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• Re: sounds like a go-cart
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 09:05:55 EDT
  ...Or maybe just going up the rear hatch and from the wheelwells. Bill
• Re: gears for syncro 16--tall tires
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Aug 1997 15:12:57 -0700
  > Now all we have to determine is how narrow a 31.5" tall tire would have to > be to fit in the wheelwells with...
• Re: sounds like a go-cart
  Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 06:10:58 -0700
  ...Or maybe just going up the rear hatch and from the wheelwells. Bill --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA...
• Tires (Aaaaaaaagh!)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Thu, 24 Dec 2009 10:32:08 -0800
  ...So, will Yokohama Geolandar HT-S 225-70-15s fit in Cunegonde's wheelwells? New rims are Audi 7 x 15 ET46 (spacers and...
• Pete Sellers loves his Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 19:05:15 EDT
  ...flaw of which is the proportion of the tires in the wheelwells; another rationale for 15" wheels). But talk to me about performance. How...
• Re: Kool Patch
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 00:06:26 EST
  ...thanks, Anthony > > > personally if you still have orig paint in your wheelwells then id just leave it alone. oh and stop talking about POR...
• Deja vu'
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Aug 1997 17:12:57 -0400 (EDT)
  In a message chris writes: >Deja Vu.... :<) The '70's are back!!! >(ever seen all those splitties w/ the hacked out wheelwells, and wondered...
• Re: Value of a '66 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 08:12:17 EST
  ...Rocker rust is to be expected, but what does it look like under the front floor, at the rear of the front wheelwells, under...
• Re: Extra gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 10:34:28 +1200
  ...Looking into the 2WD rear wheelwells, there's an awful lot of empty space above the trans where Bays and Syncros have theirs. Conversely...
• AW: Sahara Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Sat, 18 Oct 1997 11:15:31 UT
  ...Thank You. ==== The Vanagon you mentioned is in Germany, but there is a group purchase for plastic wheelwells by the vanagon mailing list. Parts...
• POR 15
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 11:50:16 EST
  ...in otherwords, its fine to use in your wheelwells etc, but i wouldnt use it on the outside of your van where it needs...
• '54 deluxe progress
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 18:25:45 -0800
  ...The blasting itself is pretty straightforward and easy, its just trying to get the undercoating off the wheelwells and stuff thats a pain. Any...
• Re: The Ultimate Hall of Shamer
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Tue, 09 Apr 1996 09:46:47 -0700
  Tom Forhan wrote: > In the > dark of wheelwells, against the sand, I saw antennae. Longusta, spiny lobster, > in the Bahamas we call them crayfish...
• Re: bigger wheels f/ syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Aug 1997 01:35:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...are back!!! (ever seen all those splitties w/ the hacked out wheelwells, and wondered why someone would do such a thing???... :<) Hmmm...whats next...
• Re: OEM Mercedes 16X8J 5 spoke alloy rims
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:11:49 -0400
  ...8'' wheels also protrude quite a bit from the wheelwells. There's a sticky thread on Samba "What wheels fit" where I posted a...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 14:52:37 -0600
  ...Hands I have actually performed a Replacement of a Few C'O's & Grommets from the WheelWells with out dropping the Tank ~ ORR~ DeanB
• Re: Value of a '66 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 15 Mar 2002 09:03:35 -0800
  ...like under the > front > floor, at the rear of the front wheelwells, under the double doors, > behind > the front windshield rubber seals, and in...
• Re: Preventing Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 21:58:32 -0700
  "in the 30's and 40's, he'd > spray the used oil up all > under the car inside the wheelwells, while it was...
• Re: Kool Patch = BAD IDEA
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 11:11:58 EST
  ...slathering copious amounts of that tar sh*t under your van and in the wheelwells will MAKE YOUR VAN RUST. over a short period...
• Re: still getting gas fumes
  Historical mailing list - Karl
  Thu, 1 Jun 2000 09:02:13 -0400
  Jeff, Did you check the lines going to the overflow tanks in the wheelwells? The braided lines can rot, soak up fuel when full...
• Re: gears for syncro 16--tall tires
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 07 Aug 1997 17:13:40 -0400
  ...5" tall tire would have to be to fit in the wheelwells with the 16"/sawzall/plastic-wheelwell setup without bumping into other suspension...
• Re: Tires (Aaaaaaaagh!)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 17:28:09 -0500
  ...So, will Yokohama Geolandar HT-S 225-70-15s fit in Cunegonde's > wheelwells? New rims are Audi 7 x 15 ET46 (spacers and...
• Re: rust between rear panels, 91 gl camper
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 2000 10:00:31 EDT
  ...and do the same thing inside the rear wheelwells, where the seam is leaking (it leaks from behind) chris
• Re: Carat to Syncro interior swap
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 04:22:06 EDT
  ...because there are no fuel expansion tanks in syncro's front wheelwells :<) (thanks for reminding me, kim :<) chris
• Re: Tires (Aaaaaaaagh!)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 10:54:32 -0500
  ...So, will Yokohama Geolandar HT-S 225-70-15s fit in Cunegonde's wheelwells? New rims are Audi 7 x 15 ET46 (spacers and...
• Re: And now for something REALLY important
  Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:31:25 -0400
  ...reads 120 or so, because of heat from the radiator, etc. Wheelwells, area behind turn signals, space above spare tire all seem like pretty...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 09:17:51 -0700
  ...6.) Porsche Boxter motor or Audi V6 7.) 16" wheels and wheelwells that take them without modification 8.) Optional bench seat up front (like...
• Re: Preventing Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 00:29:52 EDT
  ...spray the used oil up all under the car inside the wheelwells, while it was on the lift in the garage.. it was effective...
• Syncro Westie - Spare Tire
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  31 Jul 1995 13:41:13 EST
  ...This size is not listed in Bentley or the Vanagon archives, but I know they will fit the alloy rims and wheelwells. Of course...
• Re: rust between rear panels, 91 gl camper
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 8 May 2000 11:22:01 -0300
  ...and do the > same thing inside the rear wheelwells, where the seam is leaking (it leaks from > behind) chris
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 13:58:25 -0700
  ...Hands I have actually performed a > Replacement of a Few C'O's > > & Grommets from the WheelWells with out dropping the Tank ~ > > > ORR~ DeanB >
• Re: Tire Chains for Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Sat, 19 Nov 2005 18:51:29 +0000
  ...if they get > loose, they ruin your wheelwells. and be aware of the low top speed you can > do with chains. > > florian > > >
• Re: My Van Runs Now 245/75/16 Re: anything special I should do after vans been sitting?
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 10:26:22 -0700
  ...All I have to do now is a few heavy wacks on the back of my > front wheelwells with a sledgehammer and I will...
• Re: RUST HOLE
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 00:32:43 EDT
  ...front footwells are rotted out, inside the rear of the front wheelwells, the bottom of the sliding door is totally rotted away, and the...
• "Clear Tape" on the wheel well? WAS Seam rust. Yuck.
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 20 Apr 2000 07:53:12 -0400
  ...to have rockGuard sprayed on the lower body sections, and the wheelwells - but I haven't done that yet - so I can't talk...
• Re: And now for something REALLY important
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 18 Sep 2007 11:12:30 -0700
  ...It always reads 120 or so, because of heat from the > radiator, etc. > > Wheelwells, area behind turn signals, space above spare tire all seem...
• do NOT use BONDO to fix RUST...wasRe:Body filler on primer/rust treatment paint?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 May 2007 12:03:41 EDT
  ...ie, behind the seams on the inner wheelwells or the leaky westy fill ports where the water is coming thru in the first place...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 09:41:51 -0700
  ...6.) Porsche Boxter motor or Audi V6 > 7.) 16" wheels and wheelwells that take them without modification > 8.) Optional bench seat up front (like...
• Re: Boeshield T9 vs POR-15 Rust Prevention
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 30 Sep 2004 12:56:56 EDT
  ...is where your seam rust originates..the cracks/seams INSIDE your wheelwells/body cavities.. out of sight.. NO coating or treatment whatsoever will stop...
• My Van Runs Now 245/75/16 Re: anything special I should do after vans been sitting?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 10 Feb 2003 12:08:11 -0500
  ...All I have to do now is a few heavy wacks on the back of my front wheelwells with a sledgehammer and I will...
• bucking is gone
  Historical mailing list - Gina
  Tue, 28 Mar 2000 23:52:17 -0500
  ...Would someone please tell me what the reserve tanks inside both the front wheelwells hold? Regards, Gina
• Re: Bus passes up a Porsche GT3
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 22:07:22 +0100
  ...Only on second look one would see the different proportions of the body (especially the wheelwells) in contrast to a stock beetle. So the...
• New 15" wheels and tires for OTTO!
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 01:30:45 -0400
  ...I think this is the largest tire that will fit without modifications to the body, and oh do they fill up the wheelwells nicely...
• Re: ??Syncro Fuel Leaks??
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 23:25:59 EDT
  ...The smell is very faint and coming from both wheelwells. I CANNOT smell it in the engine compartment and there is no evidence of...
• Just Kampers mud flaps arrived
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 08:30:48 -0800
  ...My van already has black plastic fender extensions on the trailing edge of the wheelwells that interferes with mounting the mud flaps. Anyone know...
• Interesting 57 Single Cab--California
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Fri, 10 Nov 1995 09:43:22 -0600 (CST)
  ...Does it have the original bumpers? >Are the wheelwells cut? Any rust? How are the gates? Original front blade only. Wheelwells are untouched. And...
• Re: POR 15
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 18:28:29 -0800
  ...to be topcoated. > in otherwords, its fine to use in your wheelwells etc, but i wouldnt use it > on the outside of your van...
• Re: Extra gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 04:06:23 +0200
  ...Looking into the 2WD > rear wheelwells, there's an awful lot of empty space above the trans where > Bays and Syncros have theirs. No...
• Re: Undercoating your Westy
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 15:14:28 -0500
  ...laid many coats of truck bed liner over the untire underbody & wheelwells. I powerwash this van on a weekly basis when it is salty...
• Re: Undercoating your Westy
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 16 Nov 2004 07:13:38 -0800
  ...laid many coats of truck bed liner over the untire underbody & wheelwells. I powerwash this van on a weekly basis when it is salty...
• Re: '78 Bus Identity Crisis
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:51:22 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Safare has two small permanent benches on either side over the wheelwells, and the bed is a U-shaped contraption with two piano hinges...
• Re: tire chains / cables on snows?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 29 Aug 2007 20:05:25 -0400
  ...try them out ahead of time, make sure they clear the wheelwells, and go slow when you have them on. Raymond On 8/29...
• Removal Instructions for the black fender extensions on a Syncro was: Just Kampers mud flaps arrived
  Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 16:27:28 -0700
  ...My van already has black plastic fender > extensions on the trailing edge of the wheelwells that interferes with > mounting the mud flaps. Anyone know...
• Re: '89 (was '90) Vanagon with wheelchair lift
  Historical mailing list - Tony Gould
  Wed, 2 May 2001 18:08:36 -0700
  ...the funny thing is this van spent 4 winters in Illinois and there is no sign of rust in the wheelwells or underbody - makes...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 16:39:34 +0000
  ...6.) Porsche Boxter motor or Audi V6 > 7.) 16" wheels and wheelwells that take them without modification > 8.) Optional bench seat up front (like...
• Re: The Ideal vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 16 Oct 2003 10:33:09 -0700
  ...6.) Porsche Boxter motor or Audi V6 > 7.) 16" wheels and wheelwells that take them without modification > 8.) Optional bench seat up front (like...
• Re: fuel tank seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 4 Apr 2016 20:44:59 -0400
  ...Hands I have actually performed a > Replacement of a Few C'O's > > & Grommets from the WheelWells with out dropping the Tank ~ > > > ORR~ DeanB >
• Re: Kool Patch
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 01:53:00 EST
  ...some of the most solid vehicles i've seen are ones that have never been undercoated..with factory paint still in the wheelwells.. chris
• Re: '54 deluxe progress (suggestions)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Mar 1996 23:14:18 -0500
  ...Dean (busfarmr) came by and helped. >The blasting itself is pretty straightforward and easy, its just trying to >get the undercoating off the wheelwells...
• Re: '87 Syncro GL tail light bulb needed
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 18:25:51 -0500
  ...on the door? like the old 71-79 buses? behind the wheelwells? like the 68-70 buses? that would be more "symmetrical" (with respect...