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Changes in Spare Tire clam shell for 205 tires
Historical mailing list
Mon, 4 Aug 2014 15:20:09 -0400
Does anyone have the specific changes VW made in the spare tire clam shell and wires to accommodate the wider 205 tires? I would...
WTB - Vanagon Left Square Headlight Shell
Historical mailing list - Mark Flynn
Wed, 05 Mar 1997 09:16:18 -0500
WTB for '86 Vanagon - Left square headlight shell Mark Flynn Winchester, VA
Re: OT - NVC - Shell Commercial
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:55:43 -0800
...OT - NVC - Shell Commercial RE: Ferrari and Shell Is there a limit on how many times I can watch it?
Re: OT - NVC - Shell Commercial
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:23:27 -0800
RE: Ferrari and Shell Is there a limit on how many times I can watch it?
BA6 shell FS
Historical mailing list - Rocko Flamefart
Fri, 27 Sep 96 10:51:00 -0500
...but i do have a shell from a BA6 heater. now this is just the stripped shell, no sensors, motor, switches, wiring, relays, etc...
Autobahn Vs. Shellzone coolant
Historical mailing list
Mon, 6 Nov 1995 20:03:18 -0800
The shop was out of Autobahn and suggested the Shellzone coolant for my 87 Syncro. Has anybody tryed it? Norberto
camshaft bearing shell - WTF?
Historical mailing list - Tom Lambas
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 15:19:00 -0500
...so I was installing my camshaft bearings (2.1 WBX) and both flanged shell halves have an index tab on them, but only one...
Re: westy insulation
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 21 Sep 2000 21:13:19 -0700
mmm, ever tried brushing shellac on fiberglass insulation? Shellac is a great wood finish, my favourite for ease of use, non-toxicity (if you...
Size for the clam shell bolt
Historical mailing list - T Collins
Mon, 24 Jul 2017 09:42:52 -0400
Hello, Who knows the correct size for the bolt that holds the clam shell in place? Mine extricated itself! Thank you, T.
Re: Changes in Spare Tire clam shell for 205 tires
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 4 Aug 2014 22:06:33 -0400
...Changes in Spare Tire clam shell for 205 tires Does anyone have the specific changes VW made in the spare tire clam shell and...
Re: What has happened to gasoline prices?
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
Thu, 18 Apr 1996 09:58:09 -0700 (PDT)
The Shell station outside my window here in Ballard Seattle Shell is asking 136.9 up from 132.9 yesterday. Jeffrey olson SEattle, WA
Re: FS Pop Top Shell ``
Historical mailing list - Tromper
Tue, 9 Jul 2002 23:13:52 -0700
...FS Pop Top Shell `` FS one dark blue pop top shell/luggage rack from a 1991 syncro westy in excellent condition inside and out...
Re: Michelin Defender LTX M/S 205/65/15 or 16"
Historical mailing list - Neil N
Thu, 1 Dec 2016 20:15:54 -0800
...I could strap the tire to the shell or make a standard type wheel hold down to shell. On 12/1/16, Dennis Haynes...
' 93 eurovan camper roofrack install
Historical mailing list - Adrian
Fri, 15 Feb 2002 14:00:21 -0800
Hello, I just bought a 93 eurovan with a camper shell. I want to put on a roof rack to hold a box carrier...
looking to get a fiberglass camper shell made in SF area
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Fri, 7 Mar 2003 04:02:37 EST
...I need to have some fiberglass camper shells made for my Double Cabs. Please pmail me of you have any leads. Thanks, BenT
FS Pop Top Shell ``
Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
Tue, 9 Jul 2002 09:53:01 -0700
FS one dark blue pop top shell/luggage rack from a 1991 syncro westy in excellent condition inside and out. Can throw in a...
Re: ' 93 eurovan camper roofrack install
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Fri, 15 Feb 2002 19:35:59 EST
...A mechanic told me to reinforce the inside of the shell with a few layers of fiberglass before drilling bolts. This sounds great but...
Re: Changes in Spare Tire clam shell for 205 tires
Historical mailing list - Michael Magnani
Mon, 4 Aug 2014 12:25:37 -0700
...Does anyone have the specific changes VW made in the spare tire clam shell and wires to accommodate the wider 205 tires?� I would...
Diesel fuel information from shell.
Historical mailing list - Dominique Cormann
Wed, 29 Dec 1999 03:36:14 -0500
http://www.shell.ca/oshell/diesel.htm Really interesting read, especially for canadians. -- ============================================================--------- Dominique Cormann Email: kozmik@home.com Homepage: http://kozmik.guelph.on...
Re: Size for the clam shell bolt
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:12:03 -0400
...09:42 T Collins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > Hello, > > Who knows the correct size for the bolt that holds the clam shell in...
Interior Lights
Historical mailing list - James morris
Tue, 15 Sep 1998 10:18:38 -0500
...The back rear light is not attached to the shell and I'm wondering if this is the problem. I'm thinking that it...
Re: Ooooooh, that wascally pilot bearing!
Historical mailing list
Thu, 23 Feb 1995 11:05:44 -0400
...This should now fit into the shell, just toggle it. You can pull out the shell by putting a long bolt and nut through...
Wanted: totally rust-free Syncro or Syncro Westy body shell
Historical mailing list - Westyman
Sun, 3 Aug 2003 00:34:13 -0700
...the smallest bit of seam rust) Syncro or Syncro Westy body shell, preferably with suspension bits intact. Interior, drivetrain, wheels, tires, lights, etc not...
Any interest in a NEW $1550 Adventurewagen outer shell?
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 12 Jun 2012 10:14:07 -0700
...I finally found a fabricator to produce Adventurewagen hightops but at $1550 for an outer shell and yet undetermined price for inner shell. No...
Re: Long, Big Rant about a Crappy VW Dealership -Chevron Gasoline
Historical mailing list - don spence
Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:57:32 -0700
I don't know anything about Chevron products but up here in Western Canada Chryslers and Shell didn't get along for a while...
Re: Group discount - Vanagon high tops
Historical mailing list - Veronica Fraga
Mon, 14 Jul 2003 09:53:24 -0400
Yes, this offer is for the shell only as a part. The shell is double layer, and it includes operable side windows/screens, exterior...
Anyone got a splittie shell FS?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 03 Nov 95 18:28 CST
...Anyone got a splittie shell FS? > >(Maybe)). Anyway, let me know if you got anything. You see I had a >dream last night where...
Re: looking to get a fiberglass camper shell made in SillyFish area
Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
Fri, 7 Mar 2003 13:57:02 +0100
I know a guy in Santa Cruz who can make you some cool fiberglass clam shells! He also makes giant fiberglass tropical Fish, Sting...
Re: camshaft bearing shell - WTF?
Historical mailing list - James Felder
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 16:52:59 -0500
...so I was installing my camshaft bearings (2.1 WBX) and both flanged > shell halves have an index tab on them, but only one...
Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
Historical mailing list - Jeanne Maly
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 13:56:45 -0700
...Since most of the cost of this would be in the building of the initial mold for the shell, I was wondering if anyone...
Re: tranny input shaft
Historical mailing list - Chris S
Sat, 22 Feb 2003 20:46:02 -0500
...I placed the punch against the flat surface of the shell lip and drove it with a hammer parallel to the shaft. A few...
Its Frydaye...howmany remember the Karmann Ghia "sportscar" TV commercial?
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 10 Nov 2000 06:25:15 -0500
...It was a spoof on the Shell gasoline commercials of the time. In the Shell commercial two cars were driving down the road.....one...
Re: [CONCH-L] Cypraea leucodon
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:11:54 -0700
...They are usually dead and leak green mucus from their shells. Most are single color but some do have dual color pattern which cna...
Re: camshaft bearing shell - WTF?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 23 Aug 2011 13:59:38 -0700
...so I was installing my camshaft bearings (2.1 WBX) and both flanged > shell halves have an index tab on them, but only one...
Shifter bushing assembly
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Sat, 29 Jan 2000 13:03:19 -0800
...I have removed the shell that contains all the plastic bits, and I can't figure out how it is supposed to come apart...
Clam shell mod for 15" whell
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Tschumperlin
Thu, 22 Jun 2006 13:04:05 -0700
...Can someone give me the details as to how to modify the clam shell to accomodate. Do you need to stow it flat? Thanks...
Tire size(s) that fits into clam shell
Historical mailing list - Rick N
Fri, 24 Jun 2022 09:53:47 -0700
Hi everyone, Looking into replacing the spare tire that is located in the clam shell. What tire and tire size would you recommend? The...
Clam shell mod
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Sat, 13 Sep 2014 06:37:08 -0500
Hi Volks! Yesterday I finished up the fabrication of my new clam shell, with some minor buffing with a flap disc a 215/75...
Re: New member's starting problem
Historical mailing list
Thu, 1 Dec 94 7:33:31 PST
...Shell costs a lot more. > Ouch!!! It is about $.10 more per gallon here in San Jose. > I don't know about San Jose...
odd heater fan part number Q?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sat, 25 Oct 2003 16:08:56 EDT
...The heater unit shell was not split and so it would seem had the original factory heater motor in the shell. I split the...
Re: list secrets revealed! Giant Shell org!!!
Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
Fri, 3 Dec 1999 08:18:30 -0800
...list secrets revealed! Giant Shell org!!! > GM, > > Your imagination is bigger than the joined forces of all of Hollywood's film > and soap manuscript...
Re: looking to get a fiberglass camper shell made in SillyFish area
Historical mailing list - Ian X
Fri, 7 Mar 2003 05:12:50 -0800
...looking to get a fiberglass camper shell > made in SF area > > > > Actually, anything within 2 hours of SF would be > OK. I need to...
Re: BA6 shell FS
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 27 Sep 96 12:37:46 CDT
...i smell burning Houg!!! :) >but i do have a shell from a BA6 heater. now this is just the stripped well, there you are...
Re: Headlight improvements IMHO
Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
Mon, 30 Oct 2000 21:15:04 -0500
...The light shells, the weather boots, >park light holders, 55/60W Hella UV Free H4 bulbs, 5W park light, H4 >connector and installation instructions...
Re: Clam shell question
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Sun, 5 Jan 2014 13:10:09 -0700
...I had to cut the rear of the clam shell and use a couple fence gate hinges that I modified to lower the rear...
Re: Any Suggestions for 24-hour,straight through driving road trip??
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:26:53 -0500
...The amount of work it takes to shell them using your mouth keeps me alert. I spit shells into an empty coffee cup, though...
Re: Size for the clam shell bolt
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:49:31 -0400
...Hello, Who knows the correct size for the bolt that holds the clam shell in place? Mine extricated itself! Thank you, T.
South African VW dealer & VW SA
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:07:38 +1300
...Embassy Volkswagen, fax (41) 54-1125 Shelleys VW, shellven@mweb.co.za The VW factory: Volkswagen South Africa, vwemaster@icon.co.za The RSA...
Re: Clam shell question
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Sun, 5 Jan 2014 16:07:59 -0700
...I had to cut the rear of the clam shell > and use a couple fence gate hinges that I modified to lower the rear...
Re: Lockable Cover for the Westy Luggage Rack
Historical mailing list - Jim Cain
Fri, 14 Apr 2000 17:19:47 -0400
...Since most of >the cost of this would be in the building of the initial mold for >the shell, I was wondering if anyone...
Re: Friday: So, where's the Westfalia version of this thing, komrade?
Historical mailing list - Mike Stewart
Fri, 13 May 2016 21:43:05 -0700
Nissan Pulsar NX? You could get something like a camper shell, came stock as a hatchback, or just take the top completely off. Though...
Repairing pop-top?
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 15:52:29 -0700
...coyote@vanagon.com Subject: (no subject) dear sir I am seeking info on repairng and refinishing a 1982 vw vanagan camper fiberglass shell including...
Re: Clam shell question
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 14 Jan 2014 22:50:52 -0500
...Clam shell question With the guards taken out my 15" tires and wheels just fit with no rubbing. They are 205/70/15 Nokian...
Re: luggage rack storage chest
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Wed, 17 May 2000 22:15:13 -0400
...Fires a 26 lb or something ridiculous like that shell, and sits on a crummy little lightweight tripod like you'd use for binoculars...
FREE 1984 Vanagon (body shell only) in Bay Area
Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
Tue, 29 Jun 2004 12:20:15 -0700
I have nice "shell" of an 1984 Vanagon located in Richmond, CA. Nothing much is left, (no doors, no powertrain, no dash, no gas...
Re: Bar's Leaks
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Tue, 2 Jan 2007 13:05:52 -0800
The almond shells is probably what accounts for the gritty stuff that had plugged the radiator in my '85. Found a bunch of gritty...
Re: odd heater fan part number Q?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sat, 25 Oct 2003 22:27:25 EDT
...The heater unit shell was not split and so it would seem had the original factory heater motor in the shell. I split the...
Re: oh, yeah ... Whatshisname is coming back this weekend.
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Tue, 23 Aug 1994 08:37:30 -0700 (PDT)
...The way to disable even this kind of salvageability (sp? :-) ) is to >change the shell in the /etc/passwd file to be some non...
Looking for SFBay Salvage Yard to Accept Van Shell
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Fri, 17 Sep 2004 15:37:07 -0700
Hi, I'm looking for a salvage yard in the SF Bay area that will accept a shell van for crushing or parts. I...
Re: TiiCo engine
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:54:25 +1200
...Contact Shelleys at <shellven@mweb.co.za>. Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1969 Kombi with Corvair 2.4 & Powerglide 1975 Kombi...