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• Re: seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 16:40:01 EST
  In a message dated 2/22/00 4:22:40 PM, todd@LARKBOOKS.COM writes: << Are there front seat covers made for Westfalias? Rear...
• Re: Rear hatch lock
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 08:16:27 -0600
  ...I can also rekey the lock to match your existing key if you wish. Steve Sandlin Steve's Lock Shoppe '84 Wolfsburg Westy '79...
• single/doublecab rear decklid locking latch?? same as late bus?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 15:38:12 EST
  on my old '78 westy i used to have a locking latch for the rear engine decklid.. it was keyed to match the doorkeys...
• Re: Another Rear Closet Door option
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:56:54 -0700
  ...If I did it again I would make it larger > to match the height of the rear door. > > http://tinyurl.com/ysz24j > http://tinyurl...
• Repairing rubber Vanagon floor
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 23 May 2002 17:11:12 -0400
  ...I've got one of those "base model" vanagons that has the wall-to-wall rubber floor mats rather than carpeting. There are a...
• Re: Engine bay sound dampening
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 2 May 2007 14:39:58 -0400
  ...I find that the rear mattress deadens the > sound a lot in itself--do you have a mattress in there? >
• Rear under seat heater problem
  Historical mailing list - Milt Schullian
  Fri, 14 May 2010 23:13:43 -0400
  ...rear seat out and thought I'd better check the rear heater. Folded the carpet back and removed the heavy duty floor mat around...
• Re: Rear wheels lean inward
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 29 Jul 1995 14:33:50 -0400
  ...How is the ride height at the rear? Does it match the specs? What are the camber settings now? More than a degree or...
• Re: Can you make the bus quiet?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 19:48:12 -0400
  ...rear cushion. I >removed the side cabinet(floor to ceiling) as I want this to be a passenger >vehicle. The floor is rubber mat...
• Westie Rear Seat Head Rest Installation
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 07:38:05 -0700
  ...Installed three headrests on the rear bench seat back. Got a dog chewed seat from a Vanagon at Campbel Nelson with 3-matching OE...
• Re: Water leaking in vents at the bottom of the rear hatch when it rains
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:01:42 -0700
  ...door matches the rest of the > car and I can't find any major body work that has been performed on > the rear end...
• Re: Hot engine
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 21:53:23 -0500
  ...the > > rear are hot for at least an hour. Normal? And can off timing affect > > how hot my air cooled runs? > > > > thanks, > > > > Matt & Nise...
• Re: Vanagon with Porsche power.
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Thu, 11 May 1995 15:02:19 +0100 (BST)
  ...you saying about your mate. Sounds like a talented guy. Is he sticking with the '74 drums on the rear or going for after...
• Re: Slider door card and rear bench recovering
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 4 Jul 2024 11:07:47 -0400
  ...I would like to find a padded vinyl or some other material in a good color. Bonus if it is adhesive backed, but could...
• Re: Fw: Re: South African Secrets Revealed (Ken comes clean!)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 03:13:12 EST
  ...of vanagon westy and weekender interiors to know that wont work...) only alternative is to cut a section out of your rear mattress.... chris
• Re: front floor mats
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 22 Feb 2001 22:47:50 -0500
  ...matter of personal taste. As to fit, I personally felt that it was reasonably good (although I can't comment on the rear one...
• Re: follow-up rear hatch lock cylinder rehab
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:39:06 -0500
  ...It is a teflon based material and though I haven't read of it - it probably would not stand the heat produced in that...
• There goes the Riviera interior
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 18:03:09 -0800
  ...gas stove, large two-way fridge that works excellent, Folding rear seat and mattress pad for cargo area. Everything is good shape, lots of...
• Re: Vanagon.com sticker
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Wed, 23 May 2001 12:31:12 -0500
  ...rear window! Chris. '85 Westy. Cheapskate, but practical, too. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Matthew...
• Re: That pesky rear hatch lock!
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 21:31:54 -0500
  My experience has been, if you don't hold the key in the lock or unlock position long enough THAT is when the rear...
• 1986 Military Diesel Crew Cab Transporter Pickup
  Historical mailing list - Mel Miller
  Tue, 15 Jul 2003 09:24:45 -0500
  ...The oil pressure sensor is on the head at the rear of the engine. The sensor has a flat mating surface just an eighth...
• Re: Can a rear storage cabinet from a Westy be installed into a non-westy Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
  Fri, 16 Mar 2001 08:34:44 -0500
  ...rear storage cabinet from a Westy, can it be installed into a non-Westy syncro? I have an '87 Syncro if it matters. Just...
• Re: rear sag on a 85 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 23 Apr 2003 13:06:47 -0400
  <snip> the thing i need to know is the best way to level the bus it has the old age rear sag. <snip> I...
• Re: plugging heater hoses
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 1 Sep 2009 11:47:24 -0600
  ...2009 at 11:25 AM, Matthew Snook <matt@snooksband.com> wrote: > I have decided to remove my blown rear heater as others have suggested...
• Re: Rear driver's wheels well rust treatment and updates
  Historical mailing list - Dan Lamb
  Thu, 20 Jan 2022 07:00:54 -0600
  ...I removed the rear cabinets and can access the rear section. >> >> No holes but some surface rust on the inside and paint on the...
• Re: Grounded Spare Tire Carriers for my Rear End
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Fri, 15 Sep 2000 17:27:25 EDT
  ...matching paint, replacing brakes, installing stiffer springs, > > > honing > > > > > > your slave cylinder, and replacing your clock and those cheesy stock > > > speakers... the Vanagon Rear Spare...
• Hot engine
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 20:29:40 -0500
  ...the rear are hot for at least an hour. Normal? And can off timing affect how hot my air cooled runs? thanks, Matt & Nise...
• Re: Needed: Sheet Metal around key on back hatch??
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 11:01:03 -0500
  >IMHO Doug >Buy a rear hatch from a junkyard, should'nt be that expensive. You may be >able to match the color if you...
• Re: need hatch
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Jun 2011 00:43:50 EDT
  ...Hey all, I am in need of a rust free rear hatch for my 91 vanagon carat. color does not matter as I am...
• Re: Westy seating/sleeping: Questions for families of 5+
  Historical mailing list - Joe T.
  Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:46:36 -0700
  ...The plywood easily stores under the rear > mattress > when driving, and the extra mattress on top of the rear mattress. > > For transporting the family...
• Re: interesting body modded vanagon syncro camper
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 21 Aug 2006 23:56:17 -0400
  I don't think the rear was extended any. However the vents in the D pillar have been eliminated, which makes it look like...
• Re: pulsing rear brakes
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 2 Aug 2007 07:27:27 -0400
  ...This problem is almost always the rear drums. Get a new pair, pop them on, adjust the shoes out to just touching, and you...
• ???'s on Dash lighting
  Historical mailing list - MtnGal
  Fri, 12 Mar 1999 07:45:40 -0800
  ...in rear of van [or a set of matching new ones?] Also would like to know the best way to recover rear hatch panel...
• Fw: Re: Westie luggage area
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Thu, 18 May 2000 18:57:31 -0500
  ----- > Surly some soundproofing here and under the rear seat would be highly > beneficial. Under the rear mattress I have a 1/2 inch thick...
• Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 7 Oct 2009 21:39:34 -0400
  ...head) to see your rear window, then you should keep it clear of all objects (including, for that matter, your head :-). As BenT suggested...
• Re: Rear wheel arch trim
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:59:59 -0700
  ...They are called: "Rear Stone Guard Decals", part number 251-853-933 at http://gowesty.com Roland On Thu, Aug 6, 2009 at 3...
• Re: Sleeping comfort in the vanagon, sleeping cushion,foam upholstory
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 2 Jan 2006 18:42:34 -0700
  ...mattress toppers and like them very much, around $100 or less at Costco. The other topic is always 'Do you sleep head to rear...
• upholstering the rear bench seat, 89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Tue, 6 Nov 2007 13:34:26 -0900
  ...The thinest section appears to be 3 inches, while the raised sections are 4 inches, which match up with the rear cushion. Are most...
• Re: I'm pulling the interior in my westy - what should I do next?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 14:49:44 -0400
  ...reupholstered to match the previous work Sewfine did on my stock seats. Note that I also had the side panels and rear hatch panel...
• Re: Rear-Ended !! / Tube bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jul 2003 14:44:15 -0400
  ...be concerned about? Could there > be any engine damage from a rear end hit? > > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > Matthew > Vancouver BC > CANADA >
• need parts will trade
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Delozier
  Sat, 15 Mar 1997 19:57:11 -0500
  ...I need a rear fiberglass bumper and the right side bumper extension, the side moulding behind the right rear wheel. I also need the...
• Re: Syncro vs. 2WD Wheels - interchangeable?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 28 Jan 2008 09:26:32 -0800
  ...Also Syncros use only nuts front and rear while 2wd has bolts up front and nuts in the rear. This matters most when swapping...
• Re: insulating against road noise
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 12:46:42 -0400
  ...F*rd subject matter. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel.20m.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Loren Busch" <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
• Re: the INCORRECT USAGE of the term "Z-BED" ...
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Thu, 16 Jul 2015 20:22:56 -0700
  ...3) To complicate matters more, some models such as the Wolfsberg and Hannover Edition models with side tables came with rear benches by Westfalia...
• [vanagon] bench seat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 1996 17:41:23 -0400 (AST)
  I have the rear bench seat FS cheap, '87, blue/grey plaid panels. VGC, no tears, no stains, very minimal wear. Will throw in...
• Mercedes wheels
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 07:09:49 -0500
  ...Would appreciate my list friends' advice on.... -Front bolts and rear studs (changeout, replacement, etc) -Offset (spacers needed?) -Machining (hub clearance) -Typical junkyard pricing...
• Poptop For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 19:23:57 -0600
  ...It includes the rear hinges, canvas, luggage rack, bed boards, mattresses, etc. $250 for everything. It is currently in Chicago, but will be in...
• Possible Subaru conversion material
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Sat, 22 Feb 2003 09:29:32 EST
  ...I haven't seen it. '91 SUBARU LEGACY SWG, wrecked in rear in January, everything works and car is running, body damage only. $500...
• Re: New Products, rear tent & update on Westy screens
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 11:36:31 -0500
  ...of? I will try to get the technical details on this material, but it a vinyl product that feels like rubber. -- Steve SKL Enterprises...
• Re: Westy seat hinges/ 5cyl installation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 20:34:24 EST
  ...to accomodate the rise, and cut a section out of your rear mattress. (like Helmut did) gee...vw could have saved everyone a whole...
• Re: fender parts
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:36:22 -0500
  ...On my van (and, I assume, on all vanagons, or at least all '89s), the one in the rear has three parts. The major...
• Re: back seat, '91 camper
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 25 Oct 2009 17:36:20 -0500
  ...Also does > not have 3-point seat belts on the rear seat. It does have head rests and > 3-point seat belts for the...
• Re: storing vanagons (was Re: Parking Matilda ..non-waltzing matilda
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 14:45:59 -0400
  ...Parking Matilda ..non-waltzing matilda ::: :::In a message dated 9/9/06 10:42:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time, :::thorgk@ACCESSCOMM.CA writes: ::: ::: :::> Try...
• Re: Long-term parking: nose up or nose down?
  Historical mailing list - Courtney Hook
  Thu, 5 May 2011 20:41:43 -0700
  ...Courtney ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Always be yourself, because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones who mind, don't matter.
• Re: 215/70 R14: Cold Tire pressure?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 16:12:31 -0500
  ...You might try 38 in front and 40 in the rear. On Mar 10, 2004, at 1:32 PM, Matt Sutton wrote: > Hi folks...
• Re: Window Tint
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Thu, 7 Apr 2022 01:18:01 +0000
  At an guesstimated cost of $5000 for the material I'd have to opt out. Sounds neat though. On Wednesday, April 6, 2022, 12...
• Re: Hose cover at top of rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Jon VonOhlsen
  Fri, 18 Mar 2016 08:29:34 -0600
  ...Does anybody know where to get the casing that goes around the > rear windshield washer hose between the body of the van and the...
• Bumper quest
  Historical mailing list - Barry Armitage
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 08:55:58 -0500
  Thanks to an errant valet parker, I am looking for a replacement (all black) rear bumper and right rear piece for my '89 Syncro...
• Re: Rear facing seats for camper-porta-potty
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 18:06:29 -0400
  ...many european westys had the portopotty box .. > its > > made by westfalia, matches the cabinetry, and the upholstry matches too. > > very rare ....ive only ever...
• Re: rear seatbelts
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 14:17:15 -0400
  ...one in each rear most pillar to match up with the rear anchor points and one in the closet wall to allow the belt...