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• Re: Biggest/Strangest loads carried in a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robin Davies
  Fri, 30 Apr 1999 08:47:11 -0500
  ...Filled her from driver seat to rear window. When I arrived at the fields, I cracked open the sliding door and shirts and discs...
• Re: Keys locked in van
  Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 10:01:34 -0700
  ...it in > > the between the sliding side windows and push down on the window lock and > > slide the window open. > > > > Jere > > 90 GL > > 88...
• Re: squeek is driving me nuts
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:14:33 +0000
  >>When someone opens the sliding windows on my westy it sounds like = fingernails on a blackboard. I've used silcone spray with no luck...
• Questions, questions, questions...
  Historical mailing list - Felix Martel
  Mon, 22 Sep 1997 13:25:13 PDT
  ...for the water tank and the window lock for the right side sliding window (in the sliding door). I filled out the on-line...
• Re: one more about the '80 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 19:43:37 -0700
  ...under _one_ of the > side windows - goes all along the bottom of the seal, and on the inside of > the sliding door - all along...
• FS:vanagon cut up not Ha Ha
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 20 Dec 2003 21:19:13 -0500
  ...60.00 ea or 100.00 for the pair ** sliding door striaght with small surface rust at lower lip has sliding window frame in...
• Re: Suggestions for glass requested!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 26 Sep 2013 15:58:08 -0400
  ...I'm looking for glass for the sliding door on my 85 Westfalia. Is glass just generally not available? I can't find it...
• Re: loose sliding window locks
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 21:19:12 -0500
  ...When I tinted my windows that gave it >enough extra width that it tightened back up. If your a frugal zealot like me, you...
• Re: Window Louvers(Side sliding windows)
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 09:23:06 -0700
  I know you are out there so im posting this question again: phil wrote: > They keep out rain, sun, and provide great > ventilation, and...
• winter insulation...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 16:10:04 -0600
  ...the windows under teh curtains to keep the cold air from the glass out. I also might put additional insulation in the sliding, and...
• Re: at the wreckers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:32:48 -0800
  Ahem, Panelvans don't come pre-perforated for side windows aft of the B-pillar. How in the heck can I get a sliding...
• Re: Sliding Door for '84-85
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 12 Oct 2014 08:47:33 -0700
  If you measure the window dimensions in the sliding door you can tell of the 2 doors it is. The 80-84 slider door...
• Re: Warmer bus talk
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 6 Dec 1994 10:40:14 -0800 (PST)
  ...I've got a spare rear hatch glass > which would make a cool window, just use a window rubber out of a > bread-loaf...
• Re: Van Windows
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:47:39 -0800
  ...On 12/31/10 2:44 PM, "mark drillock" <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote: > The sliding door window is smaller starting with 1985 models, built...
• Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:54:04 -0800
  ...window ( > > http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_262_400/right_wing_window_weatherstrip_seal_1_per_door.html > > * Window in the sliding...
• FS: Power Window/Lock Kit, Jumpseat, Bentley.....
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 23:03:19 EDT
  ...Sliding door Power lock thingie...........$25 Rear hatch motor/release button...........$50 Power Window/Lock/Mirror Harness.........$25 Buy it as a package............$450...
• More on Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:32:02 +0200
  ...Corner windows like a samba, small rear door, rear passenger doors split style, inner handles like pre 55 barndoor splits. Little sliding windows available...
• Re: Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 22:48:11 -0700 (PDT)
  ...the sliding door quieter and it got focused on the wrong > problem. > Ask about lubricants and get: > 1. Pee out the window > 2. Use...
• Re: Source for the vinyl metal covering around windows, b-pillar, etc in westies
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 30 Dec 2021 08:45:44 -0800
  ...stuff that is glued to the metal around the windows, and around the sliding door to hide the metal. > > Doesn't have to be...
• Re: UHMW tape for sliding door track
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 28 Jul 2013 21:09:39 -0700
  ...this is a prime candidate for reconditioning , much like the window scrapers in the front doors. you might also wash and wax that channel...
• Re: Helpful modification
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:50:18 -0400
  ...modification/enhancement is to paint the window > screens flat black. Mine was a light above the sliding door. I can't take credit for...
• Re: Sliding window opener
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 12 Aug 2000 21:33:31 -0400
  At 18:08 8/12/2000, Puzerewski wrote: >Was able to turn screw to left, which released the tension, but it is still >connected...
• Re: Fwd: Me Too: Remote control door unlocking?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 28 Jan 2004 23:05:31 +1300
  ...83.5 Westy, aside from professional window tinting. > >The only caveat is that you cannot actuate the sliding door. I didn't >look into...
• window screens for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:46:41 -0400
  ...I can also make them for the sliding side window for use on non-westy vans. They are made to order, with high quality...
• Re: Replacement for broken sliding window?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Fri, 8 Aug 2014 00:28:08 -0700
  ...a broken window. 85 Westy, it's the sliding one in > the > >> rear on the driver's side. Only the sliding part is broken...
• Re: Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:33:48 EST
  ...2.44 1.51 3.02 2 - 255-845-321 window rubber, sliding window 85.37 51.22 102.44 1 - 251-971-840...
• Westy Center Single Seat, Trailer hitch, Mud flaps, Diesel exhaust system, etc. For Sale
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Sun, 18 Jun 2000 06:30:24 CDT
  ...Westy Items (brown/tan interior)-- Front windshield/windows privacy curtain Rear hatch snap-in insect screen Right side (sliding door) window insect screen Weekender...
• Front, Rear, Slider Doors FS. Vancouver BC Canada
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:24:30 -0700
  ...hatch, sliding door. Haven't inspected closely. Slider: missing panel but likely complete otherwise. Has sliding window. Hatch has curtains, rear defogger. Defogger untested...
• Re: Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 16:41:58 +0600
  ...sliding door is opened at 2AM, >> >everyone in camp knows what YOU are doing. >> >> >> HaHa, so you pee'd out of the vent windows...
• FS.... 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Charles
  Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:14:10 -0700
  ...Extra parts...sold with or separately. ---Front seats ( need to be recovered ) ---Side sliding window. ---Custom rubber Floor mats ( front and back ) Great for...
• Re[2]: Walkthroughs
  Historical mailing list
  1 Sep 94 13:20
  ...That's because it has twin sliding doors. It started life as a twin door panel van. A few of these vans were converted...
• Re: Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:34:58 -0300
  I used some carpentry clamps to spread my sliding window frame apart slightly, and after taking the rubber channel out the windows came out...
• Re: sliding door cover plate-baywindows
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Mar 1996 01:29:43 -0500
  In a message dated 96-03-11 00:00:21 EST, you write: >Above the sliding rails for the side door on the baywindows...
• New German Side Tents and Credit Cards
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Fri, 16 Apr 1999 20:16:07 EDT
  ...I have a few rain deflectors left, and some cab window vent inserts. I also carry a sliding door opening screen kit, that allows...
• Re: Size of Westy side window opening vs. Tintop
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 4 Sep 2019 18:09:47 -0700
  ...As I have noticed from > time to time, the Westy side window configuration is different from the > Tintop configuration, presumably for enhanced ventilation while...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 12:52:00 -0500
  ...The WORST experience of all of the was last spring trying to replace the seal o n my sliding door window. The first seal...
• FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Darrel
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 10:10:34 -0400
  ...side sliding window drivers side missing latch 60.00 1-black frame just frame no glass passengers side 20.00 1-rear window washer...
• Re: quick mod - sliding window rain screen
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 16 Nov 2011 11:33:57 -0800
  I have to confess it is not entirely my idea. A samba thread mentioned them, but had no pictures. Seemed easy enough to try...
• will early camper equipment fit into a late vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 01:25:32 -0500
  ...panels fit into a 90? I know that the sliding door panel and window will not fit, but am unsure about the rest. If...
• Re: Motorola MtoROKR/VW Bus Commercial
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Sun, 25 Sep 2005 21:15:39 -0600
  Slightly worn bay window. jimt On 9/25/05 7:40 PM, "Bob Stevens" <mtbiker62@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > http://www.motorola.com/ > > Anyone seen...
• Re: sunroof like in Jurassic Park
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Fri, 15 Dec 1995 12:21:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...The ultimate roadster! And it gets around the problem of trying to hang your elbow out those tiny sliding windows up front. I did...
• Re: removing side window & saving seals
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 12:30:33 -0400
  At 19:39 10/17/2004, Peter Lackner wrote: >I'm thinking of switching and reversing those windows on my '90 Wessi to >have...
• Re: sliding window latch removal
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 20 Jul 2002 07:28:41 -0400
  ...Re: [VANAGON] ISO Sliding Window Latch > > > > > > > > > > The little sliding door latch has a screw up > > through the bottom. You > > > > need a little 90 Degree...
• FOR SALE: 84 Vanagon GL (beater 4 parts) runs, $500, Denver
  Historical mailing list - g Hartley
  Tue, 30 Jan 2001 14:58:19 -0700
  ...sliding door handle (outside), wiper motor, blower motor, sliding window latches (I have them), whoa I think that's it! Maybe I should be...
• Re: Sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Mon, 11 May 1998 21:02:21 -0700
  ...I do know that a few years earlier I was told by the VW dealer that one needed to buy a replacement window to...
• Re: Part needed: Sliding door roller bearing
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 10:49:06 -0700
  ...cover, under the rear passanger window of the car). > This > is for an '85 with the newer style sliding door (So anything '85+) > I...
• Re: Wand Wash, (little EXPENSIVE VW, (Fun))/f
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 15:44:13 -0400
  ...water to run out the open sliding door of the van. We paid > particular > > attention to the window seals, the slider tracks for the...
• extra interior lights lighting
  Historical mailing list - James T.
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 18:38:26 +0000
  ...along the right hand side above the windows & sliding door. I have one located above the sliding door for illumination of cabinets/stove & fridge...
• Re: Parts Needed
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 21:29:10 -0700
  ...Westfalia Front Headliner Westfalia Sliding Window Screens
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Tue, 26 Aug 1997 13:51:28 -0700
  ...California last week, >I saw a bubble window bus with Alaska licence plates >with a sliding door on both sides. > >I was simply blown...
• O@
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 18:41:15 -0400
  ...California last week, I saw a bubble window bus with Alaska licence plates with a sliding door on both sides. I was simply blown...
• Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 4 Feb 2020 08:43:20 -0800
  You mean this type Eric? https://shufti.blog/2011/11/17/vanagon-sliding-window-rain-screen-improved/ Alistair > On Feb 4, 2020, at 7...
• Re: Parting out '88 Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - sleepingmonkey1
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 20:46:57 -0500
  ...still have: > > Complete overhead A/C system (grey) > All Window glass (even the sliding windows with the black frames) > Rear seat/bed (just the...
• Re: Screen for non-camper
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:50:28 -0800
  ...I understand that there are aftermarket screens which can be locked in place for the non-camper sliding windows, and then there are improved...
• Re: more vanagon parts For sale (best offers)
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:31:56 -0700
  ...91 sliding door handles -front doorpanels (grey) -rear hatch panels (black or brown) -blue carpet for front floor -front vent wing windows -tons of...
• wiper switch and windows
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 21:04:13 -0400
  ...Can anyone tell me how to proceed ? Also, can anyone offer any tips on servicing sliding windows which are always loose and no longer...
• Model Summary for 1988 Vanagon USA
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 13:11:52 -0500
  ...Exterior, body Not available in Wolfram Grey Metallic Dual exterior mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear...
• Re: EuroVan Front Seats
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 12 Sep 1995 14:28:34 -0400 (EDT)
  ...of yore...The EV Weekender has the poptop, a small fridge under one of the jump seats, a table, sliding windows, flourescent light.. RIc
• Re: sliding windows on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Karl Batzler
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 07:54:43 -0800
  - >This is all in the archives! Seek and ye shall find. > >Go to your VW parts dealer and ask for 281 847 723B (Guide...
• Re: 93 Eurovan install sliding window latch
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 17:41:52 -0600
  Use one of those little 90 degree screwdriver gadgets. It has two straight slot blades on about a 4" center sections. Time consuming but...