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• Re: [Syncro] WTB Westy Luggage Rack Piece
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 19:57:28 EST
  << I need the front luggage compartment section of the poptop (the part that does not pop!) in WHITE. Will pay premium for one in...
• Dimensions of Luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 07:48:55 -0400
  Hi All, Does anyone know off the top of their head the dimensions of the luggage rack above the cab of a Vanagon Westy...
• Vanagon Westalia luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:27:10 -0600
  ...Any thoughts? While I was doing the rebuild I was doing some cleaning, and loosened the screws on the luggage rack. You know where...
• Re: Luggage Rack Seal- Report! (longish)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 11 May 2000 20:14:02 -0400
  ...maybe one in every several hundred luggage rack seals I sell. In 90 percent of those cases, slightly lowering the seal on the luggage...
• Re: Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 14:50:29 -0700
  I siliconed that joint all along the front of the luggage box moulding and van metal top. Very thin bead all along it, cleaned...
• Re: HELP! Need Westy Luggage Rack Section
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:15:38 -0700
  ...HELP! Need Westy Luggage Rack Section > SO - I am in desperate need of a replacement luggage rack section of the > pop-top. Please let...
• Thanks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 23:04:03 -0400 (EDT)
  Thanks to everyone the seals are back on the camper, and the luggage rack is bolted back on the top! The seals I ordered...
• FS:VW Bus top luggage rack
  Historical mailing list
  25 Aug 1995 20:45:32 GMT
  Full length luggage carrier from a '71 Bus. Good shape $250 or best offer Julia Robey 111 8th St., SE Washington, DC 20003 202...
• Re: Luggage Rack Noise on 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Thu, 3 Jun 1999 11:48:17 PDT
  Michael, Try loosening the four screws that secure the front and sides of the luggage rack and have a medium sized friend sit up...
• Replacement Poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 7 Oct 1997 01:05:53 -0700
  Just FYI, I replaced the luggage rack with different seals, the aluminum kind. The replacement seals did not have the height of the OEM...
• Re: How to get to stuff on camper luggage rack?
  Historical mailing list - Chris V
  Fri, 27 May 94 16:19:50 CDT
  About that step to the luggage rack...wasn't it supposed to be fitted over the tire which is already mounted on the vehicle? *:^)
• Box for luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Kedar Warriner
  Mon, 7 Jul 1997 10:38:38 -0400 (EDT)
  I was wondering if anyone has looked into having a cover made for the luggage rack. Wouldn't that cut down on air drag...
• Re: aerodynamic westy non luggage rack front thing.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 27 Dec 2005 03:21:32 -0600
  Looks like a Vacuum Former project to me!!! John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Robert Smythe wrote: > Lose a luggage rack, gain a sunroof? > > Robert...
• Re: [vanagon] 1980 Vanagon ASI or Country Homes - need front luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 13:53:43 -0700
  Never seen a Country Homes with a luggage rack. That's how I tell them apart. I could be wrong, but I s'pect...
• Re: "Dry Bag" for westy luggage area
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 5 Sep 2000 01:10:53 -0500
  ...Monday, September 04, 2000 8:45 PM Subject: "Dry Bag" for westy luggage area >Would any one know where to locate a luggage vendor...
• Re: Pop Top Seal Differences
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 11 Apr 2007 17:10:07 -0400
  ...Look at the cavity of your luggage rack and > you'll see drip holes that allow rain water to flow through the luggage > rack...
• Re: Pop top front seal question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 01:14:06 EST
  ...It sort of settled down closer to the > luggage rack over time. I think they tend to take a set in shipping, then > relax...
• Re: rubber washers for mounting Westfalia luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:37:40 -0700
  ...rubber washers for mounting Westfalia luggage rack Anyone know of a source for the rubber washers specified as 8X25X4,5 in ETKA? These are...
• Re: Westy Luggage rack seal fit
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 13:55:01 EDT
  ...The original definatley sealed the luggage rack to roof of the bus. The aftermarket "seal" does not. The original luggage rack set up does...
• Re: Westy luggage area weatherproof storage?
  Historical mailing list - Oakland Westfalia
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 11:13:55 -0800
  Has anybody bought and installed the Sherpak_7? According to the archives, the 86-91 Westy luggage rack is about 47 x 20 in...
• Re: Luggage rack mod, not mine
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:38:19 -0700
  ...very neat mod to the luggage rack on Westy. >> >> Pics here >> >> https://shufti.wordpress.com/2016/08/24/vanagon-westy-luggage-rack-mod/ >> >> Alistair
• Re: Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 12:12:04 -0800
  ...Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > Anybody know a surefire way to keep the luggage rack from "buzzing"?
• sliding luggage cover - more info
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 19 May 2010 23:29:48 -0700
  here's an image showing part numbers of that stock vanagon luggage compartment cover, if anyone want to try ordering it http://shufti.files...
• Re: [vanagon] 1980 Vanagon ASI or Country Homes - need front luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:25:59 EDT
  ...there were two camper conversions in besides the westfalia that had the front luggage rack. one was ASI, and the other was Country Homes...
• Re: popup top seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 15 Apr 2011 09:43:43 -0400
  ...5) The luggage rack seal can be installed without removing or loosening your luggage rack. You still may choose to remove it if you...
• Re: Luggage rack mod, not mine
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:26:07 -0700
  This type of mod may help keep folks from overloading their luggage rack. The owners manual does state a weight limit, if I recall...
• Re: westy luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Wed, 8 May 2002 14:34:38 -0330
  ...westy luggage rack > From: Andy Zappe <Zapvw@AOL.COM> > Date: Wed, 8 May 2002 12:58:01 EDT > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >anyone...
• Re: Westy LuggageRack Noise
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Mon, 18 Dec 2023 21:56:19 -0500
  In the past, I would loosen the screws that attach the luggage area and then climb up, sit in the middle and retighten. As...
• Luggage Rack Cargo Net?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 14 Jun 2005 13:22:32 -0700
  Anyone got a recommendation for a nice cargo net that fits the luggage rack? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
• Re: Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 21:25:17 -0500
  Although this is not directly related to the "buzzing" luggage rack problem I think it is a good time to share some information with...
• Re: Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
  Sun, 7 Feb 2010 21:56:20 -0600
  ...Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice > > Nothing up there but the factory westy top. > its the luggage rack that is buzzing right above...
• Re: Luggage Rack Rattle
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 20 Mar 2000 07:07:27 -0500
  ...It is less prone to noise (although in rare cases it still may be neccessary to either lower the seal slightly on the luggage...
• a substitute for stock footman's loops on luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 15 Jun 2011 07:11:23 -0700
  I'm getting my luggage rack back together after repainting, and I thought you might be interested in my replacement footman's loops. I...
• Solar panel cable, Routing
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 12 Aug 2016 12:50:06 -0700
  Hey volks, I'm about to remove my luggage rack, reluctantly, to route the cable from panel (in the luggage rack) to controller. Just...
• FW: Anybody have any Westy luggage rack tie down loops for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Mon, 3 Apr 2006 21:10:26 -0400
  ...Anybody have any Westy luggage rack tie down loops for sale? > These are the pop-riveted tie downs in the luggage rack. I need...
• Re: WTB Luggage Rack Tie Down Hooks, Etc.
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 30 Jun 2004 10:24:55 -0400
  ...WTB Luggage Rack Tie Down Hooks, Etc. >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >I am in urgent need of 4 (6 would be better) westy...
• That luggage rack mid again
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 2 Sep 2016 11:19:59 -0700
  I got a couple more pics of the of luggage rack mod my friend saw a couple of weeks ago. New pics shows latch...
• rubber washers for mounting Westfalia luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Tue, 23 Aug 2016 11:35:01 -0700
  Anyone know of a source for the rubber washers specified as 8X25X4,5 in ETKA? These are used between the luggage rack and mounting...
• rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:38:42 -0500
  I'm looking for a source for the rubber washers used between the luggage rack and roof brackets. These have the approximate dimensions: inner...
• WTB Westy Luggage Rack Piece
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 13:51:37 -0800
  I need the front luggage compartment section of the poptop (the part that does not pop!) in WHITE. Will pay premium for one in...
• Re: Westy w/Front Sunroof (picture)
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Thu, 11 Dec 2003 18:36:01 -0500
  ...the one i saw had the factory luggage rack w/ > the bottom cut out of it, and metal bars spaced about 3 or so...
• Re: rubber around pop top and luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 21:29:04 -0600
  ...rubber around pop top and luggage rack > Can anybody direct me to the right parts page on the busdepot for > replacing > the rubber around...
• Re: Luggage rack and poptop
  Historical mailing list - Probst, Tom
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 09:59:05 -0500
  ...Luggage rack and poptop > > Goodmorning all, > My question is; how do I protect my pop top and luggage rack? I get a white powderey...
• Re: Least-interesting Friday ever, etc.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 9 Sep 2005 20:23:19 -0600
  ...Originally, > the antenna wire ran under the front poptop rail and up into the luggage > rack. Apparently, after several months, lowering the poptop has...
• Re: WTB Westy Luggage Rack Piece
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:40:26 EST
  In a message dated 12/12/01 4:52:11 PM Eastern Standard Time, steve@SYNCRO.ORG writes: > I need the front luggage compartment...
• Re: [vanagon] 1980 Vanagon ASI or Country Homes - need front luggage rack
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 13:58:02 EDT
  ...Does anyone > know what other conversions were done in this year? I > need to get the front luggage compartment. Ours blew > off on the...
• Westfalia Luggage Rack NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 14 May 2010 16:36:42 -0400
  My Luggage Rack just flew off my car on the way home from the inspection station. It is their fault, as they removed the...
• Re: Westy luggage area weatherproof storage?
  Historical mailing list - Loren A. Busch
  Fri, 22 Nov 2002 00:09:58 -0800
  ...I have two of them, one large, one just the right size for the luggage carrier on my Westy. I use the smaller one...
• Re: Vanagon Westalia luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:44:38 -0400
  ...Vanagon Westalia luggage Rack Hi All, The engine is rebuilt and in the bus and running well. Several questions. I thought I did an...
• Re: poptop seals... NOTE
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 15:27:12 -0800
  ...seal to the luggage rack - would cause the canvas to get wet, catch air, etc.). When i installed this, i had a good inch...
• Re: Westy Roof Bag
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 13 May 2023 20:03:11 -0700
  GoWesty sells a nice waterproof bag for the luggage rack. https://gowesty.com/products/luggage-rack-cargo-bag Luggage Rack Cargo Bag gowesty.com...
• NEW WEB SITE / LUGGAGE RACK?
  Historical mailing list - Maurizio Penna
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 23:03:09 -0800
  ...If anyone gets a chance to look at the web site, check out the "Vanagon with different luggage rack" in the "Campers" section. Has...
• Hole in luggage rack/ best repair material?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Thu, 4 Nov 2010 16:45:33 -0700
  A low hanging tree branch punched a 2 inch hole in the front of the luggage rack of my Westy. Recommendations on the best...
• luggage area
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 10:19:45 EST
  what's the best way to have a level sleeping surface in the luggage area (back hatch) of a vanagon gl transporter. when the...
• Re: can you stand on top of your westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 04:51:18 EDT
  In a message dated 7/16/01 1:38:21 AM Eastern Daylight Time, hotlava@INTERPAC.NET writes: > ? Luggage rack best? > > stand on the...
• Removing Luggage Rack Pop Rivets
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 11:43:29 -0400
  I want to replace my luggage rack tie downs, I have figgured out how to get the rack off, but now that its off...
• Re: wind/seal noise
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 24 Jan 2002 14:17:57 -0500
  ...No further > problems up to 98 mph So, one person got a luggage rack vibration when using a "bulbed" luggage rack seal and replaced...
• Re: Westy Luggage Rack Pop Top Seal Install Question (Bus Depot)
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Mon, 30 Jun 2003 13:45:31 EDT
  ...The luggage rack seal from bus depot as I remember is thinner, that is has less heft, than the stock seal. In fact I...
• Re: Mutant Westy luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 13:46:05 -0800
  ...Hineline < hineline@ocotillofield.net> wrote: > I'm looking at that aerial photo from VerningBan, and noticing that no > one has a luggage carrier like...
• Re: Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 19:08:22 -0800
  Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice Anybody know a surefire way to keep the luggage rack from "buzzing"? ------------------------------ On�our very first trip...