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• Re: Beige door panel for 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 14:03:54 EDT
  ...vw/dpanel1.jpg > stan, thats a left side wall panel from a pass van, not a doorpanel.. :<) what year is that from tho? chris
• Re: Removing rear hatch panel, was Dynamat
  Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:33:22 -0400
  ...http://www.eastwood.com/door-panel-removal-tool-u-notch-ss-eastwood.html Jim -- Jim in NW Pa Member: PVC Pittsburgh Vanagon Club 1987...
• Re: [SyncroDoubleCabs] Re: Has anyone used the Bus Depot or Cip1 body sheet metal patch panels especially on a Doka?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 15 May 2006 02:37:56 -0700
  ...get steel panels for. However, after seeing what the replacement look like, I will spend the extra time salvaging parts from vans being broken...
• Another dumb question, air control slider lighting
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 18 Nov 2012 20:15:17 -0800
  ... Harry and David have me wondering if the front control panel socket could be lit by an LED. the rear control panel and the...
• Re: Later Westies/Upholstery and padding on rear hatch at bed?
  Historical mailing list - Vern in Bend
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 12:11:01 -0700
  I bought one of the ABS rear hatch panels, my 'experience' with it is just to check its fit and it fits perfectly. Perfect...
• Welding the front seam at bumper
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 11:14:57 -0400
  I have made mention a few times on the list that I had my van repainted. When doing this I replaced the metal panel...
• Re: Solar panels
  Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
  Mon, 8 Aug 2016 12:18:45 -0700
  ...open at a tilt! > > http://www.vanagondiesel.info/index.php/Solar_%26_House_Battery_Setup#Solar_Panels > > > > On Jun 23, 2016, at 6:33...
• 2nd request- Measurements for side holes.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 14:25:00 -0230
  ...I recently replaced the drivers side panel on my van, with a non Westy panel, and now have only a rough ideas as to...
• sliding door inside panel
  Historical mailing list - patrick paul clerkin
  Wed, 10 Oct 2001 13:00:16 -0500
  My van's inside panel of the sliding door has recently lost some of its plastic snaps and when I open the door it...
• Re: Cool door panels.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 19:12:08 -0500
  ...panel was done by SewFine (Littleton Colorado). It was a custom job for me, as the pattern used is not normally fitted to vanagon...
• Solar controller question..semi off topic.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:23:01 -0700
  ...newer panel home with us and I would like to get a proper controller so I can use it to charge the vanagon or...
• Re: Wood Westie Interiors (T2)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 15:40:47 -0500
  ...panels using Baltic Birch or whatever > light vernier plywood I can scrounge. I think I will whip up some > maple cabinets for the van...
• Re: Weakly Statz ...Numbers don't add up! :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 29 Mar 96 20:09:28 CST
  ...OF the 215, buses, 129 are campers, 1 is panel, etc. >> Vanagon 270 - Camper 135, Panel 1, Pickup 1, Diesel 16, Syncro 35 >188...
• Re: Solar panel, aux. battery, generator etc...
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Wed, 9 Mar 2016 17:16:36 -0600
  ...regarding solar panel, aux. battery, generator and the such... your share of experiences and advices will be greatly appreciated... the van(s): - '89 tin...
• Re: DIY Doorpanel materials?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 15 May 2006 19:57:29 -0400
  Hi chris Most Automotive upholstery shops will have this panel board for sale in std and large sheets. per panel it is about 20...
• electrical puzzle help needed
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 1 May 2001 16:44:38 -0600
  ...problem like this inside the panel likely? Suggestions and advice are welcome! Richard A. Jones Boulder, Colorado '81 Vanagon Mr Bus '87 syncro Westy...
• Re: Solar Power
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 07:36:40 -0700
  If you look carefully there are bigger panels that fit, even a rare 60 watt that fits in the front luggage rack and won...
• Re: How Can I Get Rear Hatch Off (Including Inside Panel Fasteners) '87 Wolfsburg GL
  Historical mailing list - Josh Saylor
  Sat, 18 May 2002 15:35:10 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2002 9:36 AM Subject: How Can I Get Rear Hatch Off (Including Inside Panel Fasteners...
• Re: getting the fan blower switch out
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:07:25 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Stephen Grisanti Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 7:54 AM To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Dash Panel interchange.
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Tue, 27 Feb 2001 09:41:25 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Dash Panel interchange. John, It sure can be done. The connectors are diffrent on later model with tach...
• Re: Rear bed seats - some questions answered
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 15:14:29 EST
  ...The carat/wolfsburg (pass van) weekender rear sofabed is narrower than the regular weekender sofabed to accomodate the plastic side panels (w/ table). The...
• Re: Syncro panel van
  Historical mailing list - -------------
  Thu, 15 Feb 2007 10:05:20 -0500
  ...John Bange wrote: > Interesting syncro panel van on ebay. > > <http://tinyurl.com/yrptou> > > No mention of how it ended up with no windows, no...
• Repair of rust in body panel seams?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Apr 1996 10:13:00 -0400 (EDT)
  In a couple of spots on my 87 vanagon, there is rust developing in the vertical seams joining body panels. How deep are these...
• Re: where to get body panels in Canada for 85 ddcab
  Historical mailing list - John Rodger
  Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:33:30 -0500
  ...depot catalog and the vwcamper magazines shows >some body panels, but for regular vans. My friend has >a body shop and asked me to...
• Re: Coincidence or not?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 15 Sep 2008 13:09:53 -0700
  ...hadn't driven my 84 vanagon since Friday, i wanted to take a look > behind the instrument panel to see if i could find...
• '63 Panel Van turned camper!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jul 1995 09:02:40 GMT0BST
  I went to look at a "panel van" a couple of days ago with a friend..........who _needs_ one! -) The van was pretty solid...
• Re: fridge exhaust cover
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 5 May 2004 10:31:52 -0400
  ...I don't know > if there is any fiberglass insulation in between the panels, though. Even passenger vans will get seam rust eventually. The...
• Re: Cockpit of a C-141
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Mon, 28 May 2007 18:11:38 -0600
  ...to our vans and equipped >> one van with all of them, they'd end up with a really cool control panel Does anyone else...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:24:11 -0800
  ...Later vanagon > westies have the non visible clips, like most door panels nowadays. Well, I'll be hornswoggled.* No clips here. The panel is...
• Re: fiberglass sheets to replace the kitchen wooden panel.
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Tue, 1 Aug 2017 11:38:17 -0400
  ...Replacing >> the whole panel will also allow me to fill in the hole behind where >> was the fridge. >> >> Did any one did that ? >> >> What...
• weekender sofabed and side table panels for sale, fit all vans
  Historical mailing list - NA NA
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 16:59:39 -0700
  ...vanagon rear weekender sofabed with cushion, and plastic side panels with pop out side table.. fits all vans, with all mounting hardware.. cannot ship...
• Re: Bumper build, swing away tire carrier progress
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Feb 2014 23:13:07 -0500
  I've often wondered how difficult it would be craft up aluminum panels to replace the "frequently rusted" side panels on a Vanagon, and...
• Looking for a nice pair of Grey front door panels with power windows
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:09:08 -0400
  I am looking for a nice pair of grey front door panels from a Vanagon that had power windows. If you have a pair...
• Solar panels
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 23 Jun 2016 18:33:38 -0700
  Can anyone recommend a solar panel (flexible or firm) that fits in the luggage rack? Have you used it? How long? When was it...
• how to remove an instrument panel bulb
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Mon, 9 Mar 2009 22:30:44 -0700
  Can someone tell how to remove an instrument panel bulb? The one for the speedometer on my 84 Vanagon is not working and I...
• Re: Overhead Westy light
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:21:57 -0700
  ...van. (possibly amusing pics for people who like to see wires follow) <http://blue.foodhammer.net/panel1.jpg> <http://blue.foodhammer.net/panel2.jpg...
• Brown Sliding Door Panels- $199
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 1 Feb 2006 11:15:08 -0500
  ...They are the same color and design as all of the 84-86 brown interior panels I have seen on passegner and Westy Vanagons...
• Re: Build Your Own Solar Panel
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:50:31 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Subject: Build Your Own Solar Panel > > Hi all. > > It's close to Friday, and this is...
• Re: Rear seat belt in 1985
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 17 May 1998 21:28:11 CDT
  ...All Vanagon w/ center seat, EXCEPT Camper/Multivan 1980-1989 Model Years AUTOMATIC 3-POINT LEFT CENTER SEAT BELT, RETROFIT INSTALLATION ********************************************************************** * CAUTION * * Part numbers...
• Re: Vanagon Seams
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Fri, 25 Feb 2005 08:47:57 EST
  ...You may need to replace the reinforcement bar on the inside of the body panel. I did. Mine was completely rusted in two. Next...
• Re: Vanagon entertainment...
  Historical mailing list - Gordon
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 10:33:22 -0700
  ...and the Vanagon radio. Before I mess things up, are there any tips on what to expect when removing inside door panels? They appear...
• Re: Body & Fender Resource Needed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Dec 2005 10:31:40 EST
  ...van was originally built with, i dont care how good of a bodyman you are.. i guarantee the seams around a replaced panel will...
• Re: interior panels
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Thu, 30 Oct 1997 09:38:28 -0500
  ...to remove the interior fiberboard panels in > the back of the Vanagon? I'm trying to remove the panel on the back hatch. > Do...
• Re: Build Your Own Solar Panel
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 09:19:27 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Build Your Own Solar Panel Hi all. It's close to Friday, and this is...
• Re: Door buzzer - how do I kill it?
  Historical mailing list - James .
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 18:01:41 -0700
  As mentioned, it's a relay in the panel above the fuses. It was very tight in there, so it was easier for me...
• Re: at the wreckers
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:20:05 -0800
  ...I didn't look at the panel van door, I don't know how good it is. If you want I can call them...
• Re: Solar panels
  Historical mailing list - William D. Pool
  Thu, 23 Jun 2016 18:37:32 -0700
  ...open at a tilt! http://www.vanagondiesel.info/index.php/Solar_%26_House_Battery_Setup#Solar_Panels > On Jun 23, 2016, at 6:33...
• Re: Solar panel
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 11:15:18 -0300
  ...Phil, your more than >welcome to put this info up on the LiMBO site. > >_Vanagon Westfalia Solar Panel_ (http://members.aol.com/fkc43/solar...
• Re: Vanagon Panels Available?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 7 May 2009 10:08:08 -0400
  Tom, I haven't looked in detail but I do know that number of the vendors carry repair panels. So check: Vanagain Bus Depot...
• NVC- Toyota Corolla Stereo Install
  Historical mailing list - Adam B
  Tue, 6 Jan 2004 22:57:19 EST
  ...on his and I dont have the slightest idea how to take off that dash panel around it. thanks alot! Adam 1986 Vanagon GL
• Interior panel plastic retainer clip availability
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Thu, 9 Feb 2006 10:01:41 -0700
  I'm going to be taking out the interior panels of my 85 vanagon and wonder if anyone knows a source for the plastic...
• Re: body panel repair
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 10:01:58 -0000
  ...Willolyn99@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, March 14, 2003 1:46 PM Subject: body panel repair > Hey all, > Like many...
• Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 17:51:16 -0800
  ...Tuesday, January 13, 2015 5:42 PM To: 'Jeff Schwaia'; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: RE: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van Wow. Did you...
• Re: RE: Rocker Panels for 87 Wolfs.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 6 Apr 1997 19:36:45 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the 89-91 Vanagons with the 'rocker panels'. >> I saw a Vanagon today on a for sale lot with rocker panels. It didn't...
• That krylon espresso brown paint
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 18 Jul 2017 17:53:53 -0700
  ...The original face plate on the sink unit in my van, and the indicator light panel, were really ratty with creeping rust. So some...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 09:36:58 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon.. Hi Don, Right on. I can't tell if generator people are oblivious...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Tue, 8 Oct 2013 07:19:58 -0700
  Hi Ken, I recently installed an 80W solar panel in the luggage rack - $180 from Ebay. I drilled holes in the roof, ran the...
• Solar Panels and VW cigarette lighter
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 11:25:37 -0700
  The thread on VW solar battery panels and other brands brings up something I've been wondering about. I have a panel I bought...
• FS: Fridge from 81 ASI Camper
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 3 Jul 2001 13:24:14 -0400
  ...The moniker on the front panel says clearly Dometic Van Fridge in italic lettering. It has a white door and brown trim. It has...
• Re: REPAIR FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL RIBBON CONNECTION
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 7 Jan 2009 08:50:15 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Wednesday, January 7, 2009 11:24:54 AM Subject: REPAIR FOR INSTRUMENT PANEL RIBBON CONNECTION Has anyone ever successfully...