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Window replacement - 78
Historical mailing list - Rodney L. Boleyn
Fri, 15 Mar 1996 12:16:49 -0500
...The glass is broken out, but the aluminum frame is still being held in by the rubber gasket. I'm sorta thinking, get six...
Back on road, Auto Trans installation info
Historical mailing list - Craig Oda
Wed, 25 Aug 2004 21:53:44 -0700
...The winch made life a lot easier when I positioned the transaxle onto the frame 4) The frame needs to prevent the transmission from...
'54 RHD Deluxe Update
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Sun, 12 May 1996 17:26:13 -0700
Yesterday and today I fabricated the frame piece between the end of the longitudinal where it exits the cargo floor and where it goes...
Wing window removal?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Sat, 19 Mar 2011 18:24:09 -0400
I need to replace the passanger side wing window and frame. I have disassembled the door about as far as I can, and I...
Paulchen Bike Rack Locks for Sale
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Mon, 9 Aug 1999 00:30:01 EDT
I have 3 sets of frame lock kits for the Paulchen bike racks. The kits contain a brass German lock, 2 keys, plastic lock...
plastic hose clamps W/prong?
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Sun, 9 May 2004 14:44:16 EDT
...supplies the adjustable plastic hose clamps, with the prong insert, that goes into the frame? (for strapping hoses to the frame) thanks, John C....
Replacing Vent Window frame - how?
Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
Mon, 30 Aug 2004 17:00:36 -0700
...How hard is it to replace the window frame that the vent-window goes into? Can anyone tell me how it is done? Or...
Re: Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 18:15:24 -0700
...I mean between tranny bracket and frame. With part in hand (again), I now see that the gap between bracket and metal part of...
Re: syncro - shift linkage protective pipe
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Thu, 16 Sep 2010 12:49:42 -0700
...is stronger frame rails. If you look up into those oval holes on the bottom of the frame .. their filled in ....like more metal...
Rust Warning
Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
Sat, 19 Aug 2000 13:19:41 -0700
Upon disassembling my front end, i discovered some festering rust that began to eat into the frame. There is a rod that comes out...
Gap Between Trans. Mount Bracket & Frame Is...
Historical mailing list - neil n
Thu, 15 Apr 2010 16:51:56 -0700
...As anticipated, the front bracket on transmission sounds like it's contacting frame under load. i.e. going uphill I hear the engine vibrate...
Q about framechat
Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
Thu, 06 Feb 1997 21:15:12 +0100
Could "we" use the type2 com:s framechat (wolfsburg and hanover)? I think it should be great to join up, say once a week...
Re: Sliding window frame
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Tue, 28 Jul 2015 15:40:08 -0700
...Has anyone painted their frames and would it wear off where the > window > > slides against the frame? > > >
Re: The pickup thing
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:39:40 -0500
Those two aren't mutually exclusive qualities in a frame, you can have one that is stiff and won't break. Jim Akiba On...
Re: Take a look at the new T-5 Camper.
Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
Mon, 12 Sep 2005 16:47:49 -0400
if the T-5 is too large you might like the caddy :-) http://www.vw-nutzfahrzeuge.de/deu/home/frameset.html?/indexseiten/frameset_1194...
Re: Frame mounted receiver hitch wanted
Historical mailing list - Ed Duntz
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 15:43:32 -0400
...I, too, would make a guess that based on the price difference that the more expensive one might be a frame mount design, but...
Sliding window glass removal
Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
Wed, 20 May 2015 08:39:12 -0400
...But no way to replace the felt channels without removing the glass from the frame. The one side of the frame with the fixed...
Re: ?Removal of Fixed Glass from Sliding Window Frame?
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 12:07:17 -0700
...Place the square in the frame against the glass and spread the 2x4 with the hardware. You have to have the window out of...
Want to trade late model Westy windows for regular
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Wed, 22 Nov 2000 13:43:21 EST
...These are the ones that have the blacked anodized frames and chromeless rubber. I would much prefer the regular van windows also with the...
Re: brush guard/bull bars for vanagon???
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 8 Oct 2006 09:49:58 -0700
The bumpers that I have build have the tubing running parallel to the frame of the vehicle. I use some thick L bracket to...
Re: HELP! Sliding window removal
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Sun, 5 May 2002 00:01:44 -0500
...Also, can you remove the glass that slides from the frame it slides in? I see there are four notches in the frame for...
VW factory tent repair
Historical mailing list - David White
Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:02:22 -0700
...One of the metal corner frame pieces is cracked. Does anyone know of a company that either repairs tent frames or can make replica...
Re: Deep CYCLE Auxillary Battery Putting them along the frame rails.
Historical mailing list - Craig Rogers
Fri, 5 Apr 2002 16:07:26 -0500
I've been thinking about adding more batteries along the outsides of the frame rails. Has anyone done this? There don't seem to...
Re: Tire jack
Historical mailing list
Wed, 10 Jul 1996 15:35:30 -0400
...Place the jack up near the lateral frame member (as opposed to the jacking point on the outside of the car, if you jack...
Re: Who ordered heater core, muffler, etc. from CA?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 30 Apr 1998 18:22:40 -0700
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Re: The pickup thing
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Sat, 19 Jan 2008 13:14:12 -0500
...In any case the answer to the question: "Which company do you think designed/manufactured the better of the two frames?" When talking about...
Re: My Recently Fabricated Rear Bumper
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:32:06 -0800
...I can't say there is a 'frame' under there to rip out though. The bumper brackets bolt to frame-like members ..........but it...
Re: --Help Cant find a CAM
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 27 Apr 1998 21:41:50 -0700
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Re: Oil Filter tool!!
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Mon, 16 Mar 1998 23:17:45 -0800
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Now use...
What fasteners to hold windshield washer tank to frame?
Historical mailing list - Todd.Last
Wed, 1 Dec 2010 03:06:41 -0800
In replacing the windshield washer pump on my '88 Vanagon, I have misplaced the fasteners that hold the tank to the frame. Can anyone...
Camper sliding windows, how to disassemble?
Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
Sat, 5 Jun 2004 17:14:02 -0400
My windows are out for body work and I'm planning to have my silver sliding window frames anodized black. Can someone telll me...
Re: windshield wiper
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Thu, 21 Dec 2000 20:40:59 -0800
...The motor is removed from the frame after removing the frame from the bus. To remove, remove wiper arms and the nuts holding the...
Re: Beetle Attack
Historical mailing list - Backus, Brian G
Mon, 23 Mar 1998 08:39:42 -0800
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" > format: > Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html > No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html > ------------------------------------------- > Now use...
Re: NEW BOOKS!
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Thu, 26 Mar 1998 11:55:17 -0800
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Now use...
Re: VC failure symptoms
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Fri, 12 Sep 1997 09:45:33 -0400
...So now if I bash too hard, I'll distort a larger area of my frame so that won't be so bad. Wait...
Sliding window removal vid
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Sun, 5 Jan 2014 11:42:21 -0800
...The other descriptions of sliding pane removal has relied on spreading the frame a tad. One thing not shown in vid is the removal...
Replacing slider portion of window?
Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
Tue, 22 Jun 1999 08:13:46 -0700
...The glass shop at first said they would replace the whole unit, frame and all. Now they have just the slider section of glass...
Frame first then interior trim....
Historical mailing list - Michael Ham '64 Type ][
Mon, 8 Apr 1996 06:40:52 -0700 (PDT)
Thom is this how your doing it? >They started with the frame and ended with the interior and trim... ^^^^^ > >Seriously, production began in 1950...
Vent window frame
Historical mailing list
Sat, 1 Feb 1997 21:08:42 -0500 (EST)
I am looking for a driver's side vent window frame for my '87. Or better yet, possibly a set of later model, non...
wanted: carat/wolfsburg rear sofabed..in crappy shape (i need seatbottom frame)
Historical mailing list
Sun, 12 Feb 2006 05:23:58 EST
i need the rear seatbottom frame from a '87-91 carat or wolfsburg... anyone got a crappy or ripped, shredded, burned up whatever rear...
Gas Tank Alignment Questions. PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:07:31 -0800
...Pic of tank fill hole alignment at frame (72 Kb size image): http://tinyurl.com/2e3ev52 It should show how poorly the tank fill...
Re: coolant hoses 2wd 86 westy long
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 4 Mar 1998 20:52:47 -0800
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Now use...
Re: A-frame bushings
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 21:20:31 -0700
...A-frame bushings > > Was digging through all the vanagon pastes bequeathed me by "Unca Joel" > some time ago and found three A-frames. I...
I need 2 Vanagon vent wings(trade or reasonable)
Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
Sat, 29 Jun 2002 05:24:41 -0400
Looking for left and right vanagon vent windows with frames..........minor rust Ok, solid frames necessary. Is this the holy grail? Every van I...
CrewCab CanvasTarp!
Historical mailing list - Michael J Vickey
Wed, 5 Aug 1998 08:22:57 -0400
...You will need the metal framework for the canvas top, too. I have a friend in Quebec who bought a crewcab with the framework...
Re: ignition rotor interchangeability?
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Tue, 28 Apr 1998 23:43:51 -0700
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Pop Top Wood Frame Damage. PIC
Historical mailing list - neil n
Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:26:37 -0700
...This image shows damaged filler between the wood frame and fibre glass top. And, tapping on the wood, it's a little loose: https...
WTB: 84-86 Brown Westy fridge door and door frame
Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:40:31 -0700
Looking for a Westy fridge door and door frame. I'll also need hinges and latch. Ciao Tom ____________________________________________________________________________________ Tonight's top picks. What will...
Re: Welding vanagons
Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 12:28:39 -0400
...An end is in sight though! As far as a frame member goes though, I would only replace it with one cut from another...
Re: Baby Seat in Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Bryan Marshall
Fri, 2 Jun 1995 17:10:08 -0400 (EDT)
...This is a strap that attaches from the rear of the seat to the frame of the vehicle. Most newer models have a specific...
Re: Help: $1000 to fix Jetta Trans?! (NO VANAGON CONTENT)
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 22 Apr 1998 09:46:50 -0700
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Re: What fasteners to hold windshield washer tank to frame?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 1 Dec 2010 08:56:00 -0500
...What fasteners to hold windshield washer tank to frame? In replacing the windshield washer pump on my '88 Vanagon, I have misplaced the fasteners...
Re: Radius Rod Landing on Frame
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 21:56:47 -0500
...Radius Rod Landing on Frame So there are two offerings from T3. A purple and a yellow radius rod bushing kit. I'm not...
Re: HELP! Sliding window removal
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 5 May 2002 15:40:29 -0700
...Also, can you remove the glass that slides from the frame it >slides in? I see there are four notches in the frame for...
Bumpers
Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
Sun, 27 Oct 2002 17:51:54 -0500
...if the "bumper" is strong enough, it will now transfer the energy of the impact to the frame of our beasts of burden. A...
Re: pop-out windows for bus:wanted
Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
Tue, 7 Feb 1995 09:14:32 -0800 (PST)
...Wrap the inner (glass-to frame) rubber around the glass. Get some dishwashing liquid to make it easier to slide on Hold one frame...
Re: Westy sliding windows.
Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:09:57 -0600
Edward, I removed the plastic screen frame to rebuild it with stock screen from Lowes. I cut the screen to fit the frame then...
Re: Westi window screens
Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
Thu, 4 Sep 1997 11:18:53 -0600
...There are "clips" at the bottom of the screen frame that must be _gently_ pulled back to remove the screen frame. You break it...
Re: Head (gasket) fix
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Sat, 4 Apr 1998 10:29:00 -0800
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...
Re: Are waterboxers junk?ECU CHIP.
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Fri, 24 Apr 1998 09:52:48 -0700
...Now in "Frames" or "No Frames" format: Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/frames.html No Frames - http://www.oldvolkshome.com/homenf.html ------------------------------------------- Sherwood Automotive...