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• Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Craig Forney
  Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:56:32 -0800
  ...By using the standard GL middle sliders you get about a 5 inch opening window. I think the westy still has that much window...
• Lessons Learned Again & Again
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 12 May 2012 16:10:10 +0000
  ...I have a receipt dated May 27, 2011 for two window seals, says "seal, center side window" and "seal, rear side window" Last year...
• Re: Safari Windows
  Historical mailing list
  21 May 96 14:24
  ...I have set mine so that they just pull the window lightly onto the body seal. I bolted the dash clips on instead on...
• Re: Chrome window strip trim replaceing
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 11:50:59 -0500
  ...82 westy, (with shiny chrome window moulding) Andrew Grebneff wrote: > It'll be a mite drafty with ALL the windows out. > > Andrew > > >Yank them...
• Re: Jealousy window screen idea
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:45:34 -0400
  ...Jealousy window screen idea I have the Jealousy window installed in my 83.5 Westy. There is currently no screen on it and no...
• Re: EV (&vanagon) front window screens
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 26 Apr 1998 15:47:08 -0700
  These front window screens, with the flexible magnetic edges, and very available commercially. For example, JC Whitney has them in their catalog. >> Yes. The...
• Power Window Problem - Driver's Side Switch Quit
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 07:28:52 -0800
  The driver's side power window switch in my '91 Westy suddenly quit working. It will no longer operate either the left of right...
• Westy window screen
  Historical mailing list - Dawn Bustanoby
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 11:18:47 -0700
  Hey all, I'm looking for a window screen for the left side sliding window (the window above the stove) on my '91 Westy...
• Thanks - Vent Windows
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 20:52:34 -0400
  ...The windows are tinted and I am ready to put back on. As a side note, I removed one of caps from the vent...
• Re: Window weatherstip question - 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 23:00:44 -0400
  ...Window weatherstip question - 84 westy > > The drivers and passenger windows...bottom external weatherstip piece > which > goes on bottom piece of window and up about...
• Re: Window tinting
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Thu, 2 Feb 95 15:01:47 CST
  > >>#4 - Also, a while back I asked about tinting Vanagon windows. Well >>I've done my research and am having it done this weekend...
• Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:51:35 EST
  ...How much work is needed to convert sliders to fit the rear side window location? And on the rear window fixed vent issue. I...
• Re: [Syncro] Any advantage to swapping middle windows?
  Historical mailing list - justin -
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 14:38:10 -0600
  ...Re: [Syncro] Any advantage to swapping middle windows?> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > As long as you never drive in the rain you might...
• Replacement propane tank?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:04:53 -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: Comments, opinions, etc. appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:22:21 -0400
  ...that's the back hatch window. Those old busses are really strange - how'd they put the back hatch window just behind the driver...
• Screen window for '88 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - - James Shinosky
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 17:23:53 EDT
  ...I wonder if there is any aftermarket "snap-on" screen window for the side sliding window??? Or anyone still have them and willing to...
• Re: 80-83 or 83.5-86 or 87-91 best year model and why?
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 20 Jul 2004 09:13:32 -0600
  > >> Power windows ? Who wants to work on something else.... > > My '87 doesn't have power windows or power anything for that matter. > > My 83...
• busdepot bug screens
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 5 May 2005 10:58:00 -0600
  busdepot seels window screens for the front windows. does anybody have these? i can't imagine having a permanent strip of itchy velcro all...
• Re: window gasket
  Historical mailing list - Yann Buchanan
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 09:35:49 -0800
  ...window gasket >Hi, you are correct in describing the procedure for installing a window with >the rubber into the window opening. What we have...
• Re: Tinting Westy Sliding Windows
  Historical mailing list - George Nahrebecky
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 12:05:58 -0300
  ...George > Yesterday I took my van to a professional window-tinting shop. This shop > has a great reputation and the owner is supposedly the...
• Re: Screens
  Historical mailing list - rpc
  Wed, 10 May 2006 07:12:15 -0700
  Joy, I saw that you mentioned window screens. This is not in regards to the sides but for the front windows that may be...
• Automatic window problem in '89 Vanagon . . .
  Historical mailing list - Peter J Buehler
  Mon, 2 Aug 2004 15:09:45 -0400
  Help! My passenger-side window is down and can't get up. I've tried taking the motor out (following instructions in Bentley), but...
• for sale: westy side windows..wasRe: Sliding window glass source? (1984 vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 12:40:38 EST
  i have westy side windows for sale...fit ALL vanagons.. $85 ea w/ screens, $75 without chris se pa In a message dated 12...
• Re: Fitting a jaleosy windiow
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Wed, 30 Oct 2013 08:59:36 -0700
  ...The window from the bay had been cut down and modified a bit but it looks like the window on the late 80’s...
• Sliding side window mini-awning / rain deflector ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Mon, 15 Mar 1999 14:07:26 -0800
  Last weekend while camping in my 89 westy in the rain, I started wondering about fabricating some sort of side window mini-awning / rain...
• Re: Chrome window strips removed ??
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 13:05:20 -0700
  ...Either the wholesaler > or the PO has removed the chrome window strips (probably to improve > the appearance for resale). I must admit the windows...
• Re: Window-mount A/C info?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 10:15:54 -0500
  ...Window-mount A/C info? > Gang.... > I've picked up a small (5200 BTU) standard window-mount A/C unit. I plan to use...
• Side Window Seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sun, 13 Feb 2011 21:47:07 -0500
  ...The window seals that are in Grover are in significantly better shape that what are in my '85 GL. So I was wondering if...
• Re: Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:09:20 -0700
  ...BenT Sent from my window scraper On Jun 25, 2010, at 7:49 AM, Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> wrote: > Vannuts, > > Anybody know the...
• Re: campers and colors
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 May 1996 03:22:56 -0400
  ...Interesting indeed... - - - - - the pop out window says euro market - in N america they put in the louvered windows. Did it have a locking steering...
• Re: opening rear windows?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 19:00:47 +1200
  Convert it to safari windshield & rear window...
• WTD 70's era Westy sliding door window, and MV to GL window transplant ?
  Historical mailing list - Clay
  Thu, 12 Jun 2003 13:46:56 -0600
  ...I've checked into installing MV style sliding windows into the door and drivers side. but... so far i am uncertain about the interior...
• Power window in Westie '91 does not operate
  Historical mailing list - Andy
  Sun, 27 Apr 1997 20:53:15 -0700
  I would appreciate any help pointing me to the right archive or article describing how to remove or unfroze the electrical power window motor...
• Re: FS: Magnetic window screens
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:33:01 -0500
  ...I also make a set for the > middle windows on transporters that don't have westy window screens. > > These are sewn in the USA...
• WTB Electric window motor
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Sat, 6 Jun 2009 13:22:52 -0400
  ...It finally became hot here in the south and the inoperative electric window has to get fixed. I am looking for a passenger side...
• cost of replacing front window
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 09:33:55 -0800
  Can someone give me a range of prices for the cost of a new front window and installation for a vanagon? Anyone know of...
• Screen for non-camper
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:44:16 -0700
  ...I understand that there are aftermarket screens which can be locked in place for the non-camper sliding windows, and then there are improved...
• Re: Tinting Westy Sliding Windows
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:32:44 -0700
  ...I ended up removing the rear cabinet so that the tinter could get to the left rear side-window. (Boy that was a job...
• 1982 driver door window- broken window cable anchor block plastic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
  Sat, 21 Sep 2013 11:16:09 -0700
  Not sure if I am calling this piece the correct name, but my window will not crank up. Looked inside mechanic area of window...
• FW: jalousie window conversion
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Woten
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 09:07:38 -0500
  ...jalousie window conversion Does anyone know of a website or plan set for installing the jalousie (louvered) windows from a westy loaf into a...
• Re: Windows- experimentation (not software)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 10:12:54 -0500
  ...Has anyone traded the sliding window on the door for > >> the fixed window above the bed? AND if that will work, where can I...
• Re: Sliding rear window
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Fri, 10 Jan 2003 21:35:39 -0500
  Actually it is the Jalousies that wont fit, the window on the sliding door / behind the fridge is smaller than pre 85 westies. The...
• Re: need ventilation in rear of vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Thu, 6 Jul 1995 11:41:39 -0700 (PDT)
  So Martha Rubin says: > Speaking of rear vent windows for ventilation, does anyone have a suggestion > as to how I can get more air...
• Re: Nylon window track guides for sliding window 84 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
  Sun, 5 Apr 1998 18:14:23 +0800
  ...Nylon window track guides for sliding window 84 waterboxer > Date: Sunday, April 05, 1998 1:24 PM > > Dealer says that the plugs not available...
• Re: Leaking door vent windows?? How to fix?
  Historical mailing list - William Wedenoja
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 12:48:14 -0500
  ...Leaking door vent windows?? How to fix? > I have the same problem. Here's my solution: Close the vent window, fold up a > piece...
• HELP! Sliding window removal
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hemrick
  Sat, 4 May 2002 16:37:23 +0000
  If any of you have any great tips on how to carefully remove a set of sliding windows from a 88 weekender I'd...
• Re: Spoiler - would it keep the rear glass cleaner?
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sun, 4 Apr 2004 18:58:56 -0400
  On Sun, 4 Apr 2004 JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > well, i imagine it would deflect airflow above window, so less snow/rain/dust > would...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:06:10 -0700
  ...Sliding window idea For years I've been considering how to make the back windows on my van open, so that my dog can...
• Power Window Parts
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Tue, 12 Sep 2000 22:38:35 EDT
  I took some power windows out of another Wolfsburg. Took the wiring harness and relays. But one of the windows was down a little...
• Can I convert my power windows to manual?
  Historical mailing list - WARREN WOODS
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 12:29:34 -0700
  I've never had a problem with having to crank my windows up and down but my '91 Carat came with power windows so...
• Re: Aftermarket power window regulators?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 18:29:10 -0400
  ...They are different than the stock power window regulators in that they use the crank method to move the window like a manual regulator...
• Re: My window won't stay fixed (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jul 1995 15:27:47 +0600
  >>From Stuart Hutton: >> The window on the driver's side won't stay fixed. It is as simple as that. >> So far, I have...
• Re: HELP : Window regulator trouble
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sat, 24 May 2003 18:30:44 -0400
  Had a similar problem where the window was in the wrong position to remove it from the vehicle. First time I used a open...
• Re: vanagon rear window vents
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 5 Nov 1995 17:39:09 -0500
  ...Air might come into the van through the windows, dash vents, defroster vents, dash floor heater vents, or the vents placed above the windows...
• Re: gas saving strategies without touching a wrench
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sat, 3 Sep 2005 09:22:55 -0600
  ...Close windows and run the air conditioner on the highway. Aerodynamic losses from open windows create more drag then the AC uses. Open the...
• Re: power window issues, like, in a lot of pieces
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 5 Sep 2006 14:11:05 -0700
  ...the driver's side is pulled > apart and the window won't stay up w/o a 2x4. > literally. iut was a power window...
• window screens
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 22 May 94 20:03:47 -0400
  I have a 93 Eurovan MV which has the sliding windows behind the passenger seats. I have seen similar windows on Vanagans that have...
• RE: Window tinting
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Thu, 02 Feb 1995 16:12:10 EST
  Larry MacPhee has seen bad tinting jobs on van windows and would rather wear shades. Depending on what you're doing in your untinted...
• Re: window cranks and door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Fred Porter
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 10:14:45 -0600
  I really think that installing speakers below the window crank (and below the lowest extent of the window when cranked down) permits better speaker...
• Re: FS: Sliding Windows - Passenger SOLD
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Tue, 9 May 2006 14:57:41 +0000
  The passenger side window is sold. I still have the driver's side available. $60.00 shipped in the continental U.S. David -------------- Original...