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  • Re: Vanagon Stranded in Yuma, AZ...
    Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
    Tue, 29 Dec 1998 11:14:11 -0500
    ...Jim Sandahl[SMTP:sandahl@MALIBUONLINE.COM] > Reply To: Jim Sandahl > Sent: Saturday, December 26, 1998 9:10 PM > To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: Vanagon...
  • Re: Start Issue with Hard Start Relay
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 6 Mar 2011 17:28:28 -0600
    Forgot the link to pics https://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/DropBox?authkey=Gv1sRgCJ6a_NS8mPTzQg&feat=directlink Michael in San Antonio 91GL Weekender AT 2...
  • Service shops in CA --FS in San Antonio-Has anyone seen this?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 4 Feb 2009 18:27:40 -0600
    http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/02042009?feat=directlink Here are pics of the VIN and a couple of exterior shots. PO says had work...
  • Re: Silicone in oil analysis
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 6 Jun 2013 12:01:32 -0400
    Sand??? Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
  • Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Wed, 31 Jan 2018 04:26:41 +0000
    ...Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin I use a spray can of silicone on all my locks, helps with freezing in cold weather as...
  • Fwd: Free Small Stuff in San Antonio
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 21 Jul 2011 20:54:52 -0500
    ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> Date: Thu, Jul 21, 2011 at 8:04 PM Subject: Free Small Stuff in San Antonio To: vanagon@gerry...
  • Re: Sweet 71 Panel FS
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Fri, 16 Apr 2010 21:54:30 -0600
    ...Edison On Fri, Apr 16, 2010 at 4:38 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > http://picasaweb.google.com/sandwichhead/BluetoothExchangeFolder?feat=directlink...
  • exhaust gaskets
    Historical mailing list - William Greenamyer
    Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:36:56 -0400
    ...On my 84 Vanagon, the gasket is fiber that is sandwiched between two sheets of metal to keep from blowing out the fiber material...
  • Re: 12V fan for fridge
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Thu, 8 May 2008 19:31:50 -0700
    ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR On 5/8/2008 6:31 PM Steve Sandlin wrote: > I'm using one that's made...
  • Re: POR Patch as a seam sealer?
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 21 Mar 2008 17:56:33 +0000
    When I said sanding, I was refering to a die grinder, with a sanding disc. That Will remove the rust. If it is too...
  • This says it all.
    Historical mailing list - Brian T.
    Thu, 24 Aug 2006 14:26:50 -0700
    ...The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He...
  • Re: paint
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Sat, 13 Mar 1999 15:53:18 -0500
    ...The best way to remove rust, is sand blasting. Then a coat of some chemical rust stop. Then sand blast again. Epoxy prime, body...
  • VC-Advance Auto Parts Referral Program
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:37:50 -0500
    ...Just think about it. :-) BTW- Referral must be made to sandwichhead@yahoo.com not gmail. Thanks, Volks. http://advanceautoparts.tellapal.com/offers/686/start...
  • Re: Best tool for fixing seem rust? anyone?
    Historical mailing list - John C.
    Thu, 16 Sep 2004 20:17:58 EDT
    ...Hey Jess, I'd have to say, short of tearing the seam's panel off, I'd sand blast, spray with rust converter, refill...
  • Re: Do they use salt on the roads out there (Boulder, CO)
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 17:33:30 -0700
    ...just sand. we keep all the salt here to ourselves in the northeast > :<) > > chris Years ago, just sand. Then salt, too. But for the...
  • Re: do vanagons ever get stolen???
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Mon, 19 Aug 2002 16:05:11 EDT
    Had that sandwich in the army. It was called an SOS JC...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon low compression in 2 cylinders. Suggestions?
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:53:44 -0700
    ...http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/3698792414.html $2,000.00 out the door isn't too bad..... Depends on how soon you need...
  • Re: Glove Box key
    Historical mailing list - TonyCollin
    Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:49:34 -0400
    What is the cost of said transaction? Thanks Tony Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 21, 2013, at 7:52 AM, Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks...
  • Westy's Occupy Sandy
    Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
    Wed, 5 Dec 2012 14:26:55 -0800
    ...I spoke with a couple of the 'organizers' of Occupy Sandy - they thought it would be great if we could get some Westy's...
  • Re: '84 Hub cap problem
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:56:58 -0700
    besides sand.. a thick pile of rags works well too. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob" <becida@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday...
  • Re: Sweet 71 Panel FS
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 16 Apr 2010 20:53:39 -0500
    ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent: Fri, Apr 16, 2010 6:38 pm > Subject: Sweet 71 Panel FS > > http...
  • Re: FS Westy Austin-Cheap
    Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
    Thu, 14 May 2009 17:53:28 -0700
    ...Why hasn't is sold? http://sanmarcos.craigslist.org/cto/1139031207.html --- On Thu, 5/14/09, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From...
  • Re: replacing ignition cylinder
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Thu, 25 Aug 2005 08:30:26 -0700
    ...Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") KG6RCR On 8/25/2005 8:15 AM Steve Sandlin wrote: > Be aware that there are very few failures...
  • Re: Pics of New Rotors
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
    Sun, 21 Mar 2010 13:08:35 EDT
    ...Eastern Daylight Time, sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM writes: OK...Just took some macro pics and posted a new album. You can see the gouge in...
  • Air Conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
    Sat, 15 Jul 2000 05:20:06 -0400
    Wanted : Bracket to mount Sanden compressor to diesel engine. From Golf, Jetta, or Audi 4 cyl diesel.
  • Re: Spare tire storage
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Wed, 27 May 2009 01:06:09 +0200
    ...27 82 410 3030 100 Grayston Drive, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa PO Box 785700, Sandton, 2146, South Africa www.investec.com -----Original Message...
  • Re: Oil Suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:27:50 +0200
    ...27 82 410 3030 100 Grayston Drive, Sandown, Sandton, 2196, South Africa PO Box 785700, Sandton, 2146, South Africa www.investec.com <http://www...
  • door handle finish
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Mon, 24 Mar 2014 13:22:54 -0500
    ...I've had pretty good luck painting with semi-flat black then 3 coats of clearcoat, lightly sanded to reduce the gloss. Steve Sandlin...
  • Re: [NVC] Create electricity-free cooler
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:41:16 -0500
    ...or refrigerator, but does have two terra-cotta flower pots, some sand, > some water, and a towel. A fairly unlikely scenario, sure, but hey...
  • Re: AC Compressor
    Historical mailing list - Scott Fraser
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 11:02:08 -0800
    ...Secondly, I would like to find out more about that bracket to fit the Sanden compressor where the York used to be. I can...
  • Re: Parts Needed Dome Lights
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:25:33 -0800
    ...Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> Subject: Parts Needed Dome Lights To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Monday, November 30, 2009, 1:12 PM Hey...
  • Re: Defiled!!!!
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Wed, 21 Jun 1995 20:54:26 -0400 (EDT)
    ...I was able to sand it gently with very light sand paper and then buff the heck outta it and completely remove the marks...
  • Re: Re: floor mats
    Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
    Tue, 30 Aug 94 09:23 PDT
    > The carpet has withstood mud, puke (10 year old, non alcohol induced), > sand, etc..etc... A little rug cleaner once in a while and...
  • Re: Cool Paint Ideas
    Historical mailing list - David Richoux
    Thu, 17 Apr 1997 23:34:48 -0700
    I have been wanting to paint my '83 "Sand" Westy into a Desert Camo paint finish for quite some time. I figure, since I...
  • Re: Would the List know...?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 12 Aug 2004 01:13:00 -0400
    Bah, I just remembered. Seneca Rocks is SANDSTONE, not limestone. Dunno what I was thinkin'.
  • Re: [vanagon] sand blasting/paint prep & walnut media???
    Historical mailing list - lauterba
    Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:45:17 -0500
    ...Thursday, December 04, 2003 8:44 PM Subject: [vanagon] sand blasting/paint prep & walnut media??? Hi, I've been following the various conversations about...
  • R12-R134a Retrofits
    Historical mailing list - Subject: R12-R134a Retrofits
    Thu, 17 Mar 1994 18:54:30 GMT
    More data reported on R134a retrofits in this month's issue of "Automotive Engineering." One article by Sanden Corp (compressor supplier) and another one...
  • Re: All of this talk about seam rust
    Historical mailing list - James Felder
    Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:46:41 -0600
    I used to use an angle grinder or have a spot sandblasted. Scott said to try a wire brush. I got the kind that...
  • Re: Painting black Vanagon Door Handles
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:17:00 -0800
    ...Bake in 250 °F kitchen > oven? Lightly sand....then second coat...and second bake. Another light > sanding. Then, a light coat of quality Satin...
  • Re: shore power vs batteries
    Historical mailing list - Michael Richardson
    Sat, 2 Aug 2014 16:50:23 -0400
    ...thanks for sharing. -- ] Never tell me the odds! | ipv6 mesh networks [ ] Michael Richardson, Sandelman Software Works | network architect [ ] mcr@sandelman.ca http://www.sandelman...
  • Cold start problem '87 Syncro - repaired
    Historical mailing list - John Neumeier
    Mon, 10 Jan 2005 09:02:49 -0700
    ...Removed the coil, cleaned the coil tower, wire brushed the posts on the coil, sanded the washers and nuts, sand blasted the terminals (sanding...
  • Re: greasing CV joints - Grease needle experience
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:14:47 -0600
    ...You could have had sand in the joints with perfect boots and no holes. Stan Wilder On Mon, 26 Nov 2001 09:35:16...
  • Panel section, final pictures
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Thu, 8 Feb 2007 23:33:07 -0500
    ...yea, a lot of fine sanding, i almost burned that van today :-))) i was so tired of sanding... cleaning, sanding again... anyway, i'm...
  • Re: Those ramps
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Fri, 11 Feb 2011 08:59:37 -0800
    For those sandy days, and to dig out when necessary you might need a "farm jack" Hi-Lift(tm) a base plate to keep...
  • Re: Anyone tried this San Diego shop from Craigslist?
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Sat, 6 Feb 2010 11:08:27 -0800
    http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pts/1587529962.html Patti ************************* On Sat, Feb 6, 2010 at 9:44 AM, pdooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: > You...
  • Re: SURVEY - I need a metal fab. project
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Tue, 20 Aug 2002 10:08:49 -0400
    Steel bracket/adjusting mechanism to mount modern, rotary, Sanden AC compressor (ala VW A2 & A3) in the space used by the York (piston) compressor...
  • Pagining Sandlin was Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Thu, 24 Apr 2003 12:44:36 EDT
    ...writes: << vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Listee Jay pointed me toward Steve Sandlin and his website steveslockshop.com Does someone have steve's emial address...
  • Re: propane tank R&R, comments needed...
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Mon, 20 Mar 2006 11:42:27 -0700
    ...38:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, > rsfeller@CARBONCOW.COM writes: > > >> Anyone sandblast these and paint, or do you recommend >> just a wire wheel/brush...
  • Re: ticked off!!!
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 13 Oct 94 14:21:10 PDT
    Hey Danny, Did you get stuff out of the SanDiego junkyard I told you about? Just curious... -David
  • Re: Cairo Report, now K&N
    Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 11:10:00 -0500
    I think it is a good sign that there so much sand on the outside.
  • Re: cleaned headlights-- a HUGE difference
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Fri, 23 Nov 2001 06:55:26 -0800
    ...Did you try sandpaper then that wet sandpaper they use for finishing body work to get ready for paint? But if yours are painted...
  • Re: Vanagon Stranded in Yuma, AZ...
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Boehler
    Mon, 28 Dec 1998 20:06:39 -0600
    ...Jim Sandahl <sandahl@MALIBUONLINE.COM> To: vanagon@VANAGON.COM <vanagon@VANAGON.COM> Date: Monday, December 28, 1998 7:08 PM Subject: Vanagon Stranded in...
  • (F) I'm having too much fun - TOTAL vanagon content
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 27 Aug 2004 09:32:42 -0700
    ...So, off comes the front bumper repair a few blimishes on it, Mix, fill, grind, mix, fill, grind, fill, sand, fill, sand ...... prime, prime...
  • Re: Oil Pressure Kit
    Historical mailing list - Gabriel Hourtouat
    Wed, 18 Apr 2018 11:40:08 -0400
    ...Condelli sells a kit which is not a sandwich adaptor. It takes the pressure between the pushrod tubes and TEE's it: -to the...
  • Re: Painting Fiberglass Top
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Thu, 22 May 2003 11:44:01 -0500
    ...The top is going to have to be sanded all down--cleaned, sealed, sanded, and painted. The price of the materials alone is going...
  • Rust on metal shelf that where propane valve is
    Historical mailing list - karen davis
    Wed, 11 Jun 2003 12:36:36 +0000
    ...I sanded off rust, then painted with rust-lenolum a couple of times. Now 1 yr later the rust is back. I thought this...
  • Fwd: Vanagon key rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - Steven Yoon
    Tue, 6 Dec 2011 17:36:16 -0500
    ...Yikes? On Tue, Dec 6, 2011 at 5:10 PM, Steve Sandlin <vwcarlocks@hotmail.com>wrote: > BenT pretty well summed up what I would...
  • Re: Painting door handles
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:04:50 EDT
    ...sand them or scuff them with light grit sandpaper or scotchbrite pad. wipe off w/ cleaner/ solvent, let dry, then spray them.. simple.. chris
  • Re: Carbon-Fiber Shifter Console w/ VDO Gauges
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Sat, 28 Sep 2002 10:00:58 EDT
    ...of foam...skinned with >Bondo...sanded to Hell and back...refined...sanded to >Hell again...Primer-ed...sanded...primer-ed... >Good thing I did...
  • Re: Vanagon Sand Rail?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 4 Jan 2004 09:46:17 -0700
    ...Not intended as a sand rail as it will be too heavy. Sandrails always have very light front ends, actually light all over, huge...