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  • wheel arch needed-body Rear wheel arch section, right 80-91 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Wed, 10 Jan 2001 16:56:07 -0500
    ...front+Rear wheel arch section, right side 80-91 Vanagon new or used. and a rear chrome bumper (no plastic ends needed) If you...
  • Rear wheel arch trim
    Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
    Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:13:15 +1000
    Does anyone know what the plastic rear wheel arch trim part number is please? Who sells them? Thanks dave downunder
  • Re: body panel sections availability
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 26 Mar 2003 08:06:18 -0500
    ...Looking at the left >rear wheel arch and the lower section to the rear of the wheel arch. >thanks >San Diego , Ca. >gatorxray@earthlink...
  • Re: Rear wheel arch trim
    Historical mailing list - Paul G
    Sat, 8 Aug 2009 09:35:24 -0700
    ...Rear wheel arch trim To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Thursday, August 6, 2009, 7:13 AM Does anyone know what the plastic rear...
  • Re: body panel sections availability
    Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
    Tue, 25 Mar 2003 08:50:41 -0000
    ...Looking at the left >rear wheel arch and the lower > section to the rear of the wheel arch. > >thanks > >San Diego , Ca. > >gatorxray@earthlink...
  • body panel sections availability
    Historical mailing list - michael johnson
    Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:25:33 -0800
    ...Looking at the left rear wheel arch and the lower section to the rear of the wheel arch. thanks San Diego , Ca. gatorxray@earthlink...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 10:52:28 -0800
    I'd be interested in locating some of those plastic wheel arch extensions, primarily because one of my rear wheel arches is slightly crushed...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 11:16:23 -0800
    ...in locating some of those plastic wheel arch > extensions, primarily because one of my rear wheel arches is slightly > crushed, and I'd like...
  • Re: body panel sections availability
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 25 Mar 2003 23:35:45 -0500
    ...Looking at the left rear wheel arch and the lower section to the rear of the wheel arch. thanks San Diego , Ca. gatorxray@earthlink...
  • Re Archives Post 73903-Rear wheel alignment
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Sat, 28 Sep 2002 07:12:54 -0700
    Dennis, In this post, 073903, from Archives-1998, you give information on rear wheel alignment. Rear wheels on my van splay inward (top of...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sun, 11 Dec 2005 11:34:01 -0800
    ...in locating some of those plastic wheel arch > extensions, primarily because one of my rear wheel arches is slightly > crushed, and I'd like...
  • Re: [vanagon] AT Italia wheels
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 21 Mar 2005 13:26:08 -0800
    ...Tires will make first contact at rear or the front wheel arches as you turn and at the rear seam of the rear swingarms...
  • >syncro< PU Wheel Well Extensions
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
    Wed, 6 Aug 97 12:45:16 UT
    ...853 720A Left rear 251 853 817A Right rear 251 853 818A Wheel arch trim for vehicles with 16" wheels. Left front upper 251...
  • Re: Other stuff for sale (ARRRRRG!!!)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 07 Apr 1995 19:03:58 +0600
    ...Body damaged on drivers side front wheel >arch, lower body panel, and rear wheel arch. NOt that bad doesnt affect >drivablility, i have been...
  • Re: Rear wheel arch trim
    Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
    Fri, 7 Aug 2009 08:36:25 +1000
    ...rear wheel arch trim part number is >> please? >> >> Who sells them? >> >> Thanks >> >> dave >> downunder >> > > > > -- > 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels...
  • 1985 Vanagon - rear wheel bearing job
    Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
    Thu, 20 Jan 2005 01:37:42 -0500
    ...and outer rear wheel bearings and their assemblies? If possible, send authors name, year, etc. so I can locate w/in archives if you...
  • replacing wheel arch sheet metal questions
    Historical mailing list - millo fenzi
    Mon, 8 May 2006 10:08:45 -0700
    ...The Passenger side rear wheel arch has been crushed and repaired at least twice so needs to be replaced. Only the arch is crunched...
  • Re: Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions"
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 22:13:52 -0600
    ...Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions" one thing you guys need to worry about if/when making copies...
  • Re: Rear wheel arch trim
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:59:59 -0700
    ...rear wheel arch trim part number is > >> please? > >> > >> Who sells them? > >> > >> Thanks > >> > >> dave > >> downunder > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > 1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels...
  • Re: Tire Diameter
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 17 Feb 2002 18:13:27 EST
    ...The biggest obstacle you will run into are the rear portion of the front wheel arches when you turn the wheels and the rear...
  • Re: body panel sections availability
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Mar 2003 01:00:37 EST
    ...Looking at the left rear wheel arch and the > lower section to the rear of the wheel arch. > thanks > San Diego , Ca. > gatorxray@earthlink...
  • Re: Other stuff for sale (ARRRRRG!!!)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 8 Apr 1995 09:32:22 -0400
    ...Body damaged on drivers side front wheel >>arch, lower body panel, and rear wheel arch. NOt that bad doesnt affect >>drivablility, i have been...
  • vanagon body panels
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 28 Feb 95 21:44:22 CST
    ...driver side) ............ $39.95 80-90 full rear wheel arch ........................... $49.95 80-90 lower rear corner .............................. $12.95 now, i'm not really...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:48:06 -0600
    ...at >> > > the rear of the fender opening. Again, those on ebay were all one >> piece >> > > fitting over the existing wheel arch. This ebay set...
  • Re: Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions"
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 07:58:11 -0600
    ...Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel > arch extensions" > > one thing you guys need to worry about if/when making copies...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 02:28:05 EST
    ...at the rear of the fender opening. Again, those on ebay were all one piece fitting over the existing wheel arch. This ebay set...
  • Re: Rear wheel arch trim
    Historical mailing list - Dave Yates
    Fri, 7 Aug 2009 19:30:02 +1000
    Thanks Roland, You are spot-on. Thanks so much for that. Dave
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:18:44 EST
    ...at > the rear of the fender opening. Again, those on ebay were all one piece > fitting over the existing wheel arch. This ebay set...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 14 Dec 2005 20:09:48 -0500
    ...at > > the rear of the fender opening. Again, those on ebay were all one piece > > fitting over the existing wheel arch. This ebay set...
  • H4 headlight conversion?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:36:28 -0600
    ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/rear-wheel-arch/rear-wheel-arch-left-251809155 Unfortunately, we don't have an image for it...
  • What is this container?
    Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 17:42:19 -0400
    What is the white plastic container for that is located at the rear of the drivers side front wheel arch?
  • Re: Fender Flares - custom made
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 08:31:23 -0500
    ...You are looking at cutting 25 to 30mm of sheet metal at the >rear of each wheel arch. These wheel arches fit very snugly...
  • Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Thu, 15 Dec 2005 10:14:52 -0500
    ...at > > > the rear of the fender opening. Again, those on ebay were all one piece > > > fitting over the existing wheel arch. This ebay set...
  • Re: Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions"
    Historical mailing list - davesov
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 18:22:18 -0000
    ...Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel arch extensions" > Subject: Re: Tri-Star or 16" Fender flares was Re: " plastic wheel...
  • Other stuff for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Apr 1995 21:51:41 -0400
    ...Body damaged on drivers side front wheel arch, lower body panel, and rear wheel arch. NOt that bad doesnt affect drivablility, i have been...
  • Re: body panel repair
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
    Fri, 14 Mar 2003 09:08:23 EST
    ...a wheel arch repair, Where are those inexpensive arch moldings? No reason to fix it if I can put a phat wheel molding over...
  • Re: Vacuum Form Projects -
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 3 Jan 2006 17:26:44 -0600
    ...Malcolm Stebbins wrote: >Are your wheel arches for the standard 14" arches or the 16" model arches? > >your group purchase of a SA Grille...
  • Re: fender parts
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 21 Jan 2006 13:41:26 -0800
    ...VW calls the area over the wheel as "wheel arches". That is the closest they have to a fender. <twang> <twang> It's all...
  • Re: Help Finding List Member
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 5 Mar 1995 12:40:27 -0800
    ...Picture >>of #2 looks like rear wheel arches have been opened to allow bigger rear >>wheels. > > >Thanks though for looking. > > > >John Kitsmiller > >Your PC...
  • Re: What is this container?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:10:16 -0500
    ...What is this container? What is the white plastic container for that is located at the rear of the drivers side front wheel arch?
  • Re: tri-star fender flares------looking for pictures of these on Vana gons.....anybody seen these?
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 28 Jun 2002 09:59:41 -0700
    ...It should be minor, you just need to trim a little from the rear of the rear wheel openings. I'll have pictures soon...
  • body panel repair
    Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
    Fri, 14 Mar 2003 08:46:16 EST
    Hey all, Like many folks on this list, my right rear wheel arch is a bit crunched. Actually, it was completely flat when my...
  • Re: Multivan Front Fender Flare
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 12 Mar 2006 12:06:56 -0800
    ...The are differentiated from the Tristar arches in that they have a larger wheel opening. They look very similar to the Syncro 16 arches...
  • List Etiquette
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Sun, 5 Mar 1995 14:56:48 -0600 (CST)
    ...Be sure to get one that already has the > rusted out rear wheel arches replaced so you don't end up with a" hack...
  • Syncro 16 fender flares - Anyone got Part numbers?
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Sun, 30 Jun 2002 09:45:21 -0400
    Will these syncro 16 fender flares fit on a non-syncro (assuming you trim the rear wheel opening as David described) or does the...
  • Fender Flares for Syncro 16 - Anyone got Part numbers?
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Thu, 4 Jul 2002 10:04:20 -0400
    I was wondering if syncro 16 fender flares fit non-syncros (assuming you trim the rear wheel opening as David described) or does the...
  • Re: body panel sections availability
    Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
    Wed, 26 Mar 2003 00:55:35 -0500
    ...Looking at the left rear wheel arch and the lower section to the rear of the wheel arch. >thanks >San Diego , Ca. >gatorxray@earthlink...
  • Re: wheelbase size
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Wed, 22 Mar 2000 13:05:44 -0500
    ...wheel in the rear than in the front. Anyone have specs >out there? > >Lee <bold> Michael J. Sullivan </bold><italic>IPS "SWATteam" Architect Open...
  • Re: WTB-Syncro Small Mud Flaps(?)
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Sat, 18 Mar 2000 15:14:27 EST
    ...that) which are mounted on the rear edges of Syncro wheel arches? I need both front and rear, left side. I do not see...
  • Locking wheel lug nuts
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 11 Feb 2006 11:04:46 -0800
    ...for the rear tire on the rear tire carrier, and while I'm at it, maybe one locking nut for each wheel. Anyone use...
  • Re: Help on Syncro hard to find Parts
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 26 Oct 2002 19:08:47 -0400
    On Saturday, October 26, 2002, at 01:39 PM, David Marshall wrote: > Fender flaps - do you mean mud flaps or the plastic wheel arches...
  • '84 Westy parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Mon, 24 Mar 2003 15:19:47 -0800
    I have a right rear wheel arch body panel, Alpine stereo with XM roof antenna (it fits perfectly) ,XM radio receiver and two Westy...
  • Re: Multivan Front Fender Flare
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:31:44 -0500
    ...The are differentiated from the Tristar arches in that > they have a larger wheel opening. They look very similar to the Syncro > 16 arches...
  • Re: Fender Flares - custom made
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Mon, 12 Dec 2005 19:27:43 -0800
    ...You are looking at cutting 25 to 30mm of sheet metal at the rear of each wheel arch. These wheel arches fit very snugly...
  • Rear wheel studs..again
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Thu, 4 Apr 2002 08:59:41 -0500
    Hi I've been running aftermarket TSW 15 x 7 wheels for almost 2 years on stock rear wheel studs. Though there have been...
  • Vanagon Ride height?
    Historical mailing list - James Digennaro
    Wed, 09 Apr 1997 21:38:19 -0500
    ...the center of the front wheel arch and 27 inches from the floor to the rear wheel arch. Does this sound right? If someone...
  • MOre rust images
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Wed, 12 Apr 2006 23:57:51 +0200
    ...The rear trailing arm - you can see that is is rusted below the spring. Some "small" rustholes at the rear-wheel arches. And a...
  • Need Show of Interest for Reproduction Post Office Front Wheel Arches
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 17 Feb 2006 02:25:24 -0800
    ...For the uninitiated, Postal Service wheel arches are what we commonly call "wheel flairs or flares" in the US. The German Postal Service got...
  • Re: Help Finding List Member
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 5 Mar 1995 19:13:57 -0600
    ...Picture >>>of #2 looks like rear wheel arches have been opened to allow bigger >rear >>>wheels. >> >> >>Thanks though for looking. >> >> >> >>John Kitsmiller >> >>Your PC...
  • Re: fender parts
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:21:55 -0800
    ...VW > calls the area over the wheel as "wheel arches". That is the closest they > have to a fender. > > <twang> <twang> > > It's all...