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  • Re: the term "barndoor" bus..(was:Re: Sheryl Crow in a Bus
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 9 May 2002 08:36:02 -0700
    ...they were nicknamed > "barn door buses" because the rear engine decklid was huge, going all the way > up to the rear window, and there...
  • Re: Window Seals, scrapers, etc, etc
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 26 Nov 2005 18:15:33 -0800
    ...for the front doors and windows?? > The "felt channel" type seal that goes on the upper and rear comes longer than it needs to...
  • Re: Found a Binz Crewcab
    Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
    Mon, 10 Jun 1996 17:34:27 -0400
    ...Some identifying marks are a suicide rear passenger door with wide popout window, a short indentation on the side gates (they were cut down...
  • Re: sliding window removal question
    Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
    Mon, 24 May 1999 14:37:01 +1000
    ...in the sliding windows I have had to remove the entire unit from the door / frame. A pain in the rear end, believe you...
  • Re: Speaker or rear brake light cables?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:32:29 -0700
    ...have these cables sticking out from my rear ceiling close to the rear > window, right side is red and gray, left is blue and...
  • Parting out '87 Wolfsburg Ed. Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 Apr 1999 18:26:47 EDT
    ...2 Grey Wolfsburg snap in curtains (front seat divider curtain, one side back curtain) $20 each. Front square headlight grille $90 Rear brake light...
  • Re: Am I asking too much for my van?
    Historical mailing list - Joe Tu
    Sat, 13 Apr 2002 03:11:46 -0700
    ...window seal/seam on windshield by driver wiper arm and lower rear >corner of drivers side sliding window, slight body damage on left rear...
  • Re: Rear window defogger, '81 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Chris Berry
    Tue, 03 Dec 1996 21:27:02 -0700
    ...Current "Enters" at one side of the grid, "exits" at the other side. The grid is a conductive, and resistive foil applied to the...
  • 88 camper for sale $2799 in jacksonville, FL
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 14 Oct 2000 19:05:45 -0500
    ...has screens for both side windows to keep the bugs out Map shelf inside rear hatch. The camper has a few rust spots, and...
  • Re: noise reduction
    Historical mailing list - Robin Oomkes
    Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:23:00 +0200
    ...I can >>>> believe that this is source of wind noise. >>>> >>>> So the additional door weather stripping and the rear side window flow >>>> through vents...
  • Re: screens
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Wed, 10 May 2006 01:37:20 -0400
    ...Put the magnets into a few small stacks on the seat belt bracket at the rear of the front door opening on each side...
  • Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:17:04 -0800
    ...WTB power window motor driver's side > > > > > > Hi, > > I have an 89 Westy Syncro and have to replace the power window motor on > the...
  • Canadian tire van tent follow-up
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 21 Aug 1996 05:54:47 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Fitting it to the Vanagon either the rear hatch or side opening will take some modification as the tunnel between the vehicle and tent...
  • Re: 86 Westie - clunking driver window
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 14 Jul 2005 21:23:30 +1200
    ...The rock back clunk is louder tha the rock forward clunk. > >Also everytime I hit a bump both side windows make loud clunks - they...
  • Re: FS: Vanagon "Transporter" Front "bench" seat and side windows/seals
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:55:37 -0800
    ...Seat covers anyone? The spots > are moisture on camera lens. > > No cracks in the side windows. Close up of seals shows overall > condition. I...
  • Re: loose driver's side window question
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 12 Aug 2014 08:02:43 -0400
    ...One of the windows wiggled around too much, fore and aft. When I looked at the other side I saw the pad. To me...
  • Re: What is that strip?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 30 Oct 2004 12:43:39 -0600
    ...One thing I recall >>> well >>> is the hellish time the glass installers had putting the rear window in. >>> At one point there were three...
  • FS:1984 parts Vanagon update
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Mar 1996 20:21:20 -0500 (EST)
    ...1984 Vanagon Wolfsburg Automatic, 161,000 miles on body The color is blue Body hit in the rear drivers side corner. Rear hatch closes...
  • Re: Brake pedal pumping/master cyl Q
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Sat, 17 Mar 2001 07:50:03 -0600
    ...rear shoes work and would > that cause a pull ro one side? > > Truth is I think I got off too easy adjusting the rear...
  • Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Wed, 25 Jan 2006 11:46:55 -0600
    ...the rear vents won't do anything >to eliminate the pop-top wheeze on a westy because they can't even eliminate >door bounce...
  • Re: Tailgators
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Thu, 19 Oct 1995 14:07:00 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I _have_ seen what happens when one of those hits >a car windshield at speed <g>, pitched from the rear side vent window of...
  • Cheap window fix. Was: Wind noises.... door - Followup
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Sun, 25 Jun 2006 13:19:28 -0400
    ...Driver side door was in an accident with PO. Repair done ok, but window didn't seal against runner rubber. The Road-Fix? Weather...
  • NEED to buy and FS too....
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
    Sun, 14 Jul 2002 01:06:25 EDT
    ...or earlier vanagon front door window chrome molding) -1X A/C off-white plastic screw/cover piece from rear ceiling AC ducting -1X pressure...
  • 3rd (center) Brake light for late model Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Tue, 14 Feb 2006 10:03:31 -0500
    ...In my >case, the light would have to be bright enough to be easily visible >through the dark tinted window on my rear hatch...
  • Re: 50 50 slider in a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Don Dahl
    Wed, 15 Jul 2015 14:04:52 -0700
    Has anyone replaced the rear passenger window with a slider window ? Don Sent from my iPod On 2015-07-15, at 12:23 PM...
  • Parts For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Fri, 26 May 2000 08:58:12 CDT
    ...Westy Items (brown interior)-- Front windshield/windows privacy curtain Rear hatch snap-in insect screen Right side (sliding door) insect screen Weekender closet, side...
  • Window Tint Nightmare :(
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Thu, 3 Jul 2003 08:55:33 -0700
    They are now on their 4th try on tinting my windows...first two tries where only the side windows which I pulled to do...
  • WTB - Camper inlets - All 3...and also rear fiberglass bumper and more...
    Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
    Tue, 16 Nov 2004 12:22:59 -0800
    ...and rear tables/legs, or if someone knows a cheap alternative. Does not need to be VW oem... -electric window switches -driver side plastic...
  • For Sale: 1989 Syncro Westy Full Camper With TIICO Engine in Boulder CO $19500
    Historical mailing list - matt bezark
    Wed, 4 Dec 2002 17:38:58 -0700
    ...A/C Locking rear differential. Snap in window curtains and screen for rear hatch. Both inside swivel tables Beefy trailer hitch. Not So Good...
  • Re: F/ US route 30, how it used to be
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 9 Dec 2011 22:02:27 -0600
    ...For example we had and used the window evaporative device that mounted on the passenger side window pictured to cool the interior of the...
  • Re: Spotted EV Camper in Key West
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 22 Mar 1996 06:28:31 -0500 (EST)
    ...MV with a poptop, louvered window on the driver's side and a small electric cooler under the rear jumpseat. However, the Westphalia versions...
  • Re: Pamper me
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Fri, 19 Aug 2005 11:07:04 -0700
    ...Previous owner had it sitting in his garage for years with the side door and windows open and the neighborhood cats apparently liked to...
  • Re: Saggy Westy Rear
    Historical mailing list - Dave Arthur
    Tue, 2 Jun 2009 13:22:35 -0300
    ...I >>> have noticed that my rear ride height is low on the drivers side. I have >>> read that this is 'normal' for a Westfalia...
  • Re: Window-Driver side door
    Historical mailing list - John Graham
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:37:39 -0400
    ...guide system for the window. this litttle bit of guide appeared to be glued to a part of the rear edge of the frame...
  • Re: Vanagon Application????
    Historical mailing list - John Klun
    Sat, 17 Apr 2004 10:35:38 -0600
    ...Cover the entire front and rear ends of our Vans in case of rear enders... John Rodgers wrote: > My son runs a window tinting...
  • Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
    Historical mailing list - vw woody
    Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:17:55 -0500
    ...Room (whose windowed side walls can all be extended out > > to form awnings). But again cost becomes a factor. The rear hatch version > > is...
  • Re: Splitting the ventilation housing
    Historical mailing list - Robert Ueltzen
    Thu, 7 Sep 2017 13:23:57 -0700
    ...referring to the rear-most side window vents along > the rear edge eg air EXIT vents ? > > I've got my windows out for a...
  • Parts Help: More of a T2 topic than vanagon topic
    Historical mailing list - Doug Jones
    Thu, 4 Mar 1999 08:36:29 -0800
    ...PLEASE!!! Windshields (I need 4) (4) Stationary side glass (2) Pop-out Side Glass (1) Rear window for the 61 Bumpers Anything Brake related...
  • Re: Eurovan MV???
    Historical mailing list - Z
    Fri, 16 Aug 1996 14:25:28 -0400 (EDT)
    ...with a pop-top, folding table, curtains, rear > compartment lights, rear seat bed, sliding side windows with screens, and a > small cooler beneath the...
  • Re: running rca cables to a rear-mounted subwoofer
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Mon, 21 Feb 2005 08:46:06 -0800
    ...The cables route up the B-pillar above the side windows and into the rear cabinet. I installed another busbar and picked up a...
  • Re: Window Tint Asthetics(LVC)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Mon, 13 Nov 2006 14:09:22 -0900
    ...windows to tint? I am considering only tinting the side > > >windows (middle and rear) and leaving the cab area and the rear > window> >untinted...
  • Re: Kombi vs MicroBus
    Historical mailing list
    18 Sep 95 10:24
    ...headlined, including side from card liner in panels around windows cab roof no interior panels fully paneled with chromed in rear, plain panels strips...
  • Re: rare '89 "whitestar" wolfsburg - Re: Van FS on Ebay
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 13 Oct 2002 15:10:45 EDT
    ...in left side panel, power windows, power doorlocks, cruise, leather wrapped steerign wheel, and grey dash..as well as carpeted rear sofabed kickpanel. hard...
  • RE: '66 Carcass FS, more info
    Historical mailing list - McGinnis Terry
    8 Jul 1996 14:38:03 -0800
    ...To clarify, this is a '66 standard micro with 3 windows on each side of the rear, with no interior whatsoever, but no cancer...
  • Parts & Stuff For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
    Sat, 30 Oct 1999 01:27:45 MDT
    ...rear hatch insect screen Exc. $35 ea Front table and arm Weekender closet & side mount table Pop-top and luggage rack; sliding side windows...
  • Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
    Historical mailing list - Tracy Bonin
    Fri, 8 Nov 2002 08:31:52 -0800
    ...The rears are installed in the sides of the bus in their speaker boxes to get that extra bass. -tye dye seat covers/ steering...
  • Re: 7-passenger curtain rods?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 12 Apr 2005 09:09:22 -0500
    ...Did all side windows and the rear hatch glass. Worked for me. When driving, I just took the curtains down from the rear glass...
  • Da Parts
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sun, 4 Nov 2001 13:32:21 -0600
    ...20) interior door panel fastener's (1) rear window wiper arm (1) rear wiper motor (1) rear widow washer tank and pump (1) all...
  • Need help with '91 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Corner House Farm
    Sun, 22 Jun 2003 08:57:34 -0400
    ...there are the vents that are on the rear portion of the back side windows, they where also packed with dirt. I did manage...
  • Tinting & Travel
    Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
    Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:48:58 -0700
    ...I like the dark tinted windows for several reasons: 1) Sunlight coming into the side windows is significantly less intense when driving. 2) It...
  • Parts Wanted
    Historical mailing list - cz1137
    Thu, 28 Mar 2002 17:21:59 -0700
    ...Driver's and passengers side power window switch bezels. Grey Westfalia stove knobs. Thanks, Cory
  • Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 6 Mar 2015 13:24:04 -0800
    ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side windows > > > > Wipers for the two front doors > > > > Seals for the refrigerator vent > > > > Seals for the 3 boxes...
  • Whats a Caravelle Carat & whats an Adventure Wagon
    Historical mailing list - David Hayward
    Mon, 12 Apr 1999 22:22:26 -0700
    ...sides (from the rear seats back) directional lighting, a pull out table, ful A/C, PW & cruise, "jail bars" in the rear window, factory...
  • Re: Fuse Box Blues
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Fri, 18 May 2001 23:55:27 -0700
    ...tail and side light right > 9. high beam right > 10. high beam left > 11. windscreen wiper switch > 12. rear window wiper, auxillary heater > 13...
  • Misc. Vanagon Parts for Sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 01 Dec 1996 17:40:32
    ...drivers-side pop-out table w/molded side panel, rear-facing jumpseat (goes behind drivers seat), sofabed (no rear mattress), rear and top cabinets...
  • Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
    Historical mailing list - Bess's Buddies
    Thu, 6 Dec 2001 19:51:02 -0800
    ...Are the side >> windows >> > large enough, and would a narrow fourth window above the rear hatch be a >> > good thing, or not? Especially helpful...
  • Re: 86 interior into a 84 need some advice
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Thu, 3 Jun 1999 00:03:59 -0400
    ...I must have done something right lately. > > > > Any way I need some advice on taking the rear side windows out. It seems > > the headliner...
  • Re: 85 Vanagon/rear window spray nozzle + removing O2 sensor
    Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
    Mon, 27 Jul 1998 12:36:47 -0600
    ...In trying to resuscitate the rear window washer (all pumps working) I disassembled everything easily until I got to the nozzle assembly itself. It...
  • Re: Van painting cost
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
    Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:42:10 -0400
    ...I do have >>> some rust >>> around the rear window, and side windows, and in one of the rain >>> gutters, >>> and one dent on the...
  • Cal Look Vanagon (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
    Mon, 17 Apr 1995 07:44:37 -0500 (CDT)
    ...I may pull it off the side windows next but then I might be inclined to do something (like paint) the chrome around the...