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  • inspection question for portlanders
    Historical mailing list - Chad Lyles
    Tue, 6 Nov 2007 06:24:01 -0800
    ...sounds dumb i know but i only have a small window to do it today, and i just realized they were not working this...
  • Re: Outboard Air Conditioner
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 26 Apr 2004 19:26:09 EDT
    ...plan is to put a window unit on the drivers wind when I am permacamped. I got a small one that is totally enclosed...
  • Re: Door Speaker Size- Stock
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:13:05 +0000
    ...The ones he used stuck out too far for the window cranks, so when I bought the van the window cranks were laying up...
  • Free Vanagon Parts in Austin TX
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Koch
    Tue, 27 Nov 2001 16:13:19 GMT
    ...glass, window regulator, lock and key in case I can find it) >>> Passenger Door (incl. glass, window regulator, lock and key in case I...
  • Re: Van painting cost
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:24:08 -0700
    ...I do have some rust around the rear window, and side windows, and in one of the rain gutters, and one dent on the...
  • Re: The Skylighguy's replacement pop-top canvas
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sat, 5 Jul 2003 00:27:41 -0400
    ...BTW, my old canvas (gray single window) is in decent shape except for a couple of small holes near the latch (where a previous...
  • Re: Kelly Park VW show, valuable documents and sheetmetal
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Apr 1995 08:53:44 -0700
    ...I believe that 15 window vans did not have the belly pans as the usual stock config. Who knows what might have been done...
  • Small kitchen for GL? Ideas please
    Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
    Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:56:19 -0400
    ...Y'know the kinda thing - sink/space for fridge or cooler and small gas hob. I saw one (see link below) similar idea in...
  • Re: /Window Tinting. Cut the curtains
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:18:56 -0400
    ...purchase with no windows aft of the front seats. Right side mirrors are required everywhere that I know of. A small number have convex...
  • About that sticker...
    Historical mailing list - Gilbert Christopher L
    Fri, 3 Mar 1995 01:54:47 -0500 (EST)
    ...window Microbus...a Panel van/pickup...and er...the Combi as well. Anyway, couldn't some enterprising technophile copy and enlarge these smallish cartoons...
  • Re: What is the smallest Air Conditoner
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 25 Jul 2006 13:39:16 -0700
    ...Seems like even a small A/C unit would do very well with top down and all windows closed; biggest problem for sleeping might...
  • Re: poptop raise assist
    Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
    Thu, 8 Feb 2007 08:02:50 -0500
    ...Close all the doors and windows. close the fresh-air vent on the heater controls. Make sure all the windows in the canvas up...
  • Re: Distinguishing between 68-70 busses
    Historical mailing list
    13 Jul 95 24:00
    ...split window bus) '69 can have disc brakes on the front, '68 always has drums both have identical bodies from the outside, small rear...
  • Refrigerator won't light, what to do?
    Historical mailing list - Trent D. Sanders
    Tue, 5 Jun 2001 17:15:36 -0400
    ...Followed the instructions, etc, and the best I got was one small "flash" of flame in the sight window. Is there a trick to...
  • Re: Window Screen R or R in 86 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
    Thu, 2 May 1996 17:40:10 -0600 (MDT)
    ...the window open for ventilation and the wind pulls the screen loose. Glue guns can be had for < $10US, usually with a small assortment...
  • Re: wing window
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 8 May 2013 06:09:54 -0400
    ...vent window. Also, note that the lever can be removed if needed by driving out the drift pin which is very, very small so...
  • Re: side window security
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:18:53 -0700
    ...jewlrey > displays? > well they make them in a smaller form for sliding auto/rv windows.. i > have a > pair of them that use a...
  • Side middle window bushings
    Historical mailing list - Jason Stevenson
    Tue, 8 May 2001 23:10:36 -0500
    ...place without damaging them, the window frame, or the glass. I'm sure there must be some small trick to it that I'm...
  • 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 10 Dec 2023 23:39:44 -0600
    ...New Mercedes front spindle locks New front shocks (KYB) New electric window motors. New front door window seals New Headlight switch New front door...
  • Re: Power window Motor
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Fri, 5 Aug 2011 16:03:36 -0400
    ...power window motors. I have always been able to rebuild these motors, never had to replace one - yet ! I will add one small note...
  • Re: window sliders - '91 Westfalia
    Historical mailing list
    10 Jun 97 06:00:04 PDT
    ...I've successfully used teflon in a small vial with a long needle like application tip on various items. The rubber suspension bushings have...
  • Dash Problems
    Historical mailing list - Lyle Lathem
    Mon, 7 Apr 2008 11:32:46 -0500
    ...I finally got mine up and running great, all I have left is the left window actuator, and it's not broken.. the nub...
  • Re: A good lube for sliders
    Historical mailing list - BA
    Wed, 8 Jun 2005 20:44:43 -0700
    ...windows in the wee hours of the morning. My screens seem to be in an aluminum - not plastic - frame. There's a small plastic...
  • part number - vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 12:21:02 EDT
    ...there was no part number on the potmetal extension/adapter because its too small. chris
  • Free Rear Hatch
    Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
    Thu, 24 Feb 2005 13:40:32 EST
    ...It's silver colored and has intact window glass. One small dent (1/8" deep or less, about 1.5" across). I bought it...
  • Re: Thoughts on Mr. Heater Buddy?
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:11:20 -0500
    ...that you wouldn't get in a regular car with the windows up. It also strikes me that two adults, a child, and a...
  • Re: Small Rust Areas.
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Tue, 4 Jun 2013 13:25:31 -0400
    ...gmail.com> wrote: > I have a few of those small rust areas below the window molding. Whats > the best thing to do with them...
  • Re: Seam Rust
    Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
    Sun, 2 Aug 1998 11:51:25 -0500
    ...You need to seal the vertical seams, probably where it bends below the window. Use some window caulk that is used for sealing around...
  • '86 Westy syncro GL FS - NH
    Historical mailing list - Elkavitch, Michael and Diana
    Mon, 24 Jul 2000 15:50:34 -0400
    ...Jalousie windows ( bay window westy style). All screens and curtains in good to very good shape. Interior in good shape Rebuilt - VWOA engine, now...
  • re:more bus doings and warping
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Dec 1995 14:18:22 -0500
    ...shape except for a couple of small tears) to this guy I know with a '63 23-window. He paid $200 for it, but...
  • Re: Seeing out the back window on a Westy w/ AC
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 08:36:10 -0800
    ...small cars if your > line of sight was from the dashboard (Roof height on > a Rabbit) out over the > bottom of the hatch window...
  • Re: Sound insulation info and tips
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 15 Mar 2006 07:21:01 -0500
    ...Of course this does not help the rear passengers so in 1988 they added weather seals on the front doors and added vented windows...
  • Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
    Historical mailing list - Tom Bauer
    Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:40:10 -0700
    ...I just have not found one small enough yet. Maybe this little one (with some work) could mount in one of the side windows...
  • Early Bus Door Window Frame Resto
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Sep 1995 20:53:34 -0700 (PDT)
    ...To disassemble the window frame, first locate the 4 small screws on the middle support and rear support. These are a pain to get...
  • Re: Power window switch?
    Historical mailing list - rpc
    Sun, 13 Nov 2005 17:16:03 -0800
    ...window regulator cost a LOT more. I hope I will save you the headache Rob, but if you really want, just stick a small...
  • Re: window rubber: removing those unsightly plastic thingies
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 17 Jan 95 00:28:38 CST
    ...the rest of the windows are about $25 each. or were. i haven't gotten around to doing the front door windows ... yet. can...
  • Re: Oettinger syncro van FS
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Mon, 4 Jan 2010 21:10:41 +0100
    ...And the WBX6 had been a european special factory option since "small-window-Vanagon"-times, too. The larger windows appeared in RSA in 1995...
  • Re: Canvas Replacement ?? OEM Quality ?? Three Window??
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 9 Jul 2001 14:25:55 -0400
    ...Must be > > > grey color with white screens. > > > > > > (I returned one from Busboys ..not up to OEM quality and side windows > > > too small) > > > > Well, then...
  • Re: TINTED WINDOWS
    Historical mailing list - John Hurley
    Tue, 24 Aug 1999 12:08:06 -0400
    ...Most of the small pieces of tint still on the window will be easily removed by cleaning the windows with GRAFFITTI REMOVER. Some may...
  • 86 Vanagon FS (Guelph/ON/Canada)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 May 2002 19:48:47 -0400
    ...2.1 Waterboxer No coolant leaks automatic blue/blue interior tinted windows drives great body is decent except a small dent in the rear...
  • Re: What is that strip?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:27:57 -0400
    My only concern with leaving the strip empty (I like the window screen tooling idea) was that it could allow the rubber edges of...
  • Re: bus depot window gaskets
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:16:50 -0400
    ...bus depot window gaskets i ordered bus depot's "window seal restoration kit: includes all window seals except front door window seals. Windshield, rear...
  • Re: How do you remove sliding window latch
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Sun, 22 Nov 2009 07:36:39 -0400
    ...There's a very small flat head screw (ETKA calls it a pin) that holds the handle and it's facing downward, but you...
  • Re: Extra connector in the area of the Radio
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 Dec 2004 20:11:27 EST
    ...I recognize the 2 speaker > connections (made notes while I disassembled) but I also have a small white > connector and nowhere to put it...
  • Re: Stretch Westy Google "Street View" voyeurism
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 2 Jun 2007 12:58:03 -0700
    ...The van has one small and two big windows down the side. And of course it has the hatch open for work! 8) On...
  • Re: Power window replacement details-------very true
    Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
    Sat, 14 Jan 2006 13:31:21 -0800
    ...Instead of using a clamp to hold the window up, you might try cutting a couple of small wooden wedges to jam the window...
  • Re: steering column cover (for heated seat)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 25 Oct 2000 12:13:56 EDT
    ...a small (1/2 x 2"?) hole. Anyone know what is intended to go there? Looks almost like a gear shift indicator window, but...
  • Re: Correct names for some items Shipping strangeness
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sat, 30 Apr 2022 20:09:27 -0400
    ...the ends of the slider windows >> called? I think they help the windows slide more smoothly. >> >> Some other small missing things needed but I...
  • Re: What is that strip?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Wood
    Sat, 30 Oct 2004 13:05:10 -0400
    ...There were no problems four years ago but I've just noticed a small bubble at the base of one of the rear windows.
  • Re: preventing theft
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 20 Jun 1997 02:45:48 -0400 (EDT)
    ...But how to best deter the small time hotwire and smash 'n grab variety? >> Just remember.....one of the easiest ways to break into...
  • Re: amendment to a suggested amendment for sticker installation.
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 27 Jul 2000 15:31:55 -0700
    Larry, Window tint is a water activated glue, which would absorb a small amount of soap with no problem. I think it will cause...
  • Re: Window Regulator
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Dec 2004 06:52:43 -0600
    I used a small screw to replace that rivet, that was years ago and it still works fine. I don't remember how I...
  • Re: Best $20 spent
    Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
    Fri, 3 Jun 2005 08:44:48 -0700
    ...rolls (which did the > back, two rear, and small immovable portion of the sliding glass windows > and substantial amount left). I now feel like...
  • empirical data on heating a bus
    Historical mailing list - Dieter Dworkin Muller
    Fri, 08 Sep 1995 21:31:37 -0600
    ...The implication of the window situation is that this is most definitely *not* an air-tight bus. - with all windows closed and the fresh...
  • Re: ODD Squeaking sound
    Historical mailing list - Tracey Choulat
    Mon, 4 Mar 1996 22:01:44 -0500 (EST)
    Was the window down? Both my Eurovan and the Vanagon I had, have and had respectively, one squeaky hubcap. Trace Choulat tchoul@unf.edu...
  • Hightop FS (hochdach)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Sun, 4 May 2003 12:48:03 -0700
    ...Don't know the price, it's parked in someone's driveway with a blank for sale sign in the window. I took a...
  • Re: Seeing out the back window on a Westy w/ AC
    Historical mailing list - Tom Naylor II
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 11:27:44 -0800
    ...the hatch window? Does this magnify without distortion? Sounds like something I'd like to try. It's such a relatively small space for...
  • Cutting edge tech. Carbon fiber...window crank.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 6 May 2011 22:33:56 -0700
    ...then I clamped my small vice grip (aka a Handy Dandy Tool) on the shaft to work the window in the mean time. But...
  • slider window removal (tint)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Thu, 2 May 2002 18:28:27 -0700
    ...Also, will a small screwdriver remove the push mechanism on these windows. I need to remove these too to there isn't a gap...
  • Re: Sliding door's slider (window)
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Tue, 22 Feb 2005 08:28:32 -0500
    The latch on the sliding windows are tightened by a set screw under the latch. You will need to take a flat head from...