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• Re: Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:48:35 -0800
  ...PIC > > Pic of tank fill hole alignment at frame �(72 Kb size image): > http://tinyurl.com/2e3ev52 �It should show how poorly the tank...
• Jalousie Windows
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Fri, 25 Jul 1997 21:12:19 -0400
  ...Yes, the 70's window frames are smaller than the Vanagon openings. Yes, you have to build up the frames to make them fit...
• Towing with A-frame attached to front bumper mount?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 19:15:57 +1200
  Anyone know whether the front bumper mount is strong enough to use for an attachment point for towing, using an A-frame? I need...
• Tiico and Diesel Bent Frame Rails
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 10:58:20 -0700
  Matthew et al.- I was thinking about your tiico bent frame rail problem while I was under my diesel yesterday. I have a few...
• Re: sliding window removal question
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Mon, 24 May 1999 00:12:09 -0500
  ...If the >glass can be removed without pulling the entire frame out of the van I would >sure like to know. > >Ray Hunnam. >-----Original...
• Re: 89 Syncro Westy side door bug screen
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Thu, 7 Sep 2000 17:25:52 EDT
  Mick- As I recall, there is a screw on the top left of the sliding door frame that is to be removed and replaced...
• Free to good homes, VW license plates and frames
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 23 Sep 2000 15:37:31 -0400
  ...Two license plate frames, black plastic, 'State of Fahrvergnugen', new and unused. Front plate, black plastic, 'O2BNAVW', another 'VW 4 ME' Free for the...
• Syncor chasis & Sunroof Vanagon shell
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Sun, 26 Jan 2003 23:09:17 -0000
  ...If I wanted to unbolt (if possible like a beetle) the shell of my sunroof Vanagon and put it on a Synco rolling frame...
• which jack to buy
  Historical mailing list - William B
  Fri, 26 May 2006 16:15:22 -0400
  ...Do i go with a long frame? how about max height? 3 tons? There a 2.5 ton long frame, with a lift range...
• Vanagon/Bus names and fun license frames!!
  Historical mailing list - Route87
  Sun, 3 May 1998 02:14:31 EDT
  ...Howabout any fun license frames? My rear license frame says(black letter on silver to match): '89 Vanagon Carat Buslady and MrEd II on...
• AW: Brochure
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Tue, 18 May 2021 09:57:17 +0200
  Mark, you could take a digital picture frame and play the digitized brochure on it. The frames are also available in larger sizes. Regards...
• Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 15:21:38 -0400
  ...either >side? I was hoping not to have to remove the frame but it feels >pretty tight. Possibly because it's misaligned? > >Thanks >Jeff...
• FS: New German Carat Taillight Trim Frames (eBay)
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 00:05:08 +0100
  Hi all, I have a set of the black plastic tail light frames for the European Carat style trim package: http://cgi.ebay.com...
• Re: gas filler neck leak
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:16:22 -0400
  ...All tanks have a lip that should get within 3/16-1/8 inch from the longitudinal frame members (left/right). The 3/16...
• Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 07:41:20 -0400
  ...Ends could be done in place as I > > did; the bar might require removing the frame to install it. > > > > Yrs, > > d >
• Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:57:22 -0700
  Ok - so in order to repair or replace my pop top frame mechanism without removing the poptop itself, I would need to support it...
• Re: truck nut plate
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sat, 16 Jul 2011 13:39:59 -0400
  ...Could it be these are "floating" nut plates > within a > > spot welded frame to the frame member? I would rather not cut a big...
• Re: If you've fixed your odometer...Thanks!
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 31 Jan 2010 09:29:33 -0500
  Just push the axle out thru the frame on 1 side and tilt it up enough to clear the number-teeth so that they...
• Re: window trim strip substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:45:10 -0500
  Yes the later vans had strip less gaskets and the slider windows had black frames. The front door seal also did not have the...
• tips on assembling wing windows for a splittie
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 17 Nov 95 18:33 CST
  ...any ideas would be greatly >apreciated. >thanks and God Bless >matt Matt, When I have seen it done, the window frame has been set...
• Re: Anyone shipped an auto trans?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 18:49:19 -0500
  ...I found a cardboard box a bit larger than the trans, then built a 2 x 3 wooden frame to fit in the bottom...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Sat, 18 Aug 2001 08:13:55 -0400
  Does anyone have side sliding glass windows that are black framed for sale? Darrel
• Re: HELP! Sliding window removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 4 May 2002 20:39:06 -0700
  ...Also, can you remove the glass that slides from the frame it slides in? I see there are four notches in the frame for...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Fri, 4 May 2012 18:14:04 -0500
  " the fuel pump is grounded on the frame right by the fuel pump." While t-shooting a won't start problem yesterday, one of...
• Re: sliding window 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:12:21 -0500
  ...I wouldn't try to replace just one pane of these as you pretty much have to wreck the frame to get the glass...
• Re: Slow turnover when starting.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 23:30:41 -0500
  ...check the strap (likely a braided wire) between transmission and frame and cable or braided strap between negative post on battery and battery box...
• Re; Help Again
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 16:07:18 -0500
  ...Try grounding it to the frame somewhere where it's clean. If that isn't it, it might be the neutral safety switch,( if...
• Re: gas tank and jump seat questions
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 12:07:25 -0500
  ...Then I was able to reach one hand over top the frame and down between the frame and tank, and partially fitted my other...
• Re: Q: Battery Disconnect Sequence?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Sep 2004 19:56:31 -0500
  ...On any car but old english ones, the negative is the ground, and it's strapped to the car frame somewhere. So you could...
• Re: windshield and gasket
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 16 Jul 2019 10:32:56 -0400
  ...That way if there is any rust in the frame you can fix it, and then get the installers to come and put in...
• Re: Left & Right Side Sliding Windows needed Complete for my 1982 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Sep 2014 11:21:44 -0400
  ...sadly yours were probably stolen, the glass smashed out, and the aluminum frames taken to the scrapyard for recycling money. what would someone get...
• broke a nut on trans. mount (help)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Mar 1997 08:56:17 -0500
  ...While removing my transmission ('85 4-speed), I broke off one of the nuts that's welded inside the frame. This is the frontmost...
• Re: What is the worst design part in the Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 15:49:18 -0500
  ...in the local factory, they put the tank into the frame before they put the body on. guess what you have to do if...
• adding armrests to vanagon front seats which did not have them, or other seats
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:37:26 EST
  ...just drill holes in the seatback frame sides and bolt the brackets on. to acess the back to put the nut on you will...
• Carrying a Scooter
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:16:03 +0000
  ...For everyone worried about weight, the bumper mounts (C shape) extend far into the frame of the Vanagon and uses extra bolts to mount...
• Re: Frame mounted receiver hitch wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:55:48 -0500
  ...that it's possible that the 217401 model > would be a frame-mounted design. > > > Happy Trails, > > Greg Potts > www.pottsfamily.ca > WWW.BUSESOFTHECORN.CA...
• Re: A different way of removing/installing Vanagon engines...
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 12:43:14 -0600
  ...I like the idea for the suspension from underneath with a frame. I may be soon using both of them shortly because of an...
• Westy Screens, and Westy Screen Repair...
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Davis
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 23:05:18 -0700
  ...Rather; it looks like the adhesive has worn off on three of the four sides on the plastic frame. There is a local hardware...
• Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:41:07 -0700
  ...Mount Bracket & Frame Is... > So I ground away more material. Sound seemed be gone, but came back. > > Pulled engine cover and revved engine to...
• Re: why...vibration @ idle only when skidplate is installed -- turbodiesel engine
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 14:10:11 -0400
  ...In theory, the engine carrier should be firmly attached to the frame (and perpendicular to it). With the skid plate attached, you are tying...
• Notes on mud flap installation
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 10 May 1999 10:16:09 PDT
  ...There is also a bracket that secures the inner edge of the mud flap to the frame. The bracket uses a similar u-shaped...
• Re: How to remove rear heater cowling?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 10:54:15 -0400
  ...Brian 87 GL Also, how does the >box get by the bed frame cross bar. Can't be, the bed frame must come >out...
• Re: Tiico and Diesel Bent Frame Rails
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 19:51:33 -0400
  The Frame Rails on my '86 Diesel Double Cab are different than those on my '82 Diesel Vanagons. The mounts are different also. There...
• Re: Screens
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 10 May 2006 12:48:08 -0700
  ...small hole through the screen frame above where the clips had been and into the aluminum window frame. Four small sheet metal screws and...
• Re: Frame mounted receiver hitch wanted
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Aug 2010 10:42:18 -0500
  Frank, I have a Haynes hitch on my 88GL Frame mount, very stout. Don't think I would consider any other at this point...
• '54 RHD Deluxe update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Fri, 10 May 1996 08:44:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The length difference is because the frame is not straight, but actually bends just aft of the middle. So I got the new inner...
• Re: Vanagon Application????
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 17 Apr 2004 13:04:35 -0500
  ...To prevent the entire pane of glass from coming >>out of the frame during a blast and flying across a room like a frisbie...
• Re: Need Wing Window Replaced ASAP.
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:10:55 -0500
  The window frame detaches quite easily at the hinges without opening up the door. A replacement from a junkyard can be put in without...
• Re: trailer
  Historical mailing list - John
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 01:53:28 GMT
  ...Plenty of scratches on the bikes, despite adding pipe insulation over frames here and there. For 3 bikes, the 4 bike carrier is great...
• List stickers
  Historical mailing list - Jason Yasment
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 16:17:24 -0500
  How about licence plate frames? Everybody can order their own and pay the cost themselves? Jason
• paint code locations.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 10:58:30 EDT
  from '80-'83- under the drivers seat. '84 up, on frame under fuse box. chris
• Re: any MD's in the house? help with windshield removal tool...
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 29 Mar 2007 02:55:00 -0400
  ...depending on window frame design they can be used on the long edge sometimes. so when you have as many stir sticks in as...
• Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 10:16:54 -0700
  ...Supporting the pop top to remove the frame The first symptom i noticed when my frame started to fail was my upper bunk hitting...
• Re: Where to get front seat padding?
  Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
  Fri, 17 Sep 2004 06:57:01 -0700
  ...Tie this onto the frame over the burlap. Make sure to fold > it over the top and around the sides. Cut holes in the...
• Re: WBX Digifant Ground Check. No Continuity Between Some Points.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 9 Jun 2012 16:57:28 -0700
  ...Don't assume that ECU connector pin 6 is the same as frame ground. It is FI > sensor common, and may be "ground" when...
• Frame mount receiver hitch
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 26 Aug 2017 22:38:08 -0400
  ...I've seen a few references to Dennis Haynes' frame mount receiver hitch and was wondering if this would be an appropriate use for...
• Lubing the Pop-Top Joints
  Historical mailing list - Geo
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:18:57 -0700
  Can someone recommend a lube for the joints, pivots, etc for the framework that raises and supports the Westy pop-top? In particular I...
• Re: Aluminum Bodies
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 14:39:08 -0400
  ...The steel frame is immediately against the rear floor, which is aluminium. The body rocking, grit and salt/slush make an extermely corrosive environment...
• Re: long-distance towing/XKE
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 13 Sep 2002 10:10:12 -0700
  IIRC XKE were semi mono coque vehicles which meant the body was the frame, no separate frame. Pick it up by the bumper as...
• Re: seats
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 09:39:12 +1200
  >Chris, >The Subbie seat frame base, >sits right on the Vanagon seat base frame. >All I had to do was weld 1/2" welds...