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• Re: Westy Tent Sale----
  Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 08:20:58 -0700
  ...Can get up to pee in the middle of the night and not wake the whole > family with sliding door noise. > 3. MAkes Great...
• 88 Wolfsburg Vanagon FS $4500 in NJ
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 12 May 2005 08:12:03 -0400
  ...Automatic, power windows, door locks, A/C and cruise control (all work). This van has right at 100k miles on it, and runs excellent...
• Van Painting
  Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:30:34 -0400
  ...The windows I supplied were freshly tinted and they accidentally scratched one of the windows. They were going to have the window re-tinted...
• Re: Best Tint?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 12:14:20 +0000
  ...And what about the 2 > sliding side windows? Do tint shops generally know how to work with Westy > furniture and windows? > > I would like...
• Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 11:59:15 -0500
  ...mean this type Eric? > > https://shufti.blog/2011/11/17/vanagon-sliding-window-rain-screen-improved/ > > > Alistair > >> On Feb 4, 2020, at 7:57...
• questions about 79 westy I Mike might buy (longiish)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Mar 1996 04:45:03 GMT
  ...Back driver side has non-sliding window and back passenger doesn't open in any way. Owner claims these are original. Bondo in two...
• Help: what year & model interior
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 23:33:13 +0200
  ...ran the claws of a forklift through the side windows, tipped it to its side, put another car on top and left it in...
• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 22:15:02 -0500
  ...with removing the crappy chrome trim. > > Also, I have new sliding side windows to put in. Anybody done a > remove/replace job there? > > Thanks...
• Warmer bus talk
  Historical mailing list
  6 Dec 94 11:39
  ...rubber out of a bread-loaf bus that had NONE-factory side windows - the ones that stick out. Now it's starting to get...
• Re: window rubber: removing those unsightly plastic thingies
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 00:28:38 CST
  ...easiest are the rear hatch and the rear sides. sliding windows are a bitch to get out cause is you are not careful, you...
• Tinting Upadate & Joels response
  Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
  Fri, 03 Feb 95 08:34 PST
  ...don't want to be cutting with a > blade. > > the sliding side windows are a bitch. at least the part that slides. cause it...
• 89 Wolfsburg FS - More Info
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 14:19:45 -0400
  ...missing side molding panels. Interior: Fair - needs a good cleaning. Striped upholstery has a couple of small holes. Options: Power mirrors and windows, cruise...
• Re: Lubrication tips one at a time.
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 13:33:19 -1000
  ...I saw one so neglected the sliding door would not close .. took days of repeated spray lubing to get it happy again. parking brake...
• Re: Changing air in camper
  Historical mailing list - Arnold Schultz
  Fri, 07 Jun 1996 14:19:05 -0700
  ...right side to the sliding door, this helps in the insolation for heat. With all this heat I can easily open the windows to...
• Re: here are some cool vanagon accessories and upgrades
  Historical mailing list - mike miller
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 08:21:06 -0800
  ...the old bus ones, but > actually made for the vanagon) > -westy side windows w/ screens (came w/ wolfy package) > -rear hatch "Jailbars" (came w...
• Re: Westy screens
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:55:56 -0700
  ...I purchased both the passenger side and driver side >> (though I've only installed the passenger side, one in the sliding >> door.) I'm...
• Premium parts donor bought, soon to be in custody
  Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
  Mon, 5 Apr 1999 03:27:00 -0500
  ...hit in each side. Both front and rear are supposed to still look great. Only the interior seating and sliding door has been sold...
• Re: Utilities
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Tue, 24 Dec 2002 00:21:33 -0500
  ...louvered windows are so much better than the vanagon sliding one. The only problem is the sink/cooler on the passenger side, it's...
• re: What kind of bus do I have?
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:13:24 -0500
  ...windows 221-238 Export M143 Laminated side windows 241,244 Export M144 Laminated side windows 271-274 Export M145 with safety lock for sliding...
• Window tinting
  Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
  Thu, 4 May 2006 19:37:08 -0700
  ...into a problem trying to put the film on the sliding glass windows. Is it possible to get the film to cover the whole...
• Re: Window Screens
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 19:08:50 -0700
  ...for the door windows, that way if you camp > in hot hot areas you can sleep with the door windows rolled down but > keep...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 09:10:45 -0500
  ...rust along seam, driver side. This is the seam that joins the panels holding the middle and rear windows. Rust discoloration is starting to...
• Re: FS 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon - Hannover Edition
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 00:26:19 -0400
  ...4 door doublecab sliding windows on rear doors. Interior roof reading lamps. leather boot on the stick shift Locking front differential (in addition to...
• 89 Wolfsburg FS - More Info
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sun, 13 Jun 1999 16:23:23 -0400
  ...missing side molding panels. Interior: Fair - needs a good cleaning. Striped upholstery has a couple of small holes. Options: Power mirrors and windows, cruise...
• Custom Van Side Scoops
  Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:54:34 -0700
  ...After a long list absence I'm getting back on to find out if anyone is interested in some fiberglass side scoops I'll...
• Re: Eliminating mosquitoes while camping
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 12:13:03 -0600
  ...sliding windows. I got the rolls of flexible plastic magnet from a hobby shop and made stick on screens. It has one side sticky...
• Re: Ever heard of a "Hunter" ? syncro
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 9 Nov 2004 22:25:54 -0600
  ...the rear wheel well and the rearmost doors. * sliding windows in the rear. tiny, but sliding parts for ventilation. * seats appear to be leather...
• for sale: EUROVAN MV INTERIOR (jumpseats/bed/table fits eurovans '93 to present
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 11:07:33 EST
  ...includes all carpet, headliners, all sidepanels both sides, sliding doorpanel, front doorpanels w/ power window switches, panel w/ flip out table and cupholders, captains...
• Re: screens
  Historical mailing list - Todd Olson
  Wed, 10 May 2006 06:42:41 -0400
  ...screens >Does anyone know where to get screens for the sliding windows? The plastic frames of both of my screens are >broken and they...
• Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 5 Feb 2020 09:16:24 -0700
  ...the blog post, here. > > https://shufti.blog/2011/11/17/vanagon-sliding-window-rain-screen-improved/ > > Let me know how it compares in shape...
• replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:36:16 -0800
  I found two windows with leaky seals this summer, the rear hatch and the sliding door windows. So I planned on getting those replaced...
• FS: '89 Vanagon carat, '84 vanagon wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Nov 2000 19:27:19 EST
  ...the van has a weekender interior, side curtains, and rear screen, and screened camper style side windows. $4400 for the van. its mechanically perfect...
• Re: Models
  Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
  Wed, 19 Apr 1995 01:07:16 -0400 (EDT)
  ...My kit came missing one of the clear-plastic side windows, but any serious kit-basher could get around this. Bought it about 10...
• FS: '93 Eurovan MV w/ jumpseats, bed, table $1500 MUST SELL
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 14:10:05 EDT
  ...it has a perfect interior, capt chairs, sofabed w/ cushion, rear storage cabinet under cushion, sliding side windows, jumpseats, jumpseat trays, flip out side...
• Re: Vanagon high-roof sighting
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 10:07:02 +0200
  ...It had a white fiberglas roof similar to the roof on David Schwarze's Safare camper, with the sliding windows on the sides of...
• Re: Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 21 Jun 2007 20:48:57 -0400
  ...Mike Michael Elliott wrote: > I've pulled the sliding windows off both sides of Mellow Yellow in > preparation to having the windows tinted* tomorrow...
• Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 3 May 2008 10:32:52 -0700
  ...A number of them say > that (among other things) the SA T3 had slightly larger side windows > and an improved ventilation system. I've...
• Re: Clips for RainWind Guard...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:25:20 -0500
  ...vent windows. If you purchased them from us, you should have the correct size. You can use the clear thin double sided tape on...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 19:40:35 -0500
  ...find a camper, Also you might want to get the sliding side windows that have screens for camping. (Other screen alternatives are night use...
• Changing From One Van to Another
  Historical mailing list - John Holland
  Fri, 22 Sep 95 21:50:10 PDT
  ...Bigger side and rear windows let me see cars sneaking up behind. 8. New Problems: I've got the 'gas fumes when turning left...
• Re: Screen window for '88 Vanagon? (No, but doors screens are)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 22:30:20 EDT
  ...I wonder if there is any aftermarket "snap-on" screen window for the side sliding window??? Or anyone still have them and willing to...
• Vanagon Carat Auction at Salvation Army in Virginia Beach
  Historical mailing list - Hajasz
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 15:38:55 -0400
  ...have been a repaired vehicle as the area behind the drivers side sliding window is missing the fiberglass trim and the bottom jacking point...
• MUST sell '89 Carat, '84 wolfy w/ 78k mi ..prices reduced
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 18:37:29 EST
  ...the van has a weekender interior, side curtains, and rear screen, and screened camper style side windows. $4000 for the van. its mechanically perfect...
• Re: Fuzzy Gasket
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 1997 14:43:09 -0700
  ...blue sliding heater > control on bottom) passages to the rear (above sliding door in Westy). > Why there is said passageway on drivers side door...
• '85 Westy For Sale (NC)
  Historical mailing list - John Fried
  Fri, 24 May 2002 09:24:48 -0400
  ...Screens for rear gate, sliding door, and both front door windows. A&E Catalina 2500 Awning - 9' 6" wide. 2" Receiver plus 21" x...
• Re: Curtains and privacy...
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 00:29:11 -0700
  ...I memtioned dark tint on the windows, but you can't do this to the front side windows in most states and deffintely not...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 21:11:42 -0500
  ...find a camper, Also you might want to get the sliding side > windows > > that have screens for camping. (Other screen alternatives are > night use...
• Re: Clips for RainWind Guard...
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 03:59:04 -0500
  ...But that constant sliding down is an aggravation. I don't know what to do about it, either. Anybody?? John Rodgers 88 GL (with...
• Re: Vanagon envy?
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:57:41 -0400
  ...out on the side with a prop-up table. Something about replacing the front windshield for $25 bucks. Something about sliding that engine out...
• Misc. Vanagon Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 01 Dec 1996 17:40:32
  ...all parts $125.00 Power Steering Rack, remanufactured, $175.00 Sliding windows from Wolfsburg poptop camper (I think these accept the screens, but they...
• Re: 50 50 slider in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 12:22:48 -0700
  ...I would like thoughts on replacing the driver's side 70/30 window (the > > sliding part broke) with a 50/50. Someone sold me...
• Re: 50 50 slider in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:26:22 -0700
  ...I would like thoughts on replacing the driver's side 70/30 window (the > sliding part broke) with a 50/50. Someone sold me...
• Re: reversing sliding side windows fish
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 2003 12:29:07 EST
  In a message dated 1/29/03 9:10:15 AM Eastern Standard Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: > I'm sure you made more...
• Side middle window bushings
  Historical mailing list - Jason Stevenson
  Tue, 8 May 2001 23:10:36 -0500
  ...to them as guides) on the bases of the middle sliding side windows. Upon checking with the dealer, and discovering that the originals were...
• Re: Window Tinting - What Really Works?
  Historical mailing list - Ben Bamer
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 23:26:04 -0700
  ...2) Installed solar powered exhaust fan (900 cu.ft./hr) on roof and louvered vents on sliding side windows (both sides, for intake, about...
• Re: 87 Syncro For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Tue, 15 Feb 2005 10:20:03 -0800
  ...One scrape on sliding door where i rubbed > against teh side of my house pulling in to the back. paint from house > scraped onto...
• Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 18:34:59 -0500
  ...can leave my windows open while camping in the rain. ----------------------- Why not just put an awning on the big door side of your van...
• Re: more heating ideas
  Historical mailing list - Joel Danke
  Wed, 04 Oct 95 00:14 CDT
  ...On the minus side, my tootsies were frozen, and I was shivering so hard I couldn't get the sliding door open. My friend...
• Re: better seats
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 12 Jan 2002 23:50:42 +1200
  ...Many accidents are caused by drivers sliding in their seats, hanging onto the wheel and turning their cars in too sharply. I couldn't...
• Re: For Sale Plastic coolant tubes that fit the 83.5 to 85 with a 1.9
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 16 Oct 2006 19:46:45 -0400
  ...cover(brown)Front window glass and vent wings,side slider windows,rear side windows,sliding door hinges and rollers. steering column cover(brown),various...