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  • Rad flushing musings
    Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
    Thu, 14 Mar 1996 09:12:11 CST6CDT
    ...but i seem to recall that it wasn't effective on solder bloom. actually, since the vanagon uses an aluminum based cores, solder bloom...
  • from Pete Sellers
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 26 Sep 1996 07:12:35 -0700
    ...The route "initially" planned -> Fort Leonard Wood, MO - Saint Louis, MO - Bloomington, IL - Rockford, IL - Madison, WI - LaCrosse, WI - Eau Claire, WI - Minneapolis, MN...
  • Re: Off roading in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Sun, 6 Aug 2000 18:16:27 -1000
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Ron Bloomquist Sent: Saturday, August 05, 2000 1:58 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • List Open or Closed
    Historical mailing list - wayout
    Sat, 14 Apr 2001 09:15:36 -0700
    ...A number of previous list members, including our beloved Ron Bloomquist, tell me they have signed off the list because the volume is too...
  • Re: Axle Bearing Kits
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sun, 11 May 2008 20:08:40 -0400
    ...Robert -- Rob NYC/Bloomingburg NY 88 Wolfsburg, Silver 235,000 miles - automatic AIM: rmstewart@mac.com On May 11, 2008, at 6:37 PM...
  • Re: Brights When Switched On Dont Work
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:27:16 -0700
    ...head > light/bright on the steering column? > > > Thanks in advance. > > Robert > -- > Bloomingburg NY > 88 Wolfsburg, Silver > 240,500 miles - 1988 automatic > AIM: rmstewart@mac...
  • Re: shoulder belts
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 1 Apr 2006 12:25:40 -0500
    ...Have fun, Neal > > Neal Barrentine > Bloomington, Indiana > 1986 GL > 1960 Baja Bug >
  • Re: gas prices (again)
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 30 Jul 2006 11:40:28 -0400
    ...Most people will probably say too much equals more than I have. >Sad. > >Neal Barrentine >Bloomington, Indiana >1986 GL >1960 Baja Bug
  • Re: AMC heads (part 2)
    Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
    Wed, 1 Nov 2006 07:27:22 -0500
    ...Have fun, Neal Neal Barrentine Bloomington, Indiana 1986 GL 1960 Baja Bug
  • EveryBus event info - Please Read!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Mar 2003 20:36:23 -0500
    ...The trees are leafing out and the flowers are blooming. If you want to bring bus parts to sell please do. Every year, more...
  • Re: Bloomington, IN Bus & Bug show
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 16 Sep 94 09:37:24 EST
    ...It's Sunday at the Big Lots store in Bloomington and is sponsored by the Central Indiana Volks Folks. Many show classes, free swap...
  • re EV problems
    Historical mailing list - Rick Gordon
    Wed, 6 Aug 1997 22:26:02 -0700
    ...Little >rust blooms all over. > awhile back I posted something about water-borne paints. I just keep mine waxed. >4. Those paper blinds. Either...
  • Sticker ordering procedure
    Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
    Mon, 22 May 2000 17:33:28 -0700
    ...You receive your stickers via US Mail (or your respective country) Maybe we should have Ron Bloomquist draw up a flow chart! :-) Brent Christensen...
  • Joshua Tree/CA Camper
    Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
    Thu, 1 Apr 1999 02:03:43 EST
    ...Not too hot and not too cold, ocotillos, cholla and creosote in bloom... Wolfy purred like a kitten all the way there and back...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Mon, 16 Oct 2000 18:23:01 -1000
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Ron Bloomquist Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 1:43 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Front tire wear
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 23 Sep 2009 11:39:30 -0700
    ...degrees out of adjustment, > and could not be corrected beyond that without some major front end work. > > Jack R. > 84 Westy Wolfie > Bloomfield MI.
  • Re: Who's going to the Bus Boo this weekend?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
    Tue, 15 Sep 2009 20:41:35 -0400
    ...event with lots of great Volks! > > > > > > > > > > > >Jack R. > > > >84 Westy Wolfie > > > >Bloomfield, MI _________________________________________________________________ Ready for Fall shows? Use Bing to find helpful ratings and...
  • Re: Ronal Rims and Christmmm wish
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Wed, 22 Dec 1999 16:36:10 -0800
    ...Ron Bloomquist <roadcow@MCN.ORG> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Wednesday, December 22, 1999 2:35 PM > Subject: Rims and Christmmm wish > > > > Hi...
  • Re: Pop Tops - open and shut
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Sun, 30 Apr 2000 21:19:52 -0500
    ...He is usually "right on" with information about other >>items concerning our Vanagons. >> >>_Ron Bloomquist >> > >Normand Gagnon & Sylvie Brunet >NormandSylvie@attglobal.net >
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-737)
    Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
    Tue, 5 Sep 2006 06:34:30 -0500
    ...Neal Barrentine Bloomington, Indiana 1986 GL 1960 Baja Bug On Sep 4, 2006, at 8:12 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > Subject: Re: '86GL...
  • Dash / Air Distribution Box removal
    Historical mailing list - Keese, Brian W
    Fri, 7 Jul 2000 13:53:21 -0500
    ...By the way, there must be a dozen or more Busses and Vanagons around Bloomington, IN. Any of their owners on the list? Brian...
  • BBTA in Road & Track (January 99)
    Historical mailing list - Dave
    Sun, 13 Dec 1998 01:43:02 -0600
    ...DANIEL HENRY Bloomington, Indiana" I just thought it was neat that BBTA was mentioned in R&T. Dave Filcoff dave@v-dub.musa.com...
  • Re: Subaru vs. VW Swap
    Historical mailing list - t
    Fri, 19 May 2000 23:24:07 -0700
    ...Any input from Ron Bloomquist? How does this thing get off the line? tim o'brien (lover of that nasty inline 4 from Toyota...
  • Re: shoulder belts
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sat, 1 Apr 2006 12:18:44 -0500
    ...Have fun, Neal > > Neal Barrentine > Bloomington, Indiana > 1986 GL > 1960 Baja Bug >
  • Re: refilling disposable propane cylinders (the correct way)
    Historical mailing list - Scott B.
    Fri, 3 Nov 2000 18:49:13 -0800
    ...Ron Bloomquist <roadcow@MCN.ORG> > Reply-To: Ron Bloomquist <roadcow@MCN.ORG> > Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 17:25:53 -0800 > To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Looking for a good fuel injector rail- East Coast preffered
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:00:55 -0400
    ...any kind of custom > replacement in development. > > So does anyone on the east coast have a good one for me? > > Thanks, > Robert > Bloomingburg NY
  • Re: Who's going to the Bus Boo this weekend?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Tue, 15 Sep 2009 21:17:55 -0400
    ...event with lots of great Volks! > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >>Jack R. > >> > >>84 Westy Wolfie > >> > >>Bloomfield, MI > > > >-- >Sent from my mobile device > >Pete >'79 Westy "Aardvark" >'87 Westy...
  • Re: Vanagon Panels Available?
    Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
    Thu, 7 May 2009 15:19:53 -0700
    ...all the window glass and sand > blasted the body. > > Jack R. > Bloomfield Hills, MI > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
  • Re: How Do you Set the Timing of the Engine?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Tue, 14 Jul 2009 17:40:02 -0400
    ...are left out. >>>> >>>> Any help would be appreciated. >>>> >>>> (PS obvious answers like find a real VW mechanic not needed.) >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Robert >>>> Bloomingburg NY >>> >> > > > > -- > Miguel
  • Re: AC Belt Removal on an automatic 2.1L, does it improve fuel economy if removed?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:36:44 -0800
    ...it benefiting performance? > > Thanks to all your answers in advance. > > Robert > Bloomingburg NY > 240,000 Miles 88 Automatic Wolfsburg > -- Casey '87 300TD '94 100CSQ...
  • Re: Sheesh! Wildflowers? No real vanagon content
    Historical mailing list - Phil Stanhope
    Mon, 10 Mar 2008 07:59:45 -0700
    ...hard to see. > A few years ago they had a huge bloom in Death > Valley, which apparently only > happens once every few decades, and...
  • Re: Oxymoron Alert: AC While Camping
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 06:09:44 EDT
    ...the 1000 Island boarder crossing, no fines luckily for the LIVE blooming plant on board nor the hanging hammock full of fruit nor the...
  • Towing and easy hitches / 88 Weekender FS
    Historical mailing list - Ed or Cheryl Beggs
    Mon, 09 Jun 1997 09:13:05 -0700
    The type of hitch that attaches to the tow hooks is made by Rigid Hitch in Bloomington MN. I got mine from REcycled Bugs...
  • Re: Help looking for Dometic Fridge Parts
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 18 May 1999 22:13:06 -0400
    ...appreciated. > >Thanks again, > >Joel Cort >89 Syncro Westy GL in the blooming lilac capital - >Rochester NY > >_____________________________________________________________ >Do You Yahoo!? >Free instant messaging and more...
  • Re: Brown paint for interior plastic parts
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sun, 8 Jun 2008 13:13:48 -0400
    ...http://www.sem.ws/ http://semproducts.com/Catalog.asp?cat=36 (Check out the Color coat chip chart)* -- Rob NYC/Bloomingburg NY 88 Wolfsburg...
  • Problem: While Removing from Disc Brake Pads the top Caliper Receiving Bolt Wont Slide In & Out of the Carrier - Siezed
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sat, 18 Jun 2011 17:18:32 -0400
    ...Robert Bloomingburg NY -- 88 Wolfsburg, Silver automatic
  • Re: BAY AREA TAILGATE PARTY TOMORROW!
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Fri, 20 Oct 2000 23:28:17 -0400
    ...wise--& fun! > to caravan tomorrow from Mendocino with list luminary Ron Bloomquist & > another Vanagon. > > Remember to bring paper towels, paper plates, & other necessary implements...
  • Re: Bay Area Van-a-goon Tailgate Party
    Historical mailing list - t
    Fri, 20 Oct 2000 16:39:08 -0700
    ...Looking forward to seeing Phaedra, BenT, Ron, and the Subivans tim o'brien Ron Bloomquist wrote: > > You wrote: > > "Phaedra, > > Where is you last minute...
  • '86GL - fuel or ignition?
    Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
    Mon, 4 Sep 2006 14:43:00 -0500
    ...Any other suggestions? Neal Neal Barrentine Bloomington, Indiana 1986 GL 1960 Baja Bug
  • Re: Idaho Vanaru?
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Wed, 29 Dec 1999 20:30:09 -0800
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf > Of Ron Bloomquist > Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 1999 7:17 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Totally Off Topic, But...
    Historical mailing list - Jennifer Rabbitt
    Mon, 29 Feb 2016 21:38:34 -0800
    ...8717 VW@EricWunrow.com On Feb 26, 2016, at 4:06 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > This " bloom" is widely publicized and...
  • Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Mon, 9 Jul 2007 07:36:47 -0700
    ...Robert -- Rob NYC/Bloomingburg NY 88 Wolfsburg, Silver 222,225 miles - automatic AIM: rmstewart@mac.com
  • Rust spot
    Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
    Tue, 21 Mar 2000 12:36:48 -0800
    ...Yours, Ron Bloomquist
  • Re: portable heaters?
    Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
    Sat, 4 Mar 2000 08:08:03 -0800
    ...Maybe wait for summer? Ron Bloomquist
  • Re: Help, I dropped my vanagon and I can't get up
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 21 Aug 2001 11:13:12 -0700
    ...Our Vanagon now sits at a >towing garage near Bloomsburg, PA... new transmission, and engine installed >in Oct. 2000. the towing bill from the...
  • Re: Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Thu, 3 Mar 2005 19:25:13 -0700
    ...Who knows when the next time the desert will bloom like this. The residents of L.A. & San Diego might have to move to...
  • Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:17:04 -0400
    ...If you have any info let me know. >>> >>> >>>Robert >>>-- >>>Rob >>>NYC/Bloomingburg NY >>>88 Wolfsburg, Silver >>>222,225 miles - automatic >>>AIM: rmstewart@mac.com >> >
  • Overfilling the oil issues
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Sun, 22 May 2011 17:57:46 -0400
    ...Anyone have any ideas? Thanks, Robert Bloomingburg NY
  • Re: Inverter Question
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 21:05:36 -0400
    ...an inverter also. > The guy to ask is List member Ron Bloomquist. He just showed me a > small inverter he has in his '84...
  • Re: Anyone Ever worked with or heard anything about Dave Wolfanger (DWolf) as far a mechanic work quality?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 6 Nov 2008 21:13:26 -0500
    ...people who purchased > parts from him. > > > Thanks for help. > > > > > -- > Rob > NYC/Bloomingburg NY > 88 Wolfsburg, Silver > 239,990 miles - automatic > AIM: rmstewart@mac.com...
  • Re: Calling all V-gon List Computer Guru's
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Mon, 20 Nov 2006 17:47:25 -0500
    ...Especially since it comes with one of those iMovie Girls too! Heh heh, Neil. (MacBook) > Neal Barrentine > Bloomington, Indiana > 1986 GL > 1960 Baja Bug...
  • Re: Wanted: spare wheel
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Tue, 20 Nov 2007 12:32:16 -0500
    ...Fenbrook Lane Bloomington, IN 47401 http://www.envisagenow.com p: 812.330.7101 f: 812.330.7102 This email is intended solely for the...
  • Re: Fwd: [VWVANFULLTIMERS] Broke down in Effingham IL
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Wed, 6 Jan 2010 01:07:24 -0500
    I used to live in Bloomington, IL. There is a place in Champaign, IL called Pro Tech Motors that does work on Vanagons. I...
  • Heads off, piston ring broken
    Historical mailing list - Brian Keese
    Tue, 5 Apr 2005 17:31:49 -0500
    ...How do I know which to get? Many thanks, Brian Keese 84 Westy Wolfsburg 'The Ark' 81 Isuzu P'up Diesel 4x4 Bloomington, Indiana
  • Souvneirs FridaY
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Fri, 31 Mar 2000 21:04:19 -0800
    ...in the ashtray and contains fresh cuttings of whatever is in bloom in the yard on departure day. WINDSHIELD AREA (front of dash): Many...
  • Re: NVC Re: VW, honour, and culture
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 28 Sep 2015 11:57:54 -0700
    ...http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-09-24/did-privilege-enable-volkswagen-s-diesel-deception- With all the lawsuits and potential buy-backs...
  • Re: Fridge burner LED
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sat, 10 Jun 2000 23:50:19 -0500
    ...Fridge burner LED > At 12:36 6/10/2000, Ron Bloomquist wrote: > >On my Fridge burner LED I have noticed it is lit when...
  • '86 GL electrical (sound system) question
    Historical mailing list - Neal Barrentine
    Tue, 21 Feb 2006 21:58:41 -0500
    ...Does anybody out there have any suggestions other than just having it powered all the time? Thanks, Neal from Bloomington, Indiana, (brrrrrrr...)
  • Re: Fire Sleeve was: Re: Steel Braided Fuel Lines?
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sun, 8 Jul 2007 12:12:21 -0700
    ...If you have any info let me know. > > > > > > Robert > > -- > > Rob > > NYC/Bloomingburg NY > > 88 Wolfsburg, Silver > > 222,225 miles - automatic > > AIM: rmstewart@mac.com...
  • Re: List sticker
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Fri, 10 Mar 2000 21:01:43 -0600
    ...Maybe we can get matching government funds. <g> Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ron Bloomquist" <roadcow@MCN.ORG> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday...