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• Re: Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 28 Oct 2013 10:23:55 -0700
  ...Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Alain Thibault Sent: Sunday, October 27, 2013 10:46...
• Re: 82 Coolant Tank retrofit help
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Nov 2011 19:56:08 -0800
  what might be 'the closest part to an original 82 DV coolant tank? .. did you get a 1.9 waterboxer one or what ? and...
• Re: Original bus paint questions
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2000 19:12:49 EDT
  ...My dash and fresh air housing are original paint and are more Beige color than the Beige Grey on my jambs. Also, when I...
• Re: ASI/Riviera headcount
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 13 Jun 2001 18:07:01 -0700
  ...ASI/Riviera headcount > > > Hi Mike ...I do have the original owners manuel...one of the original > owners/workers there is now in business in...
• FS: super clean '84 Escatorial GREEN Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 22:57:09 EST
  ...only 82k original miles, he got it from the original owner..been garage kept and summer driven up until now. this is a seriously...
• Opinion on paint?
  Historical mailing list - wayne withers
  Sun, 12 Aug 2007 14:11:47 -0700
  ...The original color is not my favorite. I am trying to decide if it is a bad idea to go away from original. If...
• Re: Radiator
  Historical mailing list - John P
  Thu, 25 May 2000 03:18:57 -0000
  Thanks John, I actually live in Auckland, nice to hear it is known your side of the world! ----- Original Message ----- From: John Fleming To...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon and camping!--
  Historical mailing list - Casey H
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 04:03:15 -0400
  ...Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done > with > Vanagon and camping!-- > > 52. > > -Dick Wong- > 78 Scirocco > Original Owner > 87...
• Re: Yakima racks web site on back hatch of Westy
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 09:18:48 -0700
  Bob, Roy claims to be able to pop the top with his Thules mounted to the original rain gutters... he positioned them above the...
• Re: Ultimate engine conversion?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 1 Mar 2014 10:52:56 -0700
  ...Karl Benz originated the design in 1898 so ALL other iterations came after that. Almost all of the later iterations far exceeded the basic...
• early bus compartment under seat????
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Sat, 2 Sep 1995 08:49:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...does anyone know what this compartment was originally for. both of my 1960 bus's have them as well as every bus i have...
• Re: TIICO vs. hot rod WBX
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 18:07:57 -0500
  > 15 MPG ??? Is this for real? I assume the base BB rebuild gets the same as the > original engine (ca 19 mpg). I was...
• original tire pressure for '87 Westy
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 19:05:22 -0700
  ...But we'd like to know what pressures were recommended for the original tires, so we can make sure we have the right type...
• Re: Fuel Line Vent Hose Clamps
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 10:26:35 -0700
  > Are you sealing the inside or outside? I thought the original tanks had an > internal pick-up tube and screen, that you can't...
• Re: do i need two batteries???
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Nov 2001 14:44:59 -0500
  The positive side of the auxiliary battery was originally connected in two places, to the cut-out relay and to a lighter socket located...
• Re: Coolant pipe question
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:06:28 -0700
  ...Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dylan Friedman" <insyncro@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, March 15, 2011 3:51 PM Subject: Re...
• Re: Fricking headliner panel installation - 60 bus!!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Sep 94 10:03:47 bst
  >a) What type of material are the original panels made of and > should I have even bothered with the pressboard crud? > The rear is...
• For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Mon, 09 Sep 1996 08:58:34 -0400
  ...76,000 original miles. Asking price $4400. All service records available. [I've seen this bus, and it's gorgeous. I'd like to...
• Re: Now for a real topic...
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 21:51:18 -0700
  ...Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: Paul M. Hillbish <Sersote@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2001 8:17 PM Subject...
• Re: Bumper Replacement
  Historical mailing list - phil zimmerman
  Sat, 20 Feb 2010 18:49:55 -0800
  ...Then began the numerous variations of the Pz Originals. Then there are the original PZ Bumpers...ala 2002! See photos, unfortunately, stripped by gerry...
• Wheels for Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 29 Dec 2012 22:56:12 -0800
  ...Thanks. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) Third Owner 12 Golf TDI Original Co-Owner
• Re: 1982 Vanagon Diesel Washer Reservoir
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 2 Oct 2012 12:27:44 -0700
  "Also, curious if any of you are still using your original propane tank setups with updated valves, etc or did you procure a new...
• Re: Wanted: 2.0 engine for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:52:25 -0400
  ...2.0 engine for 81 Westy A friend of mine is getting an 81 Westy from which the original 2.0 air cooled was...
• seeking hubcap..
  Historical mailing list - Forrest Minor
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 12:22:23 -0400
  To the point, I lost one of the four original small hubcaps on my '85 Weekender, and would like to get a replacement. Any...
• Re: Country Survey
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 18 Feb 2000 23:12:17 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mike Miller" <mwm@LANSET.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, February 18, 2000 10:10 PM Subject...
• Re: FS: swival seat mechanisms, fit all vans
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 05:27:26 -0700
  What was the original message? I did not get that. ----- Original Message ----- From: "David" <dubnut@TODAY.COM.AU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Stereo help
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 20:04:40 -0500
  ...http://www.kookymathteacher.com/1989Westfalia/1989Westfalia.swf I want to install a cd player but can't figure out how to get the original...
• Re: 85gl acceleration Flat spot untill warmed up
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Fri, 22 Dec 2006 07:39:07 -0800
  sorry just a rebuilt http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=PYN&mfrpartnumber=842 903&parttype=473&ptset=A ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth Lewis...
• Re: Safety opinion tires
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 11 Jun 2012 23:31:08 -0400
  ...The original tire was rated for 1,540 pounds with a max inflation of 40 psi. A standard 205/70-14 is usually rated...
• Re: LP regulator question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 5 Dec 2003 06:19:28 -0500
  ...Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Kennedy Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 5:26...
• Labeling of Imports??
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 17 Sep 2001 11:47:15 -0500
  ...There are no truth in advertising laws that require an individual or dealer to disclose the country of origin in advertising but the merchandise...
• Re: Original radio 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 12:02:40 -0700
  ...Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] |On Behalf Of Jim Felder |Sent: Monday, October 28, 2013 6...
• Re: Syncro Tintops
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Mar 2013 13:20:50 -0700
  ...If you hardly drive it, no troubles. ;-) -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) Third Owner 12 Golf...
• Curses, Oiled Again!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Lockwood
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 21:55:35 EDT
  ...I use original VW filters. I line in South Carolina and winters are not that cold. In a colder climate I might consider straight...
• Re: Trade for a Vanagon??
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 7 Jul 2003 11:00:01 -0700
  What's your base value for the "part trade"? Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf...
• Vanagon List Outage (Friday/Sat)
  Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
  Sat, 29 Nov 1997 16:59:40 -0800
  ...It could have been the backlog of messages or one of the two remining original RAM chips. The server came back up without much...
• FW: Step bumper hitch
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 11:09:18 -0400
  ...I have a 84 Vanagon with a original equipment bumper Thanks , Jeff.
• Re: Which poptop seals + color of top?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Sun, 15 Apr 2001 11:19:10 -0500
  ...What do you think? Would it be too much of a 'transgression' >from the original? In my strictly personal opinion, stock, unmolested Vanagon Westfalias...
• Re: FS 85 DoubleCab(DoKa) original Canadian Truck. Professionally installed 2003 TDI
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 13 Mar 2007 12:20:31 -0600
  http://edmonton.craigslist.org/car/292530405.html 85 DoubleCab(DoKa) original Canadian Truck. Professionally installed 2003 TDI engine and rebuilt and regeared transmission. The...
• Re: Annual Licence Plate Fee - 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:53:28 -0400
  Vermont is $60 or $110 for 2 years for passenger vehicles. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jack R." <jack007@COMCAST.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• 1984 1.9L, 71,000 Miles Engine Available
  Historical mailing list - Beley, John
  Thu, 29 Sep 2005 09:12:55 -0700
  We are the original owner's and have replaced a good running wasser boxer with a good running engine of Japanese origin. The details...
• Re: German license plates
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Sat, 15 Feb 1997 08:34:21 -0800
  ...Do you know any where I could get a used original one that >is the horizontal kind. I do not want a personalized one...
• Many Miles Driven, Not so Many Problems
  Historical mailing list - �ѻ� Tim Crooks
  Tue, 25 Jan 2000 11:53:28 -0500
  ...It now passed the 250,000 mile mark, original engine, original tranny (but with a soft rebuild inside). Let's hear from anyone else...
• Sunday Washington Post Classifieds
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Sun, 7 Mar 1999 13:47:02 PST
  March 7, 1999 VANS: '93 EuroVan CL, white, new tires, garage kept, original owner, excellent condition, $9500. 703-327-2379. '90 Westfalia camper, 76K...
• RE: pre 1968 westy roofrack question
  Historical mailing list - Erik Thomsen
  Tue, 26 Mar 1996 11:41:11 -0800
  ...It appears that the "legs" or whatever you want to call them were originally galvanized w/ a grey galvanixed coating (kinda reminds me of...
• Re: [VB] Original bus paint questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 2000 12:24:39 EDT
  ...My dash and fresh air housing are original paint and are more Beige color than the Beige Grey on my jambs. . -------- Titian was a...
• Re: Free Rims
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 11 Apr 2013 03:21:36 +0000
  ...Now the Bluestar I just sold has the alloys (with the center caps!) and I would certainly leave them on it for originality. Jeff...
• Re: Original vs. rebuilt fuel pumps
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 09:29:04 -0700
  ...Joe -----Original Message----- From: "Phillips, Andrew" <phillips@ISGS.UIUC.EDU> Sent: Apr 5, 2004 8:56 AM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Original...
• Re: GoWesty fridge fan report
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 9 Jun 2015 16:58:38 -0500
  ...Is this a fan to supplement the original, a replacement, or is it a fan to move air in the inside of the refrigerator...
• gas springs rear hatch and question
  Historical mailing list - .
  Thu, 25 Apr 1996 09:28:48
  Replaced hatch springs with boge, which are original equipment, easy installation. refer back to original info 91 927 hydro lift i is right side...
• Re: Journeys under difficult conditions
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 May 1997 22:57:18 +0100
  Hi Jim, mail to Helmut / Germany zeidler@NTCNTG02DU.ntc.nokia.com He have the original Volkswagen Documentaion for -Journeys under difficult conditions- , with all...
• Re: wierd interior in '87 ebay syncro.......
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 05:52:39 EDT
  ...also? All of the other interior > nope, theyre all original. the cab area and front seats are original. he just changed the rear sidepanels...
• Re: Longest lived clutch, was: Clutch Use
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 07:26:14 -0700
  ...It is all original except for new heads at about 140K. His van is still going very strong and still takes him to all...
• Re: poptop seals... NOTE
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 18:04:26 -0500
  > but isn't the original seal a one piece whereas the > replacements are two pieces? (side-back-side and a front > seal) Yes, it...
• Re: SyncroFest 2015
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 18 Apr 2015 10:29:10 -0700
  ...Wong- > 78 Scirocco > Original Owner > 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (Blaze) > Third Owner > 12 Golf TDI > Original Co-Owner > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing...
• Re: Is there anyone under 60 on this list???? WAS:Wife is done with Vanagon and camping!--
  Historical mailing list - Frank Romano
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 07:33:42 -0400
  57 and just starting On Jul 1, 2013 2:20 AM, "Dick Wong" <sailingfc@dslextreme.com> wrote: > 52. > > -Dick Wong- > 78 Scirocco > Original Owner...
• Re: Simplest and best engine swap going
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Wed, 16 Jul 2003 11:51:24 -0400
  ...Eric kdlewis_wasting_time@access4less.net wrote: >----- Original Message Follows ----- > > >>Vanagon people, >> This guy has it all figures out. >> >> >> >> >http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...
• Re: Looking for motor for 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 12 Apr 2007 16:45:56 -0700
  ...Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Robert Fisher" <refisher@MCHSI.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 3:56 PM Subject...
• Re: Turn Your Car Into a Plug-In Hybrid
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 8 Oct 2008 22:55:47 -0600
  ...A fossil must either be an original part of an organism (it may be original material as is the usual case with bones; it...
• Re: Green Fuel injector
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 08:33:34 -0500
  ...dave 87 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg 61 Mango Standard -----Original Message----- From: Daniel Danrich [mailto:danrich@ccmaui.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2000 7:27...