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  • HomeontheRoam
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:42:16 -0700
    Some months ago I met this young man in a 1971 bay window camper. I thought he was kind of cool, easy to talk...
  • Repost: 1978 Westy Restoration Project
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 3 Sep 95 22:31 AST
    ...side windows (for free:) Now I'm asking again for these parts: 1. Upholstered storage box/trash container between front seats. 2. Small removable...
  • Reply to: Re: What do you keep in your b
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
    14 Mar 97 07:38:41 EST
    ...Hangs along the side window behind the driver, perfect for throwing bug spray, toys, maps, anything. A tow strap. Stores in the spare tire...
  • Vanagon Newbie
    Historical mailing list - Chris McEwen
    Wed, 2 Oct 2002 06:49:11 -0700
    ...what is the best book? Also looking for a good source of small parts. I'm talking about silly things like window cranks, mirrors...
  • heater thread
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Fri, 15 Nov 2002 18:43:51 -0800
    ...They are certainly nice for a small boat, but I'm sure a resourcful individual could adapte one to the amibiance in their westy...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Larry's Trip Supplies - Friday
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Fri, 27 Dec 2002 14:59:34 -0600
    ...Then, when the smaller window opens, click "Go." http://benaidan.free.fr/banjapero/ Dave in KC 85 Westy ----- Original Message ----- From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1...
  • To tint or not to tint that is.....
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Jul 1996 18:27:09 -0700
    Christopher Low wrote: >>Howdy.... >What are the pros and cons of tinting the windows in a westy? >Have you done it? What is approximate...
  • replacing windscreen seals
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Sep 95 17:30 CDT
    ...of the rubber seal over the metal of the window frame. As for diameter, small enough that two passes of it will fit in...
  • Re: catalytic heater questions
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Mon, 14 Jun 1999 12:27:21 -0700
    ...insulated (including the windows), it is enough to keep it very comftorable for sleeping, assuming you use balnkets, too! the smaller size is nice...
  • Re: How does it leak in?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
    Mon, 7 Nov 2011 18:05:03 -0800
    ...Both sides have a small hole rusted through under the seal rubber - you can lift the rubber and see them. The paint had some...
  • Re: rear hatch curtain rods and mystery items
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 25 Aug 2000 16:13:04 -0500
    ...These "mystery screens" >are in the exact shape of the driver/passenger front windows, except they >appear to be a little to small and...
  • Re: '90 electric windows
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Tue, 20 Oct 2015 13:11:06 -0700
    ...The window produces little to no > abnormal noise now and works well, just slowly. > > And, the DS window now has an odd, very slight...
  • Re: Jalousie/louvres
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 16:08:04 -0400
    ...I think the old ones were smaller than vanagon cutout, anyone? Likely the Reimo catalog has louvred vanagon windows for a steep price. >> Ron...
  • Selling my '90 Syncro Westy, need estimate on value.
    Historical mailing list - Scott R. Holpainen
    Fri, 7 May 1999 13:15:00 -0700
    ...90k miles (odometer was replaced before I bought it) A/C, power windows, power locks, all reciepts, serviced regularlly. One small dent above driver...
  • Re: Nice Video on the Cancelled MicroBus
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Mon, 4 Feb 2008 19:49:39 -0500
    ...at that thing it's pretty darn small. The back seats are against the rear window. There is no storage space in there. As...
  • Re: Outboard Air Conditioner
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Mon, 26 Apr 2004 17:08:14 -0700
    ...plan is to put a window unit on the drivers wind when I am permacamped. I got a small one that is totally enclosed...
  • Re: fix the rust, or find a new body?
    Historical mailing list - Leslie H Schwartz
    Tue, 10 Apr 2007 17:41:47 -0700
    ...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: Small kitchen for GL? Ideas please
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Tue, 19 Mar 2013 16:06:34 -0700
    If anyone wants to buy a small stainless steel sink.. I have a few to chose from. One is even on unit out of...
  • Re: Insulation
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Thu, 24 Sep 1998 12:06:35 -0700
    ...In Germany there are actual double acrylic windows available for the vanagon (all the rear windows). They come in fixed, slider or vent type...
  • Re: Guess the gizmo
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Wed, 5 Jul 2017 16:02:47 -0400
    to prop open a too loosely swinging vent window? Edward (who once made a much less attractive magnet with stick glued on for this...
  • Re: Where have all the Vanagons gone???
    Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
    Fri, 23 Jun 2000 16:39:37 -0400
    Hello from Atlanta---- With a copy of "Small Wonder" open to VWoA Retail Sales History----- I owned a '72 Bus of which 42,656...
  • Re: solar fans for the roof vent?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Fri, 16 Jul 2004 23:17:33 -0400
    ...west marine ----> http://www.westmarine.com the factory web site for nicro fans http://www.marinco2.com boat us http://www.boatus.com/ small...
  • Re: Jalousie/louvres
    Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 12:17:04 -0700
    ...I think the old ones were smaller than vanagon cutout, anyone? Likely the Reimo catalog has louvred vanagon windows for a steep price. fianl...
  • Re: those cab separators
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Oct 94 14:22:11 EDT
    ...I read a book strongly disparaging the safety of Beetles (called The Small Wonder - Small on Safety I think), and it told of how...
  • For Sale: 1989 Syncro Westy Full Camper With TIICO Engine in Boulder CO $19500
    Historical mailing list - matt bezark
    Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:38:58 -0700
    ...Snap in window curtains and screen for rear hatch. Both inside swivel tables Beefy trailer hitch. Not So Good Stuff: Small dents next to...
  • Van Painting
    Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
    Tue, 4 Oct 2011 00:30:34 -0400
    ...The windows I supplied were freshly tinted and they accidentally scratched one of the windows. They were going to have the window re-tinted...
  • Re: Infinity 4" speakers in '85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - ian Butler
    Tue, 8 Oct 2002 16:36:13 -0400
    ...removing the window cranks and > gently but firmly bending them or you can buy the Bus Depot's spacer kit. > The small speakers coupled...
  • SingleCab for Sale/trade 3000.00 obo
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Apr 1995 10:55:03 -0400
    ...split window glass is orig, no fog as are side glass and small rear window. Window seals are in good shape for being 30...
  • Re: Window Tint Removal
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 22 Aug 1999 02:39:03 -0600
    ...You will also need the shampoo, and a couple of small squeegees. When the backing is peeled from the tint, both the window and...
  • Re: Power window disaster, help needed!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:12:22 -0500
    ...If the window bolts have fallen out or if the window glass has otherwise come loose, you should be able to fish around the...
  • Re: Factory speakers
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Mon, 4 Sep 2000 01:34:44 EDT
    ...The door handles and window winders have to come off. To remove the handles, you have to pry off the small rectangular covers on...
  • Door Insulation Proceedure
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:37:42 -0800
    ...Exacto knife or utility knife, piece of plywood for cutting board, cross-point screw driver or drill-driver, stiff plastic putty knife, very small...
  • Re: Vanagon Water Temp Gauge - Temperatures?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
    Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:28:30 +0000
    ...Check out featured posts.> >http://www.windowslive.com/connect?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_connect2_082008 _________________________________________________________________ Get ideas on sharing photos from people like you...
  • Window Handles - VW vs Taurus
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 07:13:06 -0700
    John Wrote: >I seem to remember that someone said that Taurus window handles fit the >Vanagon and make really good replacements. > >Anyone got the...
  • Re: Outside magazine article Vanagon/Sprinter content
    Historical mailing list - Jon VO
    Tue, 21 Apr 2015 10:41:47 -0600
    Sprinters are nice, but one starts at about $42K for an empty no window van, then outfits the camper from there. Also, Sprinter vans...
  • Re: Vanagon sound system question (sorry no discussion of freedom of speech)
    Historical mailing list - Dennis
    Tue, 30 Nov 2004 08:41:46 -0500
    ...The RMS figure is more like 280 watts from one 4 channel (big) Pioneer amp and another two channel bridged Pioneer (smaller) amp to...
  • Re: Isenglas Windows [NVC]
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 30 Jul 2006 20:13:05 -0400
    Hi John Isneglas is usually in this day and age used in High end Boat top enclosures and Convertible rear window. Yes it is...
  • Re: Guess my oil leak
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:54:29 -0400
    ...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: winter insulation...
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Wed, 28 Aug 2002 21:28:20 -0400
    ...I want to make some kind of window pads that I can stick on the windows under teh curtains to keep the cold air...
  • Re: Do You Ever Wish...
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:49:58 -0700
    ...Of course you could always grind down a normal small pair of vice gribs to make a very narrow nose one. I don't...
  • Re: back window - inside wide angle film
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 15 Feb 2003 17:44:31 -0600
    ...the smaller size. it's 6x8 inches and doesn't obscure too much of my regular rearward vision throught the rear window. i also...
  • Re: Vanagons are too cool?
    Historical mailing list - bernie
    Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:58:23 -0700
    ...They had smashed the sliding door window and mad off with some goodies. This happens in my own city a lot! Much to my...
  • Ventilation for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:01:32 -0700
    Late model Vanagons (talking hardtops here) will sometimes have a black vent that is part of the rearmost side windows. Originally these had foam...
  • Re: window rubber: removing those unsightly plastic thingies
    Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
    Mon, 16 Jan 1995 23:13:08 -0800 (PST)
    ...And they're SMALL, comparatively!!!! Eric Oster (ekoman@u.washington.edu)
  • Re: LVC: small wind turbines for portable power generation
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Sat, 10 Mar 2007 07:46:19 -0500
    But do they make one that you can put right outside your window, that will generate power while driving? Of course, the engine charges...
  • REDUCED 89 WESTY FOR SALE
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby
    Tue, 5 Nov 2002 15:24:24 -0500
    ...rear hatch, and front window cover Ice-trays for fridge! Drive it anywhere, take it home or camping. One small problem is a MINOR...
  • Re: Supplier of sliding window guide
    Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
    Tue, 26 Oct 2004 09:44:22 -0300
    ...a small adjustable wrench, then I finished removing the screw with the screwdriver bit with my fingers). I then removed the rubber window channel...
  • Re: What is that strip?
    Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
    Sat, 30 Oct 2004 10:49:09 -0700
    ...There were > no problems four years ago but I've just noticed a small bubble at the > base > of one of the rear windows. >
  • Re: Oettinger syncro van FS
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Mon, 4 Jan 2010 15:49:42 -0500
    ...And the WBX6 had been a european special factory option since "small-window-Vanagon"-times, too. The larger windows appeared in RSA in 1995...
  • Re: front door panel removal?
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Thu, 15 Nov 2001 10:44:54 -0800
    ...Insert a small screwdriver, and gently pry out the finger guard. Behind the finger guard, remove a small phillips screw and the black plastic...
  • Re: Of wipers, windshields, and gas-station attendents...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 13 Jan 95 12:35:17 CST
    ...if your scratch qualifies as 'small'. >Also on the subject of windshields, what can I do to eliminate/minimize >fogged windows? Does Rain-X...
  • Re: Seeing out the back window on a Westy w/ AC
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 10:50:35 -0600
    ...Scrub that small mounting spot with BonAmi, Dutch Cleanser, Comet Cleaner ..... any light abrasive. Just glue the mounting base to your windshield and tape...
  • Re: '87 Cup holders
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Fri, 26 Jul 1996 10:44:44 PDT
    ...Any color is okay (blue if possible) I know it is a small item > but I have kids and want to keep the interior...
  • Relays and Radiator Fan '84 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
    Sun, 14 Jun 1998 23:32:08 -0400
    ...radiator? If I remove the side-window defrost vent, there are three relays (2 large, one small) and a snake's nest of wires...
  • Re: Winters in the van...
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 16 Nov 2002 11:03:51 -0500
    ...How about 4 3V computer fans, the small low-speed quiet kind, mounted on a flat plexiglass plate which would velcro up to the...
  • Re: My drivers side (triangular) vent window won't stay open
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 21 Sep 2004 11:10:56 -0400
    ...A small Vise-Grip with crisp edges will seize the screw-head from the side -- you don't have to move it much. Less...
  • Re: Roof vent for hardtop Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 30 Jul 2004 17:33:32 -0700
    ...Then also make bug screens for the 2 front windows so that you can have the front windows down (& no bugs). This will aid...
  • Re: Winnebago or Westfalia?
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Wed, 2 Aug 2000 19:26:23 EDT
    ...windows, and has a luggage rack over the cab, like the Vanagon Westfalias. - Also in 1995, Winnebago started selling the Winnebago Rialta, a small...
  • Poor Visibility in Fog (Friday)
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Fri, 25 Jun 1999 22:52:16 -0500
    ...No way could we see a thing, and the helicopter was not equipped for night flying! We saw a small light in the distance...
  • Stereo Question - Looking for answers from people
    Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
    Thu, 25 Sep 2003 09:31:47 -0400
    ...have power windows that you can only replace the existing 4� speakers that are there and cannot add lower 6x9 or smaller units in...