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  • Re: Dometic-Gas Lighting
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Mon, 26 Apr 1999 16:50:34 -0700
    ...blinker on, glove box open, I then slam the sliding door (with > all the windows closed) to force the draft up the chimney, I...
  • Re: Vacuum forming
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Fri, 31 Oct 2003 10:50:53 -0800
    How about some wind/rain deflectors for the screened sliding side windows similar to the ones for the front side windows that Eurocampers sells...
  • Re: motorcyles
    Historical mailing list - Rik Santos
    Thu, 24 Jul 1997 18:41:22 -0400
    ...i wrapped it around the doors (had to climb in the window), seats and mounting brackets for the rear seat. the sliding door barely...
  • Re: window tinting - question!
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:20:51 -0600
    ...I think the tinters can get the film onto the Westy closet window without removing it. On my sliding door windows, the tint is...
  • Re: Clips for RainWind Guard...
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:25:20 -0500
    ...the window down slightly for fresh > air, and no longer get wet, if it happens to be raining. But that > constant sliding down is...
  • Re: Westy Height
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Wed, 13 Mar 2002 13:49:15 -0800
    ...outside mirrors<BR>Sliding side door<BR>Sliding side windows<BR>Opening wing windows<BR>Tinted glass<BR>Electric rear window defogger<BR>Intermittent...
  • a simple question
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:55:42 -0400
    ...hold the cover over the sliding door track to the body. This cover is just below rear window on right hand side of my...
  • Re: used parts
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Feb 95 10:53:17 PST
    ...prices: >>speedo/odo - 50 >>fuel guage - 20 >>sliding door lock mechanism - 50 >>driver's side window regulator - 40 >> >>Does anyone have any idea if...
  • some breadloaf parts for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 06 Jun 1996 18:26:13 -0500 (EST)
    ...side window winder -drivers side outside mirror -top engine hatch door -drivers side sun visor -tow hitch -chrome/plastic healight rims -sliding door handles...
  • Re: rear window wiper
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Wed, 9 May 2001 10:14:16 -1000
    ...bus so I could refer to it when I got confused sliding levers again... but I can't remember where I found it. Mick...
  • sliding door conversion, early-late
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 15 Aug 2005 09:45:47 -0700
    ...The window is a different size also so I will be looking for a later Westy screened window to go with the later door...
  • Re: Removing sliding windows and saving the gaskets?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 22 Nov 2008 13:19:54 -0800
    ...It's better to kick from the bottom of the window. Best if you have someone outside to catch the assembly as they sometimes...
  • Re: Bay window bus rims on Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 21 Jun 2021 18:32:42 -0700
    ...I’d think it might be a sliding door rubbing issue if wider rims and tires Alistair > On Jun 21, 2021, at 3:51...
  • Re: Seat Modifications
    Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
    Fri, 23 Nov 2001 19:40:35 -0500
    ...find a camper, Also you might want to get the sliding side windows that have screens for camping. (Other screen alternatives are night use...
  • Re: Reliability or something else? was Oil Pressure Switch ....gone
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:06:12 -0700
    ...window on the passenger side. Windows that open in the way back next to the passenger(s). Maybe a light over the sliding door...
  • Re: Vanagon on Wheeler-Dealers
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Mon, 11 Aug 2014 15:48:58 -0500
    ...On Aug 11, 2014 3:42 PM, "Chris S." <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > Was there another? This one is a T2 bay window. Lovely...
  • Re: quick mod - sliding window rain screen
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:26:09 -0500
    What does this thing look like?? Just wondering since I missed the 1st email about it! Thanks Jonce >I have to confess it is...
  • Bus Sighting! <No real Vanagon Content...>
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Wed, 24 Jan 2001 13:51:59 -0600
    ...van - that is to say, the only additional windows it had were on the sliding door and rear lid. Alan Bosch & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
  • Re: FS 1990 Camper in Slingerlands,NY USA - $2250
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Wed, 14 Nov 2007 10:41:06 -0800
    ...Wrong color of cabinets for that year for one thing, not Westy sliding windows for another. Might still be ok if you looked it...
  • Re: Bad tint job rant / any advice?
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:01:20 -0500
    ...to remind me. > > Thankfully I removed all the hardware from the sliding windows so at > least I think they will come out OK. > > In...
  • Re: Fly screen (window screen) for 50/50 divides sliding window on the LEFT side, behind the driver
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 8 Apr 2006 12:23:22 -0500
    ...These will not work on your non Westfalia windows, as your window latch is in the way. best regards, -- Steve Lashley SKL Enterprises Inc...
  • Re: Cabin Air Flow
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 2 May 2012 13:48:07 -0700
    ...van-cafe.com/shop/images/USED.REARWINDOWS.jpg Or install rear sliding windows like the SA vans. BenT sent from my electronic leash On...
  • Parting out '87 Wolfsburg Ed. Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 Apr 1999 18:26:47 EDT
    ...95 Wolfram Grey Sliding door with window $125 (paint looks nice on both of these, one key mark on the sliding door and a...
  • For Sale -- Magnetic Window Screens
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Fri, 27 Mar 2009 09:52:48 -0400
    ...I can also make replacement screens for the sliding side windows if needed. Please email directly off list if interested. Joefederici(at)earthlink.net...
  • 1984 Vanagon GL H2O
    Historical mailing list - Eric Levine
    Thu, 4 May 2006 00:09:37 EDT
    ...As for the sliding window. It locks but it vibrates open after driving. So I need to check if it is locked. I thought...
  • Re: Window Tint Recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Jay Roth
    Wed, 13 Jul 2005 08:35:32 -0500
    ...I could reach behind the closet), and two halves of the sliding windows was under $20 since I have a significant amount left over...
  • FS: vanagon parts...parting out a few vanagons, etc..
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Sep 2000 13:55:08 EDT
    ...windows w/ screens -vanagon westy curtains, and front curtain for w/s (brown) -vanagon doorpanels, hatch panels, etc -vanagon front carpets - bus sliding doors...
  • Re: Window fell down
    Historical mailing list - A. Hurley
    Thu, 3 Mar 2005 23:16:48 -0500
    ...PM Eastern Standard Time, > ahurley@VIEWIT.COM writes: > > > > My drivers side window fell down - I got the panel mostly off and kind of > > gerry...
  • Re: Left & Right Side Sliding Windows needed Complete for my 1982 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Sep 2014 11:21:44 -0400
    In a message dated 9/3/2014 5:40:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, greines@YAHOO.COM writes: They were just stolen in...
  • Van-Again Garage Sale
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 2 Feb 2000 17:27:44 EST
    ...core charge 1- Vanagon power window motor- $85 1- Vanagon power door lock motor for rear hatch or sliding door- $50 2- Syncro Vanagon...
  • Parts for Sale
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Sat, 25 Mar 2000 11:59:01 CST
    ...Front window/windshield privacy curtain Rear hatch insect screen Left and right side insect screens Left and right side sliding side windows Weekender side...
  • FOR SALE
    Historical mailing list - Darrel
    Tue, 15 Jul 2003 23:54:05 -0400
    1-black frame side sliding window drivers side missing latch 60.00 1-black frame just frame no glass passengers side 20.00 1...
  • Re: What kind of sliding window is not a vanagon window but looks a whole heck of a lot like one?
    Historical mailing list - Nigel Tilli-Pauling
    Thu, 1 Jan 2015 10:03:10 -0500
    ...Whatever it is. > > > > The vanagon window is about 47x17 inches, and this is about 46x15.5 > inches. > > > > Perhaps this is the conservation gods' revenge...
  • Re: Screens for a Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 09 Aug 1996 06:08:57 -0500 (EST)
    ...Speaking of screens, I made a pair that pop into the openings of the side sliding windows on the EV. Bought a roll of...
  • anyone have an 1984 Vanagon owners manual?
    Historical mailing list - dieselslave
    Sat, 6 Dec 2003 23:28:34 -0500
    anyone have an 1984 Vanagon owners manual? I have 4 sliding controls for the heat in my 84 Vanagon wagon and also an overhead...
  • Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 18 May 2005 23:29:34 -0700
    ...didnt even remove windows, just masked >off and spray. > did my 84's sliders. has held up for 8 yrs > >chris > > >
  • Re: vanagon rear window vents
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 01 Nov 95 13:27:07 CST
    ...the only problem's i've had (in putting the tint on) were the handles for the sliding windows, and being very very careful...
  • Re: R.Power Window Won't Budge:'90 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Wed, 2 Aug 2000 13:17:03 -0700
    ...The stock power window mechanism raises the window via a cable and sliding bracket. Sometimes the plastic guide(s) that the cable runs in...
  • Re: Sliding window keeps breaking - '85 GL
    Historical mailing list - ed
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 22:44:31 -0500
    ...Into week 2 with the new/old Syncro, and (knock on wood) no window breakage so far. ed Per Lindgren wrote: > Kenn Draymon and...
  • '86 Westy syncro GL FS - NH
    Historical mailing list - Elkavitch, Michael and Diana
    Mon, 24 Jul 2000 15:50:34 -0400
    ...There is also a bunch of spares - rear glass, 2 tires and rims, the original sliding windows, Bentley Manual, technical literature from Derek Drew...
  • Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 9 Apr 2016 22:15:02 -0500
    ...with removing the crappy chrome trim. > > Also, I have new sliding side windows to put in. Anybody done a > remove/replace job there? > > Thanks...
  • Re: Looking for some late model interior parts for 90 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Wed, 28 May 2014 15:23:42 -0400
    ...snap in curtain > Front carpet for Automatic in Grey (good used). > > Sliding window sliders complete assembly > > If you have any of these items please...
  • Re: 1987 Vanagon GL Synchro for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 21:17:14 +1000
    ...Folds flat and tidy), > * Cabinets can be removed to put in Center seat, > * Center Seat....(Will seat 7 in total without cabinets) > * Sliding windows...
  • Re: drain holes for air scoops?
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Thu, 1 Jun 2000 11:47:22 +0200
    ...sliding door, just in front of the engine bay wall, water was behind the side panels. I guess it came in through the window...
  • Re: curtains
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Mon, 3 Aug 1998 13:18:15 -0700
    ...rear windows including sliding door: use the white expandable curtain wires. I don't know what their proper technical name is. They are basically...
  • Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Fri, 10 Jun 2011 17:17:19 -0700
    ...19:08 Oxroad <oxroad@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a): > > > I just saw this left rear side sliding window for Vanagon. I haven't seen > an...
  • Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Craig Forney
    Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:56:32 -0800
    ...They also allow you to do the sliding window conversion to have opening windows in the rear. You need them to complete the rear...
  • vw parts and cars/vans/buses for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 May 1999 15:33:06 EDT
    ...back seat bottom -'68-'79 bug decklid rain tray (keeps rain off engine) -Beetle fenders, '67 down -Bus sliding side window, '68-'79 -Bus...
  • '85 Sliding Door handle and Top Hatch needed
    Historical mailing list - Lutomski, Michael G.
    Thu, 9 Oct 1997 16:34:06 +0300
    ...I am getting tired of opening the passenger door and opening the sliding door. (By the way, it broke off last winter here in...
  • Power Lock Cycling
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Jones
    Mon, 8 Jun 1998 08:34:37 -0600
    ...This fixed my power windows, power mirrors and driver side front speaker, but not the power lock cycling. So the next step . . . it seemed...
  • Re: sliding window latches
    Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
    Tue, 6 Jul 2004 12:43:14 -0400
    ...latch, loosen the screw from the latch on a parts van window (still installed), and reinstall the good latch using a screw driver bit...
  • Re: Screens
    Historical mailing list - rpc
    Wed, 10 May 2006 07:12:15 -0700
    ...Does anyone know where to get screens for the sliding windows? The plastic frames of both of my screens are broken and they won...
  • 73-79 Bus items for sale
    Historical mailing list - Lund
    Sun, 2 Jun 1996 08:01:42 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Front window channels, new Starter/Alternator Wiring Harness (New OEM) Steward-Warner Gas Heater(perfect for summer use) Pair, Valve covers (72-79) Fly...
  • Re: Best Tint?
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:36:55 -0700
    ...And what about the 2 sliding side windows? Do tint shops generally know how to work with Westy furniture and windows? I would like...
  • Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Thu, 21 Jun 2007 17:35:52 -0700
    I've pulled the sliding windows off both sides of Mellow Yellow in preparation to having the windows tinted* tomorrow morning. The rubber channel...
  • Re: What dumb thing do you repeatedly do with your Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Leonard Sitongia
    Fri, 21 Sep 2012 10:40:31 -0600
    ...Yeah, that one gets me, too! And, the side window vents, above the stove and in the sliding door. I like to close it...
  • Re: screens for side windows in westy
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 Mar 2006 10:37:23 -0600
    ...just ordered and recieved a replacement screen for the drivers side > sliding window from EuroCampers.com. And instead of being an actual > replacement for...
  • Re: 1986 Vanagon: Can't unlock rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 9 Oct 2016 15:54:05 -0700
    ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1741_606/sliding-door-rear-panel-rear-hatch-panel-clip.html
  • Fw: side screen repair
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Wed, 14 Oct 1998 10:22:49 -0500
    FYI...VW dealer's price here in Canada for screens to cover the sliding windows is $134 each!! Roy O. '87 Westfalia (till death...
  • Re: Two questions about doors and rear hatch glass
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:12:31 -0500
    ...The windows got smaller in the newer doors as well. On the older > doors, the windows were the same size as the opposite side...