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  • Westy For Sale in Lyle, Wa.
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 24 Jun 2009 12:35:47 -0700
    ...good/bad things about it taped to one window. Mostly straight body, both front and rear bumper in perfect shape, no sign of seam...
  • Re: late model curtain "shelf" install query
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Thu, 29 Jun 2006 09:16:30 -0700
    ...rear most > curtain attached to the van? The "new" curtain track stops at the > rear overhead cabinet, but that leaves half of the window...
  • Free rear side glass
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sun, 13 Jun 1999 12:28:09 -0600
    Anyone in the Billings, MT area can stop by and pick up a rear side window fits 80-91 Vanagon. Will not ship. I...
  • Re: S.A. rear slider windows and armrests
    Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
    Wed, 15 Sep 1999 09:53:07 -0400
    ...The rear side windows are sliders as >opposed to the fixed windows on our domestic vans. Were these available in >Europe? Can these be...
  • Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 30 Mar 1999 11:33:09 -0800
    ...This set up on the Vanagon >> would be great--especially Westy where the driver's side rear side window >> would be unaccessable (of course...
  • Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:17:19 -0700
    ...19:08 Oxroad <oxroad@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > > > I just saw this left rear side sliding window for Vanagon. I haven't seen > an...
  • Re: Advice needed on Thule Roof Rack Install
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Mon, 5 Jul 2004 06:23:20 -0400
    ...Rear bar aligns with the center of the rear side window and the front bar is just aft of the center line of the...
  • '87 Syncro For Sale - Not Mine!
    Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
    Wed, 9 Jan 2002 13:38:11 -0800
    ...1987 Vanagon GL Syncro, 7 passenger, Blue w/blue interior, NOT Weekender, A/C with busted rear housing supports. Power mirrors, locks, windows. Spot...
  • Re: Reliability or something else? was Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:06:12 -0700
    ...Other changes that "I" think would be great? Manual window on the drivers side & a power window on the passenger side. Windows that open...
  • Rear Window Wiper Retrofit
    Historical mailing list - SBate82659
    Tue, 7 Apr 1998 21:47:22 EDT
    ...I have an '87 Vanagon GL that came without the rear window wiper. A year or so ago a buddy of mine was parting...
  • Parts wanted
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:08:15 -0600
    ...The driver side window visor Clip. The small plastic piece that the visor clips to at the headliner. 3. Right rear curtain. The one...
  • Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 20 Oct 2008 08:33:31 -0400
    M'obeechi wrote: > The plastic is at least as good as those rain guards that can be > slipped over the front side windows so...
  • Re: Tint cost?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 26 Aug 2003 07:54:46 -0700
    ...Vanagon price - 6 side windows, rear hatch - Top of the line metal sputtered, color stable tint film, national warranty - 7 years ---$195. Regards, John...
  • Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:15:51 -0700
    ...T2 rear window install, anyone? Hi to all the masters of this Great List, I am trying to install a T2 left rear window...
  • South African van differences - when they happened
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:28:14 +1300
    ...However I am in the process of buying a 1993 RSA Microbus 2.5i, and this van does have larger rear side-windows, the...
  • Replacement for broken sliding window?
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Thu, 7 Aug 2014 14:20:08 -0500
    Hi, I need to replace a broken window. 85 Westy, it's the sliding one in the rear on the driver's side. Only...
  • Removal and installation of window moldings
    Historical mailing list - kevin leong
    Tue, 2 May 2000 22:40:02 -0700
    ...install them? Once I remove the rubber molding from the side, front and rear glass is it hard to re-install them? will I...
  • Re: LED tail lights etc
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:10:37 -0500
    ...I what is two: > > > one high up, on each side of the rear > > > window, like you see in state police cars. > > > Anyone have any...
  • Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Sat, 11 Jun 2011 16:57:47 -0600
    What about a simple bank transfer? They have banks too, I hear...........You just have to make sure you're not sending it to...
  • Re: non-GL model
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 12 Jul 2004 09:54:06 -0700
    ...windows > no arm rests, old analog clock in the tach. position. Rear facing > jump seats, with bed, but no talbe in the side wall...
  • Re: noise reduction
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 07:42:48 -0700
    ...So the additional door weather stripping and the rear side window flow through vents go hand in hand. Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to...
  • Parts For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Sat, 6 May 2000 02:09:50 CDT
    ...Westy Items (brown interior)-- Front windshield/windows privacy curtain Rear hatch snap-in insect screen Left and right side sliding windows and frames Left...
  • Re: Cabin Air Flow
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Wed, 2 May 2012 22:06:12 +0000
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Didn't the late model rear side windows accomplish this? > > http://images.cars.com/phototab/DMI/103836/004289.jpg > > http...
  • Re: Interesting discoveries
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 23:17:18 +0200
    ...This is just for public information. > > > > I've seen the **factory** right rear sliding window on a Vanagon > with a CountryHome conversion here in...
  • Re: rear air vents for Westfalias? Possible to install?
    Historical mailing list - Phillip Bouton
    Thu, 1 Apr 1999 09:25:06 -0500
    ...This set up on the Vanagon >> would be great--especially Westy where the driver's side rear side window >> would be unaccessable (of course...
  • the meaning of Kombi (was:Re: add a window to canvas Westy top?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 9 May 2002 12:04:03 EDT
    ...with windows..the Kombi. Combination because it did double duty, as a cargo/people hauler. the Kombi had no headliner in the rear, just...
  • tons of VW stuff for sale!!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 26 Nov 1998 13:17:10 EST
    ...accy fill outlets/sofabed/rear cushion/cabinets/side windows w/ screens/both tables/etc..etc... -complete poptop roof section , fiberglass poptop, and canvas from...
  • Re: What is under the headliner material by the windows?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 8 Oct 2001 09:29:04 -0500
    ...Both my '81's have a yellowish > discoloration > bleeding through the headliner material on the side and back window > areas > above the side panels...
  • Re: westy bug screens into vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
    Mon, 1 May 2000 13:02:29 EDT
    >Stuart wrote: >The Westy sliding side windows are specific to the Westy and come with screens, but the rear hatch screen will work. You...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:28:00 -0500
    ...88-91 had a vent in the rear of the rear windows as part of a fresh air circulation revamp attempt in 88. On...
  • RE: '66 Split Window (two)
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Fri, 12 Apr 1996 14:01:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Right rear corner >is caved but fixable. This is the 4? windows behind door job. All >windows are there tho drivers window has full...
  • Re: S.A. rear slider windows and armrests
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Thu, 16 Sep 1999 12:59:52 -0600
    ...pic at the url is backwards (hint look at the license plate) Michael, Even better hint-sliding door is on the wrong side! Larry
  • Vanagon look-alike
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 14 Jul 2015 11:27:37 -0500
    ...Dorble rear doors. Double side doors. Where the rear side windows are on a vgon, there were solid panels, it might be a hair...
  • Re: Slider and rear side window removal
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:52:01 -0500
    ...in it - I have someone who might want to buy the windows but I was considering putting the seals in my '85 until I...
  • Re: Questions on your cat heater?
    Historical mailing list - David Bayer
    Tue, 21 Oct 1997 14:28:50 -0700
    ...When I use the heater, i just lower the >| driver's >| side window, insert the insert and close the window on it to make...
  • Re: What is the container behind the rear passenger-side wheel?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:42:38 -0500
    Rear window washer bottle. The cap should protrude through the bulkhead for easy refilling, and it should be connected to the washer hose. mcneely...
  • Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 03:30:29 EDT
    ...for the rear side windows. they upgraded the > > sound > > system in the cabriolets in '91, and the speaker covers stuck out more, > > and > > so...
  • Re: Fuse Box Blues/1991 Resolved
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Fri, 25 May 2001 13:35:05 -0700
    ...cruise control, a/c, power >windows, aux heater, power mirrors, > aux heat exchanger, rear >hatch wiper >13. 20 amp ....................... fresh air fan (dash) >14...
  • Parts For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
    Sat, 19 Feb 2000 17:07:46 CST
    ...Front windows & windshield snap-in curtain $35 Rear hatch snap-in insect screen $35 left and right side insect screens $60 pr. left and...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:18:13 -0500
    ...I guess > this fits the early Westies with a D-pillar closet covering the rear of > the window. > The later one (I think when...
  • Re: water in the rear hatch door
    Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
    Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:05:10 -0400
    ...rear hatch door > > When I open the rear hatch, a stream of water empties out. I presume the > primary cause is the window seal...
  • Re: Window Tint Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Tue, 12 Jul 2005 18:35:53 -0700
    ...windows to tint? I am considering only tinting the side > windows (middle and rear) and leaving the cab area and the rear window > untinted...
  • vw parts and cars/vans/buses for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 May 1999 15:33:06 EDT
    ...accy fill outlets/sofabed/rear cushion/cabinets/side windows w/ screens/both tables/etc..etc... -complete poptop roof section , fiberglass poptop, and canvas from...
  • Re: drain holes for air scoops?
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Thu, 1 Jun 2000 11:47:22 +0200
    > cleaning the underside of the van last weekend I found some rubber plugs > (in the rear, left and right hand side). In the rear...
  • Re: 1985 Westy Auto Window Sticker and photo
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:16:43 -0500
    ...respond to me... > > BTW, rear and upper cabinet are still in the vehicle, nice condition, side cabinet somewhat trashed. � Rear seat and poptop stuff...
  • Leaks (Rear Door? Window Seals?)
    Historical mailing list - Russell, William
    Thu, 25 May 2006 15:47:52 -0400
    ...side. Note that this occurs while sitting parked and not necessarily while driving in the rain. Could both these problems be related to window...
  • Re: Comments, opinions, etc. appreciated
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:24:32 -0700
    ...a window over the fridge, yet there is no window on the driver's side exterior. 2. Some pictures of the rear bench seat...
  • FS: misc Vanagon parts
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 7 Aug 1997 10:40:23 -0500
    ...side is promised to another list member) - power mirror control switch - front door rocker mouldings, driver and passenger sides - grey pad for rear engine...
  • Re: South African van differences - when they happened
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:34:55 -0700
    ...However I am in the process > of buying a 1993 RSA Microbus 2.5i, and this van does have larger rear > side-windows, the...
  • Re: Reinstalling rear glass in hatch
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 26 Sep 2005 22:12:12 -0400
    ...Dennis I've never done the rear window myself but I have assisted in > >doing the side windows. > > > >Essentially the procedure is to: > > > >1...
  • Auxiliary A/C?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 08 May 1996 19:46:00 -0500 (EST)
    ...the front luggage rack cavity or put a window unit in the rear drivers side window, in front of closet. I am seriously considering...
  • parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - vwghost
    Mon, 24 Sep 2001 12:37:08 -0400
    ...blue interior sliding side door blue with blue interior 2 sliding side windows all glass rear hatch front 2 doors rear hubs front rotors...
  • Re: Seat Modifications
    Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
    Sat, 24 Nov 2001 06:01:07 -0500
    ...the sliding side windows > > that have screens for camping. (Other screen alternatives are night use > > only ones) Then drill out the rear snaps in...
  • empirical data on heating a bus
    Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
    Fri, 08 Sep 1995 21:31:37 -0600
    ...As a conclusion, I'd say that opening one of the rear side windows would be the best bet, as that would allow warm...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Mar 1996 09:10:45 -0500
    ...On passenger side, this same problem occurs between the corner panel, and the rearward window panel. Also noticing cracks in seam along seam to...
  • Re: SA Rear windows- hey, they open
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 07 Feb 1997 11:40:31 +0200
    >if you look very carefully, you'll see that the windows are larger than the >euro/us/canadian vanagons. :( and notice that the side...
  • Re: 87 Westfalia: Rear closet removal?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 2 Jun 2014 11:12:28 -0700
    ...to remove the rear closet so that a window tinter can have full access to that drivers side rear window. Any information on how...
  • Re: What is my problem?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 23 Feb 2002 12:02:41 +1200
    ...a rear wheel seal once, and I lost most of my braking. I assume you've checked for fluid on the inner sides of...
  • Re: side window removal
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Sat, 28 Dec 2002 19:49:19 +0100
    Removing the sides, from what I gather, is pretty much like removing any windshield or rear window. This info below is based on my...
  • Re: What is that strip?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Wood
    Sat, 30 Oct 2004 13:05:10 -0400
    ...One thing I recall well is the hellish time the glass installers had putting the rear window in. At one point there were three...