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• Old man Emu Syncro Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 19:23:13 -0800
  ...This is a double tube low pressure gas shock built of heavy materials with prices about $80 each for the rears and $115 each...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 21:51:00 -0700
  made few sliding door panels using "hardboard from Home Depot" then transfered original vinyl cover on.Hard not to tear vinyl. hard to glue...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 20:07:56 -0400
  For those uninclined to cut their own, we sell pre-cut unfinished sliding door panels for $29.95 plus shipping. (Shipping can run around...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:16:55 -0700
  ...Squirrel asked about toilet related |matters. |> He and others among us have used a bucket with liner and |various absorbent materials. |> Disposal is a...
• Re: Japans Nuclear Problems
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 15 Mar 2011 18:58:12 -0500
  ...freezing in the dark, without shelter, food and water, while radioactive materials waft their way, or at least are quite likely to. Whether I...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 22:53:36 -0500
  ...Ablative materials are sacrificial materials that burn away and are not retained.They absorb heat, gasify then carry the heat with them as the...
• Re: Sound, vibration, thermal, moisture materials
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Thu, 28 Jul 2016 09:44:02 -0700
  no one has responded to this inquiry I am very interested hope to have my Van back some day from the body shop only...
• Re: Pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - David Vickery
  Sat, 22 Jan 2011 12:30:43 -0800
  ...http://www.homedepot.com/Building-Materials-Insulation-Radiant-Barrier/h_d1/N-5yc1vZbedf/R-100052556/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053...
• Oil light flicker gone...
  Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
  Tue, 3 Jan 1995 09:24:56 CST6CDT
  ...and yes, the VW filter was constucted of better materials (the sealing o-ring was much more substantial, overall 'feel' was better). Folks, the...
• Re: '84 Westy Pop-Top Tent Screen Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Sat, 2 Nov 1996 18:40:13 +0000
  ...It cost just a few $$$ in materials. The "no-see-em" netting is available through tent/outdoor outfitters, and is more flexible than the...
• Re: seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 16:56:39 EST
  ...The fronts go fo around >$175 a pop (including headrest and arm rests) depending on materials >selected. These are made when you order them...
• Re: Do-it-yourself conversion of air conditioning to 134a questio n
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sun, 26 Mar 2000 05:52:23 -0600
  ...This is the "least cost solution" according to the >materials purchased. > >-----Original Message----- >From: Scott Grillo [mailto:scottgrillo@COMPUSERVE.COM] >Sent: Friday, March 24...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 17:42:02 -0600
  http://www.texasrefinery.com/pc-aluminumquickpatch.htm Aluminum Quick Patch, sound deadening stuff , no I don't use, no I'm not going to...
• R-12 alternatives
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Tue, 20 Apr 2004 18:31:56 -0400
  ...The results weren't good -- nearly all of them caused some swelling of most of the seal materials. Problems included seals swelling to where...
• 1988 2.1l engine FS complete
  Historical mailing list - Buffalo 66
  Thu, 7 Dec 2006 07:35:15 -0800
  ...I can ship it VIA forward air, and add $50 for materials to crate it and take it to the airport. (shipping should be...
• Re: Inside lining/coating poptop
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 6 Apr 2007 18:25:29 -0400
  ...Google flocking gun You'll find some expensive and some not so expensive tools and materials to work with. Mike Houlton, Maine Pierre Monette...
• Re: Grill fix glue?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:43:50 -0500
  ...Very flexible, but somehow they haven't fiuguered out how to finish it so it bonds well to other materials with resin. YMMV DM...
• Re: NEW WEB SITE-copyright
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 5 Feb 1999 09:23:41 -0700
  ...NEW WEB SITE-copyright >Phillip Bouton wrote: >> >> I believe you only need copyright permission if there is actually a >> copyright on the materials posted...
• Re: The spirit of the original Beetle Lives
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 10 May 2002 14:32:47 -0400
  At 11:00 AM 5/10/2002, Bob Stevens wrote: >Whew, the technology! Those exotic materials and parts sound very expensive. True, but there...
• bumper repair for '90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Greg Kriss
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 10:37:13 -0400
  ...Anyone have and advice on what materials to use and how to blend the repairs in so that they don't show up all...
• Re: SUV Bashing) was Think Positive to start your new year
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 13:04:33 -0700
  ...With the bed down, 4'x8' building materials can be carried. With the center seat out, massive amounts of additional stuff can be carried...
• Re: Vanagon use question
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 7 Oct 2005 11:14:39 -0400
  ...The vanagon has the rear windows frosted and has racked the back with shelves for his tools and materials, and ladders on the roof...
• Re: MPG Question
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:09:52 -0800
  ...The GL gets 26 (22 US) around town, stuffed with tools and materials for work. On 3/31/06, chris <vanagon@frontleftspeakerposse.com> wrote...
• Re: camping accessories?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 6 Oct 2006 00:42:13 -0400
  ...I probably wouldn't have built the box if I had to go out and buy the materials, but I put it together from...
• Re: purchasing a used vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Tue, 7 Jan 1997 23:33:42 -0500 (EST)
  ...It will be used primarily as a workhorse for an > independent construction person who totes around a lot of materials, > tools, and a big...
• gasket materials
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bayer
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 08:26:54 -0700
  Hi- I am hoping that someone out there might know the answer to this question, or have access to the part of VW which...
• Re: Platinum Cat heater while mobile..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 05:56:21 EST
  ...The heater surface is a source of combustion so all flammable materials must not be able to come in contact or be within the...
• Re: My Advice- Re: Coolant hose fatigue
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 07:15:46 -0500
  ...It is my > >understanding that VW, like Honda and some other manufactures use better quality materials than typically found >in aftermarket hoses. Thirteen years...
• Sound Deadening - Dynamat or Something Else?
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Sun, 21 Aug 2005 21:42:08 -0600
  ...however, many say that similar materials such as b-quiet is as effective, but with a cheaper price. furthermore, some recommend an extremely cheap...
• Re: Update on the Haltech ECU Hassles
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Mon, 1 Dec 2008 23:31:55 -0500
  ...factory wiring harness? If you've got datalogging capabilities and reference materials for the haltec, I can also see if I can give you...
• Re: printing parts
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 9 Jul 2012 12:34:40 -0400
  ...But, what do I >know? mcneely There are many different processes, with wildly differing startup and processing costs, materials, and results. The article that...
• Re: Rad air defletors source
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 10:02:08 -0400
  ...I tried to make it with various materials (never worked very long), but finaly gave up playing designer when I found a excellent specimen...
• Re: Shiiping costs for a seat
  Historical mailing list - Dan Kinsey
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 12:42:27 EDT
  ...You have to crate it (the roof cost about $80 in materials and about 4 hours of work) and take it up to the...
• Re: ETKA cd's ..... interested? read
  Historical mailing list - dianne gigler
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 15:24:26 -0500
  ...Anyway thats why he was only charging $25 to > cover his time, materials and ship. > > i just thought some of you out there would...
• Screen Room
  Historical mailing list - Helen Fahy
  Wed, 14 Mar 2001 14:26:51 -0500
  ...Helen said that we spent about $300 on materials. The yards do add up. Our awning is as big as I could fit, I...
• Re: Maco paint job explained...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew M Fox
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 04:52:35 -1000
  ...Best of all the whole job cost only about $60 in materials but countless hours of sanding and other prep work. If you want...
• Re: Burning Van or Insanorama
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Fri, 6 Dec 2002 17:43:36 -0800
  ...I shall czech with the local parrothead regarding availability of such pyrophenatical materials. Grey cases never die they just burn on and on and...
• Re: Sound Deadening/Insulation
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Sun, 29 Feb 2004 21:59:53 -0800
  ...Do these materials make a water-tight bond against the metal? And would there be any benefit to using this stuff (or maybe a...
• Re: Rear reflectors
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 20:57:27 -0600
  Check local laws on reflective materials and lights. White is not permitted here if on the rear. On the rear it must be red...
• Are they still making the bus/Vanagon anywhere these days? SMART
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:38:43 -0700
  ...pump is all that is needed to accomplish the same > result as a smart key, and the cost of materials is less than $10.
• Re: Dirty Fuel and Poor Performance
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 30 Jan 2008 17:20:15 -0500
  ...tank (under the van) when I fill up. > > Just really poor design and materials choices in that particular area, > IMO. > > Allan > -- > 1991 Vanagon GL >
• Re: Cash for Clunkers Tally
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:12:18 -0400
  ...If > you're being honest about your environmental concerns, you have to weigh > all the energy and raw materials used and pollution generated in...
• Re: pretend it's already Friday (was RE: Spare-tire Pan Bolt Spec
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 24 Sep 2004 00:00:07 -0400
  ...Anything rigged with anything other than materials intended for that purpose were said to be Jerry rigged. Mike (A veritable fount of useless information...
• Re: Ridiculous loads...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 14:23:10 -0800
  So here's a thought, why not just have the lumber yard deliver the materials? for the gargantuan loads most of you seem to...
• Re: acetone
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 6 Oct 2005 12:13:58 -0700
  ...Different organic solvents (petroleum ether, ether acetone, > acetonitrile, and gasoline, for that matter) have different abilities > to melt or liquify or leach (solubilize) materials...
• Re: DynaCam Engines
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sat, 21 Jun 2003 21:20:50 -0400
  ...All we need is room-temperature superconducting materials and cheap fuel cells. Then we can easily convert our Vanagons to quiet electric power. Of...
• Re: poo powder and related
  Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 18:39:39 -0700
  ...He and > >> others among us have used a bucket with liner and various absorbent materials. > >> Disposal is a problem, as such materials are not...
• Cryogenic cycling and other such things
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 20:37:18 -0700
  ...Some materials are better at doing this and likely over the years the industrial trucking industry who has a pressing commercial need to have...
• Re: Print your parts
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 21 Aug 2010 04:28:11 +0000
  ...People may even make money by having a service that provides the materials in powder form and recycles the material for you. It'd...
• Re: bill of materials needed-r&r fuel tank hoses and seals
  Historical mailing list - nick greenaway
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 21:00:12 -0700
  id be more than happy to support a vendor who takes time to support the list(actually, id prefer to), however thursday is my...
• Re: Acoustic properties of common materials
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:08:12 -0800
  You might want to reconsider Nathaniel. The fibreglass will retain moisture in there. That's where the foil/bubble/bubble/foil material is best...
• Infrared thermometers
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 12:18:03 -0400
  ...The reason is a property of materials called emissivity, which is to say how efficiently they radiate infrared. Most materials have high emissivity ranging...
• Re: The Wolfsburg Gets new Clothes
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 11 May 2010 06:56:13 -0500
  ...Plus materials, plus an operator, and the installers. Not surprising the price tag for each job is up there. John Rodgers Clayartist and Moldmaker...
• Re: Ultimate Vanagon Bra
  Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
  Fri, 15 Nov 1996 13:20:54 +0000
  ...Excellent materials and well padded :) Don't leave the bra on in the rain/wet, and wisk out frequently. Wash the bra on a...
• Re: Curtain Kits
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Wed, 13 May 1998 20:39:20 -0400
  ...Between > materials, her time, and shipping you'll be surprised how the costs rack > up. But maybe she's cool with all that and...
• Re: Forget the Haynes!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Mon, 20 Nov 2000 15:26:06 -0800
  I beg to disagree.....the Haynes presents materials which, at times, are more user friendly than Bentley. The later Bentley manuals (1980's onward...
• Re: making obsolete plastic parts.? Re: '80-'84 westy plastic pass Curtain ro...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Apr 2005 23:28:28 EDT
  ...would be interested in one, if they were $35 ea new? the cost will covers time and materials and john's fee.. chris chris
• ______-envy? Nah..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 2 Jul 2007 12:37:03 -0700
  ...Nice, but totally petroleum-based materials used for the interior finish..Some kinda sparkley-velour carpets and upholstery, gray unidentifiable cabinet material with a...
• Re: Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 15:03:41 -0700
  ...I really like the look of there work and they have a few really good ideas and materials used on the SVX swap. I...
• Re: Rotor thoughts
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Tue, 17 Aug 2004 17:47:01 +0200
  ...1) Do the > > brakes work? 2) Are the materials within tolerances? 3) And are the > > materials up to the standards of the day (not...