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91syncro Samba Member
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Posted: Sun Feb 08, 2015 6:17 pm Post subject: |
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Let's build this registry! |
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tarandusVDub Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2010 Posts: 1649 Location: Between Here and There
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:47 am Post subject: |
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91syncro wrote: |
Let's build this registry! |
I've been pimping it on some of the FB Vanagon sites so hopefully that has generated some entries... _________________ 1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD. |
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91syncro Samba Member
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 11:58 am Post subject: |
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I have been too. Unfortunately I dont think its because we're not getting the word out, I think people are hesitant for fear of information getting in the wrong hands (nobody has to share anything they dont want to and the information that's being asked for is pretty benign) or they find it useless (as a friend of mine with a gorgeous 2WD orly blue westy says...after all, what good is a list of vans with a description?).
It really is nothing more than geeking out on Vanagons and a fun way to share within our community. Who knows, maybe over time it will grow into something great. |
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tarandusVDub Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2010 Posts: 1649 Location: Between Here and There
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Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2015 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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Funny. I had a little paranoia (for some weird reason) at first but after thinking through it I realized there is no risk involved.
And if people think its useless, then I guess they don't spend the time geeking out over Vanagons that we do! Their loss! _________________ 1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD. |
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91syncro Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2015 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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Anyway we can make this thread sticky (moderator)? It might get more attention if we pin it to the top...just a thought. Thanks! |
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geo_tonz Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2012 Posts: 1472 Location: Courtenay, BC, CANADA
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:51 am Post subject: |
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Well the registry has stalled, or slowed to a crawl. Not sure if it's Vanagon syndrome or crud in the tank or if I need a whole new ECU.
We're up to 95 so far which slightly under-represents the 100's of 1000's of vans produced
Guess the interest isn't that strong. Rocketed up to 50 or so in a few days, then crawled up to 95 over a month. I will continue on with it for sure but please share with whomever. I find it an entertaining read with comments about POs and van names, plus some of the truly unique rigs, and I hope others do too. There's a LINK IN MY SIGNATURE.
On the plus I'll find out today if another van will join my fleet and will be added to the registry, though "Gus" and "Not Bob" will have to find new owners if I am to stay married. I'm already the but of neighbours jokes...I offset the nice home improvements I do with dead vans in the driveway... _________________ ---------------------------------------------------
"Ron Burgundy": 1991 Vanagon Multivan (Weekender) 2.1L Auto - Driver/Camper |
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tarandusVDub Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2010 Posts: 1649 Location: Between Here and There
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 9:55 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for the effort! All the info and the map are cool. Well repost. _________________ 1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD. |
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Syncronicity Samba Member
Joined: March 09, 2009 Posts: 839 Location: Glenwood Springs, CO
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:12 am Post subject: |
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Registered today, but guessed at original color. _________________ Tom, Juanita, Iggy & Abbey the Dirty Desert Dogs
2.1 L 87 Syncro
KD0ALU
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geo_tonz Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2012 Posts: 1472 Location: Courtenay, BC, CANADA
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Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2015 1:44 pm Post subject: |
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Syncronicity wrote: |
Registered today, but guessed at original color. |
That can be tough but you can get it either from the build sticker by the fuse box if still there or the M-code plate under the drivers seat.
For example my van has "LD5T" on the build sticker:
And it also says "9016" at the beginning of the second line on the metal tag beneath the driver's seat:
Either code translates to Star Blue Metallic as listed here:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=527875
And thanks Tarandus. The hard part was building, easy to sit back and hop people fill it. Was thinking it'd be nice to have a photo column to post links to pictures...but then 95 people would have to send me that to catch up... _________________ ---------------------------------------------------
"Ron Burgundy": 1991 Vanagon Multivan (Weekender) 2.1L Auto - Driver/Camper |
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theadventureneverends Samba Member
Joined: December 24, 2009 Posts: 585 Location: Gig Harbor WA
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 3:40 pm Post subject: |
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Where is my Mplate? I have a 91 westfalia. I located the sticker near the fuse panel which has a few numbers and paint code etc. on it but I can not seem to locate the metal plate.
I have looked all around the 2nd battery box as well as inside it and around the driver seat. I have used the search as well as google. I just can not seem to locate it. |
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geo_tonz Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2012 Posts: 1472 Location: Courtenay, BC, CANADA
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Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:03 pm Post subject: |
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Beneath the rail on the inside of the far (right) of the driver's seat.
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"Ron Burgundy": 1991 Vanagon Multivan (Weekender) 2.1L Auto - Driver/Camper |
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geo_tonz Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2012 Posts: 1472 Location: Courtenay, BC, CANADA
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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We broke 100!!
Wooo! _________________ ---------------------------------------------------
"Ron Burgundy": 1991 Vanagon Multivan (Weekender) 2.1L Auto - Driver/Camper |
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BlueNorthWesty Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2014 Posts: 348 Location: Calgary
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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Just added mine _________________ 1984 Medium Blue Vanagon Westfalia 2WD w/ rebuilt Auto, Peloquin differential, 3.27 R&P gears, 2002 Subaru 2.5L engine, Girling G60 front brake upgrade, PS, power mirrors
Build thread: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=610481&highlight= |
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7930 Location: Arizona
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:31 pm Post subject: |
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91syncro wrote: |
Anyway we can make this thread sticky (moderator)? It might get more attention if we pin it to the top...just a thought. Thanks! |
Done.
geo_tonz wrote: |
Beneath the rail on the inside of the far (right) of the driver's seat. |
Inaccessible if your van has unaltered, factory swivel seat bases. _________________ ~Kamz
1986 Cabriolet: www.Cabby-Info.com
1990 Vanagon Westfalia: Old Blue's Blog
2016 Golf GTI S
"Real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - 孔子 |
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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Posted: Thu Mar 12, 2015 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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kamzcab86 wrote: |
91syncro wrote: |
Anyway we can make this thread sticky (moderator)? It might get more attention if we pin it to the top...just a thought. Thanks! |
Done.
geo_tonz wrote: |
Beneath the rail on the inside of the far (right) of the driver's seat. |
Inaccessible if your van has unaltered, factory swivel seat bases. |
That's why the baby Jesus invented mirrors and flashlights! _________________ '84 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX
'86 Westy Weekender Poptop/2.5 Subaru/5 Speed Posi/Audi Front Brakes/16 x 7 Mercedes Wheels - answers to 'Dixie'
@jakedevilliersmusic1
http://sites.google.com/site/subyjake/mydixiedarlin%27
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
www.thebassspa.com |
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kamzcab86 Samba Moderator
Joined: July 26, 2008 Posts: 7930 Location: Arizona
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Jake de Villiers Samba Member
Joined: October 24, 2007 Posts: 5911 Location: Tsawwassen, BC
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geo_tonz Samba Member
Joined: August 01, 2012 Posts: 1472 Location: Courtenay, BC, CANADA
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Posted: Fri Mar 13, 2015 11:28 am Post subject: |
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kamzcab86 wrote: |
91syncro wrote: |
Anyway we can make this thread sticky (moderator)? It might get more attention if we pin it to the top...just a thought. Thanks! |
Done.
geo_tonz wrote: |
Beneath the rail on the inside of the far (right) of the driver's seat. |
Inaccessible if your van has unaltered, factory swivel seat bases. |
Stickyed? AWESOME!
Thanks!
Yes, in spite of the fleet currently hogging up my driveway I haven't had a van with swivel seats yet so sorry about the miss-info! Although a smartphone with a flash might do it! _________________ ---------------------------------------------------
"Ron Burgundy": 1991 Vanagon Multivan (Weekender) 2.1L Auto - Driver/Camper |
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geo_tonz Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 12:12 am Post subject: |
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Up to 108 now...Average Van is a 1984 US Westfalia Vanagon GL in pastel white with a 2.1L and a 2wd 4 speed manual owned for 8 years. Yes a 2.1l in a 1984 isn't common...just the most common motor entered so far... Keep 'er comin'!
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"Ron Burgundy": 1991 Vanagon Multivan (Weekender) 2.1L Auto - Driver/Camper |
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91syncro Samba Member
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Posted: Thu Mar 19, 2015 8:05 am Post subject: |
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Really happy to see that we got sticky! At least its more visible and with high hopes over time we will be able to fill this registry up. |
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