Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2013 19:24:12 -0400
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From: "kimbrennan@mac.com" <kimbrennan@MAC.COM>
Subject: Re: WTB: "TRANSPORTER" emblem for hatch
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The length is the same, I believe. It's the placement of the mounting pins that is different.
Sent from my iPad
On Jul 31, 2013, at 7:18 PM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> I just measured my "Transporter" emblem on the back of my 1990 syncro doka-
> it is 13" L. x 1" high letters. Any idea what the difference might be in
> the 2 you got from regular vans?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Tom
>
>
>
> On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 2:59 PM, kimbrennan@mac.com <kimbrennan@mac.com>wrote:
>
>> I have/had two. I wanted one for my Tristar but got 2 of the types that go
>> on regular vans. Unfortunately, my house got flooded and all my possessions
>> have been hauled off by one or more contractors and I don't have ready
>> access to them, assuming they didn't get tossed by contractors as junk.
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> On Jul 27, 2013, at 19:38, Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> wrote:
>>
>>> Thanks Jim,
>>>
>>> The nearest VW stealer is 150 miles away. I tried their online 'request
>> a part' form and the email that the form sends bounces. (figures.)
>>>
>>> I asked BD and they say NLA.
>>>
>>> Searching ebay world-wide finds nothing.
>>>
>>> Hence, appealing to a mailing list on the WorldWide Web.
>>>
>>> I only NEED one. Two would be nice though.
>>>
>>> If unsuccessful here, I'll pick up the phone and try the parts counter
>> in Boise.
>>>
>>> Jim
>>>
>>> On Jul 27, 2013, at 4:27 PM, Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> There are two different badges that say TRANSPORTER. Could be because
>> of
>>>> the size or the pin placement:
>>>>
>>>> 245 853 689 B Pickups
>>>>
>>>> 251 853 689 D Vans
>>>>
>>>> I was able to get these from the local VW Dealer a few years ago, bought
>>>> the 689D for a friend with a 87 Panel Vanagon.
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Jim Thompson
>>>> 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
>>>> 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
>>>> 72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
>>>> 75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
>>>> Full Timing From March 1999 To January 2012
>>>> oldvolkshome@gmail.com
>>>> http://www.oldvolkshome.com
>>>> Find me on Facebook:
>>>> http://www.facebook.com/people/Jim-Thompson/100000710343835
>>>> ***********************************
>>>>
>>>> On Sat, Jul 27, 2013 at 12:17 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> Subject says it all.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm looking to buy a rear badge that says TRANSPORTER rather than
>> VANAGON.
>>>>> Had one and managed to misplace it. Has anyone got a line on them?
>>>>>
>>>>> Jim
>
>
>
> --
> Tom Buese
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