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Re: Car covers for Vanagon/beating the sun
Historical mailing list - Terry
Thu, 24 May 2001 21:52:24 -0500
A Noah cover by Covercraft is light weight and breathes to release any moisture that may get under it. Excellent cover. The Evolution 4...
Vanagon Cover?
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Tue, 15 Aug 2017 11:00:09 -0400
...Bus Depot has a "Deluxe" cover for $200 while I can get a Noah Covercraft cover for $255. What is general consensus on a...
RE: source for cover, '90 westy
Historical mailing list
Thu, 26 Sep 96 17:26:21 EDT
**eric states that it's not a good idea to cover a vehicle i agree in part. it's not a good idea to...
Re: Valve covers
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Sat, 17 Jun 2006 08:36:52 -0700
...I cannot remember if old Type I > style valve covers fit on Wasserboxers. I remeber that the cover gaskets are > the same. > > Yep. Same...
Re: Push covers/enging tins
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 10 Sep 2008 19:28:54 -0400
Mike S wrote: > Sorry for the confusion, but when someone says "push rod covers," that > describes valve covers or push rod tubes to me...
P/N 255 601 149 A wheel covers
Historical mailing list - john Lauterbach
Tue, 1 Jul 2014 14:33:18 -0400
Subject wheel covers are on my '84 Vanagon. Van had been out-of-service for several months as a vehicle with A/C was...
Re: winter covers?
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 21 Jan 2002 17:42:37 -0500
> I have been looking for a winter cover for the Vanagon > They are on the web at www.coverking.com. > The covers fit good...
85 Westy Utility Covers and spring
Historical mailing list - Steve Laurenzano
Mon, 1 Apr 2002 17:37:25 -0500
Looking for some help regarding the utility hookup covers. The water tank cover has a broken spring and the water hookup is missing the...
Re: hubcaps
Historical mailing list - Steven G Wacker
Fri, 4 Feb 2000 15:20:31 -0800
A wheel cover is a cover for a wheel to make it look like a wheel without a cover!! : ) Steve On Fri, 4 Feb...
For Sale: jumpseat sidepanels/trim covers
Historical mailing list
Tue, 13 May 2003 12:34:09 EDT
for sale; jumpseat sidepanels/trim covers. theyre the covers that cover the sides of your jumpseat. i have right side only. grey or black...
Re: Valve covers
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 17 Jun 2006 12:49:52 -0700
There are some really nice finned aluminum EMPI covers I keep on seeing at BowWow that I might have to buy sometime! :-) Jake On...
Re: Source for cover, 90 Westy
Historical mailing list
Thu, 26 Sep 1996 17:07:23 -0400
In a message dated 96-09-25 22:25:25 EDT, you write: << but covers are water proof. >> Eric havent you bought a car...
anti-theft for car cover?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Wed, 24 Nov 2004 01:41:48 EST
Since my Tyvek Bus cover was just stolen off my Bus from my driveway, I'm looking for suggestions to keep the next one...
Re: leaking valve cover gaskets
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 23 Feb 1995 09:49:45 -0800 (PST)
try cleaning up the valve cover where the gasket lies until its shiny and spotless. Then glue the gasket to the cover with some...
Re: Fwd: Seat covers, mats, NVC
Historical mailing list - Tim
Sun, 17 Dec 2000 12:03:52 -0500
Check out Eclipse Covers at out their web site at www.eclipsecovers.com I bought a dash cover for my 87 Camper from these...
free propane tank regulator cover
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Thu, 3 Jan 2002 13:18:52 -0800
Free regulator cover for Vanagon propane tank If anyone needs a regulator cover for the stock propane tank I will send this to you...
Re: help w/choosing westy car cover
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 29 Nov 2004 11:19:25 -0500
> I garage store my 85 westy for the winter and have been using > lots of sheets to cover it but would like a light...
does anyone sell just a replacement hook up cover
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Mon, 19 Sep 2005 11:15:18 -0400
does anyone sell just a replacement hook up cover? My water storage tank- fill up cover blew off going down the road. All I...
Re: Triple A upgrade
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:16:23 -0600
...So, if the AAA in my state does not include RV in the name for the premium coverage, but covers them, and Bubba in...
wanted: cover experiences and comments
Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
Thu, 11 Sep 2003 21:47:25 -0700
Dear Listees, I'm thinking of buying one or two covers to protect my Westies when I move to Reno. One van may be...
seat covers
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Wed, 16 Mar 2005 11:19:16 -0500
...I'm looking for partial sheepskin seat covers (or even other covers), so that the armrests do not have to be removed. Someone mentioned...
WTB: Steering column cover
Historical mailing list - James Kim
Sat, 10 Sep 2016 15:07:38 -0700
My newly bought 84 Tintop is missing the steering column cover. If anyone has an extra set (the small top cover and the long...
Re: Subject: Leaking valve covers
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 31 Dec 2002 00:32:51 -0800
I may have the same covers as you. Semi-finned made in taiwan. I thought they were Gene Berg, but they may have been...
Re: steering wheel covers was: CB mounting
Historical mailing list - Don Spence
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 09:10:25 -0600
I can understand that re the elasticized fuzzy slip on covers that were marketed in the 70's and perhaps earlier. You know, the...
Re: Sources needed - Vanagon Cover
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:29:25 -0500
I got custom car covers for my Vanagons from one our online vendors (BusDepot, GoWesty, or Van-Cafe). I got the heavy StormShield type...
Subject: Leaking valve covers
Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
Mon, 30 Dec 2002 18:54:49 -0600
...They fit fine under the leak free factory valve covers. This summer I installed a pair of aluminum EMPI valve covers. I now have...
Re: A cover for my Westy....
Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee Uzzi
Thu, 25 Sep 1997 14:47:34 -0700
I would also like any info anybody has on Westy covers. Thanks! Chris > List members: > > I've covered my Syncro Westy for the last...
A cover for my Westy....
Historical mailing list - Jim Spevacek
Thu, 25 Sep 1997 12:46:20 CST
...I've covered my Syncro Westy for the last several years with an old parachute. I'd like to upgrade my cover. The question...
Re: help w/choosing westy car cover
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sun, 28 Nov 2004 15:44:26 -0800
I'd like one of those car covers that make your car look like a piece of junk like on that TV commercial for...
FS: Gray Seat covers
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 1 Jun 1999 12:43:52 -0700
I have a brand new (still in the box) set of Sagaz Select #20 seat covers in "Gray Herringbone". Due to an ordering foul...
Re: Sources needed - Vanagon Cover
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Tue, 14 Mar 2006 10:16:24 -0500
> I got custom car covers for my Vanagons from one our online > vendors (BusDepot, GoWesty, or Van-Cafe). I got the heavy > StormShield type...
Wanted Van Car cover
Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
Sun, 27 May 2001 10:15:50 -1000
Wanted Van Car cover: Anyone have a used car cover for a Vanagon Dan
Re: heater cover plate removal?
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:52:34 -0400
Rocky, As Chris replied, the cover slides straight aft, but it may take a good yank to get it moving, watch the dash lip...
Best Deal on Van / Bus Covers
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Mon, 21 Jan 2002 23:35:51 -0600
...Got a top of the line, Covercraft "Noah" cover for my 74 Westy in July, for $156.00 delivered from Blue Ribbon Motoring--- ( 1...
Re: oil leaking from valve cover 91 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
Fri, 12 Sep 2003 08:15:12 -0700
Maybe this is rare, but I had a valve cover that began leaking like crazy. Turned out the cover was warped and nothing short...
Re: metal cover for refrigerator vent
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Mon, 5 Dec 2011 13:24:34 -0700
...Then someone who had a black cover pointed it that it was a white plastic cover sprayed black. Voila! No more UV damage. I...
Re: Fwd: Need advice on a van cover...
Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
Fri, 2 May 2008 19:15:17 -0400
I've had mine parked outside covered by a material called Weathershield HP, which was made by CoverCraft. Good fit overall, with a cable...
Wheel covers
Historical mailing list - Vernon Craddock
Thu, 14 May 1998 10:56:43 -0700
I seem to have lost one of my wheel covers (I found it, but it had already been run over...). Anyone out there have...
Seat cover replacements
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Sat, 15 Sep 2012 18:50:44 -0700
Hi folks, Does anyone have any experience with Vanagon seat cover replacements from "SewFine" http://www.sewfineproducts.com/index.html 1984-1991 STATIONARY #25...
Re: Source for cover, 90 Westy
Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
Wed, 25 Sep 1996 22:09:10 -0400 (EDT)
...If you do cover your van, park it in a dry lot, (no over dirt) area, and some how vent the cover! I have...
Re: complete cover for westy...
Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
Mon, 24 Aug 1998 12:33:08 -0700
...I purchased a Covercraft Ultralon car cover for our Miata, and it works very well for the outdoors. You can reach them on the...
need advice on how to pull sliding door cover off and not ruin paint or cover
Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:30:01 -0400
anybody got any BTDT on the cover? Mark
Re: Valve cover questions
Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:16:15 -0800
The valve cover from the upright engine is the same (up to 71).� The valve cover from the pancake engine (72-79) is different...
Re: Truly Vanagon Content (no swill, dung, offal, vomit or ...)
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 24 Nov 2004 14:58:11 -0800
Have Tyvel cover on my 930s. Threw a ratty old car cover to hide it. Been safe for over a year. BenT On Wed...
Re: Truly Vanagon Content (no swill, dung, offal, vomit or ...)
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 24 Nov 2004 14:59:08 -0800
Have Tyvek cover on my 930s. Threw a ratty old car cover to hide it. Been safe for over a year. BenT On Wed...
Re: 1993 Westfalia - van cover?
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 1 Apr 2023 12:04:45 -0700
...check here https://gowesty.com/products/ultratect-cover-for-pop-tops https://www.busdepot.com/body-exterior/car-van-covers/camper-covers On Sat...
Re: for sale: vanagon westy floor track covers
Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
Tue, 5 Oct 1999 07:45:17 -0700
...What condition are they in? Is it a complete set? Are the fasteners to secure the covers to the rails included? How much? Where...
help w/choosing westy car cover
Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
Sun, 28 Nov 2004 18:08:23 EST
I garage store my 85 westy for the winter and have been using lots of sheets to cover it but would like a light...
Re: upper steering colmn cover w/ heated switch hole
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 Aug 2005 18:33:25 EDT
...How is this different fro mthe standard cover? Don't all covers have the > little switch cover you can pop out and then replace...
AAA card
Historical mailing list - Robert Mendonca
Wed, 12 May 2004 14:51:52 -0700
Personally, we wouldn't have any other road service coverage. We even updated our coverage last year to the "Plus" coverage specifically for our...
vanagon seat covers
Historical mailing list
Thu, 14 Sep 95 09:24:59 EDT
...Whipme sale catalog has seat covers at 14% off. Has anybody installed these seat covers on their vanagon's seats? Are they any good...
Re: Q - Best cover for Westy?
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Mon, 5 Jul 1999 18:00:05 -0600
>> Anyone have a suggestion for a good cover for a Westy? It needs to be >> "weather proof" since Klaus will be spending some time...
Captain's Chair vs. Kitchen top cover
Historical mailing list - Oxroad
Tue, 4 Jan 2011 18:41:51 -0800
Hey folks-- When did the configuration on the Westfalia kitchen top cover change to where the front-most corner is tapered or rounded, and...
Spare Tire Cover
Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 06:58:22 -0700
Once upon a time I saw a spare tire cover for sale on one of the vendors' websites that had imprinted on it, "Syncro...
Re: Bolt on valve cover gaskets
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 29 Nov 2002 11:11:32 -0600
If standard valve cover gaskets leak .......... Remove the spring bails and re tension them then install new valve cover gaskets. Inspect the valve covers...
Wheel Covers
Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
Mon, 27 Oct 1997 22:50:03 -0800
Looking for wheel covers to replace hubcaps. Do I have to buy Volks covers or anything would fit...like the ones that WalMart or...
Battery re-installation
Historical mailing list - M=
Sun, 19 Mar 2000 13:00:43 -0500
...When I reinstalled it the hinged cover would not clip down due to the battery being too tall. This was caused by the plastic...
Re: cheap neoprene seat covers
Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
Mon, 1 Mar 2004 18:39:23 -0800
Cabelas has/had a generic rear & front bucket seat covers lots cheaper coated nylon type. www.cabelas.com try there. Lloyd -----Original Message----- From...
Re: Need advice on a van cover...
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 2 May 2008 13:27:06 -0600
...that will impress your neighbors & keep your vanagon covered, but accessible while not trapping moisture? The cover will only last about as long as...
Engine Bay, Pass Side...that Fibreboard Cover
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 15 Jun 2022 23:27:34 +0000
...a black Fibreboard Cover. Does anyone know what was the intended purpose of this cover? There was never a cover on opposite Driver Side...