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  • Re: 1990 Westfalia For Sale -> newer seats in 1982 westy
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Thu, 30 Jun 2011 06:39:54 -0700
    Why not remove the arm rests from the door panel? Remove door panel, remove two screws (or three), replace door panel. Works for me...
  • Vanagon Body Panels (European Source?)
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Mon, 14 Oct 1996 17:39:55 -0400
    Called Mill Supply today to find out that they no longer carry any body panels for the Vanagon, I was looking for rear fenders...
  • Re: fender parts
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:30:38 EST
    ...panel > > as it is not removable. > Trust me, It's All Removable ! :o) > ( even the guitar ! ) > . > > > yea i have a '90 vanagon parts van...
  • Re: FS rare westy sofabed front panel with DOOR...also other sofabed
    Historical mailing list - John
    Fri, 14 Jan 2005 22:01:03 GMT
    ...Since he's selling the van, maybe I should consider a switch of this panal with his so I have this door. I'll...
  • Re: Sliding Door stubborn
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Mon, 7 Aug 2006 09:54:53 -0600
    ...As I recall, there is some > "bootsrap" issue in removing the panel where the door must open to > get the panel off in the...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Solar Package Link Needed
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 20 May 2015 18:33:23 -0700
    ...But annoying also as the panel size is just that bit too big to fit on luggage rack. Not that it's a big...
  • Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Need advice on welding Vanagon body panel
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:07:20 +0000
    ...Vanagon mailing list <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>, Diesel-Vanagon <Diesel-Vanagon@groups.io> Subject: [Diesel-Vanagon] Need advice on welding Vanagon body panel I...
  • Re: getting the fan blower switch out...Haynes
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 28 Jul 2007 11:17:40 -0700
    ...No Vanagon in stock so checked the Haynes catalog and it seems they only publish one for aircooled Vanagons. There may be helpful hints...
  • Update: Nudist Goat Farmer's 59 Panel
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Wed, 3 Apr 1996 16:25:38 -0600 (CST)
    ...Bugs; '60 & '61 Double Cabs, Certified VW Nut! '59 Panel,'63 Camper,'84 Vanagon GL; '87 Golf GL /V\ Membership Coordinator for the Vintage...
  • Re: Solar controller question..semi off topic.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:09:10 -0700
    ...Vanagon this is adequate to keep me in laptop, smart phone, sat. radio etc when on extended camping trips. For that larger 75w panel...
  • Re: Interior panel & folding table for 90 Syncro multivan
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 17 Oct 2013 07:23:47 -0700
    ...The plastic side panel and table stick out from the wall. The vans with this setup used a narrower rear seat assembly so the...
  • Re: Removing door trim
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 1 Mar 2001 08:23:51 -0700
    ...Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "Loretta Abbott-Kennon" <SyncrogalVW@CS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 11:33 PM...
  • Re: Westy Water/Battery Level Display Panels Available Again
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 8 Nov 2014 05:09:41 -0500
    These panels are available in brown and grey from the same place the indicator panels are coming from. See here: <http://www.vwbusshop.de...
  • Re: [Syncro] Replacement for hatch panel?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 2 Feb 2009 01:01:44 -0800
    ...I'm doing this to some front door panels for my Doka. Failing all of that, you can always go the used panel route...
  • Searching for gray drivers door panel, rear bed cushion, GL/Westy
    Historical mailing list - Karl - Westy Ventures
    Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:41:46 -0800
    ...Could use one from a std van and cut down. Also a decent condition door panel for the driver's door, gray vinyl w...
  • Replacing lower vanagon sliding door skin
    Historical mailing list - B Feddish
    Sun, 4 Mar 2018 13:05:09 +0000
    I replaced the right side rear panel on my 83.5 and that was pretty straightforward. I will do the left side when we...
  • Re: Ideas for front speaker mounts not in doors
    Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
    Fri, 4 Aug 2017 20:44:30 -0400
    ...Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > I have an 85 Westy that we got all new interior for including new front > door panels. The...
  • Instrument panel circuit film needed (1986 or later)
    Historical mailing list - email99
    Fri, 23 Apr 2010 11:58:00 -0400
    I'm looking for an instrument panel Circuit Plate, P/N 251 919 059K (i.e. the electrical circuit film on the back of...
  • Interior panel & folding table for 90 Syncro multivan
    Historical mailing list - Paul van Dyck
    Thu, 17 Oct 2013 09:34:42 -0400
    I would like to add an interior panel and folding table-preferably grey- to my '90 tin top multi with rear facing buckets. It...
  • Re: Vanagon rust
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Sun, 2 Apr 2006 11:47:23 +0200
    Hi, I've pulled the inside panels, and it looks OK in there. There are 2 holes at the end, out to the rearwheels...
  • Re: me too (solar)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:59:37 -0400
    Yah, I could go to the trouble of putting yet another hole in the side of the van. I'd have to use a...
  • Re: Westy kitchen LED panel overlay
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:43:04 -0600
    ...It's a replacement overlay for flaking, peeling and rusting front >> panels for 83-up vanagons. It's in brown, of course, because that...
  • Re: Body & Fender Resource Needed
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 5 Dec 2005 10:35:57 -0500
    ...van was originally built with, > i dont care how good of a bodyman you are.. i guarantee the seams around a > replaced panel will...
  • Re: westy tent info needed
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Aug 1997 14:29:31 -0600
    ...Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu> > Subject: westy tent info needed > Date: Wednesday, August 06, 1997 2:16 PM > > Hi, anybody...
  • stats: see if you like this any better. :P
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 23 Jan 95 16:46:13 CST
    ...9 89 Vanagon 3 78 Bus 11 90 Vanagon 8 79 Bus 5 91 Vanagon 4 Microbus 48 - Camper 16, Panel 6, Pickup 7...
  • Re: Paint job pricing
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Sat, 10 Aug 2013 23:02:37 -0600
    ...owner bought all these seals prior to taking the van to Everest. They also removed the camping fixtures from the driver side panel below...
  • Re: rust repair
    Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
    Fri, 9 Mar 2001 10:09:33 -0500
    ...Joe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrew Payton" <zenlunatic42@USA.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 9:50 AM Subject: rust...
  • Part request interior panel
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 26 Dec 2022 18:33:32 +0000
    Yep Eric, I hear you.  On my 85 Tintop, right there on that Passenger Side rear panel, gouges into vinyl.  Happened before me!  Maybe...
  • Re: Luggage PV Panel?
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:55:21 -0700
    ...run to the solar panel in the sun With that being said have not actually used it my van has been the body shop...
  • Sliding Door button cheap and plenty
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 7 Aug 2006 11:17:01 -0500
    ...As I recall, there is some >> "bootsrap" issue in removing the panel where the door must open to >> get the panel off in the...
  • Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 17 Jun 2007 15:06:34 -0700
    ...2) Derate solar panel specs by 10-15% 3) Increase calculated estimated usage by 25% 4) Put panel in sun and van in shade...
  • LED taillights WAS: Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 6 Feb 2008 23:12:19 +1300
    ...Or a plastic or metal panel color-matched to the van. The panel could have a cutout for the licenseplate flap, or be two...
  • Re: 90 Carat doorspeakers, 6" upgrade
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Sat, 29 Jun 2002 17:57:11 -0700
    ...Brent Christensen ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark Keller" <kelphoto@HIGHSPEEDPLUS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, June 28, 2002 11:31 PM Subject...
  • Re: Solar panel question
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 16:41:40 -0800
    ...only need one set of leads >> running back to the van from the panels. >> Also---can anyone recommend a good PVM solar charge controller...
  • Re: Neat Toy for EV (or Vanagons...)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 11 Dec 1996 14:47:33 -0500
    ...This panel pops off, so it makes an easy place to string > the wire for the outside sensor. I strung the wire across the...
  • Other famous van drivers...
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Oct 1995 06:43:11 -0400 (EDT)
    ...He was being interviewed in his panel van, complete with a bed and paneling while driving cross country. The clip lasted about 5 minutes...
  • Re: removal of rear door panel
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:48:33 -0800
    ...NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, November 10, 2006 7:52 PM Subject: Re: removal of rear door panel > The best is...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge Lit? 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:45:07 -0400
    ...There's a single black wire behind the panel that connects it -- it's not integrated into the main panel plug. Yours, David
  • Part# Air-intake behind panel
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 15 May 1997 17:56:00 +0200
    ...air-intake manifold which sits behind the panel in the top left rear corner of the van: 251 129 533 manufacturer code KYS This...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 17 Apr 2005 (#2005-314)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:45:25 -0400
    ...A 36 watt (maybe only 18 watt) solar panel was a couple hundred bucks. It also was about 3 feet long by 16 inches...
  • Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:48:15 -0700
    ...and it slid right off. >>> >>> Maybe the 1984 van have their panels mounted differently? >> You panel attachment has been modified-stock 84 westy has...
  • Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Tue, 13 Jan 2015 22:21:06 -0800
    ...Jeff Schwaia; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van Very nice, what's the little emblem below the driver's...
  • Re: Wall mount table
    Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
    Wed, 24 Oct 2001 13:40:28 -0700
    ...Instead, I made a cutout in my original pressboard/vinyl paneling into which the table is more or less recessed when folded down. Paneling...
  • Re: vanagon body panels
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:42:31 -0600
    Maybe I missed something in trimmed text, but I didn't see what panels you were wanting to find. I haven't done this...
  • Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 9 May 2011 06:49:07 -0700
    ...use their van differently. I was reacting to your conversation regarding an 8 awg wire to run power to the fuse panel via E3...
  • Re: Rust on hookup panel on Westy
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 11 Oct 2006 07:57:39 EDT
    ...Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: Well it's time to finally address the rust on the body panel with the camper...
  • FS 85 Vanagon Owners and Other Manuals
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 27 Oct 2004 12:48:13 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: WTB: Beige door panel for 1986 Westy Friends, My door panel finally gave up the ghost, and now it...
  • Re: Panel Voltmeter for Digitool
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Sat, 23 Feb 2002 03:19:34 -0600
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Panel Voltmeter for Digitool >Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2002 21:33:37 -0600 > >I have been making myself a...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Solar Package Link Needed
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 20 May 2015 14:46:08 -0700
    ...renogy 100w solar panel > <http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=renogy+100w+solar+panel&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=34715182488&hvpos...
  • Re: solar charge controller
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 19 Sep 2013 00:03:44 -0700
    ...While testing my setuo back home in vancouver bc, really dark cliud cover seemed to hinder panel voltage output more so than a recent...
  • Re: Roof Racks
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Sat, 3 Jun 1995 07:53:48 -0500 (CDT)
    ...in the GROOVE" \\ \\// // '60 Double-Door Panel General Registry Of Ozarks' \\ \/ // '69 Bus (Sunroof) Volkswagen Enthusiasts \\ //\\ // '81 Vanagon (Sunroof) bhufford@ozarks.sgcl.lib.mo...
  • Wall mount table
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Seleen
    Wed, 24 Oct 2001 10:02:43 -0400
    ...panel or any other table designs to use back seat and jump seat with a table in between. Thanks. Chuck Seleen 91 Vanagon GL...
  • How Can I Get Rear Hatch Off (Including Inside Panel Fasteners) '87 Wolfsburg GL
    Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
    Sat, 18 May 2002 18:36:51 +0200
    ...it is the wires, window washer tube, and interior panel (especially this damn panel) that are freaking me out! First... It seems as though...
  • clock light
    Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
    Sat, 3 Oct 1998 11:40:02 -0400
    To replace the light bulb for illuminating the digital clock, you need to first remove the instrument panel cover (pull toward the driver seat...
  • body panel seams anatomy and rust mitigation
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Mon, 22 Oct 2018 09:38:24 -0400
    ...vertical panels have a 90 degree bent section on each that are parallel to each other and extend deeper into the van than I...
  • Re: panel clips
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 8 Apr 2007 14:20:59 EDT
    ...seriously the only clips i ever break are the rear hatch panel clips on a carat or wolfsburg.. ive rarely ever broken a front...
  • Re: Electric Lock Disconnect?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Tue, 13 Nov 2007 16:32:53 -0800
    On my '87 Westy I didn't need to take the whole panel off. The connector is probably reachable if you start popping it...
  • FS: 1971 Type 2 Panel Van $1500 from Vanagon trade-in
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 12 Jun 2003 09:03:08 EDT
    ...If you look at the Samba, you will find that panel vans in similar condition are usually around $2500. I am asking $1500. For...
  • Re: Re; Audi Gauges and David Marshall
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Fri, 12 Mar 1999 17:40:51 -0800
    ...Is >it easier to remove the heater panel and cut the opening, or do it with >the panel in place. I noticed in the...
  • Re: Power Window Switches
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 20 Nov 1999 12:47:40 EST
    Kirk, you can remove the switch without taking off the door panel. Just tilt the switch frame away from the door panel a little...