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• for sale: fiberglass lower moulding pieces, power mirrors, weekender interiors
  Historical mailing list - NA NA
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 08:49:10 -0700
  ...also have a set of power mirrors that will mount on any vanagon.. doesnt matter what year it is, they'll fit on anything...
• Re: Beware of Vanagon mirror problem
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 22:53:40 EST
  In a message dated 3/1/06 3:36:51 PM Eastern Standard Time, jbange@GMAIL.COM writes: > > passenger side mirrors are harder to...
• Re: Need a pair of working black power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 25 Apr 2003 05:50:52 EDT
  ...black power mirrors in > good and working condition. > I don't need the wiring harness, controls, and etc. > Just the mirrors with the wires...
• Re: VW Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 12:13:34 -0400
  ...West Coast mirrors on my '64 splittie. I got them from JC Whitney. As to seeing to the rear, they were quite effective. Of...
• Re: Flopping side mirrors ... the rest of the story
  Historical mailing list - Edward Nutter
  Thu, 30 May 2002 08:34:38 -0700
  ...Larry Chase wrote: >Folks, > >Recently installed a new pair of OE side mirrors on my 85. > >Although I snugged them down pretty good, the...
• Mirrors (was: Bus Depot's STRICT return screening policy)
  Historical mailing list - Mike D.
  Wed, 31 Mar 2004 12:26:59 -0800
  ...Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the mirrors supposed to be mounted vertically? I.e. taller than they are wide? My...
• Re: Removing Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 06:35:25 EDT
  ...For the record, I currently have 6 spare pairs of mirrors that I removed myself.=) BenT, you NEED to quit collecting and come to...
• Re: Proper side mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 08:01:35 -0700
  Here's another alternative to fixing your mirrors for good: I found that the threaded rod was merely "pressed" into the metal ball. Repeated...
• Re: power mirrors retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - marcus
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 14:44:13 -0700
  ...You could probably rebuild you engine in the time it would take you to switch.Remove the mirrors and see if you can tighten...
• Re: WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior can be trashed. Auto tranny, AC. Syncro ok
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 18 May 2004 12:33:56 -0700
  ...WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior can be trashed. Auto tranny, AC. Syncro ok > Yea me too. . . we can...
• Re: Mirrors fold in at high speed
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:20:18 -0500
  ...since I >> can >> not hit 80MPH with little effort; the wind causes my mirrors to fold-in >> at >> high speed. >> >> Sure the easy fix...
• interior rear view mirror removal
  Historical mailing list - ronald ourada
  Mon, 14 Jan 2019 20:30:23 -0600
  ...Bentley deals with side mirrors and the vanity mirror, but not mirror above windshield. In archives, I found a lot on side view power...
• Re: folding mirrors
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 08:02:53 -0400
  ...If it comes apart or loosens up again quickly, Bus Depot has new mirrors for around $20. I replaced the mirror and had to...
• Them there newer hi-tech rear view mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:22:33 -0800
  Hey all, I prefer to keep the camper stock but I am envious of those new auto-dimming rearview mirrors that have the compass...
• Re: Replacing Stock 82 Van mirrors w/stronger model
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 23:34:57 -0700 (MST)
  Funny... I got the same problem on my right-side mirror.
• solid glass side glass and good pic of truck mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 14:10:51 -0700
  http://www.vw-bus-club-nolimits.de/clubbilder/kirsche.jpg
• Re: Vanagon Cover
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 18 Aug 2007 20:50:44 -0400
  ...When ordering they asked was it for a camper, and did it have power mirrors (as the cut is different for manual mirrors). I...
• Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 15:45:49 -0700
  Other than buying and installing power mirrors. Yes, this subject has been done to death but I'm not getting anywhere. I've tried...
• Re: of mice and mirrors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 13:22:59 -0500
  ...I have motorized mirrors on other vehicles, and >those have always been responsive and smooth in operation. Thanks >for letting me know. I won...
• Re: Non-remote Mirror fix
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 22:51:09 -0800
  ...Of course it's your time and money, and your choice, but you may not >> have been aware that replacement mirrors (of the non...
• Re: How to keep mirrors in place
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:56:33 -0700
  ...How to keep mirrors in place > > Hi, I have an 84 Westy with factory mirrors and i'm looking for some advice > or tricks...
• Re: Removing Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:18:05 EDT
  ...cutter or bowie knife, huh :<P seems like most of the mirrors ive seen FS on samba or whatever are like that.. wire splicing...
• Outside mirrors
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 14:56:14 -0700
  How do you tighten the outside mirror? I lubricated the rotating ball and it.s Rolling around like crazy
• Re: spray paint from dealer - was power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Harry Patrick
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 17:50:37 -0400
  Matching spray paint is widely sold in Europe by local auto parts stores.
• Re: Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 31 May 2003 11:33:53 -0500
  > Does anybody know if the '86 and later Vanagons were pre-wired for > power mirrors, even if they didn't come with them? > Any...
• Need power window/mirror harness
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:40:57 -0500
  ...I want to install the electric windows and mirrors into my 87 Westy. I wasn't able to anymore of the harness and what...
• Re: pwr mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Paolo Damiani
  Tue, 21 Dec 1999 19:47:11 EST
  For what it's worth, my power mirrors didn't work when I purchased my van. However, after replacing my driver's side window...
• Re: Is it a '90 or an '89???
  Historical mailing list - Chris & Aimee Uzzi
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 14:41:21 -0800
  ...The mirrors between the '90 and '89 manufacture year are different. I could be wrong... but then again... I could be right! Chris >I...
• Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 2 May 2002 14:29:40 -0700
  A year ago I got 2 new VW Vanagon OEM mirrors from Bus Depot for $26 each. Not bad and they are original equipment...
• Re: Power Mirror Retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 1 May 2006 15:57:59 -0400
  At 12:10 PM 5/1/2006 -0700, River Clan wrote: >Just got some power mirrors for me westy. > >What's the process of...
• Re: Product review Bus Depot Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:35:55 -0400
  ...And >>>>> the mirror quality itself is superior- the stock mirrors appear almost hazy >>>>> or out of focus by comparison. I think the Land Rover...
• Re: Question about late model mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 21:10:13 -0400
  ...Question about late model mirrors How do you remove just the glass part of the late model electric irrors that came on the carats...
• Re: Lug nuts and mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Austin Silvester
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 21:35:03 -0800
  ...the mirrors - don't bother trying to glue the hex stud; been there, done that, didn't work. I ended up drilling a 1...
• Re: Convex right side mirror: Do they exist&do you like?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 15:45:05 -0500
  ...David Marshall >I have these round stick on "fish eye" mirrors in the bottom corner of both >my mirrors. I think they are fantastic...
• Re: Rear view mirror....84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 20:52:48 -0700
  I have the same problem, but have learned to live with it since I mostly use the side-view mirrors. You might want to...
• Re: Power Mirror (Driver Side)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Thu, 13 May 2004 09:33:22 -0700
  ...I sell power mirrors for $80 - $125 depending on condition. eBay power mirrors are usually around $50/each. Cheers, Jeff www.vanagonparts.com -----Original...
• Re: WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior ...
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 18 May 2004 14:15:48 -0700
  ...WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior ... In a message dated 5/18/04 3:37:36 PM Eastern Daylight...
• Re: How to keep mirrors in place
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:44:16 -0700
  ...On Tue, June 10, 2008 09:26, Keith Ovregaard wrote: > The mirrors on my 84 did that, so I took em apart and clean...
• Re: '66 bus mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 12:25:42 EDT
  I bought an "elephant ear" from Rocky Mountain Motor Works (The Bus Stop). So far so good. christian
• Wanted: Power Doors;
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Sun, 4 Nov 2001 12:10:49 EST
  Wanted: Power Doors. (p/w, p/l, p/heated mirrors) thanks, John Carpenter SLC, UT 85 Westaru... [text/html]
• Blind Spot Mirrors.....Where do you put yours?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 09:54:40 -0500
  ...I have always placed blind spot mirrors on my vehicles and I usually place them on the lower-outer corner of them. What says...
• Re: of mice and mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 06:31:57 -0800
  ...of mice and mirrors ... wish I knew about that before I bought the Fit System replacements ... one of which could use this fix ... brand...
• Side Mirror Surfaces
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:03:42 -0700
  Hello, I finally had to replace my side mirrors on my vanagon and I did so with convex on both sides. This has been...
• RE: Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - CAP'N HOOK, THE SOFTWARE PIRATE
  Tue, 20 Sep 1994 08:50:41 PST
  I have never seen anything like you're asking for available. Most people just make do with the stick on ones.
• Re: Removing Power mirrors, outside only method
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:10:57 -0700
  ...Not cool if you need to drive the van while the mirrors are off being painted. but hey, do whatever works for you...
• Re: Syncro Instrument Cluster: Analogue clock?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Fri, 11 Apr 2014 11:27:54 -0400
  ...As for the mirrors, the power mirrors were part of >> an upgrade package that included the power windows and locks. Fun Bus is a...
• iRE: Power Mirrors not working
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Tue, 8 Feb 2000 12:31:54 -0800
  ...Power Mirrors not working At 10:28 AM 02/08/2000 -0700, Keith Adams wrote: >Hello all, > >I've had a search through the...
• Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Alan Pickersgill
  Sun, 5 May 2002 00:00:53 -0400
  I've had a number of different sets of mirrors of different designs. The last were the Bus Depot ones. I picked them up...
• Re: Power Mirror and Non Power Mirror Q??
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:33:15 -0500
  ...So I guess the next question is Does anyone have Non working or working Power mirrors. I dont care about color since I will...
• Re: 89 Vanagon with airbags, tilt, leather,and automatic climate ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Mar 1999 01:54:21 EST
  ...climate control, > electric seat warmer, power windows, power door locks, power mirrors, > bucket seats, leather steering wheel, interior woodgrain look, intermittent > wipers, power brakes...
• Re: 84 westy mirror
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 22:50:39 -0500
  Get cheap mirrors from wrecked Vanagons contact Matt at aukcycles@yahoo.com, he may still have the mirrors for sale. Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia...
• Re: How do I remove the mirror glass from the mirror ,in standard , non power ,outside mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:49:46 -0800
  I have extra (early year) mirrors if you break yours. I just had one apart (I broke it) and I still could not see...
• Paint for mirror
  Historical mailing list - Gilles H Turmel
  Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:55:12 -0400
  Hi, I’m looking for the best way to get my mirrors black again. Any suggestions? Best regards. Salutations Gilles Turmel
• Power Mirror Fuse
  Historical mailing list - Steve Mozurkewich
  Thu, 1 May 2003 13:51:19 -0700
  Which fuse is for the power mirrors on an 89 Westy? I looked in the Bentley, and found nothing. Thanks Steve
• Re: folding mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 00:15:31 -0400
  ...folding mirrors > Is it easy to tighten a rear view mirror to keep it from folding in on the > highway? > > I over read someone...
• Re: Product review Bus Depot Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 19:39:48 -0700
  ...And >>>>>> the mirror quality itself is superior- the stock mirrors appear almost hazy >>>>>> or out of focus by comparison. I think the Land Rover...
• Re: Migrating Mirrors - help!!
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 12:43:18 -0400 (EDT)
  ...sugesstions on how to fix these mirrors > -or- if anyone has a pair of Vanagon electric mirrors with all the controls, > please drop me...
• Re: Power mirror replacement
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:52:17 -0400
  ...One of my mirrors had already cracked and delaminated from its backing, so it removed in two pieces. I repeatedly applied a glue solvent...
• Re: Where can I get stainless steel screws for mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - fonman4277
  Sat, 1 Apr 2017 14:04:42 -0400
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• vanagon power mirrors on ebay
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 2 Nov 2002 06:15:06 EST
  not mine, heres the link, go for it http://cgi.aol.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1871172876