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• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 07:04:07 -0800
  Well, hmm, technically the Black Mountains of N. Carolina have a couple higher peaks. The White Mountains of NH are quite a bit more...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:13:18 -0600
  ...Hineline wrote: > >Well, hmm, technically the Black Mountains of N. Carolina have a > >couple higher peaks. The White Mountains of NH are quite a...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:54:47 -0600
  ...If it makes our 2.1WBX's downshift into 3rd gear, then that's MY definition of a mountain!!! DM&FS At 09:04...
• Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 18:43:52 EST
  ...mountain bike Trek 8000 mountain bike previous: 95 yamaha 350xt giant iguana mountain bike gotta include the mountain bikes!!!!!!!!!!!! andy 85 westy
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 13:45:01 -0800
  That's just a grade - real mountains need 2nd gear! ;) On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 8:54 AM, Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@cfu.net...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:30:54 -0500
  Having driven up and down lots of kinda-sorta-roads in the Smokes and Cumberland mountains around Knoxville looking for camping spots they are...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:51:51 -0600
  ---- Rowan Tipton <uther@DRAGONHOME.ORG> wrote: > My wife and I were in the Synco at the top of a mountain (or what they call...
• Syncro: miles/gal trip log
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 10:22:41 -0800
  FYI here are the gas consumption results from our Christmas trip to Tom Forhan and south through the mountains of Giorgia, Tennessee, Alabama and...
• Re: Camping in San Diego?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 14 Nov 2001 00:36:29 EST
  Yes, My favorites are Fry Creek and Palomar Mountain on Palomar Mountain. Frank Grunthaner
• Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 11:35:19 -0400
  ...We flew across the flat lands but when we hit the mountains of Colorado we were almost rolling backwards by the time we crested...
• Big Bumper/brush guards from Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:19:52 -0700
  Anyone have first hand experience with Rocky Mountain Westy and their bumpers? Please p-mail me. Andrew Bainbridge Island WA campahvan@earthlink.net
• Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:51:49 -0500
  Allen, I don't know about a 1.9 auto transmission, but my 2.1 manual climbs mountains perfectly fine FOR ME. It isn...
• Gathering on the Mountain
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 6 Aug 1999 15:02:11 -0400
  See ya'll at the mountain or Hickory Run - I am in site 200 with the rest of the troops nearby, stop by and...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Mon, 15 Feb 2016 15:57:48 +0000
  ...westys & climbing mountain roads Jack how would a 2.2 work with a 30 year old auto trans? Who did your conversion? -----Original Message...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Ken
  Sat, 13 Feb 2016 18:05:17 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: [VANAGON] westys & climbing mountain roads Hi all. Sitting here in frigged Chicago and dreaming of a summer road trip...
• Rocky Mountain MotorWorks part numbers/phone numbers still valid
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 01:11:07 EST
  i called Rocky Mountain MotorWorks today (now known as Mid America Motorworks/The Real Source) and you can still use the 1-800 numbers...
• Re: Friday Navigation Quiz;is mt. range quiz
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 25 Jul 2003 11:50:20 -0500
  The Uinta Mountains in UT are east-west. (This info comes from MN, where we can hardly even dream of real mountains.) Budd Premack...
• Re: gathering on the mountain (deadhead content)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 10:00:29 -0400
  >this aug 7th and 8th we will be attending the gathering on the mountain >festival in Pennsylvania.(music, camping If anyone knows more about...
• Re: Any climbers out there?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Firebaugh
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 08:43:05 -0800
  ...Heavily involved in running the Mountaineers climbing program. Like trad and alpine. http://www.mountaineers.org/climbing/ -Steve Firebaugh
• re: LEAF (Lake Eden Arts Festival)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 95 10:23:19 EDT
  hey now, duh, LEAF is near Black Mountain, North Carolina nestled in the mountains about 25-30 minutes east of asheville. make that 40...
• THAT slow??? was: Synchro Power?(5-cylinder)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 19:56:29 EST
  <<Another thing that we cannnot forget is the elevation of the hill, or mountain. At over 10,000 feet, these vans loose power quickly...
• Corsica in 3rd Gear
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 10:20:14 -0700
  ...2) Hikes along the shoreline, 3) Hikes in the mountains.� Some GREAT mountain B&Bs, and some Campsites at the end of 4WD roads...
• westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sat, 13 Feb 2016 13:08:32 -0500
  ...While on the interstates this past HOT summer climbing up some mountains in Tenn and Virginia I was barely keeping up with trucks in...
• Nantahala (N.C.) Whitewater Rafting Campout!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 10:41:03 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Mountain Biking, Fishing, Canoeing, Kayaking----------- The superb mountain biking trails of the Tsali Peninsula at nearby Lake Fontana are a favorite destination....over 40...
• Re: THAT slow??? was: Synchro Power?
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Tue, 9 Mar 1999 12:29:32 -0800
  Another thing that we cannnot forget is the elevation of the hill, or mountain. At over 10,000 feet, these vans loose power quickly...
• Re: What do Vanagon drivers ride?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Blotz
  Tue, 11 Feb 2003 09:06:37 -0700
  ...mountain bike > Trek 8000 mountain bike > > previous: 95 yamaha 350xt > giant iguana mountain bike > > gotta include the mountain bikes!!!!!!!!!!!! > > andy 85 westy >
• mountaineer?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 22:16:27 EDT
  saw a blue vanagon with mountaineer on the side at a wilson's vw salvage in lexington, ok. anyone tell me what that model...
• Utah Road Trip: Temple Mountain, Henrie Mountains, Grand Staircase-Escalante, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Mon, 27 Sep 2010 20:39:45 -0600
  ...Trip total was 733 miles over 3 days from Salt Lake City to Green River, to Temple Mountain where we camped beneath the stars...
• Re: Colorado--June 15th weekend - Rocky Mountain Westy Summer Treffen
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 May 2007 13:23:59 EDT
  In a message dated 5/15/07 7:46:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, davevickery@HOTMAIL.COM writes: > For those interested, Rocky Mountain Westy...
• Re: Rocky Mountain Westy
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 7 Aug 2007 15:33:35 -0600
  ...Vickery posted some pix on the Yahoo groups Rocky-Mountain-Syncro-Fest http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Rocky-Mountain-Syncro-Fest Richard Boulder
• Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:09:31 -0700
  That's a lot of weight for Colorado mountain passes! To have lasted two weeks you must have been VERY good friends. I've...
• Re: Jade mountain
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 14:16:29 -0800
  ...at 800 442-1972 or on the web at >www.jade-mountain.com. Actually: http://www.jademountain.com/ Coyote -- /\_/\ ____ Ron 'Coyote' Lussier ( ) \ _/__ LikeMinds (415...
• How do vanagons get up the Willamette National Forrest?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Gondry
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 20:23:27 -0700
  After spending a few days in the mountains via another minivan, I was wondering how do Vanagons make it up the mountains of Oregon...
• Re: Mountain passes in NC
  Historical mailing list - George C Caldwell
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 21:48:08 -0400
  ...Just like Sandstone mountain in WVA. The real fun is Calderwood Mountain from Maryville, TN to Tapoco, NC. The big blue syncro in the...
• High Country Bus Festival
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 05:55:00 -0400
  Hi Volks, Mark your calendars for July 26-29! High Country Bus Festival will be held on Grandfather Mountain in Boone, NC. Come join...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 22:27:41 +0000
  ...Tru dat I've got a 2.4 WBX, and, climbing mountain roads thru Utah, Colorado, didn't go down to 2nd, even with...
• Colorado--June 15th weekend - Rocky Mountain Westy Summer Treffen
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Tue, 15 May 2007 23:40:02 +0000
  For those interested, Rocky Mountain Westy is hosting the first annual RMW Summer Treffen. It is a weekend of camping and loop trip through...
• Re: Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 16 Oct 2012 17:20:08 -0700
  ...Kens trip & can Westys climb mountains? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2012, 11:35 AM After reading Ken Wilfords great...
• Re: Wankels
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 13 Oct 1998 16:21:38 -0400
  ...Wankels Evidently you haven't driven in the mountains with your Vanagon! The stock engine is woefully inadequate for slowing our vans down on...
• Re: Successful install of a new Boston Bob 2.1l Engine! (long)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sun, 17 Apr 2005 21:05:55 -0400
  ...I've done the Golden Triangle road tour out there...and some mountain biking. Other than the grizzly issue, I can't imagine a...
• Syncro-RMSF '07-Colorado 9/20-9/23
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 18:21:39 +0000
  Final reminder of the 2nd annual Rocky Mountain Syncro Outing Sept 07. Where were you when SDM got started? RMSF is in its second...
• Re: Roof-racks+Mudflaps
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Feb 1997 10:33:52 -0900
  Rocky Mountain Motorworks Incorporated (RMMW) 1-800-258-1996 1003 Tamarac Parkway Woodland Park, CO USA 80863 >This sounds good - where do I find...
• Re: gathering on the mountain (deadhead content)
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 22:15:35 -0400
  The beautiful Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. check the site for band schedule WWW.BIG2RESORTS.COM mike 87 westy Sudhir Desai wrote: > > where is this...
• short VW bus article
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Mon, 9 Sep 2002 07:43:45 -0700
  There is a nice one page essay in the September 2002 Mountain Bike Magazine ( page 23 ) by Marla Streb, a pro mountain bike racer...
• Re: Phoenix area Vanagonites
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 23:34:35 EDT
  ...You're invited! > > Karl Wolz > hey don't forget there's some GREAT mountains and camping here in the huachuca mountains!!! i'll go...
• Re: westys & climbing mountain roads
  Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
  Sun, 14 Feb 2016 10:38:09 -0500
  ...westys & climbing mountain roads ​RE: Overheating and Mountain Roads The '85 I drove had severe overheating problems until the radiator was replaced, a common...
• Mountain driving
  Historical mailing list - Harold Longley
  Fri, 16 May 1997 06:06:53 -0500 (CDT)
  Mountain drivers, How well will an 87 Vanagon handle mountain driving? I live in Minnesota and am planning a dinosaur fossil hunting trip where...
• Re: Just when you think...
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:33:51 -0500
  >>... the Smokies certainly are mountains, real mountains, in all senses of the word, and deserve plenty of respect. << Respect they get. Great Smokies National...
• Re: Anyone have experience driving a Westy through the mountains?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:35:17 -0700
  ...Driving Mountain Passes Simple: Don't lug it!! Be patient and use the lower gears, that's why they are there. Watch the temperature...
• Re: � � � How do vanagons get up the Willamette National Forrest?
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 03:35:33 -0700
  > After spending a few days in the mountains via another minivan, I was > wondering how do Vanagons make it up the mountains of Oregon...
• Re: collant pipes (was gas tank and straps)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Mar 2011 08:52:42 -0800
  ...replacement coolant lines - stainless steel (various vendors) - marine hose (self sourced) - nascent aluminium pipes (rocky mountain westy) :) alistair On 8-Mar-11, at 8...
• Heisitating problem...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Wed, 30 Dec 1998 03:50:54 EST
  I was checking out my 88 Weekender for a family mountain trip and spotted a dripping leak (with engine running) behind the firewall. It...
• Re: Utah Road Trip: Temple Mountain, Henrie Mountains, Grand Staircase-Escalante, etc..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 27 Sep 2010 21:49:51 -0700
  ...Trip total was 733 > miles over 3 days from Salt Lake City to Green River, to Temple > Mountain where we camped beneath the stars...
• Re: High Country Buses /Granpa Mountain
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 05:06:30 -0700
  This is actually located near Seven Devils just outside of Boone at Grandfather Mountain Campgroung. The place to get info is www.fullmoonbusclub.com...
• Re: Corsica in 3rd Gear
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 10 Jul 2010 19:56:02 -0700
  ...2) Hikes along the shoreline, 3) Hikes in the > mountains. Some GREAT mountain B&Bs, > and some Campsites at the end of 4WD roads...
• Re: mpg
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 19:37:24 -0700
  I always see an increase in gas mileage when cruising around NC mountains. I agree with the observation that lower, steady cruising speeds on...
• Rocky Mountain Motor Works update
  Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
  Sun, 24 Sep 1995 09:44:47 -0600
  ...rebuilt from Rocky Mountain Motors of Denver. I think this is the same : group that calls itself Rocky Mountain Motor Works now. Of course...
• mountain driving( was re:oil dripping)
  Historical mailing list - The Buslady
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 08:13:46 EDT
  ...anybody else having a Digifant >experienced problems when driving in the mountains ? Not me. The only problem I did get the first time I...
• Re: � � � How do vanagons get up the Willamette National Forrest?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 01:24:13 EDT
  In a message dated 8/26/02 11:23:48 PM, agondry@MSN.COM writes: > After spending a few days in the mountains via...
• Re: Parts Sources?
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 8 Jul 2005 17:07:44 -0600
  ...jimt On 7/8/05 4:07 PM, "mountainroad@rmi.net" <mountainroad@RMI.NET> wrote: > Any favorite sites for good quality, reasonably priced Vanagon...