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  • selling entine vanagon parts stash and collection
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:40:23 -0400
    ...will sell the vans (one '89 westy, one '90 multivan, and one '91 westy all project vans - come w/ parts needed to fix them...
  • Re: westy potpop sections and westy interiors, carat interiors, weekender int.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 1 Jun 2006 18:44:16 -0400
    ...westy potpop sections and westy interiors, carat interiors, weekender int. folks i need to get rid of some big stuff that needs to be...
  • '87 Westy shudders at idle
    Historical mailing list - - Jeff & Kim Prudhoe
    Thu, 24 Aug 2000 22:39:47 EDT
    Hello all, I have recently purchased an '87 Westy with 61k. I had a new muffler put on and it immediately began to shudder...
  • Re: '81 westy rims / pop-top color
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 23:20:15 +0800
    ...bronze/gold westys got beige tops, burgundy westys got burgundy tops, blue westys blue tops, etc. chris --
  • NVC My Westy went to a sibling of a frequent list contributor
    Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
    Sat, 8 Apr 2006 22:30:46 -0700
    To everyone who expressed interest in the Westy I was selling, The Westy I had for sale found a new home with the sibling...
  • Rear hatch inside a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 15 Mar 2007 15:02:55 -0400
    I need to drive to retrieve a rear hatch for the '84 Westy I recently bought and want to use my '85 Westy haul...
  • RE: WESTY TENTS
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 20 Jan 1995 11:42:23 -0500
    ...If anybody has a Westy tent instruction manual (Joe Clark are you listening? :) for a 75' Westy tent I would very much like to...
  • Re: Trading a Westy for a Rangerover?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 3 Sep 2005 19:59:35 -0500
    ...I would NEVER trade my westy for one > (unless it was a very expensive new one in which case I would trade, > sell the...
  • Re: Westy-Vision
    Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee
    Mon, 20 Oct 1997 14:32:44 -0700
    ...In a Westy it >would be the equivalent of over top of the sink. One possibility would be >to fashion a mount for the...
  • Re: how uncommon are ....
    Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
    Mon, 26 Aug 2002 20:09:44 -0500
    My '82 diesel westy has none. On Mon, Aug 26, 2002 at 04:56:26PM -0700, dave bowers wrote: > Westys with out a sky...
  • 1980 Westy 4 sale
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Wed, 4 Dec 2002 12:18:53 -0700
    ...rust free Westy in good shape needing tlc to restore it back on the road. Vanagon (and type 2) Westy's are such a...
  • Drip tray to fit over stove - 91 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Mon, 27 Oct 2008 17:08:27 -0600
    ...Does anyone know what I am talking about? I did check go-westy & vanagain with no luck. Thanks, Steve Williams 91 Westy no-name :-(
  • Check out this Westy
    Historical mailing list - Wes Johnson
    Mon, 16 Aug 1999 18:20:07 -0700
    I thought everyone might be interested in this 'Westy', especially those who have been so fed up with the VW breakdown syndrome... http://www...
  • 2 person westy middle seat for sale...$50!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 06:33:23 EDT
    2 person westy middle seat for sale, w/ seatbelts, folds forward. fit all vanagon westys. needs re-covering. $50 must pick up in NJ...
  • AC question
    Historical mailing list - John Langowski
    Sun, 28 Jan 2001 10:15:50 -0600
    Does anybody know if the AC system out of a '90 Westy like the one Chris is selling would fit my '84 Westy with...
  • FS:Westy tan covers for top bunk
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 19:39:01 EST
    I have the fabric covers for the Westy pop- top mattress for sale.No stains or tears. Make me an offer. Ken Hunter 82...
  • FS '89 Westy
    Historical mailing list - tony yeh
    Fri, 7 Jun 2002 20:36:37 -0700
    ...I have a '89 Westy for sale. For more info, check out http://www3.telus.net/yeh/westy.html Regards, Tony _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive...
  • Re: NVC--dead jetta--shops in Denver?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Mon, 8 Jul 2002 23:12:28 EDT
    ...Tom '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '87 Westy Auto, '91 Carat, '81 VW Diesel Pickup
  • WTB - Driver's retractable seat belt for '81 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Spurgin
    Wed, 24 Jul 2002 16:34:29 -0500
    As seen at http://www.spurgin.net/images/7.24.2/DCP_0044.JPG TIA, ds Dylan Spurgin '81 Westy - Elly the Electric Elephant...
  • Re: LOCATION SAT. 10/25/03 Vanagon Meet SF
    Historical mailing list - Sam Williams
    Sat, 25 Oct 2003 14:29:35 EDT
    I have been away across the country in my 87 Westy. Where & when is this SF vanagon meet? please Sam W 63 singlecab 70...
  • Dan, Your Westy's name ... Enu
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 14 Sep 2004 20:20:48 -0400
    Dan Madison, WI 89 Westy -- Enu That's Japanese for dog. Care to tell us how it came to have that name? Mike 84...
  • Re: Repair/refurbishment 1982 westy interior
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Tue, 12 Oct 2004 09:45:00 -0400
    I just got some pre-pasted vinyl wall paper that looks likea near clone of the Westy interior. Have not tried it yet - but...
  • wanted: westy stove burner grille Re: Westy Stove Grates
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 12:13:22 EST
    all this talk about westy stoves - -i need the burner grille (the stock wire things that go over the burners - its a one piece...
  • Re: westy slider door curtain differences...can anyone help?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Dix
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 16:32:01 -0800
    My 81 westy has little black nibs with rings on the curtain....... I'm second owner and sure it's stock. These are nicely...
  • Re: nice '91 westy in atlanta FS
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Wed, 27 Jan 2010 14:02:21 -0500
    ...nice '91 westy in atlanta FS dont see westys FS in the southeast too often.. this one looks nice http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat...
  • Fwd: Question about 86 Synchro Weekender
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Feb 1997 15:13:07 -0500 (EST)
    ...you're really helping things out now aren't you.... :<) what next, a Westy Sr? Westy Grandma? Westy Pop Pop? Bus Plus?....... :<) chris
  • Re: Westys in Potrero Hill, San Francisco
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 4 Jan 2005 16:30:20 -0800
    ...btwn 20th and 22nd >> 86-88 Silver Westy Camper - 19th st btwn Missouri and Texas >> >> > > those are all BenT's...didnt you know? > > ;<) > > chris > >
  • The ultimate Westy Gathering?
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 25 Sep 2007 21:55:00 -0400
    ...The ultimate Westy Gathering somewhere in the center north USA??? so anyone could come. 1000 westy together somewhere in Colorado... i don't know...
  • Re: '87 Westy shudders at idle
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Thu, 24 Aug 2000 21:21:50 -0700
    ...Thursday, August 24, 2000 7:39 PM > Subject: '87 Westy shudders at idle > > > > Hello all, > > > > I have recently purchased an '87 Westy with 61k...
  • Re: Country Homes Top onto a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 9 Apr 2011 21:27:49 -0700
    ...I was thinking the CH sat inboard rather than on the edge of the hole like the Westy. I might be able to move...
  • Re: Making Ice in a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Mon, 16 Jul 2001 22:39:41 -0400
    does it make it on lp, 120 and 12v? or just some of the modes? Bradley Flubacher State College, PA '82 VW diesel westy...
  • Re: weird problem w/ poor 85 Westy gas mileage
    Historical mailing list - SStones
    Mon, 13 Jan 1997 14:43:08 -0500 (EST)
    ...Even non-Westy non-synchro -> Vans don't get 23mpg. ->85 Westy (145K) Ummm... My "special" van (85, Standard tranny, non-westy, non-synchro...
  • Re: Westy 2WD HD springs - any interest?
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Mon, 14 Jun 1999 23:43:20 -0600
    Todd Last wrote: > > I am in the process of getting a quote for HD Westy springs for 2WD > Westys. > > If you think you might...
  • Re: convertible westy?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
    Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:36:53 -0500
    Jim, I had to take my 84 westy 30 miles on the interstate "without" the westy top on to get body repairs and painting...
  • Re: Westy's in Quebec? - Nevermind
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 23 Mar 2005 12:18:22 -0800
    ...I was just curious since this guy keeps out bidding me on Westys here at the auction. I just lost an '87 Westy Syncro...
  • Re: How hard can you push a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Fri, 11 Apr 2003 19:49:59 -0400
    I've found that when I push my westy too hard I wake up with a sore back and legs the next morning. I...
  • Re: How Would This Look Behind The Bus?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Tue, 1 Nov 2005 18:21:26 -0800
    ...I suppose Westy campers tend to drive right onto their spots anyway, tho... different sort of deal altogether- but if you had a Westy...
  • Westy movie sighting
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Wed, 6 Aug 2014 19:04:40 -0500
    ...A white and yellow westy in The babysitters club. She said it has the same kitchen as ours. Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD...
  • WTB: Westy front table, and one stove knob
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 8 Jun 1999 13:22:07 -0400
    I am in need of these parts from an '87 or later Westy, gray interior color. If you have them email me with a...
  • WTB Westy tables and legs
    Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
    Wed, 14 Jul 1999 16:35:51 -0600
    Yo Listees, I would like to buy gray front and rear Westy tables and swivel legs. Yes, I know Ron has them for sale...
  • 12v panel meter FOR SALE..westy dual battery monitor
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Jun 2004 09:58:30 EDT
    i have a westy battery monitor panel for sale...original westfalia made, monitors dual battery setup... let me know if youre interested.. mint condition...
  • source new gas tank
    Historical mailing list - Mike Meuser
    Tue, 11 Jul 2006 12:39:07 -0700
    hi - looking for a new gas tank for my 87 westy. anyone know of another source besides bus depot? thnx Mike Meuser 87 Westy...
  • How to store WESTY for LONG-TERM STORAGE (1yr+)??
    Historical mailing list - Louize Chris
    Fri, 25 Nov 2005 08:37:21 -0500
    vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM How to store WESTY for LONG-TERM STORAGE (1yr+)?? Ahoy Volks! Looks like my beloved Westy will need to be...
  • Re: silver socket plug..Re: missing a hole in my vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 Nov 2001 07:55:17 EST
    ...Same > thing in my buddy's 1987 Westy Weekender. > > then maybe it was continued to the 85-87 westy weekenders.. i just remember my...
  • Re: re propane conversion
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 17 Apr 2004 07:37:09 -0400
    <snip> connect the bbq tank to the westy intake, open the westy bleeder screw open the bbq tank and flip upside down. Make sure...
  • What should I know before getting accident repairs done?
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Thu, 19 Feb 2015 18:24:12 -0800
    Hi, everyone, My Westy suffered a minor fender bender while parked in my own yard. It was hit by an "unnamed" family member who...
  • What's a Westy weigh?
    Historical mailing list - John Schaper
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 14:43:15 -0800
    This weekend I upgraded from an 85 vanagon GL to an 84 Westy Wolfsburg. In fact, I had the new engine from the 85...
  • Re: My poor MPG, O2 sensor seems okay
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 17:12:35 -0700
    ...Year Model Engine Trans Owner mpg Comments 82 Westy 1.8 manual Alistair Bell 24.4 185R14, summer 84 Westy 1.9 auto Rocky...
  • Re: Small world westy sighting
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 17 May 2005 08:37:52 -0700
    Where did this miracle happen? Mike in Marin with a Westy on every block...required by local ordinance I think. On 5/16/05...
  • FS: single westy swival middle seat on lockbox, also 2 person middle seats
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 12 Sep 2006 10:21:09 EDT
    i have a "rare" single swival westy middle seat on lockbox for sale.. comes with the key too! these were an option on the...
  • Re: FS: 1980 Westy - PICTURES!
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 13:37:07 -0700
    ...1980 Westy - PICTURES! > I've put some pictures of that '80 Westy that's for sale in Los Angeles on > my website. As I...
  • Re: Film sighting of Westy
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 11 Jan 2015 12:32:59 -0500
    ...Somebody's inside joke that they chose a Vanagon Westy for that shot. Edward On Sat, Jan 10, 2015 at 3:48 PM, Rocket...
  • Re: Westy movie sighting
    Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
    Thu, 7 Aug 2014 07:33:04 -0500
    I love the island hopper color scheme on that westy!!! She will soon enough higgie baby Velma 82 1.9L AAZ TD Westy On...
  • Suggested Parts
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Clark
    Mon, 28 Jan 2002 13:14:10 -0600
    ...BTW my 71 Westy is for sale. Very nice bus. Thanks Shawn Clark 84 Westy on the way 71 Westy for sale Jackson, MS
  • Automatic Rebuilder
    Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
    Thu, 20 Feb 2014 14:35:09 -0700
    It seems like the automatic in Pooh, an 87 Westy, is on its last legs with just under 200k. It is slipping pretty badly...
  • Re: Busses by the Bridge?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:39:00 -0800
    Rich Joy Jim Thompson Melissa - '84 Honey Bee (with bee stickers...is the van yellow?) Ken Wyatt - blue 82 westy with orange canoe and...
  • using vanagon bench seat in a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Don Parce
    Fri, 18 Jul 1997 17:22:19 -0700
    I'd like to add more seating to my 85 Westy using the vanagon bench seat recently put up for sale. I've got...
  • westy 2 person middle seats for sale, fit all vans
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 23 May 1999 11:23:42 EDT
    i have westy 2 person middle seats for sale. currently have grey, or blue. fit all westys and vans from '80--'91. come with...
  • roof rack brackets on westy top
    Historical mailing list - Juli Tallino
    Fri, 20 Oct 2000 09:55:57 -0700
    Hi, Has anyone put brackets on their westy poptop to attach thule or yakima type racks? I have a bracket on the plastic topper...
  • Noisy wiper motor
    Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
    Sun, 18 Feb 2001 20:02:12 -0500
    Hello The mechanical noise from the windshield wiper motor on my '90 Westy is annoyingly loud. It's noticeably louder than on other vans...