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• Re: Who knows the rear view Mirror trick?
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Thu, 26 May 2022 10:30:31 -0400
  Highly recommend these mirrors!!!! Best ever, doesn't require any new holes... looks better than OEM, and not that expensive!!! These NEVER fold at...
• Re: Redid side mirrors and tinted windows...
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Wed, 21 May 2003 10:28:01 -0700
  ...If you go limo tint in the back, you are required to have side mirrors. Bill in the Southwest ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Brodbeck...
• Re: How to keep mirrors in place
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:44:19 EDT
  ...The problem with the mirrors is that the nut & bolt that adjust the tension spring has (most likely) rusted to one fused piece. This...
• cheap '86 syncro FS ($1800 bucks)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 7 Feb 2010 11:56:05 EST
  has power mirrors, weekender sofabed, diff lock.. _http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=918438_ (http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
• snow?/f
  Historical mailing list - karen brown
  Thu, 24 Oct 1996 17:08:03 -0400
  What's with all the discourse on heaters and hot mirrors and snow tires and traction and what do you DO with those chains...
• cheap '86 Doublecab on samba..
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 2006 13:10:24 EDT
  ...4spd w/ walkthru.....and power mirrors...$4000 canadian, prolly like $3500 US .... not bad.. not mine http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php...
• Re: Mirrors fold in at high speed
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 09:16:30 -0700
  ...I just did it and my mirrors now work perfectly. I haven't tried it (too much else to do!) but I'm sure...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 28 Sep 1999
  Historical mailing list - Scott White
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 08:00:47 -0600
  I own a 1990 Westy with the questionable 'Power Pack' (electric windows, door locks, side mirrors, etc..). I am having a very peculiar problem...
• Re: Looking for convex mirrors for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 17:02:26 -0500
  > I stock them for Vanagons with manual (not power) mirrors. > They were quite expensive as a dealer option, but we import > them directly from...
• Re: FS Vanagon mirrors $10 each
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 18:31:58 -0800
  ...those are the ones > that usually suffer from the "flop" > > chris So you PA folks have problems with your Speedos in mirrors because of...
• thank you list
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 1 Jun 2006 21:41:43 -0700
  ...Like find directions for converting my 88 Chevy's itty bitty little side view mirrors to more modern electric mirrors. Easy if you are...
• Re: pwr mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Chayan Srisawat
  Wed, 22 Dec 1999 13:05:30 +0700
  Thanks Paolo, Thanks Doran. That helps me so much. I will try to clean connectors inside and check the result. Mine is '89 Carat...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - David
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 21:37:17 -0800
  where did you say your mirrors came from again??? David 1990 Caravelle --- Move to a better address --- + today freemail + http://www.today.com.au
• another cheap doublecab ('86 Doka for $3500 US) on samba
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 11:22:35 EST
  this one is a '86 doka w/ power mirrors for like $3500 US cheap! http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=340838
• Re: Side Vent window retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 13:27:08 -0500
  ...because the GL has the larger heated mirrors... the side vent windows, if pushed all the way forward, tend to slip back until they...
• 2003 Eurovan Weekender for sale - SF Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - David Fierberg
  Tue, 27 Oct 2015 00:12:53 +0000
  ...Includes all the great power and safety features such as Remote Keyless Entry, Air Conditioning, Power Door Locks, Power Steering, Front Vanity lighted mirrors...
• Re: Vanagon Help (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 01:59:48 -0500
  ...mirrors? Is there a > switch? Is it possible to get them if the vehicle doesn�t have them? If it has power operated mirrors...
• Looking for a couple of parts for my Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Clifford P Gottschalk
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 20:50:07 -0700
  Hello, I recently purchase a set of Power mirrors and am looking for either the wire harnesses between the two mirrors, or maybe just...
• Re: LED bulbs
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sat, 4 Feb 2023 15:09:25 +0000
  Correct Dan....running electricity to power LED arrow lights in outboard mirrors would be tough to do.  And since I'm retired now, I...
• Re: Ebay:90 Syncro Crew Cab
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 16 Jan 2006 09:51:07 -0800
  ...I bet they took the exterior pics when they first towed/drove it home and the incorrectly placed mirrors were an innovation from a...
• More on newer Vanagon Tech on older Vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Davis
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 18:45:41 -0700
  ...If not, can anybody recommend a 3rd party one that may be? Also, I heard that powered and heated mirrors were an option for...
• Re: Black Paint for Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Benoit Huot
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:32:49 -0400
  ...Black Paint for Mirrors Ben, we know you do nice work! :) Now what's the paint/colour you used? 2008/8/14 Benny boy...
• Frydea new Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:44:29 -0400
  Maybe we can get them in Europe and bring them over? http://autos.yahoo.com/blogs/motoramic/breakthrough-driver-mirror-eliminates-blind-spots-without...
• Re: Truck Mirrors Installation - Pics Needed - Advice
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 19:18:04 -0700
  > > > http://www.t3-infos.de/t3-infos_d.html > Hey, where does one get those HEATED bugelspiegels in the pics? My set is the...
• Re: power mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 11:40:15 EST
  ...Time, korkwood@WSHOST.NET writes: > I got a pair of power mirrors that i want to install on > my 86 Syncro but... > Driver side...
• Re: 84 westy mirror
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 12:27:16 -0700
  ...84 westy mirror > I have used 3" round convex stick on mirrors on both sides for years > and wouldn't drive without them. I...
• Re: spray paint from dealer - was power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 06:18:53 -0400
  >i just painted my power mirrors (from a '89 van, which were black) to the >dove blue to match my 84 van. >simple. >how...
• Re: parts to use from 88 GL parts van on 82 diesel?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 9 Nov 2006 12:00:27 -0500
  ...Does your 82 have power mirrors? If not, you might want to swap front doors. The power mirrors are mounted using 3 bolts, while...
• Advice on Power Mirror removal (again)
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  02 Jan 97 18:22:53 EST
  ...Has anybody out there removed Power mirrors off a Vanagon? I'll explain it better this time. the wires that come out of the...
• FS: power mirrors and jumpseats
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 11 Jun 2001 22:20:48 EDT
  ...My parts guy has a bunch of NEW factory power mirrors for $100 each plus shipping. Pmail me if you have any interest in...
• Re: VW Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Olson
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 10:25:55 -0600
  ...West Coast mirrors on my '64 splittie. I got > them from JC Whitney. As to seeing to the rear, they were quite > effective. > > Of...
• Re: Removing Power mirrors, outside only method
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 15:52:54 -0700
  ...Don't forget to fish wires through the rubber gasket before the mirrors....learned that one the hard way.
• Help with listserv
  Historical mailing list - Steven Yoon
  Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:31:41 -0500
  ...for a topic from the archives? I am looking for postings on the rubber washers that were used to tighten the mirrors. Thanks. Steve
• Glass Only for Power Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Fri, 4 Jun 2004 12:42:22 -0400
  Is there a way....or source....to replace the glass part ONLY for power mirrors....dropped mine and broke the glass but rest of...
• Mirror glass for fiberglass mirrors
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Tue, 2 May 2006 11:44:14 -0700
  Is the $78 option for mirror glass from bus depot the only way to go? Can one just go to a glass company and...
• Re: Vanagon Mirror replacement Option -- Pictures Posted online
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Sun, 7 Oct 2007 14:45:31 -0400
  ...Just search for H3 Mirrors. Comments appreciated. Thanks
• Re: Sources needed - Vanagon Cover
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 13 Mar 2006 15:29:25 -0500
  ...On one of my car covers, it was for the wrong set of mirrors, meaning I have to fold the mirrors in when using...
• Re: Mirror Insert Needed for Power Mirror
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:45:10 -0700
  ...I've only glued replacement mirrors over broken mirrors. I suppose you could glue the mounting ring to a new mirror the same way...
• Re: Mirror Mystery
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sat, 3 Jun 2000 13:40:41 +0100
  ...I tried swapping > the mirrors, but couldn't quite adjust them to the correct positions. > > So, a few questions: > > 1) are the two mirrors...
• Re: What kind of vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 8 Sep 2002 01:00:55 EDT
  ...The bumpers are chrome with black end > caps, and the mirrors are not power. Does this type of van have a name, or > is...
• Re: Passenger side electric mirror not working advice needed.....
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 26 Jan 2002 15:55:47 EST
  You can start by looking to see if there are any breaks in mirrors wiring at the door hinge area. That's usually where...
• Cruise Control
  Historical mailing list - Steve Esayian
  Sun, 15 Dec 2002 17:10:36 EST
  ...I checked the fuse which controls same along with the A/C, power windows, power mirrors etc. Any suggestions on which to check next...
• 1971 bus vs vanagon - dimensions?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 12:20:25 -0700
  ...The bus *just* fits -- the sideview mirrors clear by about an inch on either side. How much wider is the vanagon? Would it fit...
• Re: vanagon "LT" style truck mirrors on ebay
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:30:42 -0700
  ...link: > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-T25-Vanagon-SYNCRO-truck-mirrors-NOS_W0QQite > mZ120100023703QQcategoryZ33649QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Someone must've found a huge cache of them...
• Re: Need help with part number, LT-style mirrors
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sun, 30 Sep 2007 00:09:37 -0700
  ...some used & some new) for a set of LT-style > vanagon mirrors. I am short only the bottom plastic gasket/filler/cover > pieces (same...
• The dragonfly chronicles, or, power mirrors....
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 18:58:07 -0600
  Well, I have a 90 westy syncro, with the black plastic/glass-encased power mirrors. Love the mirrors, but the case has a nice...
• Re: 84 westy mirror
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 02:09:53 EDT
  ...Having said that I use the square reflectors on both outside mirrors on the inside lower corner. I stuck em on then used shims...
• Re: side mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Mark M. Schirmer
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 16:11:44 -0500 (EST)
  remove the mirror by the two phillips screws, and you will find a nut in the pinion, tighten it, but not too much, or...
• F.S. '87 Vanagon GL 4spd/a/c
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 23:55:17 -0400
  ...a/c Power Mirrors blue velour int. 2.1 Liter rebuilt last year new P.S. rack. runs strong. $3950 chris
• Re: Black Paint for Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:33:00 -0700
  I've had good results using a commercial-grade trim paint. Been a few years, so not sure what the brand was but found...
• Is it a '90 or an '89???
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 13:02:51 -0800
  ...My syncro has black mirrors, not white mirrors, so i always assumed that it was a 1989 model, even though the po called it...
• Re: folding mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Juli Tallino
  Tue, 10 Oct 2000 21:48:14 -0700
  ...folding mirrors > > > > Is it easy to tighten a rear view mirror to keep > it from folding in on the > > highway? > > > > I over read someone...
• Van Painting
  Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
  Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:30:34 -0400
  ...I had steel bumpers and the black side mirrors and I wanted to put fiberglass bumpers and power mirrors on. They repaired and painted...
• Re: Convex right side mirror: Do they exist&do you like?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 16 Jan 1999 12:09:45 -0800
  I have these round stick on "fish eye" mirrors in the bottom corner of both my mirrors. I think they are fantastic. Really helps...
• Re: Power Mirrors on a non-power van
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:04:43 -0400
  I have them on my originally non-power mirror van - I only use 2 screws each - no problems so far. -- Thanks, Jeff '85 GL...
• Re: Mirrors Floppy Fix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 13:25:04 -0800
  ...2006 1:11 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Mirrors Floppy Fix I wonder if you couldn't find a thick o...
• Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Thu, 2 May 2002 16:52:43 -0400
  ...you, and mirror glass that would rival those funky shape changing mirrors in amusement parks. I can't think of one thing I could...
• Re: Removing Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:09:11 -0700
  ...For the record, I currently have 6 spare pairs of mirrors that I removed myself.=) BenT
• Re: power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 22:46:47 +0000
  ...power mirrors >Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2007 18:40:38 -0400 > > I just purchased a set of power mirrors and the one glass is...
• Re: anyone have mirrors for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 06:01:32 EST
  In a message dated 2/4/2003 12:06:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > anyone have mirrors for sale...