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  • Re: Source for Slider Window Screen
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Fri, 8 Apr 2005 07:42:26 -0400
    ...I just couldn't justify charging that much for a small piece of >plastic with a mosquito screen on it, so I passed. > >- Ron...
  • FS: 1987 Vanagon GL - $750
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Wed, 4 Aug 2010 18:24:18 -0700
    ...1987 Vanagon GL, 4 Speed, Maroon, A/C, Power Windows, Power Mirrors -Straight body, no rust -Dirty interior, front seats good, back seat & carpet...
  • Alternate List Sticker Location (Westys only...)
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 14:11:16 -0400
    Hi All, I'm not sure if anyone else has tried this....but my rear window already has plenty of stickers including the original...
  • Re: Westy air conditioner idea
    Historical mailing list - mathew Bennett
    Mon, 15 Sep 2003 18:23:10 -0400
    Chris and others interested in the roof-top AC unit (small window-style), I have the setup documented on my website that is similar...
  • Re: Trip photos
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 21 Apr 2007 09:42:05 -0700
    ...Too bad they're so small! :) Thanks, Jake On 4/21/07, Robert Rountree <syncro87@hotmail.com> wrote: > > For any of you folks that...
  • Re: Guess my oil leak
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:42:31 -0700
    ...What are my likely culprits? > > > > Thanks > > > > Ryan > > _________________________________________________________________ > Windows Live� SkyDrive�: Get 25 GB of free online storage. > http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT...
  • Re: Vanadogs
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Jun 1996 09:36:51 +0000
    ...They each get a window to stick their head out of and I get to clean the windows and side of the van each...
  • Re: NVC (well, slightly VC): Questions about buying used generator/invertor
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Mon, 4 Nov 2013 03:02:25 +0000
    It most certainly does! I have a 5000 btu unit I hang off the passengers side window, and even though I don't bring...
  • Re: Small kitchen for GL? Ideas please
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:36:30 -0400
    ...Y'know the kinda thing - sink/space for fridge or cooler and small gas hob. I saw one (see link below) similar idea in...
  • Re: Cutting edge tech. Carbon fiber...window crank.
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sat, 7 May 2011 11:59:24 -0400
    ...then I clamped my small vice grip (aka a Handy Dandy Tool) > on > > the shaft to work the window in the mean time. But...
  • Another CL project Vanagon from the Tappahannock VA guy
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 7 Sep 2013 06:21:54 -0700
    ...a small hole was poked in body to right of that light by end loader when someone tried to move this. Windows good. Tires...
  • Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:49:35 -0700
    ...made for a larger window (even on a non-VW) and just trim. Then bend ends over a small pipe for correct contour. Sheet...
  • Re: Propane and refrigerator success
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 28 Jun 2015 08:18:22 -0700
    ...much better than that small 'sight-window' that some have. Mine have all worked quite well. Yes, they are small...but so are Vanagons...
  • Re: Van painting cost
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 30 Sep 2011 20:56:30 -0500
    ...This included some small dents, surface rust under the window > seals, seam rust on both rear quarter panels and right front step. I > removed...
  • Re: rear window leak
    Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
    Thu, 8 Jan 2004 09:35:16 -0800
    I had the same thing going on with my '84 Wolfsburg and found that the seal had a small smashed spot at the top...
  • Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
    Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
    Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:52:06 -0400
    ...made > for a larger window (even on a non-VW) and just trim. Then bend ends over a > small pipe for correct > contour. Sheet...
  • Replacement Westy Screen Pics
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 30 Dec 2005 14:28:38 -0600
    ...They will require you to drill 2 small holes in your bottom window channel, and will include 2 screws and instructions. These should fit...
  • Re: Friday question- will this break your window??
    Historical mailing list - Don
    Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:31:25 -0700
    Matt The device is meant to be used to "defrost" the rear window. Frost as in ice as in cold as in needs clearing...
  • Re: Auxillary Heater
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Sun, 13 Apr 1997 22:03:31 -0600
    ...you must crack a window and/or pop the top to assure ample air supply. Cost for the smallest one will be less than...
  • Re: Water under back seat
    Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
    Sun, 27 Oct 1996 22:01:59 -0500 (EST)
    ...The middle slidding windows The channel that the window runs on have small drains that fills up with dry. Also the Aluminum is not...
  • Re: window trim
    Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
    Fri, 12 Jan 2001 14:53:42 EST
    ...What is your tool and method of choice? > Needle-nose pliers from the split where the ends join? Any special > recommendations? > > a small screwdriver...
  • Re: 87 vanagon westy GL speaker question
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 28 Dec 2006 17:44:10 -0800
    ...Remove window winder. Remove door pull handle. Remove door latch stuff. (One screw under the plastic piece that pops out with a small screwdriver...
  • Re: screens
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Wed, 10 May 2006 13:08:04 +0000
    ...It's small and I keep it under the back cabinet. >> Date: Tue, 9 May 2006 21:10:59 -0500 From: Joy Hecht <jhecht...
  • Loose screws
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jara
    Mon, 8 Sep 1997 09:28:51 -0700
    Hi there, This is small problem but it's bugging me. I've noticed a few loose sheet metal screws/fasteners have either come...
  • Re: 'Wallpaper' source
    Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
    Tue, 3 Nov 1998 01:02:00 EST
    ...I have a small section by my left rear window that is pealing and needs to be replaced. Please let me know if you...
  • Re: FS or maybe For Parts: '87 Syncro GL-Utah
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 9 Sep 1999 02:58:49 EDT
    ...on driver side, mild seam rust, small bubble patch under driver door. It has diff lock, electric windows, rear wiper, fold out rear bed...
  • Re: a trick to share... window..
    Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
    Wed, 27 Jan 2016 14:13:09 -0500
    ...I am in the process to replace all the weatherstrips on the windows of my van.. everything was quite easy except the forward vertical...
  • For Sale:83.5 Westy Vanagon Low Miles , One Owner
    Historical mailing list - David Richoux
    Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:26:43 -0700
    ...mud flap, Driver and Passenger door window cranks need replacing. * Gutter rail exterior trim pieces need replacing. * Window rubber okay for now, but showing...
  • Re: Compact Air Conditioner
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Wed, 24 Aug 2016 08:08:06 -0700
    ...The smallest window units are around >> 5,500 btu/hr. >> >> Dennis, >> >>>>>> On Aug 23, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Ned Savoie <ned@HARBOURLIGHT.COM...
  • Westy wind noise ?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
    Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:18:29 EST
    ...I drove just a plain Vanagon the other day and apart from noise coming from the drivers and passengers small vent windows, it seemed...
  • a trick to share... window..
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 27 Jan 2016 09:00:42 -0800
    I am in the process to replace all the weatherstrips on the windows of my van.. everything was quite easy except the forward vertical...
  • Re: poptop raise assist
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 8 Feb 2007 08:21:09 -0500
    ...Close all the > doors and windows. close the fresh-air vent on the heater controls. Make > sure all the windows in the canvas up...
  • Re: What kind of sliding window is not a vanagon window but looks a whole heck of a lot like one?
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Thu, 1 Jan 2015 10:26:44 -0600
    ...http://www.wisil.recumbents.com/wisil/racing2001/NAC2001-pictures.htm except with this window jiggered in on the "driver's side" for optional ventilation...
  • Re: Portable Air Conditioner
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Fri, 22 Apr 2016 10:11:37 -0600
    ...Issues of how to Hang 1 on a window ~ The Noria looks to be small enough to either leave up there for the whole...
  • 1979 bus parts for vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 1 Dec 1999 08:36:22 -0500
    ...However, the body from a bay window makes a nice chicken coop, or small potting shed. With some waterproofing/rust prevention, it could be...
  • Re: front window sprayers
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Mon, 21 May 2007 10:35:23 -0700
    ...Then align the spray as desired with a small safety pin. >I'm having trouble with one of the front window sprayers for cleaning...
  • FREE: westy curtains (all except front)
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Sun, 8 Sep 2002 15:41:55 -0700
    ...windows (rear-most right side windows, both left side windows) - 1 piece for sliding door (needs loops to hang it up; has 4 small...
  • Access to rearlid/washer fluid pump 85 'gonGL
    Historical mailing list - Judith Barr / Leo Girard
    Sat, 21 Mar 1998 12:36:04 -0500
    My rear window sprayer has ceased functioning after a small ding near just next to the nozzle. The pump does not cycle, the front...
  • New mexican bus ad in uk mag.
    Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
    Mon, 27 Feb 1995 16:10:18 +0000 (GMT)
    ...glass, metallic paint, sliding windows, velour upholstery, reading lights and radio/cassette with aerial and\ speakers.' A couple of small photos were also included...
  • Re: interchangeable parts?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
    Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:41:33 -0700
    George, The window regulator handles can be found on Rabbits and early Jettas. Later Jettas, and probably Golfs, have cruise control parts and the...
  • Syncro update - body work
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Sat, 7 Aug 2010 15:53:04 -0700
    ...which needs some small structural work and small replacement panel - (rear passenger side bottom panel between fender and sliding door). Windows are out and...
  • Re: What is the smallest Air Conditoner
    Historical mailing list - Jason Simpson
    Fri, 28 Jul 2006 12:38:36 -0700
    ...Seems like even a small A/C unit would do very well with top > down and all windows closed; biggest problem for sleeping might...
  • =?windows-1252?Q?Re=3A_=5BVANAGON=5D_Another_dometic_question=97does_size_m?= =?windows-1252?Q?atter=3F?=
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 7 Sep 2012 13:08:30 -0500
    ...especially as the temps get higher and higher the delta gets smaller. Jim On Fri, Sep 7, 2012 at 12:39 PM, george jannini...
  • Re: Cheap front window bug screens
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 16 Jun 1999 13:51:55 -0300
    ...I then will sew an elastic on the flap at the level near the bottom of the window to keep the mesh in place...
  • Just Kampers Tent - replacement poles needed
    Historical mailing list - Jenny Fontaine
    Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:25:01 -0500
    ...There are small portions of orange also on the tent, close to the side windows. Unfortunately, I do not have a photo of the...
  • Re: Westy side windows for sale, delivery to parts of the SouthEast
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 1 Sep 2011 05:24:18 -0400
    Jonathan, hey Jonathan, been a long time no see, so sure would be great if you showed up at Watkins ! Just a small plug...
  • Re: Pre67 Sunroof Question
    Historical mailing list - Information Commons Help Desk
    Tue, 26 Mar 1996 15:26:49 -0500
    ...In the latest issue of = > HotVWs on page 74, there is a 64 Standard(Kombi?) w/ a sunroof w/ no = > smaller windows like a...
  • Re: virus filtering?? NVC
    Historical mailing list - Bill N
    Wed, 9 Apr 2003 12:55:21 -0700
    ...from the Windows machines. Macs are not inherently harder to hack or write a virus for. They just exist in much smaller numbers, so...
  • Mouse Attack!
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Tue, 25 Oct 2005 14:24:14 -0700
    ...Apparently, there are ways for small mice to get inside a van even with the doors & windows closed. I found one possible entry hole...
  • Rear Sliding window modificaiton - Success
    Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
    Mon, 1 Aug 2011 12:02:42 -0400
    ...maybe now Scout won't get banged up trying to put her head out the sliding door slider window. I made this to be...
  • Re: Blacks and Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 10 Dec 2008 10:19:29 -0600
    ...So I just had the Window Wipers powder coated, along with the Wing Window Frames, and they look great. > > ------------------------------------------------------------ > + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon...
  • FS:vanagon cut up not Ha Ha
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sat, 20 Dec 2003 21:19:13 -0500
    ...60.00 ea or 100.00 for the pair ** sliding door striaght with small surface rust at lower lip has sliding window frame in...
  • Pioneer 3 1/2" speakers
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
    Sat, 3 Mar 2012 21:48:16 -0600
    ...They're smaller than the standard 4" jobbies, but they don't have as deep a profile, so they fit in the door with...
  • Water leaks-reposted
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:01:51 -0400
    ...The middle slidding windows. The channel that the window runs on, have small drains that fills up with dirt. Also the Aluminum is not...
  • Re: Floppy mirror...any fixes that actually work?
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Mon, 5 Sep 2011 19:40:00 -0700
    ...I had it >sort of fixed once, by drilling a small hole through the square post inside >that is supposed to be the friction...
  • Re: Fuzzy Gasket
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 26 Jun 1997 21:27:58 -0400 (EDT)
    ...small mech's mirror to brouse around. > Can find no air passages to these vents. > Yet air flows! > Is it leaking through the window...
  • Re: door seal wind noise
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 00:22:42 -0800
    You can roll down the window, and grab the top of the window frame. CAREFULLY but firmly putt the top of the door frame...
  • Re: fix the rust, or find a new body?
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Tue, 10 Apr 2007 16:53:40 -0400
    ...The problem when working around the windows is to respect the shape around this one, to much putty and the window won't fit...
  • Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:07:49 -0800
    Usually window seals leak between the glass and the rubber, not between the body and rubber (unless you have a lot of rust there...
  • re ZODI heater
    Historical mailing list - Graham Mingst
    Fri, 15 Oct 2004 08:01:27 -0700
    ...The tent heater for instance with the 5-gal kit can be fed into a front window (cut a small piece of plex or...