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'84 Wolfsburgs, and sunroof vans...(was: Re: Reimo bed hinges
Historical mailing list
Sat, 15 Mar 2003 00:48:59 EST
In a message dated 3/14/03 10:53:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, drillock@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > and I think most or all...
Re: Rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:41:53 -0400
...Rear hatch > >>> > >>> It sounds like the hinges are still binding. Might try loosening hinge > >>> bolts slightly either at the door jamb or on the...
Re: Sorry about the test post everyone I'm having gerry trouble
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 24 Jan 2009 10:54:23 -0800
...full Westy poptop set up .........main roof, front roof rack, hinges, latch, brackets, support bar etc. etc.....everything but the tent and the rubber...
Re: new owner of 82 diesel Westy, with a few questions
Historical mailing list - freeholder
Sun, 21 Jul 2002 21:36:38 -0700
...It hinges over. > runs nice. the top is very dirty. I power washed my top, and it really made a huge difference. Bill
Re: Vanagon Middle Seats
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 28 May 2003 15:30:40 EDT
...It > looks like the passenger side seat hinges forward to allow access to > the back seats. Was this an option? Any idea what years...
Re: rear seat foam
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Sun, 24 Jul 2005 09:24:13 -0700
Hi Nate I would stick with the 4" foam due to the possible problems with the distance between the seat hinges while opening the...
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Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
Tue, 13 Apr 2021 22:23:03 -0700
...The latch striker plate is adjustable as is the bracket > that the hinges fit into . You can level the box and get it closing...
Re: Another one of those grounding issues
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:11:55 -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: Z-bed cushions interchangeability?
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Aug 2014 02:20:35 -0400
...standard 7 passenger rear seat into a sofabed with their special hinges and brackets. My buddy has a '68 seven passenger deluxe bus with...
Re: Westy top in Colorado
Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
Wed, 7 Jul 2004 22:32:05 -0400
...tree,) but it does have a full poptop in great condition, hinges look perfect, everything is there, no mold, needs a poptop seal, and...
Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 2 Jan 2002 11:27:24 EST
...David Marshall at Fast Forward Tuning in Canada sells these hinges for Westy bench/beds. Available from Germany as well, of course. I mistakenly...
Re: Reasonable price for 85 Westy poptop, how to remove and transport
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 4 Jan 2005 08:29:12 -0800
...Get the front part of the upper bed along with the bed hinges and both sections of pad if you want an upper bed...
fridge and other doors
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 31 May 1999 10:44:09 -0700
...Then I pushed the hinges back on the plywood (they were tight) and replaced the screws. I did the same thinge with the screws...
Re: Supporting the pop top to remove the frame
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Fri, 14 Aug 2015 17:23:28 -0400
...bldg supply store, or maybe you have something laying around? The hinges at the back of the van should keep it from skewing left...
Re: Strap a raft to the roof?
Historical mailing list - Mary K Creasy
Thu, 1 Jul 2010 18:45:05 -0400
...I loop some rope around the rear hinges from the top to tie the rears. Loop a rope ( I use webbing and fish it...
Re: 3rd party z-bed
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Tue, 16 Dec 2003 18:56:14 -0800
...The kit gives you the hinges and hardware that turn this into > what the Europeans call a "rock and roll bed" - that is, one...
Re: Map pocket on the passenger door -- Now what?
Historical mailing list - Fuzzy :philippe
Mon, 21 Oct 2002 21:08:05 -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: Propex heater output experience?
Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
Tue, 8 Feb 2000 09:44:38 -0500
...Just make cut-outs for the pull down handle and hinges. If you use this, be sure to vent out moisture between it and...
Re: Grey Westy Refrigerator Door
Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:45:37 +0000
...and low for a grey > >> refrigerator door + the wooden frame it hinges to. Can anyone point me > in > >> the right direction or have one...
Re: Seat Modifications
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Fri, 23 Nov 2001 17:52:24 -0800
...Seat Modifications > Z-Line make hinges that that convert a Vanagon rear seat to a bed - but > I'd check the wrecking yards to...
Re: westy kitchen operation
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Wed, 10 Aug 2005 23:22:42 -0400
...the newer type has a smaller flap that hinges at the bottom and uses an easily breakable plastic key with a single 'tooth'. Make...
Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Tue, 4 Feb 2020 13:37:09 -0500
...which still works, but I replaced the rubber seals at the hinges which had died & started to leak. The lumber yard items were about...
Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:26:41 -0700
...Seems like I need to go to Go Westy for some parts like stainless steel bolts for the top latch, hinges , luggage rack cleats...
Re: looking for a front reciever
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Wed, 11 Sep 2013 22:21:18 +0000
...Took my angle grinder and trimmed off the area straight across the back of the carrier right at the hinges. I used two U...
Re: "Z-Bed" Ad Corrected (Seattle)
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:51:04 -0800
...Without a photo of the hinges, there is no way to determine if that has been done to your seat. Regards, BenT
Re: Tach Installation
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Mon, 20 May 2002 02:32:27 -0400
...To make that swap all that is required is to rearrange the pins in the plug that goes to the panel (it hinges open...
Re: Frtidge Door Mod (Need feedback)
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sat, 13 Nov 2004 18:18:50 -0700
...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: Hanging flaps in heater box
Historical mailing list - M Kaz
Thu, 5 Oct 2000 09:46:16 -0400
...falls off. > > Fixes -- 1) new middle section (that's where the hinges are) and new flaps; > 2) build up the pin thickness with epoxy...
Re: Pelican-style dividers for under the Westy back seat
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:02:19 -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: Removing A/C in '85 Westy?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 26 Aug 2005 12:09:25 EDT
...I am also going to be needing a cabinet door and hinges for the top cabinet > if anyone has one available. I can pay...
Re: Headlight Problem Solved....Dennis H.
Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:23:18 -0700
...Van-Caf� spare mod and later tried using the same drop-hinges with the > clamshell, with 2" shaved off its rear end near the...
Re: Westfalia-Yakima rack questions
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Mon, 22 Sep 2003 13:40:36 -0700
...Mark in AK 87 Westy Syncro Hey all, I use the gutter mounts adapters in the rear attached to the bolts for the hinges...
Update - Problem with Seller on thesamba - skylight parts now needed.
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
Thu, 26 Jul 2007 11:30:03 -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: Rear hatch
Historical mailing list - David McNeely
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 17:16:36 -0700
...Rear hatch > > It sounds like the hinges are still binding. Might try loosening hinge > bolts slightly either at the door jamb or on the...
Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 3 May 2017 20:37:06 +0000
...The one you show has two right angle hinges, for lack of a better description. I could sent you a picture of mine for...
Re: Grey Westy Refrigerator Door
Historical mailing list - BenT
Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:00:29 -0700
...and low for a grey >>> refrigerator door + the wooden frame it hinges to. Can anyone point me in >>> the right direction or have one...
Re: Was E15 fuel, now Snake Oil
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:10:18 -0800
...3-IN-ONE is ideal to use on tools, rollers, hinges, in-line skates, wheels... nearly everything that moves. >> Cheers, >> David
Re: Westy Water Filler Solution!
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Sun, 1 Oct 2000 23:51:08 EDT
...plastic key opens top which hinges out and down. >
Re: Slider Hinge
Historical mailing list - Gene P
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 13:45:39 -0700
...Same with every pic I’ve seen of new hinges. If they eliminated that cap (upper hinge link seal) there must still be a...
Re: Air conditioner for camping
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 29 Mar 2002 19:22:49 -0600
...The > seat > bottom itself hinges forward and provides full access to the top and > back > of the unit. The unit has no drain, but...
Re: poptop raise assist
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Thu, 8 Feb 2007 09:56:15 -0800
I have seen many a canvas, including one of mine, that got ripped up by the hinges and got all sorts of black marks...
Re: Carrying a canoe, Was: Re: Rain Gutter Adapter Locations
Historical mailing list - Sam Moore
Sun, 29 Jun 97 11:47:57 -0500
...With the hatch open loop a line around each of the hinges. >Tie down the canoe rear between the hinges. (In the front use...
Re: Oversize Spare tire fitment in clamshell holder question
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Fri, 23 Sep 2016 11:42:31 -0500
...I re used the factory hinges and built a new frame to hold it up. Currently working on building my own swing away tire...
Re: Is the pop top really worth it? I hear they are noisey
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:13:41 -0500
...If the roof is noisy, then have a close look at > the hinges and latches and make sure there isn't something wrong with...
Re: Deluxe dash console
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 10 Apr 2005 18:02:37 -0400
...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: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Tue, 21 Aug 2012 11:23:28 -0700
...rope over the rear that is attached to the rear hatch hinges. When camping I just remove the latter tiedowns and the kayak stays...
'57 Resoration Preparation
Historical mailing list - Mike White
Fri, 8 Mar 1996 10:23:21 MST
...That's like $160 for a set! Has anyone revived a door with screwed up hinges. My drivers door has the infamous sag. Anyone...
Re: Eurovan Weekender Westfalia Conversion
Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
Thu, 19 Aug 1999 13:55:04 -0500
...After all the hardest >part of this project would be the design on paper and procurement of the >hardware (sink, stove, hinges, etc.). > >It...
Re: Q on converting bus to a camper
Historical mailing list
Fri, 20 Jan 95 10:43:16 gmt
...get the plates that are riveted inside the roof, under the hinges. If I was to do it again I wouldn't bother using...
Re: GRRRR! (was RE: Raising poptop with kayak on roof)
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Sat, 20 Mar 2004 21:23:15 -0500
...Thanks also to those who warned me about raising the roof with the boat and possible damage to the hinges, springs, or other mechanisms...
Re: fine tuning catalogue
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 17 Oct 2004 21:42:27 -0400
...The one I have was from Bike Nashbar, It hinges down so that you can open the back hatch. I have found it to...
Re: 'fridge: saggy door, wimpy latch
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 25 Feb 2000 15:02:22 -0800
...Then I pushed the hinges back on the plywood (they were tight) and replaced the screws. I did the same thinge with the screws...
Re: Crazy pop-top modification idea
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Mon, 4 Jul 2011 15:19:10 -0700
...bed and raising it there, but keeping the sides, front and hinges etc so it could still be raised up to create that extra...
Camping stuff I built for my Vanagon (non-Westy)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 6 Sep 1996 17:44:28 -0400
...The door hinges are on the side nearest the front of the van. The upper 1/3 of the box is the cupboard area...
Re: Hatch identification
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Thu, 23 Sep 2021 13:12:29 -0400
...No hinges. But window and internal cover all in very good shape. > > Color is faded to a lovely salmon color. > > I gave away many...
Re: Slider Hinge
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:15:22 -0800
...with the new hinge adds to my leeriness about the aftermarket hinges. GoWesty warns that their hinge (out of stock anyway) will not work...
Re: Sliding door extension help
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 12 Jul 2001 12:04:15 +0200
...For hinges extended three or more inches, the track also has to be shortened three or more inches. If you don�t do this...
Re: camper conversion
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sun, 30 Dec 2001 06:07:01 EST
...I do have a pop-top with hinges but no canvas for sale here in Almonte, near Ottawa, ON., if your interested. It's...
Re: Pop top weight
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:49:25 -0500
...This is the 2 fiberglass sections, legs, mounts, hinges, >>> canvas. >>> The total was close to 135 lbs. This did not include any upper >>> bed...
Re: Poptop Raise Assists
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 3 Feb 2007 12:58:26 -0800
...Rubber feet keep it from slipping. > > > > Of course you should carefully lubricate the hinges both at the rear > > (they're plastic bushings) and at...