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• 2 splitties and my '83Westy FS, Phoenix,AZ
  Historical mailing list - jim ellis
  Thu, 16 Oct 1997 21:15:16 -0700
  ...New white baltic birch panels inserted instead of the former wallpaper effected panels Alloys. $6900 obo. VanBondo@primenet.com or jimellis@primenet.com
• Re: Hot engine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 17:37:16 -0700
  Can't say for sure if warm body panels after an hour are normal, but they could be if you are in a hot...
• Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:27:55 -0400
  ...Pascal 84Westy "I am pulling all my fiberglass insulation out of my panels because I am noticing they are holding moisture. What alternatives to...
• Re: powerful solar panel that fits luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:52:43 EDT
  ...Newer more expensive panels can produce electricity in low light conditions, some even in moonlight. Panels loose effectiveness as they get dirty so clean...
• Re: insulating against road noise
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 01:14:56 -0400
  ...He warned that > the > insulation could absorb moisture that would be transferred to the > fiberboard panels and lead to warping. That all makes sense...
• Re: solar charge controller
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Fri, 20 Sep 2013 19:21:12 -0500
  ...You spend $400 for 10 amps of panels. You buy a switched controller. You get an effective power of 60-70 watts. Same panels...
• Re: Insulation
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Wed, 3 Mar 1999 18:13:51 -0600
  ...This leaves the drivers side, rear quarter panels, and rear hatch. I >know I don't want a lot of fibers flying around inside...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Nov 2018 21:40:28 +0000
  ...I'd think most of the noises came from the resonance of the wind on the doors and side panels. Knock or tap on...
• Re: Future propane changes planned. Prepare in advance?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:25:06 -0400
  ...I carry 2 deep cycles and solar panels. I was able to add a half day to each batter with the 30 watt panels...
• Re: Removing door panels, was Dynamat
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 22:16:22 -0700
  Pulling the interior panels is another good place to use your handy dandy Dandelion garden tool...the one you have to remove your axle...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 10 Oct 2013 07:24:07 -0500
  ...16px"><DIV>Hi&nbsp;Bryan;</DIV><DIV>Were you at Westies @ Watkins?&nbsp; I saw a&nbsp;brown Westie with 2&nbsp;solar panels...
• Re: WTB: 85 Vangon GL interior Panels (blue)
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Thu, 22 Apr 1999 18:17:05 -0400
  ...Both of the interior panels in the middle of the bus are > damaged. This is the sliding door interior panel, and the panel exactly...
• Re: Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 16:17:25 -0800
  ...Adding sound deadning to the doors, hatch, and side panels can make a BIG difference. Wind noise from the top is the least of...
• Re: FS: '89 Wolfy Interer (or whole van)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 16:19:34 EST
  ...armrests, jump seats w/brackets, rear > fold-down seat, rear cushion, door panels, plastic side panels, pop-up > table, all seatbelts & headrests, and all...
• are there any list members like me?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Sat, 3 Jun 2000 08:59:52 EDT
  super furry animals, bernard butler in love with a gold vanagon slowly customizing transporter insulating walls, recovering panels hanging curtains smiling in the sun...
• Transporter Singlecab FS !
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Tue, 24 Aug 1999 22:04:25 -0400
  ...It needs some finish work on the body work, but is really straight and solid, the panels look really well done, he also added...
• Re: rust between rear panels, 91 gl camper
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 2000 10:00:31 EDT
  ...hey hey, i have some surface rust between my right rear panels that goes all the way down and follows the panel above the...
• Re: armrests and seat upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 19:46:41 -0500
  ...You need to get the matching door panels, they don't have screw holes for arm rests. The vans with captains chairs don't...
• Re: inside door panel materials?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 20:07:56 -0400
  For those uninclined to cut their own, we sell pre-cut unfinished sliding door panels for $29.95 plus shipping. (Shipping can run around...
• Re: anybody able and wiling? Rear fill-panels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 11 Jan 2002 17:58:33 +1200
  >On Tue, 8 Jan 2002, Hector Zapata wrote: > >> I'm looking for somebody who can purchase the fill panels that fit between >> the tail...
• Re: Interior panel removal/81 transporter
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 28 Jun 1999 19:46:51 -0700
  ...You can remove these panels without screwing them up, if you're careful. As I recall, there's one screw toward the rear of...
• Re: secondary wiring question
  Historical mailing list - Ryan London
  Wed, 3 Nov 2004 20:14:07 -0500
  I used this one in my '90 Syncro Westy, very happy with it. <http://centechwire.com/catalog/panels/ap1.shtml> -Ryan London '90 Syncro...
• Re: Front panel availablity
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 09:17:41 -0800
  I have also been looking for a new front section to repair my single cab and I have struck out with locating "NEW" panels...
• Re: Vanagon roof lift assist
  Historical mailing list - tom ring
  Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:25:02 -0500
  ...08 PM, tom ring wrote: > > > I have just replaced 2x15W solar panels which were mounted about as far towards > > the front as practical. After...
• Re: Heads up for 78 champagne edition bus
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 22:29:03 -0400
  ...Interior >panels are red vinyl with chrome stripe accents. The seats were >apparently either red vinyl with brown corduroy panels, or brown vinyl >with...
• Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Mon, 6 Feb 2017 12:31:41 -0400
  ...2) Closed-cell polyurethane spray foam and most rigid foam panels (XPS, EPS, Polyisocyanurate) are flammable {rigid panels do have fire retardants mixed into...
• Re: Wood Westie Interiors (T2)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 15:40:47 -0500
  ...I prefer the plywood panels and trim in my old 71 > and am going to reproduce some panels using Baltic Birch or whatever > light...
• Re: Door Panel Clip Installation
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 27 Sep 2015 08:58:26 -0700
  ...anyway, i could use some > advice. > > I'm harvesting the door panel clips off of my warped front door panels on > my 86 to...
• Re: Westy Water/Battery Level Display Panels Available Again
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 7 Nov 2014 09:29:17 -0500
  ...On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 10:52 PM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote: > These are the painted metal trim panels around...
• Solar Panels. Was: batteries, power, wiring,...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 26 May 2000 18:33:45 -0300
  ...Malcolm Donna wrote: > How about solar panels mounted in the luggage rack? Has anyone tried or > dreamt of doing this? > > If this is a...
• For Sale: weekender and westy interiors and poptop section, fit all pass vans
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 17:43:31 EDT
  ...weekender interior from vanagon Carat, all grey velour with sofabed and cushion, grey side panels with flip out table, etc..cupholders in side panels...
• Offer. Back and sliding door panels
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 23 Jun 2015 13:15:01 -0700
  Cream colored. Pretty rough. From our 83 Westy. Free for the taking. I hate throwing stuff out, especially stuff that's NLA. Trash is...
• Westys insulated?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 13:20:07 -0600
  I know what's behind the panels in my '81 7-passenger Vanagon--nothing. Are the walls/doors of a Westy insulated? If so...
• Re: Repair/refurbishment 1982 westy interior
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 08:33:36 -0400
  ...I have not done this myself but will try this winter on a few panels. Pascal '84 Westy
• Body shop in South Bay
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Andreasen
  Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:36:36 -0800
  I live in the South Bay and I need to replace some rusty panels and repaint my Vanagon Camper. Any good body shop anyone...
• Peel and Seal Complete-Pics
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:10:30 -0500
  ...Almost felt bad covering the pristine white panels in the back area. BTW-If you have ever gotten your hand up inside the candy...
• Re: Flashing coolant light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:35:57 -0400
  ...Could be the coolant-level control unit, in relay panel on new-type panels, up under left side of dash with old-type panels...
• Re: Insulating the interior walls
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 30 May 2006 13:05:52 -0700
  ...He painted the inside of the panels with Roof Patch first to keep any condensate from being formed. AHA! I just found it via...
• Re: insane AC idea
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 3 Aug 2001 10:56:51 -0500
  ...Cover the entire roof with solar panels, and use solar panels over the windows as shades! The panels over the windows would be tiltable...
• Fw: 85 westy doorpanels ...
  Historical mailing list - Ron Toby
  Mon, 19 May 2008 11:38:49 -0700
  ...0px" TYPE="CITE">Hey what type of door panels do you have?&nbsp; Any tan sliding door panels for a 1985 Westy?<BR><BR...
• Re: Surepower 1315 test report
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 11 May 2009 14:48:34 -0700
  The issue for me isn't the PD charger, its the solar panels. I don't want to charge the start battery with the...
• solar power, batteries, etc. (sale)
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 15:27:14 -0500 (CDT)
  ...in San Diego, the outfit from which I bought my PV panels and they're having a little sale: Batteries: Trojan T105 (golf cart...
• tent $1,200! <f>
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Apr 1997 09:56:09 -0700 (MST)
  Arizona Republic 4/18/97 Tent, Commercial, red and white 20' x 20' complete with side panels and metal poles. $1,200.00 obo...
• Re: Custom Interior Panels
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 18:09:41 EST
  I have had no direct contact with these people, but I have heard some very good things about them. If a group discount does...
• batteries, power, wiring,...
  Historical mailing list - Donna Cassano
  Fri, 26 May 2000 11:19:16 -0400
  How about solar panels mounted in the luggage rack? Has anyone tried or dreamt of doing this? If this is a crazy question, just...
• Double sided tape for moisture barrier
  Historical mailing list - The Shaws
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 18:11:02 -0700
  ...back about this tape that holds the plastic moisture barrier to the doors behind the door panels. What brand would you use? thanks, peter
• FS: slider doorpanels..grey, tan or blue also front doorpanels
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 02:53:25 EDT
  ...also hatch panels...etc.. email w/ needs chris se pa
• Re: source for peel-n-stick sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sun, 9 Aug 2015 10:16:06 -0700
  ...Scrub down your interior van panels with TSP and allow to fully dry before applying. Applying in warm weather makes the job much easier...
• Re: Solar
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 1 May 2008 10:36:05 -0700
  ...Used PV panels are available if you want to get the best price. I would not be too concerned about brand or type. Any...
• Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:39:21 -0400
  ...Filling that area with solar panels > would get something like 250 watts. Not enough to run much of anything > directly. > > Mark > > Kim Brennan wrote...
• Re: Solar Package Link Needed
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 2 Jun 2015 19:50:33 -0700
  ...15 watt panels > - Include frame kit to support the panels, adjustable to different > angles > - Includes plenty of cable to locate the panels away from...
• insulating against road noise
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 21:03:55 -0400
  ...He warned that the insulation could absorb moisture that would be transferred to the fiberboard panels and lead to warping. That all makes sense...
• Re: Has anyone else seen these front bench bulkhead padded vinyl panel?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:05:40 -0800
  ...It matches the front door panels and rear panels > > in the early 9-passenger van. The very bottom when > > installed has an aluminum > > trim...
• Re: Deal on solar panels
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Sun, 17 Jan 2010 10:53:01 -0600
  ...Deal on solar panels You must have grabbed the last one. Sold out. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Sun...
• Re: Acoustic properties of common materials
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 31 Dec 2006 14:08:12 -0800
  ...And that's before I > install the cloth-covered interior surface panels. If there's still space > in > the "walls" I'll stuff it...
• Re: Solar charge controller needed what were the recommendations from a while back
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 29 Oct 2017 17:44:52 -0700
  ...http://www.hqsolarpower.com/HQST-30A-MPPT-Solar-Charge-Controller-p/hqst-ctrl-mppt30.htm 30Amp in case I want to add panels
• Re: Cleaning body seams
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 17:51:42 -0800
  ...Hector ----- Original Message ----- From: "Todd Last" < > Does anyone have any tricks for cleaning the seams between the body panels? > Just using a washrag is...
• Instructions for removing the camping gear
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 1 Mar 2013 11:33:04 -0500
  ...the camping gear in the West? I need to do it again actually replace the panels this time.... Film at 11:00. Thanks, Bryan
• Re: Cool door panels.
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Dec 2004 23:21:25 EST
  In a message dated 12/5/04 12:49:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, kdlewis_wasting_time@ACCESS4LESS.NET writes: > > Who makes these? > > http...
• Re: need beige vinyl inside sliding door panel for '84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 4 Mar 2012 12:07:30 +0000
  FWIW, so was I, but sliding door panels really take a beating, I've never found a decent one over years of searching in...