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• Re: fluid film - new use - windscreen sealer?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 12 Jan 2011 15:35:40 -0700
  ...The van came with evidence of |>> some sealant around the edge between body and rubber, and this last |>> summer I tried adding a bit...
• Re: Wood Stove Westy
  Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 10:47:33 -0800
  ...Maas "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well-preserved body, but...
• Re: 86 Syncro - What Should I Do?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Mon, 18 Sep 2006 19:49:31 +0000
  ...Sun, 17 Sep 2006 23:42:57 -0500 > >I have an 86 Syncro (200K on the body) that must make room for my latest...
• Re: Bam! My Vanagon got hit...hard
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 13 Apr 2023 22:31:58 +0000
  Thank you, guys, for all your encouraging support.  Today I went to a couple body shops to kind of see where I'm at...
• Re: Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 26 Feb 2015 14:15:56 -0600
  ...Might be enough to reduce the energy of an impact somewhat before it enters into the body work itself, so repair would be possible...
• Re: door edge seals
  Historical mailing list - Boucheron
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 11:25:36 -0500
  ...It also has nice formed rubber tubes to route the > wires (for power mirrors, speakers, etc.) as they pass from the body > into the...
• Re: rear vent windows for Eurovan
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Thu, 6 Jul 1995 12:53:44 -0700
  ...Extensive body work isn't needed. Simply > exchange the stock units <windows> for the Projektzwo motorized units, > install the motor and wire the cable...
• Re: Vanagon, Paint, and Isocyanates
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 6 Jan 2000 10:29:13 -0800
  ...Then > again, the auto body places I've talked to don't rent the workspace out. > Liability, litagation, etc. > > Alan Bosch > & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg...
• Re: Konis
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 19:36:04 +1300
  ...The part >numbers for Koni Red Adjusfables are: >Front 822100, Rear 822101. >If you do get the Konis, please post how they work. I...
• Re: Water pump ground into case
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 11:49:52 -0500
  ...If you look at a water pump, all the working clearance is between the impeller and the body of the pump. Flush the system...
• Re: What is this westy worth..?
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 14:30:24 -0400
  ...I looked under the van and didn�t see that > much work has been done.. looks like 1 head has been changed.. the only...
• Re: Welding Project For Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:59:59 -0600
  ...together? > I'm drawing a blank. > > No, not cracked head repairs, body work, or leaky > exhaust patching. Something different. > > -juan > > ===== > > > > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > All...
• '86 Westy FS, needs some work
  Historical mailing list - Dave Ware
  Sat, 2 Jun 2001 11:51:08 -0400
  ...A/C - doesn't work well. No fridge. Michelin tires. Body very good, minor rust spots. Canvas in excellent condition. Interior generally very good...
• Re: Syncro FS (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 15:36:45 -0500
  ...Emergency brakes not working. * Battery dead. Not taking a charge or alternator shot. * Blows blue smoke at high revs. * Body excellent except for 2...
• Re: Clutch slave r+r from bracket: What Works?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:37:33 -0700
  ...Maybe a ratchet box 13mm would work, I dunno cause I don't have one, but even then I'm afraid there isn't...
• Re: Less expensive brand, was Re: Smaller Angle Grinder?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 26 Mar 2009 23:03:27 -0700
  ...lying on my back holding my upper body in position (with like, zero core muscles) and working with poor lighting sucked. Yeesh! ;) ;) Neil. -- Neil...
• Re: while on the idle topic
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 12:20:04 -0700
  ...Drive around the block and see how that works. If it does it's trick, then you know it is the oxygen sensor. You...
• Re: tailpipes of busdepot
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 23:46:44 -0500
  ...I > > think if I would cut the body a bit I could get the > > much less expensive tailpipe you sent to work but I...
• Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
  Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:06:19 -0800
  ...beach Santa Barbara county 20 minutes off highway 1 Jalama with body work $4K lots more with all the other parts and things like...
• Re: A picture
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 30 Oct 2010 18:25:31 -0700
  ...The body was battered, but had been repainted in VW orange without the dents, which covered most of the body, being straightened. The floor...
• Re: Pimp my ride!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Nov 2004 21:28:38 -0600
  ...Really nice body work and two tone paint job too. > > Overall it was most excellent-- a very nice surprise in contrast to > the Escorts...
• e-z safe diet
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 04:16:59 +0000
  ...I looked and looked and finally got out a magnifying glass.To my horror, I found this woman with a face and body that...
• Re: Hella E-Codes vs. Vision Plus?
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Wed, 10 Dec 2008 05:08:13 -0800
  ...Not sure if that will work right though. From: Al Knoll <anasasi@GMAIL.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Hella E-Codes...
• Re: Fuel Transfer Pump recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Aug 2015 17:25:33 -0700
  ...Fuel Transfer Pump recomendations Where does one get one of these fabled tanks? I would have sold body parts at some points to have...
• Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 20 Dec 2012 18:39:59 -0800
  ...Jetta spriney exhaust clamps were welded to the body to hang the rubber donuts from. Of course....the metal wasn't painted to prevent...
• Re: 62 bus question- NVC
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Thu, 22 Nov 2001 12:47:47 -0500
  ...The body is solid(from georgia), with a 1600 engine. The engine and trans are in fine working order. I am in NC so...
• '86 syncro 7 pax for sale
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 14:40:39 -0800
  ...The horn doesn't work, but easily fixed. -All other electrical works fine. -Never in an accident. The body is in fair condition. Underbody...
• Re: Bummer
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Wed, 4 Jul 2007 12:33:53 -0400
  ...i love those!!!! > > Ben > > dylan friedman wrote: > >> Personally, >> I have done the same....red w/ grey, orly blue w/ grey...currently >> working on an...
• Re: More advice, please
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 20:21:58 -0800
  ...Guy has replaced gas tank rad clutch brakes bearings, cooling hoses, > CV > joints and did a bunch of body work (rust at the side...
• FS (2) '80 Westi's Sacramento
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Fri, 27 Feb 1998 05:53:51 -0800
  ...heat system works great! Good radio/tape player. 4 speakers with fade. Asking $1800. The 'other' bus - 1980 L Westi The body is in...
• Re: Heaters for winter camping
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:15:17 -0500
  ...This really works. I was at a CG with power so was using a little electric heater. Outside temps got down to the mid...
• Re: Another helpful product
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 13 Dec 2022 22:52:11 +0000
  ...very easy to work with.  Others will recommend the whole shebang--cutting out old stuff, welding in new stuff, body putty and primer and...
• Re: Are Vanagons pretty?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 27 Feb 2010 13:47:28 -0800
  ...In spite of the questionable "body work" I've done, mine still rawks. It's perfect yet flawed. Much like it's namesake IMO...
• Re: Subject: Starter Help!
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 13 Feb 2010 19:28:16 -0800
  ...Put a heavy jumper on frame(not the engine)�to the starter body and try.� You can have all the 12 volt you need...
• '90 westy 15000
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Sun, 24 Apr 2005 19:46:24 -0400
  ...replaced, is a one owner vehicle, has had at least minor bodywork done. I don't know yet if this is a full westy...
• Re: Getting rid of interference from distributor?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 25 Jul 95 10:34:49 CDT
  ...We're trying to put cruise control in the '81 Westy. >But, it wont'work because of the interference from the distributor. >This Vanagon...
• Re: A newcomer seeks advice...
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Dec 1995 18:44:11 -0400
  >> a) a 1971 camper, some rust, rebuilt engine and clutch, >> >> and >> >> b) a 1986 Wasserboxer, scratches on body, 130K, new clutch... > More details on...
• Alternator question
  Historical mailing list
  7 Nov 95 18:09:00 +1800
  ...If it is a ground, is there some place that is should be attached, or would any bolt on the body work? Waiting anxiously...
• 87 vacuum lines
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Fri, 08 Nov 1996 12:35:17 -0800
  ...to the throttle body. As I was pulling into my driveway (fortunately!), it came disconnected. The throttle wasn't quite working right after I...
• Re: volkswagen vanagon 88
  Historical mailing list - Tonya Pope
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 06:42:54 -0800
  ...The wiring between that door and the body (through that little boot near the bottom of the door) corrodes/wears/tears the fastest since...
• Price Help: <choke!> Selling my '87 Westie <sob!>
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hughes
  Tue, 4 May 1999 19:21:36 -0500
  ...gas station....wept...) Very light signs of rust at body seams All appliances work and are barely used NO MINNESOTA WINTERS! NONE! Checked out...
• Re: Starter trouble?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Wed, 5 May 1999 23:02:20 -0230
  ...On the golf I unplugged my ignition switch and plugged the wires into a spare one that I knew was working. Still didn't...
• Re: jumpseat cylinder housings
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 8 Mar 2003 13:55:26 EST
  ...is substantial enough to do the job without all the extra work of ripping up the floor and welding in those metal cups.. >> Chris...
• OEM Pop Top Seals and Fibreglass Oxidation
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Fri, 16 Jul 2004 14:26:49 -0400
  ...I can't comment on how well it works because it contains silicone and the van is in my friend's body shop and...
• 88 Wolfsburg Vanagon FS $4500 in NJ
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 12 May 2005 08:12:03 -0400
  ...Automatic, power windows, door locks, A/C and cruise control (all work). This van has right at 100k miles on it, and runs excellent...
• Re: VW writeup in Newsweek...and about the next vw van for the US
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 13:12:13 -0600
  ...kid? I use a Caravan for work. (they bought it not me) and it is OK. The body style shown on the above link...
• Re: NparticularVC: TS bulb blows
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 07:49:06 -1000
  ...of that occur with Civic tail lights is the lamp to body gasket letting water in. This is often cured by replacing the one...
• Re: drip
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 07:51:41 -0400
  ...If you have a rear window wiper / washer, I would suggest that you inspect the rubber tube that runs between the body to the...
• =?utf-8?Q?valve_body_pictures=2d_This_is_different_from_the_Bentley?=
  Historical mailing list - =?utf-8?Q?rogersisler=32=30=30=30_=28via_Flickr=29?=
  Tue, 26 Dec 2006 21:10:39 +0000
  ...http://www.flickr.com/gp/90778605@N00/D3479x If the link doesn't work, try copying and pasting it from this email into your...
• Re: Replacing Fuel Hose
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 5 Apr 2007 13:02:07 -0400
  ...Mike neil wrote: > Ah ok. > > So you can slip original ring back over new hose and that works ok? > > > On 4/5/07, Mike...
• Re: EveryBus 07
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 11:17:54 -0400
  ...as only 250 miles on it :::http://www.benplace.com/85rouge/body104.jpg :::no Subi in yet, i almost lost the power steering pump...
• Re: Best Year Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Mon, 19 Nov 2007 11:51:55 -0800
  ...hehe if i had the money i work pop-top convert my 85gl but im a poor arse ;-) raise'n a family is $$ these...
• Re: Help troubleshoot my instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 22 Feb 2009 15:56:21 -0800
  ...connector and the metal body you are grounding too.......... the metal points dig into clear bare metal that way. Works great. Scott www.turbovans...
• Re: Engine Removal. Van Height Double Check Please
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 11:35:04 -0700
  ...I've never worked on gravel before so I'm being overly pre cautious with all this. The van rear tires are on blocks...
• Re: Best VW TV Meat Awards (F)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Jun 1996 13:03:32 -0700
  ...I know what the Body Shop from Hell was doing with it's time and MY money!! They were working on Hee-moe's...
• Re: Boston Bob Memorial Fund - Final Accounting
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 17:13:02 -0500
  ...We knew Bob as a hard working, caring, > loving, wonderful dad and husband but never really understood how much > he meant to the community...
• LiMBO's Bimbos: Buses for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 12:24:03 CST
  ...Brian (617) 893-1263, MA '77 Bus/Camper, pop-top, runs excellent, no lower body rust, full working interior, 2 new tires; $2500 (203...
• (Fwd) Prospective Westie Purchase: Please Help! (Longish)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Paquette
  Thu, 19 Mar 1998 12:58:00 +0000
  ...The rear bumper was replaced, and some of the body work back there was re-worked. It seems to be holding up pretty good...
• Addendum Re: 2.1l ECU - Solder Fatigue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 8 Aug 2009 16:51:22 -0400
  ...You cannot do this work with a gun. A 25-watt iron with a fairly fine tip should work pretty well. Staples sells remarkably...
• Re: got to use my fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Janette & Dick Smith
  Sat, 4 Sep 1999 23:23:16 -0400
  ...garage sale years ago. > > > > Well it worked, put out the fire that was consuming the > > fibreglass body. The > > owner of the car was a...