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  • Re: Racing Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:48:42 +0100
    Porsche drivetrain, vanagon base, split window outer body. Some nice pictures of this job on http://www.race-taxi.ch/indexx.htm :-) Jaap > To...
  • WTB: Bus with split windows
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 Jul 1995 12:30:46 -0400
    Anyone interested in selling a split window older model VW bus, in the southeast area, preferably Florida, please E-Mail me.. AACJ@aol.com
  • '65 split window $650
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 02 Jan 95 08:08:17 -0500
    There was an ad in a local paper yesterday for a '65 split window with no rust for $650. If anyone wants more info...
  • Re: Racing Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:11:03 -0800
    To my eye, the split window IS a Porsche - with a bus body. The Vanagons? Mine sure doesn't sound like that. Jim On...
  • SPLIT WINDOW T-SHIRTS also available
    Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
    Fri, 19 Apr 1996 09:46:18 -0400
    ...It will be a blue t-shirt, with a red and white split window front view on the shirt. (This is the same split...
  • SPLIT WINDOW T-SHIRTS also available
    Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
    Wed, 10 Apr 1996 13:08:36 -0400
    ...It will be a blue t-shirt, with a red and white split window front view on the shirt. (This is the same split...
  • Re: DC area split window bus--free!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 17 Apr 1996 15:31:37
    ...DC area split window bus--free! > > >PLEASE SOMEBODY RESCUE THAT BUS!!!! > >if i were down there i would be trying to sneak off work...
  • Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Sep 1995 05:00:02 -0700 (MST)
    ...Only, maybe, 1 out of ten split window care not to greet by waving. I doubt even that many. This may jinx me for...
  • Westy wave ? Huh!
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 26 Apr 2003 13:13:10 -0500
    Since I sold my 83 Westfalia I am reduced to having some real fun driving my 66 Split window Westy. While out terrorizing the...
  • 67 Volks Split Window Camper Van For Sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Oct 1994 02:21:21 GMT
    for the old volks lovers..... --- Forwarded message follows ---
  • '67 down deluxe bus clocks for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Jan 1999 12:38:19 EST
    '67 down split window bus deluxe dash clocks for sale. chris
  • Re: VW tent for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 9 Nov 1998 19:34:12 EST
    ...kinda doesnt look "period" when ya got a new space age nylon, gore-tex polymer whatever tent set up outside your restored '65 split...
  • Re: Subject: Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 19 Jul 2003 01:28:57 +1200
    ...the run of vehicle: > T1a - 1950-1955 "Barndoor" Split-Window Bus > T1b - 1956-1967 Split-Window Bus > T2 - 1968-1979 "Bay Window" Bus > T3...
  • Re: 85' Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Thu, 6 Feb 2003 16:35:21 -0800
    > > It's not the 68 split window should i tell you that you'll *never* find a 68 splittie.... ever. -matthew
  • Re: Sell me your BUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    Historical mailing list
    3 Jul 1995 13:31:08 -0400
    are you selling any older busses with the front and rear split windows?? If so Email me.. AACJ@aol.com
  • Buses
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Mon, 18 Apr 1994 00:19:44 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Everything without a split window is a shameless imitation. (Moment of silence, please...) Thom '56 Kombi
  • Re: Lighthearted Vanagon content - Boy or Girl?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Tue, 7 Jun 2005 22:06:32 +0000
    62 split window Kombi ... "The turtle" 74 lime green Westy... "The Loaf" 78 Champagne edition Westy "Darling" 87 Syncro Westy "Cynosure"
  • 67 Volks Split Window Camper Van For Sale
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Oct 1994 21:56:01 -0800
    Very cherry 67 Campervan for sale. Has extensive drive train improvements. Very collectible. Reluctant sale. E-mail mico@cico.com for full details. Thanks.
  • 66 Camper
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 30 Dec 1995 20:32:35 -0500
    ...VW 66 Split Window bench seat pop-top camper. Serious inquiries only. 770-977-4982.
  • Splittie Centerfold! (drool!)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 Jan 96 16:18:06 CST
    Check out the funky split window bus in the CENTERFOLD of this week's US News and World Report next time you're at...
  • Re: DC area split window bus--free!
    Historical mailing list - Information Commons
    Fri, 12 Apr 1996 14:40:26 -0400
    PLEASE SOMEBODY RESCUE THAT BUS!!!! if i were down there i would be trying to sneak off work at be driving to get my...
  • RE: Old / new steering boxes
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 09 May 1995 21:02:57 EDT
    Are the old worm-and-peg of the '68 - '72 bay window buses different from the steering boxes of the pre '68 split window...
  • Re: F.S. Split Window Carcass
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Jun 1996 09:07:05 -0700
    Folks, When posting sightings like this please tell us what planet they are on!!! (State, City). Lockheed is the only clue. I figure LA...
  • Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 25 Apr 1997 01:18:15 -0400 (EDT)
    << 66 VW SPLIT WINDOW VANAGON, custom interior, 4 spd, runs exc, asking $1000. (203) 266-5088. Woodbury >> Hey, the best of both worlds!! A...
  • Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
    Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
    Fri, 15 Sep 1995 09:33:04 -0700 (PDT)
    ...But the split window bus is still way cool! I'm 6'2 as well and I really love the bay window I have...
  • VW Trek location
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Sat, 11 Aug 2001 22:48:45 -0400
    BTW, I am in Cincinnati, Ohio, but I am willing to ship the bike ANYWHERE! Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon...
  • Re: Trent, SD VANAGON/ vw YARD GOING OUT OF business
    Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
    Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:53:54 -0800
    ...Too bad all of his split window vans are gone.
  • Re: Vanagon envy?
    Historical mailing list - John Jensen
    Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:57:41 -0400
    ...My first half dozen vans were all split windows, mostly '66. I bought them because they were cheap and suited my needs; but I...
  • Ebrake Cable Question
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Fri, 21 Sep 2001 13:53:19 -0400
    Anyon know if I can put ebrake cables from a '91 onto my '83 water cooled?? Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20...
  • Ohio Bus Event URL correction
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 18:43:42 -0500
    Sorry, that url address should have been http://www.geocities.com/buses_n_boats Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You...
  • Re: VW rail-bus
    Historical mailing list - Tim
    Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:21:01 -0400
    Here is an interesting article on a split window rail bus from the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road). I remember back in 1997 going...
  • E Brake question
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Mon, 29 Oct 2001 16:30:31 -0500
    To change an emergency brake cable on my 83.5 Vanagon, do I have to remove the rear brake drum?? Peace, JB '66 Split...
  • Re: Buses
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Mon, 18 Apr 94 7:41:37 PDT
    ...Everything > without a split window is a shameless imitation. > > (Moment of silence, please...) > > Thom > '56 Kombi > Does that mean my '91 is a "Tart...
  • '48 Bug
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 22 May 1996 23:46:31 -0900
    Hi All, Any split window bug experts out there? I've found the mortal remains of a '48 and it *may* have some good...
  • DC area split window bus--free!
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Fri, 12 Apr 1996 14:09:28 -0400 (EDT)
    I saw a badly rusted but totally cool split window bus in the woods next to my sister's house. The owner seemed to...
  • Re: Vanagon envy?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin ...
    Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:14:02 -0700
    ...My first half dozen vans were all split windows, mostly '66. I > bought them because they were cheap and suited my needs; but I...
  • Re: If Only.....
    Historical mailing list - David
    Fri, 22 Dec 2000 16:34:11 +1100
    When I sign up can I have a cherry 65 Split window Kombi? Doesn't even have to be a 23 window... Can I...
  • Re: Exhausting work.... Advice solicited.
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:26:17 -0400
    ...that's like Split-window bus speed. Surely God didn't give us 90hp to go that slow? Just kidding around, Frank. :-) What is...
  • Split window Registry, Klaus Jacobsen , Denmark
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Apr 1995 11:16:20 -0400
    ...net!news > From: vwtelf@ibm.net > Newsgroups: rec.autos.vw > Subject: Split window Registry, Klaus Jacobsen , Denmark > Date: 23 Apr 1995 21:19:17...
  • mARTha's idea
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Fri, 28 Oct 94 10:08:20 CDT
    ...you folks? :) here goes my contribution: ___ __ __ _____ _____ (___) |__|__| |_____| |_____| o o o V o o===o ===== ===== ===== =___= bay-window split-window vanagon eurovan <front views, you didiots> joel
  • For Sale: '66 Adventurewagen split-window microbus
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 4 Jul 1999 02:31:33 EDT
    this isnt mine, but its for sale here locally in allentown pa, if anyones interested it has the fiberglass Adventurewagen highroof. motor and trans...
  • Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Fri, 15 Sep 1995 10:26:20 -0700 (PDT)
    ...My > wife wants to get a split window westy now! > I love my bay window too. But I would love to have a '50...
  • Re: Subject: Re: 16" wheels from other makes?
    Historical mailing list - Rich Barker
    Fri, 18 Jul 2003 08:05:32 -0700
    ...T1a - 1950-1955 "Barndoor" Split-Window Bus T1b - 1956-1967 Split-Window Bus T2 - 1968-1979 "Bay Window" Bus T3 - 1980-1992 Vanagon & Transporter...
  • Re: Splitty question
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 12 Oct 2016 12:51:50 -0700
    ​RE: '56 Splittie I'm far from any useful knowledge on such but I do know that a 1956 Split Window bus is into...
  • Mice cure-BFH
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Thu, 15 Nov 2001 11:05:16 -0500
    ...Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..."
  • Re: Where to start?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 25 May 2006 06:53:03 -0400
    ...I have always wanted a split windown van, I am sure you have made a few people on this list jealous with your new...
  • Splits F.S.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Sep 1995 10:09:32 EST
    67 VW Westfalia Camper. Split window, cooler, bed, pop-top, water pump. Has some rust. Nds some loving! $2300 (Buzzards Bay, MA) 508-563...
  • Rare 21 window Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Fri, 26 Jul 2002 05:41:12 -0700
    ...How bout a split window windshield? Phil Stanhope, 84 Westy w/Tiico __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo...
  • Re: Bus Spindles Needed
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 Mar 2009 11:41:07 EDT
    ...NET writes: > Hi all > Im in need of a set of Split window Bus spindles. A few years ago I borrowed > a set from...
  • Sulfur-like exhaust smell??
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Wed, 16 Jan 2002 10:55:30 -0500
    ...Running too lean???? Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..."
  • Re: Is there any way...
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Fri, 7 Sep 2001 23:22:49 -0400
    ...Need I say more?<< For us idiots, YES! Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
  • Re: Towing a Splittie with a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Thu, 24 Jan 2002 15:46:05 -0500
    ...The split-window bus would be towed on its own wheels using a tow bar that hooks onto the front beam. The trip is...
  • Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mancuso
    Thu, 24 Apr 97 13:30:13 -0400
    On 4/24/97 9:07 AM EST, Ron Van Ness said: >66 VW SPLIT WINDOW VANAGON, custom interior, 4 spd, runs exc, >asking...
  • Re: Burningman
    Historical mailing list - John Baker
    Tue, 13 Nov 2001 22:55:35 -0500
    ...all-over sunburn!<< WHERE DO I SIGN UP!?!?!?!?!?! Peace, JB '66 Split Window Camper '83 H20 Vanagon "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and...
  • Rearview Mirror
    Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
    Wed, 17 Sep 1997 16:55:08 -0600
    ...Ogden, Utah '86 Syncro GL [Rancid] '83.5 GL {sold} '59 Split Window camper {high-school ride -- wish I still had it!} '96 Jetta...
  • Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 30 Apr 1996 09:41:47 -0400
    ...Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648@lenti.med.umn.edu writes: >this research? Does anyone ever shorten Vanagons, or is it only split- >windows...
  • Bus Spindles Needed
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:14:06 -0400
    Hi all Im in need of a set of Split window Bus spindles. A few years ago I borrowed a set from someone and...
  • vw bus one of Cartalk's top 10 WORST cars!!!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Apr 2001 02:52:11 EDT
    did you AOL members see on your sign-on screen the picture of the vw split window bus? Car Talk nominates it in the...
  • Re: VW rail-bus (with Link)
    Historical mailing list - Tim
    Wed, 11 Jul 2007 21:07:19 -0400
    Tim wrote: > Here is an interesting article on a split window rail bus from the LIRR > (Long Island Rail Road). > I remember back in...
  • Atlanta Area Split Wanted
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 16 Jul 1995 19:24:44 -0400
    ...I've decided to go all the way and get a Split Window. I mean, that's what I always wanted anyways. So if...