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• stolen van
  Historical mailing list - earl smith
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 12:14:37 -0800
  ...a grab handle on the driver door side. a yellow fog light on the body on the same side. a vacuum gauge mounted in...
• Re: The vanagon trail
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:22:12 +0000
  ...I recently order a sliding door handle and I forgot to ask. In the meantime I have a couple of front door handles if...
• Re: porta-potti
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 11:05:18 -0400
  ...When I >shiftef my hands to carry the potti through the door, >I mistakenly grabbed the latch that holds the sump >section to the...
• Re: wierd brake stuff :-(
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 11:30:51 +0000
  ...When all of the back brake parts wear, the distance becomes greater than the adjusters can handle, you have to make up the difference...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:17:02 -0400
  ...rear brake drums for vanagons. >>> >>> on the parking brake 'distance the handle will pull up' thing ... >>> there is some 'free play' built in before...
• Cool Van Mods was RE: vans
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:03:27 -0500
  ...Also an additional grab handle on the driver's side to help get in and out of the van. Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3...
• Re: Rear hatch panel fastener options
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 30 Sep 2013 15:54:21 -0500
  ...andit's got a really thick handle and shaft and popped the back panel nicely and no scratches. I went to a plastics dealer...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 22:33:04 -0400
  ...Made grabbing it a >>>>>>>>>> tad easier. And >>>>>>>> yes, it >>>>>>>>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> My 86...
• Electric Window regulator repair.
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 01:23:56 -0500
  ...Don't forget the double screws that hold the handle and the screw under the door opening handle (It's under the cover that...
• Re: Porsche's SUV
  Historical mailing list - Jason Weisberger
  Sun, 6 Oct 2002 20:55:57 -0700
  ...a motorcycle and will make near 90deg turns if you can handle the oversteer and rear end weight (because it is a motorcycle with...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:10:51 +0000
  ...Ever seen paint scratches on the hardened paint finish on door handle recess in most cars? They endure the same sharp nail attacks by...
• Re: Shear bolts on steering column
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 13:05:37 -0500
  ...Usually you can grab at the very bottom and loosen them, then remove with fingers. Second, you can get replacements at the dealer, about...
• Re: Moulding Tool: where do I get it.
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 23:12:40 -0500
  ...likely get it for you--- And if this isn't convenient, grab any Snap-On, Mac, Cornwell, or Matco truck and they will more...
• Re: heater core questions
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 13:52:11 -0600
  ...could stick out far enough to grab. One of these days I'll put a pretty handle on it or maybe modify an electric...
• new '97 ev camper q's
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Mon, 11 May 1998 15:21:39 -0400
  ...if i remember correctly, reimo makes an attachment to handle this but i would rather not drill any holes in the van. any other...
• Re: Big John Flaherty Re: EuroVans have more passenger room
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 12:37:45 -0500
  ...I bent the stops out of the way on the driver's seat so > > it goes back further, and relocated the door grab handle...
• Re: how do you break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Seifert
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 18:35:21 -0700
  ...ehh.. >maybe that's too much info :<) > >chris _________________________________________________________________ Lose those love handles! MSN Fitness shows you two moves to slim your waist. http://fitness...
• Re: SssssshhhhhhhhhhTHUNK!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 21:14:11 EDT
  ...just-about closed" position, but not yet latched, and then grabbing that handle on the inside rear of the door--the one that seems...
• Re: Subscription Change
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Thu, 21 Mar 2002 12:27:29 -0800
  ...to intercept and handle the mail. You can build rules in most e-mail clients (even Hotmail!) which will grab e-mail with "vanagon...
• Re: Can 240 volts damage the fridge?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 17 Jan 2015 12:15:39 -0500
  ...can have 110 volt on the body and when you grab a door handle you will complete the circuit to ground. BTW this is...
• Re: Latest on speakers
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:27:47 -0500
  ...I found original speakers in an '89 in a local junkyard > and grabbed them for my doors to replace the "upgraded' ones with the...
• Re: tire sale at Summit Racing
  Historical mailing list - Marc Sayer
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 17:48:02 -0800
  ...The square edge is especially nice off road > because it really grabs the ground. " > And > "Absolutely the best tire is the BF Goodrich All...
• Re: What's the perfect shape for a Vanagon shift knob?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 12 Feb 2014 17:37:26 -0800
  ...The handle was mushroom shaped and fit perfectly into your palm. I later had a triumph with a manly shift lever that you reached...
• Re: Charging the battery
  Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
  Thu, 26 Apr 2007 22:59:53 -0700
  ...The problem is that the battery*just* fits in the spot > behind the > passenger's seat so there's no way to easily grab...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:36:59 +0000
  ...Made grabbing it a >>>>>>>>>> tad easier. And >>>>>>>> yes, it >>>>>>>>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> My 86...
• Re: EuroVans have more passenger room
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 08:01:53 -0500
  ...I bent the stops out of the way on the driver's seat so it goes back further, and relocated the door grab handle...
• Re: Bull Bars
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Thu, 8 Mar 2007 15:59:00 -0500
  ...heck, grab a neighbor and his buddy, offer them a 6pack of old millwater beer conditional on a pinata' session.. bet the beer gets...
• Re: ideal vanagon camp chair ideas wanted
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Sun, 10 Sep 2017 00:42:13 +0000
  ...I have installed nylon kayak grab handles using the bolts for the passenger seatbelt on both sides. Throw the chairs in and cinch the...
• Weird buzzing noise~Jerome Jamboree
  Historical mailing list - jim ellis
  Wed, 10 Sep 1997 20:24:43 -0700
  ...Possible swimming may occur <limited seating> Something about pinball machines..., A vortex that Sedona can't handle, Someone swears that a bus will be...
• Sellingb some of my extra parts cheap...
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Thu, 1 May 2003 23:41:00 -0700
  ...1 VW Rabbit Pickup Truck Cap white fiberglass $35 Tons of trim and handles, etc If you need other stuff I may have it...
• '71 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 20:54:31 UT
  ...Added grab handles on doors, and here and there in appropriate places using teak sailboat grab handles. 9. Replaced original seat belts with new...
• Re: Rear Brake Shoe Spring Clips
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 2 Oct 2010 15:08:28 -0700
  ...push the round thing in hold it with a pliers ...turn 90 degrees to disengage how it grabs the-pin like thing it hooks...
• 110 Volt shore power question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:24:18 -0400
  ...Made grabbing it a > >>>>>>>>>> tad easier. And > >>>>>>>> yes, it > >>>>>>>>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. > >>>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>>> My 86...
• Re: side door window knob tightening
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 22:50:20 -0400
  ...Don't use it in the handle, rather hold it with vise grips or better yet 1/4" socket and 1/4" ratchet wrench...
• stuff available
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 21 Aug 94 18:56:57 CDT
  ...to my 88 bus (no engine or mechanical stuff; just lights, grab handles, cb radio, etc. little personalization things). - vanagon recalls information - vanagon tech...
• Re: Announcement "Arizona Roundup Campout 2/18-20
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 28 Jan 2006 11:00:54 -0800
  ...The whole area really grabbed me. There was a woman on the road to Douglas who made the most fantastic Mexican food and served...
• Re: Tires Update
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 10:56:01 -0600
  ...My plan is to see how well 15s Front + 16s Rear Handles & Keep it That Way If Drives OK ~ So Far No Issues & I...
• Re: Tires Update
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:52:52 -0600
  ...My plan is to see how well 15s Front + 16s Rear Handles & Keep it That Way If Drives OK ~ So Far No Issues & I...
• No Vanagon Content, yet
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 6 Jun 2008 09:04:57 -0700
  ...Used for lowering an automobile to the ground after you have installed your new brake shoes, trapping the jack handle firmly under the bumper...
• Vallejo VW Show
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 08:13:40 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Also got a very nice barndoor rear jesus handle for $100 - the one that the passengers in the middle seat grab onto. The car...
• Thanks and a quick tip....
  Historical mailing list - j fritz
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 21:10:06 -0500
  ...I tightened the handle as tight as I can (which is fairly tight) but when cornering the thing will still swing out a bit...
• Re: My door fell off last night
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 22:20:38 -0400
  ...Lock it to be sure you don’t forget and grab the handle! Frankly, I suspect you could do this even with the hinge...
• Re: Lockers -- how hard to install LLSD?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 10 May 2011 17:57:48 -0700
  ...I like the way those handle and they are cheaper than a Peloquin, I think. You should watch me (or ride along) as I...
• Re: New Purchase (hopefully the end of this nauseating thread)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 May 2001 00:06:53 EDT
  ...This is for > another grab handle on the passenger side door post. MO is enclosed in > the envelope. > > Have deleted all the mail about...
• Re: List of mods that keep the Vanagon stock
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:12:09 -0400
  ...seat belts for the rear seat - Cup holders in the rear - Grab handle on drivers side - WBX upgrade like GoWesty's A couple of...
• Hard shifting - clutch mount bracket?
  Historical mailing list - brett rueff
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 04:51:16 +0000
  Im trying to diagnose hard shifting in a 91 Vanagon Manual with short shift kit and shifter extension handle. Tranny would have less than...
• Re: Door light
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Sat, 5 Jul 1997 19:40:47 -0400
  ...Removing the grab handle on the windshield pillar really helps. I took power from the fusebox, using a piggyback connector on the fuse for...
• Re: Latest on speakers
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 12:49:13 -0800
  ...I found original speakers in an '89 in a local > junkyard and grabbed them for my doors to replace the "upgraded' ones > with the...
• Re: It's time to hit that idle Stabilizer on the head!!!
  Historical mailing list - T.M.
  Wed, 5 Sep 2007 13:06:36 -0400
  ...What, just to grab a working unit (if you have one...seems like you're stuck like me, and that's why you started...
• Re: tire sale at Summit Racing
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sun, 4 Dec 2005 23:13:09 -0500
  ...The square edge is especially nice off road >> because it really grabs the ground. " >> > And > >> "Absolutely the best tire is the BF Goodrich All...
• Re: Shear bolts on steering column
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 25 Feb 2000 11:29:08 -0700
  ...Usually you can grab at the very bottom and loosen > them, then remove with fingers. > > Second, you can get replacements at the dealer, about...
• Re: List of mods that keep the Vanagon stock
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:02:58 -0400
  ...seat belts for the rear seat > - Cup holders in the rear > - Grab handle on drivers side > - WBX upgrade like GoWesty's > > A couple of...
• Re: Harbor Freight Jacks
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:08:25 -0500
  ...If I have one complaint about it, it seems that the 2 piece handle flexes somewhat when lifting "near capacity" loads. Maybe it's...
• For Sale: single swivel seat and misc VW stuff new and used
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 17:41:27 -0700
  ...Black grab handle, black cup holder base only, plastic seat trim, maybe a well used wiring harness from 84? if Wes doesn't want...
• Subaru DIY swap info
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 2 Jun 1998 17:06:33 -0300
  ...Engine does have a knock sensor, could handle mid-grade I suspect, for a performance penalty. I was only oiling the engine and doing...
• Selling my stuff part 2...
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Fri, 2 May 2003 05:59:12 -0700
  ...need some work $300 > > 1.9 motor unknown condition, so another grab bag or good core or rebuild > candidate $200 > > Late model square grill...
• Re: side door window knob tightening
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 20:22:19 -0700
  ...Don't use it in the handle, rather hold it with vise grips or better yet 1/4" socket and 1/4" ratchet wrench...
• Re: porta-potti
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 08:42:42 -0700
  ...The two came apart... > >The actual Thetford Porta-Potti would not do this -- the sewage chamber is >sealed (unless you pull the flushing handle...
• Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 11:05:19 EST
  ...d clear the glovebox BEFORE i drilled holes :<) -added the usual grab handle to the drivers A pillar and didnt drill thru the wires...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:02:17 -0700
  the list of what to grab is nearly endless.... front heater cores are highly valuable, for example. I don't know how far you...