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• Removing sliding windows and saving the gaskets?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:46:52 -0600
  Anyone have a technique or process for getting them out and not knifing the rubber stuff? Know how to get 'em in, but the...
• Re: Is this a rare van? sunroof van FS cheap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:30:52 EST
  ...COM writes: > today I saw a 71? bay window bus that had a factory sliding roof. not so > much a sunroof, but almost 3...
• Re: noise reduction sound deadening
  Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 10:35:41 -0400
  ...deadening material in there due to the windows. Put some plastic rapped fiberglass insulation in the sliding door and that large panel on the...
• Re:Sliding Door Screens for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Nov 1996 09:33:31 -0600
  ...Sliding door screen $51.86 front windows(2) $34.95 TRIAD MAGNETIC VAN SCREENS 4155 Friendship Ledford Road Winston-Salem NC 27107 (910) 769...
• Re: Screen window for '88 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Reinhold, Matthias
  Mon, 20 Jul 1998 17:59:24 -0400
  ...I wonder if there is any aftermarket "snap-on" screen window for the side sliding window??? Or anyone still have them and willing to...
• Re: for sale: westy side windows and screens - fit all vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Pat Callaghan
  Thu, 29 May 2003 10:32:00 -0700
  ...westy sliding side windows and screens. fit all > vanagons can > > ship. may sell screens seperate if you need a screen > > > > chris > > > > > > Joachim Preiss > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > 1985...
• Re: Genuine VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:34:12 -0500
  VW Vortex Parts lists it a "division channel" for the sliding window. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 20, 2015, at 9:26 PM...
• Re: cold start strategies
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jan 1997 12:58:16 -0500 (EST)
  ...I opened a small sliding window for venting. I left it plugged in all the time and when it was time to leave, I...
• Craigslist Philadelphia Vanagon Engine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Gordon
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 13:59:07 -0500
  ...Dan Gordon "83 Adventurewagen 2.2 Subie needs starter, aux battery system, top windows resealed, and a way to open the sliding door." vanagon...
• Re: sliding window latch removal
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 19:27:14 -0700
  ...Re: [VANAGON] ISO Sliding Window Latch > > > > > > > The little sliding door latch has a screw up > through the bottom. You > > > need a little 90 Degree...
• Recycle
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 13:46:02 -0700
  ...Hookup covers Door checks Straight window mechanism for front door HAVE Pad for over the engine in blue, full width Gasket for sliding door...
• FS: Bubble Window Bus & Westy, KC
  Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
  Tue, 4 Jun 1996 11:35:13 -0500 (CDT)
  Hi All, There are two great deals on reliable Bubble windows here in Kansas City: 1970 Passenger Bus. Red and white from TX. Runs...
• Re: South African bumpers fit 84?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:52:01 EDT
  ...good for the heat.... >> If you want a rear passenger side sliding window, I can get you one from Germany for $350.00 Steve...
• A good lube for sliders
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 22:54:08 -0700
  ...I managed to get one of the sliding windows out of Mellow Yellow. Got it all cleaned up, and have stuck on some of...
• Re: Any advantage to swapping middle windows?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Aug 2007 13:47:27 EDT
  ...gronski@GMAIL.COM writes: > The drivers side middle window is a direct swap with the sliding door > on early model westies. Apart from not...
• Re: window tinting
  Historical mailing list - Robert Smythe
  Fri, 5 May 2006 06:18:42 +0000
  ...Sliding side windows were tinted not "completely" but only where completely accessible so there are dumb looking gaps. I will be watching to see...
• Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 May 2005 00:56:48 EDT
  ...didnt even remove windows, just masked off and spray. did my 84's sliders. has held up for 8 yrs chris
• Re: Nagging Gremlins: Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble, arm rest, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 18:06:27 -0400
  Hello, check the wiper fuse;check your timing;check your expansion tank coolant level. Pray that you have no head gasket leak(toping off...
• Is this a rare van?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 18:52:20 -0500
  Hey all, today I saw a 71? bay window bus that had a factory sliding roof. not so much a sunroof, but almost 3...
• Re: Nagging Gremlins: Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble , arm rest, Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Craig, Jim M. {PCNA}
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 02:10:02 -0500
  ...Temp gauge, Window washer, stumble, arm rest, Sliding door share the 5 buck fix man.. lets see it?? hehe -----Original Message----- From: Roger Sisler...
• Re: Vanagon's glass
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:29:26 -0700
  ...I need help locating glass for the left sliding > window of my 91 vanagon GL which is craked; > Anyone knows of a supplier? > > Thanks...
• Re: squeaky side window
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:38:35 -0400
  ...Karl ******************************************************** The aluminum screened sliding window on the sides of my Westy scream like a banshee when slid back and forth. Especially in a...
• Parts for sale, cheap
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 26 Mar 1998 16:11:59 -0500
  Parts for sale, most off a 1987 GL Syncro Westfalia (shipping extra): - driver's side door, w/ crank windows, standard mirror, no interior panel...
• Glimpse of westy
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 12:13:56 -0400
  ...the driver had his window open, non-power mirrors. Looks like he had a fresh scrape on the sliding door and passenger side rear...
• Sliding door won't close.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 8 Jan 2011 19:47:17 -0500
  ...door through 2 open windows. That's too cold to be reasonable. I know I need a new sliding door roller system, but was...
• Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 13:34:20 -0800
  ...https://shufti.blog/2011/11/17/vanagon-sliding-window-rain-screen-improved/ Let me know how it compares in shape and size to Toms...
• Vanagon window
  Historical mailing list - Jazz...
  Thu, 8 Jul 1999 12:40:10 CDT
  ...in and smashed the window that slides back and forth on the sliding door. Well, I got this window replaced and now it won...
• Fw: Re:Sliding windows / Rear Ventilation/ rear exhaust vents / D pillar opening windows FIXED LINKS
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:45:10 -0700
  ...air vents and a modified pair of side > sliding windows to the D pillar windows of the 87 syncro. > Even though with this design...
• Re: Part # questions
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:54:30 -0500
  ...the sliding door handle work on the early door? Old one appears to be NLA. > 3) I know the late rear windows (with flow...
• Re: Painting gearbox casings?
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 16:22:41 -0400
  ...http://stores.ebay.com/rdsrds123 I just got two side sliding windows with black anodized aluminum frames and tinted glass. Neat. havent seen too...
• Re: parting out Tri-Star doublecab
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Sat, 23 Aug 2008 17:18:00 -0400
  ...What's the "Blue Book" value? $5,000? I inquired about the rear sliding windows, he only had one. $225. Ken Lewis http://neksiwel...
• Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Thu, 19 May 2005 07:22:10 -0700
  ...Surely >there's someone here who's actually pulled a side window, no? Anyone? > > >The sliding side windows are the hardest ones to remove...
• Re: Looking for glass
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Aug 2012 20:34:51 -0400
  ...He/she/they broke the sliding window on the slider door. So far, no one (VW, glass shops, local pick-n-pulls) seems to...
• tons of VW stuff for sale!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Nov 1998 13:17:10 EST
  ...back seat bottom -'68-'79 bug decklid rain tray (keeps rain off engine) -Beetle fenders, '67 down -Bus sliding side window, '68-'79 -Bus...
• Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Sun, 17 Mar 2024 12:49:58 -0700
  ...follows the top of the window seal) but apparently it does not > interfere with the opening of the sliding door. > > Karl. > > On Sun, Mar...
• Re: Sliding door repair
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 18:27:24 -0500
  ...So, while doing this, one of the areas to be renovated was the RH rear window frame and sliding door track. Yesterday, I got...
• Re: Window-unit A/C?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 12:46:39 -0500
  ...could build a mounting panel to fit in one of the > sliding > window openings. Does anyone make a power invertor stout enought to > run...
• Re: Window fell down
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 01:17:41 -0500
  ...Sounds like your window regulator broke. Door handle is held on with 4 screws. Two are hidden under plastic tabs. Pry the tabs up...
• Re: Bay window bus rims on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 21 Jun 2021 21:11:32 -0700
  ...That barely cleared the sliding door. The tire actually rubbed slightly after some adjustments to get door hinge. That is roughly 1.25” further...
• Re: window clunks & sliding door locks
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 17:44:23 +1200
  Thanks for the advice, folks! Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Molluscophile 69 VW Kombi-Corvair 75 VW Kombi (ex Toyota 3.5 V8) 84...
• Re: Water collecting behind sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 22 Oct 2005 11:39:02 -0400
  ...or is not suposed to go in place of the origional window. Once again, the shop will tell you.They deal with this stuff...
• Re: 3 Buses in One?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 8 May 2007 15:33:25 +1200
  >What would a bus look like with a Splittie Front, Bay Window Side and a >Vanagon Rear??? Hideous!! The Bay was a modified Split...
• parting out vanagons and campers, need anything?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 Mar 2001 17:24:13 EST
  ...sliding doors, camper stuff, sink cabinets, etc -'80 westy, 2.0L aircooled engine, 4spd trans, poptop, camper interior, swival seat mechanisms, westy windows. screens...
• Parts - Free for shipping
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 17:54:17 +0000
  ...Westy windows), Rear window (defroster style) Rear lid (w or w/o glass) (no lock, no wiper motor) Front doors (with windows), Sliding door...
• Re: A successful tour in the 84/inline 4 (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Ensing
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 02:16:38 EDT
  ...onto the opened sliding door window. or just the aluminum frame of the window. or be held securely by the window being closed on...
• Re: Sliding Door Screen Removal
  Historical mailing list - Paul Connelly
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 10:04:30 -0600
  ...Sliding Door Screen Removal > Another method to remove the screen is to open the sliding window and push > down and inward (towards the inside...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:25:33 -0500
  ...is the fix for that: > >>>>> > >>>> http://www.gowesty.com/product/sliding-/3990/sliding- > >> window-screen-lh-rh-?v= > >>>>> > >>>>> Stuart > >>>>> > >>>>>> On Jun 20, 2018, at...
• Re: Magnetic Vanagon Window Screens
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 10:23:26 -0400
  ...The company that makes these also makes a piece for the sliding door. This piece doesn't work so good. >Got JC Whitney Catalog...
• Water collecting behind sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:00:56 -0400
  Hi Volks, I think my passenger side rear window is leaking (I recently replaced it with the ventilating side window). Water is collecting in...
• Re: 50 50 slider in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:26:22 -0700
  ...s side 70/30 window (the > sliding part broke) with a 50/50. Someone sold me a bus window (y'all > helped me figure...
• Re: Sliding window opener
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 18:08:37 -0400
  > Unmounted screwdriver blade from below -- turn with vise-grips or > whatever. has to be very short to clear the metal door. > Was able to...
• Re: Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 23:20:56 -0500
  ...Dish soap and water gets sticky too quick, to allow sliding stuff around, while mounting glass or installing mouldings. This is my professional opinion...
• parts wanted for '86 or newer weekender
  Historical mailing list - MDC Vanagon
  Fri, 3 May 2002 14:36:05 -0700
  ...anyone have the parts out there in the Seattle metro area? also, I'm looking for the much coveted window screens for the sliding...
• Re: A successful tour in the 84/inline 4 (long)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Mon, 13 Aug 2007 00:15:03 -0500
  ...onto the opened sliding door window. or just the aluminum frame of the window. or be held securely by the window being closed on...
• Re: screens for sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:20:56 -0800
  ...Those window screens are a great upgrade. Neil. On 11/22/16, Pat Dooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: >.... the plastic frames are perfect, screen...
• Re: Microbus side-window modification
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Wed, 2 Dec 2009 09:52:03 -0800
  ...I thought you were talking about the sliding rear side windows, which *do* look like a nice mod for my US Vanagon, if only...
• Re: sliding windows in an 84
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 1 Jul 1994 12:30:36 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Does anyone know of a supply house that has > these darn things? I'm using popsicle sticks right now to keep the > windows from...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - whatyears fit?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 12:39:43 EDT
  Might be a good idea, to take a smooth, 1/2" spatula, and as you're lifting and sliding the window seal rubber up...
• Vanagon Models, 1990 - USA
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 13:08:03 -0400
  ...Pastel White, Orly Blue Metallic, Bordeaux Red Metallic (burgundy) Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger...
• Re: Replacement for broken sliding window?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Thu, 7 Aug 2014 23:30:42 -0700
  ...a broken window. 85 Westy, it's the sliding one in the >> rear on the driver's side. Only the sliding part is broken...