Believe it or not, the history of pin-up models dates back to the late 1800s.
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Rust is not your friend. Stomp it out and never let it come back to destroy your classic Vanagon. This story follows rust removal from start to finish.
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Is the Vanagon the next big thing? Yes, especially if you track the growing community of owners. Like the stock market, the prices for a used Vanagon are constantly fluctuating. Be prepared if you are thinking of selling or buying one.
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Is the hobby of collecting rare or exclusive auto-related things a curse or a blessing? I think the answer lies somewhere in between.
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The auto trans on the T3 Vanagon is a beast. It can run flawlessly for 250,000 miles. Problems arise when it begins to leak ATF or gear oil. I’m in the middle of the research but here’s a quick overview for those interested.
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Vanagons with power door locks are prone to failure due to bad wiring, blown fuses and water damage. It happened to me.
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The Vanagon community is huge, and there is an endless data bank of information about this classic van. But where do you start? Find out now!
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So you want to become a better car photographer? You’ve probably seen all the cool photographs in magazines like Car and Driver and you are pumped at the prospect. Here's how they do it.
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My last visit to the local VW service center got me thinking about why car repairs always seem to happen at the worst time.
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The Vanagon is a great vehicle. But they are finicky and you have to schedule your trips carefully.
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How can a dog-eared car magazine be worth more than the paper it is written on? Believe it or not, some old car magazines have a good deal of value to collectors of nostalgia. That’s if you’ve kept them in very good condition.
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Overheard a couple of people talking the other day. They were discussing photography and light. Both were amateur photographers I think, but they had obviously been studying the afternoon skies.
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Social media has become a synonym for opinions, memes, and agendas. It’s a powerful medium. Here’s the but. It can be a portal for constructive collaboration between like-minded people.
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Road trips can be the most memorable times in our lives, punctuated by days of basking in the great outdoors with family and friends. So some careful planning goes a long way in ensuring that we enjoy the scenery no matter what we drive — from vans and motorhomes to tow rigs.
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