. Most vehicles in dealer...
Re: registering Pa vehicle in CA
Historical mailing list - J. Stefanovich
Tue, 12 Aug 2003 16:31:44 -0600
...Make sure you don't have any outstanding warrants Get proof of insurance with the VIN of the new vehicle on it from your...
Re: heater controls
Historical mailing list - don spence
Tue, 8 Jun 2004 10:56:51 -0600
...This is called �flow-through ventilation� which all vehicles have to some degree. Prior to 1988, if all windows were closed, the only way...
Re: Vanagon emissions
Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
Wed, 30 Sep 2009 12:24:53 -0700
...Vanagon emissions What is wrong with driving a Vanagon or light truck as your only vehicle? I would argue that: A. Life-cycle emissions...
Re: Fw: Re: is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle?
Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
Thu, 10 May 2001 09:20:41 -0700
...is your Vanagon your main/only vehicle? > I bought a brand new '87 Westy to be used as a my family's second vehicle...
Re: alternative carfax
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Thu, 9 Feb 2017 12:37:16 -0500
...Steven On Thu, Feb 9, 2017 at 11:25 AM, gary hradek <hradek@yahoo.com> wrote: > www.vehiclehistory.com/vehicle/land.php not as...
Re: How to tow/transport a Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
Tue, 21 Dec 1999 23:09:46 EST
If you are experienced using a tow bar and have a vehicle that can tow the weight, I would recommend that. Mine was towed...
circuit for bridging the batteries
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Thu, 4 Dec 2003 17:10:34 -0500
I was looking at a way to hook the aux and vehicle batteries of the Westy together. I have a charger set up on...
Re: putting yakima racks on a vanagon
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:35:18 -0230
...they are > intended to fit vehicles with metal roof gutters. > > Newer vehicles have a rubber channel unlike older vehicles. > > > Cheers, > > BenT > sent from my...
Garmin GPS - VW Bus Icon
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Thu, 25 Dec 2008 10:23:37 -0700
...Download the VW (Kinda) Bus - "Tiny" for the vehicle icon on your GPS. http://www8.garmin.com/vehicles/product.html?vName=tiny Merry Christmas...
To Buy or not to Buy? 86 Vanagon Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Craig Poole
Mon, 26 Sep 2005 01:57:21 -0600
...The kids left the vehicle with a U-haul dealer, family bought them another vehicle to continue the trip to California and now the...
Re: engine swap / finding mechanics
Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
Sat, 6 Jan 2001 10:41:38 -0800
I know that it should be easy to find mechanics to work on conversions but I also know that non-stock vehicles scare off...
Re: FS nice Dehler Profi on Samba - IMPORTS
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 29 Jan 2007 16:28:45 -0800
...any vehicle that was originally sold in a country > other than Canada. Vehicles that were imported by their owners into Canada > are required to...
Re: "green" cars (NVC)
Historical mailing list - robyn rudisill
Mon, 16 Feb 2004 10:45:50 -0800
the curb weight is considered because their assumption is that a heavier vehicle takes more manufacturing and therefore does more harm to the environment...
Harpies II
Historical mailing list - ed donnen
Tue, 5 Jul 2011 12:15:11 -0400
...The Harpies are all out of their vehicle, two of them flat on the ground. The vehicle has all its doors open, trunk open...
Re: Winter -was NOT a Fryeday Funnie
Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
Sun, 19 Nov 2000 03:34:11 -0800
Nah, Favorite winter vehicle yet was a '78 Mercury Monarch w/250ci I6 and 3sp Auto. I remember pushing snow with the bumper and...
Re: vanagon security?good idea
Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
Fri, 14 Sep 2001 18:11:35 EDT
At one time I had an alarm that activated a pager, no sound from vehicle worked up to a mile away. Most times I...
Re: Battering Ram vs Ford Escort
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:52:12 -0400
...If you upgraded your vehicle WITHOUT upgrading the insurance...the upgrades aren't necessarily covered (unless the insurance company specifically indicated that the extras...
FS:Westy Diesel (almost) Free
Historical mailing list - Christensen
Mon, 3 Nov 2003 12:16:08 -0600
not mine, my neighbor's; who is scrap dealer and this vehicle will be crushed if not sold within the week. early eighties w...
LVC Friday Question - What is your favorite (preferably 4WD) diesel vehicle?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:27:45 -0500
...I will be doing a diesel engine conversion on my syncro vanagon (and probably SVO / bio diesel) and want the second vehicle t have...
Fwd: Old Car Scrappage Alert
Historical mailing list - Good Ole Volk
Wed, 19 Dec 2001 22:08:26 -0800
...Owners who turn in an �old� vehicle would receive a minimum payment and a future credit towards the purchase of a new vehicle. This...
Question: Westfalia purchase (eConsignmentShop.com)
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 20:00:54 -0300
...Apparently, eConsignementShop.com already has possession of the vehicle (on consignment) and it is being stored in one of their {franchise} warehouses in a...
Extraordinary "ALMOST" ONE OWNER 88 Westy For Sale
Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
Sat, 23 Sep 2006 18:29:44 -0700
...A couple of months ago, I made a posting about this vehicle being for sale. Their was a great deal of interest and it...
'91 GL Westfakia
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 7 Sep 2006 10:39:22 -0500
...someone out there is driving the above named vehicle. Would you please come forward and identify yourself? I would like to ask some questions...
salvage titles (was: re: .....
Historical mailing list
Mon, 26 Sep 2005 13:49:41 EDT
...I wouldn't want to buy vehicle where > the title had been made "cleaned again". If every did that, how would > you distinguish from...