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• storage under front of front seat
  Historical mailing list - Ed
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 22:26:32 -0500
  ...Some people put hinges on and even a stock glove box lock. Unfortunately, I didn't get a close enough look or take pictures...
• Re: FS
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:28:30 +0000
  ...But with raised Z-bed hinges, it is a non-issue and gives more storage space for jumper cables, etc. with a small loss...
• Re: window sliders - '91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  10 Jun 97 06:00:04 PDT
  ...It worked so well on hinges on cabinets and doors at home that I had to find some door stops to keep them from...
• Re: When to replace hoses
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 01:41:47 -0400
  ...here (ho lord, it's a miracle) After doing some small bodywork (METAL!!!!!) tonight (the damn sliding door rusty hinges) I fell asleep in...
• Map pocket on the passenger door -- Now what?
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Mon, 21 Oct 2002 19:35:12 -0700
  ...My options so far: - Move the map pocket closer to the seat to give space to open the glove box. - Somehow put hinges on...
• Re: Screen on pop top canvas. (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Kroll
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:28:07 -0700
  ...I un-screwing the rear of the pop- top from the >rear hinges (leaving the hinges attached to the van), and the re- >installation...
• Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:42:42 -0700
  Edward, I forgot about those hinges at the back! That, along with the 2 x 4 would form a fairly stable triangle, but wouldn...
• Re: Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Tue, 25 May 1999 16:04:39 -0400
  ...Did you make these hinges or are the commercially available? Mike -----Original Message----- From: Bj�rn Ratjen [mailto:bratjen@DIRECT.CA] Sent: Tuesday, May...
• Re: Okay, now THIS is embarrassing!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 May 2012 15:14:20 -0700
  ...Oh yeah, also two (2) little clippy things >> to keep the curvy metal arms from falling out of the hinges. >> >> Trouble is I can...
• Hatch identification
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:11:41 -0400
  ...No hinges. But window and internal cover all in very good shape. Color is faded to a lovely salmon color. I gave away many...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:25:47 -0400
  ...and money trying to get a proper seal by manipulating the hinges and the > other hardware. I bought two different gaskets from you, before...
• Re: doing the upper bunk fold down two step
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Mar 2026 21:52:21 +0000
  ...I will look at hinges while folding out the bunk. Seems to be a lot of side to side and diagonal play but like...
• Slider door hinge update
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:32:41 -0400
  ...But, no new hinges available. Solution, I send them back the hinge and they will send me a used good condition original VW hinge...
• Re: NVC Splittie coming my way: what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 12:53:56 -0400
  ...The van will probably have to be dragged on to a > flatbed. > > Are these problems, like completely rusted hinges and floor panels, > resolvable? I...
• Re: the drawn out pop top conversion update
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:15:08 -0700
  ...Mark Alistair Bell wrote: > I'm so slow, and I procrastinate, but today I drilled the tin top for the pop top hinges (and...
• Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 2 May 2010 06:57:40 EDT
  ...My install is so that the panel is hinged with stainless boat hatch hinges which allow it to be angled side to side or...
• Re: Door locks
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux.
  Tue, 26 Nov 1996 08:11:22 -0500
  ...how to do a sano installation, all the other doors have hinges so this is not > a problem. Is there slack in the wire...
• Re: Winkler Prices (Finally!!!!)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 21:55:56 EDT
  ...of American vehicles with a latch on the rear hatch and hinges attached to the body next to the hatch. When you want to...
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 11:08:28 -0500
  ...3-IN-ONE is ideal to use >on tools, rollers, hinges, in-line skates, >wheels... nearly everything that moves. Cheers, David
• Re: NVC Splittie coming my way: what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Orr
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:35:21 -0400
  ...The van will probably have to be dragged on to a >flatbed. > >Are these problems, like completely rusted hinges and floor panels, >resolvable? I...
• Re: Does your stovetop rattle?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:00:34 -0400
  ...I recently did some poking and looking and started to think that the rattle was actually back in the hinges. My rattle is not...
• Nice Splitty Model
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 10:11:39 +0000 (WET)
  ...The only thing that looks wrong is that the door hinges look about twice the size they should be. And the cost of this...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:42:40 -0500
  ...and money trying to get a proper seal by manipulating the hinges and the > > other hardware. I bought two different gaskets from you, before...
• Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 20:53:38 -0700
  ...I could never take a saw to > my Westy's closet door, though! I simply lift the door off its hinges to access > the...
• Patch a small tear in the tent
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 10:39:26 -0700
  ...It looks as if the elastic is designed to pull the tent inward from the hinges during lowering of the top, but that's...
• Re: Slider Hinge
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 27 Feb 2021 23:50:30 -0500
  ...Actually, you should consider having people send you the hinges and doing a exchange. Rebuild the old ones and send a person a new...
• Out goes the Norcold, in goes the Vitrifrigo
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:42:10 -0700
  ...The hinges needed swapping over to the other side because I like the door to open with the hinges aft. This is a significantly...
• destroyed!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Berkemer
  Tue, 13 Jul 1999 15:28:08 -0500
  ...Anyway the pop top part is destroyed as well as the hinges, canvas, skylight and all of the top bunk. I doubt that VW...
• Re: electric mirror trouble...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 30 May 2005 01:47:39 -0400
  ...the mirror) were broken in the rubber covering > near the door hinges. I replaced them all with new wires and checked > continuity under the...
• Re: Modifying Vanagon gas tank for more fuel capacity - 4 gallon increase
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:07:21 EDT
  ...because there is a frame bracket that the back of the gas tank hinges too (you might have forgotten, since you own a syncro...
• Re: Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:43:42 -0800
  ...Lubricant ? > > > > Think that I saw this subject previously..Wanted to know good all-purpose > > lubricant for seat sliders, hatch and door hinges, etc. > > Thanks...
• Re: Camper swivel seat ? Battery box?
  Historical mailing list - STEPHEN OVERMYER
  Wed, 5 May 2004 10:10:35 +1000
  ...I drilled out the rivets that hold the two lids to the hinges and removed the lids.I then removed the remaining rivets to...
• Re: Safari windows for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Thu, 17 May 2012 07:00:05 -0400
  ...rigidly frame a windshield of that size (you need a rigid frame to mount hinges/support/latches... >> >> my vote is its a parts van
• Re: Skylights
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Jul 1997 09:47 -0600 (MDT)
  ...This is the squareish grey plastic roof on hinges that screws up to let air in. Mine is disintegrating and the dealer wants $240...
• Re: Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 21:15:03 -0700
  > > I'm really interested in getting a set of hinges/hardware > > to make a Westy sized fold-out bed. > > If anyone has a set...
• FS: westy interiors and poptop sections
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:38:26 EDT
  ...westfalia poptop sections for sale, entire westfalia poptop, luggage rack, all hinges and struts and hardware, upper bunk, etc. needs to be picked up...
• Re: Extra storage (for all vanagons) WAS: Lockable Cover for the Westy...
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 16:30:36 -0400
  ...However, it's basically a wooden box with hinges on the inside and a latch to keep it from falling down. It's intended...
• Re: Westy pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 12:41:11 -0700
  ...The worst part is the stapling of the back at the > hinges. It's very > cramped, don't do it on a hot day...
• carry boat? almost Friday ain't it?
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Thu, 8 Oct 1998 15:54:57 -0300
  ...Just pop up about 60 degrees for the campout, go a full 180 deg then disconnect from the hinges to lift off the hull...
• FS: Westy fridge
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 20:52:15 -0400
  ...This is intended for built-in use and includes the fridge only and the inner door insert; no external cabinet/door/hinges. Missing the...
• Re: Wall mount table
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Wed, 24 Oct 2001 14:09:38 -0400
  ...He used these brass marine hinges that separate when you pull the spring loaded pins. I can send you some pics if you like...
• Re: Pop top weight
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 15:59:56 -0500
  ...This is the 2 fiberglass sections, legs, mounts, hinges, canvas. > The total was close to 135 lbs. This did not include any upper bed...
• =?utf-8?Q?Another_thing_I_didn=E2=80=99t_know_about_my_van?=
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:53:34 -0700
  ...The latch striker plate is adjustable as is the bracket that the hinges fit into . You can level the box and get it closing...
• Re: Pop Top hinge loose?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Mon, 7 Sep 2015 12:00:19 +0000
  ...jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a great set of hinges if you need them, but you probably just need > bolts. Maybe something...
• Re: Pop top rear hinge removal
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 10:02:30 -0400
  ...16, Chris Hinkle wrote: > Folks, > I'd like to paint the hinges (if you can call them that) at the rear > of the pop...
• Re: THE Tabel is locked, won't come up ...
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 20:50:32 -0500
  ...Just check for fit before you put the top hinges back together or you may have the same problem again. Jim On Jun 12...
• Re: In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 08:43:10 -0700
  ...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>> >>> I'm looking for a replacement truss head screws used with the westy >>> fiberglass poptop hinges and struts...
• Renovation
  Historical mailing list - Tonks D
  Tue, 16 Apr 96 16:05:00 BST
  ...fitted with new seals, chrome trim, hinge pins and re-bushed hinges. (Watch that chrome trim - it kinks very easily) The doors look better...
• Re: pic of flip down stove cover
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Mon, 23 Apr 2001 12:42:47 +0900
  ...Therefore, some detail >pics > of the hinges, and the catch (or whatever holds it up) would be helpful. > Have a great weekend all! > Keith...
• Re: unclas Spare Tire Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 14:18:58 -0600
  ...I put the VolksCafe spare carrier mod on, plus I canabalized 4 fence gate hinges, making extensions for the rear attachment point. This dropped...
• Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Jul 2010 15:25:50 -0400
  I'm talking about the hinges in the middle of the lifting struts. They have an extremely serious design flaw and if not taken...
• '56 kombi progress
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 23:34:56 -0700 (PDT)
  ...popouts- if he finds them, I'll replace the existing hardware hinges with them. I should prolly do a procedure write up sometime about...
• Re: '84 seats into an '81?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 14:55:32 EST
  ...Make some plywood to attach to the > hinges. Then staple fabric over foam pads cut to fit the plywood. > > Mark > > mark, i think he...
• Re: Westy Front table survey
  Historical mailing list - Houston Bolles
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 13:37:41 -0700
  ...If it could be rigged with = some hinges or something so It could be folded behind the drivers seat = that would be something! N...
• Re: wanted: 90 westy upper-bunk fwd panel and hinges
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Aug 2000 11:19:52 EDT
  In a message dated 8/25/00 3:04:14 AM Eastern Daylight Time, hoss@ricochet.net writes: << through a stroke of good fortune...
• Re: Rust Demons
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:45:45 -0400
  ...Two pesky hinges wouldn�t let go resulting in > the removal of the hinge from the body of the truck in one case and...
• Re: Wanted: Fridge/Sink/Stove cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
  Tue, 8 Jun 1999 12:25:29 -0400
  ...Included: -cabinet base -drawer -doors w/ hinges Not included: -door handles -stove/sink -stove control panel -refrigerator LED panel -refrigerator First $50 plus shipping...
• Re: Westy pop top canvas
  Historical mailing list - Ri
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 11:57:37 -0700
  ...The worst part is the stapling of the back at the hinges. It's very cramped, don't do it on a hot day...
• Re: Help with central locking system.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 17:09:30 -0700
  ...to the driver's door get weak or fail. ..by the hinges on the driver's door. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto...
• Re: Vanagon to Weekender poptop conversion
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
  Sun, 18 Apr 1999 15:23:56 -0700
  ...I don't think the standard Vanagon (as opposed to the Weekender/Camper) has the billets in the rear roof for the big hinges...