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FS: 2 w/c Vanagon L's
Historical mailing list - Marcus Elia
Wed, 18 Mar 1998 13:32:44 -0500
...red/white (factory paint): -about 230 000 km -bottom of engine clean -no rear bumper -sliding door outside handle missing -no seat in rear...
my luck with eBay..
Historical mailing list - Kyle Davis
Wed, 24 Oct 2007 17:43:05 -0700
...I was outbid by a dollar! Congrats, possibly to a fellow list member? Still haven't received the sliding door handle yet. Kyle. BTB...
Re: Subie powered Westy FS
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:01:45 -0800
...sliding door. In 85 that got improved about 90 % interms of easy operation ..and they seldom break their outside handleslike the early doors do...
Re: A few questions about 87 passenger bus
Historical mailing list
Fri, 21 Apr 2000 04:28:46 EDT
...sliding handle. The 89 has these ducts holes that go from front of door to back and then a hole in the door frame...
Trip report, oil, handle and rebuild
Historical mailing list
Tue, 27 Jun 95 9:19:29 EDT
...On fixing the sliding door handle. I was quoted a price of $140 CDN to replace the door handle from VW. There are few...
Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:23:26 -0500
...sliding door, since it's unlikely a thief would know >> how to operate it without the handle.) >> >> I sent Steve the three handles and...
Re: No Start & Sliding door handle'
Historical mailing list - Jason
Tue, 6 Jun 2017 20:14:48 -0400
...No Start & Sliding door handle' > > > > '85 1.9L Vanagon > > Potter Co. North Central PA > > > > Hi Folks, > > > > My van wont start.... > > > > All was well when...
Re: Sliding door panel
Historical mailing list - neil n
Sun, 24 Feb 2013 10:44:40 -0800
If I'm thinking of the same part, that ring may act as a bearing surface of sorts to help keep the handle from...
FS: Lots-Of-Parts II
Historical mailing list - Benjita
Tue, 10 Mar 1998 23:17:31 EST
...1 Door Handles 50 $20.00 2 Door Latch 30 $10.00 2 Sliding Door Handle 50 $30.00 2 Sliding Door Latch 50...
Re: Non-locking gas cap
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 23 Feb 2011 07:36:12 -0600
...time > >forgetting the cap. > > My cap tucks nicely in the sliding door handle - so that's where I put > it when filling. It's...
Re: Sliding Door Handle
Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 09:07:52 -0700
Bill, I just replaced one on my '84. I was not able to locate one at a junk yard, and even if I did...
Parts for Sale
Historical mailing list - CC
Sat, 25 Mar 2000 11:59:01 CST
...items like turn and tail light lenses, alternators, door speakers, handles, glass, etc., mostly from mid-80's vans. E-mail with requests. Cary...
Re: sliding door lock spring.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sat, 3 Apr 2010 09:42:48 -0700
...I am trying to re-key a spare cylinder to my key set so my sliding door will lock/unlock from the outside. I...
Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
Wed, 31 Jan 2001 20:52:20 -0500
...H4 headlights Grab handle on drivers`side Light over sliding door A name for my Westy Javier Zavala 84 1,9L German Westy 01...
Likes & dislikes about my Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 25 Apr 2001 21:15:53 +1200
...VW, take note as to how the Japanese do it!) -sliding door impossible to close properly by VW novices -weak trans (can't handle...
Re: '68 Bus B of A TV ad
Historical mailing list - David Milo
Sun, 28 Oct 2007 07:46:20 -0400
...Not sure about this, but still has early style sliding door handle ident on door panel 3 Somewhere about that time, the fuel filler...
Re: Sliding Door Handle
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Mon, 4 Oct 1999 18:53:51 -0400
> I just replaced one on my '84. I was not able to locate one at a junk > yard, The part, including lock cylinder and...
Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
Historical mailing list
Mon, 29 Jan 2018 16:55:16 -0500
...sliding door, since it's unlikely a thief would know >>> how to operate it without the handle.) >>> >>> I sent Steve the three handles and...
Re: Stupid Question of the Day - Sliding Door Latches Poorly
Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
Mon, 2 Feb 2004 22:49:50 -0500
...Anyone know what > would cause this? I'm afraid eventually I'm going to break the handle or > yank the door off its tracks...
Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 9 Nov 2009 21:44:53 -0800
...So, what I have on my van is an 1984 handle and trim ring. The door panel is not original, no telling why it...
Re: Slider Hinge
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:45:35 -0500
...Went to adjust the rear of the sliding door a >> bit – with the outside cover off, I noticed there is not much ‘spring’ at...
FOR SALE
Historical mailing list - Darrel
Sat, 19 Jul 2003 10:10:34 -0400
Rear electric door lock pull 35.00 dash pod with tack no-speedo 50.00 sliding door pull handle plastic 5.00 1- air...
FS:vanagon cut up not Ha Ha
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Sat, 20 Dec 2003 21:19:13 -0500
...around door handle area on driver door. both doors perfectly straight. 60.00 ea or 100.00 for the pair ** sliding door striaght with...
Re: Two questions about doors and rear hatch glass
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 12:10:57 -0400
...The sliding doors changed in '85. I've heard people mention '86, but all '85's and up I've seen use the newer...
Re: Decent grab loop?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sat, 16 Jul 2011 12:09:30 -0700
...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > The OEM grab loop inside my '84's sliding door finally came apart last year. I replaced it with one I...
Re: Locks, Keys Refurbed by Steve Sandlin
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Mon, 29 Jan 2018 12:33:56 -0500
...sliding door, since it's unlikely a thief would know > >> how to operate it without the handle.) > >> > >> I sent Steve the three handles and...
Front spring question
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 20:41:04 -0400
...Example when the van is parked on a level surface the sliding door now closes. This never happened before the trip, van sat level...
sliding door lock cylinder stuck
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Fri, 20 Feb 2004 14:04:57 -0600
...but you'll find a very small retaining screw on the round part of the handle where the lock fits in. Remove that screw...
Re: Comprehensive re-keying
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Mon, 31 May 2010 18:12:22 -0700
...to turn, - sliding door handle had been replaced by DPO, and is on a different key (this offends my sensibilities), - passenger door lock is...
New Vans at the Local Pick n' Pull
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Tue, 25 Feb 2003 14:49:09 -0800
...I've already scavanged a few good pieces off the '86 (sliding door handle, idle speed motor and control unit) but there's quite...
Re: My door fell off last night
Historical mailing list - Erin Daniels
Sat, 4 Apr 2020 11:19:49 -0700
...the sliding door and it fell off! It’s only held on by the one metal clamp on the bottom door handle side now...
Parts for Sale
Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
Fri, 01 Jul 94 10:57:00 cdt
...411 941 583C, $2 >1 rear view mirror, $10 >1 sliding door handle (outside), $10 >2 circular dash vents, $2 each >1 gas cap...
Re: A few questions about 87 passenger bus
Historical mailing list - k1cajun
Fri, 21 Apr 2000 04:41:48 -0500
...sliding handle. The 89 has these ducts holes that go from front of > door to back and then a hole in the door frame...
Re: [WetWesties] door grease - '84 Westy Wolfy
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:36:42 -0700
...Window crank handles are pretty easy to buy new. Lube the window regulator as best you can whenever the door panel is off. I...
Re: Sliding door question
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sun, 3 Jun 2018 17:02:40 -0500
...Sliding door question > > > > Dan, good advice. > > > > Related: My slider works well, but the handle requires quite a lot of > > force. Is that normal? Is...
Re: Slider door challenge
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Fri, 31 Jul 2020 21:56:24 +0200
...Slider door challenge > > Hmm, electric sliding door was available back in the 1980s, from a > german converter who built Vanagon Taxis. > > I have all...
Bit o' Rust
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:20:23 -0700
...That said, a couple days ago I spotted a ding above the sliding door handle that looks like it wants attention. I could use...
Tow Hitch To Trade or Sell
Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
Mon, 15 Apr 2002 20:56:10 -0400
...I am in need of a sliding door handle and I would like to get a better set of front seats (tan) with armrests...
Stinkin' stickin' slidin' door
Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
Tue, 24 Jan 1995 19:17:09 -0500 (EST)
...One of its many, many manifestations this was that the rear edge of the sliding door wouldn't pop out -- as this thread has...
Sliding door operation (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Wed, 23 Nov 1994 17:39:24 -0600 (CST)
...When I move the door handle lever, the rear mechanism (remote control) operates and releases the back part of the door. The front latch...
Re: My door fell off last night
Historical mailing list - Erin Daniels
Mon, 30 Mar 2020 16:05:40 -0700
...the sliding door and it fell off! It’s only held on by the one metal clamp on the bottom door handle side now...
Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:38:18 -0700
...for the top latch, hinges , luggage rack cleats , trim for sliding door handle etc is there a better place ? thanks for any and all...
Opinions wanted: value of 85 camper?
Historical mailing list - john Runberg
Mon, 9 Jun 2003 23:31:13 -0400
...broken sliding door handle, broken antenna, poor front seats, repaint in original brown color. The rest of the interior looks new. A couple tears...
Re: Vanagon Digest, SVC, and a question about space heaters.
Historical mailing list - Kyle Davis
Fri, 16 Nov 2007 10:16:41 -0800
...For those of you missing my weekly updates, I’vereceived the sliding door handle and the one cylinder head from eBay this week...
Vanagon parts (1.9l and 2.1l) $15ea (in Portland, Oregon)
Historical mailing list - David J
Thu, 22 Sep 2005 18:46:46 -0700
...tanks, coolant hoses, ECMs, etc.) Body parts (sliding windows, bumpers, door panels, lug nuts, etc.) Interior - (handles, mirrors, etc) for grey and brown decor...
Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 19:18:30 -0500
...snooksband.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Argh. >>> >>> My sliding door was balking yesterday, opening only hesitantly when I >>> turned >>> the handle. It seemed as if something wasn...
Re: Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 17:21:06 -1000
...headlight; right low beam (damaged) > > >Interior tan door panels for rear hatch, sliding side and front doors > > >One set of generic 14inch white wheel...
Re: sliding doorhandle escucheon
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 18 Feb 2010 09:50:45 -0600
...Was planning on putting it on if I ever had to remove the door handle or paint. If someone can tell me if it...
Re: My door fell off last night
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Tue, 31 Mar 2020 08:41:21 -0600
...the sliding door and it fell off! It’s only held on by the one metal clamp on the bottom door handle side now...
pulling a G in a Westy-----or how to make your van handle her bes t
Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
Fri, 2 Aug 2002 01:07:33 -0500
...to 7-1/2 inches without having to get the special sliding door hinge.... 8) good quality ticky tires with A traction....... 9) a...
Re: Sliding Door Handle Cylinder Replacement
Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
Thu, 6 Aug 1998 12:03:02 +0200
Totally forgot to mention one important thing, sorry ... On Thu, 1998-08-06 09:56:45 CES, I myself wrote: > ... > The last time I...
Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:21:52 -0500
...i also added another handle to the sliding door: i got one of the handle to match the one on the b-pillar (in...
Re: WANTED 1984 Vanagon sliding door, outside door handle
Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:09:15 -0700
--- On Sat, 6/27/09, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote: > > very hard to find. > > pretty rare these days. > > > They're discontinued, but...
Odds and Ends
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Sun, 3 Feb 2002 11:25:02 -0600
...radiator (2) sliding side window's (1) excellent R/H door (1) good L/H door All the black interior grab handles (2) black...
Re: Sliding-Door handle Schematics
Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
Wed, 11 Apr 2001 01:59:53 -0700
...I have a caliper, going to tear apart what's left of the door handle and clean it up. Will eventually myself try to...
Premium parts donor bought, soon to be in custody
Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
Mon, 5 Apr 1999 03:27:00 -0500
...Only the interior seating and sliding door has been sold. I'm into this for way way more than I wanted to give, but...
FS: 1600 d.p., tranny, bus goodies
Historical mailing list
Tue, 20 Jun 1995 09:37:11 -0400
...8, drivers $5 (mirror is gunky) Sliding door handle, outside, 74-79 (no lock), $5 Sliding door handle, outside, 68-73 (w/lock, no...
Re: Two questions about doors and rear hatch glass
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:12:31 -0500
...The only > difference might be whether or not it had the rear defrost. > > The sliding doors changed in '85. I've heard people mention...
Re: [WetWesties] Larry Chase> Chance to prove real existence~ TONIGHT!
Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
Thu, 30 Jan 2003 15:17:24 -0800
...Leaky heads, UFO hesitations, sliding door handles. Eurovans: Rear brake wear, endless "Check Engine" light mysteries and Search for Audiosystem replacements. __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo...
FS: 1986 Vanagon Syncro
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Tue, 11 Jul 2000 06:18:23 EDT
...is fair, rear bumper need replaced (rusted through), sliding door exterior handle broken, sliding door hard to slide (roller bearing needs replaced), all window...