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• Adhesive to hold plastic door liner?
  Historical mailing list - dooley
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 22:27:15 -0400
  ...some good adhesive for securing the plastic liner behind our door panels to the metal door-skin. If you use the wrong stuff, you...
• Re: How to remove GL panels from bottoms of door and body
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 20 Nov 2019 17:33:51 -0800
  ...Lauterbach wrote: > > > My '91 GL only has part of the orignal GL panels still attached, and > some of > > > these are loose. How do I...
• Re: Front panel availablity
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 4 Dec 2010 07:18:56 -0800
  ...Places like Bus Depot used to carry some of the front sections as repair panels. In the Vanagon production years, you could order them...
• Re: Westy insulation removal
  Historical mailing list - John C.
  Tue, 12 Oct 2004 19:14:20 EDT
  ...sheeting inside the panels (duct taped tight) Perhaps even with some sealer painted on the rust prone areas of the panels. Oh, don't...
• Re: Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:33:10 -0800
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano >>> KG6RCR >>> >>> >>> >>> On 3/7/2008 4:02 PM Jeffrey Vickers wrote: >>> >>>> I'm getting two 53 watt panels...
• Re: Converting a Wolfsburg to a Full Camper
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sat, 16 Sep 2006 13:50:22 +0000
  ...I ended up cutting my orginal Westy panel in order to fit the rear side panels (seat area - back) from the 87'. -------------- Original message...
• Re: Solar panels
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Mon, 8 Aug 2016 11:39:25 -0700
  ...www.vanagondiesel.info/index.php/Solar_%26_House_ > Battery_Setup#Solar_Panels > > > > On Jun 23, 2016, at 6:33 PM, Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM...
• Re: speaker mount to door card repair
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 19:05:08 -0600
  I made new door panels and put 6.5" 2 way speakers and skinned them too! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On Apr...
• Re: Reenforced Deluxe splitties
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kurtz
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 22:05:03 -0500
  I am reasonably sure my 69 sunroof bus has the reinforcment panels, as did my departed 67 sunroof deluxe. I assumed all sunroof buses...
• Re: Insulation for a vanagon ...(f)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 08:26:51 -0400 (EDT)
  ...while cleaning my 86 syncro, managed to remove all the interior panels, the dash, and the headliner. One thing led to another... >> Jeez... It...
• Hot engine
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 20:29:40 -0500
  ...When I shut Skippy off he stays hot for hours, the body panels in the rear are hot for at least an hour. Normal...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - sharks
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 12:46:37 -0800
  wait a second, who owns a vanagon that goes 80mph? On Wed, 28 Mar 2001, Wade Ebert wrote: > the factory with exactly the same...
• Re: gutless AND unreliable...(C'mon Volkswagen!!)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 1 Apr 2003 19:29:41 +1200
  ...cut out electric window regulators with inner door-panels and weld into VW doors... replace trans with Porsche 915 or preferably G50 (Syncro? Fit...
• Re: grey stripe
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 03:18:09 EST
  ...purchase the thick grey > stripe found half way up the body panels, just below the windows. Thank you. > > your local sign shop/vinyl graphics...
• Re: Convert Power Windows to Manual ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 21:47:40 -0500
  ...This could be made easier if you had standard door interior panels--then the proper holes would all ine up, without hacking the PW...
• Solar for Vanagons, Perhaps??
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 21 Dec 2013 08:46:07 -0600
  I know some of us use solar panels with our vans. Here is a look-see into a different kind of solar panel using...
• Re: Vanagon entertainment...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:58:31 -0700
  ...GoWesty has a video of removing the panels...remove the window knob, and the door latch, etc then pop it off. I have a...
• Batteries and solar panels!
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 16:11:21 -0700
  ...plan to have the relay system installed and get some solar panels. I don't want to have to repurchase any batteries due to...
• Re: Remove all a/c components project
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:56:43 EST
  ...Does anyone have some panels for the back of the van - I want to remove the a/c side panels but there is no...
• Re: Yee haw, got my solar setup installed
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 28 Aug 2005 23:29:56 -0400
  ...I chose to go with the amorphous variety I got a couple of BatterySaver SE 18 watt panels (available at Camping World for $180...
• solar panel $100.00
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Wed, 10 May 2017 19:05:25 -0400
  as people recently asked about solar panels, here is one which seems affordable: http://www.ebay.com/itm/NewPowa-100-Watts-100W-Solar-Panel...
• Re: Westies at Watkins Video
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Fri, 11 Oct 2013 18:55:07 -0400
  ...53 PM, Bryan Feddish < uprightbassghost@hotmail.com> wrote: > Speaking of solar panels and Westies at Watkins, I�m not sure if I posted > the...
• Re: POSSUM/COON/SKUNK/SQUIRREL SKIN REUPHOLSTERY KITS!/F!/ROADKILL CRABS
  Historical mailing list - ddawson
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 16:31:06 -0800
  ...t see any Re-upholstering going on but, I did notice every car on the island was red, at least on the side panels.
• Improvement or desecration?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 12:54:21 -0600
  ...What do you think when you see a Vanagon with scores of modifications, cut door panels, tack-on gauges, add-on doo-dads? Would...
• speaking of seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Mon, 31 Mar 2003 09:39:13 -0800
  I was wondering if anyone has a source for well made replacement body panels. I need to replace the passenger side fender well lip...
• Re: FS: Carat Interior
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 00:00:17 EDT
  ...interested in converting their GL to a Carat? I have the panels, > narrower bench seat, table, seatbelts, etc. > > > > I am north of Seattle. > > > > for...
• Re: Missing jack & lugwrench
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 29 Aug 2005 21:03:25 -0400
  ...Does not work on later-model Vanagons that have the plastic moldings over the rocker panels. <http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=237011031> - Ron...
• Re: RIGHT REAR CORNER DAMAGE.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Jun 2006 02:32:45 EDT
  ...i can cut off panels if you need them.. is your insurance company covering the damage? chris
• Re: Norcold refrigerator + modest solar rig, a report [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 15:38:08 -0700
  ...The two 45-watt BP solar panels had brought the battery back to fully-charged in about 2 hours. The panels are wired to...
• Re: Rapture Texture Coating-Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:02:56 -0500
  ...I haven't paid much attention to the rocker panels on gowesty vans in person but defintiely plan to take a closer look at...
• Re: Solar Panels in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:28:01 -0700
  ...Solar Panels in Vanagons > Hi Donna, > The 2 battery set up in my '85 Westy was already installed > and configured when I bought it...
• Re: Converting a Wolfsburg to a Full Camper
  Historical mailing list - Mark Evans
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:07:02 -0400
  ...an '86 Westy Wolfsburg Camper (pop-top, rear closet, plastic > side panels, fold-out table, & corduroy seats, but no appliances) that > I am considering...
• Re: Peel and Seal Complete-Pics
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:54:35 -0400
  ...Almost felt bad covering the pristine white panels in the back > area. > BTW-If you have ever gotten your hand up inside the candy...
• Re: VW Fox question (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Fri, 1 May 2009 22:03:53 -0400
  ...I would suspect that body panels, glass and fox especific parts will be the hardest to find. Also you can only use panels from...
• Re: Hot engine
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 31 Aug 2000 20:47:35 -0700
  ...Hot engine > Can't say for sure if warm body panels after an hour are normal, but they > could be if you are in...
• Vanagon Body Construction
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Sun, 23 Mar 2003 07:12:55 -0500
  ...If you compare the Vanagon to my Chevy van, which has much larger panels with no seams, it is obvious it is possible to...
• WTB: carat interior or just sofabed and cushion
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Mar 2017 16:36:46 -0400
  ...he already has the side panels and flip up table. but he would buy the whole interior if need be. prefer in mid atlantic...
• Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 6 Feb 2017 10:39:05 -0800
  for front doors I use either this Peel & Seal or Fat Mat https://www.lowes.com/pd/Peel-Seal-Instant-Waterproof-Repairs-6-in...
• Re: 89 wolfsburg carat center speaker
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Tue, 20 May 2003 00:42:41 -0400
  You have speakers in the side wall next to the jumps? My Carat just has the two in the doors (w/ new door panels...
• Re: WTB interior door panels
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 22 Feb 2004 04:47:01 -0500
  I'm not selling, but I would mention that my Tristar's Passenger side interior door panel has a pocket, much like the driver...
• Re: panelvan/transporter? on samba
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Mon, 6 Mar 2006 14:23:49 -0500
  ...Those rear window panels look stock to me. Sam -- Sam Walters Baltimore, MD 89 Syncro GL, Zetec Inside 85 Westy Weekender 85 Mercedes Benz...
• Re: Short road trip
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:29:32 -0700
  ...Bone Yards around Seattle Schaffner has only one Vanagon in the yard (as of yesterday) but has parts and body panels in stock. The...
• How close is a 86 wolfsburg westy (weekender) interior to a carat interior..
  Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:20:55 -0500
  ...headrest be swapped exactly? Would double removable jump seats be hard to put in? Are the panels the same as the carat interior? Thanks.
• Re: Westy Water/Battery Level Display Panels Available Again
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 7 Nov 2014 08:33:39 -0600
  ...Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote: >> >> These are the painted metal trim panels around the display on your cabinet >> that shows tank water level, battery...
• Re: removing smoke smell-- need help pls
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 11:53:37 -0500
  ...Obviously your upholstery, drapes, headliner, door panels need a major cleaning. Smoke, cigarette or otherwise, gets everywhere ---- particularly anywhere even slightly porous. All your...
• Re: '83 Folding Rear Seat
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 09:53:20 -0700
  ...The solution is to pull off the panels and remove the old peg bracket (spot welded), and weld it on a few inches forward...
• Re: [vanagon] Does anyone know this van?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Apr 1999 01:06:07 EDT
  ...two front interior panels were brown vinyl too but the rest of the van had the normal Wolfsburg style panels. It had no AC...
• Re: Crazy pop-top modification idea
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 5 Jul 2011 16:39:11 -0700
  ...with a hinged door at the front, all kinds of stuff stored up there now for the last 5+ years including my solar panels.
• NEED '90 lower trim panels
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 8 Jun 1997 23:23:45 +0000
  Hey if anybody has seen a late van in a yard, I need the lower trim panel for behind the sliding door, the grey...
• Re: Seem Rust
  Historical mailing list - DaveC
  Sun, 29 Jul 2001 23:16:17 -0700
  ...Does it seem rusty? Where any 2 body panels meet, this constitutes a seam. Because dirt and moisture can hide in there, corrosion can...
• WTB gray door panels w/ power mirror hole but power window
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Tue, 21 Jan 2003 00:05:23 -0500
  I'm not sure which model these would be out of (a GL?), but I think the subject line describes the OK. Basically, they...
• Re: 3 Buses in One?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 8 May 2007 15:33:25 +1200
  ...so the side panels are the same (don't forget the 64-onward Split had a sliding door as an option). -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin...
• Re: Solar Panels - from where?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 15:10:34 -0600
  ...How did you > route the wire down below the seat? > > Jeff > Bisbee, AZ > > > So where are people buying their solar panels from? > > Courtney > >
• Re: JT's Magic Bus Project Update
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 14:52:30 -0400
  ...IMHO, the difference between the $25 floor panels and the $225 floor panels is some hand work around the bottom latch. The corrugations in...
• Re: solar power, batteries, etc. (sale)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Oct 1996 19:33:16 -0700
  ...in San Diego, the >outfit from which I bought my PV panels and they're having a little >sale: > >Batteries: Trojan T105 (golf cart...
• Re: Re; Solar power your VW
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 14:32:30 EST
  ...I did not install any solar panels at all. I bought a tubular looking piece of plastic with a fan inside it. On the...
• Re: leaking in front when it rains
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 28 Jan 2001 01:27:51 +1200
  ...don't know whether the Vanagon wiring runs throught the front panels as it did in the splits. Also door seals, quarterlights, grill mounting...
• carat interior for sale..seattle
  Historical mailing list - Road Camper
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 14:40:27 -0800
  ...I dont have the jump seats anymore, but still have two front seats, panels, rear seat etc.. -Steve Seattle, WA The Great PNW _________________________________________________________________ Join...
• Re: better sun visor
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 5 Dec 2014 13:09:36 -0800
  ...stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > I asked the folks who make the ABS panels if they would cut them from > plywood paneling. They declined. > > Stuart >
• Re: free TAN interior door panels from an 82 vanagon on CL Seattle
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Mar 2007 13:38:18 EDT
  In a message dated 3/11/07 12:34:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, wavanagon@GMAIL.COM writes: > http://seattle.craigslist.org/skc/zip...