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• Re: Glass for Heated Elect Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Madsen
  Fri, 4 May 2001 23:33:09 -0400
  ...Does anyone have these mirrors? My mirrors are poor. New mirror is expensive, therefore I can't buy.<< Take your old mirror to a...
• Re: LT Mirrors (Was: Wheel Help please)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 19:04:26 -0500
  ...LT Mirrors (Was: Wheel Help please) >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Hi Chris, > >I think the LT mirrors look great - so great that I...
• Power Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:31:24 -0300
  Since we are talking mirrors. Both of my external {power} mirrors on the Hyena ('88 WBX Westfalia) are severely delaminated with only an orange...
• Re: re. Heated seats
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Dec 2002 09:54:42 EST
  ...and ps - ALL vanagons with power mirrors have the heating element in the power mirrors. if you've got power mirrors, then youve got...
• power mirrors? Heated or not?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 09:09:43 -0700
  Hey folks, are all (any??) power mirrors heated? thanks Matthew
• Re: mirrors, or?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:02:17 -0700
  ...The range of adjustment of the mirrors won't allow you to use them. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "andrewbell" <andrewbell@QWEST.NET> To...
• Re: Mirrors Floppy Fix
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 14:18:25 -0800
  ...why put on a band-aid when the mirrors can be fixed! I have fixed 3 sets of floppy mirrors in the past month...
• Re: outside mirrors
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Mon, 29 May 2006 10:53:25 -0600
  Anyone familiar with the reproduction mirrors offered at: http://tinyurl.com/l2ltd Quality?
• Re: What do I need to do about this mirror!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 10:19:32 EDT
  I recently bought some replacement mirrors for the nasty old ones on my '85. The replacements were pretty and clean. I tightened the nuts...
• Re: Glass for Heated Elect Mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 May 2001 10:04:28 EDT
  All power mirrors are heated. When you turn on your rear window defroster, it defrosts the mirrors as well. I love the feature on...
• Re: 89 Westy Arrives
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 May 2000 23:03:33 EDT
  ...Since this is an 89 I thought maybe that the original heated mirrors were bigger or something?? Also the screw holes are only about...
• Mirrors fold in at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:53:03 -0700
  I tried every version of folding mirrors and all the "fixes" and they all eventually gave up. I got some power mirrors (without the...
• Re: Power mirrors on an '85?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:52:29 -0700
  The archives are full of "how to Fix" floppy mirrors.� here is m2cw: http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0611A&L...
• Re: Mirror glass for fiberglass mirrors
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 4 May 2006 13:19:52 +0000
  I bought some power mirrors off of an '87 and both mirrors have that discoloration on the edges. The mechanic who sold them to...
• Re: NonOEM power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 24 May 2000 07:55:45 -0700
  My Vanagon mirrors are quite elegant, thank you! Part of a well thought out and attractive vehicle design. If you don't like your...
• Power mirrors on an '85?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 09:59:19 -0700
  I've got new mirrors from BD on my rig, and I've had to tighten down the stud to the point I may...
• Re: mirrors/85 vanagon gl
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sat, 21 Mar 1998 02:30:50 EST
  In a message dated 98-03-20 10:58:28 EST, lgirard@BMTS.COM writes: << The glass in both mirrors is beginning to erode...
• Re: FS Vanagon mirrors $10 each
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 20:13:30 EST
  In a message dated 11/24/04 6:29:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, tomyoung1@COMCAST.NET writes: > Why only driver's side mirrors...
• Re: Fast Forward LT mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:50:16 -0500
  Sam I bought a pair of LT mirrors off eBay.de a few years back but never ended up installing them because the holes...
• Looking for MIrrors
  Historical mailing list - R. A. \"Pete\" SELLERS
  Fri, 17 Jan 1997 08:38:05 -0800
  ...Anyone got a pair of mirrors (left & right) that are in "decent" condition and can be acquired for a cheap price? I'm sending...
• Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Don Gibbons
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 10:02:00 -0500
  Yes, the later power mirrors will bolt on (well 2 out of 3 bolts) and are immune to wind.
• inside rearview mirrors for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 28 Mar 2002 22:58:22 EST
  i have 2 inside rearview mirrors for sale if anyone is interested..perfect shape. chris
• part# for "trucker mirrors"
  Historical mailing list - Mark Cumnock
  Mon, 29 Nov 2004 08:42:31 -0500
  What is the part# for the mirrors that you see on David's Fast Forward site?
• FW: Power Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 15:18:05 -0400
  ...Power Mirrors I would like to buy some power mirrors for my '86 Syncro. If anyone has a handle on where I can find...
• Re: Fast Forward LT mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Sat, 11 Feb 2006 09:23:20 -0800
  When I installed my FF LT mirrors the bottom holes and hardware worked and I then use SS screws into new holes that I...
• FS: Vanagon Power Mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Dec 2004 18:25:00 EST
  pair of Vanagon power mirrors for sale.. includes wiring and switch. can be installed on any year vanagon. i put a pair on my...
• Re: Convex mirror dot placement
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:07:26 -0400
  ...The mirrors I'm talking about are essentially in optical terms a (possibly tilted) quarter-slice of a round convex mirror, so you get...
• Re: Whats with the Side Mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 15:45:51 -0400
  ...Of course, you know there are multiple styles of mirrors on Vanagons. Most of my vans have the power mirrors. But my non-GL...
• Side View Mirror List Deal Update!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 10:52:11 -0400
  ...To recap, I these are Original-Equipment German Mirrors, not the lower quality Mexican ones, at a fraction of the dealer price. Bus Mirrors...
• Re: How to keep mirrors in place
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:41:37 -0700
  ...Try something like - floppy mirrors - or some such. The mirrors can be removed and the 10 mm nut on the bottom removed and then...
• non power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - mike riley
  Sat, 4 May 2019 14:21:49 +0000
  anybody have a recommendation for a set of outside mirrors, non power, that hopefully come with gaskets? thx mike
• Re: Glass for Heated Elect Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 4 May 2001 15:49:19 -0700
  ...Glass for Heated Elect Mirrors >Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 10:04:28 EDT > >All power mirrors are heated. When you turn on your...
• Images of Toyota Hilux Surf mirrors & adaptors
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 18:47:57 +1200
  I've taken a couple of images of a set of electric mirrors off Toyota Hilux Surfs (Japanese-market; sold elsewhere as 4Runner). I...
• Re: Power mirror conversion how to??
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 03:58:59 EST
  ...I also use the power mirrors in one of my van w/o any power at all. Works just fine and does not flop...
• Vanagon Power mirrors FS
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Oct 2004 08:39:06 EDT
  pair of Vanagon power mirrors for sale.. includes wiring and switch. simple addition to any year van (easy wiring). i put a pair on...
• for sale: drivers side manual mirrors $10 each
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 14:26:41 EDT
  for sale: drivers side manual vanagon exterior mirrors. $10 ea. pass side $15 ea. chris
• electrically heated mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 09:24:42 -0400
  Can I assume that the electrically heated side view mirrors are joined to the rear window defrost switch? cheers, mordo
• Re: Vanagon Mirror replacement Option
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:44:58 -0400
  ...and most Vanagon power mirrors are made of unobtanium! JordanVw@aol.com wrote: > i guess installing some power mirrors off a late model vanagon...
• Re: Power mirrors on an '85?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 15:41:45 -0700
  ...Power mirrors on an '85? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 3:25 PM These mirrors are brand new, and...
• Re: Outside mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 19:14:49 -0700
  ...I don't like the flat glass mirrors and couldn't afford the electric ones which have the european convex lens. So I got...
• Power Mirrors on a non-power van
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:15:52 -0700
  Hey all, In an effort to get droopy mirror syndrome behind me, I picked up a pair of power mirrors for my manual van...
• Side View Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - paul gordon
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 13:37:25 -0400
  Any wisdom from the collective as how to remove the side view mirrors from the housing without breaking them? (Power Adjusted).
• Power mirrors sold
  Historical mailing list - Matt F
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 21:15:23 -0400
  Thanks to all who replied, but I've just sold the mirrors to another list member. Thanks Again Matt [text/html]
• Re: Replacing Stock 82 Van mirrors w/stronger model
  Historical mailing list - sstones
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 13:32:35 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Other cars > zipped by us with their mirrors doing just fine. Let me know what you find > out if anything as I have no...
• Re: Wing mirror question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:39:17 -0500
  Paul, As you know the manual adjustable mirrors suck - to put it mildly. Most people that I know who want to upgrade that have...
• Mirrors and radio for sale
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Thu, 30 May 2002 09:22:47 EDT
  I recently installed power mirrors on my 87 Westy. I have a pair of mirrors from the Bus Depot that I purchased about a...
• vanagon power mirrors for sale..fit all vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 22:04:51 EST
  pair of Vanagon power mirrors for sale.. includes wiring and switch. simple addition to any year van (easy wiring). i put a pair on...
• Re: Looking for Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  17 Jan 97 16:37:55 EST
  >I'm gonna try some Mid-Winter improvements on MY THING. > >Anyone got a pair of mirrors (left & right) that are in "decent" >condition...
• pair of vanagon exterior side mirrors for sale $15 ea
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 13:21:31 EDT
  pair if exterior MANUAL vanagon side mirrors for sale. right or left. $15 ea chris
• For sale: vanagon power mirrors, fit ALL vans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Sep 2003 06:38:53 EDT
  for sale: pair of vanagon power mirrors. fit ALL vanagons. $200 pair w/ switch chris se pa
• rear view mirror swap?
  Historical mailing list - apotek
  Sat, 17 Aug 1996 22:27:07 -0500
  ...I'm thinking about replacing the side-view mirrors on my '87 Westy and since I don't yet have a factory repair manual...
• Re: Product review Bus Depot Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:26:01 -0400
  I have those mirrors too and I agree! They give a much more vertical view so you can see down the side of the...
• Re: Images of Toyota Hilux Surf mirrors & adaptors
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 05:48:12 EST
  ...as for Vanagon mirrors being floppy, I have not found that to be the case w/ my power mirrors. It would take 100mph+ winds...
• Fwd: electrically heated mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Wed, 20 Sep 2006 11:56:41 -0400
  ...electrically heated mirrors To: helmut.blong@gmail.com, vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com In a message dated 9/20/06 9:31:00 AM Eastern...
• Question about late model mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 20:01:16 -0500
  How do you remove just the glass part of the late model electric mirrors that came on the carats? Thanks, Jim
• FS: power mirrors (pair) and speedo cluster w/ tach/digi clock - fit all vans
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Jun 2005 11:49:29 EDT
  ...power mirrors - pair..with wires and switch..everything you need to install them on a van that didnt have power mirrors.. also, for an...
• Re: non power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Wed, 8 May 2019 21:12:52 -0700
  I still prefer the stock look of '91 power mirrors, but that's the best I've seen of the third-party options. -MB...
• Re: Power Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 07:53:15 -0300
  ...On 18-Sep-2014, at 07:31, Roy Nicholl wrote: > Since we are talking mirrors. Both of my external {power} mirrors on the Hyena...
• RE: Replacing Stock 82 Van mirrors w/stronger model
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Dove - VAX Master
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 10:43:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...mattw@atl.com (Matt Weatherford) > I have an '82 Vanagon w/side mirrors that cant stay put in > winds over 70 mph (i.e...
• Re: West Coast Mirrors on vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 15:24:41 +0100
  ...If > you click on the pictures, it is apparent that > the mirrors on this vehicle aren't OEM. First, that is the same color...