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  • Re: How original is this type II ?
    Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
    Mon, 20 Feb 1995 10:45:13 -0800
    ...side of the pond. > The sliding door had 2 windows in them, just as the opposite panel (are > they a factory option ?) These windows...
  • Re: Van painting cost
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Sat, 1 Oct 2011 09:45:26 -0700
    ...I >>> do have some rust >>> around the rear window, and side windows, and in one of >>> the rain gutters, >>> and one dent on the...
  • EV Winnebago Defrosting - LACK OF
    Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
    Sun, 7 Jan 1996 12:23:29 -0500
    ...in the rear! All of the front vents, even with the vaunted recirculating feature, can barely keep the windshield and side windows clear - and...
  • Re: All of this talk about seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:01:05 -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...
  • Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Mon, 26 Jun 2006 20:57:49 -0700
    ...new fan on the rear fins, internal air-stirring fan, another fan to exhaust hot air out the side of the van. The burner...
  • South Africa report
    Historical mailing list - Barbara Sutton/Cris Torlasco
    Wed, 25 Nov 1998 10:46:50 -0800
    ...15" wheels, 85-liter fuel tank, rear-heated window, reclinig seats, tinted glass windshield, rear wiper washer, round twin halogen headlights, alarm, central locking...
  • Re: Replacement for broken sliding window?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 8 Aug 2014 00:56:49 -0500
    ...to replace a broken window. 85 Westy, it's the sliding one in the > rear on the driver's side. Only the sliding part...
  • Re: "Backing Up Is hard To Do"
    Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
    Thu, 27 Apr 2000 08:57:45 -0700
    ...What really surprised me is that when I look into the mirror out the rear window, I usually look thru the lense rather than...
  • New Ground Wire for Rear Stereo - Part I
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Mon, 19 Apr 1999 17:10:18 -0700
    ...Run the wire along side the existing speaker wires through the channel to the rear. 2. Run one on the other side. Any suggestions...
  • Rear View for runties
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Fri, 20 Jan 1995 09:54:02 -0800 (PST)
    So Al Knoll says: > For us normally proportioned gnomes (66") I find that there is no way to adjust > the hanging rearview mirror to...
  • 86 interior into a 84 need some advice
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Wed, 26 May 1999 07:49:29 -0400
    ...Any way I need some advice on taking the rear side windows out. It seems the headliner fits in behind the rubber seals. Has...
  • rear defroster wire hookup- 82 westy
    Historical mailing list - greg p
    Sun, 21 Dec 2003 12:10:28 -0800
    ...The wire from the defroster window comes out through a round hole in the side of the inside quarter-pannel, and there are aprox...
  • Re: Rear Glass Shattered!
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Thu, 28 Jun 2007 20:05:23 -0400
    About 6 months after I bought my 83.5 Westy I shut the door one day and the side window complety shattered into a...
  • Re: more vanagon parts For sale (best offers)
    Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
    Wed, 26 Sep 2001 10:31:56 -0700
    ...vanagon rear seat w/ armrests (blue velour) -westy overhead interior lights -washer bottles w/ motor -85-91 slider door -slididng side windows w/ screens...
  • '80 Westy FS
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 24 Jan 2004 09:49:24 -0700
    ...Some rust seen by me on driver side rear window seam/moulding. Engine rebuilt 25-26K ago. No stove Fridge does not work but...
  • Re: Window Tint Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:20:51 -0400
    ...windows to tint? I am considering only tinting the side > >windows (middle and rear) and leaving the cab area and the rear window > >untinted...
  • FS: '89 Vanagon carat, '84 vanagon wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 Nov 2000 19:27:19 EST
    ...the van has a weekender interior, side curtains, and rear screen, and screened camper style side windows. $4400 for the van. its mechanically perfect...
  • How original is this type II ?
    Historical mailing list - Edward van der Jagt
    Mon, 20 Feb 1995 11:05:56 +0100 (MET)
    ...windows in them, just as the opposite panel (are they a factory option ?) These windows looked good, but they seemed different than the side...
  • Early Single Cab In CA Wreckyard!
    Historical mailing list - Ian E. Abbott 225-1793
    Mon, 13 Feb 1995 07:29:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...It had the "small" rear window in the cab, so my guess was late '50s or *early* '60s. Anyway, the rear gate is pretty...
  • Re: value of 84 adventure wagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sat, 3 Jan 2009 19:08:08 -0800
    ...I read recently one AW owner paid $ 1,200 for new top side windows, installed, I think it was. ) a Westy by comparison is...
  • dash mounted rear view mirror? - use a blind spot instead
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Tue, 15 Jul 2003 11:16:26 -0700
    ...side mirrors all the time and they do a fine job, however I am >still longing for a better view out my back window...
  • Re: common electrical problems in vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:16:59 -0600
    ...Fan Resistor - Rear Seat Heater Fan > > 4. Fan Resistor - Dash Heater Fan > > 5. Power Windows > > 6. Power Door Locks > > 7. Ignition Switch - steering column...
  • Re: window trim optional?
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:40:15 -0500
    1) - I removed it on my front windshield and side windows. Got leakage in the bottom corners on the windshield, and the right rear...
  • Re: Lots of parts available very cheap/Free. (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
    Sat, 24 Aug 2002 10:35:00 +0100
    ...the > sides)some stress cracks at the mounts, and the front driver's corner needs > glass work. > > $25 Pair of rear side windows, one...
  • Re: Dave's rear heater
    Historical mailing list - K Peters
    Thu, 21 Jan 1999 13:39:10 PST
    ...rear heater core clog? >> >>Dave >> >>Karl Batzler wrote: >> >>> Sure Dave,Check to see if the valve on the left side of the rear >>> heater...
  • Re: '72 door problem
    Historical mailing list - Tobin T. Copley
    Tue, 19 Sep 1995 08:37:05 -0700 (PDT)
    ...rear of the door, you know, the one that attatches to the roller on the track that runs under the rear-most side window...
  • Van-Again Garage Sale II
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 3 Mar 2000 13:43:06 EST
    ...2- Vanagon Rear Brake assemblies with backing plates, wheel cylinders, brake shoes, emergency brake cables for driver's side only- $30 each. Let me...
  • Re: Larger Size Windshield Wipers?
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Wed, 8 Jan 2003 11:57:51 -0800
    ...William > How about the rear window... can it accept a larger wiper too, or is it at > the max already? > > j/c > > I have...
  • Re: FS- Subaru Powered Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:20:29 -0400
    ...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: Cutting the roof off!!! Wanna help?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Fri, 31 Mar 2006 14:54:20 -0500
    ...I would remove the top, just below the windows,all the way around. The tail gate would be made from a second rear hatch...
  • Re: Window gasket sealant?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sat, 20 May 2006 07:43:08 EDT
    ...I'm installing a rear side window (86 vanagon) after some rust repair and I wondered what type of sealant the pro's use...
  • Re: door speakers
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sun, 19 May 2019 20:43:51 +0000
    ...same problems with the window cranks.  Look at the picture, I think the 5th from left, that shows the side profile.  I don’t...
  • Re: syncro with snorkel ? Yes/No?
    Historical mailing list - olmcons
    Wed, 18 Jun 1997 16:58:32 -0400
    ...It extends from the air cleaner to just below the louvers on the left side air intake at the rear. I know a diesel...
  • Re: Bug screen for front windows idea
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 29 Mar 1999 15:52:19 -0400
    ...BUT, how do you store them?? I can't role mine up as the magnetic tape is on all 4 sides and in folding...
  • Re: FS
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Thu, 13 Jan 2005 17:52:05 -0800
    ...compartment cover 15.00 > Windshield 50.00 > Rear interior Covers 40.00 > black & silver side sliding windows black set 65.00 silver set 25...
  • Tremclad colour match and useage?
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Thu, 3 May 2007 09:37:20 -0700
    ...A crazy compound dent at eye level on post forward of rear side window. (what the h**l did PO back into ?!) Have primed...
  • Re: BUS?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Thu, 10 Jan 2008 23:02:32 -0800
    ...bronze, sunroof Syncro, sporting a 'Fukengroovin' sticker on the rear-most passenger-side window. Of course, eventually, that became its name. It's still...
  • Re: Child seat/jumpseat compatibility?
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Mon, 18 Nov 2002 04:59:49 -0800
    ...It is just to the rear > of the driver's side. The back of > the passenger side usually has the removable > 12c/110ac mini...
  • Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
    Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
    Sat, 7 Mar 2015 10:09:37 -0500
    ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side >>> windows >>> >>> >>> >>> Wipers for the two front doors >>> >>> >>> >>> Seals for the refrigerator vent >>> >>> >>> >>> Seals for the 3 boxes...
  • What's a sick 1993 Microbus 2.5i worth?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 17 Aug 2009 13:18:27 +1200
    ...this bus, which has the larger side windows (this came in I think after 1990) and boxed rear vents. Shamne the seats aren't...
  • Re: Vanagon with Porsche power.
    Historical mailing list
    11 May 95 13:01
    ...The engine is as good as in now and uses Type III (I think) engine mounts at the rear sides on to a plate...
  • Used Van Need help
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 30 Jun 2003 17:01:17 -0400
    ...Plate bulb out Rear wheel cylinder and brake shoes need replacing Right passenger side window motor not working Tail pipe rusted out 8� piece...
  • thanks, update, and more questions
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Jun 1996 09:18:38 +0000
    ...I want to replace my vent window lock on the passenger side door. The base of the broken lock is still there. How should...
  • Re: '66 Split Window (long version)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 13 Apr 1996 17:11:09 -0700
    ...Right rear corner >>is caved but fixable. This is the 4? windows behind door job. All >>windows are there tho drivers window has full...
  • Re: replacing window glass seals
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 19 Nov 2013 05:31:35 -0500
    ...a few glass installers when it comes to the left rear > side window on a Westy. Only 1 out of 3 was able to...
  • Re: Removing window seals
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Feb 2007 00:32:14 EST
    ...Any tips on this? I need to remove > the rearmost window on the passenger side of the '82 and do the POR-15 thing...
  • Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Fri, 15 Oct 2021 20:02:29 +0000
    ...An immediate project is to replace/repair the driver and passenger electric windows. The driver window operator motor is missing. On the passenger side...
  • Re: sliding window removal question
    Historical mailing list - BILL
    Sun, 23 May 1999 23:17:25 -0600
    ...in the sliding windows I > have had to > remove the entire unit from the door / frame. A pain in the rear end, > believe you...
  • Copy of: Re: Copy of: Bench seats for the front
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    29 Nov 96 14:34:25 EST
    ...windows. What about "Caravelles"? I always thought they were more of a upscale version of the van. > The so called Kombis have no side...
  • Busses in the Bushes... kinda long...
    Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
    Wed, 05 Jun 1996 12:40:11 -0400
    ...latches for pop-out windows GC... Jailbars in rearmost windows complete and VGC Floors in GC couldn't look under it due to Huge...
  • Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 7 Mar 2015 09:14:39 -0800
    ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side windows >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Wipers for the two front doors >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Seals for the refrigerator vent >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> Seals for the 3 boxes...
  • slow cranking in cold weather
    Historical mailing list - brian Honan
    Wed, 2 Jan 2002 19:53:39 +0000
    I had the same problem yesterday amoungst the other problems , some one smashed out my rear window during there New years eve celebrateing. Woke...
  • Re: Will MK1 Scirocco steering wheel fit on Vanagon? - YES, but.........
    Historical mailing list - Veronica Fraga
    Sun, 18 May 2003 22:40:58 -0700
    ...I keep meaning to put a sign in the rear window that says, "It's not about you. It's just slow." > > Jeff, thanks...
  • Hangning Closet Removal
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 18 Nov 2005 13:06:57 -0800
    ...the tray above the stove/sink window (or at least the bolt that goes into the rear hanging closet. 2) remove the cosmetic covering...
  • Re: seam rust
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Aug 1998 11:46:14 EDT
    ...This is especially true for the lower seam on the drivers side. The sealant cracks, allows water in, then sits in the channel inside...
  • List Sticker... debacle or debate?
    Historical mailing list - David Freemire
    Sat, 11 Mar 2000 17:44:20 +0000
    ...I visualize modest sized stickers on the back and side windows (at the rear). Most everybody passes me, especially in the mountains and this...
  • New Eurovan info...
    Historical mailing list - John Gladu
    Sun, 14 Jun 1998 14:44:19 -0500
    ...with drinkie molded in to the base of the right-side seat; rear seat is three buckets, not a "bench", with the seat-belt...
  • Re: how to cool a poptop?
    Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
    Thu, 11 Jun 2015 23:15:33 +0100
    ...gather more info about removing the side slider >>> windows >>>>> for tinting.) >>>> I did not watch my window tinters do it, but they did a...
  • anyone interested in a syncro donor van
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Apr 1997 15:39:10 -0500
    ...properly (went over a square sided curb without spinning rear wheels, no whining sounds, etc.) - both power windows work as do the power mirrors...
  • Re: curtain slide-hangers
    Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:14:50 -0700
    ...earlier this summer we ran up I95 with the > drivers side rear sliding window partially open. The wind blast was flapping > the curtains around...