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  • Re: Side middle window bushings
    Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
    Wed, 9 May 2001 23:26:46 -0400
    ...place without damaging them, the window frame, or the glass. I'm sure there must be some small trick to it that I'm...
  • Re: Window hangers for air conditioners
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
    Fri, 1 Apr 2016 16:01:53 +0000
    ...I have Jonces front window wrap so still trying to see how that could work. On Mon, Mar 28, 2016, 10:19 AM Abel...
  • (F) OKTOBERBUS and Hanging Dawg in North Carolina
    Historical mailing list - Ric Jablonski
    Fri, 4 Sep 1998 08:18:22 EDT
    ...Shirt orders are due soon, and if it works out, will be a big bay window on the back and a small split up...
  • Re: back window - inside wide angle film
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 10:05:35 -0500
    ...damaging the interior > by focusing the sun's rays onto a small area? Hmm...unlikely, I think. It's not a straight magnifying lens...
  • Sounds legit . . .
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 3 Dec 2014 10:35:06 -0800
    ...Those are the only big issues, outher things are small, like the windows need new motors." <http://bend.craigslist.org/cto/4788433411.html> No...
  • Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:46:51 -0400
    ...Small inexpensive items would fast become small expensive items. > > > BenT > > > > On Jun 11, 2011, at 3:57 PM, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
  • westy insights (may only interest old westy nutz)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Fri, 5 May 1995 09:40:43 -0500 (CDT)
    ...As the van changed from the split window to the bubble window the westy interior changed just enuf (sic) to make it infuriatingly *not...
  • Re: Power window disaster, help needed! (update)
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Sun, 31 Jul 2011 19:43:47 -0700
    ...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: 6 month westy trip w/ family & tinting?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Mon, 13 Nov 2006 18:25:48 -0800
    ...My `87 > Sunroof Syncro came > > from its PO with the rear window tinted and it > definitely affects > > my rearward visibility at night, which right...
  • Re: Third Brake Light
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 28 Nov 1998 02:44:01 EST
    ...My goal is to install a high-mounted brake strip-light, either interior or exterior, at the top of the rear deck window (91GL...
  • "Why Ford swears by Volkswagen"
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 3 Feb 1999 10:03:26 -0400
    ...family of 10 standing in front of their WV bus (small oval windows on the side of the roof and a canvas 'sun roof...
  • Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:25:16 -0400
    ...http://www.compactappliance.com/xq/JSP.detailmain/Koldfront_9_000 _BTU_Small_Portable_Air_Conditioner___FREE_SHIPPING/itemID.14956/itemType.PRODUCT/iMainCat.575/iSubCat...
  • Re: Ripoff on Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 17:08:24 -0700
    ...If there is one "big ticket item", load up with smaller stuff and they make good deals on package. I find them to be...
  • Re: Powering a 110V A/C
    Historical mailing list - Steven Cu
    Sat, 11 Apr 1998 18:14:13 +0800
    ...I mount it on the driver's side window and directly plug it to the outlet below the sink. I use a strap to...
  • Re: Van painting cost
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Sat, 1 Oct 2011 09:45:26 -0700
    ...This included some small dents, surface rust >> under the window >> seals, seam rust on both rear quarter panels and right >> front step. I >> removed...
  • cameras for viewing front heater fan
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sun, 28 Dec 2003 10:58:06 -0600
    ...you need a reasonably small video camera. I'll describe what I used and another option. For either, you will need a monitor or...
  • Re: Heaters for winter camping
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Thu, 4 Dec 2008 12:52:20 -0500
    ...A small blower fan > would circulate the air across the heater core. A small inline > circulating pump could be installed in the coolant line...
  • Re: 110 AC Mounting
    Historical mailing list - Phil S.
    Thu, 31 Jul 2003 07:00:44 -0700
    ...I saw a tiny 5000BTU at wallmart that fits 13" high window openings. Phil 84' Westy Tiico --- Fredrich Hesterberg <FredsVW@WEBTV.NET> wrote: > I...
  • Custom rear sliding cabinets
    Historical mailing list - Charles Nighbor
    Sun, 6 Dec 2009 22:55:36 -0800
    ...Any thoughts? Ryan _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live Hotmail gives you a free,exclusive gift. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/hotmail_bl1/hotmail_bl1.aspx?ocid...
  • Re: Chick Magnets & that pesky OXS light
    Historical mailing list - Ellen
    Fri, 6 Mar 2009 11:43:06 -0800
    ...Used a smallish screwdriver to push it in. I got an audible click on the second press. It will be a great drive without...
  • Re: wing window
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 8 May 2013 06:12:54 -0400
    ...On 2013-05-08, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > There is a small pin which holds the...
  • Re: heating ideas (insulating curtain)
    Historical mailing list - Morris H. Arthur
    Mon, 2 Oct 1995 08:43:31 -0400
    ...This way, I have a much smaller space to heat and all my air leaks from the pop-top and louvered windows don't...
  • Re: Bulley manifesto against SUVs/marketing, Few Vanagon words
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Sat, 6 Mar 1999 21:34:16 -0500
    ...I wish it were only a small, defined group of folks (like SUV-drivers) who littered and tore at the fabric of nature. Unfortunately...
  • Heading NORTH on 20w-50
    Historical mailing list - Scott Davis
    Sat, 11 Dec 1999 10:06:15 EST
    ...a small oil leak left a thin film across the rear window (running 20/50). I wonder if a lighter wt. oil would tend...
  • Re: AC While Camping
    Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:34:49 -0400
    ...I open the sliding window behind the drivers door then just slide out a small A/C that is inside the cabinet on drawer...
  • Re: AC Bracket
    Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
    Thu, 4 Aug 2005 21:00:54 -0400
    ...so it won't fit on a Westy with the > smaller sliding windows. Nothing against Westies, I just prefer to use a > Carat of...
  • Re: Leaky sliding window repairs?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Fri, 24 Nov 2006 18:37:58 -0600
    ...l may use a small bead of blacksilicone rather than contact cement or 3M yellow stuff, if nothing else, for a little gap filling...
  • Re: rust repair
    Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
    Fri, 9 Mar 2001 10:09:33 -0500
    ...ve inquired, but there is "Small amount of rust on lower panel drivers side, small spots around 3 windows". I was wonderin if anyone...
  • Re: Rear window washer line problem
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Wed, 3 Mar 2010 17:49:05 -0700
    ...I found a small tubing or vacuum > splice at the FLAPS that bridged the gap. I think was from a variety > pack and I...
  • Re: Gerry
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 15 Dec 2017 11:41:10 -0500
    ...And sense I’m writing anyway here is a small piece of info. I was given a very nice bus orient with a bus...
  • Jail Bars Q
    Historical mailing list - Oxroad
    Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:04:49 -0700
    I have all the 5 oem VW mounts for the rear window jail bars for my Vanagon (the four "end" pieces and the longer...
  • Re: Vent (Wing) Window handle removal
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:34:11 -0700
    ...In a pinch, you can use a small nail with a tip ground flat. A pointed tip instrument would tend to lodge in the...
  • Re: Access to rearlid/washer fluid pump 85 'gonGL
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Sun, 22 Mar 1998 10:31:32 -0700
    ...1998, Judith Barr / Leo Girard wrote: > My rear window sprayer has ceased functioning after a small ding near just > next to the nozzle. The...
  • Re: 1985 Westy with Subaru 2.2
    Historical mailing list - David Hines
    Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:39:52 -0700
    ...The other parts can be purchased from smallcar, fabricated yourself, or found at the hardware / FLAPS stores. The subaru wire harness conversion takes the...
  • Re: Leaking rear side window
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Fri, 13 Aug 2004 08:15:05 -0700
    ...Leaking rear side window A friend's 1990 Westy has a wet mattress from a small leak at the inserts in the back of...
  • Re: removing the stripe
    Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
    Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:07:04 +0200
    ...there are probably several small cracks in the paint from thousands of small rocks hitting the front, so high pressure water might take some...
  • Re: What is that strip?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:15:53 -0400
    ...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: Fwd: Re: Tail lights?
    Historical mailing list - Jose R. Moscoso
    Fri, 27 Aug 1999 17:04:29 -0400
    ...Drilled another small hole in the base of the window (just barely missing the rubber window seal) towards the center of the hatch. Thread...
  • FS: 89 Carat Weekender
    Historical mailing list - Bob Parkinson
    Mon, 3 Jun 2002 19:03:18 -0400
    ...There is some seam rust, and a small dent. Some rust under rear window. Located in Hunt Valley, MD (10 miles due north of...
  • Re: 2006 Sprinter custom built "Westy" photos
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:04:07 -0600
    ...too large for me, but one day I'd like a> > smaller Sprinter with a Poptop.> >> > Here are the photos;> >> > http://californiavan.com/sprintercamper...
  • Re: Another CL project Vanagon from the Tappahannock VA guy
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sat, 7 Sep 2013 13:58:36 +0000
    ...a small hole was > poked in body to right of that light by end loader when someone tried > to move this. Windows good. Tires...
  • Re: parts cd great help
    Historical mailing list - k1cajun
    Tue, 23 May 2000 07:39:45 -0500
    Sudhir Desai wrote: > the parts cd was a great help to me this morning ... > > the only problem i had was that the "window" of...
  • Re: Shop Problems
    Historical mailing list - ray landers
    Wed, 21 Sep 1994 11:12:11 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Would > the Better Business Bureau be of an help? Small claims? > > Thanks in advance! > Thom > welcome to california!!! and not only that, if you...
  • Parting out '87 Wolfsburg Ed. Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 Apr 1999 18:26:47 EDT
    ...window $125 (paint looks nice on both of these, one key mark on the sliding door and a small paint chip with a small...
  • Re: Van painting cost
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
    Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:42:10 -0400
    ...This included some small dents, surface rust under the window >> seals, seam rust on both rear quarter panels and right front step. I >> removed...
  • Re: Window hangers for air conditioners
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Mon, 28 Mar 2016 09:19:29 -0500
    ...Does anyone make something simple like that? The small air conditions you buy today are a lot lighter than the old units, and shouldn...
  • Re: adding a new dash A/C unit?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:01:37 -0700
    ...Outside air can be introduced with the windows if desired." As for size, I am really only concerned with cooling the people in the...
  • Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Thu, 30 Jun 2005 18:12:16 -0400
    ...just at Sams Club and noticed they had a very small AC window > unit > that puts out 5150 btu and is quite energy efficient...
  • Re: Floppy mirror...any fixes that actually work?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 5 Sep 2011 19:47:28 -0700
    ...I had it >> sort of fixed once, by drilling a small hole through the square post inside >> that is supposed to be the friction...
  • Long ..Re:Help Me Before I Spend a Fortune "on an EV"
    Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli~+212.238.2563
    Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:50:02 -0500
    ...I like the tinted windows in the cabin compartment. I don't like small openings affored by the windows. It would be nice to...
  • Re: Removing Power mirrors, outside only method
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:56:11 EDT
    ...Pull out wires > from back of motor assembly (color coded). > > Now remove black motor mount base with smaller phillips screws. > > Then pull entire mirror...
  • Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:57:41 -0700
    ...made >> for a larger window (even on a non-VW) and just trim. Then bend ends over >> a small pipe for correct >> contour. Sheet...
  • Re: Friday non vanagon content what app 2 use for address book
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 15 May 2009 18:04:46 -0500
    ...for a really good Windows based address book and wondering what you may have found. > > Remember the old Windows 3.1 OS? > Remember that...
  • Seattle- 88 Wolfsburg Subaru-Legacy powered van for sale.
    Historical mailing list - Steve Coseo
    Wed, 7 Feb 2001 22:45:01 -0800
    ...I'm going to pursue a SVX installation (see smallcar.com). Details: Orly Blue,A/C, CD, power mirrors,d-locks,windows,cruise, Automatic...
  • Re: Portable Air Conditioner
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Fri, 22 Apr 2016 07:42:14 -0500
    ...to enclose the window unit that works with the <a href="https://goo.gl/photos/NiFCqvaXiYEySdMt7" target="_blank">Franchers front window</a> cover. Any...
  • Removing interior heat (was window tint physics)
    Historical mailing list - Roger Reynolds
    Sun, 9 Mar 2003 10:09:13 EST
    ...since there seems to be some concensus that, with or without window tinting to slow down the energy input into the vehicle's interior...
  • As nice as, but better?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 26 Feb 2007 15:52:27 -0800
    ...more reliable and windows, maybe all this in small trailer format. While this thread isn't one that I'd like to see take...
  • On Deer, cows, etc.(No van content)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 14 Oct 2008 22:13:50 -0700
    ...to get her very long horns back out of the small door window.....without much immediate success...She pretty much trashed the truck, thrashing...
  • Fwd: FS - 93 VW EUROVAN ($3000!)
    Historical mailing list - David Filcoff
    Mon, 1 Nov 1999 16:23:52 -0600
    ...control & power windows...automatic trans > 20mpg hwy, 16 mpg city > > Hate to part with this Van but we got a smaller commuter car. Ready...
  • Re: Window washing
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Mon, 28 Aug 2000 16:58:56 PDT
    ...Bill Davidson <wdavidson@thegrid.net> >Perhaps just taking a small bottle of windex along would be the trick? > > >Bill > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Michael Schiesser...