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  • Re: camping accessories?
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Thu, 5 Oct 2006 16:48:54 -0600
    ...Got a good > hinged lid, sturdy carrying handles. Mine sits aft of the driver's seat, > though I could move it if I want...
  • Re: LOW TECH - Replacing wallpaper in van - has anyone done this?
    Historical mailing list - DAPrescott
    Mon, 23 Mar 1998 19:58:25 EST
    ...the Westy's cabinets exactly. My door panel was trashed by the DPO when he tried to "tighten" the outside handle. I'm in...
  • A few questions about 87 passenger bus
    Historical mailing list - k1cajun
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 03:17:33 -0500
    ...sliding handle. The 89 has these ducts holes that go from front of door to back and then a hole in the door frame...
  • Re: Post on rear table knob
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 26 Sep 2024 11:19:34 +0000
    ...the handle screws in and the pipe goes through the top of the cabinet.  This is very nice as it protects the cabinet and...
  • 85 GL with basic westy interior FS $1800
    Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 21:41:38 -0400
    ...120mph speedometer and tachometer instrument cluster VDO Oil pressure gauge Basic Westfalia interior, rear cabinets (the big door one), folding bed with mattress over...
  • FS: 85 GL with basic Westy interior
    Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
    Wed, 3 Jul 2002 15:45:14 -0400
    ...120mph speedometer and tachometer instrument cluster VDO Oil pressure gauge Basic Westfalia interior, rear cabinets (the big door one), folding bed with mattress over...
  • Re: Van painting cost
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:01:34 -0700
    ...For this price, I was going to completely remove all the moldings, > poptop canvas, side windows and rear, bumpers, utility outlets, door > handles, etc...
  • FW: Air conditioning keep it or leave it?
    Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
    Sat, 5 Mar 2005 18:11:00 -0500
    ...the complete cabinet or when I remove the plastic tunnel and heat exchanger I will be able to built a small door and use...
  • Re: Recovered my stolen 90 Multivan
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:36:32 -0600
    ...bench and the > cabinets. �And pulled out the radio and one set of speakers. �They also > mangled the passenger door handle and the ignition...
  • '73 Safare Update - CB radio, cabinet, etc.
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sun, 7 May 1995 20:57:28 -0700 (PDT)
    ...This allows the sliding door handle to be accessed, unlike the previous cabinet which blocked the handle. I wanted to make the cabinet look...
  • Re: Post on rear table knob
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:31:01 +0000
    ...the handle screws in and the pipe goes through the top of the cabinet.  This is very nice as it protects the cabinet and...
  • Re: Stereo status...long
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Mon, 17 Jul 2000 09:52:15 -0700
    ...front speakers in the doors. It is quite common that aftermarket speaker grills will interfere with the window handles (for those without PW) and...
  • Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:14:37 -0700
    ...It's harder to handle and heavier than a pressurized garden hose so I like being able to break it all down into shorter...
  • Pop-Top Cha-Cha---
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Thu, 2 May 2002 00:40:02 -0500
    Hey all--- I felted all the door's on the cabinet's-- I felted the rear seat base---- I added small "crutch" type rubber...
  • Re: camping accessories?
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Thu, 5 Oct 2006 20:40:20 -0400
    ...Got a :::good :::> hinged lid, sturdy carrying handles. Mine sits aft of the driver's :::seat, :::> though I could move it if I want...
  • Re: Westfalia Light Grey Paint Available M6062A
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 21 Sep 2012 12:18:09 -0500
    ...the dark accent color that is on the molding strips and > cabinet handles. I think the darker grey paint is available in the > Rustoleum...
  • Yay ! Digest mode Discovery -thanx!
    Historical mailing list - Anna Q-S
    Thu, 5 May 2005 11:26:21 -0700
    ...is great - and I know I may need to know about door handles or AC & so on sometime,just not now!!! lol .... So - I...
  • OddBall Vanagon Items FS
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Mon, 10 Nov 1997 03:40:25 EST
    ...Complete with Flue attachments, Cabinet Door and Racks. Originally out of a 81 Westy.) Assorted Used Cabinet Doors, Beige w/Brown Trim 80-84...
  • Re: Westfalia - 4 Passenger to 7
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 01:11:39 +0100
    ...Of course I can't open the fridge door with the > seat in place. But I can open the cabinet door. Whenever I'm...
  • Re: stereo install
    Historical mailing list - Connor McBryde
    Tue, 6 Jul 2004 10:52:51 -0400
    ...You also might need to remove the passenger side A-pillar grab handle and plastic anchors to remove obstruction to the fishtape-I did...
  • FS: Lots-Of-Parts II
    Historical mailing list - Benjita
    Tue, 10 Mar 1998 23:17:31 EST
    ...1 Door Handles 50 $20.00 2 Door Latch 30 $10.00 2 Sliding Door Handle 50 $30.00 2 Sliding Door Latch 50...
  • Re: Shady Boy: That bad in wind?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:36:58 -0800
    ...Put a big round divot in the cabinet door, and if I've I'd been standing there it would have put one in...
  • Re: Restoring Westy cabinet edge pieces
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:51:21 -0700
    ...Inside the corners > of the cabinets I used the handle of the screw driver to push it back into > the corner, then hold it...
  • Re: thefts, security
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 3 Nov 2001 21:44:23 -0600
    ...the huge > amount of > stuff that's in the cabinets. > > Extra locks? > Alarms? > Explosive handles? > > Dangerous animals inside? :) > > > max > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO...
  • =?utf-8?Q?Re:_Another_thing_I_didn=E2=80=99t_know_about_my_van?=
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 13 Apr 2021 22:11:01 -0700
    ...I use the extension trick on the arm to get the height. > Some cabinet doors are tight so adjusting the latches may be in...
  • Re: Post on rear table knob
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:29:03 -0400
    ...the handle screws in and the pipe goes through the top of the cabinet. This is very nice as it protects the cabinet and...
  • Re: Sound System Suggestions needed
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Fri, 30 Dec 2005 09:01:58 -0800
    ...Pioneer 4" coaxials in the back cabinet ($5 on Ebay) > Infinity Kappa 3 1/2" in the doors ($50 on Ebay) > Kenwood 8" 80...
  • My 84 Westy Winter Project
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Mon, 25 Feb 2019 22:21:43 -0500
    ...Repainted door handles . Wheeled out all paint, and touched up nicks . Straightened rear bumper . Replaced bumper end-cap . Replace rear door weather seal . Repaired...
  • Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:28:28 -0700
    ...My original plan was just to close the door on the wire, figuring the gasket would form fit around the wire, but with 12gauge...
  • Re: Recovered my stolen 90 Multivan
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:19:50 -0800
    ...bench and the cabinets.� And pulled out the radio and one set of speakers.� They also mangled the passenger door handle and the ignition...
  • Direct Link for water tanks (was Re: Westfalia - 4 Passenger to 7)
    Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
    Sun, 16 Apr 2006 17:31:52 -0700
    ...Of course I can't open > the fridge door with the > > seat in place. But I can open the cabinet door. > Whenever I'm...
  • Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:38:04 -0400
    ...I have a 30 footer, a 20 footer, and a 50 footer. > It's harder to handle and heavier than a pressurized garden hose...
  • Re: LED lighting
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 22 Dec 2006 11:46:00 -0600
    ...s sliding door interior light. I figured that anything that tenacious was worth saving. The ones with stickum make great westy cabinet lights, BTW...
  • Re: Fridge=Beer
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 11:28:48 -0800
    ...Did you replace the wiring to 12V element? If so, did you "upgrade" to larger guage wire? I'm thinking this would handle the...
  • Re: '90 Wall renovations
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Sat, 5 Sep 2015 16:31:41 -0700
    ...Will have to deal with the extra 1/8" by speaker cutouts, and such around the door handles, latches and window switches. Klick rivets...
  • Re: Winter Westy Showers
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Fri, 25 Jan 2002 12:35:36 -0800
    ...Attached to the handle is a hook that clips onto the bar you use to lift the Westy top. Also, there is a hole...
  • Aux Battery: cabin light wiring
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sun, 01 Dec 1996 18:10:10 -0800
    On day ONE of the Propex Furnace installation Tom Forhan wrote: > > One surprise, the cabin light -the big one in the rear- is *not...
  • 84 camperized vanagon, roof rack and westy cabinets (in WV)
    Historical mailing list - Nemo, the Bus Captain
    Tue, 26 Feb 2002 10:28:34 -0800
    ...The only thing I know it needs is the front fan, and sliding door handle. I would be suspicious of CV's and maybe...
  • =?utf-8?Q?Re=3A_Another_thing_I_didn=E2=80=99t_know_about_my_van?=
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Mon, 12 Apr 2021 23:33:07 -0400
    ...Some cabinet doors are tight so adjusting the latches may be in my future but the rubber stick on tiny bumps gave a quick...
  • Van projects: show & tell
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:52:07 -0700
    ...Made bug screen for slider door (can close door with it on). 24. Made bug screens for driver and passenger door windows. 25. Make...
  • Re: Securing Valuables in Westy
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 13 Jul 2001 15:46:49 -0500
    ...quite getting it so I tie my Rotweiler to the passenger door handle, leave the van wide open so he can get in front...
  • stolen van
    Historical mailing list - earl smith
    Tue, 13 Mar 2001 12:14:37 -0800
    ...a grab handle on the driver door side. a yellow fog light on the body on the same side. a vacuum gauge mounted in...
  • Re: Westy's vs Other Configurations for Camping
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:41:25 -0700
    ...I like the cabinet.. and the rear one has the door for the larger compartment facing the bed, not forward as in a Westy...
  • Re: Any wood worker cabinetmakers?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 15 Dec 2004 07:13:05 -0600
    ...A cabinet shop or woodworker's supply can order a material called bending ply which is plywood with all the laminate layers running in...
  • Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Tue, 30 Jan 2001 23:56:16 -0500
    ...handle. Soon to come... A new bra. New pots and pans. The bike rack from Hans. A rug/mat for outside the sliding door...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Mar 2006 - Special issue (#2006-221)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Mon, 13 Mar 2006 18:04:50 -0800
    ...I went to Home Desperate and bought two round white door wall bumpers in the door dept. They are those round plastic flat bumpers...
  • Re: My 84 Westy Winter Project
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Feb 2019 13:39:09 +0000
    ...sliding door and rear quarter after being hit last summer .          Repaired seam rust on driver's side above propane tank .          Repainted door handles .          Wheeled...
  • Re: Hello! We have some questions...
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Wed, 26 Sep 2007 14:42:55 -0400
    ...http://www.vanagain.com/ part number 025101065 Exterior sliding door handles for '80~'84 (longer than later years) are hard to find (NLA most...
  • Re: Strap a raft to the roof?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Fri, 2 Jul 2010 12:19:16 -0700
    ...In boats any cleat or anything attached to a deck or cabin is set there with something for a 'bedding compound' ...like a sealant...
  • Re: Oven-baked paint finish
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 4 Jan 2024 04:05:51 +0000
    ...to try this again is when I re-finish my Vanagon door handles, I want something perfect and super durable.  I am also thinking...
  • =?UTF-8?Q?Re:_Another_thing_I_didn=E2=80=99t_know_about_my_van?=
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 13 Apr 2021 04:28:01 +0000
    ...Some cabinet doors are tight so adjusting the latches may be in my future but the rubber stick on tiny bumps gave a quick...
  • Re: Westy Speaker
    Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
    Sun, 25 Jun 2000 22:05:08 -0500
    ...I don't want to cut, hack, or otherwise bastardize the door panels, door metal or the rear A/C cabinet. I'll be...
  • Re: value of 84 adventure wagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 3 Jan 2009 19:08:08 -0800
    ...the sliding door being too hard to operate ( just way to strong a spring inside the sliding door........sometimes the outside handles break off...
  • '73 Safare update: Propane install
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Sun, 23 Apr 1995 19:22:11 -0700 (PDT)
    ...This looked very cute but the fridge/stove blocked access to the sliding door handle from the inside, and took up more than half...
  • Re: '88 Westy value?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Wed, 29 Dec 2004 19:39:57 -0800
    ...I did notice some of the brown plastic dash vents and door handles seem to have discoloured and gone chalky. We will probably take...
  • Re: Vanagon Plat Cat Designs - Portable
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sat, 15 Apr 2000 15:15:20 -0700
    ...it's out of the way of the cabinet door (I think)... and all the hoses and wires go off to the left into...
  • Re: Oven-baked paint finish
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 4 Jan 2024 14:11:54 -0600
    ...Where I want to try this again is when I re-finish my Vanagon door handles, I want something perfect and super durable. I...
  • Re: Peel and Seal Complete-Pics
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:40:38 -0400
    ...I am in process of detailing before > re-install and am adding new foam sops to the door handles and mechanism, > etc. Have a...
  • Re: Pop-Top Cha-Cha---
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Thu, 2 May 2002 05:51:36 -0700
    ...WEBTV.NET> wrote: > Hey all--- > > I felted all the door's on the cabinet's-- > I felted the rear seat base---- > I added small...
  • Re: NVC: what's a good non-running bus worth?
    Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
    Tue, 13 Sep 2005 14:24:55 -0700
    ...I was told that it was owned by a woman who inherited it > from her grandfather, and she asked her boyfriend to handle the...