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  • Re: westy table
    Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
    Sun, 11 Feb 2007 13:25:12 -0500
    ...George/ATL George/ATL '89 Westy, "Wernher" '67 Kombi, "Puddles"
  • Re: Looks fairly clean, but...
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:44:39 -0500
    ...24K miles? << > > > Hmmm- black paint over an area notorious for seam rust... > > George/ATL > '89 Westy, "Wernher" > '67 Kombi, "Puddles" > -- http://www.dougalcock.com
  • 78 Fried Green Kombi--should I buy?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 11 Jul 1996 17:45:49 -0500 (CDT)
    ...It's a 78 Automatic (it says Kombi on the title), 120 CID. The body looks ok, with very little rust, and the interior...
  • Re: Westfalia Interiors
    Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
    Wed, 12 Jun 1996 10:24:13 -0400
    ...Put into bench seat Kombis. Submarine roof hatch. 1962-63 SO-34 interior. Wood cabinets w/ brass trim. Jump seat between 2 rear cabinets...
  • Re: 84 GL rear passenger auxiliary heate
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Jan 1997 13:26:03 -0800
    The waterboxer Kombi I have also has this ductwork -- very similar to some of the air-cooled vans. The ductwork is pretty ugly raised...
  • For those folks keeping their database updated:
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Jun 1995 09:10:22 -0700
    ...63 Microbus Kombi 15-window Jim Ellis JIM@ATCWEB.ATC.1DC.COM -VX .......................................Westfalia........................ Rusty VanBondo ----- Phoenix, Arizona (AZ) USA _|###|_ '67 SO 42 Resto...
  • Re: Meet me in Puyallup at the fair....
    Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
    Sun, 9 Oct 1994 11:47:46 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I lit my cigarette off the * * | glowing case, wondering what * * `63 kombi(RIP, next week:,() | the problem could be... * * `66 Westy | * * `55 Ford `vert | * *********************************************************************
  • FS: 61 Deluxe Microbus in New Mexico
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Wed, 10 Apr 1996 15:36:50 -0500 (CDT)
    ...of America vvwca@primenet.com Co-Editor of the VVWCA Newsletter http://www.sky.net/~rmk/vvwca/ KC Kombis' NEATO Co-Rep ---------- Forwarded message ----------
  • Unreinforced Westies
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Wed, 26 Jul 95 9:53:55 PDT
    ...My '64 camper also had the stock undercarriage, but it was a domestically built hardtop camper based on a Kombi. Dave
  • What Model is Gary's Bus?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Mon, 22 Jul 96 21:51 CDT
    ...Was it an early 1960's kombi? It looked really neat and clean. I like the colors too. Bill
  • 91 Vanagon AC Blower Switch
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Mon, 2 Dec 96 22:04:37 UT
    ...have any ideas for a permanent fix? Also does anyone have a source for a differential cover gasket? Tim Hannink 1991 Carat 1975 Kombi
  • Australian Vanagon name
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 14 Apr 2000 12:24:41 +1200
    ...the case, and that they were called Caravelle (and commercials probably Kombi). This man must have bought a vehicle which had its original badge...
  • Re: late season campsite advice/info?
    Historical mailing list - woody
    Fri, 2 Nov 2001 08:49:05 -0600
    ...page, a Neato chapter 89 westy 66 deluxe garcia bus 64 kombi slow (big nut) 61 panel slower (small nut) 60 westy slowest (no...
  • RE: Kombi question again
    Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
    Tue, 01 Oct 1996 17:14:24 EST
    ...Your Syncro Kombi is probably the type of unit I saw painted in camoflage colors for the German army. The police are currently driving...
  • Re: the "Kombi" .... was:Re: my new 85 vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Mar 2001 21:06:59 EST
    ...to convert ;) > > a friend of mine used to have a 71 Kombi.. it was great..just hosed out the cargo area when it got...
  • Re: vanagon song
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Fri, 8 Dec 2006 10:57:28 +1100
    ...Cheers, Steve O NSW Australia '92 Transporter WBX Kombi '00 Transporter Double Cab '03 Transporter Double Cab (work truck) '78 Land Rover Series 3...
  • Fw: Possible group purchase of 1979 Kombi EVs
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Tue, 18 Mar 1997 14:58:52 -0500
    ...Possible group purchase of 1979 Kombi EVs > Date: Tuesday, March 18, 1997 2:44 PM > > Hi Dave, > > This getting more and more interesting! I...
  • Re: temperatures on 70 westie
    Historical mailing list - John_K_Hopp
    Mon, 19 Jun 1995 07:04:57 -0600 (MDT)
    ...counter = tachometer, no? I'd like one for my '70 Kombi--which one fits in that (unused) clock-hole?? Does VDO ($$) have one that...
  • lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sat, 26 Aug 2000 22:46:16 PDT
    ...The icon has been sanded off. > > >Andrew Grebneff >Dunedin, New Zealand >VW & mollusc nut >1969 Kombi with Corvair 2.4 & Powerglide >1975 Kombi derelict...
  • Re: '56 Kombi update: DMV/clutch
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 03 Nov 1994 17:08:45 -0400 (EDT)
    Sorry to hear 'bout your "fun" with the DMV, its refreshing to know that DMV personnel traits are universal. As I've always said...
  • HELP: VW Mechanic near Allentown? (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Fri, 5 Jul 1996 08:38:25 -0500 (CDT)
    ...of America vvwca@primenet.com Co-Editor of the VVWCA Newsletter http://www.sky.net/~rmk/vvwca/ KC Kombis' NEATO Co-Rep ---------- Forwarded message ----------
  • Re: kombi on fire
    Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
    Wed, 4 Oct 1995 18:40:49 -0700 (PDT)
    On Wed, 4 Oct 1995, Aaron Sedgmen wrote: > Hello all Deletia Actually the coil spark is the most likely source of ignition. Since the...
  • red rock canyon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Feb 1995 12:59:09 -0500
    ...Are all the people there in immaculate restored Kombis? or are there a few buses that need external work like mine? sam williams
  • '98 Breadloaf (In Brazil)
    Historical mailing list - Rick Sherrod (Certifiable VW mech)
    Thu, 4 Dec 1997 00:05:38 +0000
    ...http://www.volkswagen.com.br/showroom/kombi/carat.htm They also have a really cool line of cars there, but the site is really...
  • Installation of KOMBI chip
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hartz
    Sun, 1 Oct 2000 14:09:58 EDT
    ...is noticeable shorter in length, ie number of pins, than the KOMBI chip. Did I goof and order the chip when my particular Vanagon...
  • old bus and beetle parts for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 27 Mar 1996 12:44:11 -0500
    ...1960 deluxe "barndoor" engine lid from 1954 kombi "SEKURIT" large lettering rear window glass from 54' kombi i prolly have more doo dads hiding...
  • Re: Pronounciation of Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 26 May 2000 12:51:12 -0500
    ...whichizzit? > > >Andrew Grebneff >Dunedin >New Zealand >Molluscophile >69 VW Kombi-Corvair >75 VW Kombi (ex Toyota 3.5 V8) >84 VW T3 Caravelle GL...
  • Re: Kombi's last wishes
    Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
    Fri, 4 Apr 2014 21:33:34 -0400
    Made me miss my 69 fire engine red camper a whole lot. Thanks T. On Apr 2, 2014, at 2:20 PM, vw woody...
  • Re: '56 Kombi update: DMV/clutch
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Sat, 5 Nov 94 5:58:03 PST
    Ric, David and Thom, (and anyone else that's joined in) Well, thanks to one of the stupid servers frying one of it's...
  • Re: Crashworthiness of Vanagons?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Layton
    Fri, 08 Apr 1994 14:19:35 -0500 (EST)
    ...My '71 kombi was parked and a cadillac came around a curve too fast, smashing into the L rear. It did a LOT of...
  • Re: O.K., I admit it... I deleted the mail on coolants...
    Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
    Sun, 2 Oct 1994 01:52:24 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I lit my cigarette off the * * | glowing case, wondering what * * `63 kombi(RIP, next week:,() | the problem could be... * * `66 Westy | * * `55 Ford `vert | * *********************************************************************
  • Re: FFFFriday Follies: ... and if you didn't like the other one ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 21 Jul 95 09:03:26 CDT
    On Fri, 21 Jul 95 08:55:55 CDT John_K_Hopp said: >'70 Kombi (on the road to recovery, yep) >P.s. Thinking...
  • Re: vanagon.list group trip!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Jul 1994 00:27:21 -0400 (EDT)
    ...I've got a sick '66 Kombi who would love to have a visit from some kindred spirits/brothers/sisters. He's tiring of...
  • Caught in the Act...
    Historical mailing list - Gregory M. Merritt
    Tue, 26 Mar 1996 12:52:43 -0500 (EST)
    ...Hurry & catch a glimpse of Mark & his Kombi before he sees it: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~gregm/not.a.vw.club/mark.is...
  • FS-Porsche wheels,trans., VW bus engine (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Tue, 11 Jun 1996 09:35:40 -0500 (CDT)
    ...of America vvwca@primenet.com Co-Editor of the VVWCA Newsletter http://www.sky.net/~rmk/vvwca/ KC Kombis' NEATO Co-Rep ---------- Forwarded message ----------
  • FS: Syncro in Missouri, $3600
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Sun, 9 Jun 1996 19:59:10 -0500 (CDT)
    ...VW Club of America vvwca@primenet.com Co-Editor of the VVWCA Newsletter http://www.sky.net/~rmk/vvwca/ KC Kombis' NEATO Co-Rep
  • FS: (Rack) Vanagon and Westfalia owners (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Wed, 15 May 1996 20:57:58 -0500 (CDT)
    ...of America vvwca@primenet.com Co-Editor of the VVWCA Newsletter http://www.sky.net/~rmk/vvwca/ KC Kombis' NEATO Co-Rep ---------- Forwarded message ----------
  • Wanted 86-90 Westfalia Camper (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Thu, 13 Jun 1996 13:21:19 -0500 (CDT)
    ...of America vvwca@primenet.com Co-Editor of the VVWCA Newsletter http://www.sky.net/~rmk/vvwca/ KC Kombis' NEATO Co-Rep ---------- Forwarded message ----------
  • Re: new kombi anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 5 Jun 2012 14:03:55 -0300
    Awesome :) (lvc) I'm in Argentina and it's amazing at the much wider variety of VWs down here. (/lvc) On Tue, Jun 5...
  • Re: Quick intro and a question
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:05:41 -0500
    ...George/ATL '89 Westy '67 Kombi
  • Re: '56 kombi transmission: day 4/?
    Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
    Wed, 4 Jan 1995 13:17:25 -0500
    Thom, Did you ever follow up on the lead I gave you on the front bumper for your '56? 61 Single Cab Pickup Dave...
  • Re: Rags
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sat, 21 Jan 1995 09:20:17 -0800 (PST)
    ...No, its a kombi. Thom -- > Never put your faith in signs that purport to provide directions. ............................................................................ : Thom Fitzpatrick Transamerica Info Mgmnt : : Systems Administrator 1860...
  • Re: Water tank refill key?
    Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
    Fri, 18 May 2007 08:13:19 -0500
    ...wire left over from resizing Westy stove grilles to make several water tank skeleton keys. <G> George/ATL '89 WesTiico, 'Wernher' '67 Kombi, 'Puddles'
  • list census
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Wed, 6 Jun 2001 22:33:45 -0700
    ...67 21 window 56 sedan 59 ghia 65 deluxe bus 67 kombi 60 single cab 58 double door panel 84 vanagon 64 kombi 62...
  • VW in Commercial Alert!
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sun, 9 Oct 1994 20:22:43 -0700 (PDT)
    Anyone see the split-window bus in the new Sega commercial? Its shown a lot! Poops out in the end, tho! Thom '56 kombi...
  • Re: anyone have access to newsgroups?
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Thu, 16 May 1996 12:03:23 -0500 (CDT)
    ...VW Club of America vvwca@primenet.com Co-Editor of the VVWCA Newsletter http://www.sky.net/~rmk/vvwca/ KC Kombis' NEATO Co-Rep
  • Re: Vanagon/Transporter
    Historical mailing list - JP Nicholls
    Fri, 29 Aug 1997 10:23:33 +0100
    ...And in South Africa 'Microbus' and 'Kombi'. Are these the original German names - Helmut? JP Nicholls
  • Re: Calendar of Events
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Mon, 15 Sep 2008 12:07:03 -0400
    ...George/ATL '89 WesTiico, "Wernher" '67 Kombi, "Puddles"
  • Re: Fw: Re: Driving & camping in Mexico (No Vanagon Content)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 22:58:56 +1200
    ...When did you last see a cop pull someone over for failing to indicate? Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1969 Kombi...
  • Re: skylight search
    Historical mailing list - Chris Holtz
    Wed, 13 Feb 2002 00:14:23 -0800
    ...daniel lawson <kombi181@YAHOO.COM> >Reply-To: daniel lawson <kombi181@YAHOO.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: skylight search >Date: Sat, 19 Jan...
  • Back from Mexico- Drove a 2000 VW Kombi!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 8 Jan 2001 12:03:47 -0500
    ...I have to admit that with well under 10,000 miles on it, though, the Kombi already had its share of dash rattles, falling...
  • Re: Kombi Last Edition - Not?
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Thu, 30 Jan 2014 19:50:45 +0100
    ...VANAGON.COM >> Sent: Wednesday, January 29, 2014 8:59 PM >> Subject: Kombi Last Edition >> >> >> They were *STILL* makin' >> em????<http://blog.hemmings.com/index...
  • Re: Kombi's last wishes
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Sat, 5 Apr 2014 18:52:18 -0700
    They may called it another name but it's a crime even in Canada. Just google the words "Canada VIN Swap" and see what...
  • Re: Kombi's last wishes
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sat, 5 Apr 2014 22:39:02 -0500
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  • Re: FS Sacramento Area
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 29 Oct 1997 12:43:41 -0800
    And CARVER, JEFFREY D thus wrote: > > BUS '58, Walk Thru, Kombi, complete, needs restoration $600 b/ofr. > 481-9387 > aft 1pm This is the...
  • Re: winter westy showers
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 13:25:08 -0600
    ...Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79 Kombi '00 New Beetle _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer...
  • OT: Westphalia Trailers
    Historical mailing list - Brad Estergaard
    Sun, 19 May 2002 11:36:55 -0700
    Hey Guys, A bit off topic, more for the vintage kombi owneres, but I was wondering if anybody on the list knows the value...
  • Top 10 gay cars (F)
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Fri, 13 Jun 2003 10:15:12 +1000
    ...Friday's already here in Oz....:) Steve O NSW Australia '92 Transporter WBX Kombi '00 Transporter Double Cab '03 Transporter Double Cab (work truck)
  • Atlanta Area Meeting
    Historical mailing list - G. Jannini
    Sat, 1 Sep 2007 12:51:54 +0000
    ...Mellow Mushroom 265 PonceDeLeon Place (Commerce Square) Decatur ,Georgia 30030 George/ATL '89 WesTiico, "Wernher" '67 Kombi, "Puddles"
  • '56 kombi progress: paint (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Sun, 16 Apr 1995 18:52:26 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Subject: '56 kombi progress: paint "What?" you say? Paint? Yes my friends, I couldn't hold off any longer. I had to paint something...