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  • Re: Solar Panels - from where?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff K
    Tue, 19 Nov 2002 08:07:10 -0700
    ...Ideally, I think the best for the van, at least a permanent installation on the roof, would be the thin, rollable panels - just mount...
  • Solar panels are GONE!!!
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Thu, 2 Jan 2003 13:32:12 -0700
    ...Those of you I have responded to will be getting panels. Everyone else, please bear with me while I count up how many panels...
  • Re: Syncro panel van
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:16:46 -0800
    No mention of who painted it with a roller or garden sprayer either! I don't recall ever seeing a NA Panel van in...
  • Re: The ever changing thread
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:06:31 -0400
    Speaking of solar panels, I have a windmill that just arrived the other day. I'm going to add it to my solar panels...
  • Rustproof rear left panel?
    Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
    Thu, 20 Sep 2001 22:57:19 -0400
    Hi, Krown rust proofing was not able to spray any oil in the driver side rear panel (under the last rear window). Any idea...
  • Rustproof rear left panel?
    Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
    Thu, 20 Sep 2001 22:59:47 -0400
    Hi, Krown rust proofing was not able to spray any oil in the driver side rear panel (under the last rear window). Any idea...
  • Door panel plugs
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
    Fri, 4 May 2007 09:03:56 -0600
    I need to replace the panel on my sliding door and rear hatch. What are people using to replace the little plastic plugs that...
  • Re: blue wire
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 3 Sep 2010 13:26:17 -0700
    they are spade connectors, on back of fuse panel, opposite side to the "P" designated spades that supply power to panel. So that would...
  • Trim Panel
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 4 Feb 2000 16:10:01 -0600
    I am shopping for a trim panel for my "88GL. If you would kindly go to the following website you will see a picture...
  • Re: solar charge controller any suggestions THANKS and more ??
    Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
    Tue, 25 Dec 2018 08:03:44 -0800
    ...The solar panel is aprox 15 years old and on a quick look can see spots that are kinda muddled so am assuming that...
  • Re: Fuse #3 on auxilliary battery
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 3 Jun 2014 18:42:35 -0700
    This is how I did it http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/01/19/aux-battery-connection-to-fuse-panel/ Mark D express some concern...
  • 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...
  • 82 Bus Parts
    Historical mailing list - Mercedes
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 23:27:03 -0600
    ...ALL Body panels, minus drivers side middle (gone) panel in great shape. This is a bus, not a camper. Wipers, console, bench seat, doors...
  • Re: Help-Looking for body part-L/H center side panel
    Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
    Mon, 12 Mar 2001 10:26:55 -0500
    ...I found 1 listing panels in Columbus, Ohio. (auto body panels, 614-231-8419) You will have to use your old one for a...
  • Re: bench seat storage
    Historical mailing list - Scott Longing
    Fri, 30 Aug 2002 16:11:03 -0400
    ...My question was about the 2 cutouts on the lower panel and if the panel was made to be moved/folded down. Glad I...
  • Re: REVIEW: Renogy 100w Solar Panel Suitcase
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:30:30 -0600
    ...Renogy 100w Solar Panel Suitcase Want a solar panel option you can get up and running on your Vanagon in less than an hour...
  • Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Mon, 5 May 2008 17:28:02 -0700
    ...Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents > What are you planning to do in that thing that you think you might need > so much juice? I...
  • Slow Rear Wiper Problem - RESOLVED
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Wed, 29 Sep 1999 12:21:28 -0500
    ...Removed the rear hatch interior panel. I used a modified slotted plastic spatula to remove the clips - and didn't break or lose even...
  • Re: inside door panel materials?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Mon, 15 Aug 2005 19:39:22 -0400
    as for the door panel board it comes in 2 sizes and can come in Tan and or Black. it is thin and durable...
  • Rear hatch (boot) release
    Historical mailing list - Pensioner
    Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:12:50 -0700
    ...Test the latch by locking and unlocking with the cable then thread the cable through the hole in the panel and reattach the panel...
  • Re: VW Solar Panel
    Historical mailing list - Dan Aldrich
    Fri, 31 May 2002 13:44:41 -0400
    ...All new Volkswagens are now being >delivered to the dealers with solar panels stuck on the windshield to keep >the batteries chargers while in...
  • interior panels
    Historical mailing list - John Y. Hung
    Wed, 29 Oct 1997 11:27:28 -0500
    Dear fellow listees, Does anyone out there know how to remove the interior fiberboard panels in the back of the Vanagon? I'm trying...
  • Re: at the wreckers
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:14:36 -0800
    ...So us in the US can now build our own Panelvans if we wanted to. BenT On Feb 4, 2011, at 3:42 PM...
  • '91 westy mini GFCI panel in water tank cabinet
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Jul 2015 04:27:22 -0400
    how many others with '91 westys have this panel? its not the same as the outlet in earlier year westys... i have a pic...
  • Re: Sliding door panel
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
    Fri, 7 Jun 2002 17:56:05 +0000
    Hi, Do you mean elaborate on Warwick NY, the '86 Syncro sale, the dead rodent smell or the needed trim panel? Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Join...
  • FS: vanagon sliding doorpanels, front doorpanels, hatch panels, carpets, etc
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 22 Sep 2005 10:53:10 EDT
    i have some vanagon front doorpanels, sliding doorpanels, hatch panels, and carpet kits for sale.. tan, blue, or grey. specify color and year and...
  • Re: Solar panel question
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Fri, 29 May 2015 09:42:32 -0500
    ...Solar panel question John, The different panels will have a somewhat different I to V curve, and thus the maximum power point for each...
  • Re: Solar Panels behind Tinted Glass
    Historical mailing list - David Etter
    Thu, 5 Oct 2006 23:34:40 -0600
    ...Best to pick up a panel that puts out 3.0+ amps (approx. 50 watts) and hide it in your roof luggage carrier. With...
  • Carat/Multivan Rear Seat Compatibility?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 30 May 1996 11:21:04 -0700
    ...It came with the driver's side interior paneling of molded plastic, which contains a "well" that the table folds down into and become...
  • Re: Power window fuse location
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 13 Apr 2010 16:15:53 -0700
    ...After further research and looking at my fuse panel, I'm still stumped. > > Bentley (pg 97.189) shows a relay at position 24, and...
  • vanagon body panels
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 28 Feb 95 21:44:22 CST
    ...80-90 complete front wheel arch ...................... $89.95 80-90 outer front wheel arch ......................... $39.95 80-90 front door step panel .......................... $24.95...
  • Re: Heater Panel Removal Help 84 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    01 Feb 97 02:02:04 EST
    >Can anyone tell me the secret to removing the large plastic heater vent panel >? It is the large (snap? on) one in the middle...
  • Re: Fiberglass body parts, anyone? (I don't THINK so!)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 11 Jul 1997 21:16:22 -0400 (EDT)
    ...VW designed and crash tested our trusty vehicles with steel panels, not fiberglass. While certainly there are carbonfiber auto componants that rival or exceed...
  • question about body panels.
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Mon, 13 Apr 1998 18:44:40 -0400
    my dad backed up the van into a telephone pole a while ago, and the rear left rocker panel separated from the van slightly...
  • tachometer woes
    Historical mailing list - van man
    Sun, 7 Oct 2001 10:27:51 -0700
    Hi List, I removed my insrument panel to diagnose my faulty tach, and noticed that the 'film' like electrical connections had ripped in half...
  • FS: 87 2wd Vanagon panel van
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sun, 21 May 2006 03:57:37 -0700
    hello folks, i am considering selling this panel van. have not given much thought to price yet. california title for more than 7 years...
  • Re: vanagon seam rust repair
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
    Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:24:00 -0600
    I need to remove the fiberglass panels on my 91 GL to get at the rust. Last time I tried this - on a '90...
  • Re: solar question
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
    Fri, 9 Apr 2010 23:32:25 -0400
    ...When considering any wiring run for a solar panel the shortest route is always best as you probably know. Further more put the controller...
  • Re: 12volt electric heaters
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Feb 1995 15:15:24 -0400
    ...My panel is fully insulated, 2" to 3" everywhere except front doors and front wall. The panel is very warm with both fans operating...
  • Re: Front door panels, cloth, silver trim
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:34:28 -0400
    I got some panels from Sew Fine. Yes the strips are available. They will also make custom stuff. Speaker cut outs or not. Just...
  • Re: Solar panels are GONE!!!
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Thu, 2 Jan 2003 16:24:21 -0500
    ...I was working at Boston Volkswagen > last summer and these solar panels started coming in (they work great, by > the way -- I gave out...
  • Re: removing the window crank and side panel
    Historical mailing list - Jon Schaer
    Sat, 22 Nov 2003 21:36:59 -0500
    ...Are there any other impediments to removing the panel once the crank and handle are removed? (I do not have the armrest that shows...
  • Re: REVIEW: Renogy 100w Solar Panel Suitcase
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:46:10 -0600
    ...Renogy 100w Solar Panel Suitcase > > > > Want a solar panel option you can get up and running on your Vanagon in > > less than an hour...
  • Re: vanagon body panels
    Historical mailing list - Michael
    Fri, 14 Nov 2014 10:20:32 -0500
    In other words, piss-poor aftermarket repair panels. Donor panels is the best way to go. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 14, 2014...
  • Re: Sink pump question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:02:59 -0400
    ...If the LED panel doesn't light up it's likely that fuse is bad/missing. The LED panel must be plugged into its...
  • Re: '56 Progress - front (mount)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 Nov 1995 14:43:36 +0500
    ...You might try to somehow put some insulation inside of the rear quarter panels. Side panels, top, front doors are all great transducers. insulating...
  • speaker mounting
    Historical mailing list - Adam B
    Tue, 2 Dec 2003 01:24:28 EST
    Hey everyone, I installed a JVC CD/Mp3 into my Vanagon, as well as some Alpine 6.5 inchers in the door panels. The...
  • FS: 54 Barndoor Panel, pics on web
    Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
    Wed, 3 Jul 1996 14:21:19 -0400
    Tom Bennett sent me some pictures of his 54 Barndoor panel for sale to scan and put on the web. If anyone is interested...
  • panels
    Historical mailing list - Leon
    Tue, 20 Jul 2004 00:36:14 -0700
    I am looking for interior Westfalia panels back of sliding door pass. side in light brown color. I think those were 84-85 vintage...
  • Re: solar question
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 9 Apr 2010 18:33:52 -0700
    Well, the place to start is to see how much power that refrigerator draws, then see whether your panels can provide the needed power...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 17 Apr 2005 (#2005-314)
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Wed, 20 Apr 2005 15:28:08 -0600
    ...It does say on the panel to not start the vehicle w/ the panel hooked up to the lighter. May be that was part...
  • Re: Solar panel wrap-up
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 3 Jan 2003 11:43:38 -0600
    ...So I doubt > > we'll be seeing any glowing solar panels in the campground at night.
  • Re: Recycling gear oil
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sun, 13 Apr 2003 02:11:41 -0400
    ...David, > > Pour the used gear oil into your door panels, and rear quarter panels. > This will stop any rust or corrosion fom starting--or...
  • Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 23 May 2004 21:26:25 -0700
    No, that is an early stove panel made without the toggle switch. It has a green power indicator LED in the center hole where...
  • Re: Rear Arch replacement weld / glue..
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 26 May 2006 01:42:34 EDT
    ...if you want to see what a "glued on" metal panel looks like 5 years after it was "glued on" then stop on by...
  • Re: door panel outline for PM
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 7 Jun 2008 14:34:23 EDT
    ...someone takes there drivers side door panel off a 86+ I would > appreciate a outline of the panel to locate the proper position of...
  • Re: Solar panel question
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 19:25:38 -0500
    ...Edward At 07:02 PM 3/7/2008, Jeffrey Vickers wrote: >I'm getting two 53 watt panels for my Syncro Westy and I...
  • Free parts from 1985 Westy-you pay shipping
    Historical mailing list - C. Pius Weibel
    Mon, 20 Oct 2014 13:30:14 -0500
    ...Fuse Panel and wiring from under dash Indicator light/wiper arms and mechanism (from steering colum) 1985 original manuals for vanagon and for westy...
  • 90 Carat doorspeakers, 6" upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Fri, 28 Jun 2002 23:31:25 -0700
    ...Then you can glue the fabric to the back side of the panel . Then the edge between the speaker grill and the door panel...
  • Rusted out front valance (apron?) source
    Historical mailing list - Sam Sorrell
    Sun, 11 Mar 2007 12:02:14 -0500
    ...it but suggests I replace this entire panel as rust is probably hiding behind the panel waiting to rear its head elsewhere -- no difference...