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• So long and thanks for all the phish!
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Wed, 17 May 2000 07:31:59 -0400
  ...It kind of looks like the big brother to a split window. So with regrets I sign off this wonderful list which has made...
• Re: List Split Announcement [IMPORTANT]
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 13:23:40 -0500 (EST)
  ...vans, and I would hate to see this disapear when the split window/loaf/early brick crowd has spun off onto another list.... You...
• Well, my first van... No vanagon content..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 13 May 2007 20:47:15 -0700
  ...to rockclimb..Had both windshields wide open on the South African split window, while crossing the central valley of California in mid summer..We...
• Re: "Tie-Died"
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Sep 1995 10:36:19 -0700
  ...The ad showed a split window bus covered in all kinds of >designs and colors. The movie is playing in only one theater here...
• Re: Speedo Cable Fitting
  Historical mailing list - Don Kane
  14 Jul 1995 15:03:18 U
  ...RE>Speedo Cable Fitting > bradley wrote: > Personally I get a warm >fuzzy feeling when ever I see any split window bus, I even get...
• Re: Better Mileage Anyone? (without going ala Lilley)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 18:03:55 -0500
  ...we refer to the > Beetle as the Type 1, or T1 for short, T2 is the Bus, either split-window or > the bay-window...
• Re: Seeking warmth in my Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Fri, 21 Sep 2001 11:18:41 -0400
  ...What are people using that has passed the Vanagon owners test? Gratefully, Matt Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot...
• No cold idle, More details found.
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 16:09:06 -0500
  ...offset this til O can get it fixed?? Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• vw parts and cars/vans/buses for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 May 1999 15:33:06 EDT
  ...no trans) '75 Westfalia Parting out (complete poptop w/ excellent canvas, misc camper bits) '67 Split window Bus parting out '65 Beetle parting out...
• Re: When a 20-yr old can't afford a hippy bus
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:34:43 -0700
  ...when I was 20, I worked to barely own my 57 split window 36hp house > on wheels. Fried burgers in Seal Beach, Ca. and...
• Intro/Bus wanted
  Historical mailing list - John Pertalion
  Fri, 7 Jun 1996 08:47:08 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Not particular about bubble or split window. $750 budgeted, but will gladly pay less. Funky engine, paint, or stripped cargo area is OK. I...
• Buses by the Beach Raffle and Auction Update
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Sun, 13 May 2007 23:05:59 -0400
  ...Two RC split window buses (Donated by Todd and Jen Olson) 31. 1:10 scale remote control split window with an MP3 port so...
• Re: odometer gear repair method
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 12:18:17 -0700
  ...They restored the original speedo on my 1950 Split Window Beetle in 1969 and I've had them do excellent work on instruments for...
• Re: Friday: Is it a Van or what?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 07:55:04 -0800
  ...Is it a Van or what? I don't think so - Type 1 is the Beetle, Type 2 is the split window bus, Type...
• I fried something (front heater blower)
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 12:21:03 -0500
  ...it to put in a new heater blower?? Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: 9-pass vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jun 1996 23:31:43 -0600
  ...stirling@aol.com (which gets checked more often) Red '93 Corrado SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI (mostly modified) and '67 deluxe split window...
• FS: 1967 Crew Cab, 16,000 miles
  Historical mailing list - Subject: FS: 1967 Crew Cab, 16,000 miles
  8 May 1996 02:29:29 GMT
  Here are the details: ****1967 Volkswagen Split Window Double Cab Pick Up Truck**** -non original 1600cc, somewhat recently rebuilt.(10K) -Has working side gates...
• VW Trek Mt. Bike 4 sale now$$
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:37:57 -0400
  ...Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..."
• Re: Rattle is Killing Me!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Tue, 20 Nov 2001 19:46:50 -0500
  ...PLEASE! HELP! THIS RATTLE IS DRIVING ME F**KING NUTS!!!!!!! > > > > > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window Camper > '83 H20 Vanagon > > "You cannot simultaneously work for...
• Re: odometer repairs
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 10:24:55 -0700
  ...they did the speedo and clock rebuild/restore on the 50 > Split-Window > Bug my late father and I owned and restored. Since then...
• Re: pre 68' type II engine access hinges (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:37:02 -0500 (CDT)
  ...line is that anytime i can find cheap exact replicas of split window stuff i'm pleased michael p.s. have you eceived my...
• Re: Towing a Splittie with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 20:47:58 -0500
  ...The split-window bus would be towed on > its own wheels using a tow bar that hooks onto the front beam. The trip is...
• Re: VLC Fry-day: Putting out fires
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 16:23:40 -0600
  ...from the > extinguisher. > I've had 3 fires-all in my split window DC! 2 on the illfated drive when I bought it in...
• VW Service Manuals (Bentley): Reduced Prices
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Oct 1996 21:06:29
  ...deal. Therefore, I'm happy to report the following price DECREASES: SPLIT WINDOW BUS FACTORY SERVICE MANUAL ('63-67): $65.00 BREADLOAF BUS FACTORY...
• Re: Bus windows
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 10:56:01 -0600
  Correctomundo! I was talking N. American & Euro versions only. Split window busses-Fleetlines- were made in Brazil & I believe SA until much later! Then...
• Re: why I discourage people from buying vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 4 Jul 2016 21:23:27 -0300
  ...Even turned down a three year old Syncro back in 1990/91 as I as happy with my 1600dp in my ’66 split window...
• Re: Corvair and Porsche 914 Engines (Was: Towing!!!)
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 16 May 2001 14:31:26 EDT
  Hi Would Vanavairs, After having owned a split window single cab and 69 Westy with one of these "belt-slinger engines" I can say...
• Re: Ladder sold
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 09:56:58 -0400
  Or an original VW split window exterior folding ladder that mounts on the gutter rail/wheel for $450-500. I have the "Hot Dog...
• Re: What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a Weekender?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 14:03:23 -0700
  ...rearmost side windows as well. > As an official representative of the split window population here in > waterworld, I must say that the jail bars...
• junk yards?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 12:32:43 -0400
  ...One of those old, metal, split window style emblems maybe, but this one?...I don't get it) Anyway, the thief also took the...
• Re: Mirror, mirror on the wall...
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 21:39:12 -0400
  ...the combined list at the time?) wrote that he saw a split-window bus just like his in a shopping center parking lot, and...
• Interesting Bus found
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sun, 14 Jul 1996 17:11:04 -0700
  ...It has split-window bus headlights (frame, bucket and all) and has similar belt trim, the bakelight dome lights from a barndoor, and some...
• Re: Need help with my '87 propane charge valve
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 15:19:44 -0600
  ...stirling@aol.com (which gets checked more often) Red '93 Corrado VR6 SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI (mostly modified) and '67 deluxe split...
• Conspiracy Theory was:Front Heater Core Fun!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Fri, 26 Oct 2001 13:40:30 -0400
  ...in the death of Martin Luthe King, JR! Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
• Re: Glimpse of westy - Westy Sightings
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 17:28:30 -0600
  ...Hmmmm, having come to the vanagon era only 3 years ago after driving split windows for years all over the west to many shows...
• RE:My propane not Working
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Jul 1996 21:38:08 -0600
  ...stirling@aol.com (which gets checked more often) Red '93 Corrado VR6 SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI (mostly modified) and '67 deluxe split...
• Re: TOO Cool for School; Bus Toy!!(SVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 11:41:58 -0700
  ...It's a mock up of a split > window VW Bus that motors around old vinyl records and actually plays > them via it's...
• Re: List Split Announcement [IMPORTANT]
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 10:55:35 -0700 (PDT)
  ...vans, and I would hate > to see this disapear when the split window/loaf/early brick crowd has spun > off onto another list.... Ric...
• Chicago area show
  Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 21:24:02 -0500
  ...Water Cooled After 1993 Super Beetle New Beetle Super Beetle Convertible Split Windows Bus Pre 1968 Ghia Coupe & Convertible Bubble Window Bus After 1967...
• Re: When a 20-yr old can't afford a hippy bus
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 00:34:26 -0700
  ...When a 20-yr old can't afford a hippy bus Back when I was 20, I worked to barely own my 57 split...
• Re: Clutch Got Soft
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 18:20:48 -0700
  ...Please Help, I have to drive my 3 year old to daycare tomorrow! > > > >Peace, JB >'66 Split Window Camper >'83 H20 Vanagon > >"You cannot...
• Re: Antenna Solution
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Sat, 25 Jan 1997 19:22:07 -0800
  ...stirling@aol.com Red '93 Corrado VR6 SLC (Highly modified) Red '87 GTI G60!! <---- and '67 deluxe split window (9 pass.) '71 Westy Breadloaf...
• Re: Hot Start Problem in H2O cooled
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Tue, 4 Sep 2001 13:00:46 -0600
  ...Anybody have ideas or suggestions about how to remedy this? > > Peace, JB > '66 Split Window Camper > '83 H20 Vanagon > > "You cannot simultaneously work for...
• 2 liter split window
  Historical mailing list - Ethan Wilson
  Thu, 11 May 1995 13:48:26 -0700 (PDT)
  Lots of comments come and go about powering up/subsequent handling and stopping in older rigs. Just a few thoughts about my 67 deluxe...
• Re: What's your VANAGON age?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 11 May 2004 09:07:26 -0500
  I'm speculating that 80% or more of the people that own and drive VW Split Window, Bay Window and Vanagons are not on...
• LIMBO fun!
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 6 Jun 2010 18:22:02 -0400
  ...There were several bay windows, a thing, a bug or two, and a split window. Overall a wonderful experience which I hope to share...
• go away, Don. Wanna buy a Wasserboxer, by the way?
  Historical mailing list - William Gau
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 14:25:46 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Now we don't have to listen to absurd stories about old wood-paneled split-window Westies excreting various toxic fluids and shedding parts...
• Re: 85' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 6 Feb 2003 22:01:15 -0800
  ...Matthew Pollard >>> <poll7356@uidaho.edu> writes: >>>>>> It's not the 68 split window >>>> >>>> should i tell you that you'll *never* find a 68...
• Re: VW camping season started?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 3 Mar 2019 19:16:59 -0700
  ...Today there were a 9 VW vans >> camped, all spread around in different spaces, seemingly all unrelated. >> >> 6 Vanagons >> 1 Bay window >> 1 Split...
• Re: sleeping at rest stops in washington
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 01 Sep 1995 17:32:33 +0600
  ...years of busses and we just parked next to a orange split window camper, and slept. we were awakened by the NC DMV police...
• Re: Other Volkswagens
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 16:20:02 -0500
  ...Wikipedia confirms that 1950 was the first year of >production. > >This is the Type 2, which includes rear engined Split window buses, the >so...
• 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: vw bus one of Cartalk's top 10 WORST cars!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 11:47:19 -0700
  ...see on your sign-on screen the picture of the vw split window bus? Car Talk nominates it in the top 10 worst cars...
• Re: Vanagons in California...
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 15:35:07 -0800
  ...Vanagons in California... > >I know of a fellow in Columbus IN that is restoring a split-window. >Not sure exactly what year, it is...
• Re: Is BBTB the biggest campout?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 22 Mar 2012 21:21:46 -0700
  ...300-350 buses, IIRC, > They raffle off a "restored" by the Club split window bus of some sort > every year for the price of...
• Re: Riviera canvas?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 10:22:19 -0600
  ...Riviera awning tent for a Split window camper I assume? They are pretty simple, & if Dawn is not making them anymore, I could probably...
• Need advice on Battery Isolators
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Sep 1996 11:54:21 -0600
  ...GTI (mostly modified, soon to be a G60!) and '67 deluxe split window '71 Westy Breadloaf (high performance engine 1776cc B&B) '81 (for...
• 1999 Reimo Camper Accessory Catalogs from Germany
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 3 Apr 1999 23:34:31 EST
  ...There is little if any specific to the baywindow and split window bus. There is loads of generic camping stuff though. The catalogs are...
• Re: Improvement or desecration?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 11:31:52 -0800
  ...do you think when you see a bay-window or a > split-window bus with a cut > dash to fit that new CD player...
• Re: VW camping season started?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Mar 2019 17:25:12 +0000
  ...Today there were a 9 VW vans > camped, all spread around in different spaces, seemingly all unrelated. > > 6 Vanagons > 1 Bay window > 1 Split...