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• Re: nearly embarassing non-newbie newbie rear hatch lock question
  Historical mailing list - Robert Wing
  Fri, 1 Sep 2006 08:35:00 -0400
  ...Bob Wing
• Re: Blacks and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:19:29 -0600
  I want to do my vent wings and door handles in powder coated black. What do I need to do to prepare them, if...
• Re: Broken Window - Angry...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 18 Feb 2009 18:51:15 +0000
  ...bob BTDT where broken-into-through-the-wing-window goes.... and the replacement still whistles when I'm driving at highway speeds! ;-(
• another aero tail idea
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 17:43:53 -0800
  ...Little wings up top, bustles, side wings etc have all been talked about to reduce the neg press area and thus reduce overall drag...
• Austin Vee Dee bad motor #3
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 May 1996 04:22:51 -0400
  ...it involved removing the clutch adjsuting wingnut, a couple circlips, a hidden (oregon dirt) 11mm bolt, and slight of hand. The first circlip took...
• Re: some more on Winkler engine swaps
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Tue, 24 Feb 1998 20:08:33 -0500
  On Tue, 24 Feb 1998 JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > << Rear wing with or w/o break light >DM 460.00 >> > hey, anyone else want...
• Re: Speaking of the Wing Vent Window
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:46:46 +0000
  I had this problem - also because of a break-in, and solved it by purchasing a new vent window latch. This led to problem...
• It's stalling out...?
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Haskins
  Thu, 1 May 1997 23:16:56 -0500 (EST)
  ...I sure hope there isn't anything serious occuring! Any thoughts? Kyle "Wake up, your wings have been tied too long" ---Rusted Root--- -------------------------------------------------------------------- khaskins...
• Belly pans for speed /mpg
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 18 May 2008 08:12:03 -0700
  ...Somewhat interesting is the fact that as racecar aerodynamics have improved, the 'wing' has been eliminated. The Wing, on racecars, was used to increase...
• Re: Vent Question
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Sat, 6 Mar 2010 23:52:43 -0800
  I have an '84 Westy, I open the wing window. Rob becida@comcast.net At 3/6/2010 11:21 PM, Jeff wrote: >Looking...
• Re: 101 MPH Vanagon! (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tim Schneider
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 10:33:24 -0700
  ...Now it's time for the "shock" factor - install a bloody big wing >> on the back of that Vanagon! Bwahahahaaa... Great.. we can start...
• any interest in a rear roof wing/spoiler?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Oct 2004 11:52:34 EDT
  i have a vw rear spoiler that will work on a vanagon....i can get more of these if there is enough interest...its...
• catbird
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Thu, 23 Jun 2011 11:01:44 -0400
  ...I have taken John�s advice and put mirror �socks� on my wing mirrors in the hopes this will work. Next I�ll have...
• Window weatherstrip replace
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:03:35 -0800
  Does anyone know if the forward vertical felt channel that lays in the rear of the wing window frame can be replaced without removing...
• Re: Use this for fire safetey... AND eliminate the fire hazard...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Aug 2004 11:55:01 -0500
  ...Thus an engine would come off the airplane and there would be wing failure and crash. Though all this sounds terrible and the implication...
• Re: Larry Corcoran/Project Management/OEI/Corporate/KI-Inc is out of the office.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 16:58:00 -0700
  ...changed to the new awardees name. > > Robert > > 1982 Westfalia > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --- Dan Winget <william.winget@VERIZON.NET> > wrote: > >> oh no >> >> Larry Corcoran wrote: >> >> >I will be...
• Re: Other things to do with a VW engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 09:12:48 -0500
  ...http://www.betterhalfvw.com/ Gregg 85 Westy (Vonya) 206k (no wings)
• Re: 84 1.9 coolant plastic H-piece
  Historical mailing list - Bob Bolton
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 20:36:13 +1030
  ...It is winging its way to me as I type. I reckon it will see me out, if not the van. Thanks again, Bob...
• Re: rear 3 point belts
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 23:44:05 EST
  In a message dated 1/27/07 10:53:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, william.winget@VERIZON.NET writes: > > I need to put a...
• Re: Boston Bob? or GoWesty?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 17:37:29 -0600
  ...It was a little machine with a cantilever wing (no wing struts. Internal structure was self supporting), retractable landing gear. The engine was in...
• Removing Wiper Arms
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Thu, 29 Nov 2001 05:30:00 -0800
  ...BTW, if anyone has sources for those wiper arms with the wing on them, let me know! I could use a couple... : ) Chris ________________________________________________ PeoplePC...
• Re: rear 3 point belts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 27 Jan 2007 11:54:49 -0500
  ...Mike Dan Winget wrote: > Hi, > > I need to put a 3 pt belt in te rear of my 87 westy. my son 4 yr...
• Reinstalling Front Side Glass
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:44:18 -0800
  When you reinstall the front glass do you put the wing frames in first, and then the roll ups, or the roll ups and...
• Re: Looking towards the heavens ...
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 20 May 2011 12:43:25 -0700
  ...Then as is his custom he stretched wings and gently coasted > > away. Guess I'll see him tomorrow too. > > > > Al (birders like to watch) > > >
• Re: Wiring Harness Plug Repair
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:48:13 -0400
  At 09:14 PM 10/14/2009, neil n wrote: >Yes the wings likely scraped the plug on the way out, (I had called...
• Re: lunch call
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 11:27:43 -0800
  ...silly? Could be the start of a new sport, > 'dillo tennis. Wing'em and wack'em. > I've seen deer jump into the path...
• Clutch Got Soft
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Tue, 16 Oct 2001 19:32:48 -0400
  ...WHAT'S UP?? Is this a hydraulic clutch or does it adjust like the older air-cooled buses with a turn of the wing...
• Re: Product Report AXXESS Plastikey
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:34:02 -0700
  ...It's secured with a wing nut so no tools required. You have to drill out the hole in the key head to make...
• Re: Weird Vanagon Wreck Photos
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Thu, 10 Jul 2003 11:47:42 -0700
  ...and then flew with the top of the Vanagon stuck to the left wing, cam around, landed, and taxied back to where the collision...
• Re: whistling vent window fix?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 18:25:25 -0500
  ...Look at how the wing-window "sits" in the frame? If the whistle comes from one particular part of the window, adjust the window...
• Re: Things that make you go "Hmmmm"
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 95 15:21:05 EDT
  ...All > ..Maybe it's just me, but does anybody else have a problem with the > ..wingvent windows on the side and rear windows (72...
• Re: washers
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 08:06:40 -0700
  ...111837637 on this link https://www.mtmfg.com/vw/2290/Volkswagen-Bus-Vanagon-Eurovan-Vent-Wing-Parts https://www.wagen-werks.com/vent-wing...
• Re: PS Hose kit - a tale corrected
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:57:30 -0600
  ...Dan Winget <william.winget@VERIZON.NET> > >> I purchased and installed the Kit Ken sells( Vanagain) I did not have >> any trouble at all >> >> Dan...
• Re: New scrapers on old vans
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Tue, 16 Dec 2014 07:03:40 -0500
  It's requires you to cut the chrome trim just before the wing window. Van-cafe mentions it's on their Web page. Bill...
• Shortened Subaru sump
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 2 May 2007 15:00:51 +1200
  ...on request), it is nice and short and has large side "wings" to increase capacity. It is well-baffled to prevent oil-surge on...
• Re: Five Year Dream Car Pick
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 2 Oct 1994 22:42:36 +0800
  ...2 wings stored in the side that suddenly jet out ala 007 when you want to be airborne! and the model that converts to...
• Re: FS: Corrado G60 as donor or ??
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 27 Apr 2001 15:33:40 EDT
  ...I wonder if that little wing in the back that raises at about 50MPH would help keep my vanagon well grounded at the high...
• Re: Westy flue covers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 13:16:15 EDT
  ...that could fly off at 60 mph? > > > if you got the pics the metal covers are held on w/ a stud and wingnut. chris
• Re: VW Van Profiling-plates
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 11:44:46 +0300
  ...global warming." I can't imagine defacing my van with right wing bumper stickers in the interests of not being hassled. Ick. On Mon...
• Alert:Water tube
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 May 1996 11:25:58 +0000
  ...Due to the recent rear-ending of White Wing II (86 vanagon) The water tube from the pump to the thermostat housing was jarred...
• Re: Looking for a passenger side vent window
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 21:07:26 EST
  In a message dated 11/2/01 1:07:02 PM Eastern Standard Time, elybug@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > Wing window > Someone again tried to...
• Re: AC Controls
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 18 May 2008 08:49:37 -0700
  ...The re-introduced non-GL "base model"--- rubber floor mats, metal bumpers, non-opening wing windows--- was produced there, albeit probably in small numbers...
• Re: Big brake and rear disc brakes for 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - WILLIAM WINGET
  Tue, 27 Sep 2022 20:20:43 +0000
  Sent from the all new AOL app for Android On Sat, Sep 24, 2022 at 1:52 PM, WILLIAM WINGET<danwinget@verizon.net> wrote...
• Re: hvc eurovan question
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 13:26:33 -0700
  ...http://forums.vmag.com/mveurovan1199/messages/26.html Good luck, Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dan Winget" <WESTYTRAVER@CS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Re: VW Van Profiling-plates
  Historical mailing list - courtney hook
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:00:06 -0800
  ...your choice of course. > > I can't imagine defacing my van with right wing bumper > stickers in the > > interests of not being hassled. Ick.
• Re: Help With Used Car Pirces Please/F
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Apr 96 18:19:25 CDT
  ...great hero of Greek Mythology who went riding around on the winged horse (who later worked for Mobil Oil company as their logo). actually...
• Re: cool van on ebay.uk
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Wed, 14 Dec 2005 07:58:13 -0500
  ...The front lower turn-signal surrounds, the rear wing, the wheels, maybe the shifter surround. for more go to the following link: http://www...
• Well blow me down!
  Historical mailing list - Jessica Evans
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 14:53:48 -0800
  ...And the wing windows! I've always wanted a car with wing windows... -Regards, Jessica, who will be buying a Bentely manual shortly. '87...
• Re: Blumenvasen
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Nov 1994 14:47:34 -0800
  ...Not to be outdone, I got a little holder with a suction-cup that held a rose to the fixed vent wing window on...
• Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Ed Berlett
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 14:38:12 -0500
  ...my spare key..... > Dammit, the one time I lock my little wing-window......... > >> > > sliding windows. > pry out the little plastic spacers that hold the...
• Re: mutant vanakins
  Historical mailing list - Amy and Andrew
  Wed, 21 Nov 2001 22:05:17 -0500
  ...mutant vanakins > I enjoyed the photos of "mutant vanakins." > > Has anyone ever thought of putting a spoiler or airplane type "wing" on the > top...
• Re: And now for something REALLY important
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 14:31:18 -0700
  ...If you stick your pinkie or something out the wind wing you can probably guess that temp for all reasonably practical purposes. Or you...
• PARTS WANTED TO BY (LiMBO want ads) ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 19 Jun 96 21:04:16 CDT
  ...call Jim (717) 540-9972 (PA) Looking for left rear vent wing frame and glass, also right rear vent wing frame and complete side...
• Barndoor Page Update
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Wed, 13 Mar 1996 19:53:22 -0800
  ...A picture of Eric S's piano-hinge vent-wing- '52 and earlier-only bit, something you don't see very often, if at...
• Re: What is this? (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 17:53:58 EDT
  ...BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: > its one of those special editions with wings.. "FlyStars" i think they call > them. i believe mr. tan has one...
• Re: Daihatsu Copycat?
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:11:53 -0500
  Hi Volks, I love the gull wing doors: http://blog.wired.com/.shared/image.html?/photos/uncategorized/ 2007/10/21/mudmasterc_06_l.jpg...
• One prob. down, another comes up.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Aug 1994 18:07:08 EDT
  ...Cut the end of the cable off in front of the lever arm, pull it out, THEN unscrew the wingnut. (Does anybody make wingnuts...
• Re: spare tire part needed for splittie
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 03:25:30 -0400
  ...appreciated. -------------- don't know of a plate - thought they used a wingnut - i had some last summer, but i can't imagine where i...
• lunch call
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 13:54:24 -0300
  ...when scared silly? Could be the start of a new sport, 'dillo tennis. Wing'em and wack'em. time for a snack, bye, Tim
• Re: Windshield Wiper in a cross-wind
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Fri, 4 May 2001 08:23:59 -0500
  You need a wing on the wiper. I'm an '85 Van guy, too, and I had to swipe one from an '87 in...