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  • Re: sliding door screens
    Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
    Wed, 12 May 1999 08:53:12 -0400
    ...I can see where the rear side of the screen logically should be placed, and stretching the screen as taut as the rear hatch...
  • Re: Blind Spot Mirrors.....Where do you put yours?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:09:57 -0800
    ...you the side of your van. For years at work I drove a monstrous windowless Dodge service van with no rear view mirror using...
  • children in camper (top bunk safety) - long
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Mon, 31 May 1999 11:23:43 -0700
    ...The first thing was to install a full width rear bench. I also made two rear side compartments underneath the windows using the curve...
  • Re: Found a Binz Crewcab
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
    Mon, 10 Jun 1996 17:38:41 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Some identifying marks are a suicide > rear passenger door with wide popout window, a short indentation on > the side gates (they were cut down...
  • Assorted Vanagon body parts FS
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Jun 2000 07:56:20 EDT
    ...Every concieveable piece of glass for an 80-86 Vanagon (no 87 and later rear side windows but everything else)- Call for pricing (cheap...
  • Re: converting gl to be more camp-able (FREE TOP)
    Historical mailing list - Kapitan Ray Nemo
    Wed, 12 Apr 2000 23:04:41 EDT
    ...the hanging rear cabinet that actually has some space because the roof curve is still there, the extra length bed, side windows in the...
  • Re: westy rear view mirror - one solution
    Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
    Thu, 12 Aug 2010 23:20:24 -0400
    ...Then I took a stock mirror and cut a series of slots partway in the side that's closest to the front window. This...
  • Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
    Historical mailing list - Bill Stokes
    Tue, 29 Oct 2013 19:31:09 GMT
    I recently purchased the smallest window unit available and use it in the driver's side window secured by two nylon cords with hooks...
  • Re: AC powered Air Cond.for van
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Fri, 19 Jan 2001 22:37:57 EST
    ...A/C unit that normally goes > in your house window into the vans rear window.... > Can I run a DC to AC converter to...
  • Re: Wash.DC(G.Dead)/Killer bus (L)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 27 Jun 1995 13:59:06 -0700
    ...Simply they look like 23 windows on steroids. Really! Corner windows, sky light windows and sunroof. The engine in each of these were 4...
  • Re: All Vanagon owners aren't JERKS...are they? Please read this!!!
    Historical mailing list - Brett Baer
    Sat, 9 Aug 2003 14:35:43 -0500
    ...the late model side windows/window seals (w/o plastic trim), rear-facing jump seats, power-heated mirrors, power locks/windows, body moulding/bumpers...
  • Re: Rigging up spare Rear Defogger Switch to do other stuff
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 3 Apr 2020 13:28:21 -0400
    ...The rear window defogger and mirror heaters are not working. Neither are the power mirrors. Drives me crazy in the moring especially when frosted...
  • Re: What's a "carat"?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Sep 2007 23:59:32 EDT
    ...windows, cruise, a/c, ps) and had a pair of rear facing removable jumpseats instead of the bench middle seat, and a weekender rear...
  • Extra long, or Vanalong
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 29 May 1996 21:53:20 -0700
    ...from a little forward of the rear window measured so that the extra rear window on each side would appear spaced very like what...
  • Re: Dometic. City Water & Rear Fan. Reverse Air Flow?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:04:28 -0700
    ...parking in shade and keeping windows > opened helped. Having the City Water and rear fan on all the time > really helped too. Even during...
  • adjusting wiper fluid spray
    Historical mailing list - -Chip
    Mon, 27 Jul 1998 14:15:59 -0500
    ...I think the PO was hoping to actually hit the back window allowing the luxery of not fixing the rear one. he he :) It...
  • 1985 Vanagon for sale Located in Northern Virginia, (sorry!!)
    Historical mailing list - Berk
    Wed, 30 Dec 1998 18:42:57 -0500
    ...bed, with new rear mattress) Tinted windows Pop-out table Robert Bentley Manual Luggage Rack Body in good shape, with side mouldings to prevent...
  • Re: Rear Seat Belt
    Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
    Tue, 9 Aug 2005 01:55:17 -0230
    ...Eventually I will need to install the driver's side rear ( once my 3 year old gets a little older), which will be a...
  • Re: Rear Window Defroster Strips Pretty Much Fugeddaboutit?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:03:44 -0700
    ...window stripe. > > I'd be fairly astounded if that wasn't soldered to the common bus that > runs down the side of the window...
  • FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
    Thu, 31 Aug 2006 17:07:14 -0700
    ...htm screen window pop-top canvas/clean with no holes factory option 4 sided tent (mounts to rain gutter) snap in rear hatch mosquito...
  • Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 7 Jul 2005 17:06:42 -0400
    ...seat (passenger side, replaces passenger seat - > color does not match) > Eurovan type sink faucet > rear hatch, skylight, sliding door, and front window (driver and...
  • Re: [Winter]
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 9 Dec 1999 01:43:06 -0600
    ...I also laid fiberglass insulation in the > ceiling and blocked off and insulated the two rear side windows > entirely. I use a regular RV...
  • Re: Side Rear Window
    Historical mailing list - Michael E. Pidcoe
    Wed, 3 Jan 2001 18:14:13 -0500
    Fred, I have never replaced a vanagon window but I have replaced dozens of bug and bus windows, including my '74 Thing hardtop and...
  • Re: Source for black window seals w/o moulding groove
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Sun, 22 Jan 2006 11:20:22 -0800
    ...The problem is that the rear side window seals are grey, while the rest of them are black. See the photo here: http://home...
  • Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 11 Jun 2011 15:15:49 -0700
    ...Mail theft is not uncommon I'm told.) > > No Paypal, no Western Union. > > I'd love to import those windows (which would be the...
  • Winnebago EV camper impression
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 23 Sep 94 16:22:49 MST
    ...think I still like curtains better. (The back window still had a curtain.) The side windows and screens look like a good design. --- Purty...
  • Vanagon Carat - 1991
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 15 Oct 2021 14:40:48 -0500
    ...An immediate project is to replace/repair the driver and passenger electric windows. The driver window operator motor is missing. On the passenger side...
  • Oops - Again '90 Weekender - What's it worth
    Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
    Wed, 15 May 1996 15:35:32 -0500
    ...Automatic 78k miles Original Owner Complete Service Records Has the rear facing seats Has VW alloy wheels Has power windows/door locks >Has pop...
  • Re: NVC (well, slightly VC): Questions about buying used generator/invertor
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Mon, 4 Nov 2013 03:02:25 +0000
    It most certainly does! I have a 5000 btu unit I hang off the passengers side window, and even though I don't bring...
  • FS (or FF) BLue Middle seat and back seat in Boulder, CO
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Tue, 22 Jan 2008 07:33:11 -0600
    ...http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping _________________________________________________________________ Connect and share in new ways with Windows Live. http://www.windowslive.com/share...
  • For Sale:83.5 Westy Vanagon Low Miles , One Owner
    Historical mailing list - David Richoux
    Fri, 14 Jul 2006 14:26:43 -0700
    ...vehicle.) * Driver side front mud flap, Driver and Passenger door window cranks need replacing. * Gutter rail exterior trim pieces need replacing. * Window rubber okay...
  • Re: converting gl to be more camp-able (FREE TOP)
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
    Wed, 12 Apr 2000 21:50:35 -0700
    ...the hanging rear cabinet that actually has >some space because the roof curve is still there, the extra length bed, >side windows in the...
  • Re: 2 gas tanks in SA Caravelle? (body differences-SA vans vs German vans)
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 09:24:31 -0800
    ...and the SA >side middle and rear windows are bigger. the only body part that seems to be >the same as the german made...
  • vanagon stuff FS (seats, interior bits, wheelcovers, bumpers etc)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 9 Feb 2002 01:05:52 EST
    For sale: -rear hatch screen, snaps in, from a westy but fits all vanagons $35 -vanagon OEM wheelcovers/hubcaps, plastic disc style used from...
  • Re: Installing 3rd seatbelt/lapbelt in Westy
    Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
    Mon, 17 Jul 2006 18:47:17 -0400
    ...the bay window bus and the vanagon > belts are similar enough. If the bay belt will work on the > rear left side I can...
  • was, ev/winnebago accessory prices now Triad Group Purchase?
    Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
    Thu, 21 May 1998 14:22:14 EDT
    ...If anyone is interested in products from Triad - rear hatch screens, side screens or front window screens, I would be happy to put a...
  • FW: VW Garage Sale Utah Area
    Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
    Tue, 12 Sep 2000 12:02:15 -0600
    ...take up seat belts...........................$5 / side > > Captains seat swivel...................................$35 > > Misc seats from .......................................$5 > > Remote oil cooler......................................$5 > > Windows....(which ones do you need...
  • Re: Window Tint Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 13 Jul 2005 10:47:01 -0500
    ...windows to tint? I am considering only tinting the side >windows (middle and rear) and leaving the cab area and the rear window >untinted...
  • Re: It's cold out there (Even in Florida)
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Thu, 4 Jan 2018 01:23:19 -0400
    ...vent running >> from >>> the rear blower out the side window (radiator experimenting). I was >>> measuring 180F at the window at that time. >>> >>> Yrs, >>> d >>> >>
  • Re: Magnetic Vanagon Window Screens
    Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
    Tue, 16 May 1995 10:59:40 -0400
    ...and left front, side door and rear hatch). Cool stuff. They have an elastic band that goes around the window frames and snaps that...
  • Re: Switch not referenced in the Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
    Thu, 23 Aug 2001 15:39:22 +0200
    ...right hand side. They are (top to bottom) rear screen/mirror defrost, hazard lights, rear fog lamp. On the simpler windowless Transporter models, the...
  • Adventurewagen'84:Sell,orSave?
    Historical mailing list - Deborah Chapin
    Thu, 14 Feb 2002 17:50:19 -0800
    ...tires, windows, AW top, stove, frig, wall heater, sink, etc., are all fine. Rear door and some of sides need repainting: (NOT! Rear hatchdoor...
  • Re: Stereo / CD Issues
    Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
    Fri, 22 Aug 1997 11:27:07 -0700
    ...be certain to check for >> window crank clearance and that the speaker cover doesn't smash into the >> side of the dash. I've...
  • A Few New Goodies From Europe
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 9 Oct 2007 13:47:20 -0400
    ...buy) the rear hatch window Jail Bars that I have been carrying from Just Kampers... I now have matching side window jail bars in...
  • Re: westy interior install, was Re: westy kitchen mod question
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 19:45:36 -0700
    ...I did some dark limo tint on the rear side windows. Looks like a normal passenger van outside. I have my curtains with sewed...
  • 1988 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Randy Newell
    Thu, 28 Jun 2001 15:09:43 -0500
    ...condition AT Power locks heated side mirrors Alloy VW rims Dark Tinted windows Fiberglass wrap around bumpers rear facing back captian's chairs fold...
  • Re: pwr mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Doran Nugent
    Tue, 21 Dec 1999 10:21:10 -0800
    ...squeeeeeel) > is > > that my pwr window switches are impossible to push > > when it is cold and the driver side is now > squeeling > > too. I...
  • Re: Please clarify. . .
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Fri, 12 Sep 1997 11:38:14 -0400
    ...Carat- fancy 7 pass model w/ weekender int, alloys, fiberglass rocker trim, fold down table from drivers side, and 2 rear facing removeable theatre...
  • Re: Window tinting
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 31 Mar 1999 20:39:29 -0600
    ...your back will hurt a bit, cause you are sitting kinda oddly on the rear cushions, doing the rearmost side windows and the rear...
  • Re: Amplified Subwoofer question
    Historical mailing list - John Wessels
    Fri, 26 Jul 2002 15:16:31 EDT
    ...I moved the center of them towards the rear and they just barely miss the sides of the dash when the doors are closed...
  • Re: out of sight
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Thu, 26 Jun 1997 10:01:22 -0700
    ...Imagine some window cord sized line and four open eyelet "quick lace" loops, two on each side above the stock rear cushion height. Use...
  • Parting out '84 Vanagon Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Nov 2000 17:13:17 EST
    ...sliding door- $75 Slide-open Side windows that allow screens (has slider in the middle)- $95 each Rear Bumper (nice shape)- $75 Let me...
  • Re: Stereo / CD Issues
    Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
    Fri, 22 Aug 1997 23:11:51 -0400
    ...In the rear on the Westy (with A/C) I found that there are large openings on the side that allow sound to escape...
  • Re: All of this talk about seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 24 Nov 2012 15:12:45 -0800
    ...here's how I deal with a typical rust spot or hole at the base of the windshild, or rear side window. lift up...
  • FS 90 vanagon $695 Barstow, CA area
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 11 May 2003 01:18:00 -0500
    ...side, between the wheels appears slightly different color than the front door and rear corner. it does appear to have the blacked out window...
  • Re: Go Westy sale item question
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 1 Jan 2017 20:25:05 -0800
    ...Driver’s side wants to shoot over the window and passenger side can’t get high enough. Rear one also only comes up to...
  • Re: What's a "carat"?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 9 Sep 2007 10:45:53 -0500
    ...rear with a fold-up table > on the left side of the cabin, but no pop top. > Head rests for all three rear passengers...
  • FS:vanagon cut up not Ha Ha
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sat, 20 Dec 2003 21:19:13 -0500
    ...from bottom of side windows for sheet metal is there except all 4 dog legs ( wheel arches) what ever you want is free but...
  • Rear Brake Adjuster Video: Drum With Window
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 16 May 2016 21:00:12 -0700
    ...The driver side adjuster wheel teeth were quite worn. I recalled that I had a spare set of old brake hardware. The wheel from...
  • Re: Restoration Shopping List
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 1 Mar 2016 08:00:09 -0500
    ...The rubber sleeve for the rear hatch defrost wires (from body to hatch) > 2. Front door window frames (the butterfly / triangular window) both sides...