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  • Re: Mid-Atlantic Holiday Bus Fest
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Wed, 6 Dec 2000 16:38:46 -0500
    ...color me green, envy, green. -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle...Hans '84 Westy...Fritz or Sunny? Chillicothe, OH [text/html]
  • Re: she-who-must-be-obeyed
    Historical mailing list - David
    Sat, 11 Nov 2000 08:32:33 +1100
    ...David 1990 Caravelle --- Move to a better address --- + today freemail + http://www.today.com.au
  • Re: Decal Remover?
    Historical mailing list - David
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 17:49:03 -0800
    ...Any glue residue comes off easy with a polish type compound and Hey Presto.....Clean panels David 1990 Caravelle --- Move to a better address...
  • ETKA CD for Mac?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 23:53:06 +1200
    ...Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1986 CE80 Toyota Corolla...
  • Re: Interior Lights not working
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Tue, 11 Dec 2001 19:05:46 EST
    ...However, I thought it was appropriate to mention the availability of the RSA Caravelle. BenT to straighten you out
  • AW: Burnt Van Photos
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Sat, 7 Jul 2007 17:53:47 +0200
    ...Regards Christoph 1985 Caravelle GL syncro
  • Re: VW van count
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 10 Aug 2004 14:48:34 +1000
    ...Now, it appears that the local Grand Poobah has decreed that thou shalt drive a VW Caravelle and they all do. Some years back...
  • RP Dusseldorf Classified
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Jan 1997 10:12:31 +0200
    ...87; Turbo Diesel; DM 18,900.00 Syncro T4; Turbo Diesel; Caravelle GL; 62 Tkm; 81 kW (110 PS); long Wheelbase; Aux. Heater; DM...
  • Plugs, what does the colour say?
    Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
    Wed, 20 May 1998 15:01:40 +0100
    ...gives different hues of gray, from sooty black to white, but no browns. ************************************************************ Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" '86 Caravelle C ************************************************************
  • Rear Fog Light
    Historical mailing list - Jose Rivero
    Thu, 19 Mar 1998 08:06:22 +0000
    ...Yesterday I buy the tail light right of my caravelle, prepared with the bulb socket for light fog. [ref]: 251 945 258 D $31USA...
  • Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
    Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 17:32:41 -0700
    ...The part number for the stock Caravelle H4 units is: 255 941 105 for the left 255 941 106 for the right OK Per...
  • Throttle adjustments help wanted
    Historical mailing list - Johan Nyberg
    Thu, 13 May 1999 17:39:09 +0100
    ...Any ideas welcome. ************************************************************ Johan Nyberg, Sweden N 59o E 17o 25" '86 Caravelle C 1Co 13:12 ************************************************************
  • Re: crashtest.com results don't look good
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 20 Sep 2000 21:47:12 -0500
    ...especially since they don't seem to know that a Caravelle 80-91 is the same thing as a Vanagon 83-91. :) funny how...
  • Re: Free A/C
    Historical mailing list - David
    Thu, 26 Oct 2000 20:26:52 +1000
    ...David 1990 Caravelle --- Move to a better address --- + today freemail + http://www.today.com.au
  • Re: Is it an 81 or 85???
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Tue, 13 Mar 2001 21:30:18 -0500
    ...Dave is a wizard...a true star among us dim bulbs. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe OH '91 Caravelle Hans '84 Westfalia Fritz '81 Diesel Rabbit "______"
  • VW Vanagon T3 scale model
    Historical mailing list - Fedyk, Adam Ross (UMC-Student)
    Mon, 29 Mar 2004 07:15:37 -0600
    Does anyone know where I can find a Volkswagen T3 Vanagon Caravelle Transporter scale MODEL? I was going to give it as a gift...
  • odd vanagon on samba....vanagon "carrier"????
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 26 Jun 2005 14:32:24 EDT
    ...im thinking this is a grey market caravelle of some sorts? chris
  • Re: pictures 60 years meeting in Hannover Germany
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 9 Oct 2007 20:13:33 -0400
    ...here my pictures: > > http://boltze.dyndns.org/web/60_Jahre_VW_Bulli_Hannover_05_10_2007/ > > Regards > > Christoph Boltze > > 1985 Caravelle GL syncro > Germany >
  • Re: Purple Caravelle in Vancouver
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 14 Aug 2006 11:48:54 -0700
    ...The metallic purple color was what caught my eye, and as > i got closer i noticed the badging was CARAVELLE (south african import?) and...
  • New wheels/SA Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Sun, 16 Apr 2000 22:59:24 -0500
    ...You can take a look at http://www.roesner.net/vw On another note, I am also still working on importing a SA Caravelle...
  • Decoupler plans?
    Historical mailing list - Truls Erik Johnsen
    Sun, 30 Dec 2018 20:47:39 +0100
    ...Br, Truls Erik Johnsen Hølen, Norway ('89 Caravelle C, 1,6TD, Syncro, 2xdifflocks)
  • Re: **BIG NEWS!!** Cheap Parts \ my own VW business!
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 15:57:33 -0000
    ...Lionel Tun 1984 Caravelle GL, UK lionel@ark.prestel.co.uk
  • Taking out middle row in 7 seater
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Tue, 18 Feb 1997 19:07:26 -0000
    ...I had to cut a line in the carpet from the seat to the sliding door - is this usual? Lionel Tun 1984 Caravelle GL...
  • FS : VW '87 Westfalia Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Philippe Oudot
    Fri, 17 Sep 1999 14:21:37 +0200
    ...650-298-8823 Automotive Vans--New Ad! Philippe Oudot '89 Caravelle GL Syncro 16" 1.6 TD Oettinger (soon to be 1.9 TD...
  • Power Steering conversion quesions (my arms are tired)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 5 May 2000 17:19:45 +1200
    ...how you get on, because eventually I intend to do the same with my RHD 84 Caravelle, providing I can source the parts. Andrew
  • Re: Am I sick?
    Historical mailing list - David
    Wed, 8 Nov 2000 18:09:09 +1100
    ...David 1990 Caravelle --- Move to a better address --- + today freemail + http://www.today.com.au
  • Re: 16" alloys
    Historical mailing list - David
    Thu, 24 May 2001 18:16:39 +1000
    ...so how long should I plan for his absennce? David 1990 Caravelle GL --- Send the right message --- + Today freemail + Get your free, private email...
  • New Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Fri, 11 May 2001 09:29:47 -0600
    ...Sorry to waste the space :) The busses and caravelles are in south africa, but is there any way to get them in the US...
  • Re: Vanagon Haynes Manual (1990s ?)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Wed, 21 May 2003 17:45:34 EDT
    ...It shows pictures of the Carat but they call it a Caravelle. I find it a very useful book though not as comprehensive as...
  • 1982 seats and headrests?
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Wed, 5 May 2004 15:07:04 +0200
    Hi Does anyone know if I without problems can mount headrests from 1986 Transporter in frontseats of 1982 Caravelle Bus? I have not yet...
  • Re: Vanagon Photo Set
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 23 Jun 2008 16:54:54 +1200
    ...Cheers, > > Jeff De3r 2-tone blue one at the bottom of der diesel-power image is the same paint scheme as my 84 Caravelle.
  • Re: Coolant Refill Bottle
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 16 May 97 19:29:15 EDT
    ...Only the newer Caravelles have two. >My car drinks about 1 litre per 100 kilometres. (we're metric over here, >approx 1 pint of...
  • Re: 15 inch wheels
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 19 Oct 2000 22:57:33 +1200
    ...These will be going onto my 84 Caravelle, where hopefully they won't rub on anything. The wonderful factory Mercedes dull black paint on...
  • Re: '84 Vanagon -- Thinking of buying
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sat, 28 Oct 2000 23:27:58 -0400
    ...As you said...you really liked driving it. -- Stephen Steele '91 Caravelle Chillicothe, OH ---------- >From: Jonathan Lee <jrlee@MAILANDNEWS.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Steering shaft U joint replacement
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Wed, 16 Jun 2004 12:14:17 -0700
    ...Steering shaft U joint replacement ? I'm just in the process of finishing a up a bunch of mechanicals to my 89 Caravelle Carat...
  • Re: Camper wanted in South Africa
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:48:06 +0200
    Hi Michael Try looking at www.junkmail.co.za just do a search for microbus or caravelle, also try the www.bidorbuy.co.za...
  • Friday off-topic topic - South Africa
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Fri, 28 Jun 2013 10:27:28 -0400
    ...Enjoy:http://s16.photobucket.com/user/misterpolak/library/Misc%20VW%20nuttiness/Joes%20VW%20Spares%20in%20Randburg%20RSA I counted 85 T3s (Transporter, Caravelle, Microbus...
  • Lean running - any risks?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 1 Feb 1997 21:49:47 +0100
    ...possible? Dreaming of 26 mpg... :-) ************************************************************ '62 Johan Nyberg, Sodertalje Sweden '86 Caravelle C Necessary Pest '62 Kerstin Wife '85 Aasa Daughter '87 David Son...
  • What are the aluminium bars across the rear hatch for?
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Mon, 16 Dec 1996 22:52:17 -0000
    I have seen some Caravelles (Vanagon in USA) including my 1984 GL with a sort of grille across the rear windscreen. Two horizontal aluminium...
  • Locking of Security
    Historical mailing list - JOSE RIVERO
    Fri, 27 Jun 1997 14:44:44 +0100
    ...locking of security in order to prevent possible robberies (bar of oil, plug of oil or any mischief)=20 Jos=E9 Caravelle [gl] 89
  • Re: Maybe I'd buy a Eurovan if it was one of these...
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Fri, 16 Jul 1999 16:46:22 +0200
    ...at the QTVR images at http://www.vwn.de/uk/people/caravelle/cv_qtvr.html and see for your self. PerL VW-nut by...
  • Re: gas over $2 !
    Historical mailing list - David
    Thu, 19 Oct 2000 17:23:53 +1000
    ...and cruise along and enjoy the scenery I reckon David 1990 Caravelle --- Move to a better address --- + today freemail + http://www.today.com.au
  • Re: Survey--Merkur seats
    Historical mailing list - David
    Sat, 3 Feb 2001 10:55:59 -0800
    ...as they say ,that is my .02 for today David 1990 Caravelle --- Move to a better address --- + today freemail + http://www.today.com.au
  • Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
    Tue, 2 Oct 2001 13:11:21 +0100
    ...Thanks Tim(H) '86 Caravelle - 7 seater
  • Re: Vanagon front grilles
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 Nov 2001 13:20:18 EST
    ...youre looking at pics of the new south african microbus or caravelle. a number of the vendors sell these SA parts [text/html]
  • Re: Per Lindgren, Syncronaut!! (was: Syncro starter)
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 18 Jun 1998 09:55:08 -0700
    SyncroHead@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 98-06-17 08:31:09 EDT, you write: > > > The starter in my 88 Caravelle Syncro...
  • VW Hail and Farewell
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Mon, 10 Mar 2003 01:39:04 -0500
    ...Thanks to all who p-mailed to inquire about the Rabbit and the Caravelle. New update.... > -- > Stephen Steele* > Chillicothe OH > '91 Caravelle "Hans" Soon...
  • Australian Vanagon List Server Members - Dash Mat at Autobahn and Australia Vanagon Mail Server??
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
    Tue, 16 Jan 2001 21:09:11 +1100
    ...Just prior to Christmas I managed to get a dash mat for my Caravelle from Autobahn spare parts. It took 3 days to come...
  • Re: 2 gas tanks in SA Caravelle? (body differences-SA vans vs German vans)
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 09:24:31 -0800
    ...the SA caravelle/vanagon bodied vans have different >sheetmetal on the bodies than the german made vanagons. so they have a round >rear gas...
  • Re: Was that your Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Fri, 27 Feb 1998 02:31:54 EST
    ...a factory option, or are they aftermkt? i have a UK Caravelle brochure, and it shows headlight "washers" (shoot pressurized jets of water on...
  • Re: netiquette
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 16 Oct 2000 22:09:48 +1200
    ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1969 Kombi with Corvair 2.4 & Powerglide 1984 Caravelle currently engineless 1984 Mitsubishi Galant Sigma 2...
  • original spare wheel carrier
    Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
    Thu, 31 May 2007 23:07:42 +0200
    ...Regards Christoph Boltze 1985 Caravelle GL syncro http://www.vwpix.org - http://www.syncro-t3.de
  • Re: ALTERNATOR LIGHT
    Historical mailing list - Juha Koivisto
    Tue, 29 Aug 2000 06:51:31 +0300
    ...Juha Koivisto 88 Vanagon (Caravelle) 1,6TD (old school bus with 9 seats) TURKU, FINLAND
  • Re: Factory alloys - Canadian?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Jan 2001 00:45:37 EST
    ...12, golf-ball sized, holes in > it. > ps, they are pictured on the Caravelle GL in my UK '88 vw brochure.. chris [text/html]
  • Re: Friday Follies: Canadian Pride
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:41:31 -0700
    ...If you're nice >we may just consider annexing you into our state. > >BenT >San Francisco, CA-lifornia But those are Caravelles or Transporters...
  • Re: VW Bus in Advertising...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 12 Feb 2002 22:31:40 +1200
    ...series 2 Type 2 (Bay) T3 is series 3 Type 2 (Caravelle, Microbus, Vanagon etc ie last of rear-engined Transporters) Bug is TYPE...
  • Re: New stereo w/remote
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Sun, 17 Oct 2004 23:40:50 -0400
    ...player is what came in all four of my Vanagons. '81L, '84 Westy, '87 Westy, '91 Caravelle.,, all VW/Blaupunkt, IIRC. -- Stephen Chillicothe OH
  • Re: Lighting options - again.
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 30 Dec 2000 22:49:35 +1200
    ...The Caravelle type is similar in appearance (from a distance) to the mark 1 Golf GTi grill; up close however the few wide slats...
  • Tacho Cluster and Parts for 89 Vanagon Q. Cluster Housing, O2 Sensor, Harness Diagram, Things to look out for...
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mundy
    Thu, 26 Oct 2000 23:10:40 +1000
    Hi Folks, Some of you may remember that I recently posted a request for tacho cluster and parts for a 89 Vanagon (Caravelle In...
  • Re: Seat Belts
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 9 Jan 2002 19:56:07 +1200
    >My 1984 RHD VW Caravelle with a 7 seater configuration has static seat belts >upfront and none at all for the back. Does anyone...