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Re: people who dont fix their seam rust....wasRe: Dent pulling in rear corners?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Mon, 28 Feb 2005 10:58:46 -0800
...That calk in between the panels got so old and hard after so many years that it has cracked and has no more elasticity...
Re[2]: Tundra Toaster Heater and Propane Safety II
Historical mailing list
Mon, 06 Nov 95 11:16:59 mdt
...Pull the interior upholstery panels, check behind them. If there is insulation, make sure it covers the area as much as possible and that...
Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sat, 15 Aug 2009 12:25:38 -0500
...They started building cars in the 80s with steel panels > coated with a sacrificial anode - it's called zinc plating. The problem is - > steel...
Re: You Never Know: A Story
Historical mailing list - rick Duvernay
Sun, 22 May 2022 17:56:30 -0700
...I discovered that only after removing the door panels to see >> what was wrong. Door locks didn't work. RepLaced. >> >> It's been an...
Re: Was: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts (LONG)
Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
Thu, 19 Jul 2001 15:55:01 -0400
...on the D-pillar about six inches above the lower trim panels, and about 1-2 inches from the forward (front) edge of the...
Re: Electronic Rustproofing?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 15 Aug 2009 10:46:08 -0700
...They started building cars in the 80s with steel panels >> coated with a sacrificial anode - it's called zinc plating. The problem is > - >> steel...
New owner found !Re: Report on K$3 Westy Syncro FS
Historical mailing list - Martin Peitz
Sun, 19 Jul 1998 15:36:18 -0500
...Fact is, with a > welder, a grinder and some body panels, you'd be amazed what bodywork you > can do. > > > BTW: Who is the...
Installing my Carver P4 heater (long, part 2)
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Thu, 5 Nov 1998 19:34:33 EST
...This will take a little effort as my dual battery setup does not currently work, and will need to be troublshot and repaired before...
Re: Vanagon AC
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Fri, 4 Oct 2013 10:22:48 -0700
...he did.=A0 Sure beats the two gr= and estimates for repair reported by me and some others.=0A=A0=0AStephen=0A= =0A=0A...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Karl
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:35:18 -0800
...Some rust in the rockers, hidden by the > fiberglass panels. > >� � � The transmission had a galley plug rusted out, which I > discovered > >� � � when I > >� � � filled...
FW: bucking in parking lots, motor revs up and dowm
Historical mailing list - dj
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 07:56:49 -0800
...light Replacement panels for side door and rear hatch door made luane plywood buy and install cover for propane vent repair/install luggage rack...
Restoration Saga Part I (long)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 1 Sep 1995 10:57:24 -0700
...Largest rust hole in the automobile was about 1" in diameter and was repaired before I bought it. I have counted only two other...
Re: You Never Know: A Story
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 23 May 2022 09:05:59 -0400
...I discovered that only after removing the door panels to see >> what was wrong. Door locks didn't work. RepLaced. >> >> It's been an...
86-synchro, parting out or whole corpse with bits.
Historical mailing list - gaspo
Sat, 2 Feb 2008 22:31:11 -0800
...passenger yellow smashed, rear repaired. one rear side red missing, other dont work. not so good parts: engine has sheared head stud, i cant...
Re: Mechanic VS customer (i need you imput!)
Historical mailing list - David Etter
Sat, 28 Apr 2007 07:28:39 -0600
...Anyway! He did the job, but for whatever reason the paint was not quite the same shade as the inside panels. Mind you, it...
Re: serious vanagon security issues
Historical mailing list - turbodieseltrooper
Sat, 6 Aug 2005 21:06:25 -0700
...Heck, most of the large carriers have "Direct Repair" shops that will handle all but making the initial call. Mark P From: "Michael S...
<No subject>
Historical mailing list
12/10/95 10:27 PM
...Rust? Holes? ___ _____ Rust/repair on body? Fenders? Sills? ___ _____ Raise/lower the top. Condition? Does it leak? ___ _____ Any Bondo? Fiberglas? (magnet) Why? ___ _____ Rubber parts and...
Tales from Europe and the dream of a mint camper.
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:15:27 -0700
...However, the shape was disappointing to say the least, with typical rust cancer that was so far gone that body panels would have rusted...
Oly, WA ------> SF, CA (long)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 18 Apr 1996 12:34:40 -0400
...Gawked and talked for a while, and showed off the rust repair Mike had done to the 66. Back on the road and over...
Re: Dometic won't light troubleshooting
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:41:34 -0700
...I would be almost afraid to take the Dometic to them for repairs. the old 'Stealership' affect - you pay a lot, but perhaps don...
Re: Newbie question
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Fri, 5 May 1995 11:55:06 -0500 (CDT)
...rust repair body panels 3241 Superior Avenue buses and vanagons Cleveland, OH 44114 (800) 888-5072 free brochure (216) 241-5072 176-page catalog...
Re: You Never Know: A Story
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 23 May 2022 01:34:41 +0000
...I discovered that only after removing the door panels to see > what was wrong. Door locks didn't work. RepLaced. > > It's been an...
'72 Westy FS Milwaukee
Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
06 Dec 96 23:54:10 EST
...Door panels are original and could stand to be replaced, but they're not falling off and getting in the way. And the heat...
Long Trip Report
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 18:53:15 -0700
...I deployed my solar panels in spots of sun where I could find them (trees and clouds in the way) and for two days...
Re: Where to get a decent paint job? (long)
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Wed, 29 Apr 2015 22:06:49 -0400
...We tore it down to base metal, removed all windows, doors, added "B-Quite" to the inside door panels. Making my 84 Westy show...
Re: Long Trip Report
Historical mailing list - neil
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:34:52 -0700
...I deployed my > solar panels in spots of sun where I could find them (trees and clouds > in the way) and for two days...
Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:58:16 -0700
...Second, solar panels should be on every roof available, and covering every parking lot. Local should be the name of the game. And we...
Re: paint?
Historical mailing list - Matthias Kuster
Tue, 17 Jul 2007 20:51:14 -0700
...The panels are very big and square and will show the slightest imperfections. If you are using bondo anywhwere, block sand the hell out...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:56:11 -0800
...Some rust in the rockers, hidden by the > > fiberglass panels. > > >Â Â Â The transmission had a galley plug rusted out, which I > > discovered...
Re: Shout out to Ken and Dennis The RARE vW bus vender
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:13:04 -0700
...Second, solar panels should > be on every roof available, and covering every parking lot. Local should > be the name of the game. And we...
Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles! Camping in motor homes!
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:16:55 -0400
...It was an eye opener the repairs that were needed over the next 30K miles and 2 years. Of all the traveling we did...
Re: Nice Blue 90 GL
Historical mailing list - Frederick M. Wasserstein
Thu, 22 Feb 2001 20:00:47 -0600
...I have put new tires on her and a CD player/radio; we replaced the front door panels with others from the junkyard (that...
New vans update (change the stats)(long)
Historical mailing list - Don Kane
Thu, 26 Dec 1996 11:29:10 -0800
...The interior needs cleaning up, and some small repairs on the interior, but it will be a nice addition to my collection. Looking through...
Ex Bus Boy and Bus For Sale (CA)
Historical mailing list
Mon, 16 Jun 1997 02:02:19 EDT
...I have a lot of spare stuff stashed away for it, such as a new headliner, sunroof cover, interior panels (brown), seat covers and...
Re: Beyond Vanagon-Keeping older vehicles! Camping in motor homes!
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sat, 23 Mar 2013 23:15:15 -0500
...It was an eye opener the repairs that were needed over the next 30K miles and 2 years. Of all the traveling we did...
keeping your car for a long time <long>
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Mon, 2 Mar 1998 00:20:25 CST
...The conditioners in an antifreeze/coolant are designed to prolong the life of the pump and save you a costly repair. So keep it...
Re: Long Trip Report
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:58:39 -0700
...I deployed my >> solar panels in spots of sun where I could find them (trees and clouds >> in the way) and for two days...
Re: Interesting Tire Info - Discount Tire (Friday)
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 27 Apr 2012 09:10:01 -0500
...But it collected road dirt on the tires and adjacent panels on the car. When I pointed it out, the manager went to the...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:09:12 -0500
...Some rust in the rockers, hidden by the >>> fiberglass panels. >>>> Â Â Â The transmission had a galley plug rusted out, which I >>> discovered...
Re: Engine choices:was You Never Know: A Story
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 23 May 2022 22:40:37 +0000
...I discovered that only after removing the door panels to see >> what was wrong. Door locks didn't work. RepLaced. >> >> It's been an...
Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care! - more b-l blurb
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 23:12:59 +0100
...Clive '88 Syncro Transporter (with laminar flow side panels :-) ----- Original Message ----- From: "80 Westy Pokey" <pokey@VANAGON.ORG> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
Re: Long Trip Report
Historical mailing list - neil
Fri, 20 Jul 2007 21:18:33 -0700
...I deployed my > >> solar panels in spots of sun where I could find them (trees and clouds > >> in the way) and for two days...
Re: Value of '82 diesel
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Sun, 27 Jan 2008 23:28:01 -0800
...I personally knock points off for that interior, especially the door paneling, and other people wouldn't care, and ok stock door panels aren...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:05:08 +0000
...Some rust in the rockers, hidden by the >>> fiberglass panels. >>>> Â Â Â The transmission had a galley plug rusted out, which I >>> discovered...
Re: Engine choices:was You Never Know: A Story
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Mon, 23 May 2022 19:41:59 -0700
...I discovered that only after removing the door panels to > see > >> what was wrong. Door locks didn't work. RepLaced. > >> > >> It's been an...
110 Volt shore power question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:24:18 -0400
...Will do more if those areas need to be exposed during maintenance. > > I even did the back hatch and inside the rear panels. If...
Engine choices:was You Never Know: A Story
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Mon, 23 May 2022 09:25:36 -0400
...I discovered that only after removing the door panels to see >> what was wrong. Door locks didn't work. RepLaced. >> >> It's been an...
Re: Engine choices:was You Never Know: A Story
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Tue, 24 May 2022 13:10:42 +0000
...I discovered that only after removing the door panels to > see > >> what was wrong. Door locks didn't work. RepLaced. > >> > >> It's been an...
Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care! - more b-l blurb
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 29 Aug 2002 17:43:21 -0500
...This is the > main > thing the flush (VW) or NACA (optimised flush) inlet avoids. > > Clive > '88 Syncro Transporter (with laminar flow side panels :-) > ----- Original...
Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care! - more b-l blurb
Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
Fri, 30 Aug 2002 00:54:41 +0100
...This is the > > main > > thing the flush (VW) or NACA (optimised flush) inlet avoids. > > > > Clive > > '88 Syncro Transporter (with laminar flow side panels :-) > > ----- Original...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 19:28:17 -0500
...Some rust in the rockers, hidden by the > >>> fiberglass panels. > >>>> Â Â Â The transmission had a galley plug rusted out, which I > >>> discovered...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:40:15 +0000
...Some rust in the rockers, hidden by the >>> fiberglass panels. >>>> Â Â Â The transmission had a galley plug rusted out, which I >>> discovered...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 22:33:04 -0400
...I even did the back hatch and inside the rear panels. If you tap on my bus just about anywhere it makes a solid...
RE: Vanagon Parts Stores
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 02 May 96 09:12:31 CDT
...rust repair body panels 3241 Superior Avenue buses and vanagons Cleveland, OH 44114 (800) 888-5072 free brochure (216) 241-5072 176-page catalog...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list
Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:36:59 +0000
...I even did the back hatch and inside the rear panels. If you tap on my bus just about anywhere it makes a solid...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:45:00 -0500
...Some rust in the rockers, hidden by the >> >>> fiberglass panels. >> >>>> Â Â Â The transmission had a galley plug rusted out, which I >> >>> discovered...
NVC: The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Fri, 12 Jul 2013 18:44:18 -0700
...7 percent Access panels left off: 3 percent Miscellaneous: 11 percent The Reassembly Problem Clearly, most maintenance errors occur not when taking something apart...
Re: WESTFALIA ADVICE NEEDED! (Long) (Bus Summary Included)
Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
Wed, 1 Feb 1995 12:59:10 -0800 (PST)
...When buying one, be sure to get one which is rust free-- search in all four wheel wells, under the side panels, under the...
Re: NVC: The Savvy Aviator #58: Why Mechanics Make Mistakes
Historical mailing list - JRodgers
Sat, 13 Jul 2013 11:20:09 -0500
...7 percent > Access panels left off: 3 percent > Miscellaneous: 11 percent > The Reassembly Problem > > Clearly, most maintenance errors occur not when taking something apart...
Re: Tire size question
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:28:38 -0700
...Some rust in the rockers, hidden by the >>>>>> fiberglass panels. >>>>>>> Â Â Â The transmission had a galley plug rusted out, which I >>>>>> discovered...