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  • Re: Van Picture
    Historical mailing list - Mills Crosland
    Wed, 2 Sep 2015 04:30:26 +0000
    ...Who among us hasn't wished that our bricks possessed a bit more of the aesthetic DNA of a splitty, or even a bay...
  • Re: Top Speed, Colors, et all.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Jul 1994 13:28:56 -0400 (EDT)
    ...be splattered against the built up airpressure wake infront of the vanagon...why else would Vanagons be referred to around here as "bricks"? Ric
  • Re: We are in toon, buba
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 26 Sep 1994 11:45:04 -0500 (CDT)
    ...No >> bricks. No Fertilizer. >> >> I refuse to haul shit like that in my '91 camper. And, I refuse, >> can not actually, haul that shit...
  • Re: Any ferrys to Canada from the Sandusky Ohio area?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
    Thu, 20 Jun 2002 16:06:32 -0700
    ...Toledo, OH) > > Vanagon man wrote: > > > Going to Cedar Point in the brick next month, and while ther would like > to go over to Canada...
  • Re: (Wives) Ultimate tool box?
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Thu, 9 Nov 2000 20:11:43 EST
    ...Upset at Porsche drivers, eh? Did a very fast prick fly by your brick? BenT driving Vanagons by choice.
  • "Maybe" some progress towards remedying my
    Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
    Mon, 18 Mar 2002 15:14:12 -0600
    ...Colin "Bronze Brick" '86 Syncro GL
  • On my way to Sevierville,TN "Circle yer Wagons"
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Thu, 2 May 2002 15:59:39 -0400
    ...meet some of you there! Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at...
  • Camping in Atlanta this weekend.help needed!
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Tue, 22 Oct 2002 06:07:36 -0400
    ...will put me close to Hampton? Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at...
  • Re: Ben Pon's Birthday
    Historical mailing list - Terry Tan
    Sat, 29 Apr 1995 05:14:59 -0400 (EDT)
    ...He is the man whose > "drunken sketch" resulted in the splits, bubble windows, bricks and > eurovans that we enjoy today. > > here's to you...
  • Eberspacher Belly pan for sale
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Mon, 3 Feb 2003 05:48:48 -0500
    ...great protective piece................ $40 and shipping Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at...
  • Need power lock motor please help
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Thu, 23 Oct 2003 06:50:44 -0400
    ...Thanks! Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint...
  • Oil light not working on 90 2.1L
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Wed, 24 Dec 2003 09:48:27 -0500
    ...Who knows how to test this system on our vanagons? Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey...
  • Re: added more pics to seam rust por-15 project
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Mon, 20 Jun 2005 00:01:22 -0500
    ...How are you going to do that? This stuff dries like a rubber brick, and will be tough to prep to accept paint after...
  • Re: Vanagon (DoubleCab) Crash Test Video
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 5 Jul 2006 13:30:39 -0700
    ...don't drive your rusted out Vanagon into a brick wall at 60mph. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Broken down in bishop ca!
    Historical mailing list - Pat
    Wed, 29 May 2013 11:31:44 -0400
    ...Street view shows a couple bricks and westys in the lot. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf...
  • Re: Upgrades?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 10 Oct 2009 19:24:51 -0700
    ...about that, but I've that after driving my Chevy van bricks exclusively while the Vgon was down I am developing some bad driving...
  • Pressurized fuel tank..help needed
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Mon, 6 Jan 2003 19:12:17 -0500
    ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 1976...
  • I need a seat belt too!
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Sun, 20 Apr 2003 14:53:01 -0400
    ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 1976...
  • Free z bed,,,Charleston SC
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Tue, 16 Dec 2003 21:11:36 -0500
    ...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
  • Need a speedometer rebuilt....who does this?
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Tue, 20 Apr 2004 06:35:58 -0400
    ...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
  • Re: Air cooled mileage
    Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
    Mon, 26 May 2008 10:33:24 -0700
    ...70, 3rd, 4th gear, up to 75 mph. > All the time with the brick on the pedal. ;-) > > 21.9 mpg, not to brag.... > > Richard > > >
  • Re: Vanagon T-Shirts
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:13:07 -0700
    ...XXL. > > I believe it was Joy who asked about a brick red. That would be my first > choice, especially with yellow ink. I could...
  • Re: East Coast? SouthEast vs. NorthEast
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Jan 1995 14:08:10 -0500 (EST)
    ...of the Smokies or south of Atlanta. -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick Unix Development RTP, NC 27709 | |_|_\ on \/ huff@dg-rtp.dg.com (919...
  • Re: Nominations for 10 Best cars
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 7 Jul 1996 19:30:35 -0300
    ...Bugs & Things & Bricks...Oh, my! Roy -- Roy Nicholl Atlantic Systems Group Phone: (506) 453-3505 Incutech Centre Fax: (506) 453-5004 B/S 69000...
  • Wanted - a Loaf
    Historical mailing list - Brian Wilson
    Fri, 15 May 1998 13:52:44 -0400
    ...Thanx in advance Brian Wilson '81 Brick, - loaf wanabee 705-949-0280
  • Re: Front Bike Carrier
    Historical mailing list - karl filc
    Mon, 22 Mar 2004 11:17:36 -0000
    Airflow on a brick? Hartmut ----- Original Message ----- From: Andy Zappe <Zapvw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, March 21, 2004 9...
  • Re: Need a new window
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 10 May 2004 11:39:38 -0500
    ...Need a new window Last week a kind gentleman (or lady) threw a brick through my passenger door window only to discover that I...
  • Re: Distributor Woes - One Lives - One Dies
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Wed, 25 Dec 2013 01:08:05 -0600
    ...I was working on the Red Brick this afternoon, had to run to >> the store, started Volksiebus, began to back out the drive and...
  • Re: [T2] Need listmember coupon code!!
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Wed, 2 Jul 2003 11:44:02 -0400
    Thanks! got it now! Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
  • Re: vanagon heaven in trouble
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 7 Jan 2010 10:08:42 -0700
    ...http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/stolen-from-the-samba-forum-vanagon-heaven_topic34827_post266110.html WHEW!! bob On Thu, Jan 7, 2010...
  • Re N vs S CA
    Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
    31 Oct 1994 15:59:36 U
    ...When you put your itinerary together for the Bricks Across America thing, you can label I-5 the "CalCan Highway"! meow, meow, meow... Norman
  • Re: Need a Name! (f)
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 15 Jun 2001 10:51:42 -0400
    ...The vanagon is often affectionately refered to as a 'brick' --- in reference to its shape and aeordynamic characteristics. How about 'GOLDBRICK' or 'GOLDIEBRICK' --- perhaps...
  • Re: Re; Need a name
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 15 Jun 2001 12:00:45 -0500
    You missed!!! How about .........."Billy Bob"! lol John Rodgers Driver of an 88 GL - "The Red Brick" Terry Kay wrote: > > Ok, one more thought...
  • Bad ECU = no cruise control
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Sun, 27 Jan 2002 18:15:32 -0500
    ...Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" (finally on the road) 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint...
  • Re: OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Mon, 3 Jun 2002 09:02:48 -0400
    ...Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg...
  • Automatic trans performance questions
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Wed, 31 Jul 2002 08:31:27 -0400
    ...Is this just the way it is? Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL...
  • Re: What I did a few weeks ago--a pallet in my Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Thu, 27 Oct 2005 22:03:18 -0500
    ...to carry more than half it's own weight in books, bricks, cement, rocks, whatever. And it isn't classifeid as a half ton...
  • Re: Diesel Engine Upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Thu, 1 Sep 2011 12:27:16 -0700
    ...many VW diesels cars, but they're just not up to the challenge of pushing a big heavy brick around reliably and safely. -- Casey
  • Re: Radiator flushing - Art/Science or home ?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Aug 1997 11:25:46 -0400
    ...why would i get responses to posts before the originals get to me ? Adrian Oxbrow "Red Brick"
  • Re: RX7 oil cooler, anybody else install one?
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Wed, 29 May 2002 06:47:50 -0400
    ...Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg...
  • Need front heater blower fast!!..will trade for distributor.
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Sat, 11 Jan 2003 11:21:01 -0500
    ...Adam P 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop) 1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg 1976...
  • Re: Power window motor
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:00:41 -0700
    ...Good luck getting Brickwerks to ship to the US if you’re here in the states. Stacy Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 12...
  • Re: slow Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - William Warburton
    Tue, 2 Aug 94 10:27:50 GMT
    ...This is true- the early bricks came with either the 1600 type I or 2000 type IV engines. The type I engines were modified...
  • Re: Coolant Change
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Oct 1994 15:41:18 -0400 (EDT)
    ...causing undue stress on the water pump. -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick Unix Development RTP, NC 27709 | |_|_\ on \/ huff@dg-rtp.dg.com (919...
  • Re: East Coast Location (argh)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 12 Jan 1995 11:48:03 -0500 (EST)
    ...Nice facilites and lots of pine trees. -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick Unix Development RTP, NC 27709 | |_|_\ on \/ huff@dg-rtp.dg.com (919...
  • Re: Speed limits...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 29 Sep 1994 15:34:54 -0400 (EDT)
    ...My 13 year old son would see that and say "cool". -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick Unix Development RTP, NC 27709 | |_|_\ on \/ huff@dg...
  • camping gear
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Aug 1994 17:59:45 +0800
    ...I will soon be posting a list of suggested items to bring along on the brick tour. Many of you have already made wonderful...
  • The van lives
    Historical mailing list - Colin Moran
    Thu, 21 Jan 1999 08:27:47 -0800
    ...Colin Moran 1986 Syncro GL "The Bronze Brick" [text/html]
  • AC Compressor leaking oil on clutch end....
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 13:37:12 -0500
    ...a new compressor a must? Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at...
  • Need Flex plate for late model vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Mon, 10 Nov 2003 04:36:11 -0500
    ...part with? Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at...
  • Anyone ha=ve a good WBX air box for the front heater?
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Sun, 4 Jan 2004 10:36:44 -0500
    ...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
  • Re: SA van
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 11 May 2009 14:46:29 -0400
    ...The roof antenna is in the agenda, coming > soon. > > http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/forum/t3-south-african-25i-caravelle-sold_topic28148_page1...
  • Re: Lego Vanagon kit available for ordering from Lego
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Thu, 21 May 2009 18:19:35 -0400
    ...i can buy from lego to the one at > http://www.brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?f=333586? what are the > "flaws"? i...
  • Exhaust Parts -- Aftermarket sources?
    Historical mailing list - Andy
    Wed, 21 Sep 94 13:49 EDT
    I've been coaxing my '81 brick's exhaust for about 10K miles now, but this weekend a 1inch -square section of the crossover...
  • Re: Pulling the engine.
    Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
    Fri, 10 Nov 1995 08:45:49 -0600 (CST)
    ...Aren't bricks beaUtiFul! 8) Joe ---------------------------------------------------------- Joseph F. Fournier II <jfourni@comp.uark.edu> 501.575.7353 <a href="http://comp.uark.edu/~jfourni...
  • Re: monster mash
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Wed, 14 Sep 1994 23:03:36 -0400
    ...a GREAT song to sing around the campfire latenites > on the brick tour - I'll bring the tape for background accompaniment! > You're really...
  • Re: What is the web site for go westy?
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Fri, 31 May 2002 11:57:32 -0700
    ...stainless luggage rack hold downs.......... > Adam P > > 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) > 70 Single Cab "Whitey" > 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" > 73 Transporter (STILL at...
  • driver's side power lock not working. Help!
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Mon, 25 Aug 2003 07:38:17 -0500
    ...I tightened the door handle a little, and same result. /Any ideas? Adam P 81 Vanagon Westy (The Brick) 70 Single Cab "Whitey" (finally...
  • good used radiator for sale
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
    Mon, 17 May 2004 11:28:13 -0400
    ...Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV 81 Westy "The Brick " 70 Single Cab "Whitey" 74 Beetle "Ol Yeller" 73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop...
  • One Shot Sign Paint for Painting a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:20:08 -0500
    ...that anyone knows of? Cautions? I was looking at The Red Brick today and the paint is really looking sad. As soon as we...