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• Re: CV Bolt Lock Plates
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 13 Aug 2008 07:47:12 -0500
  ...But, no problem, I will order new > plates if I can't find any in my little junkyard (which I have to > finish dismantling...
• Re: Found: alternative longer lugbolts
  Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 19:08:44 -0000
  ...alternative longer lugbolts > > > > > ><< Got you beat. > > I got mine for free from the junkyard and didn't pocket them. > > Just bought some wheels and...
• GEX Engines
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 22:41:04 -0700 (PDT)
  Just as a data point, I saw 3 busses with GEX engines in the junkyard today. GEX motors are discernable by the cheesy (IMHO...
• Junkyard Busses
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Jun 1995 10:58:54 -0400
  Does anyone know of parts lots around the Twin Cities area that has air cooled parts? The only one that I know of are...
• Re: IRT rear ended '83 watercooled.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 12:25:15 -0600
  : : junkyards.....and yes the hatch is universal, '80-'91. : : chris The hatch is universal, but the locks are different in appearance. I haven't...
• Used vanagon parts in Portland, OR?
  Historical mailing list - James, Daniel
  Mon, 1 Feb 1999 16:45:17 -0800
  ...I've been to John's Import auto (junkyard) but was wondering if there was a definitive source for parts in the Portland area...
• parts
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 09:02:43 -0700
  I am at a "junkyard" right now and there is an 87 Vanagon Wolfsberg here with jumpseats, table, intact windshield and more.... If any...
• Re: Laptop security
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 9 Dec 2001 21:26:11 -0800
  ...Use your imagination to secure it to the largest, meanest, junkyard frog you can afford. FWIW, take it with you. Out of sight out...
• Re: commence Jordaning...Re: Out of Office AutoReply: Mudflaps..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Aug 2005 20:59:14 EDT
  ...warmerwagen@yahoo.com writes: > I did'nt realize you were a junkyard photographer > right here in Seattle! > > http://www.photomediagroup.com/archive/2004-fall...
• Re: Vanagon 1/4 windows
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 5 Feb 2006 17:42:39 -0800
  ...pa=pct&pct=860882938 > If you're looking for the whole thing, frame and all, junkyard or maybe ebay. -- John Bange '90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"
• Re: '93 Eurovan found in s.e. penna. U-pull it junkyard..complete
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Wed, 4 May 2005 12:56:12 -0700
  ...the > engine and trans (auto) are still there and complete, and havent been touched. > > this is a u-pull it junkyard.. in other words...
• Fwd: Vanagons in junkyards in Columbus OH area?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Jan 1997 22:59:35 -0500 (EST)
  ...97-01-09 01:20:05 EST Does anybody know of any junkyards in the Columbus Ohio area that have water-cooled Vanagons? -Ron
• Re: Great Engine test stand event, part 2
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 19:14:24 EST
  ...I'll check C & H before I hit the junkyard. BTW, good vacuum hose (about 1 cm thick sidewall, 3.0 cm ID) is...
• Re: Help me! I've just purchased a pit to throw money into!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 06 Dec 94 20:06:41 CST
  ...the shocks are gonna shock you :) they are hard to find and expensive! >things from a junkyard? >Driver's side window regulator & Sliding door...
• Re: i went to alaska and for got my bus - no not really - but somebody did
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Mar 2014 09:52:59 -0600
  ...Jim On Fri, Mar 7, 2014 at 9:48 AM, Chris S. <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > I called the Piedmont junkyard just days after...
• Re: Strange AC sighting in MD junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 01:02:05 -0400
  ...Strange AC sighting in MD junkyard Today, while sifting through the local yard, I came upon a watercooled Vanagon with just a front-ceiling...
• 85 GL in the junkyard in South Bend Indiana
  Historical mailing list - Ahlgrim, Kevin
  Tue, 23 Oct 2007 07:47:19 -0400
  I can't believe what people take to the junkyard. This vanagon's body is in really great shape for Northern Indiana. Only rust...
• Re: What lugs do Carat Alloys need?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Jan 2013 15:54:39 -0500
  ...just use some from an junkyard audi. they bolts are the same, but longer and have a cone seat.. they have the same thread...
• Body Shop in Raleigh NC
  Historical mailing list - bus
  Mon, 8 May 1995 09:42:15 -0400
  ...Stephen ******************************************************************************* \ / Stephen Schmidt \ / \ X / \ / \ / spschmid@interpath.net \/ \/ bus@blackhwk.interpath.net 1971 CAMPER junkyard@blackhwk.interpath.net *******************************************************************************
• Re: junkyard alert
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Feb 1995 09:28:20 -0500
  >U-Pull-It on Mack Road here in Scare-amento has a '67 standard ripe >fer pickin'! It has a compleat seat of popout...
• Re: VW emblem
  Historical mailing list - Robert Prouse
  Thu, 29 May 2003 10:16:13 -0400
  I had trouble finding a used one, there aren't too many Westy's around here in junkyards that haven't already been stripped...
• 2.1 pushrod
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 19:10:38 -0800
  ...Anyone know where I can find a new one? I grabbed one from a 1.9 at the junkyard, but it's different. _________________________________________________________________ Free...
• Re: FS tan sliding door
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 Aug 2002 12:34:21 EDT
  ...I paid $75.00 > for it at the junkyard, and would like to sell it for the same amount. It > has a bent sliding...
• Re: AC saga
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 25 Nov 2005 17:03:08 -0500
  ...As an alternative,you can save about $250 by buying a junkyard Subie compressor($40).There are many pitfalls here too.A compressor that...
• are 80 thru 91 jacks the same?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 4 Mar 2001 09:11:04 -0600
  ...I am about to start calling junkyards and I'm wondering if anyone can tell me whether all Vanagon jacks are interchangeable. TIA Larry...
• 85 Heidelberg radio harness wanted
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Fri, 28 Jun 2002 23:01:01 -0400
  ...Tried the local junkyards but all the mid 80's vanagons and VW golfs and such already have stripped harnasses. Anybody got anything?
• Re: Wires
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 12:30:14 EDT
  ...A luxury you west coast folks have....the local junkyards here don't seem to have much in stock from Vanagons.
• VW junkyards around Wheeling WV
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 19:08:49 -0500
  Anyone know of any? I have to go up there for Thanksgiving and thought i would look around............ Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick...
• Re: Won't Start
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 25 Apr 2006 16:11:29 -0700
  ...Check the junkyards...
• Re: Sliding door light switch
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 18 May 2007 11:13:35 -0700
  ...Unfortunately, fabulous Marin County where I live has no junkyards---a HUGE AND DISTURBING downside to living here. I don't want to drive...
• Fw: Re: vanagons are rare....on the east coast
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sat, 29 Oct 2011 14:15:39 -0700
  ...Friday, October 28, 2011, 10:08 PM > > > > > > ive been hitting up all the major junkyards in > > southeast PA recently > > > looking for parts for my...
• Re: Will an early Subaru engine fit the Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 13:04:59 -0500
  ...I recommend buying a whole "doner car"...over junkyard engines because you will be sure to get everything you need and you can hear...
• Re: window cranks
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Fri, 25 Jun 1999 13:39:02 -0400
  ...window cranks > I've replaced my cracked window crank handles several times from junkyard > vanagons only to have them crack shortly after. You can...
• Re: Strange AC sighting in MD junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sat, 23 Oct 1999 07:23:21 EDT
  ...Strange AC sighting in MD junkyard Date: Sat, 23 Oct 1999 01:37:42 -0400 Today, while sifting through the local yard, I came...
• Re: Seats for a '78 bus
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 May 94 15:39:25 -0700
  ...Pull one of yours out (slide it off the track) and then go to your friendly local junkyard and see what you can find!
• Re: Favorite VW Junkyards
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 23:20:06 -0400
  In a message kwiebe@nwrain.com writes: > It's called Averre's, >I've never been to it. It's in Longview, Washington, I...
• 89 Wolfy/PM needed
  Historical mailing list - Marna & Mike Evans
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 09:13:10 -0800
  ...Does anyone have an extra from a junkyard excursion? Prefer white. Marna & Mike Evans Santa Cruz, CA '89 Wolfy (Blanca) '81 VW Truck with...
• emblem for SA Grille
  Historical mailing list - rob wilke
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 14:12:15 -0700
  ...know the part # for the vw emblem for this grill? >> its a '88-'91 Jetta/Golf emblem.....find one at your local junkyard.. ch
• Digijet FI Injectors
  Historical mailing list - Cary McHugh
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 00:23:18 EST
  ...They are recycled (junkyard) parts. I am rebuilding after the engine fire. Anybody care to guess at problem resolution? Cary in San Jose '85...
• Re: 71 Westy in Junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
  Thu, 18 May 2000 19:23:11 EDT
  >>When I was a kid we had a '71 Westy and I would sleep in the hammock... FYI: 71 Westy (sob... sob... I miss...
• Aircooled Tranny?
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Clark
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 11:05:41 -0600
  ...There's an aircooled in a pick-n-pull junkyard with a tranny that I can get for ~$85. If it'll fit, I...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon non walkthru
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 13:54:03 -0800
  ...I have seen 2, 1 on the street and 1 in a junkyard. The seat was missing from the junked one. Mark Mark Upton...
• Looking for Eurovan Wiring Harness
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 8 May 2002 14:44:56 -0400
  ...If anyone is parting an EV or knows where I could get these parts from a junkyard, etc. please let me know. Thanks, Ken...
• FS 1990 Camper in Slingerlands,NY USA - $2250
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:08:35 -0600
  ...pic shows camper with poptop in junkyard, missing some wheel covers. full camper interior. and it sez "Buy Now $2,250.00". now you...
• Re: Favorite VW Junkyards /
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  28 Jul 1995 09:59:44 -0700
  RE>>Favorite VW Junkyards /f 7/28/95 It was said "if anyone can answer the above previously posted message i would love to...
• 1st junkyard trip + extra wiper motor
  Historical mailing list - A Brandon Smith
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 15:06:08 -0800 (PST)
  Hello there all, Well, I took my first junkyard trip yesterday. I went looking for a set of side rearview mirrors and parts for...
• N. MD Junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 13:02:00 -0500
  I think I've responded to all those who requested that I check out the availability of parts at the junkyard in northern MD...
• Re: LCD clock replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:28:18 -0600
  ...in a junkyard uses the same clock.
• FS: Front Differential
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Fri, 6 Jun 1997 18:00:25 -0600 (MDT)
  There is a junkyard near me that has a syncro and is selling the front differential with the Viscous Coupling for $350. I know...
• Re: odometer success!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 02:02:42, -0500
  >I started in the best junkyard in San Diego, Lemme guess, Interstate VW in North County? In my opinion, it IS the best. I...
• Re: Parts Source?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Mar 1997 19:50:36 -0500 (EST)
  Dear Eric & Laura, I don't usually have a lot of Vanagon parts around, but i scout the local junkyards frequently, and frequently they...
• Re: Two vans in local junkyard - Richmond VA one with BEHR AC??
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 27 Feb 2013 05:32:59 -0800
  ...and I have NO more free time to spend in that junkyard, as much as I would like to. The time I did spend...
• junkyard gems
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 15:50:45 -0700
  ...http://dave-bowers.com/vw/junkyard/ I've provided the number above in case anyone wants to contact them. I'm not affiliated . Just...
• Engine Compartment Door
  Historical mailing list - bus
  Wed, 24 May 1995 07:39:55 -0400
  ...where I can get them? Thanks Stephen Schmidt ******************************************************************************* \ / Stephen Schmidt \ / \ X / \ / \ / spschmid@interpath.net \/ \/ bus@blackhwk.interpath.net 1971 CAMPER junkyard@blackhwk.interpath.net *******************************************************************************
• 87 wheels on n 81?
  Historical mailing list - ed maikranz
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 13:21:49 -0700
  I was in a local junkyard today and found an 87 vanagon with an excellent set of alloy wheels on it, which they will...
• Extra propane tank under door
  Historical mailing list - Walker, Phil
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 15:44:04 -0500
  Is the junkyard the only place to find a spare propane tank for under the sliding door? I'd like to put own in...
• Re: NVC WTB:Audi L5 diesel engine
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Oct 2004 03:01:58 EDT
  there is a '83 audi 5000 Turbodiesel in a junkyard near me. i think the turbo is gone but i know a friend of...
• Who wants a Tornado Red Carat!?!? CHEEP!
  Historical mailing list - R. E. Ritchie
  Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:05:17 -0500
  ...It probably did go to the junkyard just because of the transmission though- what a shame Roger R.
• plastic cupboard handle + skylight seal installation
  Historical mailing list - Darie Duclos
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 19:30:21 +0100
  ...Does anyone know of a junkyard near them who might have the handle? Also, does anyone have experience installing the skylight seal? I ordered...
• Re: A sad day in my life :-(
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 9 Feb 1995 13:57:36 -0800 (PST)
  ...use synthetic > rubber (which will still be here, in landfills and junkyards, for a thousand > years), cause 'real' rubber won't hold up to...