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wihr
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The "M-plate" plate also indicates L87 perl (sic) white. The plate does not seem to address the bumper or wheels.
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VW Treasure
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:20 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Looking to purchase the round plastic circles that go around the fresh air vents behind the drives' and passenger's panels. Any ideas where I might be able to purchase a pair, either new or used?
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:24 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| wihr wrote: |
The "M-plate" plate also indicates L87 perl (sic) white. The plate does not seem to address the bumper or wheels.
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Before 71 everything got Cloud white on the bumpers wheels and emblem regardless of body color.
Perl may be a German spelling of Pearl.
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2016 7:27 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| VW Treasure wrote: |
Looking to purchase the round plastic circles that go around the fresh air vents behind the drives' and passenger's panels. Any ideas where I might be able to purchase a pair, either new or used?
Thanks in advance! |
Try the classifieds for "bulkhead panels", you'll have to pry them off and recycle them.
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Zelten
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 1:10 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Does anyone know if there is a thread that instructs you how to connect a radio in a late bay?
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 4:36 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Does anyone know if there is a thread that instructs you how to connect a radio in a late bay? |
There are lots of threads. You need to read the instructions for your unit as well as review the threads. Search the Bay Window Forum for "key in stereo".
Clicking the "post" button on the search window will help with the search. |
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Tcash
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thewalrus
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 8:50 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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I have a '73 and when I push/pull the turn signal stalk, there's no sound. In my '75 there was a clicking noise that was in sync with the flashing idiot light in the dash pod. Should there be a clicking sound in my '73?
Also, should both Left and Right arrows lights flash regardless of which direction I'm going?
Stupid questions I know but they bug me when I'm driving 
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2016 9:38 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| thewalrus wrote: |
I have a '73 and when I push/pull the turn signal stalk, there's no sound. In my '75 there was a clicking noise that was in sync with the flashing idiot light in the dash pod. Should there be a clicking sound in my '73?
Also, should both Left and Right arrows lights flash regardless of which direction I'm going?
Stupid questions I know but they bug me when I'm driving |
Some flasher units make more noise than others. I paid a bit more to get a loud flasher from my '77. Yes both lights flash together. |
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VW Treasure
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| Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 7:16 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Thanks to both Busdaddy and Tcash for ALWAYS been kind enough to lend a hand and offer guidance and knowledge to us "newbies" and "brain-sucking leaches" of information in order to help us make wise decisions as to how fix our loving projects the correct way every time. In case people like you two do not get to hear it as often as you deserve to hear your well-deserved praises for all the help and knowledge you provide:
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wcfvw69 
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| Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 10:03 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| VW Treasure wrote: |
Thanks to both Busdaddy and Tcash for ALWAYS been kind enough to lend a hand and offer guidance and knowledge to us "newbies" and "brain-sucking leaches" of information in order to help us make wise decisions as to how fix our loving projects the correct way every time. In case people like you two do not get to hear it as often as you deserve to hear your well-deserved praises for all the help and knowledge you provide:
From all of us:
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Mark (Busdaddy) and Tcash are great assets to this site. Obviously, there's several other friendly, helpful folks who consistently share their knowledge as well.
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Tcash
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| Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 12:15 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Thank you
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busdaddy
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| Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2016 12:39 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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Awww shucks....., thanks!
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Big Papi
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| Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 1:20 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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ok, stupid question. Does anyone know if a part number is exactly the same as another, was it made by the same company or are these just referenced for their location in the vehicle?
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wcfvw69
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| Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 1:26 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| ok, stupid question. Does anyone know if a part number is exactly the same as another, was it made by the same company or are these just referenced for their location in the vehicle? |
Most of the time yes. Companies will remake a part and its reference number is the original manufacturer's part number. Now, the company making the reproduction part might reference it in their own part number but.. when it's listed, they usually use the original manufacturer's part number.
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Wildthings
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| Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2016 2:28 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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| Big Papi wrote: |
| ok, stupid question. Does anyone know if a part number is exactly the same as another, was it made by the same company or are these just referenced for their location in the vehicle? |
You want to be aware that the letter suffix is as important as the rest of the part number. An xxx-a part may hardly resemble a xxx-b part and the two are likely not interchangeable. |
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gingergypsy
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| Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 12:40 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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new member, don't yet have a van
what do you guys do about storage on extended road trips?
I'm especially directing this towards people with westys since the pop top minimizes ability for a roof rack. |
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DenverB
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| Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 10:34 am Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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^ pack less and learn how to do the Westy shuffle: Anyone with a camper knows that the bags in the back have to move to the front at bedtime. It's something we all learn to deal with.
You can also put a roof box on top, though I would suggest strut assists if you're going to do that.
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obnoxiousblue
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| Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2016 12:58 pm Post subject: Re: The Stupid Question Thread |
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More important than packing less, is packing appropriately. Use the cabinets for all they are worth and don't drag around extra junk unnecessarily.
As for where people go/sleep and where you put gear often depends on how many people you have with you.
I generally travel alone or with maybe one friend. So, in the warmer months, I generally keep my gear and "stuff" down on the back of the lower bed ans sleep on top.
In the colder months, I put mu stuff up front, sleep on the bottom bunk and keep the top down to keep the warmth in.
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