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• Re: Head Survey Form -- Last Draft
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 07:12:57 -0400
  ...Ceramic (1) Aluminum (2) Prestone > (3) Basleak (4) Other (5) > > 4 Coolant Type : Phosphate (1) No Phosphate (2) VW (3) > Mix (4) > 2 Water...
• Re: Awnings..
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 13:43:31 -0400
  ...surprised by an overnight rain that collapsed it and broke the aluminum >> framework irreparably. The original Hummer awning setup we got on >> closeout >> from...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Thu, 10 Sep 2015 15:52:10 -0400
  ...Im familiar with DKW but their designs were front engine/front wheel drive in that time frame. 3 cylinder 2-stroke, some of them...
• Re: Addition engine cooling thoughts/ Oil Cooler Issues
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 19 May 2002 14:45:34 EDT
  ...I was going to mount it between the frame rails, but didn't like angle I would need. I did add Aluminum ducting to...
• Re: Extra Vanagon Cooling
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:34:01 -0500
  ...I thought that > would not be enough, so I added a sheet of perforated aluminum, which I have since > removed. Never had any damage...
• Re: Oil Cooler Install
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 3 Feb 2002 10:20:17 -0600
  ...The cooler will go up beside the frame in the inside next to the heater 4" duct. (had it there before). This area does...
• Re: Optima Battery safety question
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 13:57:47 -0400
  ...I grounded the Optima to the frame right near the install location. The only drawback is that I need to pull the stuff in...
• Re: Chin Spoiler from Home Depot Racing shop..
  Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
  Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:04:20 -0700
  ...and one for a tow hook I have on my right frame member. Below and behind the bumper there's a perfect body flange...
• (long) VW-Winnebago Rialta 20' magazine test
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:20:55 CDT
  ...To this frame is added a unibody-style steel floor plus aluminum-framed wall and roof units skinned with aluminum and insulated with ploystyrene...
• Re: Berg Shift Kit Group Buy [read if interested!]
  Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 13:14:32 -0800
  ...The amount of aluminum in the spacer is small and an insignificant part of the overall cost. Labor will be the biggest expense. Normal...
• Re: troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations
  Historical mailing list - Nock
  Wed, 1 Jan 2003 23:49:08 -0800
  I looked, and you are of fact exactly correct - all support to frame connections are steel to steel except my drivers side forward engine...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Thu, 10 Sep 2015 15:54:28 -0400
  ...Im familiar with DKW but their designs were front engine/front wheel drive in that time frame. 3 cylinder 2-stroke, some of them...
• Re: Awnings..
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:57:00 -0500
  ...surprised by an overnight rain that collapsed it and broke the aluminum >>> framework irreparably. The original Hummer awning setup we got on >>> closeout >>> from...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 5 Apr 2008 12:09:23 -0700
  ...a couple of small areas on the inner side of the frame, below the filler neck, for the PS pipes to pass through as...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:09:37 -0700
  ...Pulled things apart, cleaned, >> checked the jet, (could blow a steady stream of water through) sparker >> made a nice long arc to frame every...
• Re: FAG or SKF wheel bearings?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 7 Aug 2008 20:13:16 -0500
  ...They have a great magnetic lamp with an aluminum reflector and adjustable frame, the trouble is that the switch is pure crap. It's...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 10 Sep 2015 11:30:34 -1000
  ...Im familiar with DKW but their designs were front engine/front wheel drive in that time frame. 3 cylinder 2-stroke, some of them...
• Re: Oil plug
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:34:46 -0700
  ...It is the same torque that the steering rack is bolted to the frame, and there is a host of other examples. It really...
• Massive VW Bus Awning!!
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:34:28 -0500
  Hi all Ive been doing a Prototype for some time and have the basic frame built in my garage. I started to crunch some...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:26:00 -0700
  ...Pulled things apart, cleaned, >> checked the jet, (could blow a steady stream of water through) sparker >> made a nice long arc to frame every...
• 73 Safare update - curtains/cabinets/carpet/CB/cool!
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Tue, 16 May 1995 11:10:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Friday night I built the top frame, then attached the vertical pieces, nailed and glued everything together. Finally was able to make space for...
• Re:locking diffs
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 May 1995 10:42:49 -0400
  ...I bash the front frame piece and it is dented 3. I reinforced the driveshaft protection rails with little pieces of angle iron going...
• Re: Dropped my motor...almost..
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 16:15:26 -0500
  ...It can't, really, or the engine mounts would have no flex to dampen vibrations away from the frame, plus it'd chafe where...
• Dometic fire alert (at least for the 182B)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 07 Jul 1997 08:16 -0600 (MDT)
  ...BUT IT GETS WORSE There's a 2" high portion of the wall paneling that "frames" the backside of the opening; a 3" wide...
• Re: Front door adjustment question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:13:16 -0800
  ...x amount of shim? Btw, I just miked a soda can aluminum wall at 4 thou. Ab > On Feb 18, 2015, at 11:03...
• Re: Berg Shift Kit Group Buy [read if interested!]
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Fri, 5 Mar 2004 05:17:16 -0500
  i was thinking that an aluminum casting is nice but the "cheap" way to produce these (riser plate only) would be to make them...
• Re: Shortest rubber motor mount? (Vanagon/Jetta conversion)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:07:53 -0700
  ...this bracket. >> >> My plan: >> >> fabricate a bracket that bolts to the frame, with an arm running >> forward to the Jetta engine bracket. The rubber...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:13:11 -0700
  ...Though from what I've read that requires modding the aluminum brackets. Lots to think about! Thanks! Neil. On 9/28/07, Jim Akiba...
• Re: [WetWesties] The Vanagon cooling system.. it's counterintuitive.. (long post)
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 10 Sep 2015 14:35:37 -0700
  ...Im familiar with DKW but their designs were front engine/front wheel drive in that time frame. 3 cylinder 2-stroke, some of them...
• Re: Ground Cleaning time...any tips & tricks?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:33:03 -0700
  ...salt air" is abundant here, you notice the effect on aluminum window frames around the house.� So I figure an ounce of prevention is...
• Re: Dropped my motor...almost..
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:34:35 -0800
  ...It can't, > really, or the engine mounts would have no flex to dampen vibrations away > from the frame, plus it'd chafe where...
• Re: Massive VW Bus Awning!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 20:38:52 -0500
  ...I went to Tubing to get from Home Depot since Aluminum Tubing > is > WAY to expensive to think about anymore. Also I Could make...
• Re: Massive VW Bus Awning!!
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Sun, 23 Nov 2008 07:42:13 -0500
  ...Massive VW Bus Awning!! > Hi all > Ive been doing a Prototype for some time and have the basic frame built in > my garage. I...
• Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 14:11:14 -0500
  ...wal-mart frame. .. > > if anyone wants the REAL DEAL...correct factory german made jailbars > for the 80-91 vanagon..highly polished aluminum . . i have...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon Camper: skylight / roof vent leak
  Historical mailing list - Adam Grove
  Mon, 28 Aug 2023 18:53:13 -0800
  ...Or maybe keeps in some > warmth when using the heater. > Frankly, I’d be happy to replace it with an aluminum version that > would...
• Building that engine, but got sidetracked with the car (part2)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 22:47:42 -0700
  ...Hole should be over farther so it's not right over the frame member, Oh well. Clean more shroud, front engine tin. Remove piston...
• Re: Body work question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:36:21 -0800
  ...and still do by hand for custom aluminum bodies in Italy .. the old fashioned original way was to make a 'wooden buck' ..the shape...
• Re: hokay .. it's FRYEDAYE!! ;) time for some off-topic stuff: camping grills
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 08:32:45 -0700
  ...a cast-aluminum lid and body, stainless > > steel burner, > > porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grate and a > > glass- > > reinforced nylon frame, and all come...
• Re: 84 wolfs weekender/ any others? (long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 19:00:49 EDT
  ...in '85 the "weekender" option was offered as an option on all GL's and had a the later style metal framed weekender sofabed...
• On auxiliary Gas Tanks, Solvents, Storage, Needs and Solutions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Thu, 28 Feb 2002 17:26:32 EST
  ...The spare tire compartment is protected by the front bumper and massive frame rail (see the German article on Alistair's site on crash...
• Re: Aerodynamics - Some experimental comments!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 17:08:21 EDT
  ...BTW, huge impact on pressures with sheets of Aluminum deployed as bellypans. Very interesting measurements with covers over the luggage cell top of the...
• Re: Bus Depot Side Tent...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:54:28 -0500
  ...The one thing I did different from the > instructions was to place the tent on the frame when the frame was > only six inches...
• Re: Vanagon Customization
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 22:17:54 -0600
  ...Sandblasted and repainted the seat and bed frames in back. Still have some stains on the carpet and am looking for a source for...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 11:52:10 -0600
  ...Air-cooled aircraft engines (most common types) both radial and flat types -use a a steel cylinder barrel that is screwed to an aluminum...
• Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Thu, 8 Sep 2016 13:45:42 -0600
  ...Interestingly enough, this metal bracket was painted black; and there was paint on the contact surface where it meets the aluminum intake manifold, and...
• hokay .. it's FRYEDAYE!! ;) time for some off-topic stuff: camping grills
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 03:10:57 -0500
  ...a cast-aluminum lid and body, stainless steel burner, porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grate and a glass- reinforced nylon frame, and all come...
• Custom Oil/Tranny Coolers for automatic vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Tue, 12 May 2009 00:50:37 -0400
  ...The recommended mounting position is between the frame rails on the driver's side just in front of the transmission. Price: $159.00" http...
• Re: Home Made Bull Bars--Pipe Benders
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 15:58:14 -0700
  ...Why build a bumper out of tubing at all? use channel or square tube and cover it in either aluminum plate or steel plate...
• Re: Dometic Fridge: Bah Humbug! <grin>
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 17:18:07 -0500
  ...Pulled things apart, cleaned, > >> checked the jet, (could blow a steady stream of water through) sparker > >> made a nice long arc to frame every...
• Vibration Issues for TIICO and I4 Engine Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 23:00:58 EDT
  ...I machined a large aluminum spacer for the proper gap, then used double nuts to lock the shaft. Never a broken bracket since and...
• Re: Replacement fuel tank question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 22 Jul 2014 05:23:45 -0700
  ...Has anyone ever explored the idea of using the space between the right hand frame rail and the body under the sliding door to...
• Re: Platinum Cat Install suggestions
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 20:15:57 -0400
  ...Someone gave me a wood frame for the furnace but it's very simple. Basically, it is just two sides made of plywood (about...
• Re: Bus Depot Side Tent...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 22:14:37 -0400
  ...The one thing I did different from the instructions was to place the tent on the frame when the frame was only six inches...
• Interesting Trip and Bench Seat
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Thu, 29 May 2003 00:29:34 -0500
  ...Stock mounts and bolts to the frame. Started out in creeper to get the thing moving and to save the clutch, then carefully ran...
• Re: Engine repair or replacement?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:35:22 -0500
  ...Vaseline to stick the aluminum 0-rings into the heads so they don't fall out Rubber hammer Ball pein hammer New exhaust gaskets...
• Re: Steering rack replacement question
  Historical mailing list - zaranski
  Sat, 15 Nov 2003 19:48:00 -0600
  ...5) Removed the lower two and loosened the upper two fasteners holding the rack to the frame. 13 mm all. Discarded old nuts. 6...
• Re: aux fuel tanks
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 18:14:07 -0800
  ...though I'm not a fan of aluminum gasoline fuel tanks anyways, I like the deformation of steel better in a situation that would...
• Re: hokay .. it's FRYEDAYE!! ;) time for some off-topic stuff: camping grills
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 07:08:29 -0700
  ...a cast-aluminum lid and body, stainless > steel burner, > porcelain-enameled cast-iron cooking grate and a > glass- > reinforced nylon frame, and all come...
• Re: Volksiebus - 88 Transporter - Rough Running Engine
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 12:52:35 -0600
  ...Air-cooled aircraft engines (most common types) both > radial and flat types -use a a steel cylinder barrel that is screwed to > an aluminum...
• TIP Sandblasters, part 2
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Apr 1997 22:10:03 +0000
  ...silicosis, gets the big 0, 0, 0, 0 on the MSDS frame, I like that. I can get "clean" blasting sand for roughly the...