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• Re: Solar Panels - from where?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 19 Nov 2002 15:42:38 -0600
  Hope this helps. There are some photos on my web site at the following link: http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id20.htm ------------------------------ Looks...
• Re: Scary Westy on German eBay
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:33:27 -0700
  I really like the different colored synthetic fur on the dash, door panels etc. Gives it a homey touch. None of that white, pure...
• Re: Fiberglass body parts, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 11:01:59 -0400
  ...BUT, if you're really serious about this, why not buy some good replacement panels for a pattern? Good luck! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --------------------- tony tri-state transporters...
• Re: Insulation?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Sep 94 14:06:30 ADT
  ...Check behind your door panels, there should be a plastic sheet stuck to the metal frame. This is not just preventing dust from entering...
• Re: VW Solar Battery Panels
  Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 14:02:21 -0400
  ...VW Solar Battery Panels http://www.ep.com/js/mi/c0/b0/v0/1461355.html Someone is selling those VW Solar Battery Panels that...
• Re: Humidity-pressboard-slider door
  Historical mailing list - Mike B
  Tue, 14 Oct 2014 05:00:03 -0400
  ...That's all anyone can do to prevent the original hardboard door panels from warping. The ABS panels are taking to the next step...
• Re: Cargo Floor Liner
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 25 Apr 1997 16:38:00 -0700
  ...Were these available in Europe or Canada? They never brought Kombis or Panels to the US, so even asking a dealer doesn't work...
• Re: neoprene front seat covers, side panels too???
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Durden
  Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:21:05 -0500
  ...it wouldn't be a good idea to cover the side panels of my carat, for the front doors and the sliding door, in...
• Re: Trickle Charger (follow up 182 Amps)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 24 Jul 2006 14:57:50 -0700
  Solar panels come in various sizes for various outputs, so there is no one answer to your quesiton. Do some google searching for solar...
• Interior Panels ...
  Historical mailing list - John Dillon
  Sun, 6 Nov 2016 13:31:12 -0500
  The interior papery kinda stuff is coming off of both 82’s and isn’t 100% on the 78 … I want to replace it...
• Re: Later Westies/Upholstery and padding on rear hatch at bed?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:02:10 -0700
  ...Same with all the other panels, now they are in my '86 syncro. alistair On 20-Sep-10, at 7:54 AM, Mark Hineline...
• Re: LED Reading Light
  Historical mailing list
  31 Jul 96 08:19:39 PDT
  My '80 had a RED color LED for the high beams, drove me crazy until I cannibalized a couple of junker dash panels to...
• those cab separators
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Oct 1994 10:45:33 -0500 (CDT)
  What's the purpose of those "cab separators" or whatchamacallit panels behind the 2 front seats? They would be in my way if I...
• random interior parts
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Trotman
  Thu, 23 Oct 1997 15:59:11 -0400
  for anyone interested 1 front seat off 89 carat (broken left armrest) 1 headrest 4 side panels for carat jumper seats 1 front ashtray...
• Re: '89 Westy - Dometic upgrades
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Thu, 29 Mar 2001 08:38:16 +0900
  ...Hi, I attached ventilater to the side panels. Item from REIMO-2000 Ctlgs http://members.aol.com/winpai/vntltn.jpg I confirm refrigerator condition...
• I need a middle and rear panel (driver side) for a westy 84 or other years that are the same
  Historical mailing list - Bergin, Richard
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 12:26:08 -0700
  ...at a stop sign and I need to replace the both panels. Thank you, my westy in the body shop and needs donor parts...
• How to fix / External body panel internal supports coming loose
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Mon, 25 Oct 2004 12:30:08 -0700
  ...I have my door panels out and noticed the cross over supports are not stuck in the adhesive the factory attached them with. You...
• Re: RARE ITEMS!!! Genuine N.O.S. VW Upholstery, Panels, Interior Parts
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd S. McClelland
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 10:28:01 -0800
  ...VW Upholstery, Panels, Interior Parts Some of you may recall that a couple of years ago, I returned from Germany with a huge stash...
• Re: Type2 rocker repair notes
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 10:31:57 -0700 (PDT)
  And Jim Ellis thus wrote: > > TypeII rocker panel replacement parts that fit require two sources. > > Inner rocker panels that fit: Das Bulli Haus (203...
• Re: Improvement or desecration?
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 11:31:52 -0800
  What do you think when you see a Vanagon with scores > of modifications, cut > door panels, tack-on gauges, add-on doo-dads? Would...
• Re: Very happy with SEM color coat for color change
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Thu, 5 Feb 2009 22:28:52 -0500
  ...I would love to find a thin piece of bamboo veneer for the panels, to give the Van a earthy feel. Rob NY On...
• Re: Fluid Filming the underbody of van
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 11:34:13 -0700
  ...One thing though, probably best glue ram -mat or B-quiet onto panels before applying FF. Attaching insulation/ any ideas Neil? Floating panels? > > alistair...
• Re: HUGE STASH of Rare Vanagon Goodies - More Info
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 18:32:35 -0500
  ...I've had a few people ask about whether the front door panels had cutouts for power or manual windows. With one exception, the...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:56:34 -0700
  ...Solar panels for your Vanagon.. > Hi Don, > > Right on. I can't tell if generator people are oblivious, inconsiderate, > or some mixture of both...
• Re: faux Audi Quattro?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Mon, 4 Aug 2014 21:23:57 -0400
  ...shop. > > I've dreaming for years for someone to sell body panels to replicate that. > So far, no joy. > > > BenT > sent from my electronic...
• Re: "Look Ma -- No Seams "
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Thu, 30 Jun 2005 10:04:46 -0400
  There was enough metal on the new rear fenders to overlap the adjoining panels and then weld them in place. Also on the rear...
• Re: anti-theft for diesel vanagons?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 15:15:49 -0500 (EST)
  ...theft device for busses is extensive rust, especially > in the rocker panels and roof. > Or convert it to diesel. :) -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick...
• Re: Volkswagen 'quality'
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 1995 18:23:27 -0800 (PST)
  And Maher, Steve thus wrote: > > > uh, there's a lot of cars with aluminum body panels, usually the nicer, > > more expensive ones... > > First I...
• Re: Splittie Roof 'Grafting'
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 5 Apr 1996 05:34:53 -0500
  ...You CAN get repro panels
• Crank Extenders
  Historical mailing list - Mark Kazman
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 06:37:50 -0700
  ...Well this week-end I was going to put some new 5.25" speakers in to the upper front of the door panels, and...
• Re: paint code
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 17:05:49 +0200
  ...How can I find the paint code, if its missing, for my 90 multivan which is >Orly blue with silver/gray rocker panels? >Don >
• Re: H2O tank senders solved!
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 7 Jan 2000 15:48:06 -0500
  ...so. Precis: you can fix them or I can fix >them. Panels or senders. I've done several by now - david] CORRECTION!! -- Model airplane...
• 6" or 4" door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 20:22:54 EST
  ...My door panels don't have speaker holes drilled yet. I'm seeking the advice of those who have gone before: should I use...
• 6" or 4" door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 20:23:00 EST
  ...My door panels don't have speaker holes drilled yet. I'm seeking the advice of those who have gone before: should I use...
• 6" or 4" door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 20:23:51 EST
  ...My door panels don't have speaker holes drilled yet. I'm seeking the advice of those who have gone before: should I use...
• Black rear fill-panels
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 19:04:29 +1200
  From Manfred Wolf in der Vaterland: The taillights are VW original series parts from the Hannover Editions(Whitestar,Bluestar Red star) and from the...
• anybody able and wiling?
  Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
  Tue, 8 Jan 2002 20:21:40 -0800
  I'm looking for somebody who can purchase the fill panels that fit between the tail lights of the Vanagon. Of course I'll...
• Re: gas tank and jump seat questions
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 21:32:03 -0600
  Debra Clark wrote: > > > 2) Anyone with rear-facing, removable jump-seats find a way to attach those > funky side panels (for cosmetic purposes only...
• Re: Solar panel wrap-up
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 09:09:37 -0700
  ...So I doubt > we'll be seeing any glowing solar panels in the campground at night.
• polishing the beast
  Historical mailing list - Miller, Ryan
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 09:28:24 -0700
  ...most of the exterior (still nice and shiny behind the door panels ;). Does anyone know what the best product(s) are for bringing back...
• Re: Sound Deadener Installation Concerns
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 16:13:51 -0500
  ...concern about the complications with future body > work on sound-deadened panels is legitimate. Maybe. Have you tried asking the manufacturer about your concern...
• year identification
  Historical mailing list - steven brendemuehl
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 07:42:22 -0400
  ...The door panels have a silver stripe and the is a clock not a tach. It was watercooled. IF it is for the earlyer...
• Front speakers
  Historical mailing list - Robert MacDowell
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 16:16:28 -0400
  ...I already have them on the old panels and don't want to do that on the new ones. Thanks
• Re: Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
  Thu, 28 May 2015 22:22:26 -0500
  ...Solar panel question The output of even identical panels will vary with the light they actually receive. Having miss matched panels would not be...
• Re: Sound Deadener Installation Concerns
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Thu, 25 Mar 2004 12:56:00 -0800
  Okay, it sounds like my concern about the complications with future body work on sound-deadened panels is legitimate. I think, as some have...
• Small smart charger with equalize mode?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 07:04:38 -0700
  ...My solar controller does, but it's a pain in the neck to use at home, requiring that I set up the panels on...
• Re: 1 Solar Panel: Alternate Charging Between 2 Aux. Batteries?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 15 Aug 2010 21:27:10 -0700
  ...Battery Charging > Sorry to be late to the thread, just back from a week being parked and > living on my solar panels. > > To Neils...
• Re: About them Norcold refrigerators
  Historical mailing list - Otmar
  Tue, 12 Jul 2005 17:19:25 -0700
  ...On my Van I run 150 Watts of solar panels on a roof rack. In the desert some months ago it was maybe in...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 21:37:47 -0700
  ...poor angle to sun. (but all this adds up to tending panels) Kinda miss my Dometic but not really. Neil. On Wed, Oct 9...
• Re: Headliner re/re ??
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Thu, 14 Nov 1996 12:58:09 -0500 (EST)
  ...Ideal would be some Westy plywood roof panels with house FG > behind, not likely though :(. bye, tim Tim, In the stores this time of...
• Carat Jack Needed
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:59:32 -0500
  ...Can't lift'er up to change a tire with the standard V-gon jack with out damaging those side panels. Does anyone have...
• RE: Restoring "The Great White Whale"
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 09:50:31 -0400
  ...be to contact the people who sell the best body replacement panels and see if they deal with any commercial outfits in your area...
• rocker panel, what's that?
  Historical mailing list - MERCER BARRY
  Mon, 09 Sep 1996 17:25:05 -0700
  ...hee said the rocker panels are shot that that a bad thing. what is a rocker panel, how much do they cost, how difficult...
• Body construction
  Historical mailing list - joe winter
  Mon, 8 Nov 1999 07:03:00 PST
  ...Vanagon goes together? Are there any diagrams of where the body panels are seamed? I realize that the Black Forest elves weld our vans...
• For Sale: Eurovan MV interior- grey w/ jumpseats/sofabed/table/capt chairs
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 11:12:35 EDT
  ...captains chairs w/ armrests, both jumpseats (no these wont fit a vanagon either) , side panels w/ flip out table and cupholders and bins at...
• Solar panel recipients: shipping
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 6 Jan 2003 10:46:53 -0700
  ...All panels are shipping today, with the exception of two (waiting on addresses). All are going via USPS priority (air mail to Canada and...
• Re: poptop insulation idea
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 7 Jul 2006 07:57:15 -0700
  ...Cut the insulation into 3 panels, one for each side of the tent. Sew or glue one set of magnets onto the corners of...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 08:39:05 -0700
  Great link Matt, thanks. As for the Anderson Power Connectors, the easiest to use online ordering for these itmes that I have found is...
• other materials, was Re: Carbon fiber van tops...?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 9 Sep 2007 09:48:26 -0700
  Related to this carbon fiber thread, anyone else remember the German custom T3 camper that used aluminum core panels in the construction? its shown...
• Re: What does my van need this week?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:07:27 -0700
  ...What did you do for your Vanagon this week? > > Hugo, do you use solar panels? The Anderson Powerpoles (Google that > phrase) are the connectors...