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• Fiberglass Body panel Removal(permanently??)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 14:19:06 -0500
  ...permanent removal of these panels. I've gotten them all off and curious as to why VW decided the Vanagon had to have them...
• Re: 1990 Westfalia For Sale -> newer seats in 1982 westy
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:05:56 +0000
  Actually, you don't even need to remove the door panel. Remove the phillips head screws that hold the armrests to the door and...
• Re: where to get body panels in Canada for 85 ddcab
  Historical mailing list - Doublecabguy
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 22:21:21 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2002 10:07 PM Subject: where to get body panels in Canada for 85 ddcab Dear...
• Re: Solar panel cable, Routing
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 14:03:26 -0700
  ...My Alaskan sat outside for the past 20yrs or so, but when I recently plugged the old panel in....no problem. Not even much...
• Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 09:12:32 -0700
  ...door panel snaps. > theyre the same as the 80-84 westy hatch snaps, and are interchangeable > with the pass van rear interior panel snaps...
• Re: Water in interior panel by slider
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 22:11:28 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Water in interior panel by slider Hi all, I pulled my back bench seat out and the angled interior...
• Re: Radiator Fan
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 4 Jun 2020 15:24:20 -0400
  ...Short to ground on either the relay control line (red/blue to panel H6) or the high fan power lead (red from panel H1...
• Re: Rear panel clips
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 30 Dec 2004 06:27:59 EST
  In a message dated 29/12/2004 11:04:01 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Re: Rear panel clips I...
• Re: Westy Water/Battery Level Display Panels Available Again
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 7 Nov 2014 07:27:19 -0800
  On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 7:52 PM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote: > These are the painted metal trim panels around...
• Re: Battery monitoring panel needed
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 Aug 2003 18:10:36 -0400
  ...Is there a commercially available panel to do this? > >--Gnarlie www.amplepower.com www.cruisingpower.com Lots of different sites concerning "off-grid" living...
• Heaters & solar panels (long)
  Historical mailing list - PACO
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 13:30:13 -0400
  ...Panel, I purchase the system components from an outfit called Jade Mountain. I actually received the tip to order their catalog from the Vanagon...
• Re: Seam Rust '87 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 10:29:23 PDT
  ...When I poured 'Rust Check' in the panel, it finally dripped out around the rocker panel under the van under where the water reservoir...
• Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:02:18 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect Hi folks: Just finished putting together my solar panel, and MPPT controller setup. My...
• Re: Sliding Door Problem
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Fri, 5 Nov 1999 15:48:44 -0500
  Interesting post - same problem on my van as well. Question - how do you remove the inside panel. ie the clips that hold the panel...
• Re: instrument panel short = no start?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 6 Nov 2014 10:26:21 -0800
  ...On 11/6/14, Dan Barrett <dbx@pobox.com> wrote: > (1) when instrument panel multi-pin connector below > the tach is plugged in, the...
• Re: At long last finally and looking at lots of little problems to come
  Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
  Sat, 17 Dec 2016 23:36:58 -0500
  ...Strip and paint them too. >> GW has decals for the panel: http://www.gowesty.com/product- >> details.php?v=&id=4351 > > If your water...
• Re: rust between rear panels, 91 gl camper
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 May 2000 10:00:31 EDT
  ...surface rust between my right rear panels that goes all the way down and follows the panel above the tire. does anyone have any...
• Re: Replacing lower vanagon sliding door skin
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 12:16:20 -0800
  ...B Feddish; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> Subject: Re: Replacing lower vanagon sliding door skin >> >> Our Quebecois friend Ben has several panel replacement projects >> documented...
• Yet another unnecessary thing for van
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 31 Jul 2024 19:28:50 -0700
  ...https://shufti.blog/2024/07/31/vanagon-rear-seat-molle-panel/ Really , was just an itch I needed to scratch. However… I have played...
• replacement Carpet and door panels?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 01:09:47 -0800
  ...spruce up my 86 Vanagon, but I am specifically looking for replacement carpets and the interior sliding door panel that has popped a clip...
• Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Davis
  Sun, 2 May 2010 16:30:23 -0700
  ...On 2-May-10, at 3:23 PM, Mike Rocket J Squirrel wrote: > Damn I wish the Vanagonwiki hadn't gotten forever and totally...
• 84 and earlier Westy Panel Clips
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 31 May 1997 06:19:53 -0500
  ...Wally is an 84, but this interior goes back to the first Vanagon campers. Have ordered twice from dealer and got wrong clip. Now...
• Re: LOW TECH - Replacing wallpaper in van - has anyone done this?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 18:30:43 -0700
  Ken Wyatt told me he made new panels out of some kind of thin plywood with a nice outer surface, finished the plywood, and...
• WTB various items
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 23:05:02 -0700
  ...from late model vanagon (pref. pass. side) in VG condition (no tears, holes, deformities, permanent stains, visible wear) - Rear Door Panel (grey in Good...
• Re: Solar Power Parts papsolar.ca (MCA Batteries, etc.)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 7 Oct 2012 11:55:32 -0700
  ...100W MONO PANEL $169 4PC LOT $151/EA 150W MONO PANEL $250 Panel manufacturers appear to be "Rich Solar" and Ningbo Qixin Will be...
• Re: getting the fan blower switch out
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 28 Jul 2007 17:15:54 -0700
  ...Vanagon Mailing List > [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of > Stephen Grisanti > Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 7:54 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
• Re: Solar panel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:10:18 EDT
  ...Phil, your more than welcome to put this info up on the LiMBO site. _Vanagon Westfalia Solar Panel_ (http://members.aol.com/fkc43/solar...
• Re: Peel and Seal In Progress
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 19 Apr 2010 07:26:57 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Sunday, April 18, 2010, 11:11 AM Opinions on the door panels, please. Would it be better to line...
• Re: Fwd: Greek Single Cab + alternator help...
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 9 Jul 2011 20:16:31 -0400
  At 07:43 PM 7/9/2011, Shawn Wright wrote: >I started the van with the fridge relay blue wire off, but still no...
• Re: Internal Panels Replacing?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 12:45:05 -0700
  ...elliott@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 12:08 PM Subject: Internal Panels Replacing? > Hey all, > > I just...
• Re: Vanagon Shower
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 10:50:02 -0400
  pensioner wrote: > >>Using your handy clips if you choose, clip a vanity panel to the roof of >>the >showerstall. I can't picture a...
• Re: No Start Scenario
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:17:50 -0700
  ...the panel is best shown on page 97.68 and the same fuse/relay panel diagram works for all 86-91 vans. The D...
• Re: Vanagon Newbie and inop electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:09:09 -0700
  The door panel and window mechanism come apart in the 'usual fiddly way' ... like most door panels and window regulators. with only one hand...
• Re: Solar Power
  Historical mailing list - J B
  Sat, 29 Jun 2013 19:30:05 -0400
  ...Panel-18V-CE-TUV-RV-Motorh= ome-Boat-60-Watt-/130807502002?pt=3DLH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=3Ditem1e74bc14b2= I have been running 2 Vanagon campers...
• Re: Humidity-pressboard-slider door
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 12 Oct 2014 22:23:27 -0700
  Geneva (and Mike) - I've used corrugated plastic to replace various cardstock, sawdust and glue, pressboard panels. you'd recognize this corrugated product as...
• orphan wire behind fuse panel
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:10:42 -0700
  ...some as yet unidentified connector on the back of the panel. The van is '88 Westy, with AT, power mirrors, power door locks, power...
• Re: 81 Vanagon Interior Panels
  Historical mailing list - Frank Brancolino
  Thu, 15 Nov 2001 19:14:26 EST
  If you are talking about the vinyl that covers the headliner and some wall panels I used a heat gun to remove. Mine was...
• How to fix / External body panel internal supports coming loose
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 12:30:08 -0700
  ...supports in the back of the van to the outer body skin. I have my door panels out and noticed the cross over supports...
• Replacement for hatch panel?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Sun, 1 Feb 2009 22:56:56 -0800
  ...http://www.partsplaceinc.com/catalog/s-159_files/Vanagon-Interior.jpg Just seems as though time has taken its toll and it's time...
• Fw: 88 Westie: Intermittent "Level Indicator" Lights
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sun, 22 Nov 1998 11:08:08 -0800
  ...The panel is quite vulnerable to being fried by > static electricity. (And all the wires leading to it.) Careful, a new panel > is about...
• Re: Caught offside!
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 11:35:36 +0100
  wing (fender) rocker panel (sill) mag wheel (aluminum alloy) Andrew, can't agree with these three... A wing here is not a fender is...
• Re: Westy Water/Battery Level Display Panels Available Again
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Fri, 7 Nov 2014 09:29:17 -0500
  ...On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 10:52 PM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote: > These are the painted metal trim panels around...
• Re: ummm, I think there's something wrong...
  Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
  Wed, 03 Jul 1996 23:25:06 -0800
  ...Bought it on the phone. | | GB Computer Consulting | Now I'm home alone with a piece of crap." | | Vancouver, BC | --Neil Young | | '77 VW...
• Re: Front door handle
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 May 2013 18:21:20 -0700
  ...And it can be difficult > to seat the hook, especially if your van's been repainted and the panel is > a few microns thicker...
• Re: vanagon solar
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 12:02:40 -0400
  ...Friday, June 16, 2000 9:43 PM Subject: [VANAGON] vanagon solar > Instead of a second battery, has anyone tried any solar panels? > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your...
• Re: Anybody interested in having Burning Van
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 14:56:46 -0800
  I could bring my old door panels to Burning Van and we could burn them. I'm sure it would be the center of...
• Re: Solar Panel Fitment
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 10:03:20 -0700
  ...or a best practice for > mounting a solar panel on a Westfalia? > > > D > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" Crescent Beach, BC...
• Re: 82 Bus Parts
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:04:55 EST
  ...I am in desperate search of the lower front panel for my 83.5 Vanagon. Where the turn signal should be, I have a...
• Re: Sliding door inner panel removal -- any gotchas?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:58:40 -0700
  ...plastique, not metal like the earlier westy interior panels. Even w/ my really good professional vanagon experienced body guy doing the removing, I had...
• Re: Newer instrument cluster in '84 van
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 18 May 2014 14:35:11 -0700
  ...van_cluster_install.pdf > > It may be easier with the panel out, but that's not hard to do (I > leave the panel switches...
• Re: Temp gauge LED
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 11 Feb 2002 10:53:23 -0500
  ...fuse/relay panel in new systems and on the wall forward and above the relay panel in old systems. What year van and what...
• Re: How original is this type II ?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Feb 95 11:06:21 gmt
  ...I know a sliding door was an option on late split window panel vans but does anyone know about the two side windows? If...
• Re: Solar Panel
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 15:45:22 -0800
  "David Etter" <detter@mail.auracom.com> has a nice set up on top of his van. I can't find his web URL, but...
• Re: Flashing coolant light
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 29 Sep 2008 11:35:57 -0400
  ...Could be the coolant-level control unit, in relay panel on new-type panels, up under left side of dash with old-type panels...
• Re: [1] WANTED: Various washer/door/powerlock parts for '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
  Wed, 3 May 2006 15:29:19 -0700
  ...Various washer/door/powerlock parts for > '87 Vanagon > > On the subject of these buckled door panels... anyone found a > sure-fire method of flattening...
• Re: Clean up Fuse Block under dash?...maybe add dielectric grease?
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Tue, 2 Jul 2019 08:38:24 -0700
  ...vw_van_fan_Mark wrote: >> That kind of fuse panel won't work to replace the stock one. You need a >> panel that has...
• Re: 1 Solar Panel: Alternate Charging Between 2 Aux. Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:27:10 -0700
  ...Neil. -- Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas...
• Re: power window bezel
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Tue, 20 May 2008 03:22:39 -0400
  ...it is also possible that the door panel has been damaged by improper removal of the bezel in the past, such that a new...
• Re: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy
  Historical mailing list - brady
  Fri, 9 Apr 2010 22:09:46 -0700
  Why cut up the original kick panel? Do what I've done twice and make a new front kick panel for what ever custom...
• Re: better sun visor
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 5 Dec 2014 12:50:17 -0800
  I asked the folks who make the ABS panels if they would cut them from plywood paneling. They declined. Stuart -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon...