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• Re: bURNINGvAN 07
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 15:59:00 -0800
  ...Friday, January 26, 2007 4:15 PM > :::To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > :::Subject: bURNINGvAN 07 > ::: > :::Burners, > ::: > :::Tomorrow is the big day. > ::: > :::The type one...
• Re: "California tops" ?
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 15:30:01 -0600
  ...Florian On Thu, Jul 17, 2008 at 2:55 PM, Don Hanson <dhanson@gorge.net> wrote: > So anyhow, are those tops that go up...
• Re: Damaged fiberglass rear bumper... can it be repaired?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 2000 09:56:58 EDT
  In a message dated 5/7/00 6:23:51 PM Eastern Daylight Time, ktaylor@PREMIER1.NET writes: << 've got a '91 Westy Multivan...
• Re: Significant improvment: Less wind deflection
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 16:49:57 -0700
  ...The recommended pressures are the same for both types even though one type could take much more. Don't you think if there was...
• RE: Wannabus seeks advice - part 2
  Historical mailing list - Dave Backe
  Thu, 08 Feb 96 18:08:51 -0700
  ...2 weeks in Cali! I was in Monterey a couple of months ago, and got a sore neck spotting all of the pristine type...
• Re: which extinguisher?
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 09:14:49 -0700
  ...these things should be checked and refilled every 2 or 3 years... the powder can settle to the bottom and cake up so that...
• Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:33:02 -0500
  ...The motor home had four heavy duty wet type 12 volt deep cycle marine batteries. Those things would supply all the power I needed...
• Re: What? Not Air Conditioning?!?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 29 Mar 2000 08:58:12 -0700
  ...It takes up approximately 1/2 of the storage space > under the seat. It vents to the outside with a 4" heater type hose...
• Re: Pop top shelf
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 4 Jun 2007 13:56:21 -0700
  ...my list posting this morning. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: Propane lines
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 3 Apr 2015 20:01:16 -0400
  ...as used for water supply to residential type fridge) >> Also, ask the RV shop about which type of >> nut to use. IIRC, the shop...
• Re: Upper ball joint - WTF? GOT IT!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 17 Feb 2007 09:29:59 -0800
  ...He's a wine drinker. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: Soundproofing '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:48:03 -0600
  On Oct 20, 2012, at 5:32 PM, Karl Wolz <wolzphoto@Q.COM> wrote: Where do indeed to add sound deadening (and what type...
• Re: Bilsteins 2 different types?
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Tromp
  Sat, 15 May 2004 13:38:48 +0000
  ...when i replaced my old > Bilsteins with newer Bilsteins on my 2wd 85'....My > newer ones had larger piston rod/shaft diameter, AND > instead...
• Re: LVC. Bracket Design: Captive Nuts; A "Last Resort" ?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sat, 13 Oct 2018 17:50:26 -0700
  ...13, 2018 at 1:10 PM Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: >> On one part, I recall tack welding a flanged type nut .jpg...
• Re: Dometic Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak VE3SMF
  Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:05:55 -0700
  ...http://www.ebay.de/itm/Camping-Kuhlschrank-Kuhlbox-Privileg-230V-12V-Gas-Selbstabholer-Koln-/390610895073?pt=DE_Sport_Camping_Zubeh%C3%B6r_K%C3...
• Re: Those of you saving your pennies for a Jake Raby aircooled motor take note ..
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 19:33:41 -0500
  >What he was saying is building a stock 2 liter for a vanagon is something he >no longer does..He turns folks on to...
• Re: Abbreviations
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 17 Jan 2001 18:19:23 +1200
  ...Andrew Grebneff Dunedin, New Zealand VW & mollusc nut 1984 VW Type 25 Caravelle (currently SVX engine; waiting for a Porsche trans) 1985 Mitsubishi Galant...
• Re: Anyone have a Carfax I can use?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Mon, 27 Aug 2007 15:53:26 -0700
  ...Yeah, we don't have much tolerance for Third-world cars here. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia...
• Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 29 Sep 2007 12:08:08 -0700
  Whatcha got in mind? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility Trailer...
• Re: Local Vanagonite in latest issue of Vanity Fair
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 07:53:18 -0800
  ...Ron.. > Then who's Ron? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74 Utility...
• Re: Harbor Freight IR Laser Thermometer
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 1 May 2012 13:13:17 -0400
  got mines at Amazon, $20, shipped free if yer order's over $25, which mine are every time. Type ir thermometer into the search...
• Re: steering rack u-joint
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 09:58:02 -0400
  At 10:54 PM 7/28/2009, Scott Daniel - Turbovans wrote: >At the moment I can't say if the non-PS part is...
• Re: Questions: Clear Coat and Westie Stoves & "Geez my Vanagon i
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 10:58:00 EDT
  In a message dated 98-04-23 02:04:28 EDT, SyncroHead@AOL.COM writes: << The metallic colors are clearcoat type paint, while the...
• Re: Socializing
  Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
  Fri, 28 May 1999 12:42:01 -0700
  ...The closest I came was one type 2 Westy. It was very odd since Vanagons, Westys, Syncros, etc. are all very common in my...
• Re: Toolkit
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 23 Nov 1999 22:23:14 -0800
  ...is the type of crape that should never make it to the list. > > Eric 86-VW4x4 > vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z > Pittsburgh, PA USA...
• Another *&#$##** Virus is out (No Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 13:31:11 -0700
  ...206-269-6360 Getting your share of the Net yet? http://cobaltgroup.com http://UsedEquipNet.com
• Free Hubcaps #2
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Fri, 14 Jul 2000 09:44:15 -0700
  ...The new ones on the van are Pep Boys specials - 26.00 for 4 vs. 80.00 EACH for stock types - No way Jose...
• Re: Need trailor hitch....
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Fri, 29 Dec 2000 20:18:53 -0600
  ...Friday, December 29, 2000 4:33 PM Subject: Need trailor hitch.... > I'm trying to find a source for a receiver-type trailor for...
• Re: Mike wants to put a GEX in his Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Smith
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 18:55:30 -0600
  At 06:02 PM 1/26/01 -0500, Tom and Dana Cates wrote: >Help him. > >mpedwards@mailcity.com > > >Tom and Dana Cates >Asheville, NC...
• Re: Cylinder Types
  Historical mailing list - John Connolly
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 13:23:50 -0700
  ...Aircraft owners don't mind paying $10k for an engine rebuild, getting the TYPICAL VW guy to cough up over $2k for a set...
• Re: Head ON Vanagon COLLISION pics
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 01:00:29 EST
  ...fortunately it was only used in North America for the > T3 (why couldn't they have just called it Type 2 or Transporter??) > and...
• Re: Vanagon use question
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 8 Oct 2005 12:09:18 -0600
  ...jimt On 10/7/05 8:23 PM, "BenT Syncro" <syncro@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Type 2 bus. No reason why you can't carry...
• Type 2 Syncro prototype
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 18:02:27 -0700
  Fun read: https://www.hagerty.com/media/automotive-history/volkswagens-forbidden-4x4-b us-was-developed-to-tame-the-dunes/?utm_source=SFMC <https...
• Re: VW camper van article
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 18:25:14 -0400
  > On 9/18/2015 6:19 AM, Stacy Schneider wrote: > I am unsure why people have this tolerance or love for Hippies. They don...
• Bosch O2 Info
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:17:01 -0700
  ...heated 3 wire type) Neil. -- Neil n Blog: tubaneil.blogspot.ca '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil...
• Fwd: VW trailer if you don't have a Westie Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 09:32:14 -0500
  <html> <body> <blockquote type=cite class=cite cite=""><br> <font size=2>Want to camp with your VW but don't own a Westie...
• Brake line Flare Nut Threads + Antiseize Ok?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 13:54:02 -0700
  ...Is it ok to apply a *little* anti seize to threads of new brake line flare nuts? (and possibly between tube and nut) Type...
• Re: used parts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 95 10:20 CST
  ...of California, Irvine What kind of Type II are they for?
• RE: Propex: We have heat!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Fri, 06 Dec 1996 08:34:51 -0800
  At 06:28 AM 12/6/96 -0600, Tom Forhan wrote: >Did vanagon folks recieve the final post? Its on the type2 webpage, >but...
• Re: GEX transmissions
  Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
  Wed, 15 Apr 1998 23:36:26 EDT
  In a message dated 4/15/98 9:34:27 PM, whitlock@CARDINA.NET wrote: <<well, enough of me complaining about GEX, i'd...
• Tire Life? + Good Westy Syncro Tire?
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Rudisill
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 20:37:00 -0500
  ...It has 29,000 miles (I couldn't believe it either) on it and the original tires. They look to me a bit warn...
• Re: Sermon CD status
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 01:21:52 -0500
  ...More soon. --Ken type2.com webmaster Greasy Fingers Smearing Shabby Clothes
• Re: SUVs VS TINCANS!
  Historical mailing list - Michael B. Harrnacker
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 07:31:01 -0800
  ...14:20 EST, satcong@VOL.COM writes: > > << Great increases in insurance liability rates are coming for light > trucks, SUVs and our type of vehicles...
• Re: Hubcaps
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 00:11:34 EDT
  ...99-08-06 23:08:58 EDT, vanagon40@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << I want to put the small center caps (Beetle-type) on my '83...
• Re: Electrolysis and prevention of corrosion:
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 16:23:38 EST
  In a message dated 2/17/00 1:10:54 PM Pacific Standard Time, robot_works@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << So... are we talking about...
• 4 Brand new tires!!!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - =David--M=
  Fri, 28 Apr 2000 19:26:20 -0400
  ...I am asking $150.00 and the shipping to you. >They are >205/70 R14's and i got them from sears. Any one...
• Re: vanagaon/eurovan prices
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sun, 10 Mar 2002 07:57:43 -0800
  ...If you don't like type 2s, don't buy one. If you don't like vanagons, don't buy one. If you don...
• FS: Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 10:08:25 -0800
  Hi there, I have for sale a trailer hitch, the type that bolts to the two eye hooks below the rear bumper. Its in...
• Jailbar kits
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 23 Aug 2003 06:39:32 +1200
  In VolksWorld (English rag) July issue there's a feature on jailbars by Creative Engineering, apparently available for any Type 2. This should mean...
• Mail Delivery System (vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com)
  Historical mailing list - Green Westy
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 09:51:08 -0500
  ...Y(48ahwLA�AHH-4IslYBT!mR!C;, �UeENE#Ion(1mf~Zf8W�B#2ro5F!cS%Ah.IxK�o-w'X9s( 8wboGZuNdzJ9L)�0WGOqFU+ Received message has been...
• Re: light emitting diodes
  Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
  Wed, 21 Jan 2004 12:24:36 -0800
  ...It was easy, i used 220 ohm diode/resister and some really soft lead sodder. Good source: http://www.allelectronics.com/cgi-bin/category...
• Re: I.d. of Westy tank > sink faucet water hose?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 04:53:48 -0700
  ...internal diameter of > that hose? > > -- > Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott > 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus > 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical > Banana") > 74 Utility...
• Re: vanagon "LT" style truck mirrors on ebay
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:34:19 -0700
  On 3/28/07, John Bange <jbange@gmail.com> wrote: > > > The seller I bought from was "Karmann-ghia*de". Is that Lars Neuffer? > Answering...
• [NVC] A few photos
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 13:40:08 -0700
  ...http://camping.elliott.googlepages.com/lagsept2007 -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical Banana") 74...
• Re: Temp 2 sensor lesson for the 5th time [rant]
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Wed, 6 Aug 2008 14:05:53 -0400
  "Joseph Fortino" <fortino1@EARTHLINK.NET> said: > This type of info is "priceless" yes some dealers have no idea.. I'd guess that since Vanagons...
• Re: Busses By the Arch next weekend...
  Historical mailing list - Beni
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 09:59:37 -0500
  ...Monday, August 31, 1998 3:20 AM > To: vintagebus list - (send message); Type 2 List (Send msge) > Subject: Busses By the Arch next weekend...
• Re: Cooling System Pressure
  Historical mailing list - kenneth d lewis
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 06:38:04 EST
  ...a = >reasonable pressure to expect?=20 >any better ideas? =20 > > >Steve > >------=_NextPart_000_00F2_01BF8DFD.451AF4A0 >Content-Type: text/html; > charset="iso-8859-1...
• Re: Coolant colour
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 17 Aug 2014 10:17:01 -0700
  ...Dealer Parts Dept .. > > some 1 1/2 yr ago is that their Red 'mixes with all types of coolant.' > > > > It might even say that...
• Re: [Re: HELP! Need a gas cap.]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 6 Mar 2001 19:45:51 -0700
  ...are the locking type. > I would much rather have the non-locking type and pay something less than the > 25-35 bucks I've...
• Re: Hey, dude, is your van for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 29 May 2001 08:35:35 -0500
  If you go to the type2 list at type2@type2.com you'll find a multitude of young Van owners. In many cases price...