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• FW: Solar panel information
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Sat, 5 Jun 2004 01:08:37 -0400
  ...I want to put one or two solar panels on my Westy. One behind the wardrobe, one in the never used (by me) luggage...
• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 06:06:14 -0400
  ...Also, for a really good deal on solar panels see here <http://www.windynation.com/products/solar> I put their 200w kit on our...
• VW TREASURE HUNT CONTEST, PHASE I (TREASURE HUNT ITEMS)
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 11 Nov 1997 02:38:02 -0600
  ...Weekender-style folding table, and side panels for driver's and passenger's sides. C. Engine compartment foam cushion for use with rear folding...
• Re: [WetWesties] A Minor Warning
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 9 Oct 2012 20:07:30 -0700
  ...3M VHB tape in hot weather? Don't know, I avoid hot weather. :) But considering all the various uses for this stuff (body panels...
• Temp covering for body panel rust rot
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Wed, 2 May 2012 12:37:17 -0400
  ...I removed one of my rocker panels, neutralized the rust, and just painted everything I exposed the same color. If I don't look...
• Can you swap 82 and 87 interior?
  Historical mailing list - Raymond Paquette
  Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:21:58 -0500
  ...myself if I try to move it all (seats and side panels). Of course, I guess I'm stuck with the brown dash. Raymond
• Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 13:16:54 -0400
  On a few Vanagons that had the enormous sun roof, it occurs to me, that replacing the sunroof with solar panels would be interesting...
• speakers?
  Historical mailing list - David E. Most
  Mon, 24 Jul 95 12:42:18 EDT
  ...Does anyone know which body panels (front doors, rear door) have spaces that are "designated" for a pair of speakers by the manufacturer?? I...
• Captains Chairs in my Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Thu, 23 Mar 2000 10:46:23 EST
  ...Do I need to go back and get the 84 GL door panels with the shorter armrests or is their something else I'm...
• FS: 3 person middle seat, camper stuff,also weekender rear sofabed, side table,
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 14 Aug 2001 11:57:39 EDT
  ...fits all passenger vans. -carat/wolfy plastic side panels and pop out table. fits all passenger vans -complete vanagon poptop section -complete vanagon westfalia...
• Re: cheap source for 12V SAE connectors for solar panels?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 16:42:22 -0500
  Thank you gentlemen responders, you found better sources than I did. Edward At 02:38 PM 12/9/2012, Loren Busch wrote: >� RE: Connectors...
• Re: How Long Was I Asleep?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 19:19:50 -0600
  ...I can't stand the way people butcher nice > clean panels > to put in $20 "blingy" speakers like that. > Don't worry, it's...
• Re: Rapture Texture Coating-Go Westy
  Historical mailing list - Adam Butler
  Tue, 31 Mar 2015 12:28:04 -0500
  ...In fact I'm trying to plan my trip so I can make a stop in and have my rocker panels prepped and sprayed...
• Re: Norcold refrigerator + modest solar rig, a report [LVC]
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 8 Jul 2006 18:13:21 -0700
  ...The two 45-watt BP solar > panels had brought the battery back to fully-charged in about 2 hours. > > The panels are wired to...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 1996 09:10:45 -0500
  ...This is the seam that joins the panels holding the middle and rear windows. Rust discoloration is starting to show up about two thirds...
• Re: Painting Carat: Maaco OK??
  Historical mailing list - Scott Norville
  Sat, 15 Mar 2003 10:34:06 -0500
  ...To do the same to the Westy (it has more dings, as well as the tire-shred messed-up rear panels that I've...
• Re: Vanagon entertainment...
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:57:32 -0700
  Stuart is the wizard! I've removed a dozen panels and never once thought of that. Then again, I'm usually scrapping and replacing...
• Ed's makin funny noises....
  Historical mailing list - Gina Godat
  Mon, 4 Jan 1999 00:17:46 EST
  ...in there and fix that? Are the trim panels as easy as old bus panels to take off? are they held in by clips...
• Re: REARRANGE ME TILL IM INSANE
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 19 Apr 2001 17:28:22 EDT
  ...The Base Camper (sometimes called the Weekender), has the rear bench which folds into a bed, rear cushion, plastic side panels with a folding...
• Re: Soundproofing '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:48:03 -0600
  ...Put it on the front door panels, behind the kitchen cabinets, the side slider, the RR panel over the RR wheel and inside the...
• Re: Solar Panels in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:42:31 -0700
  ...look at the output ratings on the transformer that came with your laptop for a clue :) Solar panels come in a variety of wattages...
• Electric Locks
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Jun 2021 14:06:34 -0500
  ...I pulled the door panels to work on them, only to discover on one the link from the top of the lock/operator up...
• Re: Reenforced Deluxe splitties
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 22:53:32 -0700
  ...I am reasonably sure my 69 sunroof bus has the reinforcment panels, as >did my departed 67 sunroof deluxe. I assumed all sunroof buses...
• Carat Side Skirts for Rocker Panels
  Historical mailing list - River Clan
  Sat, 12 Aug 2006 11:01:48 -0700
  Greetings Listees, After 6 months of searching, I finally found some fiberglass bumpers! Woohoo! They are even being personally delivered by a list member...
• Re: Battery usage shouldn't be our style. (p-mail)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 6 Aug 2006 20:51:41 -0500
  ...bob elliott >>> >>> Save me the f*****g platitudes and go google how much the manufacture or your solar panels pollute the earth. Jim >>> d
• Re: 1991 Vangon GL
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 21:51:41 -0800
  ...Chrome bumpers on a '91 w/side trim panels My guess is that both front and rear bumpers got clobbered at some point, the...
• Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 8 Oct 2013 09:30:10 -0400
  ...mount the solar panels there instead there is plenty of room and the rack is plenty strong to support the panels. I plan on...
• Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:54:45 -0600
  ...be luan ply, I ASSumed it was masonite like the front panels as I cannot see any plies, but I have not had it...
• Re: insulating against road noise
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 18:16:45 -0700
  ...He warned that the > insulation could absorb moisture that would be transferred to the > fiberboard panels and lead to warping. That all makes sense...
• Re: new vanagon
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 00:02:21 -0600
  ...Also i have a couple of panels that need to be recoverd (roof panels) does anyone know where i can get a suitable material...
• Body Panel Seams Cracked?
  Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
  Wed, 21 Jul 1999 23:22:03 -0400
  While doing some minor body work on my 85GL over the weekend, I spotted cracks in the seams where the body panels meet. I...
• Parting out an EV in New England (plus Vanagons)
  Historical mailing list - Southard Family
  Sat, 8 Jan 2000 20:01:22 -0500
  ...front seats, body panels, interior panels, side and rear window glass, steel wheels, dash switches, etc. I didn't even bother to look at...
• Re: What is under the headliner material by the windows?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 09:29:04 -0500
  My 83 Air Cooled Westy and several Vanagons that I've sold or parted out all had upholstered panels on both sides that have...
• Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 16:36:04 -0700
  > How in the heck did he get the interior trim panels back on the doors if > the material he used is as ( almost ) as...
• Re: Fiberglass body parts, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 12:32:59 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Actually, in the area of add-on body panels Zenders used to sell a really nice kit of ground effects for the vanagon. It...
• white doors for sale.....complete with glass and all
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Fri, 8 Jun 2001 21:13:29 -0500
  ...internal regulators and stuff. $200.......I also have grey velour door panels that fit a van with power windows.....make offer Malibu Tony 85...
• Protectant for paint under front windows?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Tue, 18 Dec 2001 12:43:41 -0600
  Hi folks, I'm looking for a way to protect the (interior) painted area between the windows and the door panels on the two...
• FS: Parting 1983.5 Vangon
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Tue, 27 Aug 2002 18:45:24 -0700
  ...All Windows (I think the windshield is good too) Exterior Lights Some door panels Door handles Brakes and more Will be shipped from 97302...
• Re: LOOK a hightop roof FS on ebay
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 21 Apr 2003 12:03:11 -0600
  Very interesting set of "vents" and panels on the L side of "das-boot" van. Also the larger moon-roof behind the usual one...
• Re: Dark Grey interior panels needed
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 17:04:07 -0500
  you could try peoples junk yard in Mass (860) 763-0711. They are off 91 near VT. I haven't been there but they...
• Re: URGENT How do I get my front door interior panels off?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 18:35:07 -0700
  RE: Removing the door latch handle... If you look closely at the area under the lever you pull to open the door you will...
• NVC solar resource question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:18:08 -0500
  ...I need to help someone who wants to run pond circulation pumps off the grid--panels, controller, batteries, inverters. If anyone can recommend such...
• Re: cheap source for 12V SAE connectors for solar panels?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 17:03:48 -0500
  I have done a few solar installs on boats and vanagons, and used to use those 2 pin GM connectors for smaller panels, exactly...
• Re: Vitrfrigio install report
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 27 Jul 2009 07:17:36 -0700
  ...Like in the past, my aux battery (100 AH AGM) would drop to about 12.2 V overnight but two 50 watt solar panels...
• Re: Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 10:44:48 -0500
  ...I also got MOST of the original curtains as well, which I reinstalled, but the rear hatch panels were missing. Using one of the...
• Re: 12volt electric heaters
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Feb 1995 15:15:24 -0400
  ...Put your panels back on and refit everything else. Doing the roof requires ripping out the head liner, pop-riveting in U channels along...
• Re: Valuing Our Rigs. Hail Damage
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:45:29 -0700
  ...Of course the estimate for fixing > the dents around the panels and repainting, since piantless dent repair was > not recommended on the fix, the...
• Re: "83 Westy Seat Arm Rest Question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:15:41 EST
  ...The door > panels then had armrests bolted to the panels. Every Vanagon seat I have > seen has had two armrests. ( I think) > > Is this...
• Re: Afternoon of progress
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Thu, 5 Apr 2012 21:39:42 -0500
  ...Him On Apr 5, 2012, at 8:36 PM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > Just spent this afternoon finishing my interior panels. I...
• 1987 Westfalia for parts in Whistler BC
  Historical mailing list - margaret barnard
  Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:58:39 -0700
  ...full camping interior poptop full mechanics power mirrors door panels Color is Orly Blue with gray interior. dipple@telus.net http://www.thesamba.com...
• Re: solar panels
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 8 Apr 2009 16:51:43 -0700
  RE: Top mounted solar panel I know at least one fulltimer in a Westy that has an 80 watt panel permanently mounted to the...
• Syncro Westy FS $6900
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 13:10:41 -0400
  ...Needs seam repair on left side (rusted through), have panels to repair, several smaller spots. Needs poptop seal, sink pump, minor misc. $6900/ono...
• FS 1991? syncro in MA .. auction, current bid $1400
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 00:00:01 -0600
  ...ViewIte m&item=1873080676 white syncro, seam rust on rear lower panels, carat interior, power windows/mirrors. appears to have 90-91 rear seat...
• Re: polishing the beast
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jan 2003 11:50:56 EST
  ...most of the > exterior (still nice and shiny behind the door panels ;). Does anyone know > what the best product(s) are for bringing back...
• Re: re. double door vanagon pics..(sliding doors on both sides)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 21:56:03 -0700
  ...I've seen, and the lefty-, righty-, or bothy-ness happened with the addition of the appropriate panels, rails, guides, etc. at the factory.
• Re: Vanagon rust
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Sun, 2 Apr 2006 15:11:35 -0700
  ...Vanagon rust > Hi, > > I've pulled the inside panels, and it looks OK in there. > > There are 2 holes at the end, out to...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon.
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 23:56:33 -0700
  ...Solar panels for your Vanagon.. > > Using these conservative assumptions, let's analyze my system. > > Assume 6 hours of sunlight / day, with panels derated by...
• Re: Peel and Seal Complete-Pics
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:10:12 -0400
  ...Almost felt bad covering the pristine white panels in the back >> area. >> BTW-If you have ever gotten your hand up inside the candy...
• Re: Solar charge controller needed what were the recommendations from a while back
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 30 Oct 2017 11:41:54 -0700
  ...controller... > > http://www.hqsolarpower.com/HQST-30A-MPPT-Solar-Charge-Controller-p/hqst-ctrl-mppt30.htm > > 30Amp in case I want to add panels
• Re: Stuff Found in Busses
  Historical mailing list - Eric Engelhard
  Mon, 22 Aug 1994 09:56:54 -0700 (PDT)
  Thom Fitzpatrick writes: > Recently I was cutting away my rusted rocker panels, and this stuff > kept falling out. The "stuff" turned out to be...