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  • Re: Jeep poptop camper Westy alternative?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Fri, 19 Oct 2012 20:52:30 -0600
    ...or was) a company that puts pop top roofs on Astro/Safari vans. I can't vouch for their off road abilities, but I...
  • Re: Bussessories
    Historical mailing list - Mike White
    Mon, 13 Nov 1995 08:43:32 MST
    ...a '61 Single Cab and i'm looking for accesories namely > safaris and EMPI stuff for it hopefully it'll be ready to drive...
  • EV fuel econ. Q
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Jan 1997 21:24:57 -0800
    ...or interested in a VW type 181 or 182 (aka thing/ /_ _|__|_ _\ safari/trekker)? Subscribe to the VW Thing mailing () () list by sending mail to...
  • Re: It's A Sickness, I Tell You...
    Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
    Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:43:11 -0700
    ...I sold that and bought a 1996 AWD Safari. Just an hour ago the buyer of the Safari drove off. I didn't even...
  • Re: Friday: Let it Snow......
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 24 Feb 2018 23:51:40 +0000
    Think Safari AWD or Astro AWD.. much better for the winter and cheap as dirt On Sat, Feb 24, 2018, 2:54 PM Neil...
  • Phoenix trip
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 May 1996 08:59:04 -0700
    ...Also, he's got some of the nice add-on widgets like safari windshields, and various steps on the outside. I see many car...
  • Re: Pics - Trip to Burning Man Part 3
    Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
    Wed, 8 Sep 2004 21:05:53 -0500
    > Can�t view them with Safari, Frank! > > Pete > �87 Westy > �Joe�s Van� > > > Here are our the 3rd part of our pics of our...
  • Craigshelper. Really useful!
    Historical mailing list - mordo
    Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:35:09 -0400
    ...On my Mac, I'm finding it works better in FireFox than Safari. Using another browser may help on other OS's. Cheers, Neil...
  • Repro Parts Quality
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Sun, 21 Jul 1996 10:26:49 -0700
    A couple days ago, I recieved (free) a new set of latches for my Wolfgang Repro Safaris. I had a whole box of latches...
  • Re: 14 inch tire feedback
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 3 Jun 2018 14:19:57 -0700
    ...I have go forms on my AWD Safari van, too but in 15" On Jun 3, 2018 1:57 PM, "Dan N" <dn92610@gmail...
  • Re: Pictures - Trip to Burning Man
    Historical mailing list - John Rodger
    Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:04:00 -0400
    ...or, at least, not from Macs using Safari > which is the > default Mac browser. Soooo, I tried it on my Linux box and got...
  • Re: Back in service, a real pleasure, the Vanagon (long)
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Sun, 15 May 2016 16:38:31 -0700
    ...I've recently > been using a GM Safari AWD van for almost everything... I picked the > Safari AWD automatic up as my winter-time...
  • Re: Searching archives
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 16:40:42 -0500
    ...I swear that a month or so ago safari worked reaching the archives. I think safari and chrome both use webkit. > >>>> > >>>> Yup, mee too...
  • Re: Poor Man's Syncro...Friday OT..Safari AWD (a bit long)
    Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
    Mon, 2 Jun 2014 17:50:10 -1000
    ...6 motor against any wbx > motor for durability and power..the Safari I got (97) still has the > syncro-style full time viscous coupling...
  • Re: Single wire Oxygen sensor: Substitution report..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 1 Nov 2014 08:44:13 -0700
    ...I have that other van, my $2000 AWD Safari work truck now, and almost everything I read on the Astro/Safari forums is about...
  • Re: OT Fri. more on my Poor Man's Syncro (Astro/Safari) a sort of review..long
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 6 Jun 2014 10:34:30 -0700
    From what I understand, reading up on these, GM made the mistake by stopping production on these...The Safari/Astro vans were doing damage...
  • Re: dometic frig from ...
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 4 Jun 2024 08:14:29 -0700
    ...system? Any or all > > Mike from Cotati > > Planning on attending Syncro Safari this year even though it seems a bit foolish: Both the van...
  • Re: It's A Sickness, I Tell You...
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:59:34 -0700
    ...I sold that and bought a 1996 AWD Safari. Just an hour ago the buyer of the Safari drove off. I didn't even...
  • Re: one person brake bleeder
    Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
    Thu, 6 Aug 2009 14:58:07 -0600
    ...In Safari, those links > are blocked as the site is claiming I am not accepting cookies (but I am). > In Camino, that web site...
  • Complete tire list
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Wed, 5 Oct 1994 19:21:38 -0500 (CDT)
    ...40 Good (imho) Dunlop SP LT5 Tubeless 185R15 6/C/?? ??? Kelly Safari All-Terrain 850x27R14 ?/?/? ??? > this is all the owners manual/bentley book specifies...
  • Re: Jalousie window rubber redeux
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 17 Apr 1996 11:25:20 -0700
    ...in less than five zillion pieces or real tight OEM left Safari latches. Endless sun = dry rubber, Rainy climate/salt = rust. What's the...
  • Re: NVC Virus Complaints (OT)
    Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
    Thu, 15 Apr 2004 10:08:13 -0700
    ...that I've only seen on Mozilla and the macintosh browser Safari. now back to your regularly scheduled Vanagon programming cheers, -tim 90 syncro...
  • Re: My first post to VanagonWiki
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Tue, 4 Sep 2007 15:00:09 -0700
    I should add that Mike Elliot posted a warning to Mac users about Safari web browser software. If you're a Mac user, have...
  • Mail list history and happy news
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 11 Jan 2009 23:16:08 -0600
    ...I've had my 85 Westfalia since 1993, and before that I had a 73 bus with the Safari (Safare?) conversion. 15 years of...
  • Re: [Fwd: Re: [VANAGON] Add your van pic to a google map of listmembers]
    Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
    Wed, 26 Oct 2005 12:10:05 -0400
    ...I didn't have a problem using safari on my G4 to put myself on > the > map.... > > Tom Myers > > > > From: Doug Alcock <doug.alcock...
  • Re: Where'd dey all come from today? Bazillion vanagons around Mt Hood..
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Sat, 8 Aug 2009 19:42:35 -0400
    ...Helens area last week of July for a few days (Syncro Safari '09 > arranged > by Jim Davis). I wondered what the locals thought of...
  • Re: 1993 Eurovan with 127,000 miles: yes or no
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Wed, 5 Feb 2014 17:37:46 -0700
    ...Why not just get a GM small van and save money and work? Safari's Astros and the like, they can tow. some have...
  • FS 64 Deluxe Sunroof
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Nov 1995 22:01:59 -0500
    ...trans. new tires and brakes. new sunroof top. all seals repl. Safari front windows, Hurst shifter, EMPI front side steps. Overall bus in good...
  • TIICO break-in period
    Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
    Sat, 10 Nov 2001 09:21:01 -0800
    ...control reinstalled I'm looking forward to using it more regularly, especially on our upcoming Thanksgiving Syncro Safari to Baja! -Steve '89 Syncro GL
  • Re: So done with side cladding
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Mon, 23 May 2011 10:14:52 +0000
    ...My last "non-Vanagon" vehicle was a 1996 GMC Safari AWD van that I purchased from a car dealer in Mount Joy, PA. The...
  • Re: European syncro safari (Vanfest)
    Historical mailing list - John Herbert
    Wed, 30 Jun 1999 15:16:42 +0100
    Could be interested but why restrict it to Synchro owners. What is rare in the UK are Westfalias specially those of US origin. I...
  • Re: Half shaft with CV's on Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
    Tue, 5 Sep 2000 13:05:36 -0700
    ...Just came back from the Syncro Safari and it held up very well. Peter > -----Original Message----- > From: leif [mailto:leif@CMCFLEX.COM] > Sent: Tuesday...
  • Connecting With Each Other
    Historical mailing list - Ron Semko
    Mon, 12 Mar 2001 20:58:42 -0500
    ...We carry Safari's and Beaver Motor homes, and just last month we had a big homecomming ralley here in Orlando. Bear with me...
  • Re: Fri: If not a vanagon - What kind of van
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Fri, 12 Aug 2005 19:48:59 -0700
    ...Michael Snow 1987 Syncro GL camper 1986 GL 1982 Westfalia 1.9D Edward Maglott wrote: > The Chevy Astro van aka GMC safari has caught...
  • Re: fitting 205/70R14 on 14 X 5.5 wheels?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 16 Sep 2017 08:14:34 -0700
    ...I'm on my 3rd set, and I have them on my Safari AWD van in a different size..too. Tireseasy.com was my...
  • Recent Observations-
    Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
    31 Dec 1995 20:34:10 -0800
    ...I recall not only the usual windows, but also the (Safari???) windows around the perimiter of the roof. 3 bench seats, about 6" long...
  • Yellowstone '99 Quickie Report
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Sun, 27 Jun 1999 01:30:48 EDT
    ...Participating in this year's Syncro Safari were 6 Syncros, habitated by: Jim & Yvonne Davis with kids Matthew & Laura (California) Tom & Jean Ann Kirk...
  • New to List
    Historical mailing list - Leigh Ann Zaolino
    Wed, 9 Nov 2005 22:10:33 -0500
    ...Since we are getting ready for our safari across country I need to ask the group for advice... how do I get the cruise...
  • any years / models we should avoid
    Historical mailing list - Clay Newton
    Mon, 7 Jul 2003 18:46:14 -0700
    ...About ten years ago we bought a 1972 bus w/ a safari top, and we loved that bus so much. Of course, we were...
  • 3.3 verses 4.3 ???
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Sat, 24 Jul 2004 15:01:52 EDT
    ...GMC Sierra/Chevrolet Silverado Chevrolet S-10/GMC Sonoma GMC Safari/Savanna Chevrolet Astro/Express
  • Re: '61 crew cab value
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 02 Sep 1995 08:49:15 -0700
    >There are no frills (i.e. Safari windows) on my '67. The PO >had rigged a hoops-and-canvas top for the bed (including...
  • vw bus/vanagon/eurovan rentals around Disneyland
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 21 Jul 95 00:02:16 CDT
    ...don't know if it's the same place as the American Safari Rent-A-Camper ... VAC Group Westfalia Rentals 21042 Laguna Canyon rd...
  • Coolant Pipes
    Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
    Thu, 28 May 1998 20:26:12 +1000
    ...I expect in doing the job? I hope the listees can help with advice on this TIA Jack Newton Sydney Australia 1989 Transporter Safari
  • Free 1975 VW Camper Van (California)
    Historical mailing list - Tina and Yoel Crane
    Sat, 8 Jan 2005 00:02:32 -0800
    ...It's a VW Safari Camper w/dome style top, has side out bed, sink, cabinet area.. I'm in Guerneville area..On the...
  • Re: Vanagon hit on Mt. Hood OR - A list member?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:01:58 +1300
    ...Those things don't take well to heavy impacts (especially the current Nissan Safari, which breaks its chassis and the pedals wind-up where...
  • Re: Safari windows for Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:05 -0400
    Looks like part of the seal was cut and its sitting on top of the dash. I think it's a parts van. B...
  • Re: Jeep poptop camper Westy alternative?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sat, 20 Oct 2012 02:38:46 +0000
    ...or was) a company that puts pop top roofs on Astro/Safari vans. I can't vouch for their off road abilities, but I...
  • Re: Thoughts on 2000 eurovans
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sat, 26 Jul 2014 11:18:57 +0000
    Pretty soon Don, you'll be liking that Safari over the Vanagon! I spent literally 100's of thousands of miles driving Astro/Safari...
  • Re: ok, now a tire question
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Fri, 13 Jun 2014 23:17:30 -0400
    ...The "new" 97 Safari AWD came with two sets of Michelins...one set has two tires with separations the other set only has one...
  • Saw a Vanagon Transporter(?)
    Historical mailing list - Mixon, Marlin
    Sat, 3 Jun 95 15:13:29 -0800
    ...It looked very Germano-Safariish with desert tan paint and the rear quarter areas had corrugated metal that seemed to say: "take me to...
  • Re: hey howdy
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 25 Jul 2007 16:39:32 -0600
    ...In my 'Second Life' , I'd love to own a centre pop-up 67 > safari 21 window Westy.. but not at the cost of...
  • Re: I want your old Cass./radeo
    Historical mailing list - Jack Newton
    Sun, 19 Oct 1997 17:38:55 +1000
    ...Does anyone know of a way out of my problem short of scrapping the CD/radio and starting again? Jack Newton 89 Transporter Safari...
  • Re: '83 Adventurewagen highroof 5spd diesel camper FS cheap...$2 grand
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 20:47:42 -0700
    ...The top in this ad looks like a Safari conversion or maybe even a Canadian Getaway Camper. I don't see any Koa wood...
  • TDI/Canada
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Jun 1996 11:40:09 -0700
    ...or interested in a VW type 181 or 182 (aka thing/ /_ _|__|_ _\ safari/trekker)? Subscribe to the New VW Thing () () mailing list by sending mail...
  • Re: sirius antenna
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 25 Apr 2004 06:35:45 EDT
    ...I'll use that fancy safari basket I bought from Gary in Alberta! But that Sirius antenna is a tiny thing and won't...
  • Re: Vent cover
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Wed, 17 May 2006 09:47:46 -0600
    ...It did it on the beach in Baja on Syncro Safari '01 with Mark Drillock (as did his, I think) and at 10,500...
  • placement of list stickers?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 5 Feb 1996 11:45:02 -0800
    ...or interested in a VW type 181 or 182 (aka thing/ /_ _|__|_ _\ safari/trekker)? If so, subscribe to the New VW Thing () () mailing list by...
  • Re: New bus pic
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Wed, 3 Jan 2001 16:50:54 EST
    Doubt a Westy version would work but it would look cool with a big rag sun roof and safari windows. Chuck In a message...
  • Re: Fri: If not a vanagon - What kind of van
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 12 Aug 2005 21:27:04 -0500
    ...If not a vanagon - What kind of van > The Chevy Astro van aka GMC safari has caught my eye recently. anybody > ever had one...
  • VAN O RAMA this Sunday
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 6 Sep 2024 15:43:43 +0000
    ...Some of us (me) will be bragging about driving to Glacier National Park for this year's Syncro Safari - thank you to the King...