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  • Re: westy luggage rack/sunroof - ive seen it done..
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 May 2002 13:20:24 EDT
    ...73 westys used the same hole in the roof as the sunroof buses... the luggage rack was at the rear, and much larger..and...
  • Carbon Burn out Trick (nvc)
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 21 Dec 2005 22:59:34 -0500
    ...Thanks Jonce Jonce Fancher 57 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 71 Sunroof Bus 75 911S Sunroof 84 Vanagon "Godfried" 85 Vanagon...
  • FS: '82 Sunroof weekender vanagon w/ a/c AND gas heater..rare van!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 29 May 2002 05:24:15 EDT
    ...HUGE factory Sunroof.. van is in great shape, tho motor needs new seals (leaks oil) here are the pics http://www.smileyworks.com/vw...
  • Re: Sunroof for 'regular' van? Recommendations?
    Historical mailing list - azsun99
    Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:59:15 -0700
    Don, I recall someone on one of the lists a few years ago put two sunroofs (skylights) in their van, one above the front...
  • Re: Can the Sunroof Be Motorized? NO!!!
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Wed, 8 May 2002 00:20:10 -0500
    ...Do you have any idea how much it cost to install the motorized sunroof? "Custom" sounds so very, very expensive. Ronald "Pinky" Smithers
  • Re: diesel van in CO junkyard
    Historical mailing list - Simon
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:34:16 -0600
    ...The sunroof appeared to still be there, retracted into the roof. Sunroof crank was broken. On Wednesday, September 11, 2002, at 09:29 AM...
  • save this sunroof van
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Wed, 21 Apr 2004 09:31:05 -0400
    ...such a fine van would die for this price of $1500 sunroof vans are rare enough, the KEP adapter is worth 500. could likely...
  • Gas Heater Question
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 12 Oct 2005 13:49:23 -0400
    ...thanks Jonce Jonce Fancher 57 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 71 Sunroof Bus 75 911S Sunroof 84 Vanagon "Godfried" 85 Vanagon...
  • Re: HAPPY EXE ALERT!Fw: sunroof crank?
    Historical mailing list - Jerry Granito
    Sun, 30 May 1999 08:22:07 EDT
    you are virusing the list!
  • Re: [Syncro] rescue a SyncroSUNROOF from the crusher, RESCUED!!!
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Sun, 17 Dec 2006 19:14:32 -0800
    ...Re: [Syncro] rescue a SyncroSUNROOF from the crusher, RESCUED!!! I have only seen one Syncro Sunroof anyplace ever - in my life, and it was...
  • Re: Has anybody put in a sunroof into a Vanagon that did not come with one?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 9 Mar 2006 14:39:54 -0500
    ...Has anybody put in a sunroof into a Vanagon that did not come with one? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > I was thinking of...
  • Low idle
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Tue, 6 Jun 2006 22:42:32 -0400
    ...c-ya Jonce Jonce Fancher 57 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 71 Sunroof Bus 75 911S Sunroof 84 Vanagon "Godfried" 85...
  • Ah! So nice to have a Vanagon sleeper again!
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Redford
    Wed, 25 Jun 1997 18:18:07 -0700
    ...I found an '85 Weekender (Big sunroof, curtains etc..). It sat in the driveway while I fiddled around getting it cleaned up and solving...
  • Re: SYNCRO SUNROOF on SAMBA
    Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
    Sun, 25 Sep 2005 21:15:38 -0700
    ...very rare... > > 86 syncro sunroof with pwr mirrors and diff lock... > > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=223344 >
  • Re: My Sunroof syncro "drains"
    Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
    Mon, 2 Sep 2013 09:55:07 -0400
    ...ve cleared out the 4 drains repeatedly with air, but the sunroof > syncro still likes to accumulate oh about 2-3 GALLONS of water...
  • Re: My first Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 4 Dec 2005 15:07:01 -0600
    ...good to see another sunroof vanagon is saved!!! they are getting rare.. is the sunroof operational? you need to put some alloys on that...
  • Re: vanagon heaven in trouble
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 7 Jan 2010 17:09:33 -0800
    you might not be local to me, but I have two sunroof diesel vans for sale. both are diesel. ( or I'll convert them...
  • Re: Sunroof leakng and won't quite close
    Historical mailing list - Antaki
    Sun, 26 Mar 2000 21:30:40 -0800
    ...Sunroof leakng and won't quite close > > > I've developed a very noticeable sunroof leak. Also the back of the roof > doesn't seem...
  • Any musicians out there?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Jul 1995 14:57:53 GMT
    ...White/Blue with sunroof '72 VW Super Beetle White Herbie '71 VW Bus Dark Blue with sunroof '72 VW Super Beetle Orange with sunroof �
  • sunroof leaking
    Historical mailing list - james pound
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 12:29:08 -0800
    <html> <P>Does anubody have any suggestions on how to fix a leaking sunroof in a cost effective manner?&nbsp; Mine is leaking badly...
  • RARE VAN!! Re: '86 SUNROOF SYNCRO w/ DIFF LOCK for sale in New Hampshire - $2500
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 25 Oct 2002 02:19:24 EDT
    ...i called on it, its blue metallic '86 syncro GL sunroof vanagon but repainted white below the windows, top and pillars and front clip...
  • Re: Crazy Winnebago/Eurovan Motorhome
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Thu, 22 Jun 1995 12:53:51 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Double-Door Panel General Registry Of Ozarks' \\ \/ // '69 Bus (Sunroof) Volkswagen Enthusiasts \\ //\\ // '81 Vanagon (Sunroof) bhufford@ozarks.sgcl.lib.mo.us \\/ \\/ '61, '63, '67...
  • Re: More crumbly bits -- sunroof nut covers
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Thu, 28 Jun 2007 10:19:35 -0700
    ...decorative plastic covers which snap over the nuts that hold >> the sunroof to the roof are disintegrating. Are these available? > > These from GoWesty? > http...
  • Looking for Fake tools site!!
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 30 Jan 2008 22:14:28 -0500
    ...Thanks Jonce Jonce Fancher 56 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 66 Porsche 912 71 Sunroof Bus 84 Vanagon "Gottfried" 85 Vanagon...
  • Re: Sun Shades for Vanagon!!
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Mon, 23 Jan 2006 06:57:58 -0500
    ...Jonce Fancher 57 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 71 Sunroof Bus 75 911S Sunroof 84 Vanagon "Godfried" 85 Vanagon Westi 2003...
  • Sunroof Vanagon roof cables
    Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
    Tue, 19 Nov 2002 00:11:47 -0500
    ...I plan on buying a sunroof Vanagon eventually, are these a common problem? Should I snag them now or are they available easily elsewhere...
  • Recent purchase...
    Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
    Fri, 13 Jun 1997 06:17:39 -0400
    ...wind-up (very detailed) late 50s(Big window) Sunroof Beetle drives around area guided by brass pin in grooves. Type II toys include 3...
  • RE: /f talking 'bout LAAAARGE engines (non VW)
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Thu, 02 May 1996 09:50:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...sucked out through the sunroof! I don't want to know about the gas mileage >that they get... "Sunroof" refers to the size of...
  • VW Club Newsletters
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Sat, 9 Sep 1995 13:05:13 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Thanks and forgive the blown bandwidth. :-) Bob Hufford \\ // "...in the GROOVE" \\ \\// // '60 Double-Door Panel General Registry Of Ozarks' \\ \/ // '69 Bus (Sunroof) Volkswagen Enthusiasts...
  • Re: Englishtown NJ Oct 1st
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 3 Oct 2000 00:17:03 EDT
    ...saw a really nice '87 sunroof vanagon there in the vending section..one of the last sunroof vans imported the owner said. chris
  • Re: easy.. Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 11 Dec 2003 18:57:53 EST
    ...bars over the sunroof so you can still use the luggage rack, and enough room tho open the sunroof to the vent position.. eehhhhh...
  • Re: cheap sunroof vanagon FS on CL
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Sat, 11 Jan 2014 16:24:04 -0500
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  • Re: '85 Vanagon Sunroof - DUMPING! HELP!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:25:27 EDT
    In a message dated 7/10/02 11:28:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time, dfitch@MASSINSIGHT.COM writes: > Ok....sunroof is closed. It rains...
  • 84 Viper Red Vanagon w/sunroof for sale
    Historical mailing list - Harold Jaynes
    Wed, 27 Nov 2002 07:52:16 EST
    ...Colol Viper red color with factory sunroof. Heads replace 12,000 miles ago. New tires. New battery. New radiator. New hoses. New CV joints...
  • Syncor chasis & Sunroof Vanagon shell
    Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
    Sun, 26 Jan 2003 23:09:17 -0000
    ...If I wanted to unbolt (if possible like a beetle) the shell of my sunroof Vanagon and put it on a Synco rolling frame...
  • Sunroof owners (attn!)
    Historical mailing list - David Raistrick
    Wed, 25 Nov 1998 18:25:03 -0800
    ...For those that dont know, I install and repair sunroofs professionally. But my curiousity is mostly personal...:) Baywindow sunroofs cables, AFAIK, are completly unavailable...
  • Re: Cleaning Engine Bay
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Thu, 24 Jan 2008 20:17:37 -0500
    ...Well maybe not >that clean. >Thanks Jonce >Jonce Fancher >56 Single Cab >66 Sunroof Bug >66 Variant Squareback >66 Porsche 912 >71 Sunroof Bus...
  • Diesel Tranny - FS or trade
    Historical mailing list - john Runberg
    Fri, 8 Feb 2002 19:14:47 -0500
    I have a diesel tranny available, condition unknown, from an '82 diesel Sunroof Vanagon. No bellhousing, but otherwise dry and clean. $150, trade me...
  • Re: You Got To Read This One...("spoof" CL vanagon ad)
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 21:09:15 -0700
    ...and sunroof vans didnt > come with a/c (coulda been added, but...i think not) > i think someone is full of crapola.. > funny though...
  • Re: PassionHeatFire - A small brain
    Historical mailing list - Dustin Fitch
    Tue, 16 Mar 2004 22:34:03 EST
    And an even tinier penis. lol. Dustin '85 Vanagon Sunroofy!
  • Re: ebay Vanagon with extra headroom - poptop only - no roof.
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:00:26 -0700
    ...Then there is some torsional strength added at the C pillar. > > As for the sunroof vans, those have MORE roof structure than standard roofs...
  • Re: Original Colors for a 67 TII
    Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
    Fri, 28 Apr 1995 08:30:26 -0400
    ...to know the different color >combinations for his recently acquired Deluxe Sunroof. Two that I know are Sea Blue/Cumulus White and Titian Red...
  • Re: walk thru~FWIW
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 30 Jul 1996 17:11:06 -0700
    ...I momentarily owned a walk through 15 window but of course it didn't have the big ol' sunroof/skylights nor the belly pan...
  • Re: camper tops
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Mon, 11 Jan 1999 13:44:49 -0800
    I had to seal the front part of the pop-top (the luggage rack part) completely because I put a sunroof in it (cut...
  • looking for water-cooled vanagon with sunroof
    Historical mailing list - beth phemister
    Wed, 3 Apr 2002 16:35:24 +0000
    I am looking for a water-cooled vanagon with a sunroof. What I really really want is the dreamsicle orange with cream vanagon. Ooh...
  • Vanagon Syncro for sale not mine Cheap
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:38:25 -0500
    ...c-ya Jonce Jonce Fancher 57 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 71 Sunroof Bus 75 911S Sunroof 84 Vanagon "Godfried" 85...
  • Re: ENGINE NEEDED - ASAP PLEASE!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 29 Apr 1996 11:33:05 GMT
    ...Bob and Penny Lee vw@gulbransen.com San Diego, CA '71 VW Bus White/Blue with sunroof '72 VW Super Beetle White Herbie '71...
  • FS: 84 Sunroof van bad heads
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 5 Apr 2011 16:08:00 -0700
    My buddy Jero changed his plans on this 1984 sunroof van. It's now going to be sold. Selling ala' carte. Complete as-is...
  • Re: Buying advice
    Historical mailing list - Ry
    Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:58:58 -0500
    ...at 10:01 AM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > My sunroof syncro just arrived home safely in pittsburgh! > > I am told it looks...
  • Re: 79(80) Convert. Replacement Found...
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 1 Mar 1995 16:22:58 -0800 (PST)
    >So folks here it is....taaaa daaaa! > >1984 Porsche 944....62k miles....garaged in winter...sunroof... >cruise....leather....new Goodrich TAs....etc...etc... Congrats...
  • Re: Dormobile roof fit???
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Mar 1996 16:00:16 -0500
    ...Ditto for those who want a sunroof/skylight top. clara
  • Re: Kelly Park VW show, valuable documents and sheetmetal
    Historical mailing list - Richard
    Tue, 11 Apr 95 12:46:21 EDT
    ...I believe that > In addition to sunroof deluxes, double door panel vans also have those belly pans for extra strength. Richard
  • leaky sunroof 83.5
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 12 May 2006 22:50:06 -0500
    I bought this 83.5 Subie powered Vanagon a few months back and can't seem to keep the sunroof from leaking. I thought...
  • Brake master Res. Cleaning?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 12 Sep 2007 20:47:50 -0400
    ...any suggestions? C-ya Jonce Jonce Fancher 56 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 66 Porsche 912 71 Sunroof Bus 84 Vanagon...
  • Bentley TV
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Fri, 27 Oct 2000 04:59:11 EDT
    What channel are you on? Robert 1982 Westfalia 1983.5 Sunroof Vanagon 1980 Westfalia
  • Gotta Go
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Sat, 15 Jul 1995 21:46:28 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Bob Hufford \\ // "...in the GROOVE" \\ \\// // '60 Double-Door Panel General Registry Of Ozarks' \\ \/ // '69 Bus (Sunroof) Volkswagen Enthusiasts \\ //\\ // '81 Vanagon (Sunroof) bhufford@ozarks.sgcl...
  • Re: Moab, UT Splittie Sunroof Bus Rock Tours?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 20 Sep 1996 23:29:25 -0400
    ...Moab, UT that has rock >formation tours in 67 and older sunroof Buses? I/we're heading out that >way and would like to...
  • sliding door screen
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Mon, 27 Nov 2006 08:54:14 -0500
    ...Thanks, Dixie Jonce Fancher 56 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 66 Porsche 912 71 Sunroof Bus 84 Vanagon "Gottfried" 85 Vanagon...
  • Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Wed, 10 Dec 2003 21:32:42 -0500
    > Hey everyone I know it�s funny, but I had always thought it would be cool the > have a sunroof built into the actual...
  • 84 GL Super Sunroof For Sale (Pennsylvania)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Brennan
    Wed, 20 Feb 2002 09:49:05 EST
    ...1984 VW Vanagon GL - Super Sunroof Blue/Blue, Mercedes Rims W/ Good Tires 194,000 on odometer, no previous records New Battery (needs charged...