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• FS 1981 Westy near SF, CA
  Historical mailing list - Mike Munnelly
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 19:47:37 EST
  ...There are enough parts to fill the cargo area of the van, which is the reason why I'm selling the it. I'm...
• Re: I need intercooler fan ideas!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 22:45:40 -0600
  ...This tube goes through the member support for the cargo deck. The drivers side has a similar opening (though there is tube, just a...
• Copy of: Bench seats for the front
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  28 Nov 96 17:22:42 EST
  ...a metal bulkhead half wall divider between the cab, and the cargo area. If you want to get into the back of the van...
• Re: FS: 81L and 85 Kombi(s)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 12:27:19 -0700
  ...between the front seats sends some trivial warmth to the rear cargo area. In the past, Kombis were the base unit that was converted...
• RE: Eurovan Thang!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Oct 94 09:18:50 EDT
  ...Not only does it fit VERY well into the utilitarian categories, it can and does hold itself well in other areas also. As a...
• FS: RHD single cab now on ebay.. located in SF
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 11 Aug 2003 17:46:08 EDT
  ...No hole sin the bed but have a couple in the cargo area. Doors need work but they are easy to replace with regular...
• Re: Importing a Transporter/Eurovan diesel
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 13:08:17 -0400
  ...parts would be nice. > However the length and height of the cargo area is borderline inadequate and > the fuel economy is mediocre. Diesel versions...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 May 2008 08:39:30 -0400
  ...This is as big as >I can fit with available roof space (already have two Thule cargo things). > >CHARGE CONTROLLER >Now I'm wondering...
• Re: Looking for 8 passenger options
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 21 Apr 2005 13:30:01 -0400
  Your other option is getting your hands on a two person FRONT bench from a VW cargo van. It slides right in in place...
• Re: Sally is FS
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 12:31:17 -0700
  ...I don't drive >>> offroad (have a Quattro for that), so it's really just a nice handling >>> covered cargo area truck that can...
• FS '81 Deluxe Westy $2800
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Sat, 26 Oct 1996 10:12:47 -0400
  ...Some are minor some not so, both rear fender areas pretty trashed, rear left panel caved a bit, left side seam rust, sliding door...
• Wilma (parts)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Feb 96 11:02 EST
  ...BTW, there is a fellow selling a 1960 Transporter (he calls it cargo van). I haven't seen it but just finished talking to...
• Re: wind noise
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 09:12:06 -0600
  ...wind noise > > > Hi, > Anyone have any advice on how to quiet the rattling noise caused > when > the wind hits the cargo area above the...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Why are campers higher at the rear?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 10 Jun 2004 19:51:16 -0400
  ...more compressible than the rears, given that the Vanagon's main cargo area is the middle. I've loaded that camper down heavily before...
• Re: A/C leaking; A helpful trick or two
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 28 May 2008 14:52:00 -0500
  ...At > end of > > last summer during a hot spell, as A/C did its work, moisture started to > drip > > above the rear cargo area...
• Re: Rear bench seat: Weekender?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 9 Mar 1998 08:52:19 CST
  ...or, if you're carrying something long and wide, you can leave them folded down for more "flatness" in the cargo area. you're...
• Re: moving qn bed with vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 21:24:20 -0500
  ...the boxspring to the roof and > shoving the matress into the cargo area. But, I didn't have to move it > very far and...
• '85 in Sacramento sold-need
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  3 Mar 1995 10:24:03 U
  ...This doesn't matter as much to me, as my '87 does all our people moving, and this will be more of a cargo...
• Re: Idle Stablizer Rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  22 Nov 1995 08:36:59 -0800
  ...Works every time, but a drag if you have stuff loaded in the rear cargo area and/or bikes on the back... Suggestions?" =============================== This...
• VW Euro meeting
  Historical mailing list - Edward van der Jagt
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 14:55:24 +0200 (MET DST)
  ...But did I have a good time ! The event was held on an oval speedway, with cars covering nearly two third of the area...
• Re: Automatic transmission, WTF?
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:37:28 -0400
  ...a vehicle that was originally designed haul cargo around the city. First and foremost, VW sold them as work vehicles. Sure, in the USA...
• Re: 87 Central Locks
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Cortright
  Tue, 1 Jul 2003 16:15:07 -0400
  ...Is it truly attached to the main fusebox area somewhere > or is it normally found elsewhere in the dash? I can take a photo...
• 91 Westy, low idle stall, low power ....help!
  Historical mailing list - S E A D O G S A I L I N G !
  Thu, 21 Jul 2005 10:54:49 -0400
  ...to be carefo not to scratch it.....as my got a few when shoving camping and windsurfing gear in the back cargo/hatch area.)
• Re: CCC's bay area explosives extravaganza!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jul 1996 18:50:09 -0300 (ADT)
  ...If you are quick and coordinated you can light all six fuses and release your cargo of death before the first roman candle blows...
• Re: DIY Westy chuck box
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:56:12 -0700
  ...When I am packed for extended travel I have a rubbermaid cargo bin that happens to fit the recessed top of that box, too...
• Re: Standard Pop Up Alternative
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:57:42 -0400
  ...The space currently taken up by the existing upper bunk and front cargo area could be left open for plenty of storage. David Wilhite...
• Re: Battery installation Steering Wheel Seat clearance
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 19:52:49 -0500
  ...for the spare tire which had been lying unfettered in the > cargo area of his station wagon. > > Oh, I know I will carry things...
• Re: Roof Top Air Conditioning
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 11:40:34 -0400
  ...IT can be easily modifed to hang in your window or put on top of the cargo hold. I"ve seen people that sell...
• Re: JT's Magic Bus Project Update
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 10:25:37 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I was referring to the cargo floor sections. Much bigger area.. can I still do this myself? ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- \/ John T. Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals...
• Re: Vanagon Floor Pads Available?
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 10:21:20 -0500
  ...Mine came with >>a rubberized floor mat for the entire middle cargo area. it has the >>same carpet as the rest of the van...
• Re: Vent Question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 7 Mar 2010 20:32:29 -0800
  ...gmail.com> wrote: >> I guess I could try venting to the cargo area under the truck bed. �I >> replaced the seals on the treasure...
• Re: Grendel's cousin
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 09:03:59 -0700 (PDT)
  ...close to perfectly preserved '67 21-window! > >(Small rusthole in the cargo area.), up on blocks for 15 years. > >So, he asks the guy...
• More on Westy Interior changes, '68-'72
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 01:05:09 -0500 (EST)
  ...The rear overhead cargo net became an open-fronted cabinet around '70. No changes to clothes cabinet or rear seat in that period. Jumpseat...
• Re: Aerodynamics and the Westie luggage rack, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 26 Sep 2008 23:18:30 -0600
  ...a tonne of cargo. Modern vans still have external gutters, but that's because they have a large roof area and concealed gutters couldn...
• Re: More on Speakers: Crutchfield brand, any good?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:57:42 -0400
  ...I put the 12" subwoofer in the drivers side wall of the rear cargo area. First I installed a 0.75" sheet of plywood...
• Re: moving qn bed with vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 21:47:42 -0700
  ...the boxspring to the roof and > > shoving the matress into the cargo area. But, I didn't have to move it > > very far and...
• Voltage Drop, 4 feet extra, 4 gauge wire
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Tue, 9 Dec 2008 15:01:51 -0800
  ...Since I have a Carat, the area under the rear seat really isn't ideal. It's too easy to create a circuit with...
• Re: Multivan?
  Historical mailing list - Hubert Wetekamp
  Sun, 2 Apr 2000 12:48:09 +0100
  ...It was introduced around 1985 after 5 years with cargo-vans and sport-vans for the business-people. The Multivan was build by Westfalia...
• Re: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 19:10:54 -0400
  ...Downside is it will make it that much more difficult to > find a place to park in urban areas. > > I would question how easily...
• Re: Spare gas storage ??
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sun, 14 Aug 2011 15:34:10 -0500
  ...Thought an outboard boat tank, (one of the flat ones), strapped > to > > the roof cargo area might be a good container untill I purchased...
• Re: Sally is FS
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sun, 21 Jul 2013 23:23:39 -0500
  ...I don't drive >>> offroad (have a Quattro for that), so it's really just a nice handling >>> covered cargo area truck that can...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 5 May 2008 17:32:13 -0700
  ...Lots more roof area so even more panels are a go. Can't beat that. Seen it many times. Mark obeechi@runbox.com wrote...
• Re: On being a Vanaslob (was: sad decline)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 9 Jan 2009 09:45:53 -0500
  ...I sometimes get depressed when I look at the state of the cargo area of my bus. Usually a couple of fast food bags...
• Re: Requested: suggestions for Maine Vacation
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 10:45:47 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Stay on the coast around the Rt1 area...the best place to be is north of Portland. The ferry trip to Canada is a...
• $4,500 Selling our Multivan Westfalia Pop-Top Week-Ender 1/2 camper
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sun, 2 Aug 2009 21:02:34 -0700
  ...There is a lot of room in the cargo area--no space is given up for indoor stoves or cantankerous gas refrigerator. There is...
• FS: 87 Syncro GL Weekender in San Francisco $4500
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 12 Sep 2002 15:44:11 EDT
  ...To complete the bed, there is a foam cushion in the rear cargo area. The cushion has been in plastic and unused per the...
• '61 crew cab value
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 01 Sep 1995 08:21:25 -0700
  ...the sheet metal body side wall come together, below the folding cargo area side doors. There was also a perceptible crack all along this...
• Re: removing floor in '86 weekender
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Mon, 31 Dec 2007 11:10:06 -0500
  ...you > want to get the floor out..(basically gut your whole cargo area) and > IIRC on the westy weekenders the screws thru the floor...
• Rear Carpeting/Customization...
  Historical mailing list - TieDye
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 19:24:31 -0500
  ...after installation I had a piece large enough to fit the cargo area of my GL. I took two layers of the foam backing...
• Re: Fun with UPS--DON'T USE THEM.
  Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
  Thu, 27 Apr 2006 15:17:45 -0400
  joe trussell wrote: > What can Brown do for you? Overcharge you and lose your cargo, apparently. Having the wheels picked up relies on a...
• Re: How do you pack your Westy for a long camping trip?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 24 May 2001 09:04:06 -0700
  ...The cargo area over the front is where we put a lantern and some chairs and a small propane tank in a crate. The...
• Re: Additional tail lighting
  Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:34:12 -0500
  ...They would be out of view > from inside, since they would be up in the area of the AC cabinet. That would probably work...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 5 May 2008 19:02:45 -0700
  ...Lots more roof area so even more panels are a go. Can't beat > that. Seen it many times. > > Mark > > obeechi@runbox.com wrote...
• Re: PopTop Alarm ..... Conclusion ????
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 11:02:01 -0500
  ...attached. > >As the helicopter departed, the cargo hook snagged on an equipment trailer >adjacent to the takeoff area. As tension on the line increased...
• Re: A/C leaking inside!
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 23:29:39 -0700
  ...side of the A/C housing (inside the > bus above the cargo area). Water all over the place...especially around > corners! I'm sure...
• Re: noise reduction
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 19 Oct 2004 11:54:08 -0600
  ...a section of rubber truck bed mat down in the cargo/kitchen area. It is on top of the carpet/plywood base. After I...
• Re: Shoulder Belts, Booster Seats, Infant Car Seats... Help!
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Wed, 18 Aug 2004 21:56:31 -0700
  ...to snuff to safely carry around my two bits of > precious cargo according to the laws of the land. I know I need to...
• Re: Vent Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 08:26:57 -0600
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > >> I guess I could try venting to the cargo area under the truck bed. I > >> replaced the seals on the treasure...
• 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, headrests for sale
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:48:41 EST
  ...but not sure Fiberglass bumpers and siding dimpled rubber mat covering cargo area in front of rear seat and over pad in rear The...
• Re: Loose stuff inside vans.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 08:40:15 -0800
  ...I often though some sort of cargo netting for the trunk area could be in order. > > T. > >> On Thu, Dec 18, 2014 at 11...