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  • Re: Instrument Panel Lights
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Sun, 20 May 2001 22:07:04 -0500
    ...Instrument Panel Lights Dave, My '85 has no cellophane whatsoever. All I get is plain white light to the instrument panel. Perhaps your dimmer...
  • Re: Grills, grills, grills
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 24 Aug 2021 17:57:30 -0700
    ...About place, ever think the front panel of kitchen unit could have another insert…. Would mean cutting that piece, but that’s another subject...
  • Interior door fastening clips issue
    Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
    Thu, 4 Feb 1999 20:06:27 -0600
    ...BTW, my wifes wheelchair has really messed up the sliding door panel on the inside. Is there a ready source for replacing these panels...
  • Re: How can I remove an interior door panel of a '90 Westy?
    Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
    Sun, 24 Feb 2002 15:36:40 -0800
    >Hi, Volks. > >I need to remove the interior panel of the passenger door in my 1990 Westy >Multivan to work on the window motor...
  • Re: Solar panel question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:22:30 -0800
    YES -- solar panels can be wired in parallel. They'd have to connect together when they get to your controller, anyway, so no reason...
  • WTB pass. side rear panels, tan
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Thu, 25 Jun 2015 19:11:54 -0700
    Hi to all, I am looking for those passenger side panels on the side next to and behind the Westy back seats. There is...
  • kick panels
    Historical mailing list - Charles F. Webb
    Sun, 17 Dec 1995 12:54:42 +0000
    I'm also interested in kick panels and wonder if anyone has made them out of melamine, also where do you get the clips...
  • FS: 83 Door Panels & Engine Cover
    Historical mailing list - Mark Hooper
    Wed, 18 Jan 2006 15:48:21 -0500
    Set of brown door panels with the factory cutout for speakers. They are in perfect condition with no tears $40obo Also a white plastic...
  • Re: DIY Doorpanel materials?
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 15 May 2006 20:29:37 -0400
    We sell unfinished pre-cut door panels and interior panels... http://busdepot.com/catalog.jsp?model=58&category=42&group=109 - Ron Salmon The...
  • Power Mirror Retrofit?
    Historical mailing list - River Clan
    Mon, 1 May 2006 12:10:23 -0700
    ...harness? Anyone have the switches available used? Is it just a hole in the door panel? Or are they special door panels? Thanks! Ri
  • Re: Friday Humour
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 23 Nov 2001 16:22:48 -0600
    The Made In China car has rolled edges on the panel squeezed down with a pair of pliers, the inside of the panel clearly...
  • Re: Warmer bus talk
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Tue, 6 Dec 1994 10:40:14 -0800 (PST)
    > With all this talk of partitions between cab and back area, I've gotta > tell you about my mates panel van. It's a...
  • Re: REMOVING plastic SIDE PANAL ON WOLFSBURG/carat
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 19 Oct 2002 15:27:56 EDT
    ...I use a wide blade putty knife for leverage under the panel. Check for screw heads before you force anything, never know what the...
  • Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
    Historical mailing list - jdd
    Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:14:07 -0400
    ...what about solar panels to power a coolatron .. I run it off of my aux battery but I'm thinking that solar might give...
  • Re: FS Fiberglass side panels from 91' GL
    Historical mailing list - Sebastian Hill
    Mon, 24 Sep 2001 20:26:08 -0700
    At 08:59 PM 9/24/2001 -0400, Matt F wrote: >I have a complete set of fiberglass side panels for sale. The driver...
  • Re: T3 Panelvan
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 9 Feb 2008 19:17:42 EST
    In a message dated 2/9/08 4:56:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, vw.doka@gmail.com writes: > I wonder how many panel...
  • Automatic 3-Point Left Center Seat Belt, Retrofit Installation
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Automatic 3-Point Left Center Seat Belt, Retrofit Installation
    April 30, 1991
    ...but the front edge of the hole is 216mm (8-1/2in) above the bottom edge of the trim panel, while the rear edge...
  • Re: solar charge controller any suggestions THANKS and more ??
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Tue, 25 Dec 2018 11:48:34 -0800
    ...The solar panel is aprox 15 years old and on a quick look can see spots that are kinda muddled so am assuming that...
  • Re: instrument panel
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:23:29 -0700
    ...instrument panel > Anyone know if a 1985 instrument panel with a tach will work with a 1990 > instrument panel also with tach. Thanks Merv
  • Re: 84 with sunroof problem
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Tue, 3 Jul 2001 10:59:05 EDT
    ...The front of the panel has guides which are shimmed. Unless the panel had previous work, it is unlikely that the shimming needs redone...
  • Map Pocket
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 27 Jul 1998 10:03:59 -0400
    ...When I got home I took off my passenger's side panel and found that there were the same holes in the panel (behind...
  • Re: solar panels .. article in magazine
    Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
    Wed, 11 Aug 1999 20:20:55 -0700
    Joel Walker wrote: > for those of you entertaining the idea of putting solar panels on top of > your camper, <snip> but i've traveled...
  • westy interior paneling replacement project photos...
    Historical mailing list - Gordy Jones
    Mon, 6 Jan 2003 11:45:23 -0800
    Just thought I would share some pictures of my paneling project. I had done this back when I had my 82 westy and so...
  • Looking for information on installing a 85 instrument panel into an 83.5
    Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
    Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:39:54 -0800
    After connecting the 85 panel, the tach, fuel, temp and panel lights do not work. The temp warning light, however does blink continuously even...
  • Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 29 Mar 2020 22:17:29 -0400
    Late (> 055 689) '86 and later run the black wire from ign sw 15 in to ?A8? on the panel and then back out...
  • WTB rear side panels, tan.
    Historical mailing list - thewestyman
    Sat, 20 Jun 2015 01:20:24 -0700
    Hi to all, I am looking for the rear side panels for the Westfalia model in tan color, of the passenger side. There maybe...
  • Removing Door Panel
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Mon, 16 Jul 2001 18:44:27 -0700
    ...Now, how do I "pop" the door panel off--I don't want to damage anything. And once it's "popped" off, is it...
  • body panel sections availability
    Historical mailing list - michael johnson
    Tue, 25 Mar 2003 20:25:33 -0800
    Anyone on the list know of a source for body panel sections. They look easy enough to replace. Looking at the left rear wheel...
  • Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 9 Oct 2013 06:06:14 -0400
    Ken, I've had a solar panel set up on my Westy for years <http://www.frankcondelli.com/solar.htm> 130w and I find...
  • Re: Interior Door Panel Compatibility and door speaker size
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:59:02 -0600
    ...Will these fit my doors? (will the > panel > clips line up with the holes in the doors?) > > These panels (out of the 1980) did...
  • Re: Westy water tank level indicator fix?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 21 Feb 2000 17:14:12 -0500
    ...A green wire comes from this box to the LED panel. The panel supplies current to this wire through a large (1 megohm) resistor...
  • Re: VW Dealer Mechanic for a day (a little long)/now solar panel NVC
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:48:46 -0700
    After reading this thread yesterday I was at my dealer and asked about the solar panels. They just got a bulletin saying to deliver...
  • Re: sliding door lock, 82 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 13 Jul 95 14:48:31 CDT
    ...then work your way back around the edge of the panel. don't forget to put that plastic cover back onto the panel before...
  • Part request interior panel
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 26 Dec 2022 12:21:56 -0500
    ...The interior rear, passenger side panel on my 84 is suffering from vynal separation. Other then that it is in good shape. It is...
  • Front door panels, cloth, silver trim
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:55:20 -0400
    Hey all, Is it possible to get door panel replacements for the front doors of an '87 Westy 2.1L, gray? I have a...
  • Re: Westy vs. non-westy Vehicle Weight
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 12 Apr 2000 02:52:24 +0200
    ...1540 kg Panelvan, high roof: 1590 kg Kombi (like panel, with windows) 1615 kg Kombi highroof: 1665 kg Caravelle/ Kombi L: 1700 kg Caravelle...
  • Re: Folding Table from Carat/wolfy
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 12 Oct 2000 00:17:45 EDT
    ...the wolfy/carat rear sofabed is narrower than the regular weekender sofabed to accomodate the plastic side panels sticking out. chris
  • Removing door panel
    Historical mailing list - Ed Wiebe
    Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:58:50 -0700
    ...How do I remove the door laver so that I can take off the panel? I'm working on getting my central locking system...
  • Re: Solar Package Link Needed
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 2 Jun 2015 18:14:31 -0700
    ...149 buck kit http://www.windynation.com/Monocrystalline-Solar-Kits/WindyNation-Inc/100-Watt-Monocrystalline-Solar-Panel-and-Charge-Controller-12-Volt-Battery-Charger...
  • Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Eric Wunrow
    Tue, 8 Oct 2013 12:44:48 -0600
    ...I went with a portable, a 120 watt panel from Zamp Solar in Bend, Oregon. Fabulous knowledge base there in addition to great craftsmanship...
  • Re: Deal on solar panels
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sun, 17 Jan 2010 18:47:06 -0500
    Those large 15 watt panels, which are quite common, are kinda large these days compared to what you can get now. Check out something...
  • Re: solar panels .. article in magazine
    Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
    Wed, 8 Sep 1999 20:32:57 -0700
    ...they have an article this month (and a > follow-up article next month) on three different types of solar panels and > how much they...
  • Re: Rusted out front valance (apron?) source
    Historical mailing list - ---------------------
    Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:49:32 -0400
    ...My body man says he can repair it but > suggests I replace this entire panel as rust is probably hiding behind > the panel waiting...
  • Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 13 Sep 2019 11:56:45 -0400
    ...I doubt there will be clearance to mount your switch on the LED panel cover, but IIRC there's plenty of space right next...
  • Webasto control panel for sale
    Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
    Sun, 18 Mar 2012 15:17:12 -0600
    Hey-I am removing the digital control panel that is mounted in the dash of our 84 Westfalia. It is available to anyone that...
  • "EV" Panel Van Sighting???
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 3 Feb 1996 23:41:24 -0500 (EST)
    While in Calgary this week I nearly stuffed he rental Contour into a snow bank as what seemed to be "EV" panel van with...
  • Re: non-VW/panel truck/help!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Apr 96 17:10 CDT
    >old 1966 GMC Panel Truck >what the >blinking light on the dash is? That blinking light means that you intend to turn soon. Unless...
  • FS: grey front doorpanels, also hatch panels
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 16 Nov 2001 13:30:20 EST
    ...also have some rear hatch panels too, grey brown or black. pmail if interested.. chris [text/html]
  • Stuck Side Table
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:44:46 -0500
    ...Is there any technique to open it (without causing damage to the plastic wall panel) besides removing the seat/bed, wall panels, etc.? Budd...
  • FS: vanagon doorpanels (front, sliding, side, hatch etc..grey/blue/tan)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 28 Feb 2005 16:51:10 EST
    ...front doorpanels, sliding doorpanels, rear hatch panels, interior side panels..etc.. grey/blue/tan/black..etc. specify year, color, power or non power.. ships...
  • Re: Solar Electricity for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Wed, 9 Nov 94 18:11:59 PST
    Jack Agnew writes: > > I have a solar panel for my Westy (it'll work with ANY van) and it is > wonderful - quiet, powerful enough...
  • Adding a Harbor Freight 45 Watt Solar Panel to my Storage Building
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sun, 7 Sep 2014 23:22:11 -0500
    My first email was a review of the solar panel kit I bought. I wanted to unpack and test everything before installing the kit...
  • Re: Deal on solar panels
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 17 Jan 2010 13:38:03 -0500
    ...It has the 45w of panels, a charge controller, 2 lights and some other features. Always question quality with their stuff, but even for...
  • Re: 84 vs. 85 sliding door panel
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 16:05:36 -0700
    ...85 sliding door panel > > In a message dated 6/21/02 3:24:42 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > mwmiller@CWNET.COM writes: > > >> Did you...
  • Re: rear hatch panel clip removal on 90 Carat
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 2 Oct 2005 00:52:47 EDT
    ...take your time, and dont mess your hatch panel up.. chris
  • Solar panel, aux. battery, generator etc...
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Wed, 9 Mar 2016 11:13:12 -0800
    hi all, I am looking for help regarding solar panel, aux. battery, generator and the such... your share of experiences and advices will be...
  • Re: WTB rear differential lock externals
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 21 Mar 2006 06:48:15 -0800
    ...Failing that, an option for the front switch panel is one from an Audi Quattro. Some of these have similar setups to what a...
  • Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Tue, 8 Oct 2013 09:30:10 -0400
    ...I don't know why but the other morning I woke up with the thought of why not add a solar panel to the...
  • Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Mon, 5 May 2008 16:08:08 -0700
    ...Also, want the flexibility of potentially adding a second 135 watt panel, on special occasions (since the permanently mounted one would be above the...
  • RP classifieds
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 21 Oct 1996 17:57:07 +0100
    ...13,900.00 Eurovan; Panel; 62 kW; 9/93; 64 Tkm; Long Wheelbase; DM 17,150.00 Eurovan; Panel; 81 kW; 5/94; 78...