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Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:41:17 -0700
...The roof skin, however, is an > engineered, diagonal bracing that contributes greatly to torsional > rigidity of the entire body, in addition to providing added...
Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - Mike
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 19:30:01 -0400
...Those roof support arches are more for rollover protection than torsional rigidity of the body. The roof skin, however, is an engineered, diagonal bracing...
Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - ALISTAIR BELL
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:14:31 -0700
...rigidity of the body.�� The roof skin, > however, is an > > engineered, diagonal bracing that contributes greatly to torsional > > rigidity of the entire body, in...
Re: Vanagon crash safety/Projectzwo bull bars
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 21:07:09 +1200
...The VW T3 has no engine and only a short body length in front of the driver, so it must trade crushability for rigidity...
Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - Edward Maikranz
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:42:09 -0500
...The roof skin, however, is an engineered, diagonal > bracing that contributes greatly to torsional rigidity of the entire body, > in addition to providing added...
Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 20:21:09 -0500
...The roof skin, > > however, is an > > > engineered, diagonal bracing that contributes greatly to torsional > > > rigidity of the entire body, in addition to providing added...
Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:13:29 -0400
...The roof skin, > > > however, is an > > > > engineered, diagonal bracing that contributes greatly to torsional > > > > rigidity of the entire body, in addition to providing added...
Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - Kep Koeppel
Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:54:43 -0700
...The roof skin, however, is an engineered, diagonal > bracing that contributes greatly to torsional rigidity of the entire body, > in addition to providing added...
Re: Vanagon crash safety/Projectzwo bull bars>
Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
Tue, 9 Apr 2002 13:12:52 -0700
...The chassis and > body metal is designed to maximize rigidity and bending resistance, > with a small crush built-in. These vehicles have proven themselves...
Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - Neil2
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:54:25 -0700
...The roof skin, however, is an >> engineered, diagonal bracing that contributes greatly to torsional >> rigidity of the entire body, in addition to providing added...
Re: anti-sway bar
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 30 Apr 1999 21:39:41 -0400
...I think it stiffens the >frame of the vehicle and adds lateral rigidity to the suspension thereby >keeping the van from swaying as much...
Re: Vanagon crash safety
Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
Mon, 15 Apr 2002 15:22:31 -0700
...body length > in front of the > driver, so it must trade crushability for rigidity. > The chassis and > body metal is designed to maximize rigidity...
Re: Westfakia, Poptop, Access, Design
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:54:06 -0700
...The roof skin, however, is an > >> engineered, diagonal bracing that contributes greatly to torsional > >> rigidity of the entire body, in addition to providing added...
Re: Stereo Install - Replacing Speaker Wires
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 12 Mar 2003 12:53:43 -0800
...You need quite a bit of flexibility because the boot make a 90 degree turn just after it leaves the body. Additionally, the boot...
Re: Tires - Why oh why NOT?
Historical mailing list - Mike
Sat, 14 Mar 2009 17:25:17 -0400
...This has nothing to do with the Vanagon's body/ chassis ' torsional rigidity". Here's some facts; Weight = mass Length = arm Mass X arm...
Fwd: Is the Vanagon drive able with dash and cluster removed?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 4 Mar 2020 17:36:14 -0500
...Make sure the bolts are tight including the ones attaching the upper mounting straps the the body metal, for better rigidity. Yrs, d
Re: Pop-top exchange
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:18:19 -0800
...I think the top is necessary for structural rigidity [if one may use that term for a van] Mike On 12/17/08 6...
Re: convertible westy?
Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:21:25 -0600
...This means cutting off the b-column and as a consquence the body looses rigidity. To compensate for this loss, reinforcements are welded on...
Re: Is the Vanagon drive able with dash and cluster removed?
Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
Wed, 4 Mar 2020 20:21:35 -0500
...Make sure the bolts are tight > including the ones attaching the upper mounting straps the the body metal, > for better rigidity. > > Yrs, > d >
Re: SA GRILLE
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 28 Mar 2006 17:02:39 -0600
...When you buckle the thing downe, it takes on plenty of rigidity. Same is true for the light and bracket that comes with the...
Re: Fiberglass
Historical mailing list
Sun, 6 Jul 97 18:00:14 EDT
...It scrapes off easily when the resin has cured. (Note this only works for small details! There is no rigidity in the putty to...
Re: anti-sway bar
Historical mailing list
Fri, 30 Apr 1999 19:47:40 EDT
...I think it stiffens the frame of the vehicle and adds lateral rigidity to the suspension thereby keeping the van from swaying as much...
Re: [FIX] Sound deadening with B-Quiet products?
Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 09:01:34 -0400
Has anyone filled body panels or other parts with expanding foam? What were your results? Is there any substantial risk of moisture damage? thanks...
Re: [FIX] Sound deadening with B-Quiet products?
Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
Fri, 14 Jun 2002 15:46:04 -0500
...Either > > way, adding mass or more rigidity to the metal should help in some way. > > Personally, I would love to fill up all panels...
Re: SA Grill
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:15:39 -0800
...When you buckle the thing downe, it takes on plenty of > rigidity. Same is true for the light and bracket that comes with the...
Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:21:06 -0500
...The pans strengthened the body to compensate for the rigidity removed in the roof & bulkhead/optional side doors. They were welded in from the...
Re: Is the Vanagon drive able with dash and cluster removed?
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 5 Mar 2020 01:56:26 +0000
...both. Make sure the bolts are tight > including the ones attaching the upper mounting straps the the body metal, > for better rigidity. > > Yrs, > d >
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:22:53 -0700
...In addition, extra under-body beams improve the rigidity of the bodywork. Because of these improvements, they were able to increase the payload with...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:23:43 -0700
...In addition, extra under-body beams improve the rigidity of the bodywork. Because of these improvements, they were able to increase the payload with...
Chin Spoiler from Home Depot Racing shop..
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 22 Jun 2008 19:47:06 -0700
...by Fritz and Franz when they stuck the body together) gives the airdam plenty of rigidity (except the ends) but if it should get...
Re: Pre-loading Rear Springs re Syncro Suspension (even long-er)
Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
Fri, 19 Jun 1998 00:29:26 -0700
...In addition, extra under-body beams improve the rigidity of > the bodywork. Because of these improvements, they were able to increase the payload with...
Re: Chin Spoiler from Home Depot Racing shop..
Historical mailing list - Joel Sell
Mon, 23 Jun 2008 03:04:20 -0700
...by Fritz and Franz when they stuck the body together) gives the airdam plenty of rigidity (except the ends) but if it should get...
Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 17:33:09 -0800
...The pans strengthened the body > to compensate for the rigidity removed in the roof & bulkhead/optional side > doors. They were welded in from the...
Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Wed, 20 Nov 2013 20:45:49 -0500
...The pans strengthened the body >> to compensate for the rigidity removed in the roof & bulkhead/optional side >> doors. They were welded in from the...
Re: On I4 Engine Vibration/ hard mount of carrier
Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
Mon, 30 Sep 2002 11:45:07 EDT
...Its often a question of the needed rigidity. There have been anecdotal reports of better vibration isolation with the welding of both the TIICO...
Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Wed, 22 Mar 2000 06:16:16 -0800
...The plates are welded to the body, and to each other, making a very rigid and sturdy mount point for the "legs" of the...
Re: More Power to the Wasserboxer
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 23:05:42 -0700
...to the engine and the muffler is bolted solid >to the body. Therefore they both DO NOT Move, BUT the engine does move, thus...
Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
Wed, 22 Mar 2000 07:04:58 -0800
...The plates are welded > to the body, and to each other, making a very rigid and sturdy mount point > for the "legs" of the...
Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
Historical mailing list - Buettner, Peter
Wed, 22 Mar 2000 07:51:29 -0800
...The plates are welded to the body, and to each other, making a very rigid and sturdy mount point for the "legs" of the...
Re: High top
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 5 Mar 2010 13:12:38 -0800
...If they get that bond permanently solid enough, it will help with rigidity of the whoel van's body. If they don't get...
Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 8 Sep 2016 13:45:42 -0600
...I also scraped away with a knife the painted surface of the body where the bolt holding the ground strap goes. > > The other end...
Re: Am stuck in a wheel chair (not a funny post and its not friday...)
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 08:10:56 -0500
...This was the result of oxygen deprivation when his heart stopped, plus all the shock to his body and the drugs. The glad side...
Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 8 Sep 2016 18:43:35 +0000
...With the conversions i"ve been a part of i always make sure that the subaru engine is also grounded to the van body...
Re: Am stuck in a wheel chair (not a funny post and its not friday...)
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 10:10:55 -0400
...This was the result of oxygen deprivation when his > heart stopped, plus all the shock to his body and the drugs. The glad > side...
Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
Thu, 8 Sep 2016 08:02:22 -0700
...With the conversions i"ve been a part of i always make sure that the subaru engine is also grounded to the van body...
Re: Ignition Switches and Hot Start Relay and Starter Motors (long)
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Thu, 8 Sep 2016 15:10:16 +0000
...With the conversions i"ve been a part of i always make sure that the subaru engine is also grounded to the van body...
Re: Am stuck in a wheel chair (not a funny post and its not friday...)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 24 Sep 2003 13:44:26 -0700
...This was the result of oxygen deprivation when his > heart stopped, plus all the shock to his body and the drugs. The glad > side...
Road Test: 1991 VW SA 2,5i Caravelle
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 14 Dec 95 14:51:46 CST
...A major charm of the Caravelle is the rigidity and solidity of its structure and although the overall mass has risen to 1720 kg...