The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening

[flomulgator]

I thought you already had 15" rims Sodo?
FWIW my 215/65/16 fit nicely between the rails, in a very non-stock holder. The old 215/70/16 that they replaced required deflating and was annoying. I believe the current tires are right at 27" diameter. Feel free to swing buy and check it out if you'd like.
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She's built like a steakhouse, but she handles like a bistro!

[Sodo]

I have BFG A/T KO LT215/75R15 @ 27.6" and it fits perfect in the (modified) clamshell. I am planning to get the new KO2 ($121.36)

BFG A/T KO2 LT215/65R16 @ 27.0" should fit too but don't see a good reason to use 16". Cost $147 each. There is a LT215/70R16 discontinued BFG T/A KO at 28" for $169.

I don't have a real good reason to get different rims, just want it to look more 4WD. I could probably get that by painting the wheels I have.
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'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
....KTMs, GasGas, SPOT mtb

[flomulgator]

Yeah no real reason to go 16" if your going to stick to 27" diameter. I guess it would increase highway stability a little bit by reducing sidewall.
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She's built like a steakhouse, but she handles like a bistro!

[dsdunbar]

this is in the General discussion forum, so please reply to the following link:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=671338
But I wanted to bring it to the attention of folks here as well:

"I emailed Dave at VanagonLife about a possible group buy and or shipping discount to the greater Seattle area.

http://www.vanagonlife.com/theshop/locking-steel-center-console

If we order 10 in the same color he is willing to offer us a 10% group discount! Cost is $595.00 - 10%= $535.50!

If 5 or more are ordered from the Seattle area he is willing to deliver them to one address that's about $50.00 savings in shipping!!

Oregon has no sales tax!

I am interested in 1 in black.

Happy to use my address if a more central one for the group is not available. I live in Gig Harbor 7 minutes from Tacoma and 15 minutes from I5."
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'89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
Vanaru EJ25, Peloquin

[dsdunbar]

Happy Snow day Seattlers...

I saw this tire carrier listed on CL this morning. Looks like it will involve some fabrication but the price is cheap: $25

The tire carrier is from a nissan pathfinder...see the ad here:

https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/5989926837.html
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'89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
Vanaru EJ25, Peloquin

[dsdunbar]

Anyone need a spare(?) automatic transaxle (original)?
$100.00 on CL. Said it was working...

https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pts/6002550028.html
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'89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
Vanaru EJ25, Peloquin

[Zeitgeist 13]

Looks like the manual trans from a '70's era Beetle
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Casey--

'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik?

[dsdunbar]

here is a coat closet (rear most cabinet) and overhead non AC cabinet for sale, $135.00. Brown color. Looks to be in really decent shape. Over on the west side of the sound (Kitsap County)

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/pts/6014208993.html

VW Westfalia Closet and "Headache" Rack - $135 (Kitsap County)

I pulled these cabinets from my camper as I have designed new cabinetry and no longer need these.
Closet and Rack. Includes two sets of speakers and a Brake "Third Eye"
Email is best to reach me. Can deliver if close.
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'89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
Vanaru EJ25, Peloquin

[dsdunbar]

Trying to get this thread to surpass the Portland area thread (JK)...

I wanted to ask you all your opinion on the following item:
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/6017183751.html

It is a trailer hitch manufactured by MANN welding (local welder in bellevue)...

This one is on CL, and it looks bent/funky in areas... I've never pulled off my fiberglass bumper, but I assume I wouldnt be able to keep my fiberglass bumper on with this design since it has the two inserts that I think are currently used to hold the bumper on?

Anyways, I'd love a twin peaks rear bumper but dont have the coin for it. Well thoughts are appreciated, I would like to keep my fiberglass bumper on (for aesthetics purposes....)

why am I getting the hitch? for a swing away bike rack. I figure I can negotiate the price down (unless one of you are selling it, then i just showed my hand) but yeah...thoughts?

Thanks.
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'89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
Vanaru EJ25, Peloquin

[flomulgator]

Yeah that looks awfully like a bumper-retaining hitch to me. Pretty heavy duty, I've never seen that much stabilizer work extending forward from the hitch before.
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She's built like a steakhouse, but she handles like a bistro!

[dsdunbar]

[dsdunbar]

New question: Where do you all weigh your vans? I work up in everett at Boeing and drive by the weigh station / rest area just south of exit 189 on I-5, I'd love to drive into it to get a weight but I am uncertain the legalities of it ....and if it's a violation etc

I know some use dump stations, never been (here in WA) so dont know what to expect...
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'89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
Vanaru EJ25, Peloquin

[RainierSyncro]

What shop in the Seattle/Tacoma area knows all about the Syncro locker/decoupler/VC system? My shop does a good job on most Vanagon repairs, but I think they don't have much experience under their belt to test/troubleshoot/service the Syncro drivetrain. I don't want my Syncro to be their guinea pig to experiment on.

[pnwkayaker]

[dsdunbar]

Set of rear windows with the vent, $80 (for the pair) in bellevue

https://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/pts/6031207474.html
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'89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
Vanaru EJ25, Peloquin

[Chainsaw]

So when are we all gonna drag our vans down to XXX Burger in Issaquah and show off?
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89 Westy. 2wd. Manual.

[Sodo]

Give me a few weeks......I'm not on the ground yet...
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'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
....KTMs, GasGas, SPOT mtb

[Chainsaw]

Definitely, gotta get past this Marchuary snow!
Plus Ive gotta peel my transaxle out to do seals and clutch. It'd be nice to not mark every spot she stops at.
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89 Westy. 2wd. Manual.

[Jake de Villiers]

[dsdunbar]

Thanks Jake!