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• Re: new pop top canvas installed
  Historical mailing list - millo fenzi
  Mon, 1 Aug 2005 20:56:09 -0700
  ...Leave the rear hinges attached to the pop-top. Leave the front hinge attached to the bus. This is a 2 person job! Even...
• Re: Q on converting bus to a camper
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 95 17:00:51 AST
  ...One word of caution, if you are drilling into the rear area to mount the bed hinges/brackets DON'T drill into the gas...
• What is Preventive Maintenance? was: DM Brakes
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sun, 17 Oct 1999 06:48:44 -0400
  ...Or it is something as simple as lubricating all the door hinges and latches. By servicing your vehicle proactively, you *prevent* many failures... Cheers...
• Re: A sad day, Scott Foss has left this realm
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 26 Dec 2023 08:59:49 -0500
  ...van had never been lubed, it was horrible! Door latches tight, > hinges tight, locks difficult, sliding door handle and rollers so > incredibly tight that...
• =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Another_thing_I_didn=E2=80=99t_know_about_my_van?=
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:44:33 -0400
  ...The latch striker plate is adjustable as is the bracket >> that the hinges fit into . You can level the box and get it closing...
• Re: Darn Westy Skylight and 7 days of nonstop rain
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 24 Jun 2003 19:36:13 -0400
  ...If you're using a skylight from the skylight guy, his are thicker than standard and you will definitely have to adjust the hinges...
• Re: [vanagon] sand blasting/paint prep & walnut media???
  Historical mailing list - lauterba
  Thu, 4 Dec 2003 22:45:17 -0500
  ...I may simply swap out my sliding door (drivers door too, hinges are a bit sprung and it sags plus has rust around window...
• Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 4 May 2017 09:11:50 -0400
  ...The one you show has two > right > >> angle hinges, for lack of a better description. I could sent you a > picture > >> of mine for...
• Re: Silicone, silcone/latex caulking question (Has VC. Honest!)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:43:20 -0800
  ...see if air would flow as intended and it does (this hinges on > install of fresh air ram flap. No pun intended) but when...
• Hangning Closet Removal
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 18 Nov 2005 13:06:57 -0800
  ...9) remove the screws holding the hinges of the upper bed and the metal plate screwed to the cross-beam. 10) check around for...
• Re: storage box
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:14:30 -0800
  ...The top has no hinges but it is recessed into the Box....it removes and slips between the box and the seat pedestal.. I...
• Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 4 Aug 2009 09:13:50 -0500
  ...Yet. >> >> My idea with the table hinges was to allow the table to flop over >> itself when desired to let the closet door to...
• Re: changing pop-top canvas
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Thu, 25 Dec 2008 00:11:37 +0000
  ...the canvas. > > This will be a little higher than when the hinges are attached. > > I am using two 2inch wide straps around the top...
• Re: Seat Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 23 Nov 2001 20:38:38 -0600
  ...Seat Modifications > > > > > > > Z-Line make hinges that that convert a Vanagon rear seat to a > bed > > - but > > > I'd check the wrecking yards to...
• Re: At long last finally and looking at lots of little problems to come
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 15 Dec 2016 19:55:31 -0800
  ...I have the stainless steel carriage bolts from go westy for the pop = > top hinges but have misplaced the nuts and washers =20 > > It...
• Re: [WetWesties] WTB: Westfalia Sink Drip Tray (Vanagon)
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Mon, 17 Nov 2014 13:36:34 -0800
  ...On 11/17/14, Terry K <ctonline@webtv.net> wrote: > Wrong shape, no drain hole, no hinges pivots spot welded to it, no lip...
• Re: 91 fridge piezo
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 08:08:51 EDT
  ...Actually you can remove the door by sliding it upwards off the hinges and this will make it easier to wiggle out the front...
• Re: Another one of those grounding issues
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sun, 30 Oct 2016 11:13:06 -0700
  ...Unhook the hinges of the box and > there's lots of room to work. > > > > John > > > > > >> On Oct 30, 2016 11:29, "Alistair Bell" <albell...
• Re: Angle question (designing an awning. Image included!)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:05:38 -0700
  ...Not sure what ID of > jack point is yet, so design hinges on that. > > Part of the plan includes making or finding, a piece...
• Re: Cleaning up, a new blog entry
  Historical mailing list - Peter Kraiker
  Mon, 11 Apr 2016 19:29:48 -0400
  ...Both of the vinyl hinges are still in good condition though so I haven't had to address that problem. You can see them...
• Describing that noise ... :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 7 Nov 1999 20:48:29 -0600
  ...Wood burning in a fireplace Creaking Opening a door with rusty hinges Croaking Frog call Crunching Walking on dry snow Droning Distant propellor-driven...
• Re: Engine is being flooded with fuel. Help??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 10:53:20 -0700
  ...the one closest to the hinges of the box is the fuel >> pump relay ... it powers the pump itself. the other one powers the...
• Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 4 May 2017 13:24:02 +0000
  ...The one you show has two >> right >> >> angle hinges, for lack of a better description. I could sent you a >> picture >> >> of mine for...
• Dictionary ... part II
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Jun 95 15:14:13 PDT
  ...Luggage rack on the back, pop top hinges at front. '74 & on breadloafs; double bed upstairs in the pop top, two front seats, two...
• Re: A sad day, Scott Foss has left this realm
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 26 Dec 2023 07:16:26 -0800
  ...van had never been lubed, it was horrible! Door latches tight, > > hinges tight, locks difficult, sliding door handle and rollers so > > incredibly tight that...
• Re: 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 11:40:34 -0700
  ...Seems like I need to go to Go Westy for some parts like stainless steel bolts for the top latch, hinges , luggage rack cleats...
• Re: '85 GL For Sale
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 23 Feb 2005 03:21:21 +0000
  ...I do know that it became very, very easy once I oiled up the hinges. And, it is a really comfortable bed. I got...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:55:46 -0700
  ...in Bentley, funnily enough), >> but I need to work on the hinges to get hatch perfect, but that needs a >> helper.... >> >> alistair >> >> >> >> >> >> On 2012...
• tune up
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 14 Jun 97 14:00:27 CDT
  ...do ALL the 3000 mile stuff PLUS ... - lubricate door hinges and sliding door mounting points 12000 miles: do all the 6000 mile stuff PLUS...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 22:19:35 -0500
  ...I wouldn't try to remove the rear hinges from the poptop itself. Marc Perdue On Fri, Mar 6, 2015 at 4:50 PM...
• Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:39:21 -0700
  ...It is separately switched and does blow hot air, so I guess it does help. - tightened up all screws of hinges and latch. - bright...
• Letting someone take your car for a test drive - read this
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 24 Jun 2001 21:29:47 -0700
  ...I have very thankful I got off with a $300 bill for a new windshield and had some spare hinges to make the Fox...
• Re: Very First Domed Skylight
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Mon, 2 Dec 2002 04:38:39 -0800
  ...MY skylight provided by Trevor of the great white north is a pleasing bronze color which, should I need to, actually hinges upwards, so...
• Re: interesting looking kayak loader
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 10 Feb 2015 08:51:30 -0600
  ...that were themselves mounted in the same holes as the rear hinges). Then I very carefully walk aft while holding on to the cockpit...
• Howto transport queen bed w. westy Was: Re: dimensions of bottom bed
  Historical mailing list - Poppie Jagersand
  Tue, 2 Jun 2009 10:48:49 -0700
  ...Pass a string around each of the two rear hatch hinges. Push string so it rests on the solid metal bracket forward of the...
• Re: New fridge installed! Yippee!
  Historical mailing list - Westyman
  Fri, 3 Sep 2004 00:24:54 -0700
  ...I removed the cabinet front where the > original's door hinged, and removed all hinges, latches, and the plastic > inner trim, then slightly enlarged...
• Re: NVC Splittie coming my way: what to do?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 21 Oct 2011 07:33:54 -0400
  ...The van will probably have to be dragged on to a >>flatbed. >> >>Are these problems, like completely rusted hinges and floor panels, >>resolvable? I...
• Re: 91 fridge piezo
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:03:30 -0700
  ...Actually you can remove the >door by sliding it upwards off the hinges and this will make it >easier to wiggle out the front...
• Re: Lubrication tips one at a time.
  Historical mailing list - Jack Botts
  Tue, 18 Aug 2015 12:37:49 -0500
  ...hinges, > > and top and bottom pivot points on the gas struts, > > and latch mechanism. > > > > I never see those lubed, always needing it. > > hinges often...
• westy insights (may only interest old westy nutz)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Fri, 5 May 1995 09:40:43 -0500 (CDT)
  ...the beige metal "securing snaps" that hold all of the cabinets remained the same from 65' to 73 6.the engine access hinges remained...
• Re: Slider Hinge
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 26 Jan 2021 11:45:35 -0500
  ...If anyone out there is rebuilding the hinges I have a hinge for you. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto > On Jan 26, 2021, at...
• Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 3 May 2017 19:42:31 +0000
  ...Jim On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 2:41 PM kenneth wilford (Van-Again) < kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote: > We are selling those hinges as...
• Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion that is a clean install
  Historical mailing list - Mike Moery
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 19:51:36 -0900
  ...Not a good conversion to do if you use that cargo space, and don't think even the bed "lift hinges" go that high...
• Re: Feedback wanted - Dash Console For Vanagon from BusDepot
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 16:18:50 -0400
  ...wrote: > >> Can anyone provide feedback on this? >> >> Overall quality (including the hinges)? >> >> How usable the cup holders are? >> >> thanks, >> >> Dana >> 85 Westy 1.9td...
• Re: Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list - monte merrick
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 20:43:44 -0800
  ...Brush wrote: >> I'm really interested in getting a set of hinges/hardware >> to make a Westy sized fold-out bed. >> If anyone has...
• Re: Front Heater wiring - Updated - and Merry Christmas!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:49:42 -0500
  WD-40 is a fine lubricant for things like door hinges sliding tracks, bolts etc. it is not a lubricant for things that needs...
• Re: Key and Owners Manual
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 24 Feb 1999 16:14:46 -0500
  ...which opens up like a funnel, isn't prone to breaking hinges, and comes with two keys), which I sell for $49.95. If...
• FS: 1986 Vanagon Westfalia - Calgary, Alberta
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:34:29 -0600
  ...New skylight from Trevor The Skylight Guy, new skylight mechanism and hinges http://www.theskylightguy.com - Shady Boy awning (blue fabric) http://www.shadyboy...
• Re: Other Vanagon items I hope someone can create
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 15:08:03 -0500
  ...which still works, but I replaced the rubber seals at the hinges which had died & started to leak. The lumber yard items were about...
• Type2 SO-42 Westy minutia needed!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Oct 1996 10:49:18 -0700 (MST)
  ...must have item."> *Brass table catch~female* The main deck table hinges from the driver's side wall. On the bottom side of the...
• Re: More on Westy Interior changes, '68-'72
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Jan 1995 13:52:21 -0500
  ...The >brace for the sink lid (when open) was eliminated in favor of offset >hinges. About the same time the knife drawer was discontinued...
• poptop canvas installation
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 10:02:15 -0500
  ...old canvas, then remove the entire poptop from the legs and hinges (12 10-mm nuts total) and lift it off for working on...
• Re: Vanagon Middle Seats
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Thu, 29 May 2003 00:35:49 -0700
  ...It >> looks like the passenger side seat hinges forward to allow access to >> the back seats. Was this an option? Any idea what years...
• Re: How Cold Is It? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 24 Jan 2003 13:07:58 -0600
  ...One morning it was so cold that the metal bolts in the hinges holding the door in place had frost on them on the...
• Re: it's Friday, she blew the microwave up
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Fri, 24 Sep 2010 16:22:52 +0300
  ...Luckily the oven was installed in a corner so that the door hit the wall and there was minimal strain to the hinges of...
• Re: Okay, now THIS is embarrassing!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 20 May 2012 11:16:07 -0700
  ...Oh yeah, also two (2) little clippy >>>>>> things >>>>>> to keep the curvy metal arms from falling out of the hinges. >>>>>> >>>>>> Trouble is I can...
• Re: Cleaning up, a new blog entry
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Mon, 11 Apr 2016 18:08:16 -0700
  ...Both of the vinyl hinges are still in good condition though so I haven't had to address that problem. You can see them...
• Re: looking for a front reciever
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel
  Wed, 11 Sep 2013 19:44:13 -0700
  ...Took my angle grinder and >> trimmed off the area straight across the back of the carrier right at >> the hinges. I used two U...
• Re: Advice on front collision damage
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 13:28:20 -0700
  ...However, the lower part of the front pillar (where the door hinges are attached) is at least a little bent back. One can see...
• Cheap fixes for skylight lift mechanism
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Sep 95 12:38:36 EDT
  ...Start by removing the entire roof vent and lift mechanisim from the roof, hinges included. Why, because its much easier to work on this...