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Re: Another Friday obscure and tedious joke
Historical mailing list
Fri, 14 Apr 1995 15:39:22 -0700
...Rusty VanBondo (A Happy Guy) Phoenix, Arizona USA \\\ ///\\\ /// '57 Single Cab (European) \\\ /// \\\ /// '63 15 Window (Shell/Project for MUCH later) /// \\\ //\ /// '67 PopTop Westy (Ground...
Re: '80 Westi- new brakes, now how to adjust them?
Historical mailing list - David Baker
Fri, 23 Aug 2002 16:01:55 -0500
To paraphrase Keats or Shelley or someone: "There is nothing quite so absolutely worthwhile as simply messing about with Vanagons." Dave in KC 85...
Re: Curious Question (totallyNVC) Babbit bearings
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Wed, 30 Jun 2004 11:10:46 -0500
...Curious Question (totallyNVC) Babbit bearings > Does anyone else remember babbitt metal, which was heated and poured > around journals before they had bearing shell inserts...
Headin' down the highway FRIDAY NVC
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 5 Aug 2004 10:14:51 -0500
...anything about Airstream that is the original clear coat on the shell with near to no flaws in the finish. She needs a little...
Re: Need a measurement
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Sat, 4 Jun 2005 13:29:35 -0400
...What I need is the width > of the poptop shell in front where the window is. > My wife Mary makes rainfly/sun shades for...
Re: Bar's Leaks
Historical mailing list
Tue, 16 Jan 2007 01:43:09 EST
...s Leaks radiator products. > To my surprise, ginger root and almond shells are the main ingredients. > > I've had great success with their products...
Re: Brake light switches, 2 to 3 terminals
Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
Sun, 10 May 2015 00:33:39 -0700
...If you can find a shell that has the right configuration and takes Fast-on terminals you can transfer them over. Ask Van-Cafe...
Re: Country Campers conversion
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Tue, 1 Dec 1998 15:49:17 -0800
...The fiberglass top construction is an outer shell and an inner liner with foam insulation sandwiched between the fiberglass shells. The top has opening...
GNATT: Vancouver Pizza lunch report
Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
Fri, 9 Jun 1995 21:40:58 -0700 (PDT)
GNATT Pizza, Vancouver, Canada June 9, 1995 Hello everyone!! Today David Scwarze, his lovely partner Shelley, and Pete Sellers rolled into Vancouver for the...
Re: South Africn Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jimmy Sanby
Wed, 1 Mar 2000 16:57:01 +0200
...The Bill Gates story, if true, would be due to the fact that not all Porsches are built on the same shell. It sounds...
Need help with belts
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Tue, 6 Feb 2001 21:14:37 -1000
>Shell Gasoline published a series of helpful hints pamphlets< >They recommended using your wife's, girl friend's, mistress's (or even your own...
Can't remove pilot bearing
Historical mailing list - Frank Miller
Wed, 27 Jun 2001 15:26:08 -0400
...I resorted to a hammer and chisel, and that just took the top rim off the old shell, but it's really stuck in...
Great MPG westy on ebay
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Wed, 6 Jun 2001 16:03:12 -0600
...Maybe he found the location that magic device that Exxon and Shell Oil have kept hidden away for years which increases gas mileage?? I...
Re: syncro upgrade to 15 inch wheels
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sat, 7 Aug 2004 12:20:05 -0400
...My 7 Passenger Syncro did not so I shelled out the money for the OE lug nuts from Bus Depot (at $10.75 a...
SERious Bucking after warm up...
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 9 Aug 2005 23:13:21 -0700
...What shell I do? Zoltan
Re: changing to synthetic oil - was STUPID QUESTION?
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 25 Aug 2005 17:48:39 -0700
...went to Mobil 1 (15W50), I used 15W40 Rotella T from Shell. > >I use 15W40 in all my vehicles other than my vanagon. > >Larry...
Re: Those 9 dreadded words
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Thu, 8 Dec 2005 22:54:53 -0500
...If you have a good shell, it's a better investment to replace the power plant, especially if you already have problems with the...
Re: Clam shell mod for 15" whell
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:21:12 -0600
That was my original try Chris. What I've done since is put the clamshell back on, deflate the tire and used some modified...
F.S. 1.9L engine and auto trans
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:53:31 -0500
...The shell is going to the scrap yard tomorrow. I'm taking offers on the engine and automatic transmission. The engine was running strong...
Electric motors in each wheel, was Re: Hybrid technologies
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Wed, 2 Jul 2008 19:03:14 -0700
...in a sedan you could also buy a small pickup shell or minivan shell and swap it onto the chassis and thus have three...
Re: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 16:20:47 -0700
...Since most of the >> cost of this would be in the building of the initial mold for the shell, I >> was wondering if anyone...
Re: On the road..
Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
Fri, 9 Jul 2010 21:23:07 +0000
...b-b-b-b-but, what about all that fresh fish/shell fish as well?!! ... > mmmmmmmmm. ;-) > Been since about '83 for me. > > Safe travels...
What Konis fit 2WD?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 17 Oct 2001 22:14:32 +1200
...0064 (3) 479-7527 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand Fossil preparator, shell collector, Macintosh and VW & Toyota van nut 1984 Volkswagen Type 25...
Re: speaking of gas
Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
Sat, 5 Mar 2005 07:00:44 -0800
...Only difference might be like Chevron, Standard or Shell who supposedly add things to their fuel, but personally I don't think their high...
[NVC] Coffee brewing and cleanup
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 16 Sep 2006 22:53:38 -0600
...They added egg whites and shell to make the > grounds sink to the bottom. Back then, it tasted OK to me. I wouldn't...
Westy grey matching paint
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:14:39 -0600
...The product is an oil-based egg-shell finish " Accu-Pro Int./Ext. Alkyd Eggshell Enamel" and the color mix for a quart is...
Re: Passenger door woes
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Sat, 6 May 2017 12:22:19 +0000
...1: VW Vanagon Door Shell Right Passenger Side 80-91 2. https://norfolk.craigslist.org/pts/6117636465.html | | | | | | | | | | | VW Vanagon Door Shell Right Passenger...
Re: T3 syncro production
Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
Fri, 12 Jan 2001 17:44:37 +1000
...There are so > > many basic structural differences between the Syncro and two-whee-drive basic body > > shells that it could be a nightmare. You...
Re: Re Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Sat, 15 Apr 2000 18:41:28 -0700
...Since most of the = cost of this would be in the building of the initial mold for the shell, = I was wondering if anyone...
Friday: 2010 Prius Drivetrain in VW Bus
Historical mailing list - Neil
Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:37:07 -0800
...https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=9766286&highlight=tucking+in+the+entire+2010+prius#9766286 As Shell Buesy would say: "It...
Double cab questions
Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
Sat, 21 Apr 2001 15:20:47 EDT
...My question is, is there a shell/cap available in North America for the double-cab? I have seen the canvas covers and they...
Re: Odometer/Speedometer OoC
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:44:10 -0700
...If > > you look at the mechanism, there's an outer fixed > metallic shell, then > > a ring which moves with the needle, then a center...
Re: ?? SA Engine Conversion ??
Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
Fri, 15 Jun 2001 07:58:15 -0700
...Shipping to NZ was estimated at R2000. > > > > <shellven@mweb.co.za> > > > > Andrew Grebneff > > 165 Evans St, Dunedin, New Zealand > > ph 64 (3) 473-8863...
Re: Vanagon Spotted in Texas Chainsaw 3D
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Sat, 29 Dec 2012 20:12:39 -0800
...I won't shell out $9 (x 2) to find out. any body with quicker focusing eyes ? ... or in from the samba thread ... ________________________________ From...
Coolant Changing Man Pages (F)
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Sun, 2 Apr 1995 17:35:04 -0700 (PDT)
...At the shell prompt, type "man coolant" and see if that helps, or if that doesn't work, try "man -k coolant" or if...
Re: Cooking the Roll----
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 10:28:20 -0500
...pot roast, >whatever--- > >It had an inner oven, and an outer shell, that the exhaust passed >through and cooked your groceries as you drove...
Re: Curious Question (totallyNVC) Babbit bearings
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 29 Jun 2004 23:46:32 -0400
...Curious Question (totallyNVC) Babbit bearings Does anyone else remember babbitt metal, which was heated and poured around journals before they had bearing shell inserts...
Michelin 205/70 14 Tire Needed
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:03:01 +0000
...Before I go shell out big $ for a new tire, I thought I would ask if anybody happens to have one almost new tire...
Hella lights on Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
Thu, 12 Nov 1998 19:33:22 -0500
...There about 6.5" round and 2.76" thick with an all chrome shell. The guy said that they came off of a 60...
Used parts needed
Historical mailing list - vw4x4
Sun, 12 Jan 2003 21:52:15 -0500
...What I need is the shell in good useable condition. 2 - Syncro front brake backing plates 3 - Syncro shift linkage fron middle of Van...
Re: Considering scrapping my project van after forking out over $26 grand
Historical mailing list - VW Doka
Wed, 2 Jan 2008 14:10:36 -0800
Sorry Scott, if I saved every Vanagon shell that's been through here, I would need at least a couple of acres. And shipping...
Re: Tire size(s) that fits into clam shell
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:26:41 +0200
...into replacing the spare tire that is located in the clam shell. >> What tire and tire size would you recommend? >> The stock tire sizes...
Re: pilot bearing was- Clutch - revisited - Shim question
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:52:17 -0700
it's true, sometimes you have to do 'dental work' to get the remains of an old pilot bearing shell out. ( I've spent...
Re: Gas - Cheap vs Expensive
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 15 May 2015 15:32:20 -0700
...rolf.lockwood@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >> >> I search out ethanol-free gas -- usually Shell's premium V-Power -- >> for those cars and my 1990 Westy.
Re: Are T-Shirts Still Available (grovel..grovel)
Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
Sun, 1 Oct 1995 08:59:03 -0700 (PDT)
...are just too unique (Well, I'm parting with *one* for Shelley). Good thing Richard might make another batch... -David ============================================================================ David Schwarze '73 VW...
LIST vendor help needed ECU 1.9l
Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
Mon, 25 Aug 2003 13:43:58 +0000
...pointed it to my ECU, but want to make sure before shelling out the money, since money is tight for me at this point...
Re: A little more to the story of how we got our Vanagon...
Historical mailing list - JD Foster
Wed, 29 Sep 2004 11:35:12 -0700
...search > on the VIN tell us more? I've thought about shelling out the $15 or > so to run the VIN, but wasn't...
Re: Front Bumper (Syncros especially)
Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
Thu, 17 Oct 1996 14:59:53 -0400
...The late models with the fiberglass bumper shells are the worst offenders because the molded in license plate frame drops down below the rest...
Re: Friday - NVC - Air Cooled Question
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 23 Mar 2012 09:58:55 -0700
...Unless the 36hp was used to propel a very small snail shell.;-) BenT sent from my electronic leash On Mar 23, 2012, at 8...
Re: Head leaks & a GM mechanics suggestion.
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Wed, 29 Sep 1999 21:03:31 +0200
...The > make up (as shown on the back of the pkg) states it is made from GINGER, > ALMOND SHELL & BORIC ACID. > > Do any of...
Re: removing bugs/was mudflaps
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Thu, 22 Jun 2000 12:35:16 -0400
...come from the lacquer tree, now is dissolved guncotton or similar. Shellac is made from an exudate of the lac bug which they leave...
Re: Vanagon KEYS
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 6 Jan 2004 09:17:13 -0600
...I currently have 4 Vanagons: > Rusty Brown Syncro 1986, (daily driver), a gold Syncro > 1986 with engine swap, Silver Syncro 1987, just a shell...
Re: Vanagon in Rough neighborhood Update (or "down"-dat...
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 12 May 1999 22:00:53 -0400
...time figuring out who wants what and what it is worth, and even hidding the shell. So they just take what is inside. Eric
engine rattle resolved
Historical mailing list - Rick Koller
Tue, 31 May 2005 13:05:51 -0400
...These lumps proceeded to bounce around in the shell of the converter simulating a can of rocks being shaken. An ugly sound. Even after...
Re: How to get spare tire out??? Urgent!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sun, 6 Mar 2011 18:25:06 -0800
the spare tire valve stem will just reach out through one of the holes in the bottom of the clam shell... especially a long...
Re: Engine oil
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 23:41:43 -0600
...What do you guys think of >>> the diesel oils like this the shell rotella stuff like this >>> >>> https://www.autozone.com/motor-oil-and...
Re: Behold! my Jesus shag rug
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Thu, 1 Feb 2001 06:26:52 -0500
...as I got the Virgin mary, all dressed up in abalony shell." >Now for a terribly used, cracked, chipped, Vanagon plastic, pancake >hubcap----- Who...
Re: Westy Drag Coeff?
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Thu, 9 Aug 2001 22:07:52 -0700
Yeah, didnt he say something about improving the aerodynamics of the bottom of the vanagon? Talked about building fiberglass shell to cover up the...
Which Thermostat do I want??
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Fri, 20 Jun 2003 15:44:51 -0700
...Having just determined that the thermostat for my Type4 engine has bit the dust after only 3 years and being unwilling to shell out...
Re: Cleaning pop top flocking?-a post treatment that works
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Mon, 8 Jun 2015 08:42:29 -0700
...http://www.homedepot.com/p/ZEP-32-oz-Clear-Shell-Mold-and-Mildew-Inhibitor-Z UCSM32/202711568 It's non-toxic (made from crab...