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• Re: Front window screens?
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 22:01:11 -0600
  Front side window screens can easily be made in the comfort of your own home for under $10 CND. All it takes is some...
• Re: easiest way to break into a vanagon ;<) was Re: HELP...keys locked in
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 18:02:56 -0500
  On Sun, 1 Mar 1998, JordanVw wrote: > B) pry out those little plastic thingies the side sliding windows slide on in > the tracks, otherwise...
• EKTA on Windows XP
  Historical mailing list - Neal R. Hansen
  Wed, 22 Aug 2001 19:45:28 -0700
  It is my understanding that Windows "XP" has a Pseudo 95/98 mode That allows older programs to be loaded and run. Just not...
• washers
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Wed, 8 Jul 2020 12:38:28 +0000
  I just replaced the trim around the driver and passenger windows, including the vent windows. When I took the vent window glass out on...
• quick mod - sliding window rain screen
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:29:33 -0800
  ...The idea is that it will stop rain from getting in the window when it is opened for ventilation. Well, it will stop vertical...
• Re: window trim
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 19:38:49 EDT
  In a message dated 98-07-04 13:25:54 EDT, dearbo@EROLS.COM writes: << Is the chrome-plastic, outside window trim in the...
• Re: FS Screened Sliders
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 22:34:09 EST
  ...MMMMmm But knowing you, your prolly right >> the '80-'84 windows are one size (westy or regular) and the '85-'91 windows are smaller...
• Wanted: Power Window regulator/motor Drivers Side
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Wed, 15 May 2002 17:20:58 -0700
  ...I have a 1990 Carat and need the power window regulator/motor assembly for the drivers side window....anybody got one for sale??? thanks...
• Re: Convert Power Windows to Manual ?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 3 Oct 2004 21:47:40 -0500
  ...You have to undoall the power hardware, install the manual window hardware, and then locate the proper position of the window crank stubs to...
• Re: chrome window moulding
  Historical mailing list - Darren Fazio
  Mon, 8 Aug 2005 09:35:28 -0400
  > And if you don't want to go back in with more chrome moulding but want > the security of locking the window into place...
• Fitting a jaleosy windiow
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 19 Oct 2013 14:14:07 -0400
  I scored a really nice jalousy (sp?) window from a bay and I know these can be modified to fit my 83 Westy, Does...
• Power Window Problem
  Historical mailing list - tim
  Sun, 24 Feb 2002 17:18:09 -0500
  ...Is there any way I can get the window to go up, so I can take the car to the train station? Also, any...
• Re: Power Window Problem
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Mon, 25 Feb 2002 00:14:51 -0800
  ...Also, any suggestions on how to troul\bleshoot the window? If you have the same proble using either door switch, try very carefully to...
• Re: chrome molding replacement choices
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 24 Dec 2005 16:57:33 -0500
  Mat assuming you are talking about the chrome around the windsheild, rear window, middle, and rearmost windows. I remember reading in the archives that...
• Re: WTB:window crank spacers for speaker clearance
  Historical mailing list - Dave Rodriguez
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 11:08:44 EST
  ...I'm not sure if Vanagon window cranks are the same as Golf and Jetta cranks, but I figure they all come out of...
• Re: Power Window Woes... Can someone help?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 20 May 2004 20:59:04 -0400
  ...The Power Windows consist of window regulator and a motor. In non-power window vanagons the window regulator is up mid center of the...
• Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Beckstead
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 09:33:04 -0700 (PDT)
  ...But the split window bus is still way cool! I'm 6'2 as well and I really love the bay window I have...
• Re: Window-mount A/C info?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 23:01:02 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Gang.... >I've picked up a small (5200 BTU) standard window-mount A/C unit. I plan to use this...
• Re: Van Windows
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:44:23 -0800
  The sliding door window is smaller starting with 1985 models, built starting in Aug84. Just a inch or something larger front to back in...
• 50 50 slider in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:32:22 -0500
  ...Someone sold me a bus window (y'all helped me figure out what it was, actually) as a Vanagon window, then stopped returning emails...
• Re: window gasket
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Sun, 31 Oct 1999 12:06:29 EST
  Hi, you are correct in describing the procedure for installing a window with the rubber into the window opening. What we have been referring...
• Re: Chrome window strip trim replacing
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 23:15:44 -0600
  ...Chrome window strip trim replaceing > > > I had one of my rear windows busted out the other night. I was wondering > > about that chrome strip...
• Re: Westy window screen
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 02:39:31 EDT
  In a message dated 7/9/02 7:53:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, dawnmb@OZ.NET writes: > I'm looking for a window...
• Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:28:32 -0800
  FYI - the window motors in my 87 911 are the same as the Vanagon - and probably twice the price! LOL. Jeff On Nov 3...
• Re: FW: SA Rear windows- hey, they open!
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 06 Feb 97 20:44:10 CST
  ...Does anyone know if these are >available? Same window opening in body? if you look very carefully, you'll see that the windows are...
• Re: Fwd: Wolfsburg Edition vs Other Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David-M
  Mon, 28 Sep 1998 21:26:08 -0400
  ...Could also have a sunroof. > '87-89 They have rear facing seats, weekender package, A/C, powersteering, > power locks, power windows, power mirrors, cruise...
• happy 99
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 17:50:52 -0000
  ...Here is how to get rid of it: -delete WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SKA.EXE -delete WINDOWS\SYSTEM\SKA.DLL -replace WINDOWS\SYSTEM\WSOCK32.DLL with...
• Power Windows/Power Locks
  Historical mailing list - Chris Reichow
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 21:53:15 -0800
  ...I think this would prohibit the movement of the window handle though. So, I have seen the power window kit on Van-Again, and...
• Re: cost of replacing front window
  Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
  Wed, 27 Feb 2002 16:54:06 -0500
  ...cost of replacing front window > > > Can someone give me a range of prices for the cost > of a new front window and installation for...
• 1988-1991 Westy passenger window wanted.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 15:18:13 -0600
  Anyone have or know of a '88 - '91 Westy passenger side sliding window for sale? I do not need the plastic screen, just the...
• 82 window winder
  Historical mailing list - Martin Laycock
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 11:42:30 +0000
  My manual window winder gave up on me yesterday. The window was iced up and I gave it too much force. Now the handle...
• Custom back window
  Historical mailing list - Pam Browning
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 07:55:26 -0500
  Does anyone know where I could get a custom back window for the hatch? I'd like something similar to the window in pickup...
• Re: Power window conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 5 Dec 2001 07:10:10 -0800
  I didn't know it was possible for the windows to be slower than stock. I tape the switch down on mine the day...
• 1981 window dropped inside door
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 15 Apr 2004 11:15:02 -0700
  My 1981 dropped the window inside the door the other day. Now the crank will not pull the window up. How do I remove...
• Re: WTB - quarter vent window
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Nov 2004 10:58:25 EST
  ...Does anyone have a quarter window for sale? Pls let me know cost and > where you're located so I can figure shipping. > > R...
• Corner Window Glass
  Historical mailing list - Rich Pournelle
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 16:11:54 -0800
  Part of the fun of city living is that if you forget to remove the car stereo face, they smash your window. I need...
• Re: Rust under/around side window seals...best fix?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 00:36:32 -0400
  ...Pull the window and get all of the rust. It's the only way to be sure. On Jun 5, 2005, at 9:41...
• Re: Window Tint Asthetics
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 10:05:44 -0800
  ...Tint I'll second the vote for not to dark on the back window. I have a fairly dark tint, sides and back, put...
• Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 19:41:33 -0700
  Modern cars have all the windows glued in. We may have it easier! Stuart
• Re: Different Years - Sliding Windows
  Historical mailing list - - Melissa Puckett
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 20:44:16 EDT
  As far as i know All the other windows should be interchangable. Melissa 82 Vanagon
• Re: power window dilema
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 23:21:18 -0800
  If you operated the window with the plastic part broken, there is a chance that the cable could be fouled inside the window motor...
• my new wing window whistles
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 23:19:21 -0700
  ...the upper rear edge of the window hits on the bar that seperates the wing window from the main square one in the door...
• Re: Aftermarket power window regulators?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:39:26 -0700
  ...They are different than the stock power window > regulators in that they use the crank method to move the window like > a manual regulator...
• Re: Fwd: Re: Window Tint Asthetics
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 20:10:47 -0800
  In my homeland many of my countrymen wipe cow dung on their windows for good effective tinting... it also helps to save water, since...
• Re: Would my 205 tires fit on a friends bay window?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 25 Jan 2020 16:46:00 -0500
  ...Yes they will work on a Bay Window. Your wheels will work 71 and later. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: Front Window Skipping
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 21:15:39 -0700
  ...Front Window Skipping > Has anyone had their manual windows skip on them? When I roll down my > passenger side window and then go to...
• Re: part numbers
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 19 Jul 2002 22:37:52 -0600
  ...On Fri, Jul 19, 2002 at 09:59:57PM -0600, Bob Stevens wrote: > 1/Window crank mechanism (regulator) Driver's Side 80-91 Vanagon...
• Re: Portable Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 26 Jun 2003 18:42:04 -0400
  ...The most challenging part is to secure the 50+ > pounds A/C unit close to the window. With the summer heat and mosquitoes > around...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:48:18 -0500
  ...Eastern Standard Time, > brettn777@GMAIL.COM writes: > > *about $200 per window for labor > *I am liable for replacing the windows if they get broken...
• Re: Bad tint job rant / any advice?
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 10:15:18 -0500
  ...There are bubbles in every window some MUCH worse than others, the tint is even damaged from the inside on one window. Chris On...
• Re: Sliding window opener
  Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 21:00:35 -0500
  ...Sliding window opener > > How do you take off the sliding window opener? The black plastic thing you > slide down to move the window back...
• Re: 2003 Bug-In pictures posted
  Historical mailing list - Andy Yarnell
  Mon, 8 Sep 2003 16:44:37 -0500
  ...Your "nice 23 window" isn't. It's a 21 window.... 23 window splitties have additional windows at the rear quarter (slightly wrapping around...
• Re: Vent windows blow close .... Simple prop solves
  Historical mailing list - Steve Elfelt
  Tue, 17 Aug 1999 12:56:08 -0400
  Here is a concept for a simple vent-window prop, if you don't mind the regular fumbling to set and remove it. Glue...
• Re: '90 power window problem...
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 6 May 2001 14:17:21 -0700
  ...Todd '88 Westy John Gladu wrote: > My driver-side power window went "pop" and then "thunk" today. > The window fell down. > The cables on...
• Re: Any easy, low-cost way to replace power window lift with manual?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
  Tue, 27 Apr 2004 12:22:05 -0400
  My 89 Westy has power windows. When I operate the passenger window from the driver's seat, the window moves very slowly, like it...
• Re: windows
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 15:47:37 -0700
  On 12/21/04 2:43 PM, "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > James Vidal wrote: > >> I have a 1991 carat with power windows...
• Re: Power Window Problem - Driver's Side Switch Quit
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 08:38:17 -0800
  ...Power Window Problem - Driver's Side Switch Quit > > The driver's side power window switch in my '91 Westy suddenly quit working. > It will...
• Middle window, Reversing sides
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 11:16:19 -0700
  I noticed that a person could reach through the sliding windows and unlock the van so wondered if the windows could be removed, and...
• 19 or 23 window Bus wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Jun 1996 07:20:46 -0500
  I'm looking for a split for a good friend.It must have the overhead windows,sun- roof and wrap-around rear windows.Also...
• Re: A winter VW question /f
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 19:10:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...A Bay Window driver has to keep the windows closed to keep the heat in....A EuroVan driver has to open the windows to...