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  • Re: Can Westi curtains be laundered?
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Scharff
    Fri, 6 Mar 1998 15:55:30 -0500
    Gail, I recently decided to take the chance of laundering the curtains in my '85 Westy. Mine are only 1 ply, are your basic...
  • Re: dashboard alters
    Historical mailing list - Gregory Schmidt
    Thu, 14 Dec 1995 12:50:49 -0600 (CST)
    I have a sock monkey with a vest made from the same material as my curtains; (guatemalan print). I'm not sure if the...
  • Re: Need curtains, "KIT"
    Historical mailing list - KENWILFY
    Tue, 12 May 1998 10:00:27 EDT
    My wife and I are making just such a "kit" for our '84 GL. Let me know how much any kits you find are...
  • Return Flames
    Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
    Sat, 29 Aug 1998 15:10:49 -0700
    ...intelligent and/or articulate. ---"Pierce, John D" <jdpierce@kpmg.com> wrote: > Curtains sure hold there value pretty well. _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free...
  • Re: Tin top camping
    Historical mailing list - Darren Wilton
    Mon, 7 Oct 2013 19:38:00 -0700
    I use these "window blankets" (http://www.busdepot.com/J12747) in addition to the curtains in my westy. I like the black out quality...
  • Curtain hold-downs
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Sat, 9 Mar 2002 16:19:06 -0700
    ...What I am missing are the spring cords that hold down the curtains on the side windows, in particular, the long one for the...
  • Re: Interior color
    Historical mailing list - George Jannini
    Sun, 24 Mar 2002 12:04:00 -0500
    Phil, (and Greg) <<...Right! Brown is Beautiful!...>> You actually *like* those burlap resembling curtains? Eeeuw! <GD&R> George/ATL '89 Westy, Wernher ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET...
  • Re: Looking for Curtains - 1982 to 1984 Westy
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Tue, 19 Apr 2005 23:03:15 -0400
    I have the front and siding door curtain from an 83.5 for sale. Side is in perfect condition, front has a cut/hole...
  • Re: Tin top camping
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Mon, 7 Oct 2013 18:34:48 -0600
    ...https://plus.google.com/photos/103112516551893462609/albums/5837531697558906833?banner=pwa&authkey=CNPQkqLd_r-6bg I made curtains. Not a big deal since I had...
  • Re: '69 VW Bus Body Needs Home
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Oct 1994 12:51:14 -0800
    ...in good condition. > Pull-out bed, table, carpeting and hand-made curtains. AM/FM radio, > needs speakers and of course an engine... > > $350/or...
  • Vent access
    Historical mailing list - Todd Donovan
    Sat, 4 Jul 1998 09:00:04 -0700
    While removing my curtains, I noticed there is a foam filter in the vent in the right rear of my Westy. How do I...
  • Re: Carat Curtains
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 31 Aug 1999 14:46:11 -0700
    Here is an aftermarket source if you can't get the OEM (no experience with them personally): http://www.gowesty.com Stuart MacMillan Manager...
  • Need a weekender cushion in Michigan
    Historical mailing list - George Wietor
    Sat, 11 Nov 2000 18:59:40 -0800
    ...Now for some curtains and a reading light... George __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Get organized for the holidays! http://calendar.yahoo.com/
  • 7-passenger curtain rods?
    Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
    Mon, 11 Apr 2005 22:01:31 -0500
    Hi - I have an 87 GL that I'd like to install curtains in. The only place I've found the kits is at...
  • NO Vanagon content!
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Thu, 14 May 1998 07:13:44 -0400
    ...you should ask your girlfriend how she feels about making custom > curtains before offering the product to the (albeit small) world. Between > materials, her...
  • Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Wed, 14 Jun 2000 23:34:47 -0700
    ...Vangon curtains/canvas? > Hey Vanagonauts, > > I've been discussing curtain cable replacement with a few breadloaf and > vanagon owners. After examining the original curtain...
  • Re: Barbie Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Donna Skarloken
    Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:40:28 -0700
    We have pink curtains in our Syncro (from a previous owner); that's bad enough! Donna, 87 syncro On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at...
  • 84 Wolfsburg = 90 Carat weekender???
    Historical mailing list - SD Kraning
    Sat, 21 Sep 2002 16:47:04 -0400
    Hi all - Does anyone know if a set of curtains from an '84 Wolfy will fit on a '90 Carat weekender. I'm thinking...
  • Re: Window tint
    Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
    Wed, 26 Nov 2014 08:23:56 -0800
    ...It is a silver fabric my wife sewed to the outside of our curtains. Reflective, excludes light-black out in broad daylight, adds some...
  • Re: Are pop-up tops really necessary??
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 15:41:27 -0700
    ...Then when you park, immediately close the curtains and go to > sleep. Blackout curtains accessory? > As a male travelling alone, I have not been...
  • Re: 73 Safare update - curtains/cabinets/carpet/CB/cool!
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Tue, 16 May 1995 20:41:46 -0500 (CDT)
    ...73 Safare update - curtains/cabinets/carpet/CB/cool! On Tue, 16 May 1995, John Anderson wrote: > if you're feeling super brave you might...
  • Re: westy slider door curtain differences... results!!
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Tue, 7 Dec 2004 18:03:27 -0700
    ...It appears that up to the color change of the curtains from brown to blue/grey there were three curtain types with no specific...
  • Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
    Historical mailing list - Peter van Marwijk
    Thu, 15 Jun 2000 10:28:05 +0200
    ...Got the idea from my parents who had the curtains in their boat hung like this (my bike owns a bike shop, so that...
  • Re: 74 westy w/ Salisbury State stickers- who owned it?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Mon, 12 Nov 2001 17:12:41 EST
    ...The tie dyed curtains are getting a little sun faded, so maybe this winter we will do the curtain project. The original curtains would...
  • entire westfalia interiors $600 obo (stove/sink/fridge/bed/swivals/etc)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 12 Sep 1998 23:50:44 EDT
    ...complete westfalia interiors, two to choose from all propane, stove/sink/fridge/cabinets/beds/tables/swival seat tracks/ accy fills/ screens/curtains/ everything...... 600...
  • looking for used interior parts in Calgary
    Historical mailing list - Derrick MacKenzie
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:18:05 EDT
    ...I have an 85 weekender and am looking for side window curtains, door panels, closet door and a left side rear view mirror. Interior...
  • Re: I think my curtains are smarter than me...
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Thu, 4 Sep 2003 20:20:51 -0600
    If I look on page 22 of my"1985 Camper, Supplement to Volkswagen Vanagon Owner's Manual" there is a picture showing the front...
  • Re: Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
    Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
    Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:22:05 -0700
    Go Westy sells this: http://tinyurl.com/38awzv Being GoWesty it's absurdly expensive. Perhaps it's only for $80k vans? Tom http://www...
  • Re: Vanagon GL interior upgrades.
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 17 Oct 2007 06:26:31 -0700
    My '87 GL (non-weekender) had a folding bed...and inexplicably, factory curtains, which my '89 Wolfsburg doesn't have. On 10/17/07...
  • Re: Seat/Bed Swap
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:34:39 -0700
    ...I consider the 84 Wolfy passenger van a Weekender because the curtains, screens, and great bed were clearly meant for camping in. For 85...
  • Window tinting
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 27 Jun 2007 13:49:55 -0700
    ...Almost total privacy during daylight hours with no curtains, and much cooler inside. At night, I put up curtains, using magnets, because the light...
  • Parts needed
    Historical mailing list - Hines, Dan
    Wed, 29 May 2002 08:52:08 -0400
    ...will work (gray or beige preferred). I need driver and passenger. Curtains for all around in either beige or gray including the front window...
  • Re: Privacy glass for VW's?
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Fri, 10 Jul 1998 15:41:03 -0700
    ...That's why we still have >curtains (or at least _will_ have curtains). > >In fact, I can see through the van during the day...
  • does anybody have a coleman procat 3000 btu heater?
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Wed, 2 Mar 2005 09:08:32 -0700
    ...warmish in single-digit temps, especially if i finally put in curtains. comments? it says "designed for indoor use", but i would still crack...
  • Re: Windshield sunscreens
    Historical mailing list - David Griffin
    Sat, 19 Sep 1998 23:14:22 -0400
    ...Although perhaps one wouldn't want one's curtains fading from daily use, in which case making an extra set out of a reflective...
  • Re: I'm now down to 3.5 busses!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 Oct 95 07:27 AST
    Please let me know if you are willing to send the set of curtains and the faucet to me in Puerto Rico. I'm...
  • Re: curtains for vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Debbie Fleming
    Thu, 28 Aug 1997 19:42:30 -0500
    > . . . and the Westy top seal I made from a garden > hose frequently comes loose, flogging other DC beltway drivers. That's OK, 'cause most...
  • interested in making your vanagon into a westy?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 25 Jul 1998 12:19:38 EDT
    ...sink/stove/propane tank/fridge/swivel seat mechanisms/exterior outlets/sofabed/cabinets/tables/lights/curtains/sidepanels/camper windows w/ screens/ poptops w/ good fiberglass...
  • Curtain mount
    Historical mailing list - Todd Lund
    Wed, 15 Sep 1999 13:05:32 -0700
    ...It is a rubber coated spring that is holds down the bottom of the curtains in the back. I broke mine. Does any one...
  • Is it a "guy" thing?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
    Mon, 10 Sep 2001 20:49:42 EDT
    OK i can work on cars, computers, pluming, electric, etc., but just bought a sewing machine to make seat covers and curtains for my...
  • Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
    Historical mailing list - mad madeline
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 20:24:12 -0700
    Troy, I wasn't able to comment on the photo page... but the MG_1521-01 photo is absolutely beautiful... it looks almost like...
  • Re: More on Westy Curtains...
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 2 Nov 2007 12:37:56 -0600
    B&S: You might compare your curtain sizing with the ones I made. I posted about it in January '07, but a link to...
  • Re: New carpets and curtains anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 12 May 2015 10:45:24 -0500
    ...New carpets and curtains anyone? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > OK, folks Jeff had to ask so here�s the photo story. The photos...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:35:13 -0700
    ...I roughly weighed the curtains and they were about 5 lbs or 2 kgs overall . You need about 16 to 18 litres per pound...
  • Re: Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:02:04 -0600
    ...I would love to >> improve the stock curtains to make the interior darker, but >> wondering if that attempt would be in vain as the...
  • Issues converting vanagon 7 uinto a weekender..
    Historical mailing list - t ob
    Mon, 12 Jul 1999 22:37:09 PDT
    ...Water jug, back screen, front window curtain, all hardware for other curtains. Swivel seat mounts. All I need I think is Propane tank, carpet...
  • Re: Curtains -- update
    Historical mailing list - coyote
    Mon, 6 Apr 1998 14:36:21 -0700
    >In the end, they turned out pretty well, I think. Finished Fri., just in >time for the trip to San Jose, to meet all...
  • Re: Anyone making custom curtains?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:55:36 -0700
    ...set of eyes needed? (assuming one doesn't remove the existing curtains) Thanks, Neil. On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 7:42 AM, Sheilah...
  • Re: westy slider door curtain differences... results!!
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Wed, 8 Dec 2004 01:31:05 -0600
    ...It appears that up to the >color change of the curtains from brown to blue/grey there were three >curtain types with no specific...
  • Misc. dumb questions
    Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 23:17:53 EDT
    ...Can I throw my 84 westy wolfburg beige kinda loose-weave yucky fabric curtains in the washer on the gentle cycle?? Dryer?? I'm...
  • Re: My weekend project.
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Mon, 8 Jun 2009 19:07:12 -0600
    ...All new curtains and upholstery for the bus (except >>>> the >>>> front seats, but those will come later). I used the 1933 Singer 15-91...
  • Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Sun, 29 May 2011 19:14:08 -0700
    The best thing I've ever done is to change the oil, oh and keep the curtains permanently clipped up to protect the interior...
  • Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Sat, 28 May 2011 20:36:16 -0400
    ...gmail.com> wrote: > Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains? > > What modification, upgrade, change of decor, or "other," has given you > the...
  • FS: 88 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Kris Estes
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 13:35:51 -0700
    ...I have all records/manuals/curtains etc. $13,500 obo. Please contact me for any further info. Kris _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN...
  • FS: Vanagon Stuff
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 18 Feb 2004 21:05:38 -0800
    ...power window motors, power mirrors, power locks, Wolfy curtains, fiberglass trim pieces, engine stuff, lights, and more. Please have a look to see if...
  • 85 Wolfsburg Weekender For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Kline
    Sun, 3 Jul 2005 20:51:48 -0500
    ...Screens and curtains in exc. condition. Solar panel for 2nd battery. CD player 2100.00* Kansas City, MO http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds...
  • FS: 91 Vanagon GL Weekender For Sale In Illinois
    Historical mailing list - Rudy Stimac
    Sun, 8 Aug 2004 22:34:09 -0500
    ...but I believe it) - Custom cabinets and curtains (yes, the previous owner installed very nice curtains and cabinets). - I'm leaving a very nice...
  • Speedo Cable Fitting
    Historical mailing list - Tyson, John
    Fri, 14 Jul 95 16:18:19 gmt
    ...easy is it hard, Also getting my seamstress friend to knock up some curtains and seat covers - should be fun! Happy dubbing volks, cheers
  • 1987 Vanagon Adventurewagon - FOR SALE
    Historical mailing list - Susan Foster
    Wed, 26 Mar 1997 18:13:29 EST
    ...control, blaupunkt stereo, hookups for electric and water, porta-potti, privacy curtains all around, trailer hitch. Located on Long Island, Brookhaven. 100,000 miles...
  • Re: Sliding door mosquito screen help/back hatch screen-bus
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Tue, 11 Jun 2002 22:55:02 -0500
    ...i was really happy that it came with the original front curtains, mosquito netting etc. > Apropos of this I have what I've been...