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• What tint do you have on your rear window? How do you like it?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 22 Aug 2007 20:05:55 -0400
  ...I've settled on 35% for the driver and passenger window, 5% everywhere else (windsheild will have a stripe of 5% across the top...
• Removing chrome window trim
  Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:41:36 -0700
  I read somewhere about removing this nasty old "chrome" strip from the window seals and not having issues with it leaking or windows falling...
• window trim
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:28:19 MDT
  Ok this might be getting old, but what about the front window trim?? would removing this mess with the window slides? and is anyone...
• Need Power window switch
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Thu, 2 May 2002 09:31:10 -0400
  ...I need a passenger side power window switch for a 1990 vanagon. Anyone have one or know if it is an interchangeable part. It...
• Need a new window
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Mon, 10 May 2004 11:12:27 -0400
  Last week a kind gentleman (or lady) threw a brick through my passenger door window only to discover that I don't keep anything...
• Perishing rubber on window channels
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 21:16:08 -0800
  Hi all, On the driver's and passenger's side windows of the T3 there is a rubber/felt channel that the window winds...
• Re: How to remove windows
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 14:21:05 -0700
  windshields are probably laminated safety glass, and the side windows are probably tempered. tempered glass is much stronger than laminated glass. This might explain...
• Re: FW: SA Rear windows- hey, they open!
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Disse
  Thu, 6 Feb 1997 18:13:58 -0600 (CST)
  I just checked on this at the VW dealer in Fargo, ND and they show a rear sliding window in natural aluminum color. I...
• ��� �h������ m�� (use character map)
  Historical mailing list - Antaki
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 01:08:12 -0800
  ...If you are a Windows user, use the Character Map applet for symbols not on the keyboard. It comes with Windows, and should be...
• Re: Passenger Vent Window ASAP
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 16:00:46 -0700
  ...Passenger Vent Window ASAP Okay, per list advice, I'll try sticking w/ the vent window (vs swapping it for a stationary window) and...
• FS: Power Window/Lock Kit, Jumpseat, Bentley.....
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 23:03:19 EDT
  ...2 Power Window Motors excellent shape.......$100 ea. 2 Power Window Motors questionable(that's why I bought extras!)........$50 ea. 2 Power window...
• Re: 23 window in NJ
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 20:38:48 -0800
  did someone mention a 23 window? Mines a 21 window and orange and in a garage in ocean county. This is in Monmouth county...
• Power Window Issues on a 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - HOTZE, BRETT C [AG/1000]
  Tue, 23 Dec 2003 10:46:02 -0600
  > All, > > I need help with the power windows on a 90 Vanagon Carat? The window just dropped (slid all the way down). I pulled...
• Vent Window Adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 11:07:14 -0800
  Some bozo broke my vent window to steal a pair of $20 el-crapo speakers (ignoring lots of other stuff that had actual value...
• Installing a slider window
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:21:41 -0800
  I've installed a slider window in a Westy once, and ended up tearing a little bit of the gasket, but counted my blessings...
• What's the corner radius of Vanagon Windows?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 17 Apr 2011 11:22:30 -0700
  ...Has anyone here ever determined the radius of the side window corners? What about the rearmost glass with the slanted end? Looking to get...
• Nylon window track guides for sliding window 84 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - DThies1008
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 00:24:30 EST
  ...Have to replace the whole metal guide attached to window glass. Has anyone had experience with this? I think dealer wants 60.00 for...
• Re: Looking for a Driver side vent window / Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Charles
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:13:18 -0700
  ...Does anyone have a driver side vent window for a 84 Vanagon they would like to sell? I think that all Vanagons ( Type 3...
• Re: Window Seals
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 17 Jan 1995 15:26:45 -0800 (PST)
  >>Do the plastic (that used to look like chrome) strips that are inlayed in >>the window seals on my '85 Vanagon serve any useful...
• For Sale: screened side windows, also louvered windows, fit all vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 25 May 2002 10:17:02 EDT
  In a message dated 5/24/02 7:20:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kivka@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > Are there louver windows to fit...
• vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 22:46:06 EDT
  ...i have found that VW makes a window crank knob extension.. it was used on the '91-'93 Cabriolets.. for the rear side windows...
• Re: After market Window Winders ??
  Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 09:33:50 -0700
  ...After market Window Winders ?? > The white metal on my driver side window winder snapped on the weekend > I recall seeing a post here from...
• Re: Window tinting
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 19:37:54 -0800
  I had all the middle and read side windows and rear hatch window done on my Westy. I went to a professional outfit (Rocky...
• Window seals - Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 12:02:59 -0700
  ...Plus I was wondering what to do about window tinting if the windows are out, replace window with tinted glass or get the tinted...
• Re: Need a new window
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 10 May 2004 11:39:38 -0500
  ...Need a new window Last week a kind gentleman (or lady) threw a brick through my passenger door window only to discover that I...
• Re: Speaking of the Wing Vent Window
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 05:46:46 +0000
  I had this problem - also because of a break-in, and solved it by purchasing a new vent window latch. This led to problem...
• Re: Need help w/German translation
  Historical mailing list - zolo
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 10:01:51 -0800
  It is good to know that the 'lamella window' is a European speciality. It is a double pane window with bulging plastic outside, just...
• Side Vent window retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - LouiZe!
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 16:45:37 -0500
  ...to allow the front triangular vent windows to open approx. 45 degrees further forward in order to get air flow? My 72 Westy has...
• Re: Need info on window channel sizes for different year Vanagons.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Mar 1999 23:50:46 EST
  ...I will gladly refund the listmember with the power windows, and try to find him some deflectors that fit. >> i'll trade my deflectors...
• Re: Parts needed - Power Window switches & dash bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Maynard Southard
  Fri, 17 Dec 2004 07:13:15 -0500
  ...Maynard '86 DoubleCab Diesel '82 Vanagon GL Diesel -----Original Message----- Hi all, I need the following parts if anyone has them; Power window switch...
• Re: Electric window motor rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sat, 6 Jul 2019 15:34:19 -0700
  ...Electric window motor rebuild Hi, Does anyone has the coordinates of the person that rebuilds electric window motor? Best regards. Salutations Gilles Turmel
• replacing driver side window
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 12 Dec 2000 23:04:54 -0500
  somebody/something smashed my driver side window. I got a replacement from Chris (thank you) but it needed some coercing from coming out of...
• Re: Triangle vent window question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 10:45:04 -0700
  There is a hard-to-access phillips screw that controls the tension for the vent window. I've had good luck tightening them with...
• Re: Triangle vent window question
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 10:25:35 -0700
  ...Wing Window '85 vs. '90 BTDT, exactly the same situation. I used the wing window for air flow in my '85, not so on...
• Window replacement - 78
  Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
  Fri, 15 Mar 1996 12:16:49 -0500
  Oh yeah, in addition to my question about how to put the new window in, there's one thing I forgot to ask. How...
• rattling front door windows
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 11:06:36 -0700
  Volks, I've noticed that when my windows are between all the way up and all the way down they rattle around in their...
• Re: Is it safe to pull out the chrome window strips?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 13:33:24 -0700
  ...I have a few windows with the strips and a few w/o and there appears to be no difference in window leakage (rather...
• Chrome Window Strips (again)
  Historical mailing list - Ed Shultz
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 07:32:12 -0400
  Hi, All of the talk about the chrome window strips prompted me to do an experiment. I removed the chrome connecting clip thing and...
• Re: EKTA Win XP
  Historical mailing list - sudhir desai
  Fri, 10 May 2002 06:24:25 -0700
  Shaggy, imho, the best way to install XP is to throw it out the window. if you would like to upgrade your windows system...
• Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 01:51:38 -0500
  ...Will the extra canvas that is needed to make the windows match ...or look wierd. First I bought a three window version from Busboys...
• Re: Repaint almost here - looking for new window rubber
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 6 Apr 2011 15:58:58 -0700
  ...Any "deals" out > there buying all seals together or am I best shopping around window by > window? > Smile often > > Peter Marsh > Naples > -- Jake 1984...
• Re: Anyone put their 1987 Westfalia slider window upside down?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 16:40:40 -0400
  ...Anyone put their 1987 Westfalia slider window upside down? > Seems to me that the dog on the back seat would love the window opening...
• Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 13 Oct 2002 14:46:29 -0400
  ...Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >In a message dated 10/13/02 1:42:47 PM Eastern Daylight Time...
• NVC: Eurovan sliding window replacement
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 26 May 2005 22:08:41 -0400
  Maybe some of you have experience with a Eurovan sliding window. My friend has a 93 weekender he just got. One of the sliding...
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  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 19 Nov 2017 14:47:11 +0000
  ...Dennis Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10 From: Pat<mailto:sesrating@AOL.COM> Sent: Saturday, November 18...
• Re: Window-Driver side door
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:33:01 -0800
  ...with a DDW (droopy driver's window) > _________________________________________________________________ > Use video conversation to talk face-to-face with Windows Live > Messenger.http://www.windowslive.com/messenger...
• Re: removing side window & saving seals
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 21:56:36 +0000
  If this is about the windows behind the front doors then you need to do the following: 1. lay on back with feet on...
• Re: Rear windo seal replacement tips
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 15 Oct 2016 16:15:08 -0400
  ...I went out and cleaned the contacts by the window and then turned it on. My talking thermometer showed the window temp clime quickly...
• Re: lubricating window regulators?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 17:49:36 -0500
  ...lubricating window regulators? > > >> anybody successful with lubricating the cable and >> housing on power windows? one window is fast and the >> toher is slow, even...
• Re: Rain Deflector
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Dec 2007 09:49:45 -0600
  I don't think they will help reduce noise from the vent window. The deflector sits above the roll down window. They should reduce...
• Front window guide replacement
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Sun, 26 Nov 2000 11:35:39 -0500
  Hello I have a worn/damaged front window guide causing excess wind noise and leakage. This is the part that fits in the window...
• Re: Rust around windows - advice needed
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 18 Apr 2001 20:48:42 -0500
  Pleeeease !! Been using the black silicone inside the rubber window mouldings for 20 years, that's why I recommended it. No leaks, no rust...
• Re: opening rear windows?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 22:15:41 EDT
  ...the german made vanagons have smaller side windows. chris
• window mouldings
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 11:04:01 -0500
  Has anyone here replaced the (once) chrome mouldings surrounding the windows on their Vanagon? Is it an easy task with windows installed? Tool req...
• WTB: switch ass'y, pwr window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Sean Solowiej
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 07:34:15 -0600
  ...Driver's side power window regulator with motor. Driver's side power window and lock switches. Propane tank. Thanks! Sean
• FS: OEM power window setup complete w/ doorpanels even!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 22:17:38 EST
  ...complete vanagon power window setup.. includes both window regulators w/ motors, complete wiring harness, switches, and even grey doorpanels w/ the PW switch holes...
• Drivers Vent Window Needed - 1985 Westphalia
  Historical mailing list - James Cook
  Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:22:34 -0700
  ...My van was burglarized recently, and I wish to replace the window they smashed. Does anyone have or know where I might acquire a...
• Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:17:03 -0700
  ...Sliders cutting people's arms off must not factor large in RSA. > > And yes, on small window vans got them too. > > BTW, there's...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 12:52:00 -0500
  ...Eastern Standard Time, >> brettn777@GMAIL.COM writes: >> *about $200 per window for labor >> *I am liable for replacing the windows if they get broken...
• Re: Window-mount A/C info?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Campbell
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 05:33:59 -0700
  ...Window-mount A/C info? > Gang.... > I've picked up a small (5200 BTU) standard window-mount A/C unit. I plan to use...