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  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:16:21 -0800
    Teach a man to make jail bars and he'll be in jail for the rest of his life? I am no Biblical scholar...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 20:37:28 EST
    I remember reading somewhere that 75% of rear windows that spend time behind Vanagon jail bars have an 90% chance of returning to to...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - Tom Humphreys
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 20:43:52 -0800
    ...I'm not sure, though, if that was factory jail bars or > aftermarket jail bars. Makes me think that maybe I should reconsider the...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:04:13 -0700
    I believe you are correct- It would be interesting to know how many vanagon jailbar vehicles grew up in broken garages or no garage...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 18:13:20 -0800
    ...I'm not sure, though, if that was factory jail bars or > aftermarket jail bars. Makes me think that maybe I should reconsider the...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 19:00:07 -0800
    ...Jail Bars It's amazing when considering that so many of our Vanagon rear windows grew up on the street but so few have...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 22:19:33 -0500
    ...Jail Bars > It's amazing when considering that so many of our Vanagon rear windows grew > up on the street but so few have...
  • Re: Whats a Caravelle Carat & whats an Adventure Wagon
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Apr 1999 23:04:50 EDT
    In a message dated 99-04-13 20:37:28 EDT, lindgre@ONLINE.NO writes: << The Jailbars were often mounted on delivery models, to...
  • Re: Jailbar kits
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Sat, 23 Aug 2003 09:07:56 -0400
    ...the site lists jailbars for 1950-1980: http://www.creative-engineering.com/cgi- bin/shop/web_store.cgi?page=sambatrim_jailbars.html Make sure...
  • NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 22 Dec 2006 21:15:13 EST
    ...the '79 down Bus rear "jailbars" have been reproduced, and are being sold by Just Kampers and some other online vendors. NOTE.. these are...
  • Re: [vanagon] NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 12:45:44 EST
    ...they are just repro '79 down bus jailbars modified to fit the vanagon. its not like a brake caliper, or a alternator, where there...
  • Interesting item on eBay web site item#585802949: vw vanagon rear window jailbars westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Thu, 3 May 2001 22:01:16 PDT
    OK, you Jail-Birds !! :>) It wasn't too long ago that the list was discussing jail-bars, and here is a set I found...
  • Re: jail bars for sale
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 07:04:00 -0700
    These jail bars were stock on 1984 Wolfsburg passenger models.These Wolfys also had screens on the sliding windows and a rear bench that...
  • Re: jail bars for sale
    Historical mailing list - Yoel and Tina Crane
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 15:45:07 -0700
    Hi, What the heck are jail bars? Just so I don't waste bandwidth -- anyone let us know (email directly, not to the list...
  • jail bars for sale
    Historical mailing list - DAVID PARSONS
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 06:37:51 -0700
    I have a set of VW jail bars from a vanagon. I`ve never seen these before. I want 125.00 plus shipping for...
  • Re: Jail Bars Q
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:26:25 -0700
    RE: "Jail Bars" To the best of my recollection on the used set I picked up and installed in my Vanagon the bars were...
  • Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug(NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 12 Mar 2004 12:11:48 -0800
    ...Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug > if i get jail bars i want them all the away around.. hehe > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce...
  • Re: vanagon rear hatch jailbars on ebay.de
    Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
    Tue, 8 Apr 2003 18:48:11 -0700
    ...Are the so-called Jail Bars decorative only, or do they have some function? Based on the picture on eBay.de, I have to...
  • Re: Rear Window "jailbars"
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 5 Apr 2001 22:22:26 EDT
    ...WEBTV.NET writes: > Has anyone out there in Vanagoniteland, installed the "jail bars" in the > rear hatch window? > The bracket's for the one...
  • FS Vanagon Jail Bar Center Bracket
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Boyd
    Mon, 29 Mar 2004 14:42:42 -0800
    I have a nice center bracket for vanagon jail bars. $25 shipped. Enjoy your day! Tom Boyd meyra21@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo...
  • Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
    Historical mailing list - Road Trip
    Mon, 15 Mar 2004 10:13:34 -0800
    These "rare" jail bars are easily purchased from www.oeveedub.com (guy named Rich owns it, helluva nice guy) for $108.73. I have...
  • Re: vanagon rear hatch jailbars on ebay.de
    Historical mailing list - Edmund Shotwell
    Tue, 8 Apr 2003 21:58:21 -0400
    ...vanagon rear hatch jailbars on ebay.de OK, I'll bite. Are the so-called Jail Bars decorative only, or do they have some...
  • Re: Jailbar kits
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 24 Aug 2003 05:40:42 +1200
    ...the site lists jailbars for 1950-1980: > >http://www.creative-engineering.com/cgi- >bin/shop/web_store.cgi?page=sambatrim_jailbars.html > >Make sure...
  • Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug(NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 12 Mar 2004 14:45:08 -0700
    ...What would Martha Stewart make from a set of Vanagon Jail Bars?" Somewhere around $2500.00, unless she missed the "op" because her line...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 22 Dec 2006 22:49:38 EST
    ...so the Just Kamper repro jailbars are basically the '79 down bus jailbars with the center post (with the Bus style spade shaped bottom...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 11:44:25 -0800
    ...The Just > Kampers jailbars for the Vanagon are specifically designed to fit a > Vanagon, > and they do fit. Contrary to your "sight-unseen" claim...
  • Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Fri, 12 Mar 2004 09:49:50 -0500
    ...Maybe you can fabricate your own jailbars out of that. Seeing as the nice new jail bars are $199, I think $99 would be...
  • Re: jail bars for sale
    Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
    Fri, 17 Sep 2004 22:46:51 +0200
    ...jail bars for sale > I have a set of VW jail bars from a vanagon. I`ve never seen these before. I want 125...
  • Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug(NVC)
    Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
    Fri, 12 Mar 2004 12:40:22 -0800
    ...What would Martha Stewart make from a set of Vanagon Jail Bars? How about a fish drying rack? Barbaque grill? Towel rack?
  • Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug(NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 12 Mar 2004 11:31:21 -0800
    ...Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug > if i get jail bars i want them all the away around.. hehe > > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce...
  • Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
    Historical mailing list - Mr. Polak
    Thu, 11 Mar 2004 21:33:50 -0600
    Bruce Nadig said: > Howdy All, > > I've got a set of brand new, never used, fresh from Germany set of Vanagon > jail bars on...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 22 Dec 2006 22:23:55 -0500
    ...these are not the same jaibars > as the vanagon jailbars. I carry the Just Kampers jailbars. There are actually two versions, a '64-79...
  • Re: vanagon rear hatch jailbars on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
    Wed, 9 Apr 2003 14:52:16 +1000
    ...vanagon rear hatch jailbars on ebay.de > >OK, I'll bite. Are the so-called Jail Bars decorative only, or do they >have some...
  • Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Fri, 12 Mar 2004 08:34:41 -0800
    if i get jail bars i want them all the away around.. hehe -----Original Message----- From: Bruce Nadig <motorbruce@HOTMAIL.COM> Sent: Mar 12...
  • Fitting Jail Bars
    Historical mailing list - Jerome Perkins
    Wed, 14 Jan 2004 04:25:13 EST
    I've just acquired some jail bars, has anyone any hints or advice on fitting them? The base of the centre column is broken...
  • Re: jail bars for sale
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 14:02:29 +1200
    >What the heck are jail bars? Flimsy alloy bars that run across the lower part of the tailgate window. They were stock in Caravelles...
  • Vanagon Jailbars (was Re: Metal railing along rear glass?)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Thu, 30 Oct 1997 17:40:48 -0500
    ...now you all know what "Jailbars" are... ;<) BTW, I got 2 sets of Vanagon Jailbars for sale..... (shameless plug.. :<) chris
  • Re: What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a Weekender?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
    Fri, 26 Jul 1996 16:56:29 -0400
    ...those jail bars were an optional accessory. and you can/could order > them afterward and install them. they supposedly prevent luggage from banging > into...
  • FS: BRAND NEW Jail Bars On eBay
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Sat, 21 Feb 2004 12:08:40 -0600
    ...I have a set of brand new, never used, original VW Vanagon jail bars for sale on eBay. If you are interested, please see...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 14:11:14 -0500
    ...they are just repro '79 down bus > jailbars modified to fit the vanagon. > > its like, "Hey, look at my cool Just Kamper repro jailbars...
  • WTB..Jail Bars
    Historical mailing list - David
    Fri, 8 Nov 2002 17:28:58 +1100
    I am doing a resto on a microbus and I need a set of rear window jail bars. Are there any out there? Are...
  • Jailbars for Rear Window
    Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
    Tue, 8 Oct 2002 15:02:35 -0400
    I have a nice set of Jailbars removed from a 1984 Wolfsburg Edition Vanagon for sale. The set is listed on eBay: http://cgi...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 15:06:18 -0800
    ...How's that for non-original? On 12/23/06, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > > Besides, if you are adding jailbars on, it...
  • Re: What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a Weekender?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 Jul 1996 14:03:23 -0700
    ...those jail bars were an optional accessory. and you can/could order > > them afterward and install them. they supposedly prevent luggage from banging > > into...
  • Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Thu, 11 Mar 2004 11:10:50 -0600
    Howdy All, I've got a set of brand new, never used, fresh from Germany set of Vanagon jail bars on eBay right now...
  • FS: vanagon rear hatch "Jailbars" for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 May 2002 16:59:46 EDT
    ...set of vanagon rear hatch '"jail bars" - decorative polished aluminum grille that protects the rear hatch glass. this is a carryover from the '67...
  • rear side jailbars/rear shoulderbelt tethers...anyone seen these?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:14:49 EDT
    ...i noticed in a few of the passenger models, that also had rear "jailbars" that some had these side jailbars too... they mount to...
  • Re: Metal railing along rear glass?)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Thu, 30 Oct 1997 23:38:42 -0500
    In a message dated 97-10-30 21:27:04 EST, uvx196@JUNO.COM writes: << Jailbar Tubes: 255-853-417 (1408mm Long) - $37.00...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - Dale Ward
    Sun, 24 Dec 2006 07:39:52 EST
    I've been following the "jailbar" discussion with some amusement. I picked up a set awhile back along with a curtain set out of...
  • Jailbar kits
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 23 Aug 2003 06:39:32 +1200
    In VolksWorld (English rag) July issue there's a feature on jailbars by Creative Engineering, apparently available for any Type 2. This should mean...
  • for sale: rare vanagon "jailbars" accessory hatch window trim like the old bus
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 8 Aug 2002 06:26:21 EDT
    ...complete set of vanagon rear hatch "jailbars" , polished aluminum w/ all endcaps and screws. this is a ultra RARE vanagon acessory that is decorative...
  • Re: What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a Weekender?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 26 Jul 96 12:53:35 CDT
    >(Turner,Ronald L.) writes: >>the '84 Wolfsburg Edition the only Vanagon that came factory with "jail >bars" in the rear hatch window?? nope. those...
  • Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
    Fri, 12 Mar 2004 10:16:11 -0600
    ...Maybe you can fabricate >your own jailbars out of that. Seeing as the nice new jail bars are $199, >I think $99 would be...
  • Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 12 Mar 2004 04:51:05 EST
    ...And just what on earth, my friend, do you think would possess me to put a nice, shiny, NOS set of jail bars on...
  • Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 23 Dec 2006 16:25:55 -0800
    ...How's that for > non-original? > > On 12/23/06, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Besides, if you are adding jailbars on, it...
  • FS: vanagon factory "jailbars" rear window trim
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 22 Dec 2006 20:04:24 EST
    i have 2 pairs of vanagon factory "jailbars" (email me for pics) these are highly polished aluminum trim bars and brackets that go over...
  • Re: vanagon rear hatch jailbars on ebay.de
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Tue, 8 Apr 2003 11:20:42 -0700
    ...Don't worry, he's not going to bid on the jailbars.. Robert 1982 Westfalia ----Original Message Follows---- From: JordanVw@AOL.COM Reply-To...
  • Re: Model changes
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Fri, 15 Dec 2006 14:05:10 -0800
    ...IIRC, it also had screened slider windows, jail bars on the hatch window, PS, tach... no top, no kitchen, or table. In 85-87...
  • FS Vanagon carpet mat, Jail bar parts
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Boyd
    Wed, 1 Dec 2004 14:59:51 -0800
    ...I also have some odds and ends for Vanagon Jail Bars. I have the correct center bracket, the bottom tube (longer of the two...
  • Jail Bars Q
    Historical mailing list - Oxroad
    Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:04:49 -0700
    I have all the 5 oem VW mounts for the rear window jail bars for my Vanagon (the four "end" pieces and the longer...