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  • Re: headliner material for westy
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Sat, 7 Feb 2004 22:33:34 -0500
    Jason Willenbrock wrote: > anyone ever change their headliner material on their westy? > what is a good source for new material? Jason, If you want...
  • Re: TinTop Headliner
    Historical mailing list - Jaime Forero
    Wed, 2 Aug 2017 19:08:10 -0500
    ...TinTop Headliner Does anyone actually have any experience replacing the interior headliner in a Tintop ? I can see that GoWesty sells the kit, and...
  • Headliner re/re ??
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Nov 1996 11:57:00 -0400 (AST)
    ...The '85 crewcab has zero insulation/padding between the headliner and tin roof. It was -11C this AM and took longer to warm up...
  • Re: WTB Grey headliner screws and caps
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Fri, 4 Jan 2008 09:34:52 -0800
    ...Gerry Lepage <vanagonstretch@aol.com> wrote: > Looking to purchase the decorative caps that cover screws that hold up the > headliner in late Vanagon Westfalias. >
  • headliner
    Historical mailing list - David Moyal
    Wed, 24 Jul 2013 21:57:17 -0700
    The paper on the "headliner" panel on my '83 Westy is peeling off and I want to replace it. I see a bunch of...
  • cleaning headliner
    Historical mailing list - Brendan Slevin
    Tue, 6 Nov 2007 14:33:25 -0800
    ...What sort of products have been used with success to clean up the headliner? Also, I have random AC stuff for cheap if anyone...
  • Re: Grab Handles (no, not those things around your waist!)
    Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
    Fri, 7 May 1999 21:49:08 -0700
    ...If I recall correctly, the metal is there so that the light holds against the metal and not the headliner - having the metal there...
  • How many bows in the Vanagon headliner
    Historical mailing list - hunnam
    Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:01:22 +1000
    ...I am asking whether someone knows how many bows are fitted to the roof of our vans to tighten the headliner. Perhaps a question...
  • Re: Audi problems
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Mar 1996 01:18:00 -0500
    ...what about that cheesy Delco A/C controller? and that cooling fan resistor? What about the headliner? It costs $450.00 to do a...
  • Re: removing luggage rack?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Wed, 14 Jul 1999 16:02:47 PDT
    No you don't have to remove the headliner. Just pop the top and you will see the four nuts on the rear edge...
  • Help with headliner
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Thu, 27 May 1999 23:47:04 -0400
    Volks, I'm having sooooo much fun with my headliner project that I thought I share it with ya'all. And, I thought engines...
  • Fwd: Jetta Headliner - No Vanagon Content
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Sat, 13 Jul 2002 22:57:38 EDT
    ...Tom '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '87 Westy Auto, '91 Carat, '81 VW Diesel Pickup (with droopy headliner)
  • Info re headliners and anyone with ETKA
    Historical mailing list - hunnam
    Fri, 10 Mar 2006 11:59:38 +1100
    ...First has anyone recently replaced their headliner. I am about to replace mine on my 91 Van. I was looking at the West Coast...
  • Re: Installing 3 point Seat Belts Was:3 point seatbelts in Westfalias
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 25 Mar 2011 11:59:29 EDT
    ...you can feel it under the headliner.
  • headliner source in Virginia?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 01 Feb 96 13:15 CST
    ...headliner source in Virginia? > In the Sept/Oct issue of OBR Jim (Bryant) mentioned a source for > quality headliners in an article he wrote...
  • TinTop Headliner
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Wed, 2 Aug 2017 15:21:57 -0700
    Does anyone actually have any experience replacing the interior headliner in a Tintop ? I can see that GoWesty sells the kit, and as I...
  • Re; Replacing Headliner
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sat, 27 May 2000 07:19:06 -0500
    David, I have done a couple of headliner's in my day and it is a bear of a job! With the length of...
  • Re: Grab Handles (no, not those things around your waist!)
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 7 May 1999 13:37:04 -0300
    Why not just take the headliner out and cut a new piece of metal like the old one and fit it in, and pop...
  • Re: Help with headliner
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Thu, 27 May 1999 22:04:46 -0600
    ...Help with headliner > > > Volks, > > I'm having sooooo much fun with my headliner project that I thought I > share it with ya'all. > And...
  • Re: Installing new headliner in a Westfalia Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 22 Feb 2015 17:32:51 -0800
    ...That includes the headliner as well. Installing the interior should be fairly straightforward, I guess, but the headliner gives me worries. So if any...
  • Re: 87 Syncro complete headliner perfect F/S
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 14:27:14 -0800
    ...87 Syncro complete headliner perfect F/S > > doug, > > have you investigated shipping the headliner? i just boxed one up and > brought it to ups...
  • Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 20:15:38 -0800
    Hi all, My '82 Westy Diesel has seriously peeling vinyl on the roof and rear upper cabinet headliner. It is the very light beige...
  • Re: Need Grey Headliner - Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:54:50 -0600
    ...bob> > Does anyone have a "Grey" Headliner for a 86-91 Westy?> > Must be willing to ship to AZ or available for pickup in...
  • Re: Installing new headliner in a Westfalia Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Truls Erik Johnsen
    Sun, 22 Feb 2015 23:19:34 +0100
    ...That includes the headliner as well. > Installing the interior should be fairly straightforward, I guess, but > the headliner gives me worries. So if any...
  • Re: Installing new headliner in a Westfalia Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:47:33 -0800
    ...That includes the headliner as well. Installing the interior should be fairly straightforward, I guess, but the headliner gives me worries. So if any...
  • Speakers in a Westy Headliner?
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Thu, 18 Jul 2002 15:30:48 -0700
    ...I got to thinking, could I put speakers in my headliner just above or just behind me? Now, I have a 1986 Westy, which...
  • Re: Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - David Clarkson
    Sat, 8 Mar 2008 22:00:54 EST
    ...I guess that the headliner over the front seats need to come off to remove the luggage rack. Do you have to bend the...
  • Re: Adding a westy interior to a passanger van
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sat, 2 Aug 2008 21:31:30 -0400
    I'd leave the headliner alone, but this is a perment installation, and the sunroof will never see light again (as there's a...
  • WTB Grey headliner screws and caps
    Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
    Fri, 4 Jan 2008 11:23:10 -0500
    Looking to purchase the decorative caps that cover screws that hold up the headliner in late Vanagon Westfalias. Caps are also located in several...
  • Fwd: [VANAGON] need advice for cleaning headliner
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 6 Mar 1999 09:05:59 EST
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  • Re: extra dome light space?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 31 Jan 2003 22:53:54 -0600
    I've had my headliner out a few times and there is no electric there for the light. Easy enough to run electric and...
  • Ragtop.....
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 03 May 1995 18:25:21 EDT
    ...I'd have to give them a B on the headliner job :\( A new rag top was also installed. The metal runners that slide...
  • headliner material for westy
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Sat, 7 Feb 2004 19:51:28 -0500
    <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE>anyone ever change their headliner material on their westy?&nbsp; mine is all cracked and falling...
  • Re: Fw: Re: tire jack + extra lighting
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 23 Apr 1999 18:57:32 -0300
    ...Malcolm S Roy wrote: > Bill, is it really necessary to pull the headliner? Can you not simply run the > extra wire from the driver...
  • Re: Down at the Wand Wash, (little VW, (Fun))
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Fri, 12 Sep 1997 11:42:34 -0400
    ...We paid particular attention to the window seals, the slider tracks for the door, and to the headliner, which I am proud to say...
  • WANTED: Vanagon headliner
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sat, 4 Aug 2001 20:16:37 -0700
    I am looking for the front half of a Vanagon headliner in good, clean, non-ripped condition. This will be going into my Syncro...
  • Re: Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 24 Jan 2005 22:40:08 -0600
    ...Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner > Hi all, > > My '82 Westy Diesel has seriously peeling vinyl on the roof and rear upper > cabinet headliner. It...
  • Re: differences in '91 westys vs earlier westys
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 21 Jun 2016 15:15:29 -0400
    ...my '89 westy does NOT have the extra middle bracket in the front headliner to keep it from sagging, but my '91 westy did...
  • How much room above front headliner?
    Historical mailing list - Ed
    Tue, 9 Aug 2005 23:22:01 -0400
    I'd like to install some new lights in the front headliner, but I don't want to take it down unless I know...
  • Re: Grab Handles (no, not those things around your waist!)
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Fri, 7 May 1999 11:26:21 EDT
    ...Above the interior light in a Westy over the driver's seat is a metal plate rivited to the top side of the headliner...
  • Re: headliner
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Wed, 24 Jul 2013 22:16:13 -0700
    ...dust when lowering the headliner. Goggles may not be a bad idea. You'll see the headliner start to sag as you remove the...
  • Re: Q: How do we clean the headliner?
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 23 Jul 2000 23:11:11 -0700
    ...How do we clean the headliner? > Here is what I really meant to send: > > > >My headliner is cigarette stained ... I would like it to...
  • Re: Restoring/Insulating the Pop-Top
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 1 May 2001 13:57:21 -0500
    ...Why not look into some type of GM headliner material, it's foam backed and will hide imperfections, life span is about ten to...
  • Re: 86 interior into a 84 need some advice
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Thu, 3 Jun 1999 08:21:59 -0400
    Mike, I used 3M spray adeasive for the portions of the headliner that connect to the sidewalls. Ron Semko Orlando, Fl. mike wrote: > What...
  • What is under the headliner material by the windows?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
    Mon, 8 Oct 2001 08:26:04 -0400
    ...Both my '81's have a yellowish discoloration bleeding through the headliner material on the side and back window areas above the side panels...
  • Re: How much room above front headliner?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 10 Aug 2005 09:24:04 -0400
    Hi Ed, The front headliner of my '86 syncro westy just happens to be out right now, I am sending you a seperate p...
  • Re: Source of Westfalia Material?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 7 Nov 2012 11:51:53 -0500
    ...uses the same vinyl for the wall/headliner trim as the '87-'91 passenger van headliner. you will have to use 3M adhesive to...
  • Re: headliner material for westy
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 8 Feb 2004 21:40:17 -0600
    ...headliner material for westy > > > anyone ever change their headliner material on their westy? mine is > all cracked and falling apart underside of top bunk...
  • Insulation for busses/vans
    Historical mailing list - Stephen White
    Wed, 9 Jul 1997 11:47:19 -0500 (CDT)
    Hi all, i saw a recent thread on the vanagon list where someone had removed his headliner and wanted to know what to use...
  • Interior panel painting, curtains
    Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
    Wed, 22 Sep 1999 07:32:20 -0400
    ...Anybody ever put soft headliner material on their headliner wood panel? Any suggestions as to what kind of paint? Should I paint it to...
  • Re: another edition of the dictionary ...
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 4 Jan 1995 16:10:15 -0800 (PST)
    ...Standards have headliners, while kombis and panels did not. Kombis had fiberboard roof liners in the cab instead of headliners. Thom -- > Eat right, exercise...
  • SO42 headliner width
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 29 Apr 1996 09:02:47 -0700
    Measured it this weekend: width = 4' 7" Full measurements will be made as time permits
  • Re: Q: How do we clean the headliner?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Mon, 24 Jul 2000 01:14:34 EDT
    ...Nichols wrote: >My headliner is cigarette stained ... I would like it to be squeaky clean and WHITE, not yellow.< Michael, I am certain a...
  • crazy? heat idea
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 05 Oct 1995 11:12:40 -0500 (EST)
    ...Could this be the solution to our problem? I know about an odor or that it might ruin headliner, but my bus smells anyway...
  • Re: peanut butter storage in Campers
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Jul 1995 17:33:29 -0700
    Use it to glue velour to the headliner and body inside panels. /martha
  • Re: POT TOP HINGES BOLTS TO ROOF
    Historical mailing list - Julianna Elligsen
    Sun, 18 Oct 2015 15:26:37 -0700
    ...I think there are then bolts under the headliner to remove the brackets completely. The headliner is extremely easy to remove and put back...
  • adhesives
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Jul 1995 12:35:39 EST
    I just touched up the "poorfessional" (NOT!) job on my headliner. I used the waterproof "liquid nails" stuff- SFSG..... christian
  • Re: Interior door/side/headliner panels redux
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 10:13:45 -0600
    ...writes: > Thanks Stan, How did you laminate the fabric to the headliner? > Thanks, > David H > > Stan said: > >>> > I did it the easy way...... took...
  • Re: Wand Wash, (little EXPENSIVE VW, (Fun))
    Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
    Fri, 12 Sep 1997 12:07:23 -0400
    ...We paid particular > attention to the window seals, the slider tracks for the door, and to the > headliner, which I am proud to say...
  • Re: VERY IMPORTANT TO ME!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Apr 1995 20:34:24 -0400 (EDT)
    Its probably horsehair and glue....the usual old VW headliner lining.... don't worry its not asbestos! Ric