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  • Poptop Canvas Install...help!
    Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
    Sun, 23 Jul 2006 10:03:26 -0700
    Installing a 3-window canvas in an 84 Westy -- it's the version from the BusDepot (apparently originating from JustKampers in the UK). http...
  • Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features" (& least-favorite)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 14 May 2005 22:28:19 +1200
    ...small, too low & not wraparound Light & wiper switches on wrong sides (dangerous & typically European in RHD) Front indicators too low, too small Fragile window...
  • Re: SA Rear windows- hey, they open
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 07 Feb 1997 11:40:31 +0200
    ...not see any differences in the window sizes. - The side body panels are looking same, except the small body cladding at the front door...
  • Re: AC While Camping
    Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:43:08 -0700
    ...or 2 small 12 volt fans inside > the > van were enough 99% of the time after we also got a 3 window canvas. I...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Mar 1996 09:10:45 -0500
    ...This is the seam that joins the panels holding the middle and rear windows. Rust discoloration is starting to show up about two thirds...
  • Re: Refrigerator won't light, what to do?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Wed, 6 Jun 2001 09:04:11 -0400
    ...etc, and the best I got was one small "flash" of >flame in the sight window. Is there a trick to getting this thing...
  • Re: WTB - Pop top canvas for 81 Westy
    Historical mailing list - mike boland
    Tue, 18 Mar 2003 00:46:51 -0600
    ...window one cost a bit more but you'll love it.. Mike At 11:33 PM 3/17/2003 -0500, Marc Perdue wrote: >Small...
  • Re: Powering a 110V A/C
    Historical mailing list - Dane Tessler
    Sun, 12 Apr 1998 07:15:43 -0700
    ...I mount it on the driver's side window and directly plug it to the >outlet below the sink. I use a strap to...
  • 89 Wolfsburg FS - More Info
    Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
    Sun, 13 Jun 1999 16:23:23 -0400
    ...Striped upholstery has a couple of small holes. Options: Power mirrors and windows, cruise, A/C, Auto, probably PS. Misc.: 4 no-name tires...
  • Westy for sale...
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Wed, 23 Jul 2003 13:06:21 -0700
    ...http://dave-bowers.com/vw/vw.html FOR SALE: - 1986 Vanagon Weekender (pop top camper no appliances) - gold in color with curtains, window screens...
  • Re: Leaking luggage rack
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
    Wed, 29 May 2013 10:45:05 -0700
    ...Over the years debris such as small leaves etc fall through the small drain holes in the luggage rack and get trapped between the...
  • Re: Windows tinted
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:38:03 -0700
    ...It only had 4 small windows to tint - the 2 in the rear, and 2 of the same size on the double side door...
  • Re: REPOST Custom Aerodynamic Fiberglass Box for Front Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Fran�oix
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 13:43:09 -0500
    ...There a small picture of it. I've personally seen this box. It pretty neet but I would never put that on the top...
  • Re: Coordinating window tint, new rubber, paint
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:47:18 -0400
    The window rubber: This is something we do for customers all the time. I can put together a full list of the window seals...
  • Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
    Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 08:40:32 -0600
    ...windows. they upgraded >>> the >>> sound >>> system in the cabriolets in '91, and the speaker covers stuck out >>> more, >>> and >>> so they use a small...
  • Re: Custom cabinet
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 20 May 2016 15:46:26 -0400
    ...Stephen mobile > On May 19, 2016, at 11:34 AM, B Feddish <uprightbassghost@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Has anyone built a small cabinet to the...
  • Re: Vanagon Canopy
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 7 Oct 2007 14:59:58 -0700
    ...All Swedish Transporters that I have seen come with same canopy, aluminium lined bed and meshed off back window like the one in the...
  • Re: removing the stripe
    Historical mailing list - Greg S
    Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:15:46 -0400
    I recently removed my stripe (which were the smaller multiple pinstripe) using high pressure water at the carwash. Greg S. 87' Wolfsburg Hardtop Ottawa...
  • Re: Tips for removing drums??
    Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
    Thu, 3 Jul 2008 09:28:31 -0700
    ...Cheers, Ben '88 Wolfsburg ej22 _________________________________________________________________ Do more with your photos with Windows Live Photo Gallery. http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM...
  • Mini-Projects. Tinting
    Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
    Thu, 1 Jul 1999 20:31:59 PDT
    ...In my opinion, this is a small price to pay versus the extra time/money to take out cabinets/windows etc to get it...
  • Toyotomi A/C unit
    Historical mailing list - R J Bellanca
    Mon, 07 Jul 1997 16:52:06 -0700
    To All those who asked for more info on the small a/c unit, Toyotomi TID-1200 I purchased mine at: Yaohan Best (a...
  • Re: wing window
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Thu, 9 May 2013 12:37:09 -0400
    ...My local hardware store people laughed when I showed them how small of a roll pin I needed. Of course, I do live in...
  • Re: Floppy mirror...any fixes that actually work?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 5 Sep 2011 20:02:09 -0700
    ...You're probably well past that ten year window, by the way. Karl Wolz |-----Original Message----- |From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
  • Re: 6 month westy trip w/ family & tinting?
    Historical mailing list - Tom
    Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:31:38 -0700
    ...Not > that I think a tinted window will necessarily > stop the skin damaging rays but it certainly will > go a long way in helping...
  • Re: All of this talk about seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:12:45 -0800
    ...rear side window. lift up the rubber seal, and prop it up a little out of the way ..with whatever, small pieces of wood...
  • Epoxy Primer or Just Etching Primer? (panel reseal)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sat, 27 Oct 2012 13:30:19 -0700
    ...Discovery of a failed seam seal has forced to work under a small tarp with short windows of better weather opportunities. Dern rain! (yes...
  • Better than Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Greg
    Tue, 26 Mar 2002 08:03:14 -0500
    I like the layout of the cabinets on this Kustom Synchro and lack of window obstruction is also nice, but with the added clearance...
  • Skylight Direction Opinions Sought
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sat, 8 Jul 2006 11:28:27 -0400
    ...were the old Safari window splits Chris P.S. Bomon messed up and made my first skylight too small, its likely still available for...
  • Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Thu, 30 Jun 2005 13:30:23 -0700
    ...just at Sams Club and noticed they had a very small AC window unit > >that puts out 5150 btu and is quite energy efficient...
  • Re: Another CL project Vanagon from the Tappahannock VA guy
    Historical mailing list - JRodgers
    Sat, 7 Sep 2013 19:54:53 -0500
    ...a small hole was >> poked in body to right of that light by end loader when someone tried >> to move this. Windows good. Tires...
  • trip logs, Legal now, ECI, RIP? Stickers
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Mar 1996 17:38:40 -0800
    ...Its a TOTAL TREAT to drive my ol' bay window, especially knowing how much of it's servicability is the result of my and...
  • newbie ? and tach install described
    Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
    Mon, 20 Oct 1997 09:28:00 EDT
    ...The rabbit tach faceplate has gas and temp guage window. Cut the faceplate straight across snipping off the windows so now what was the...
  • Re: 1983 window regulator
    Historical mailing list - Steven Yoon
    Tue, 1 Mar 2011 07:28:14 -0500
    ...There seems to be a small white plastic that moves along the track - is that what you are pointing to? Steve On Mon, Feb...
  • Re: Eurovans future (etc...)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 21:25:39 +1200
    ...They're not exactly common these days. >The Hillman Imp was the car with the opening rear window, which gave access >to a small...
  • Re: cameras for viewing front heater fan
    Historical mailing list - T.M.
    Wed, 20 Dec 2006 18:33:28 -0500
    ...you need a reasonably small video camera. I'll >describe what I used and another option. For either, you will need a >monitor or...
  • Re: Another Stupid Tire Thread..was Re: 15" Wheel/Tire Report - Caution
    Historical mailing list - John Reddick
    Fri, 18 Mar 2005 22:42:13 -0500
    I have had 3 Vanagon's (1 synchro), 2 Bay windows, and 10 sets of tires. I have had 2 unsafe sets of cheap...
  • Re: your mail
    Historical mailing list - M.Grant
    Fri, 3 Feb 1995 15:19:55 +0000 (GMT)
    ...i have is 9 The flasher relay on the earlier bay windows, is a pain to get hold of, and twice the price of...
  • Re: Just wondering
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 28 Jul 2002 04:14:03 EDT
    ...Why not cut a whole in the rear side window glass and do something similar. Valves for large diameter PVC pipe is available. That...
  • Re: Lysol Foaming Bathroom Cleaner cleans Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Tue, 29 Dec 2015 07:31:20 -0800
    ...I used velcro to attach my Sprinter's privacy screens (Phizer Awning material) to the rubber window gaskets. Removed/Replaced them on the windows...
  • Re. Vanagons in the news...
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 8 Mar 2005 12:59:41 +1100
    ...DB You're absolutely correct Don....in the pic you can just see the small rear cabin window of the Single Cab between the...
  • Re: query: mexican vans
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 3 Jul 1995 09:03:02 -0700 (PDT)
    ...They have upright engines with dual carbs, and small windows on the sides like the oldest busses. By the way, the Brazilian bus pics...
  • Re: FW: add A/C
    Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
    Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:38:41 -0500
    ...I think you are better off using a small home window A/C unit in the driver's window, while camping only, and block...
  • Re: Wet Westy
    Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
    Wed, 10 Jul 2002 18:53:35 -0700
    ...taking a hose and spraying small areas around the outside of the van. Like at the door seals, windows, etc. I found that if...
  • Re: AC ego disaster
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 10:50:02 -0500
    ...I have heard from more than one person that dad ordered the windows to be rolled up as they passed the city limit sign...
  • Re: Leaking rear side window
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Fri, 13 Aug 2004 13:05:31 -0700
    ...Leaking rear side window A friend's 1990 Westy has a wet mattress from a small leak at the inserts in the back of...
  • Re: Portable Air Conditioner
    Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 06:21:41 -0500
    ...In very "rough" figures, half the price and twice the power of the original TOYOTOMI I've used the small TOYOTOMI three times in...
  • Re: Van painting cost
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 1 Oct 2011 01:16:59 -0500
    ...This included some small dents, surface rust >>> under the window >>> seals, seam rust on both rear quarter panels and right >>> front step. I >>> removed...
  • Sun Visor Options
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Thu, 31 Dec 2020 13:39:45 -0800
    ...As we've all experienced, the visor is too small when deployed against the driver's window. Most 3rd party solutions seem to be...
  • Re: Keyless entry and alarm..combined..
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:57:45 -0700
    ...I do have > a small sign on each window saying "Beware of the Dog" that warns the > unwary > as they approach my van..Before...
  • Re: poptop raise assist
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Thu, 8 Feb 2007 10:16:10 -0500
    Personally, I don't think it's a good idea to lower the top with all the doors and windows closed, unless you are...
  • Re: Back from VA and that X-Treme tape saved the day
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Mon, 9 Jun 2008 19:42:16 -0400
    ...The hose took a long time to get off and on as > it's the small one with the small opening on one end...
  • Re: driver's power window motor removal
    Historical mailing list - Felder
    Sat, 29 Nov 2003 12:19:19 -0800
    ...and cut the two small wedges you will need drive between the rubber and the glass to hold the window up as you work...
  • Window Trim Install - Details & MisInfo in Archives
    Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
    Sun, 16 Jul 2000 23:56:57 EDT
    Just finished installing the chrome trim strips in my windows all around and thought I share the details. Mine looked like hell and really...
  • Re: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water in footwell
    Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
    Thu, 9 Apr 2009 16:10:59 -0700
    ...newer window seal. After sealing the vapor barrier, the leak was no longer coming from that source, but still left a small puddle on...
  • Vanagon Sticker and Johnson Baby Shampoo
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 27 Jul 2000 23:09:34 -0500
    ...My son has run a highly successful automotive window tinting and commercial window tinting operation for 17 years. He uses Johnsons Baby Shampoo exclusively...
  • Re: AC powered Air Cond.for van
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Fri, 19 Jan 2001 22:37:57 EST
    ...swellmaster@HOTMAIL.COM (phil stanhope) > > This summer I plan on installing a small A/C unit that normally goes > in your house window into...
  • Re: Expansion Tank Hose Weeps: Fuel Tank Full
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:23:48 -0400
    ...http://www.microsoft.com/Windows/windows-7/default.aspx?ocid=3DPID24727::T:= WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WWL_WIN_evergreen1:102009= --_1a43c7e5-8c17-4382...
  • Re: inattention causes grief
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Wed, 8 Aug 2012 08:06:50 -0400
    I would be afraid of the copper leaving a stain on the paint underneath and on that small strip between the window/luggage rack...
  • Re: those cab separators
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Oct 1994 15:48:04 -0500 (CDT)
    ...a book >strongly disparaging the safety of Beetles (called The Small Wonder - >Small on Safety I think), and it told of how in rear...
  • =?windows-1252?Q?Another_dometic_question=97does_size_matter=3F?=
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 7 Sep 2012 09:00:20 -0500
    ...It makes ice and has a small freezer compartment, like my grandmother's old Servell ammonia cycle refrigerator. I am trying to figure out...