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  • Re: Looking for a bus
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 19 Jan 95 11:30:06 AST
    ...this is a panel van, no windows in sides, except for a louvered/fine-mesh one in sliding door interior: panelled in white plastic...
  • Re: model year differences?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 02:26:46 EST
    ...metallic paint first introduced on '84 GL's GL westys got a nicer velour interior w/ capt chairs in '85 up sliding door changed...
  • Re: westy speaker location.
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Mon, 13 Sep 1999 02:44:17 -0700
    ...windows >open. > 7. Position the 6x9's anyway you want. Let the wiring be on the long >side and set them outside the sliding...
  • Re: Opinion on Long Trip w/young driver to Florida from Texas
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:18:41 -0600
    ...experience, Vanagons have sufficient places to puke out of. > Those sliding side windows are great. > Change the oil, give it a once over, be...
  • Odds and Ends-Before the crusher
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 4 Feb 2002 08:18:25 -0600
    ...Rubber guides, mouldings from roll up front windows if its in good condition. Rear hatch gasket. #9. Seats, Door Panels, Arm Rests, Sliding door...
  • Re: Unflattering '99 EuroVan review in Detroit News
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 7 Jan 1999 04:03:44 -0800
    ...I was shocked to come out last week and find the sliding side door > frozen shut when the temperature was about 20 degrees. And...
  • Is '78 a good year
    Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
    Wed, 20 Sep 95 17:20:11 PDT
    ...Some folks prefer the sliding side windows over the earlier "vent wing" type too. I wouldn't put too much emphasis on the exhaust...
  • Re: Cutting a Vanagon into quarters!
    Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
    Tue, 17 Apr 2001 05:16:58 -0700
    ...done where the rear opening of the sliding door stops across the window on the other side. Total time - 2 minutes! Cut through it...
  • Re: vent question
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Tue, 20 Sep 94 8:36:24 PDT
    ...Oh, by the way, the vents you're referring to are suppose to keep the side windows defrosted. Now on my camper, the top...
  • Re: Weekender cooking
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:39:36 -0500
    ...On the outboard side is a folding shelf which can be lifted into place when the sliding door is open. I do my cooking...
  • Re: Misc. dumb questions
    Historical mailing list - Kristin Dewey
    Tue, 7 Jul 1998 03:24:19 EDT
    ...clean Andy Gump toilet "doesn't smell"? *One of my sliding side windows won't lock...can I replace the locking mechanism somehow? Or...
  • Re: New Eurovan info...
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Sun, 14 Jun 1998 11:56:07 -0400
    ...safety belt pretensioners > > Comfort... > Power windows, with "one-touch" UP & down, pinch protection > > 170cid V6 > > ------ > > Small sticker on sliding door window... > > US/Canadian parts...
  • Re: question: '76 or '77, possible purchase, what to look for
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Mar 1996 20:10:58
    ...No sliding windows in back. All cabinetry on drivers side. >Body has, well, cracks in a few places where looks like swiped >something lightly...
  • SA dash? was:Re: Custom Instrument Pod
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Thu, 20 Feb 2003 02:44:10 EST
    ...There are signs of upgrades on the later South African models as far as larger windows, larger brakes, larger wheels, upgraded grill, the option...
  • Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 7 Jul 2005 16:55:10 -0400
    ...Volks Cafe oversized spare tire carrier side step bra silver reflective window insulation pads for all windows "secret audio" radio and 6 disc CD...
  • Re: model year differences?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Sellitti
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 05:53:24 -0500
    ...metallic paint first introduced on '84 GL's GL westys got a nicer velour interior w/ capt chairs in '85 up sliding door changed...
  • FS: 1990 Vanagon - $4500
    Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
    Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:37:38 -0800
    ...Drivers side low beam and Passenger side high beam cracked, no hole just cracks, taped up, Windshield recently replaced - slight tint, all other windows...
  • FOR SALE: 1984 Wolfsberg GL Westfalia $7,000
    Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
    Tue, 27 Oct 1998 15:57:38 -0800
    ...skylight, seal, operator housing ($120, 8/98) new mosquito screens for sliding windows ($100, 8/98) dash cover ($40, 9/8) new rear struts...
  • FS: 1990 2.1L Vanagon Base - $4500
    Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
    Thu, 4 Apr 2002 23:10:31 -0800
    ...Drivers side low beam and Passenger side high beam cracked, no hole just cracks, taped up, Windshield recently replaced - slight tint, all other windows...
  • Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a Net Project
    Historical mailing list - email99
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:24:34 -0400
    ...removed $8084 sliding windows (R & L) Removed before crushing the transmission donor. $4084 rear side windows (R & L). $2084 triangular vent windows (R & L...
  • Re: vans
    Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
    Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:39:38 -0500
    ...Volks Cafe oversized spare tire carrier side step bra silver reflective window insulation pads for all windows "secret audio" radio and 6 disc CD...
  • Re: known Vanagon problems
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 27 Aug 2004 11:06:16 -0400
    ...front windshield, side seals, side windows > >> 2 - Head Gaskets: need I say more > >> 3 - Water pump: every 50,000 miles > >> 4 - Rear hatch struts...
  • Re: German Tents and new WV Campers?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Nov 1997 13:45:32 -0500
    ...interiors (mostly EV), roof/bumper/hatch racks (including Paulchen), popout and sliding windows, fridges, stoves, etc, and of course those neat tents. If the...
  • insulating a vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
    Wed, 09 Jul 1997 11:42:01 -0700
    ...bundle of the 4"+/- thick fibreglass house insulation in 16" width, standard size - get heavy 8-10-12mil polyethylene film - get thin double sided...
  • Am I asking too much for my van?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
    Fri, 12 Apr 2002 21:58:00 -0700
    ...Drivers side low beam and Passenger side high beam cracked, no hole just cracks, taped up, Windshield recently replaced - slight tint, all other windows...
  • some stuff i did to my buses ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 14 Jan 2001 23:53:35 -0600
    ...one piece just won't curve right sliding side windows are kind of a pain because of the little push-down button ... it's...
  • Re: [Syncro] Just bought a cheap Syncro
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Thu, 9 Jan 2003 07:46:05 -0700
    ...clouding on sliding side windows (has anyone seen this > before) > - Its an 86 so I can pretty much forget my jalousie side > window project...
  • Joker accessories for Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Wed, 6 Feb 2002 18:24:32 EST
    ...The side windows on the Joker are also different. They look to be single-piece plastic. They hinge at the top, so they open...
  • RE: Help from Mexico!
    Historical mailing list - David I. Tanzer
    Sun, 8 Jun 1997 10:12:07 -0400
    ...I'm having= =3D oddly enough, you MIGHT be able to get the sliding windows from a 78-79 t= o work. i'm...
  • More Junkyard Bugs
    Historical mailing list - Erin Lassley
    Sat, 10 Jun 1995 21:29:28 -0500
    ...side whereas the others were sliding doors and this same bus with the split door had the pop-out windows all along the side...
  • For Sale
    Historical mailing list - Dave Ohlemacher
    Thu, 16 Apr 1998 10:09:50 -0400
    ...tread left Power windows w/rear child lock Power locks w/rear child lock Power side view mirrors Manual sliding and tilting sunroof Rear...
  • Re: Speaking of modifications...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 01:31:34 -0600
    ...one piece just won't curve right sliding side windows are kind of a pain because of the little push-down button ... it's...
  • Re: model year differences?
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 08:04:44 -0600
    ...US >'88 wolfsburg got 'full" bodykit with fiberglass sideskirts as well as >bumpers >'88 rear side glass vents standard on all GL's >'89...
  • 1990 VANAGON WEEKENDER - NEED TO SELL SOON!!!
    Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
    Mon, 6 May 2002 12:45:16 -0700
    ...Drivers side low beam and Passenger side high beam cracked, no hole just cracks, taped up, Windshield recently replaced - slight tint, all other windows...
  • Re: Vanagon high-roof sighting
    Historical mailing list - lbart
    Wed, 8 Jan 1997 02:57:15 -0500
    ...It had a white fiberglas > > roof similar to the roof on David Schwarze's Safare camper, with the > > sliding windows on the sides of...
  • Re: 84 wolfs weekender/ any others? (long)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 Jul 1998 19:00:49 EDT
    ...another thing that the '84 WLE passenger vans had that the '87 up WLE's didnt have, was camper style sliding side windows, with...
  • Re: slashed tires, used tires/Who are we?
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Fri, 17 Mar 2000 23:19:37 -0500
    ...When I was 5, my family bought a 1962 microbus, replete with sliding top (what DO you call that?) and the little oval windows...
  • Re: model year differences?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 03:31:34 -0800
    ...metallic paint first introduced on '84 GL's GL westys got a nicer velour interior w/ capt chairs in '85 up sliding door changed...
  • Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
    Historical mailing list - email99
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:43:37 -0400
    ...removed > > $8084 sliding windows (R & L) Removed before crushing the transmission > donor. > > $4084 rear side windows (R & L). > > $2084 triangular vent windows (R & L...
  • LiMBO Want Ads ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 13 Oct 95 12:07:12 CDT
    ...doors, windows, trans, etc. Jim (413) 743-4968, Adams (MA) **** magnetic screen for vanagon sliding door, never used, $50; includes shipping. NOS VW walnut...
  • Re: [Winter]
    Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
    Wed, 8 Dec 1999 09:45:42 -0500
    ...I also laid fiberglass insulation in the ceiling and blocked off and insulated the two rear side windows entirely. I use a regular RV...
  • FS:van stuff! carat alloys,pwr mirrors,sideskirts,captchairs,f-glass bumpers,etc
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Jan 2003 18:36:55 EST
    ...i can ship screened vanagon westy side slider windows - these will fit ALL vanagons from 80-84 regardless or a passenger van or westy...
  • FOR SALE: 1984 Wolfsberg GL Westfalia $6,500
    Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
    Mon, 9 Nov 1998 09:50:56 -0800
    ...skylight, seal, operator housing ($120, 8/98) new mosquito screens for sliding windows ($100, 8/98) dash cover ($40, 9/8) new rear struts...
  • '69 VW Bus for sale.
    Historical mailing list - Amit Ronen
    Wed, 11 Oct 1995 23:35:11 -0700
    ...It has a pop-top that pops up about 5 feet and has two tinted sliding windows in it. ELECTRICAL: The elctrical system all...
  • Re: locked out
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Heidcamp
    Tue, 27 Aug 2002 11:27:28 -0500
    ...In my 80 anyway, the only other way would be to leave the windows open enough to lock the door and slip the key...
  • Re: South African van differences - when they happened
    Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
    Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:37:19 +0200
    ...However I am in the process > of buying a 1993 RSA Microbus 2.5i, and this van does have larger rear > side-windows, the...
  • Re: WTB: Owners manual for 85 GL Weekender
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 14 Aug 2002 00:20:59 EDT
    ...You should have 4 sliding levers. There will be a fan knob to the left and a fan knob to the right. The one...
  • Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:00:45 -0500
    ...removed > > > > $8084 sliding windows (R & L) Removed before crushing the transmission > > donor. > > > > $4084 rear side windows (R & L). > > > > $2084 triangular vent windows (R & L...
  • Re: vans
    Historical mailing list - -------------
    Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:48:38 -0500
    ...Volks Cafe oversized spare tire carrier > side step > bra > silver reflective window insulation pads for all windows > "secret audio" radio and 6 disc CD...
  • Re: B-Quiet application in progress
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:59:23 -0400
    ...In 1988 the rear-most side windows have an added vent along the rear edge. It was necessary to shorten the glass in order...
  • Re: pop out on westy
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Fri, 10 Sep 2004 20:18:58 -0400
    ...out the side panel between the "B" and "C" pillars and > replace it with a slide out section using an old sliding door as...
  • Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 18:10:56 -0700
    ...removed >> >> $8084 sliding windows (R & L) Removed before crushing the transmission >> donor. >> >> $4084 rear side windows (R & L). >> >> $2084 triangular vent windows (R & L...
  • Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
    Historical mailing list - lbmelman
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:01:39 -0700
    ...Drivers side low beam and Passenger side high beam cracked, no hole >just cracks, taped up, Windshield recently replaced - slight tint, all other >windows...
  • Re: Premium parts donor bought, soon to be in custody
    Historical mailing list - frank n. furter
    Mon, 5 Apr 1999 15:00:24 -0700
    ...hit in each > side. > >Both front and rear are supposed to still look > great. Only the interior > >seating and sliding door has been sold...
  • FS '81 Deluxe Westy $2800
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sat, 26 Oct 1996 10:12:47 -0400
    ...Some are minor some not so, both rear fender areas pretty trashed, rear left panel caved a bit, left side seam rust, sliding door...
  • RE: Bus Plus Fuss
    Historical mailing list - mdstockr
    Thu, 23 Jan 97 09:03:48
    ...there are also >cupholders (always broken) in this side panel too. there is also a little side >panel on the right, behind the sliding...
  • Re: Another naive battery question
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:25:47 -0500
    ...Also parking the sliding door side to the sun might keep fan from running if windows or skylight are cracked a bit. --- On Wed...
  • Re: Adding a tall top to a non-westie ?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 10 Sep 2011 18:07:03 -0700
    ...from side to side.. right at the forward edge of the upper bed area .. about even with the aft edge of the sliding door...
  • Re: making a vanagon pickup truck!!!
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Mon, 14 Oct 2002 14:18:27 EDT
    ...As for the sliding door, I thought of keeping it as a slider for low lift height. Sorta like a Corvair ramp side but...
  • FS: '78 Bus
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Tue, 29 Oct 96 20:11:32 EST
    ...I think there is also a little bit on the bottom edge of one of the side windows. I've done lots of work...