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  • Re: Headlight Visors, Curb Feelers, Chain Steering Wheels--What tricks
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Fri, 22 Mar 2002 12:42:27 EST
    ...for: > > -those chrome headlight visors they always put on > Bugs. (no louvers please) > > -White-wall vinyl side-wall decals for my Yoko 185 > R14s...
  • Re: Space above closet
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Mon, 7 Nov 2016 14:30:01 -0800
    ...tray > and under the long bracket that holds the A/C louvers. Is there space > between the ceiling of the closet and the base...
  • Re: Radiator Cover on Vangon
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Dec 1995 13:40:12 -0500
    ...don't know the function of the left-side air intake louvers, but the right side is where the engine gets its intake air...
  • RE: Brazilian buses
    Historical mailing list - SMILE... IT'S STILL FREE
    Mon, 05 Sep 1994 13:48:21 EST
    ...It does use louvers in the rear sides, and split-style square rearside windows. It uses late model taillights, with a twist- no amber...
  • Re: 1980 TD on ebay question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 22 Apr 2005 12:02:39 -0400
    ...Between it > having plastic louvers and being listed as an '80, his failure to list the > VIN in the auction (who forgets THAT?), and...
  • Back frim Canada and Louvers!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Aug 1997 17:06:11 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Think Louvers!! Mike
  • Re: Air conditioner for camping
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 29 Mar 2002 21:49:47 -0500
    ...Also the inlet is usuall through louvers in the sides of the unit, looks like they may be obstructed by the seat. It won...
  • Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 22:03:23 -0500
    ...T he louvers you mentioned are made to mount in a hole in the vertical face of the dashboard. I think the vents should...
  • Re: SA T3 Ventilation System
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sun, 4 May 2008 14:08:53 +0200
    ...I don't think you can say that T3s > had flowthrough ventilation, unlike 1956+ T1s (which had extraction > louvers in the rear pillars). > -- > Andrew...
  • black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:52:56 -0800
    looking for a source for the little black plastic clips that are receivers for the screws that hold in the air vent louvers in...
  • Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Mon, 20 Jan 2003 21:34:57 -0500
    ...Problem with it was that it only had one set of louvers in front, so the air coming out could only be directed to...
  • Re: AC Ducts Repair
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 14 Apr 2007 11:07:31 -0700
    ...This also allowed me to pull the vent louvers from the front duct piece and turn it into a handy place to store garage...
  • Re: Heater Refurbished Still Questions
    Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
    Sun, 30 Jan 2005 18:03:52 -0600
    ...They have your common busted, unrepairable internals , missig louvers, etc. I think both still have the foam seal around them, so I should be...
  • Re: SA Grille
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 29 Mar 2006 09:36:29 -0800
    ...It has the smaller louvers. > > I haven't gotten around to installing it and my new H4 round lights > yet. I planned on putting...
  • Re: South Africa
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Tue, 8 Feb 2000 08:34:56 -0500
    ...question...) Any nifty interior parts or other items like trim, vents, louvers, etc...? Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa Barbara, CA </smaller></fontfamily...
  • Re: Grill for vent at front door on B pillar
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 12 Sep 2005 07:12:51 -0700
    ...It's the called rear air duct > > > gasket, has louvers that point down. > > > > i have a bunch of those.. let me know if u...
  • Re: Speed limits...
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Thu, 29 Sep 1994 13:19:26 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Nagel-esqe mural on the hood and tailgate curb-feelers TV-antenna on the back chrome louvers on the doors, hood, tailgate, etc Hydraulic...
  • Re: Staying in the black
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Tue, 2 Apr 2002 21:39:33 +0800
    ...It works great on the black bumper ends of chrome bumpers, non-power mirror housings, rear vent louvers, the gas cap and surrounding filler...
  • FS Front Heater
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Thu, 30 Nov 2000 17:53:42 -0800
    ...resistor for the 3 speeds the dash control cables for the louvers part of the heater some of the distribution plastic pipes. The heater...
  • Re: VW Sighting TV AD
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 25 Nov 1995 17:50:26 -0600
    ...it was a quick shot and from the side, but the louvers were there and so was the >shape. > >On thing wrong with the...
  • Spring cleaning Vanagon parts got to go (mirrors and heater)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Sat, 7 Apr 2001 07:26:43 -0700
    ...resistor for the 3 speeds the dash control cables for the louvers part of the heater some of the distribution plastic pipes. 2) Power...
  • Air ducting for dusty conditions.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 20 May 2008 21:29:06 -0700
    ...I simply ran a bit of wire down into the louvers from the outside till it emerged into the engine bay. Then I attached...
  • Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 12 Nov 2015 05:09:39 -0500
    ...are = > receivers for the screws that hold in the air vent louvers in the rear Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte, Ontario, Canada '87 VW Westy...
  • 1965 Type II questions
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Sep 1995 11:24:25 -0400
    ...that *didn't* have the extra two or three cargo ventillation louvers above the usual engine cooling lovers?? Mine doesn't and it appears...
  • Copy of: Re: Mexican buses
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    21 Nov 96 12:00:46 EST
    ...Has louvers on the side >like a squareback.fastback. Most examples were pretty ragged, so I would >guess these were the same vintage as...
  • Re: Comments on the Oil Cooler Upgrade Issue
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Sat, 19 Nov 2005 09:08:41 -0500
    ...I need to replace the wooden engine lid anyway so I thought a diamond plate hatch with louvers stamped in it could be incorparated...
  • Re: A few questions about 87 passenger bus
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 04:28:46 EDT
    ...87 owners manual and couldn't find any mention of these louvers. Any ideas ? Search in archives just comes up with vent windows. >> the...
  • Re: VLVC: Super Beetle TCO....
    Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino
    Mon, 11 Sep 2006 17:05:07 -0400
    ...Not all Supers had the vent louvers on the front apron, just the US models (whether AC was installed or not).... ----- Original Message ----- From...
  • Re: Sliding Window Vent Covers
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Fri, 19 Apr 2002 15:23:50 -0700
    Boy, are those louvers ugly! > From: phil stanhope <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM> > Reply-To: phil stanhope <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM> > Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2002 13...
  • Grill for vent at door
    Historical mailing list - Wognacious
    Sun, 11 Sep 2005 12:50:11 -0700
    ...It's the called rear air duct gasket, has louvers that point down. Anyway mine was gone and apparently on my trip to Oregon...
  • Re: COLD air Leak Solution
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 12:51:55 -0800
    ...THANKS! I believe that the rubber foam stuff around the louvers must be gone on my system. I will use the cardboard/duct tape...
  • Re: window screens
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Sat, 21 Jul 2001 01:29:37 EDT
    ...The next production model should have screen material behind the louvers just like the EuroVan vents. Steve Lashley '73 Euro Panel '74 Campmobile '93...
  • Re: Paint for mirror
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Tue, 12 Jul 2016 01:07:28 +0000
    ...And...can do the same treatment on upper and lower front grills, and also air intake louvers at the rear.  Makes things look really...
  • Re: COLD fresh air leaking (Solutions!)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 12:48:20 -0800
    ...THANKS! I believe that the rubber foam stuff around the louvers must be gone on my system. I will use the cardboard/duct tape...
  • blower fan and resealing air box
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Fri, 5 Dec 2003 13:11:09 +0000
    ...Now place your foam over the vent louvers that you want to replace the old foam on. Cut the foam to aproximately the same...
  • Re: After Market A/C project - Items needed
    Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
    Sat, 22 Mar 2014 22:23:57 -0700
    ...They can also supply the drier, and likely any vents, ducts, or louvers, or fittings that you need. Prices are more than competitive as...
  • Re: Propex heater or regulator
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 24 Nov 2010 16:44:26 -0800
    ...quiet night...they back the heaters into a big compartment with louvers to the outside so they don't need duct work for the...
  • Re: syncro with snorkel ? Yes/No?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 Jun 1997 23:24:52 -0700
    ...to the rear of the cab, and then up to the louvers (which are not removable like the vans). You can't see much...
  • Re: Deteriorating plastic trim
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Wed, 2 Aug 2000 12:01:54 -0700
    ...My side mirrors, vent louvers, and gas cap area all look brand new, and I only apply the stuff about once a month. Brent...
  • Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
    Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:05:07 -0800
    ...are receivers for the screws that hold in the air vent louvers in the rear The 87 is in the body shop now getting...
  • Re: Do you know that your vanagon air duct may be clogged?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Tue, 28 Oct 2014 11:24:34 -0400
    ...I'll have to look at the louvers now, never noticed they were pointing down. Edward On Tue, Oct 28, 2014 at 11:21...
  • Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
    Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:58:45 -0800
    ...are receivers for the screws that hold in the air vent louvers in the rear The 87 is in the body shop now getting...
  • Re: Cleaning and polishing exterior body plastic parts??
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth D Lewis
    Wed, 4 Jul 2001 20:35:01 -0400
    ...to put the body > plastics back > on-mirrors bumper ends, engine louvers etc... I hadn't realized how > TERRIBLE > these look! > So what's...
  • Propane heaters..
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:30:43 -0800
    ...camper bottom, in case any propane should leak..There are some louvers(to the outdoors) in that locker door, too. If you must stow...
  • Re: Carb Icing? ('68 SP)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 3 Jul 1996 01:53:08 -0500
    ...Water can come in up through the bottom if your seal isn't good, or in through the louvers. I'd hook up the...
  • Re: VLVC: Super Beetle TCO....
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:32:59 +0000
    ...Not all Supers had the vent louvers on the front apron, just the US > models (whether AC was installed or not).... > > ----- Original Message ----- > From...
  • Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
    Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:04:38 -0800
    ...are receivers for the screws that hold in the air vent louvers in the rear The 87 is in the body shop now getting...
  • To "The Clanger" Van somewhere in Oregon---A Possible Cure!
    Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
    Sun, 20 Aug 2000 08:34:40 -0400
    ...I finally noticed it through the louvers behind the rear bumper.... The clanging? The installer the week before chose not to reinstall one of...
  • Re: Paint for mirror
    Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
    Mon, 11 Jul 2016 19:50:22 -0700
    ...treatment on upper and lower front grills, and also > air intake louvers at the rear. Makes things look really nice, and if you > REALLY...
  • Re: Space above closet
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Mon, 7 Nov 2016 16:53:07 -0600
    ...tray and under the long bracket that holds the A/C louvers. Is there space between the ceiling of the closet and the base...
  • Re: Black smoke running rich
    Historical mailing list - Gene P
    Wed, 12 May 2021 21:02:03 -0700
    ...occasionally by sticking my arm up the pillar or removing the louvers and reaching down the pillar. No problem. The liner can deteriorate and...
  • Re: Propex heater or regulator
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Wed, 24 Nov 2010 21:26:34 -0500
    ...quiet night...they back the heaters into a big > compartment with louvers to the outside so they don't need duct work for > the...
  • FW: Re: '84 VanagonAdventurewagon valuation sought for ins. claim
    Historical mailing list - Deborah Chapin
    Wed, 9 Jan 2002 07:29:27 -0800
    ...smoke or fire damage to rest of vehicle > > > except for plastic louvers and back lights. Adjuster is trying to say it's > > > totaled and...
  • 84 Westy aircooled.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Mar 1996 10:37:58 -0800
    ...The VW is designed for nice fresh cool air to flow in through the scoops or louvers, get sucked into the fan and blown...
  • comments on SA grilles
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 07:49:17 -0700
    ...There are fewer louvers in the center of the grill and they are spaced a bit further apart than on the stock grille. The...
  • Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:03:53 -0800
    ...are receivers for the screws that hold in the air vent louvers in the rear > > The 87 is in the body shop now getting...
  • Re: Vanagon Westy insulated?
    Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
    Tue, 12 Sep 95 10:54:15 EDT
    ...and 81 Vgons (besides that 81s have the black removeable "gill" louvers for intake air) is that 81s have a fresh air blower; 80s...
  • Re: Oil cooler for 81 (and 67) Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Jun 1996 14:34:38 -0500
    ...You want the air to come through the louvers. Surely the top of the engine heats the air in the engine compartment a little...
  • Re: And now for something REALLY important
    Historical mailing list - BA
    Sun, 16 Sep 2007 19:57:19 -0700
    ...expensive) and drilled though the body of the van, behind the louvers, by working through the Westy rear cabinet. And then he used a...
  • Re: 85 Westy A/C & Aux battery
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 10:21:04 -0400
    ...Keep rear or front passengers comfortable Tube clips onto air vent louvers and extends up to 42" to easily reach back seats. Booster fan...