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Re: speakers for front doors
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Thu, 22 Jan 2004 13:02:41 -0500
http://www.benplace.com/modification/right_front1.jpg http://www.benplace.com/westy_modifications.htm Cheers
Send me your westy modifications. I will host them!
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Wed, 5 Jun 2002 14:15:51 -0400
To all you guys out there with great idea (and picture) send me your westy modifications with a few picture and text in Word...
2 small camper modification!!!
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Tue, 16 Apr 2002 17:03:44 -0400
...http://pages.infinit.net/engine/westy_modification.htm Lol, Ben http://pages.infinit.net/eurokit/
Table leg modification (Loren Bush)
Historical mailing list - Troy
Sun, 24 Jun 2007 21:31:07 -0800
Just finished up a table leg modification that Loren Bush suggested: See:http://www.pbase.com/labusch/tablemods I bought my table from Go...
Fridge Air Pump
Historical mailing list - Denis-F. Bastien
Tue, 30 Dec 2003 11:10:14 -0500
Can someone that has performed Bently's modification to the fridge's starting air pump tell me more about the efficiency of the modification...
Rebuild tranny with taller 3rd or 4th--yes or no??
Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
Mon, 7 Jan 2002 09:44:44 -0500
...Has anyone done this modification, and what good or bad results can I expect? The modification/new gearing seems to add about $250.00...
Propane modification to my campsite meat smoker
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 29 Jun 2014 12:29:10 -0700
...an Otherwise Trivial Problem. <http://thatjacksblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/propane-modification-to-campsite-smoker.html> -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott 1984 Westfalia, auto...
Microbus side-window modification
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 2 Dec 2009 15:38:52 +1300
A relatively simple modification which radically alters a van's appearance. Could cost a bit to have the glass made, though... See: http://s660...
Clam shell question
Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
Sun, 5 Jan 2014 12:37:36 -0600
...My size decision is between 205/75/15 or 215/75/15 depending on the ability to still fit in clamshell without modification or...
Re: 4-speed to 5-speed?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 22 Oct 2001 15:27:49 EDT
...Stock shifter works with no modifications(earlier might need modifications due to differences in tranny shifting location). The oil fill hole is relocated, the...
Three simple modifications to westy
Historical mailing list - Gary
Fri, 21 Apr 2000 19:19:53 -0600
I thought some folks might be intereseted in a few of the modifications I did to my Westy. - Eurovan Westfalia type faucet. - Way to...
Re: 2.6 SA engine kit
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Thu, 27 Feb 2003 08:16:00 -0800
I have seen numerous 5 cyl conversion that did not need such extensive engine lid modifications. Some Syncro conversions had no visible lid mods...
Re: Three simple modifications to westy
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Fri, 21 Apr 2000 19:15:30 -0700
...Three simple modifications to westy >I thought some folks might be intereseted in a few of the modifications I >did to my Westy. > >- Eurovan...
Re: Favourite Modifications
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Sat, 13 Aug 2005 21:23:34 EDT
In a message dated 8/13/05 8:30:25 AM, rrecardo@WEBTV.NET writes: << I can't really think of one favorite modification...
Westy Fridge Modification
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 May 1996 09:56:17 +1000
...I notice in Bently that they have published a "modification" to the pump and one way valve on the top of the Type 182...
Re: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:05:25 -0700
...minor modifications and lots of paperwork apparently....... flo
Re: Microbus side-window modification
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 20:10:39 -0800
...Microbus side-window modification Looks like a stock South African van option, are you sure it's a mod? On Tuesday, December 1, 2009...
Sound system modification
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 14:00:33 -0500
...http://pages.infinit.net/eurokit Sound system modification: http://pages.infinit.net/eurokit/westy_modifications.htm
Re: Vanagon Westy Rear Closet Modification - update
Historical mailing list - bueses
Mon, 28 Nov 2005 15:02:15 -0700
...This IS the way the rear closet on the Vanagon Westfalia SHOULD > have been built ! > > _Westy Rear Closet Modification_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43...
Re: Re; Tristar Prices?
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
Sat, 18 Nov 2000 09:06:40 -0500
> A 87 Syncro, (Modified) for $28,500? > What's the modification? IMHO, With these modifications, the Tri Star lost its pedigree. It became just...
Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Fri, 12 Aug 2005 09:39:28 -0700
...Malcolm > On Aug 12, 2005, at 8:45 AM, Christopher Gronski wrote: > > What is your favorite CHEAP modification of your vanagon? ____________________________________________________ Start your day...
westy stove grate modification
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 12:22:43 -0700
...Pictures can be found linked from the "modifications, hacks, and kludges" page on my site (http://homepage.mac.com/alistairbell/home/). Alistair -- '82 Westy...
Re: Improvement or desecration?
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 13:22:15 -0600
Any modification that has been done with skill is acceptable. Half fast modifications turn everybody off and knock down the value of the Van...
Re: westy stove grate modification
Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
Mon, 23 Sep 2002 16:46:08 -0600
...westy stove grate modification > > Sent to me by Hans Brouwer, are pictures of a neat little insert that fits > into that "perhaps too big...
Re: Microbus side-window modification
Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 18:54:48 -0800
...1, 2009, Andrew Grebneff <goose1047@gmail.com> wrote: > A relatively simple modification which radically alters a van's > appearance. Could cost a bit to...
Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Tue, 3 Aug 2010 11:51:45 -0400
...I know that I saw a modification to carry a bike inside of the Vanagon. It consisted of a fork mount attached to the...
Re: Westy Rear Closet Modifications
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Sat, 26 Nov 2005 10:55:47 -0900
...Westy Rear Closet Modifications To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Here's the way > _Westy Rear Closet Modification_ > (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/closet.htm...
Re: Favourite Modifications
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Sat, 13 Aug 2005 07:22:32 -0500
Not at all free modification's but necessary creature comfortable, and noteworthy, Nicro Solar powered roof vent. It most certainly moves hot, stale air...
Re: Propane modification to my campsite meat smoker
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sun, 29 Jun 2014 13:26:50 -0700
...blogspot.com/2014/06/propane-__modification-to-campsite-__smoker.html > <http://thatjacksblog.blogspot.com/2014/06/propane-modification-to-campsite-smoker.html>> > -- > Jack "Rocket...
Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Mon, 22 May 2000 13:21:40 EDT
...I chose the modifications for ease of use, most are internal or are bolt ons with little modifications to the PART, to fit within...
Can I replace my back seats of 84 van with newer seats?
Historical mailing list
Wed, 13 Dec 95 13:40:32 PST
...Are they interchangeable with no modifications? I also want to change out my back bench with a week-ender back seat. Is this possible...
Re: Speedo Repair with 1 year warranty
Historical mailing list - Ben huot
Fri, 1 Mar 2002 13:46:48 -0500
...Ben http://pages.infinit.net/eurokit Sound system modification: http://pages.infinit.net/eurokit/westy_modifications.htm
IT IS MY name and IF you want it BUY IT FROM ME!!!! or Else....
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 12 Jan 2001 09:14:21 EST
...Wasserboxer (another VW owner name that is used only to identify the engine in question, whose modifications to increase the power has now come...
modifications
Historical mailing list - Matt Crowe
Tue, 1 Jul 2003 19:55:21 -0500
I've been thinking about doing some modifications to my 88 GL weekender. If any one has any info on these mods that would...
Passenger Seat Recline Modification - Suggestions
Historical mailing list - lchase
Tue, 26 Mar 2002 10:14:34 -0800
Folks, Recently I solicited suggestions from The List on possible modification that could be done to the front seats in my Westy. One was...
Re: largest tires that'll fit Syncro?
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sun, 23 Apr 2000 01:08:12 -0700
With or without modifications? Without modifications, using the 14" allow wheels, the largest is a 27x8.50-14. BFG makes a good one (I...
Re: Helpful modification
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:50:18 -0400
> A really helpful (meaning, "How did I ever get along without > this?") modification/enhancement is to paint the window > screens flat black. Mine was...
Re: Link to rear spring height modification page?
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Wed, 1 Oct 2003 10:49:05 -0400
On Wed, 1 Oct 2003, Shawn Wright wrote: > I recall a recent post and web link to a rear spring height modification trick, > which...
Re: Send me your westy modifications. I will host them!
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Wed, 5 Jun 2002 21:13:27 -0500
...http://pages.infinit.net/engine/westy_modification2.htm It is really useful, and easy to make. Costs less than 5 bucks, and fully fitted...
Link to rear spring height modification page?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Wed, 1 Oct 2003 07:36:32 -0700
I recall a recent post and web link to a rear spring height modification trick, which involved adding 2-3 plastic spacers above the...
Re: Send me your westy modifications. I will host them!
Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
Wed, 5 Jun 2002 23:30:05 -0500
...Send me your westy modifications. I will host them! > Hey Volks: > > Check out my unique mod that's hosted on Ben's site! > > "Westy...
Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
Historical mailing list - Thomas Myers
Fri, 12 Aug 2005 11:08:02 -0400
...what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification? I love stuff like my bullbar bumpers, alloy wheels, big brakes, or SA grille but...
Re: Rebuild tranny with taller 3rd or 4th--yes or no??
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 22 Jan 2002 09:53:02 -0600
...Has anyone > done this modification, and what good or bad results can I expect? The > modification/new gearing seems to add about $250.00...
Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:45:12 -0400
...What is your favorite CHEAP modification of your vanagon? Someone giving you a free 3 window canvas or something does NOT count. Here are...
Re: Clam shell question
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Sun, 5 Jan 2014 11:15:51 -0800
...My size decision is between > 205/75/15 or 215/75/15 depending on the ability to still fit in clamshell > without modification or...
Re: IT IS MY name and IF you want it BUY IT FROM ME!!!! or Else....
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Fri, 12 Jan 2001 07:51:33 -0700
...modifications to the original engine, named: > Wasserboxer (another VW owner name that is used only to identify the engine > in question, whose modifications to...
Re: Dometic mystery ....tentatively resolved!
Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:22:54 -0700
...On Aug 19, 2007, at 8:40 PM, Paul Chubbuck wrote: > After my flue vent modification mentioned yesterday, I drove 175 miles > today, up...
Westy Rear Closet Modifications
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Fri, 25 Nov 2005 19:42:08 EST
Here's the way > _Westy Rear Closet Modification_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/closet.htm) < that rear closet on your Vanagon Westfalia SHOULD have...
Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Mon, 22 Apr 2002 01:39:54 -0500
...2 small camper modification!!! > It seems like it would be better to modify the table. Make it a little bit > smaller, rather than the...
Re: IT IS MY name and IF you want it BUY IT FROM ME!!!! or Else....
Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
Fri, 12 Jan 2001 09:11:51 -0600
...is apply >any modification that has been mentioned by, used by, or used in the making >of the "Lil ley" modifications to the WBX...
Re: Table leg modification (Loren Bush)
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Mon, 25 Jun 2007 07:10:51 -0700
...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano KG6RCR Troy typed: > Just finished up a table leg modification that Loren Bush suggested: See:http://www.pbase...
Re: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
Historical mailing list - Rob
Tue, 3 Aug 2010 09:57:50 -0700
...I know that I saw a modification >to carry a bike inside of the Vanagon. >It consisted of a fork mount attached to the...
Re: 85 westi engine questions
Historical mailing list - John H. Fleming
Mon, 29 Sep 1997 21:09:56 -0400
...Does the Kenndy kit need this modification? Bob > I don't believe Helmut's picture is the 2.2 Legacy. KEP's pictures show...
Re: This is not about tires!
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Sun, 6 Jun 2004 09:46:44 -0500
...I have not done these modifications and carry the stock munchkin tire in there. Chris S. '85 Wolfsburg Westy "Camel" http://www.knology.net...
Re: Another Helpful modification
Historical mailing list - BenT .
Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:00:51 +0000
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South African, 4-speed to 5-speed?
Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
Mon, 22 Oct 2001 14:07:16 -0700
...only modification to ~87 up is to shorten the front engine mount bracket about 1.5". > > Stock shifter works with no modifications(earlier might...
Engine modifications needed to run E85?
Historical mailing list - Dyer Lytle
Mon, 8 May 2006 07:56:20 -0700
...of the country. (and widely in Brazil) Does anyone know what modifications would be needed to the digijet system to make it compatible with...
Re: Vanagon seat replacements?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 23 Aug 2015 11:35:17 -0700
RE: Replacement Seats Eurovan seats fit with some modification
Re: 1986 & 1987 Transporters are now Importable!
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:41:38 -0700
...minor modifications > and > lots of paperwork apparently....... > flo > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com
Re: Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Tue, 3 Aug 2010 14:57:40 -0700
...Interior Modifications, Bike carrier type (Request) > > Hello List, > > I have been searching but failing at this. I know that I saw a > modification > to...