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• Bench seat storage access
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 17:00:51 -0700
  ...My old '68 Westy had a drop down door in this panel, and this is the way to do it on the Vanagon. Since...
• Re: Wood Westie Interiors (T2)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 12:59:02 -0400 (AST)
  ...My ideal would be Vanagon layout with fat closet behind driver. Only way to do roof is with 5'x5' panels which are rarely...
• Re: Solar Package Link Needed
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 20:50:00 -0500
  ...panels > - Include frame kit to support the panels, adjustable to different angles > - Includes plenty of cable to locate the panels away from your Vanagon...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 6 May 2008 08:39:30 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents >Date: Mon, 5 May 2008 16:08:08 -0700 > >I've decided on the...
• where to get body panels in Canada for 85 ddcab
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 21:07:57 -0800
  ...The bus depot catalog and the vwcamper magazines shows some body panels, but for regular vans. My friend has a body shop and asked...
• Looking for Vanagon Body Panel
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:42:49 -0500
  ...would like to replace the bad center section of my van, but don't like the quality of the replacement panels currently available. Thanks
• Re: 85 vanagon rocker panels
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sun, 13 May 2007 09:12:32 -0700
  ...Lots of Vanagon sheetmetal listed. Lots of other Vanagon parts, too. David Boan <dboan@COMCAST.NET> wrote: I am searching for left rocker panels...
• FS: Carat weekender interior w/ sofabed and side table panels, fits all vans
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 27 Mar 2001 10:56:08 EST
  ...carat interior w/ rear sofabed and cushion, and plastic side table panels, all mounting hardware.. fits all passenger vanagons. grey. this is the weekender...
• Re: Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 14:22:05 -0700
  ...Perhaps it's only for $80k vans? Tom http://www.minkcreeksyncros.com/ ____________________________________________________________________________________ Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and...
• Re: Solar Panel "Battery Saver"
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Sat, 26 May 2001 00:08:11 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Solar Panel "Battery Saver" > > > I bought one of those battery saver solar panels that puts out 1/4 amp...
• Re: WTB: 85 Vangon GL interior Panels (blue)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:17:05 -0400
  ...the paint code yet, sorry) 85 Vanagon GL (yes, > rear seat folds). Both of the interior panels in the middle of the bus are...
• 1991 Westy - Does Bentley describe relays on fuse panel?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 18 Oct 2020 21:52:04 -0600
  ...running lights wiring for Canadian vans) and pulled all the relays out along the top of the fuse panel. Of course, I didn't...
• Re: Panel Fabric(?) for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Thu, 18 Mar 1999 22:03:49 -0330
  Scott Walker wrote: > Hey there, > Starting to clean out the new van (still waiting for some engine stuff) > and the white vinyl like stuff...
• Replacing Rocker Panel
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 7 May 2009 08:39:02 -0700
  ...vans that have rear window wipers have rust outside of that seem. The longer it's left that way the thinner the panel gets...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Wade Ebert
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 14:25:09 -0600
  ...COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, March 28, 2001 9:54 AM Subject: Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels > My work...
• Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 5 May 2008 19:02:45 -0700
  ...There was a guy who was selling his van, and he had this water hose installed so he could shower after surfing. Said he...
• Re: Beige door panel for 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 14:38:30 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Beige door panel for 1986 Westy In a message dated 10/27/04 1:50:39 PM Eastern...
• Re: Will post 86 fuse panels fit pre 86 vans?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 8 May 2008 09:28:49 -0400
  ...Will post 86 fuse panels fit pre 86 vans? > Here's an electrical question for the group . . . > > Does the 1986 > and later fuse panels...
• Re: bumper repair for '90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 19:02:21 +0100
  ...Regards, Clive ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Keller" <kelphoto@HIGHSPEEDPLUS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, June 27, 2002 5:48 PM Subject...
• Stock interior Questions
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
  Thu, 17 May 2001 00:33:58 -0400
  ...Does anyone know where I could come across a stock headliner assembly and upper interior panels? Are the upper panels just material adhered to...
• Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 20:45:32 -0500
  ...It's finally here! I've been searching for over 5 years and I've finally got my double slider panel van. very cool...
• Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 21:13:35 -0600
  ...the pass vans >> with the >> masonite slider panel, but in the 80-84 westys with the cheap >> white luann slider >> door-panel..you'll...
• Re: Westy vs. non-westy Vehicle Weight
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 13:39:56 +0200
  ...995/995 kg Panelvan highroof: 945/945 kg Kombi (window van): 995/995 kg Kombi highroof: 945/995 kg Caravelle/ Kombi L: 910/910...
• Re: Map Pocket
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Mon, 27 Jul 1998 19:42:26 -0700
  ...I noticed that the junked van had the >driver's side map pocket so I took off the panel and unscrewed the >map pocket...
• Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 May 2011 07:47:24 -0700
  ...They fitted a new version of the fuse/relay > panel in the last years of Vanagon production. It is plug compatible > with the older...
• Re: 1988 Wolfsburg rear seat swap: troublesome or not?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:27:45 -0400
  ...panels the seat is a little bit shorter accross than the seats from the vans that had the regular vynil covered "cardboard" panels. By...
• Question about Central Locking System
  Historical mailing list - Peter Lapp
  Sun, 1 May 2011 14:22:26 -0500
  Hey all, I've got central locking in my van, but have never actually used it (doesn't work). I've never though to...
• Re: Vanagon entertainment...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 21:10:49 -0400
  ...Richard Smith says that in the earlier vanagons, the speakers are attached from behind the panel....ugh. My '89 are attached from the front...
• Measurements for side holes.
  Historical mailing list - Bob Norman
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 11:38:46 -0230
  ...The panel that I used came from a scrapped non Westy Vanagon. I had envisioned replacing the panel, then taking measurements from my mom...
• Re: Solar Panel "Battery Saver"
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 26 May 2001 17:48:49 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Solar Panel "Battery Saver" > > I bought one of those battery saver solar panels that puts out 1/4 amp...
• Re: Alternator not charging/ solenoid meltdown
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 21 Feb 2000 19:23:57 -0500
  ...On the panel flexible circuit are three resistors in parallel, one supplying the light and the other two allowing more current to pass through...
• How to remove GL panels from bottoms of door and body
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Wed, 20 Nov 2019 15:38:16 -0500
  My '91 GL only has part of the orignal GL panels still attached, and some of these are loose. How do I remove them...
• 1986 Vanagon GL: Panel Lighting
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 17:26:42 -0800
  Hi All, I am wondering, is the digital clock in the Instrument panel backlit an night like the rest of the instruments? and if...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 08:58:51 -0700
  ...Yes, as Mike said the > solar panel must be removable from the van. Tripods or similar devices and > extension cord is a must. Panel...
• Re: solar setups?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 19 Jan 2014 10:10:09 -0800
  ...If I were solarizing my home, I would likely go with a more efficient panel. For an aux battery set up in a Van...
• Re: instrument panel
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 16:36:18 -0700
  ...in 86-91 vans, unless modified, easy to do. Mark Mervyn Readman wrote: > Anyone know if a 1985 instrument panel with a tach will...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 19:57:31 -0700
  ...I wanted the freedom to locate my panels pretty far from the van, in case the good sunlight isn't conveniently close. I use...
• Re: Outside Slider Handle ? 91 GL
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 25 Apr 2011 20:16:37 -0700
  ...I am gonna pull > the > slider inner panel off(cuz it is the last part of the van I have not Peel > and Sealed...
• speaker low in front door
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 08:50:35 -0700
  i popped off the driver's side door panel to see why that side speaker was buzzing... Previous owner had done a craptastic job...
• Re: Solar panel for top of Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 12:07:21 -0300
  ...Use 10 gauge wire and connectors from the panel into the main circuit which itself should be 8 gauge. Fuse (10 amp) the panel...
• Re: Flaking paint on stove control panel discussion
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 19 Feb 2002 13:41:24 -0800
  ...What does it > do that Naval jelly won't do? > > By the way, why not powder coat the panel? > > William Polowniak > 1989 Vanagon GL...
• Re: WTB: T3 Panelvan
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 9 Feb 2008 15:58:33 -0800
  I've never seen an automatic panel - kinda goes against the precept of a thrifty work truck....... On Feb 9, 2008 12:34 PM...
• Re: Anybody interested in having Burning Van
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 13:06:08 -0500
  Fire leather door panels, eh? How appropriate for Burning Van! Joy (spelling geek in several languages...) **************************************************************** Joy Hecht and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon For...
• Remove all a/c components project
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:25:59 -0500
  ...Does anyone have some panels for the back of the van - I want to remove the a/c side panels but there is no...
• Re: Cladding to Panel Clip Bolt Size?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Nov 2014 11:03:33 -0600
  ...fixed to the Cladding Trim Panel Clips? > Seems I've lost a couple and darn near lost a panel as a result. > > And yes...
• Re: Solar panel
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 06:14:43 -0700
  ...Phil, your more than > welcome to put this info up on the LiMBO site. > > _Vanagon Westfalia Solar Panel_ (http://members.aol.com/fkc43/solar...
• FS: vanagon fold out side table, fits all passenger vans
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Nov 2000 00:06:51 EST
  ...table, fits all passenger vans. this is the type where you dont have to install that whole plastic side panel, you can just mount...
• Re: Door panel plugs
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 4 May 2007 09:17:14 -0600
  ...Tom B.-YMMV On May 4, 2007, at 9:03 AM, Ryan Miller wrote: > I need to replace the panel on my sliding door...
• Re: Insulating the interior walls
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 30 May 2006 13:05:52 -0700
  ...tape 1" 1/4"thick wide foam strips to the van panels > (provide an insulating air space) > > 2. attach refleto foil to the 1...
• Re: Solar Power
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 15:41:03 -0700
  ...We had a great conversation about options for the van. Putting in > a deep cell battery, what type of panel is needed. They were...
• Re: vanagon solar
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 10:15:13 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] vanagon solar > > > > > > > > > > I'm going to post the separately, but the Solar Panels at Canadian Tire > > > are > > > > on sale, the BIG one...
• Re: At long last finally and looking at lots of little problems to come
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 19 Dec 2016 17:11:16 +0000
  The white graphics on the stove/sink panel are screen printed. A decal would probably look OK, but if you really want to do...
• Re: Solar Panels in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:35:44 -0700
  ...I can plug the unit into my van's aux battery or use > > it plugged into the solar panel. RadioShack sells a good one...
• Re: Switch Question
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Tue, 13 Aug 2013 08:07:59 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2013 10:40 AM Subject: Switch Question Maybe an easy question from a novice.� How do...
• Re: Interior panel & folding table for 90 Syncro multivan
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 21:48:24 -0400
  ...I would like to add an interior panel and folding table-preferably grey- to my '90 tin top multi with rear facing buckets. It...
• Will Rabbit GTI Tach work?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 19 Mar 1999 19:39:48 -0500
  I have an instrument panel from an 83 Rabbit GTI and it looks similar to the instrument panel from the Vanagon. Does any one...
• 1986 vanagon Door panel removal
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:13:56 -0600
  ...lever in place? I am attempting to replace both front door panels and do not want to damage these two items in the process...
• Re: Westy kitchen LED panel overlay
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:40:45 -0800
  ...It's a replacement overlay for flaking, peeling and rusting front > panels for 83-up vanagons. It's in brown, of course, because that...
• Re: westy interior paneling replacement project photos...
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 15:02:17 -0500
  ...westy interior paneling replacement project photos... >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Just thought I would share some pictures of my paneling project. I had...
• Re: Front door handle
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 2 May 2013 16:23:30 -0700
  ...And it can be difficult to seat the hook, especially if your van's been repainted and the panel is a few microns thicker...