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• Re: what color?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Jul 94 12:30:27 PDT
  ...Hubcaps? Black and school-bus yellow smiley faces over the original chrome salad bowls. Hmm. I can hear you east-coasters cringe. cheers ;-), carl...
• original keys
  Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
  Thu, 24 Aug 2000 07:36:21 -0700
  Hi Steve, I found that the original Vanagon keys are available from VW again. That's the ones with the round rubber heads and...
• Stock 16" syncro steel wheel
  Historical mailing list - Mick's freeserve
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 20:55:05 +0100
  ...Any leads anybody ? Mick(UK) ----- Original Message ----- From: "bagel" <bajaleo@COX.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, April 06, 2002 3:53...
• Re: beater Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 16 Nov 2002 16:06:01 EST
  ...I've seen the term used for old busses and old bugs and just wondered about the 'proposed meaning' and the origination of the...
• 82 Westy with 10,000 original miles!!
  Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 11:02:41 -0700
  Did anybody happen to see the 82 Westy (in Las Vegas) with 10,000 original miles on the VW Westy owners classified site? Amazing...
• Wanted: 2.0 engine for 81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 00:29:00 -0500
  A friend of mine is getting an 81 Westy from which the original 2.0 air cooled was removed. He is willing to rebuild...
• Re: holy vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 11:33:37 -0800
  ROTFLMAO -----Original Message----- >From: Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM> >Sent: Jan 31, 2007 11:18 AM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Re: holy...
• Re: Daihatsu Copycat?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:51:03 -0800
  ...Hmm... -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of David Wilhite Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 10:31...
• Re: Fuel Line replacement w/gas in tank
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 8 Sep 2008 16:46:14 -0400
  People need to read the headers and the read original question. You're missing the point here. Just chiming in with 'expert' information based...
• Re: best way to remove original hose clamps?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 09:43:33 -0500
  ...It works like a charm! Mike B. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Scott Daniel - Shazam" <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Sunday, January...
• Re: Free Rims
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:00:20 -0700
  ...Anyone? You can have it. -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Vanagon Syncro 2.5 (slightly crispy) Third Owner 12 Golf TDI Original...
• Karma Syncro find
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:04:22 -0800
  ...php?id=1099014 � 1987 Syncro Vanagon bought off of original owner 4yrs ago. Original owner has had engine and clutch replaced. Van runs but...
• Re: Clutch Use
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 29 Jun 1999 17:12:09 -0600
  >>I am the original owner of a 1973 Ghia Vert. It has ~95K on the ORIGINAL >>clutch (all components). I do drive conservatively, and...
• Re: how long have your heads lasted?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 23:18:10 +0200
  My 1987 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg has 140,000 original miles on it. Not amazing... but also not leaking! RSF IMPORTANT!!! In order to reply...
• Re: philosoph.advice
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 14:26:48 -0400
  > >I have a '65 split window, original paint, original interior (excpt >uplstry), only a little rust (under the battery), with a '71 1600 SP...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...
  Historical mailing list - Bollin Werner
  Fri, 28 Mar 2003 22:17:44 -0500
  ...Peace.............andrew NW OH -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Haynes Sent: Friday, March 28...
• Re: '81 Aircooled Vanagon FS, in CO $350
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 1996 18:24:17 -0400
  ...looks original) Light blue interior in fair shape Nice body Both bumpers No sunroof Gas Heater- Looks like there was one originally mounted behind...
• FS: '75 Westy in Calgary
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 07:41:53 -0700
  ...It has all original camper parts in excellent shape, original paint and no rust aside from rock chips on the front, something of a...
• Need key for 88 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jun 1996 09:23:25 PST
  ...Is this true? They had cheesy generic keyblanks but I want originals. I guess I'm to picky. Does anyone know where I can...
• Re: 4 Sale: original speakers, radio/cassette deck
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 15:52:38 EST
  In a message dated 11/07/2000 3:01:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, wdavidson@THEGRID.NET writes: << 4 - original speakers... part no. 251...
• Re: skylight flex arm repair
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 08:20:58 -0700
  ...Enough of the original was left to estimate the correct size. Mike ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mick Kalber" <hotlava@INTERPAC.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
• the original exterior design for the 2002 microbus
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Sat, 17 Mar 2001 00:44:37 -0600
  I remember seeing in Automobile magazine the original exterior design for the new microbus. It had the look of the split window with the...
• Blaupunkt speaker grills
  Historical mailing list - rea
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 13:57:51 -0400
  I have a Westy with the original Blaupunkt speakers that desperately need replacing. I would like to reuse the original Blaupunkt speaker grills so...
• Re: GoWesty 16" Wheels
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Sun, 19 Sep 2004 13:01:30 -0700
  ...Heh, yeah, I didn't mean to imply they're actual Mercedes wheels, just that the design originates from what was originally a Mercedes...
• Re: PS line replacement
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 17:29:19 -0800
  I think Frank Condeli sells steel ones.., ----- Start Original Message ----- From: John Reddick <SVYOLO@YAHOO.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: PS line...
• Re: Jump on this one!
  Historical mailing list - Allen Hill
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 22:46:36 -0600
  Does the "curse control" work along with the "power breaks"? Route 66 Rider! Ramon Hill Live Long and Be Free -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...
• Fw: [Syncro] Relocating syncro fuel filter
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Tue, 4 Jan 2000 13:08:10 -0800
  ...The original location was above and >>> behind the left rear wheel. This was quite easy--the most difficult task >was >>> removing the original fuel...
• Re: camper part
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 19:51:39 -0700
  Alain, If I remember correctly the original fire extinguishers are not rechargeable. If you still have the original fire extinguisher you might be wise...
• Re: Who has the highest mileage?
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 17 Jan 2003 11:13:13 -0500
  I have a '90 Carat Vanagon I got in from the original owner. 270k miles on the original engine and transmission. This van has...
• Re: FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 19 Jan 2010 16:04:40 -0500
  ...FS '88 westy with only 36k original miles > | > | > |> Dave, > |> > |> I think the plastic covers you speak of were original. I could be > wrong > |> but...
• Re: pop top canvas question
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:37:32 -0500
  ...original as long as I can. >> >> I’m amazed it is still so good after three decades of use. >> Anyone else using the original...
• Re: Heidelberg IV Help
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 21:21:59 -0700
  ...Heidelberg IV Help In a fully original 91 westy that I have there is a slight problem. The original stereo is in the "safe...
• Re: Cv boots cracking
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:56:21 -0700
  ...Lucky for me, my "new" '85 still has the original boots and they are fine after 145K. I don't know what some of...
• buses for sale (HOT VWs want ads) ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 22 Jul 95 21:04:15 CDT
  ...Ed, San Diego, CA 1967 Westfalia Camper, 9,000 original miles, garage kept, perfect original condition in & out. Drive away side tent, Westfalia wood...
• air filter sizes
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Wed, 20 Sep 1995 11:20:40 -0600
  ...I have the original '58 air cleaner. The question of the moment is, can I use the original air cleaner with a '70 engine...
• Re: 2L 914 into '81 Westy
  Historical mailing list - S2
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 14:18:14 -0500
  ...2L 914 into '81 Westy ...snip... >I used the original stainless heat boxes, and then had to use the original >heads. The new engine...
• Re: Jump on this one!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 30 Oct 2006 21:04:51 -0800
  ...Cya, Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "Allen Hill" <route66rider@KNOLOGY.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, October 30, 2006 8:46 PM Subject...
• Re:cost of restoring '67
  Historical mailing list - Yvonne Reineke
  Fri, 05 Apr 1996 16:35:30 +1200
  ...70,000 original miles from the original owner... I'd been looking for one like it for years. Worth the wait. Gary Gibson
• Re: FS: Interior curtain set (never used) from 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - BADASSBUS
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 10:15:51 -0400
  Does this cover ALL interior windows? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bruce Conway" <bconway@UIUC.EDU> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001...
• Other Engines and Calif Smog and AC?
  Historical mailing list - Montana
  Fri, 12 Apr 2002 16:14:58 -0700
  ...How does this affect the California Smog requirement? Do you have to keep all the original VW smog stuff, or just the smog equipments...
• Subject: philosoph.advice
  Historical mailing list - corbin blaine connell
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 10:30:00 -0600 (MDT)
  ...philosoph.advice Hello to all, I have a '65 split window, original paint, original interior (excpt uplstry), only a little rust (under the battery...
• Re: Busdepot to start selling Pepper kits (wasRe: Does Pepper do the job?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 13 Mar 2002 08:26:20 -0800
  And if you have any sort of Warner Brothers stickers on your van, please order Original Teile ZVW 003458 Hasen Pfeffer. tx, bmc :) "Faith...
• Re: Time for some Bilsteins
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 6 Oct 2008 12:56:48 -0700
  the original shock mounting bolts are super robust. I've never even thought about replacing them. and no, not extremely high torques, though the...
• Re: Fire!
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sat, 22 Dec 2012 19:34:33 -0800
  Added some more pictures today. <https://plus.google.com/photos/109269280604562976036/albums/582316564680081 9169?authkey=CKyk1tixnrXNDw> -Dick Wong- 78 Scirocco Original Owner 87 Syncro...
• Re: Which Vanagon to get? (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Jan 2001 23:42:07 EST
  ...My daily driver is a '95 Caprice ex-NJ highway patrol car with 161k on the clock, on the original engine/trans/rear (no...
• Re: tires, once again
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 10:55:53 PDT
  ...These are excellent tires for vanagons but do not last as long as those original Michelin reinforced tires came with the car. The original...
• Re: Going with Synthitc Gearbox Lube
  Historical mailing list - EAP
  Thu, 19 Aug 1999 06:20:48 -0500
  ...Eckie Prater ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Cotsford <Piper109@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, August 19, 1999 6:12 AM Subject...
• fs. rare, mint cond. 86 syncro crew cab
  Historical mailing list - cbsid
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 17:55:52 -0700
  ...Original oak slats on bed of truck.Original light bluecolor. You will not find one in better shape. 24kobo. Byron. [text/html]
• Paint job
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Wed, 23 Jan 2002 21:00:19 -0800
  ...To what extent do you try to restore/save the original paint job? We just bought a 1990 Multivan. Interior and body are in...
• Re: [vanagon] Re: Application
  Historical mailing list - Jim
  Wed, 25 Jun 2003 16:50:04 -0700
  ...One from "Chris" says that it originated on a system running OE 6.00.2600.000. Originating server: (24.117.86.174) Cableone.net...
• Vanagon side tent FS
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Sun, 16 May 2004 23:28:00 -0700
  I have a really nice huge German side tent for sale, originally for a Vanagon, but works well with a bay also. It has...
• Re: Paint code needed
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 15:36:53 -0700
  ...Titan Red Metallic (LB3V) http://www.gti16v.com/vwcslb3v.htm#vwcslb3v Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com...
• Re: 85 westy fs
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 18 Feb 2001 10:36:31 -0800
  The van is sold. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karl Wolz" <wolzphoto@WORLDNET.ATT.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, February 16, 2001 7...
• Re: Wheels for Vanagon Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Sun, 30 Dec 2012 01:11:14 -0800
  Sorry, should be 215/65x16. -Dick- -----Original Message----- From: OlRivrRat [mailto:OlRivrRat@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2012 12:59 AM To: Dick...
• Re: throw out bearing
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Apr 1997 12:20:50 -0400 (EDT)
  Ron Salmon/Bus Depot writes: << Although VW listed different T/O bearing part numbers in their original fiche, these parts are no longer sold...
• 88 Vanagon Westy F/S by a little old women
  Historical mailing list - A & C Grobey
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:05:13 -0700
  ...This lady was the original owner. I just happened to see her in a local store parking lot with a For Sale sign in...
• Stuff I Need and Stuff I Need To Sell
  Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
  Thu, 23 Feb 2012 09:11:22 -0500
  ...I now regret not refinishing and keeping the original wheels!! 3. The original Steering Wheel 4. The two Non Power Side Mirrors 5. The...
• Re: windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 10:17:08 -0700
  ...Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Josie Lamb Williams" <mayapplecreations@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 9:38 AM Subject...
• Re: Full-Size SLIDING DOOR SCREENS
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 3 May 1999 23:35:13 -0400
  ...It looks as though his aftermarket supplier in Germany copied off of the same Westfalia original that I did. They added a Velcro strip...
• Cup Holders: 2 for $8.95
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 13:18:39 -0400
  ...These look very similar to the original-equipment VW ones used on the late model Vanagon Multivans and Weekenders. Like the originals, they fold...