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• Re: Westy Window Query
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Aug 2007 19:36:38 EDT
  ...is the deal with those Westy sliding windows? Why are they different > than the regular Vanagon windows? on the pasenger van sliders, the latch...
• Leaky sliding window repairs?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 20 Nov 2006 13:37:13 -0600
  ...Do any of the list members have any experience replacing parts in the sliding window or have a quick sealing tip or two? I...
• Westy side windows for sale, delivery to parts of the SouthEast
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Tue, 30 Aug 2011 15:42:47 -0400
  Howdy List, I've switched out the standard sliding side windows in my '83 Westy for retro-fitted Jalousie windows from a 70's...
• screens for side windows in westy
  Historical mailing list - ray
  Mon, 27 Mar 2006 22:55:53 -0800
  ...And I just ordered and recieved a replacement screen for the drivers side sliding window from EuroCampers.com. And instead of being an actual...
• Tool for removing sliding window latch?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:28:07 -0700
  I can't get any of my Allen wrenches or screwdrivers to grab anything, and I can't see anything up the hole in...
• Re: Vanagon envy?
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:57:41 -0400
  ...Only those who have actually paid their "splitty dues" can sing the Split Window Blues. Something about sliding that window open. Something about having...
• Re: Middle window, Reversing sides
  Historical mailing list - Jean
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:38:35 -0500
  ...a person could reach through the sliding windows and unlock > the van so wondered if the windows could be removed, and reinstalled on > opposite...
• Re: rear sliding window...Re: fun vanagons via ebay & google
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 19:17:20 -0600
  ...Britain maybe? I'm sure VW would shudder at the > idea of someone having their head out the window when the sliding door > went...
• Re: sliding window rain screen - improved
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Thu, 17 Nov 2011 10:48:09 -0800
  ...I think it will keep out > stray raindrops better. > > > http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/vanagon-sliding-window-rain-screen-improved/ > > > alistair >
• slide window latch removal
  Historical mailing list - Corner House Farm
  Fri, 20 Jun 2003 22:17:15 -0400
  Hello, I have the latch on my sliding rear window coming apart. it seems that one screw has backed out and the other is...
• Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Thu, 9 Jun 2011 16:08:02 -0700
  I just saw this left rear side sliding window for Vanagon. I haven't seen an item like this offered stateside before. It's...
• Wanted: Sliding door, pre 85
  Historical mailing list - Erik Valeur
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 00:56:57 +0100
  Hi all, Does anyone have a pre 1985 sliding door for sale? Or know of one in a junkyard (sorry, auto recycling center...). The...
• Re: Slider window catch info
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 8 Jun 2021 22:50:14 -0700
  Hi Eric, I don't see any packing on that page, just the fuzzy strip for the sliding window channel. The kit includes the...
• Re: plastic guides for sliding window N/A
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Dec 2002 11:46:32 EST
  ...Can > these > later guides be used on the earlier Vanagon sliding windows? And what > modification is necessary--cut the tabs off the black guides...
• Vanagon's glass
  Historical mailing list - Luiz Claudio Valdetaro
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:20:55 -0500
  ...I need help locating glass for the left sliding window of my 91 vanagon GL which is craked; Anyone knows of a supplier? Thanks...
• Sliding Door Silencers!
  Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 08:25:58 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Will let you know which works well. "Out the vent window"?? Just what position are you IN? (Brings a lot of gymnastics to mind...
• Removal of sliding window screens
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 04:43:56 -0500
  Volks, Any secrets to getting them out without busting them? Adam P 81 westy (3 of them) 74 beetle 73 Transporter (at paint shop...
• Re: rear windows
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 26 Feb 2005 18:04:30 -0800
  Didn't 'Doug in CA' modify his rear side windows and put in part of a middle side sliding window to get this same...
• Re: Interesting discoveries
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 12:16:49 -0700
  ...This is just for public information. > I've seen the **factory** right rear sliding window on a Vanagon with a CountryHome conversion here in...
• Window-unit A/C?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 09:51:04 -0500
  ...could build a mounting panel to fit in one of the sliding window openings. Does anyone make a power invertor stout enought to run...
• F.S. Type 2 ambulance & firewagen
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  08 Sep 96 04:02:23 EDT
  ...side retractible cargo door step, rear tow hook, windowless inverted rear hatch for sliding in stretcher, roof mount red cross light, frosted side windows...
• vanagon tows vanagon(almost)
  Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
  Fri, 6 Aug 2004 06:52:15 -0400
  ...behind the sliding doorm, sealed the bottom of the engine bay for more storage space, even used the driver side sliding windows on the...
• Re: High Country Bus Festival
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 17:49:46 EDT
  ...Wind Deflectors Swivel seat adapters Side Tents Cab Window Vents Sliding window Vent (will have prototype with me) Sliding door & hatch screen kits Do...
• Re: Ripoff on Vancouver Island
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 16:07:22 -0700
  I just noticed a westy window has the latch at the middle of the sliding glass part and not at the forward corner, like...
• Tan Sliding Door Interior Panel Wanted for '85
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 15:14:51 -0400
  ...sliding door of an '85 Westy? The interior is brown/tan. Mine was trashed by a leaking window. I have sealed the window and...
• Re: "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 27 Jul 2006 05:15:25 -0700
  ...Has anyone tried this technique on the sliding side windows (either the 50/50 or Westy type), or the large rear hatch window? If...
• one more about the '80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jennifer Jones
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 19:25:25 -0600
  ...under _one_ of the side windows - goes all along the bottom of the seal, and on the inside of the sliding door - all along...
• Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 3 Jul 2005 19:18:59 -0500
  <<<Yes, a wedge-it screw starter used in reverse. A Klein K36 should do it to it. George>>> Screw starter? A Magnet work OK...
• Re: Nagging Gremlins: Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble, arm rest, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 16:55:10 -0700
  > share the 5 buck fix man.. lets see it?? hehe http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0501A&L=vanagon&P=R24549
• Re: HELP! Sliding window removal
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 5 May 2002 15:40:29 -0700
  ...TJ Hemrick > > >If any of you have any great tips on how to carefully remove a set > >of > >sliding windows from a 88 weekender...
• Re: backwards side slider window?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 22:50:31 EST
  ...AOL.COM writes: > has anyone ever installed the side slider window on their sliding door > upside > down and reversed. that way the opening would...
• Re: Wanted ASAP: Sliding door window
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Jan 2004 14:43:42 EST
  ...fryday@CALIFORNIA.COM writes: > > I'm looking for a side door window ASAP (I'm leaving for a month on Jan 5). > Does anyone...
• Broken Window - Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 15:54:02 -0400
  Listees, On the drivers side (of my 81 Westy) behind the sink and stove there is a sliding window. One piece of the window...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:16:15 -0400
  ...The passenger side silding window has the danger of a guillotine effect when the door opens, but a mostion limiter would take care of...
• Re: window screens
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 07:47:39 -0500
  ...It would be a piece of cake for them to make screens for the front doors, sliding side windows etc. And I also think...
• Re: Sliding window glass removal
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 20 May 2015 09:50:08 -0700
  ...Sliding window glass removal After searching with no good answers, I have to request some help. I have both of my sliders out of...
• Re: FS Screened Sliders
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 19:31:14 EST
  ...COM writes: << Anyone ever put Westy screened sliding side windows in a regular Vanagon? Are the window frames the same? VW wants about $600...
• squeaky side window
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:29:52 -0400
  The aluminum screened sliding window on the sides of my Westy scream like a banshee when slid back and forth. Especially in a campground...
• Re: Sliding Window Latch
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Christensen
  Wed, 3 Mar 2010 22:19:31 +0000
  ...Sliding Window Latch Junk yard? Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle On Wed, Mar 3, 2010 at 3:28 PM, David...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 23 Feb 2004 10:35:22 EST
  ...Can someone assist with partnumbers for the sliding window for dokas and also six (6) partnumbers for the 16" flares. Thanks, BenT
• Re: any interest in Doka/Single back sliding window? (rear window, not side wind
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:48:48 EST
  ...a custom made rear sliding window for the > transporters? im talking about the single REAR window.. not the SIDE > windows. > it would fit both...
• Re: small sliding windows...for doka, etc.. Ken lewis???
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 12:47:04 EST
  ...Can > someone send me the dimensions of a small window off of their splitty. > > http://www.kombination.com.br/noticia.php?area=agenda&idnot...
• PARTS FS
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 10:44:50 -0400
  ...vanagon is blue with blue interior sliding side door blue with blue interior 2 sliding side windows all glass rear hatch front 2 doors...
• Re: at the wreckers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 15:39:28 -0800
  Cesar, The sliding door in question is from a Panelvan. This is to sort which does NOT have a window. There are plenty of...
• window installations
  Historical mailing list - Robert Young
  Tue, 18 Sep 2001 09:30:31 -0400
  HELP!!! I need to know how to install a sliding side window and the big hatch window. I have new glass, the old ones...
• Re: Window Tint Removal
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 09:42:24 EDT
  ...The toughest part was the sliding windows, but when all was said and done those were no big deal to remove from their frames...
• Re: sliding window tracks
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Sat, 8 May 1999 18:04:37 -0700
  ...When my sliding window end guides started to slip I put a drop or two of Crazy Glue on them and just reinserted them...
• Re: sliding rear window for transporter
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Wed, 9 Feb 2005 14:42:13 -0500
  ...sliding rear window for transporter (snip) As for loading long cargo such as lumber, I simply put the tailgate down. My Doka has the...
• Re: A good lube for sliders
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 23:30:18 -0400
  ...With that hand not sliding the window you gently lift > out the > center edge of the plastic screen (only a 1/4") as you...
• Re: Sliding window "fuzz strip"
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:52:05 -0400
  ...Sliding window "fuzz strip" Doug et all, that fuzzy strip is easily replaceable. I've done it many times. The part was still available...
• Re: window seal needs
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 19:31:19 -0400
  Shawn I can sell my old seals if you want them, they're for newer vans with the smaller sliding door window. Chris On...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:05:49 -0800
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- > > Original Message ----- > > > Yikes! Any suggestions?? I was thinking that the sliding door window > was going to be the easier of the two...
• Re: for sale: westy side windows and screens - fit all vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
  Thu, 29 May 2003 09:58:21 -0700
  ...westy sliding side windows and screens. fit all vanagons can > ship. may sell screens seperate if you need a screen > > chris > > Joachim Preiss ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1985...
• Re: Ripoff on Vancouver Island
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 13:57:55 -0700
  ...Ripoff on Vancouver Island I called Malahat Auto Parts looking for a drivers side middle sliding window for a westfalia and he quoted me...
• Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 21:47:51 -0500
  The size of your sliding door window depends on the year of your vanagon. The passenger side middle slider is the same as the...
• Update: window screens and sliding door screen for ASI Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ellen
  Sun, 27 Jul 2008 11:49:20 -0700
  ...The window screens went right in with some new screws, but the sliding door screen took a little more thought. I was quite unwilling...
• Re: '82 sliding door curtain
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 03:19:44 EST
  ...SLS.BC.CA writes: > My '82 Westy Diesel came without a sliding door curtain, and no obvious > way to attach one. It does not...
• Re: two sliding doors: [T2] Body seam question
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Thu, 12 Apr 2001 13:34:29 -0400
  ...two sliding doors: [T2] Body seam question > [...] I know that the basic chassis design allows buses to be assembled > with left or right hand...
• Sliding window latch
  Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
  Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:07:57 -0700
  ...remove the window to clean and refurbish and am wondering if there's a place to buy ANY of the assoicated window parts (i...
• Re: repairing sliding window latch
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 22 May 2007 22:28:27 -0400
  ...Now, any tips for curing the incredibly annoying squeak when you open the sliding window. I know It's caused by the back edge...