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• Re: Z bed will not pull out
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 23:00:27 +0000
  ...I've lubed all the hinges that I can see but > >> It just does not move... Any advice? > >> > >> Rob > >> vwrobb@gmail.com >
• Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 27 Dec 2012 09:34:32 -0700
  ...3-IN-ONE is ideal to use on tools, rollers, hinges, in-line skates, wheels... nearly everything that moves. >> >> Cheers, >> David
• Re: Radio recommendations for '88 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 10:43:39 -0700
  ...that you have to drop the face plate down on its hinges to put a CD in. The advantage: bigger screen since there isn...
• Re: Patch a small tear in the tent
  Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
  Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:08:58 -0400
  ...It looks as if the elastic is designed to pull the tent inward from the hinges during lowering of the top, but that's...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:34:00 -0500
  ...and money trying to get a proper seal by manipulating the hinges and the > > other hardware. I bought two different gaskets from you, before...
• Re: Late model rear vent windows - good upgrade?
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:16:20 +0300
  ...What powers that suction is forward movement of the van that causes low pressure near the door hinges. Rear window wents are more resistant...
• Re: Weekender foldng back seat.
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Fri, 18 Sep 1998 11:56:31 -0500
  Peter, You can easily determine if you have a rear weekender seat by seeing if there are hinges on both sides of the bottom...
• Re: pop-top (closing)
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 09:24:22 -0800
  ...the pressure inside the van will force the canvas to "bellows" out, and thereby have a greater tendency to get stuck in the hinges...
• FS: Westy Interior, complete, incl. propane tank, extra fridge
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:47:17 -0400
  ...Also have 4 genuine hubcaps in excellent shape, $80, and German high-lift bed hinges to raise the camper bed an additional 4" higher...
• Re: 85 Sliding Door worn - Parts?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 05:44:09 EDT
  ...You need to use a support like a milk crate to support the bottom edge while you undo all the hinges. Then once undone...
• Re: storage under front of front seat
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 12:12:00 -0700
  ...the seat, >in front of the battery compartment. >Some people put hinges on and even a stock glove box lock. >Unfortunately, I didn't...
• Problem with Seller on thesamba - skylight parts now needed.
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 14:24:49 -0400
  ...rotary nob for raising and lowering skylight) so I need the hinges, nuts, bolts, washers, etc. I plan to buy a new seal and...
• Re: Cabinetry moulding & latches
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:00:16 -0400
  ...some interior cabinet renos on our 89 Westy. > I'll need hinges, latches, and the moulding that goes around the doors. > Some of this...
• Re: poptop installation (shudder)
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 22:39:33 -0500
  ...The advantage in this method is that there is no cutting of body parts, and all the hardware (latches, hinges etc) and canvas are...
• Re: Rust Demons
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 16 Jun 2011 11:15:38 -0700
  ...Two pesky hinges wouldn�t let go resulting in the removal of the hinge from the body of the truck in one case and...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 18:37:11 -0500
  ...and money trying to get a proper seal by manipulating the hinges and the other hardware. I bought two different gaskets from you, before...
• Re: NVC Splittie coming my way: what to do?
  Historical mailing list - John Jensen
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:04:49 -0400
  ...The van will probably have to be dragged on to a > flatbed. > > Are these problems, like completely rusted hinges and floor panels, > resolvable? I...
• Re: Paint Project-Think Hard on This One
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 11:34:38 EST
  ...I even removed the doors, hood and trunk lid so that I could paint beneath the hinges. I learned well why a properly done...
• Re: WTB: door for westy above-bed storage
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 14 Dec 2002 18:20:57 -0500
  ...Edward At 12/14/02 06:49 AM, you wrote: >All Jeff really needs is the door, hinges, and latch. As he has already...
• Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:24:38 -0800
  ...plus cut back clamshell at rear portion and lower rear end hinges with plate steel arms; I'd prefer keeping the OEM bars above...
• 1985 syncro spotted and examined
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:35:39 -0700
  ...It has a 1.9 T diesel in upright position, a raised rear bed and the Riemo(?) modified hinges to allow the lower bunk...
• Re: '78 Bus Identity Crisis
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 09:51:22 -0700 (PDT)
  ...and the bed is a U-shaped contraption with two piano hinges that folds out and lays on the seats. I really like this...
• Re: Slider Hinge
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:28:32 -0700
  ...Your experience with the new hinge adds to my leeriness about the aftermarket hinges. GoWesty warns that their hinge (out of stock anyway) will...
• Re: Slider closing helper
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 10 Feb 2015 09:53:52 -0600
  ...lies flat enough not to interfere with the door closing but hinges out far enough to get your hand under it comfortably. Jim On...
• Re: Custom work on westie today
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 09:45:02 -0600
  ...Hello:I had the rear closet door converted from hinges to a slider, which opens up to the large closet also. It is a...
• Re: New Tires
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 06:21:12 -0600
  ...of it so it would "swing" open and shut with those hinges on. Plenty of room in there that way and a very easy...
• Re: Brake Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 13 May 2005 07:14:32 -0700
  ...filler cap, when turned on the side and inserted between the hinges, works as a perfect wedge to hold the license plate door open...
• Re: Port-a-potty and storage box prototype
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 21:37:02 -0600
  ...In a few minutes the top was cut off all > around. > Off to Home Depot to buy hinges and a draw catch. After cutting...
• Re: balky shift question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 9 Jul 2004 06:26:30 -0500
  ...I notice the hinges on my Outboard engine crust up with lots of dirt but inside it's nice and clean where the parts...
• Re: only marginally a tire question
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 7 Apr 2006 16:16:25 -0600
  ...I took it off, removed that steel bar, put some gate hinges on the frame cross member to drop the clamshell about 1 1...
• Re: 215's fitting in the spare tire compartment?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 14:18:13 -0600
  ...I was planning on having a guy remove the hinges to the carrier and extend them a little or enough to get the tire...
• roof pictures on the web
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 09:34:10 -0500
  ...his poptop if you want to do this. <jordanvw@aol.com>). Hinges require backing plate drilled and tapped...no room for nuts back there...
• AW: Map pocket on the passenger door -- Now what?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 00:05:05 -0700
  ...My options so far: - Move the map pocket closer to the seat to give space to open the glove box. - Somehow put hinges on...
• Re: noise from door seals at speed
  Historical mailing list - Calle
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 10:00:59 +0100
  ...the door was warped and impossible to get tight by adjusting hinges ! I don�t know if it�s useable on Vanagon doors...... Calle...
• Re: Pelican-style dividers for under the Westy back seat
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:54:45 -0700
  ...They also sell some kind of fasteners and hinges that are made specifically for that material..Comes in different strengths, thicknesses and sizes and...
• Re: Awnings: Fiamma vs. A&E
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 22 Nov 2005 17:54:28 -0800
  ...The F35 appears to be of rather flimsey construction, the F45 uses more metal parts in the joints and hinges. Plus the F45 is...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - levi hawkins
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:47:22 -0700
  ...gaps. And retain the stock rear window and rubber window seal. Hinges at the top so it's out of the way when opened...
• Demons VIII
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Thu, 28 Jul 2011 06:40:36 -0400
  ...So he went and cut the hinges on the gate to remove the gates to then fix the problem. Humm, I thought, I'm...
• Re: Another one of those grounding issues
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:10:36 -0700
  ...Unhook the hinges of the box and there's lots of room to work. > > John > > >> On Oct 30, 2016 11:29, "Alistair Bell" <albell...
• Re: Eurovan Weekender Westfalia Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Sat, 21 Aug 1999 18:39:56 EDT
  ...After all the hardest part of this project would be the design on paper and procurement of the hardware (sink, stove, hinges, etc.).>> There...
• Re: Luggage PV Panel?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:45:36 -0700
  ...could > be positioned on body? > (while in camp of course) > If hinges doubled as hooks, panel would have to be bungeed at luggage > rack...
• Re: AC and a sighting
  Historical mailing list - Carlen, Gregg
  Mon, 6 Mar 2000 16:03:31 -0500
  ...Anyhow, it had one of the pop-tops that hinges on the drivers side of the bus. The really unusual thing was he had...
• Mint westy for sale '87
  Historical mailing list - Paul Mayfield
  Sun, 16 Feb 2003 03:33:11 -0800
  ...Top was never popped until 1999 when I bought it from dad. (the hinges might wear out....) Includes Colgan bra and almost new Optima...
• Re: Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 23 Sep 2021 11:30:30 -0400
  ...wrote: >> >> Guesses are good! >> >> I’m pretty baffled by my hatch hinges. Fingers crossed I don’t have to figure them out in the...
• Re: Thule cargo box -- on pop-top or hitch?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Sun, 30 Aug 2009 22:43:01 -0400
  ...containing belongings, as well as possible wear > on the > pop-top hinges. Any feedback you have would be appreciated. Thanks! > > Sean & "Winnie" > Seattle, WA
• buses for sale: 71 p/u, 81 camper
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Sun, 06 Nov 94 17:01:09 CST
  ...he said the rust problem was the piece under the storage compartment, but that one of the hinges on the storage door is rusted...
• Things I have learned on taking out the cabinets
  Historical mailing list - Cooper, Jonathan R.
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 11:53:50 -0500
  ...The coat closet door is also worth removing, together with its hinges. Third, watch out for the plastic parts, the water inlet, the faucet...
• Re: Curing wind noise
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sat, 6 Oct 2001 12:55:37 -0700
  ...close the door. > > If this remidy fails, then start moving the hinges. >> > > Oh, yes the Speaker of Truth from the Voice of Experience. One...
• Re: Thule box weight, pop top issue?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 26 Feb 2016 01:27:15 -0500
  ...and leaks where the racks are bolted and eventually even the hinges. There is also the consideration of wind resistance and the increased effect...
• Re: canoe on a westy?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 22:25:41 -0600
  ...on the hinges... > generally a BAD idea to lift the roof with anythig on it, > if you have a super kevlar-spyderweb reinforced feather...
• Re: all those tire postings...reducing cost of maintenence
  Historical mailing list - Data Services
  Mon, 20 May 2002 21:25:04 -0400
  ...AND > it's a boxer. > > > And > >forget the "special" bed hinges for your Westy. > > I don't and wouldn't have a camper. I...
• Re: Deluxe dash console
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Sun, 10 Apr 2005 21:59:09 +0200
  ...two in the hinges of the table, and one extra in the left cup-holder. It really stable now, no vibrations. I'll take...
• Re: 'Nother Newbie--Lifting that poptop! '86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
  Sat, 11 Jun 2005 21:14:00 -0400
  ...can make that final snap into postion. > I've oiled the hinges on the poptop, but haven't yet lubed the locking > bar mechanism...
• Re: Cutting the roof off!!! Wanna help?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:54:20 -0500
  ...I think I can even put real hinges on this for a bonified tailgate. The tail gate would close with those latches like the...
• Re: Z bed will not pull out
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 21 Jul 2021 18:26:35 -0500
  ...I've lubed all the hinges that I can see but > > >> It just does not move... Any advice? > > >> > > >> Rob > > >> vwrobb@gmail.com > > > >
• Re: In search of Vanagon Poptop stainless hardware
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 8 Sep 2020 10:26:59 -0600
  ...Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> I'm looking for a replacement truss head screws used with the westy >>>>> fiberglass poptop hinges and struts...
• Re: Winkler Prices (Finally!!!!)
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 21 Jun 1999 23:50:10 -0700
  ...of American vehicles with a latch on the rear hatch and hinges >attached to the body next to the hatch. When you want to...
• Re: Frtidge Door Mod (Need feedback)
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 13 Nov 2004 14:53:32 -0800
  ...Then, affix this portion back to the lower with 2 small > hinges on the outside, so that it swings out and down. Last, put...
• Re: Dometic, Installing in a non-camper
  Historical mailing list - mdrillock
  Fri, 4 Jul 2008 17:03:28 -0700
  ...The fridge door and it's hinges are Westy cabinet parts not Dometic. You could make your own cabinet of course, and would need...
• Re: convertible westy?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 21:21:25 -0600
  ...the front seats and back up to the column where the hinges of the rear-door are fixed. This means cutting off the b...