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Re: wiper arm
Historical mailing list
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:56:46 +0000
...wiper arm I would have thought Felder Industries to have an aftermarket replacement “wing” :-( DaveB … might have to enquire with Bell Enterprises. > On 13...
Re: Wing windows
Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 22:10:44 +0000
No, but if you ever need to replace the wing windows in your van and cannot find one in the wrecking yard, don't...
Re: 3.3 verses 4.3 ?? or Honda 1.8
Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
Mon, 26 Jul 2004 21:44:15 EDT
Actually, a buddy I worked with, took a Gold Wing, took the front fork off, and mounted two front seats, side by side, a...
Flapping Wings
Historical mailing list - Brian Spisak
Fri, 14 Feb 2003 08:38:48 -0800
My wing windows won't stay open! There seems to be an adjustment screw on the pivot point inside the door panel, but the...
Re: Need Wing Window Replaced ASAP.
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Thu, 15 Jun 2006 20:10:55 -0500
...Her '87 Westy's driver's side wing window is >shattered. The metal frame is intact. > >What's the fastest way to get this...
Wind wing seal install, brass part?
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 8 Jun 2015 14:53:18 -0400
When I was removing my old wind wing seal, the little brass piece fell off the bottom of the lower pivot. I'm kind...
Re: Re wiper pressure
Historical mailing list - John Brush
Sat, 25 May 2002 22:37:55 -0400
>>Now that Clarence has brought it up, what do you all think of those wild >>wings they put on the blades to presumably keep...
whistling vent window fix
Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
Sun, 30 Oct 2005 12:09:59 -0800
...What I found on my 85' was the pivot pin at the bottom of the wing vent had corroded to the point that it...
Re: base model '90-'91 NON-GL's
Historical mailing list - jbange
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 20:51:08 -0800
> > and wing windows that > > actually open... > >yea.. how dumb was that for VW to exclude the wing windows on the '90-'91 >NON-GL...
Re: Gowesty Discounts
Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
Sun, 21 May 2017 11:56:56 -0700
...On 21 May 2017 09:10, "Dan Winget" <danwinget@verizon.net> wrote: > I am looking to purchase a set of Bilstein XD shocks from...
help, needed part for my wing window.
Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
Tue, 19 Mar 1996 18:40:05 -0800 (PST)
does anybody have a extra drivers side wing window lock. i need a black one. actually, the base is all i need. mine broke...
Re: Third Brake Light
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Mon, 30 Nov 1998 09:53:53 +0100
There is an option to buy a rear wing which includes a brake light in the center. It is looking very cool, but that...
Re: 1985 GL Wing Window
Historical mailing list - Andree Hurley
Tue, 15 Jan 2002 15:06:29 -0500
I managed to delete two emails from two people who have a wing window they can sell me - would you mind re-sending? Thanks...
Re: Nexen Winguard 231 Ice Snow Tire?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 09:33:52 -0700
...Wingaurd 231. > > 185R14C 102 /100 Q > > http://www.nexentireusa.com/tires-21/WinGuard231 (click on pdf to see > LTR selection) > > Appears to be studdable...
1985 GL Wing Window
Historical mailing list - Andree Hurley
Mon, 14 Jan 2002 22:42:11 -0500
...I had a vandal last night break through my wing window and steal a toolbox (got it free from Sears with the tools I...
Re: Loose Wind Wings 94 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 22 May 2007 17:18:36 +0000
What do you do when the upper mount bolt that the wind wing attaches to gets stripped? Do you have to replace the window...
Wiper Arm with Wing
Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 20:34:36 -0400
Does anyone know where I can get the windshield wiper arm that has the wing on it? I guess this was standard issue on...
Wiper Arm with Wing
Historical mailing list - DrCory
Thu, 30 Aug 2001 23:20:51 -0600
Ditto! Cory ========== Does anyone know where I can get the windshield wiper arm that has the = wing on it? I guess this was standard...
Re: Loose Wind Wings 94 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Tue, 22 May 2007 18:41:27 +0000
...do you do when the upper mount bolt that the wind wing attaches to > > gets stripped? > > Do you have to replace the window frame...
Wing windows
Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
Wed, 21 Jul 1999 18:37:56 -0500
I love cars with real wing windows. My 82 Vanagon has them. Has anyone had a problem keeping one open? Mine flop shut about...
Re: Propane Tank Label
Historical mailing list
Thu, 6 Jul 1995 23:48:51 -0400
...Would like that with crushed or pane glass, maybe with a vent wing rubber seal on the side :)))) Jim BusBoys@aol.com
Fwd: Re: FryDae
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Sun, 9 Apr 2006 08:38:31 -0700
...One wing was half a foot longer >than the other, so the added lift of the longer wing offset the engine >torque. > > > > And why...
Re: Nexen Winguard 231 Ice Snow Tire?
Historical mailing list - neil n
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:32:08 -0700
...Wingaurd 231. >> >> 185R14C 102 /100 Q >> >> http://www.nexentireusa.com/tires-21/WinGuard231 (click on pdf to see >> LTR selection) 0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil...
Re: rusted vent-wings
Historical mailing list
Wed, 12 Apr 1995 13:35:18 +0600
>To whomever originally posted this thread of thought- > the rear left wing on my 78 Westy was rusted horribly when i >bought it. Living...
Re: Wiper Arm with Wing
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Fri, 31 Aug 2001 00:32:05 -0500
I've seen wiper blades with the wings. You can always scout some wrecking yards to find the OEMs on late model donors. Stan...
Tips for vent wing seal install
Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
Sun, 20 Aug 2000 20:48:20 -0600
...For the life of me I can't figure out the rubik's cube that is the vent wing window. Does anyone have any...
Re: Vent Wing & Front Guide Channel
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 08:22:38 -0700
...Vent Wing & Front Guide Channel >I started pulling the old, cracked rubber off the passenger side window on > my '89 to replace it. I...
How to tighten vent wing
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Fri, 8 Aug 2014 09:15:16 -0400
Hi, I like to drive my 87 during hot weather with the vent wing opened so that it blows in cool air toward me...
Re: Whistling Wind Wings
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Wed, 12 Feb 2003 15:27:38 -0800
...Whistling Wind Wings <DIV></DIV>>Date: Mon, 3 Feb 2003 17:59:01 -0800 <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>What can be...
Re: How to Steal VW Vans Quickly
Historical mailing list - Dean Paul Karpowicz
Thu, 1 Sep 1994 16:40:10 -0500 (CDT)
>You need to use wing vent pry-in preventers. These are little metal pieces They usually aren't as nice as opening the wing...
Vent (Wing) Window handle removal
Historical mailing list - Brandon Christophel
Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:07:16 -0700
Hi All, Can anyone tell me how to remove the handle on my wing windows? I've got the below picture and I see...
Re: Wind wing whistling
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Tue, 29 Oct 2002 11:24:42 EST
...writes: << Has anyone figured out a good method to tighten the wing window up in the frame? My windows will not stay open when...
Vent Wing & Front Guide Channel
Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:42:40 -0500
...It's actually riveted to the frame for the vent wing which makes it a bit of a pain to pull out. Thanks folks...
Re: wing window
Historical mailing list - Ben
Tue, 7 May 2013 19:30:18 -0700
...the latch on the wing window? > 1985 Vanagon. > As always thanks for all the help. DS > --
Re: Road sign interpretations
Historical mailing list - Larry R. MacPhee
Sun, 3 Sep 1995 08:22:36 -0700
...The sign is huge and has the words "Left Wing Liberals" with the red circle and slash through it. Perhaps right wing liberals and...
Re: Road sign interpretations
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Tue, 05 Sep 1995 10:17:00 -0700 (PDT)
...The sign is huge and has the words "Left Wing >Liberals" with the red circle and slash through it. Perhaps right wing >liberals and...
Wing Window loose, checked and its not connected to the door within the door frame
Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 01:47:56 -0400
...My Wing Window on the drivers side is loose, checked and its not connected to the door within the door frame. i.e. it...
Re: Whistling Wind Wings
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Wed, 22 Jan 2003 08:36:24 EST
...The driver side "wind wing" how produces a rather high pitch whistling noise starting at about 45mph. This seems rather strange since new seals...
Re: Wing window removal?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:00:36 -0400
...I have > disassembled the door about as far as I can, and I can't see how to get the > wing window frame out...
Re: Replaced driver's side front window seals. Report...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Sun, 7 Jun 2015 21:41:11 -0400
...I could use some >> help/ideas on this one. >> >> Tips: >> 1) If you're replacing the wind wing seal, you may as well go...
Re: How to tighten vent wing
Historical mailing list - Dean S
Fri, 8 Aug 2014 11:40:47 -0400
a good start here on samba; http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=2623898&highlight=wing#2623898 DS On Fri, Aug 8...
FW: Is is safe to just "wing it"?
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Thu, 31 Mar 2016 13:01:35 -0400
...So we've decided to just wing it and roll the dice on finding lodging without reservations. Thanks again. Bob Clemmer > On Mar 25...
Re: Can Stationary Wing Windows Be Replaced With Wings That Open??
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:10:58 EST
...GMAIL.COM writes: > > I have the L model and wish the wings would swing open. Anyone know or > have experience with this? > > Thanks > Miguel...
Re: Can Stationary Wing Windows Be Replaced With Wings That Open??
Historical mailing list
Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:11:53 EST
...I have zero need for wing windows and would love to get rid of > them. > > > well there ya go miguel, sounds like u have...
Re: Coolant bottle sensor leak?
Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
Fri, 7 Jul 2006 10:23:44 -0400
...Thanks much!! Dave On 7/7/06, Robert Wing <rawing@ameritech.net> wrote: > > The sensor screws out. Check to see if the body of...
Re: How to tighten vent wing
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 8 Aug 2014 14:25:45 -0500
My wing vents will only open to 90 degrees. I have often wondered why. Mine is a 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, known as...
Re: Wing window removal?
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:31:20 -0400
...Now, remove the wing window from the frame by taking out the two star bolts. Pull the wing window frame loose and remove the...
Door window installation question
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:22:56 -0800
...I have removed the interior door panel, moisture barrier, wing window assembly, regulator, and the seals around the window opening. I personally removed the...
Needed: Vent Window Rubber w/o Chrome Trim for '81 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
Thu, 16 Nov 2000 08:18:08 -0800
Bussers, I'm replacing all my window rubber and have found everything except the Front Door Vent Wings (Moveable wing, without chrome trim) 251...
base model '90-'91 NON-GL's
Historical mailing list
Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:59:15 EST
In a message dated 3/29/05 8:50:50 PM Eastern Standard Time, hfinn@INGRATES.NET writes: > and wing windows that > actually open...
Re: Nexen Winguard 231 Ice Snow Tire?
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Wed, 13 Apr 2011 10:42:54 -0700
...Wingaurd 231. >>> >>> 185R14C 102 /100 Q >>> >>> http://www.nexentireusa.com/tires-21/WinGuard231 (click on pdf to >>> see >>> LTR selection) > > > > > > 0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil...
WTB: Convex glass left hand wing mirror
Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
Sat, 4 Jan 1997 20:18:33 -0000
My 84 GL wing mirrors are: Convex on the right hand side (driver side - I am in the UK), Flat on the left hand...
Re: Loose Wind Wings 94 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Tue, 22 May 2007 09:51:59 -0700
...The wind wings are so loose that even at > 20 mph they will not stay open. Any ideas on how to stiffen them up...
Re: My brain is shrinking -- water tank drain cap?
Historical mailing list - Dusty Edwards
Fri, 20 May 2005 16:09:08 -0700
yeah, a bilge plug - it's almost to your description, but it's not quite a wingnut, but a single lever that locks the...
Re: Triangle vent window question
Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
Mon, 9 Jun 2014 11:28:18 -0600
...I used the wing window for air flow in > my '85, not so on my '90. There is a solution. I saw a posting...
Is is safe to just "wing it"?
Historical mailing list - Robert Clemmer
Fri, 25 Mar 2016 14:32:19 -0400
...From your experience, will it be necessary to make reservations for lodging in advance, or will it be safe to "wing it" as we...
Re: Road sign interpretations
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Tue, 05 Sep 1995 12:13:00 -0700 (PDT)
...The sign is huge and has the words "Left Wing >>Liberals" with the red circle and slash through it. Perhaps right wing >>liberals and...
parts for sale!!! (f) must see!!! LOL
Historical mailing list
Thu, 7 Feb 2002 02:12:41 EST
folks, theres a good deal on a set of vent wing windows FS on ebay now.. ;<) sometimes vent wing windows were referred to as...
Re: vent wing frame removal
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Sat, 22 Jul 2017 15:20:55 -0700
Thanks Stace, Your notes on the steps are very accurate, as I just finished removing one side's door seals, window, wing vent glass...
Re: My brain is shrinking -- water tank drain cap?
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Fri, 20 May 2005 18:54:58 -0400
A bilge plug? It that one of those rubber stoppers with a wing-nut to tighten it up? (If that's not a bilge...