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• Re: Alloy spare into an 83?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 00:03:12 -0500
  ...Oh, and get a steel spare. john > why dont you just run a steel spare?� you can run alloys and steels together..it doesnt...
• wheels (was syncro fuel tanks and snow tyres)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Fri, 17 Oct 1997 20:12:40 -0400
  In a message dated 97-10-17 18:34:31 EDT, malchik_2@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << Can I buy a set of steel wheels...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:11:32 -0700
  ...Stainless steel is still steel. You must mean mild or carbon steel. As I understand it, stainless steel is nothing more than carbon steel...
• Re: Lowering vanagon springs
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:48:53 -0400
  ...I used to work for a steel company that sold steel for many purposes, including auto springs. I had to learn about them. I...
• Stainless Steel Syncro Anyone??
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 21 Mar 2014 08:11:22 -0500
  A stainless steel Syncro would be a grand machine I'm sure, but perhaps not as far fetched as it may sound. Paving the...
• Martin's Dynomax Tubing: The results are in! Longish...
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Thu, 14 Jan 1999 18:52:18 EST
  A while back we had a thread going about whether or not the Dynomax Stainless Steel U-Bend which Martin Jagersand purchased was indeed...
• Re: bigger steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sun, 10 May 1998 14:47:20 EDT
  In a message dated 98-05-10 13:47:14 EDT, pdooley@GTE.NET writes: << Looking for bigger steel rims. Would like 15x6. Is...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:14:35 -0700
  ...Stainless steel is still steel. You > must > mean mild or carbon steel. > As I understand it, stainless steel is nothing more than carbon steel...
• Re: "Steel Wheels" (Rolling Stones, road music content ??)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 9 Feb 2004 22:10:25 -0800
  Kim Brennan wrote: > I believe there were a few (probably not US) 14" steel wheels made in > 6" wide rims. Tiico sells them. > > http...
• Re: Stainless?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 20:24:28 EDT
  ...The inlet pipe, outlet pipe and flanges are not stainless steel > but ordinary mild steel as in all other mufflers that are rusting away...
• Re: bigger steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
  Sun, 10 May 1998 18:52:15 -0400
  ...bigger steel wheels >In a message dated 98-05-10 13:47:14 EDT, pdooley@GTE.NET writes: > ><< > Looking for bigger steel rims. Would...
• 15" SA wheels - they are inexpensive
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Tue, 26 Jun 2001 16:51:49 EDT
  �ric, I got steel for strength, due to aluminum tendency to bend... http://www.tiico.com/prod02.htm Now available! 15 X 6" ET30...
• Re: Lowering vanagon springs
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Tue, 23 Aug 2005 19:30:07 -0500
  "Porsche 911 springs are probably heated treated, high alloy steel." Um, uh..... Exactly which 911 springs are we talking about here? The vast majority...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:47:37 -0700
  ...Stainless steel is still steel. You >> must >> mean mild or carbon steel. >> As I understand it, stainless steel is nothing more than carbon steel...
• Re: WTB: 15" Vanagon steel wheel
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 13:34:59 -0700
  To clarify, I did mean 15" steel wheel. I have 4 SA alloys and I'm hoping to find steel for the spare. If...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:14:51 -0400
  ...Stainless steel is still steel. You > must > mean mild or carbon steel. > As I understand it, stainless steel is nothing more than carbon steel...
• Re: Stainless Steel Syncro Anyone??
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 21 Mar 2014 07:47:57 -0700
  Way back in the day I saw a stainless steel 911 in the deutches museum in Munich. Alistair > On Mar 21, 2014, at 7...
• FS: 15" steel wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Dec 2001 00:08:20 EST
  more 15" 5x112 wheels for sale, these are steel. work on the vanagon. not mine, email the guy below. chris Subj: Steel Rims for...
• Re: Comprehensive Steel Wheel info! (RE: WTB: 15" Vanagon steel
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 7 Feb 2001 12:36:15 -0700
  https://www.tirerackwholesale.com/images_wholesale/steelwheels.pdf Keith mike and shari wrote: > > Could someone post the URL that directly goes to the PDF...
• Re: 15" steel wheels ?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Jun 2008 01:56:21 EDT
  In a message dated 6/2/08 1:27:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time, dhanson@GORGE.NET writes: > Are/were there any steel 15...
• Re: Stainless Steel Syncro Anyone??
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 21 Mar 2014 10:39:53 -0400
  ...9:11 JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > A stainless steel Syncro would be a grand machine I'm sure, but perhaps > not as...
• Re: 15" steel wheels?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 19 Aug 2003 08:54:11 -0400
  http://www.tiico.com/Vanagon%20Accessories.htm Has 15" steel wheels $445 for 5 ($89 Each) or get alloys for an extra $71 per...
• Re: "Steel Wheels" (Rolling Stones, road music content ??)
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 00:17:19 -0500
  I believe there were a few (probably not US) 14" steel wheels made in 6" wide rims. Tiico sells them. http://www.tiico.com...
• Big Brake + Steel Wheel ?
  Historical mailing list - Denis-F. Bastien
  Wed, 5 May 2004 18:15:50 -0400
  Hi, I saw at Gowesty web site that the SA Big brake kit do not fit with the 15 inches steel wheel ! Any suggestion...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:09:35 -0400
  ...Stainless steel is still steel. You >> must >> mean mild or carbon steel. >> As I understand it, stainless steel is nothing more than carbon steel...
• FS: vanagon custom steel rear bumper w/ hitch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 21:34:33 EST
  ...i have a custom steel vanagon rear bumper, with trailer hitch. uses stock bumper brackets.. heavy 1/4 inch thick steel. pity the fool...
• Re: Stainless Steel Head Studs
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 11:51:23 -0700
  ...Stainless steels, just like carbon steels, run the full gamut of strengths and hardnesses. Most stainless steels are in fact stronger than carbon steels...
• Re: Keys
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 6 Sep 2006 21:51:56 -0700
  > Locksmiths hate steel keys... apparently it dulls their cutting tools. Personally, I'd recommend calling around to find a locksmith who will cut a...
• Re: 15 Inch Steel Wheel Sources
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 12:40:15 -0500
  The only guys I know who sell 15" Steel Wheels for Vanagons are: http://www.tiico.com/prod02.htm I heard Tire Rack might...
• Re: what happened to my thrust washer?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 20 Apr 2011 20:24:01 -0400
  ...I don't know whether the Syncros came with a full set of steel wheels like this, or whether the steel wheel were sold...
• Re: 15" Steel Wheels
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:51:20 -0500
  Tiico sells 15" vanagon steel wheels: http://www.tiico.com/Vanagon_Accessories.htm Chris On 1/10/07, Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@vickersdesign.com> wrote...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:05:22 -0400
  ...Stainless steel is still steel. You >> must >> mean mild or carbon steel. >> As I understand it, stainless steel is nothing more than carbon steel...
• Re: "Steel Wheels" (Rolling Stones, road music content ??)
  Historical mailing list - ccc1
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 01:43:50 -0600
  VW did make a Vanagon 14 X 6 inch wide steel wheel, at least for the European market. I have seen a few on...
• Re: Steel Rim Question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 9 Apr 2011 20:49:42 -0700
  ...No change in steel wheel spec for Vanagons 80-91. BenT On Apr 9, 2011, at 8:27 PM, Mister Tom <TomsGroups@SALICOS.COM...
• Re: "Steel Wheels" (Rolling Stones, road music content ??)
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 10 Feb 2004 09:17:20 -0800
  ...Kim Brennan wrote: > I believe there were a few (probably not US) 14" steel wheels made in 6" > wide rims. Tiico sells them. > > http...
• Re: WTB 15" South Africa rims
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 02:43:11 EST
  ...but yes you can machine the centers...steel or alloy, doesnt matter. since theyre steelies, then you dont have to change your rear studs...
• Re: syncro transmission bash plate project finished
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jun 2012 22:34:28 -0700
  ...I assume the skid plate is usually steel? > > Why add more weight right? >
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:10:59 -0700
  ...Stainless steel is still steel. You >> must >> mean mild or carbon steel. >> As I understand it, stainless steel is nothing more than carbon steel...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 06:48:53 EDT
  ...Asbestos fibre ones and solid steel ones. It was though that the fibre ones were better for the stainless steel flange connections due to...
• Re: 15in steel wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 03:10:04 EST
  In a message dated 2/25/01 4:16:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, solomon_scott@YAHOO.COM writes: > Are there any 15 steel...
• Re: Metal brake line + short rear flex hose questions
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Tue, 21 Oct 2008 20:44:30 -0400
  ...Be prepared for this - even if you don't > plan on doing the steel lines, plans can change... It's a crappy job > doing...
• Re: 15" SA steel wheels who sells them
  Historical mailing list - Scott De Santi
  Sun, 30 Dec 2001 15:28:22 EST
  ...15" SA steel wheels who sells them? I see that Tiico and Gowesty has sets of steel wheels 15" ET 30 etc. etc. for...
• End caps, steel vs. plastic
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Mon, 15 Mar 2004 16:07:12 -0500
  ...Interestingly enough the steel caps, although heavier, are cheaper than the plastic caps. Anyone have any experience with steel caps? I think they may...
• Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Thu, 9 Aug 2001 13:45:00 -0400
  ...The corrosion of steel in air involves small charge imbalances in the sheet of steel itself. Water that condenses on the steel allows charge...
• Re: 15 Inch Steel Wheel Sources
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 09:37:54 -0700
  ...15 Inch Steel Wheel Sources > Would someone please direct me towards steel wheel sources - 15 inch. > > Thanks. > > John Rodgers > 88 Gl Driver >
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 23 Jul 2008 05:40:46 EDT
  ...Stainless steel cracks too. it's not 'some perfect metal.' ................and ............stainless steel coolant pipes are a very good application of the material, and...
• Re: Subject: Re: Want to paint camper roof
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Wed, 15 May 2002 10:40:33 -0500
  ...Terrence has been working on for almost 30 years---- Semi's---- Repeat after me----steel holding aluminum----steel holding aluminum---:>) Been this way forever...
• Re: WTB: 15" Vanagon steel wheel
  Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
  Tue, 6 Feb 2001 07:39:32 +1000
  South African T3 Volksiebuses (or Vanagons) and panel vans with the 1.8 litre Golf/Passat motor all came with 6Jx15 steel wheel rims...
• Re: Lowering vanagon springs
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 13:26:07 +1200
  ...I used to work for a >steel company that sold steel for many purposes, including auto springs. >I had to learn about them. I...
• Re: Stainless Steel Syncro Anyone??
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 21 Mar 2014 07:57:03 -0700
  RE: Stainless Steel Cars Can you spell Delorean?
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:24:35 -0700
  tryin' to stay quiet pretty much, but since when do 83.5 to 85 Vanagons have stainless steel main coolant pipes ? . what they are...
• Re: End caps, steel vs. plastic
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 20:33:46 -0600
  ...Interestingly enough the steel caps, although heavier, are cheaper than the plastic caps. Anyone have any experience with steel caps? I think they may...
• 1.5'' diameter steel coolant lines from Van Cafe
  Historical mailing list - nirav patel
  Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:49:44 -0600
  I'm upgrading my steel coolant lines on an 1984 westy with the 1.5'' diameter steel coolant line kit from Van Cafe. Was...
• New Steel Bumper and Syncro Bumper Maker
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:07:36 -0400
  http://steelnutz.auto.officelive.com/VANAGOS.aspx
• Source for 15" steel wheels- 35$ + shipping
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Tue, 13 Nov 2001 07:02:44 -0800
  Here is a source for the steel 15" 5x112 rims. The offset is 41mm so you may need a spacer. Not sure if it...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 12:54:33 -0700
  Those pipes are just mild steel with paint. On Tue, Jul 22, 2008 at 12:26 PM, Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@gmail.com> wrote...
• Re: The DEEP, DARK secret of fiberglass exhaust wrap discovered
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 15:26:13 -0400
  Ok - I thought they were stainless steel -- but will sit corrrected -- living proof that you have take what you see on this list with...
• Go Westy plate steel bumpers
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Sat, 14 Mar 2020 14:34:09 -0400
  Does anyone have experience with the Go Westy plate steel bumpers ( https://www.gowesty.com/product/made-in-usa/23578/gowesty-plate-steel-bumper...
• Re: Green camper
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 7 Nov 2008 09:32:22 -0800
  ...Steele <steele@geosci.uchicago.edu>wrote: > Folks, > NY Times Escape section today describes a prototype Westphalia > "Green camper" with diesel hybrid, GPS controlled solar...
• Re: Steel wheels
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 22 Jan 2007 17:04:16 -0500
  Jeff, I have a set of unmodified Passat 15" steel rims. Where are you located? Gary Gary McEachern Reading Ma 87 Wolfy Weekender (suby...