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• A word about John Sweet
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Tue, 13 Jan 2004 17:43:25 -0800
  ...He has a website listing his materials, prices, and ALOT of info on building fiberglass molds. I recently used his materials (Carbon Fiber, S...
• Re: Speaking of custom interiors...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:41:12 -0700
  ...Marc Perdue <mcperdue@GMAIL.COM> If you're going to re-do the interior, what about using materials that would stand up to the...
• Speaking of custom interiors...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:01:04 -0400
  ...If you're going to re-do the interior, what about using materials that would stand up to the kind of abuse our vans...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 09:10:13 -0600
  ...sound dampening materials??? what have people used as sound dampenign materials? Q pads are $$$. Has anybody used b-quiet's products? thanks matthew 86...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 17:39:21 -0800
  ...sound dampening materials??? > what have people used as sound dampenign materials? Q pads are $$$. Has > anybody used b-quiet's products? > thanks > matthew > 86...
• Re: permission is needed to reuse Hollister CD materials
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 05:27:07 EDT
  In a message dated 7/12/01 2:18:18 AM Pacific Daylight Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: << The folks who produced the materials...
• Fire Wall
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Fri, 2 May 2014 10:14:28 -0500
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions on replacing this, as far as finding materials, or options for different materials? Thanks David Boan
• sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 16:15:15 -0800
  what have people used as sound dampenign materials? Q pads are $$$. Has anybody used b-quiet's products? thanks matthew 86 syncro westy tiico...
• Re: undercoating body work (MSDS)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 21:47:35 -0400
  The problem with materials (such as Toluene) is that the outgassing can take months, years, or even decades. It depends on the materials of...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:26:58 +0000
  ...sound dampening materials??? > Tim, > How much B-Quiet did you have to buy, what was the total cost, and how long > did it take...
• Head Cracks--Zyglo
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Mon, 4 Mar 96 14:20:26 PST
  ...It's used to highlight incipient cracks an stress risers in non-ferrous materials. In ferrous materials you can use a magnetic material similar...
• Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 00:23:39 EST
  ...Eastern Standard Time, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > I'm looking for ideas for buidling LIGHTWEIGHT cabinets out of materials > that is readily > obtainable (Home...
• Attn: Fellow Westy owners with shrinking vinyl trim on cabinets
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 13:53:53 EDT
  ...There's also been talk about going to cabinet shops to purchase replacement materials. Easier said than done - I've tried. I have found...
• permission is needed to reuse Hollister CD materials
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 05:17:35 EDT
  ...The folks who produced the materials on the CD have indicated that some of the material may only be used for nonprofit uses. We...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 20:37:48 -0500
  ...sound dampening materials??? what have people used as sound dampenign materials? Q pads are $$$. Has anybody used b-quiet's products? thanks matthew 86...
• Soundproofing van
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 23:28:03 -0400
  ...What methods/materials work best to cut down on interior noise in a Westy/Vanagon? Have other listers found that proper materials/methods have...
• Re: Sound deading material...and sources of same...early Friday post, LVC...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 22:15:54 +0000
  ...not finding the > proper materials available at HD...and not only is the quality and > selection better, the materials were significantly less expensive..We...
• Re: Special Materials (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 13 Mar 2005 14:51:51 -0700
  Check with a janitorial supply houe for floor sanding materials. Karl Wolz > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Building one's own Camping Cabinets?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:59:33 -0800
  > I'm looking for ideas for buidling LIGHTWEIGHT cabinets out of materials > that is readily > obtainable (Home Depot etc. stuff). Heh. Going out on...
• Re: Cyl. Head Temp Gauge Sender?
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 20:43:08 -0400
  ...At different temperatures the two materials act like a battery and gives the gage different readings. The problem is when someone cuts one or...
• Re: Attn: Fellow Westy owners with shrinking vinyl trim on cabinets
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 14:55:00 -0400
  ...There's also been talk about going to cabinet shops to purchase > replacement materials. Easier said than done - I've tried. > > I have found...
• Recommendation needed for exterior plastic black paint for grill
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 30 May 2022 10:14:44 -0400
  ...Anyone done this or similar work on exterior plastic and have a recommendation for the process and materials, especially correct paint or primer. Eric...
• Sound deading material...and sources of same...early Friday post, LVC...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 15:12:53 -0700
  ...In the past, they used to sell building materials, tools, hardware, etc etc.... for less than most other places. Sometimes. it was worthwhile to...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:35:39 -0500
  ...sound dampening materials??? Tim, How much B-Quiet did you have to buy, what was the total cost, and how long did it take...
• Re: Sound deading material...and sources of same...early Friday post, LVC...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 22:18:35 +0000
  ...In the past, they used to sell building materials, tools, hardware, etc etc.... for less than most other places.  Sometimes. it was worthwhile to...
• Re: Sound, vibration, thermal, moisture materials
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 28 Jul 2016 11:16:17 -0700
  not this one but it may help.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HyuMUfTjA3g
• Radioisotope Thermoelectric Generators (RTGs) vs Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 2 May 2010 23:44:43 -0500
  OK, so we don't have a source of radio active materials. But these generators use a source of heat combined with a a...
• EJ25 + HOUSE
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 10 Nov 2018 13:13:07 -0600
  ...I need to open two checking accounts for dealing with labor and materials, which will be done Monday. After that materials can be ordered...
• Re: help w/choosing westy car cover
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 11:19:25 -0500
  ...Can anyone recommend a cover for > this purpose? We sell a wide range of custom-fit covers in various materials, included a very unique...
• Re: seat patterns/covers
  Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 10:53:51 EST
  While on this subject, does any one know of any online resources for automotive specific fabrics/materials and custom interior supplies? Jerry
• Re: Sound deading material...and sources of same...early Friday post, LVC...
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 15:28:14 -0700
  ...In the past, they used to sell building materials, tools, hardware, etc etc.... for less than most other places. Sometimes. it was worthwhile to...
• Re: Speaking of custom interiors...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:25:12 -0700
  ...Cabinets from the same materials with Lexan sliding doors. Fridge from hard foam, again covered with the formica.. Built the other 'furnishings' from various...
• Re: Sound deading material...and sources of same...early Friday post, LVC...
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
  Thu, 6 Aug 2015 18:30:36 -0400
  ...In the past, they used to sell building materials, tools, hardware, etc etc.... for less than most other places. Sometimes. it was worthwhile to...
• Re: Fire Wall
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2014 08:44:55 -0400
  ...Does anyone have any suggestions on replacing this, as far as finding materials, or options for different materials? Thanks David Boan
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 17:47:38 -0800
  Somehow complete URL did not display so here it is again, http://www.jcwhitney.com/SearchCatContainer.jhtml;$sessionid$IVAOMSYAAA5XZWB BLJTCFEY?_requestid=121558 W.P.
• Re: SoundProofing Materials
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 22:57:16 +0000
  ...SoundProofing Materials >Date: Fri, 6 Jan 2006 16:41:22 -0500 > >I haven't used this stuff, but it is pretty expensive. You can...
• Re: Brake Fluid vs Hose Material
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 5 Jan 2010 21:32:49 -0800
  ...This is important because most hose materials are incompatible with brake fluid, and EPDM brake hose is incompatible with gasoline, oil, and ATF. I...
• SoundProofing Materials
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 12:10:20 -0400
  Has anybody here used this product? Seems to be a good price with good specs. http://www.soundsuckers.com/barriers.htm#barriers Tom Salicos...
• Copyright Questions: Item in hand, copy and make similar or same. VLVC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:59:08 -0700
  ...Likely less as some materials are on hand. Item new is $250. The VLVC: learning a little more about design and fabrication during my...
• Re: Bra Substitute
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 19:46:43 -0500
  ...poly-ureas are the second generation of coatings materials, and its tougher, more wear and abrasion resistant. Defender Coatings is one of these. Interesting...
• Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 17:05:45 -0400
  ...Any thoughts from any materials scientists out there? Do we have any materials scientists on the list? My lead seals are rapidly going to...
• Re: Body Paint materials
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:07:57 -0700
  ...Body Paint materials Anyone know of a good source for small quantities (pint or two) of touch-up paint in actual VW colors, or...
• Re: SoundProofing Materials
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 16:41:22 -0500
  ...SoundProofing Materials Has anybody here used this product? Seems to be a good price with good specs. http://www.soundsuckers.com/barriers.htm#barriers...
• needed: books/info on '74 Bettle
  Historical mailing list - CANNON.E.C-
  Mon, 8 Sep 1997 11:16:59 -0400
  I need some good reference materials on the '74 Beetle non-FI version for a co-worker. Anybody got anything or point me to...
• Re: undercoating body work (MSDS)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 10:01:15 +0000
  ...Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@MAC.COM> > The problem with materials (such as Toluene) is that the outgassing > can take months, years, or even decades. It...
• Re: sound dampening materials???
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 12:20:39 -0800
  ...sound dampening materials??? what have people used as sound dampenign materials? Q pads are $$$. Has anybody used b-quiet's products? thanks matthew 86...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 17 Oct 2006 (#2006-881)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:38:05 -0700
  ...Soundproofing van > > Hi all. > > Did a little searching of archives, but thought I'd > take an online poll here. > > What methods/materials work best...
• Re: Utility rear bumpers ?
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 15:48:27 -0400
  ...This is the bumper I made for about $150 in materials: http://members.accessbee.com/heinlein/bumper.jpg -Blake Heinlein
• Curtain Kits
  Historical mailing list - Anderson,Chuck
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 21:11:13 -0700
  Considering quality of materials and ease of installation, does anyone have a recommendation for any of the curtain kits available from the list vendors...
• Re: ASBESTOS in VWs
  Historical mailing list - Gregg William Bryden
  Fri, 21 Apr 1995 18:45:23 -0700 (PDT)
  The only parts in my VW van that I know denfinitely contain asbestos are the exhaust gaskets and the brake friction materials. BUT no...
• Re: Pop Top Gasket Glue ??
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:45:52 +0000
  ...Use abrasives to remove any powdery mold release from new materials. 2/ Apply a thin, even film to both surfaces. Allow to dry. 3...
• Re: Syncro fiche (oh no, not again...)
  Historical mailing list - Alan J. Flint
  Wed, 2 Feb 2000 10:43:01 -0800
  ...Have you had a look at the printed parts materials being sold by "Bjurn" (sorry, spelling from faulty memory). Are these materials (printed and...
• [NVC] Vacuum Forming
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 3 Jan 2005 14:06:53 -0600
  ...Can vacuum form materials up to 1/4 inch thick. Anybody need vacuum forming??? Thanks, Regards, John Rodgers
• Re: New 23Window Horror Story...
  Historical mailing list - JOHNSON THOMAS H
  Wed, 13 Dec 1995 18:14:00 -0900 (AKST)
  ...In years past construction materials cost a fortune up here (Alaska). Improvisation was the name of the game. Seems that a VW bus makes...
• Re: window tint (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 15:34:40 -0500
  ...Now, normally one would think that darker materials would absorb heat faster than lighter ones and this is true, given materials with otherwise similar...
• Re: Tail light lense temps with brighter bulbs
  Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
  Tue, 2 Nov 2004 23:29:50 -0500
  ...higher watt bulbs are sufficient to degrade the plastic housing on the turnsignal, or degrade other materials near the bulb. Dan 89 Westy 4speed
• Re: Sound Insulation & Air conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 07:53:21 -0700
  ...I just haven't had a chance to go to my local autobody supply store and see what they have for sound damping materials...
• Global Warming My Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Pensioner
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 17:32:17 -0800
  ...All the raw materials and the manufacturing energy must be put on the balance. Makes an already made vanagon look fairly reasonable.
• Re: Squealing Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 1 Oct 2001 22:50:15 -0700
  ...This translates to HARD!!! This also translates to new rotors due to the abrasiveness if the "new" ceramic materials. Better to use old fashioned...
• Re: Very First Domed Skylight/ Feedback
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 10:14:16 -0600
  I'm still waiting for a domed skylight made with optical quality materials. That way I can set up my scope inside the van...