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• 1990 GL For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Jon Baker
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 12:01:10 -0700
  ...1990 Burgandy GL with grey panels/bumpers Grey interior 4 Speed Mileage is unkown (speedo was broken when I bought it last year, reads...
• Re: opening rear windows?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 17:47:04 -0400
  ...But if I remember the story, the side panels on the SA Vanagons were also slightly (and incompatibly) different in size.
• Westy for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 15:17:43 -0700
  ...New panels from Sewfine, but Cabinets missing. Email me at maxora@yahoo.com if you are interested. Marshall '84 Westy __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo...
• Re: [NVC] VW warranty scam
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Fri, 8 Jun 2007 07:23:52 -0400
  ...On one occasion the parts manger pulled some strings with VW Canada and VW Germany to get body panels and parts to fix my...
• Re: Sound Deadener Installation Concerns
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Wed, 24 Mar 2004 14:17:51 -0800
  ...I would hate to be the body guy now having to scrape that crud off the inside of the quarter panels we did. I...
• speaker low in front door
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 08:50:35 -0700
  ...I have spare door panels, but not right colour, otherwise I would replace panels and move speaker, (if it would fit, haven't checked...
• Re: rust- was new muffler question: BusDepot offerings
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 5 Aug 2006 21:54:23 -0700
  ...After Florida and New England, Washington and Oregon lead the Continental USA in VW Sheet Metal and "Patch Repair" Panels at least from where...
• Re: Converting a Wolfsburg to a Full Camper
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 11:02:09 -0400
  ...an '86 Westy Wolfsburg Camper (pop-top, rear closet, plastic >>side panels, fold-out table, & corduroy seats, but no appliances) that >>I am considering...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 08:00:27 -0600
  You can find a donor Vanagon at a wrecking yard and get the interior with nice seats /w arm rests, fabric door panels etc...
• Re: seat covers
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 21:28:45 EST
  ...I was told pricing was similar to Type II panels unless we can come up with a group order. Didn't get a big...
• Electric Door Lock problem
  Historical mailing list - Barb and Scott Stothers
  Mon, 5 Feb 2001 23:31:24 -0600
  ...Any ideas before I take off all door panels and start looking for broken wires, solenoids, etc. Scott Another Canadian Vanagon nut '91 Vanagon...
• diesel van in CO junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Simon
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:29:27 -0600
  ...The headliner was nice, and the door panels and armrests are PERFECT. Dark brown.
• FS: carat interior w/ sofabed and flip out sidetable and wallpanels
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 23:14:35 EST
  ...what i have is the full width rear sofabed and cushion in grey velour, and the grey molded plastic wall panels w/ cupholders and...
• Acustics of an empty van
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 12:14:55 -0700
  ...I have stripped everything out of my Delher van and there are not panels, no carpet, no rear bed....nothing in the van. My...
• Re: WANTED: Various washer/door/powerlock parts for '87 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 3 May 2006 17:32:19 -0400
  On the subject of these buckled door panels... anyone found a sure-fire method of flattening them back out (or bending 'em slightly the...
• WTB Gray seat material
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:33:00 -0800
  ...The side panels of the rear seats of the Westfalia are chewed up by some raccoons when the door was left open one night...
• Re: [T2] Door Handles
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:36:58 -0400
  Hi Peter, Get a set of door panels from a 68-73 westy. They have short grab handles to pull them closed and fit...
• FS Vans/Westies in Ottawa Canada
  Historical mailing list - greg rich
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 19:43:50 MDT
  ...1985 Westfalia, still in process of repair (zero miles on new stuff) complete body job ($5000) all new panels, new engine (complete rebuild by...
• Re: Awnings
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:46:29 +0000
  ...I've never opted for solar panels.  I thought about it when I was still trying to use the built in refrigerator, but I...
• Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 16 Jun 2005 16:54:55 -0700
  ...I have used Dynamat, and Q-Pads inside the door's and side panels in my Vans. Works well. After installing the Q-Pads...
• Re: rear hatch panel clip removal on 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Mon, 3 Oct 2005 08:57:27 +1000
  ...Put in new door panels and fitted new Caravelle Seats. firstly I had to remove those pesky clips. The only way is to sharpen...
• Re: Was: Stereo Upgrade Project Now: Vapor Barrier
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 13:10:56 -0700
  ...drain out the holes in the bottom, not warp your door panels. =) Cut yourself a new liner from 6 mil poly vapour barrier, available...
• Re: '56 kombi - new security system
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Thu, 6 Apr 1995 16:46:43 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I didn't mess with the >battery cables, just wires under the dash and behind the front kick panel (does >'56 have kick panels...
• Re:My bus parts Stolen!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 09 Jul 1996 09:19:41 -0400
  ...If they took body parts, what were the colors? If we knew to be on the lookout for, say, sealing wax red corner panels...
• Westy Parts needed. Please Help!
  Historical mailing list - J Shepard
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 17:12:44 EDT
  ...Front left and right door panels 3. Water and gas level check plate on stove 4. Grey front table with leg 5. lower bed...
• Glove box removal (help!)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Kraning
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 00:04:29 EDT
  ...seem to be very well hidden! Also, there are 2 other panels that I can't figure out how to remove: 1 below the...
• Power Window Kits back in stock
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 17:50:42 EST
  ...wiring kit, and plugs to cover the holes in your door panels where your winders used to be. Please give me a call or...
• Re: Fri: If not a vanagon - What kind of van
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 23:15:23 EDT
  ...Their height from the outside is very deceptive because the side body panels drop about a foot below the floor level. Their interiors have...
• Re: Westies at Watkins Video
  Historical mailing list - Dake Collins
  Thu, 17 Oct 2013 16:16:19 -0700
  ...Speaking of solar panels and Westies at Watkins, I’m not sure if I posted the video here or not. Here it is: http...
• Re: Can I convert my power windows to manual?
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:38:26 -0700
  ...You'll need a set of manual door panels and can then offer your power ones to someone in need. john
• Re: Overcooling Hypothesis--Long
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Fri, 28 Dec 2007 14:16:41 -0800
  ...Overcooling Hypothesis--Long > > Why do big trucks have block off panels for their radiators then ? > Diesels don't produce as much heat as gasoline...
• Re: Solar Power Parts papsolar.ca (MCA Batteries, etc.)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 7 Oct 2012 23:52:02 -0400
  ...Solar Power Parts papsolar.ca (MCA Batteries, etc.) It would be great if I could see the selection of solar panels or their prices...
• Re: Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 22:40:08 -0600
  ...I have dark brown, padded door panels on the front doors, but plain > beige vinyl on the sliding/rear doors (matches the headliner). Is...
• Re: Sound deadening and door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 16 Jan 2011 08:18:24 -0800
  ...Sound deadening and door speakers Hey folks - I'm in the process of replacing my damaged 2 front interior door panels and got a...
• Re: Friday off-T solar questions:long
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 9 Dec 2016 11:42:45 -0800
  ...Would it be more effective to > connect the two panels in series...taking the older one's output directly > (without it's controller in...
• Re: Google Pages/Solar Energy
  Historical mailing list - Bill Glenn
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 17:08:52 -0400
  ...If the solar panels are properly oriented to the sun, I should think that the solar energy captured will also be greater at higher...
• Re: Need westy electrical outlet faceplate
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:23:50 -0600
  ...upgrade" to > the almond ones that more or less match the panels, rather than the trim - I > went for a GFCI plug at the...
• Re: Need to finish restoration
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 07:16:26 -0700
  ...Some things like sliding door panels are a PITA to ship. In general, if anyone is selling or posting wanted items, please say where...
• Re: Fixin' Rot Holes
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Apr 1995 10:23:11 -0400
  ...I just had some Swedish repair panels welded into my '73, but they didn't fit too well and had to be reworked quite...
• Re: Custom Interior Panels
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 14:12:49 EST
  In a message dated 2/17/00 10:55:25 AM Pacific Standard Time, coyote@macromedia.com writes: << Can you email me information on...
• Re: batteries, power, wiring,...
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Bryson
  Fri, 26 May 2000 09:10:00 -0700
  ...batteries, power, wiring,... > How about solar panels mounted in the luggage rack? Has anyone tried or > dreamt of doing this? > > If this is a...
• Re: unique Westy floor covering?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Sibley
  Thu, 9 May 2002 11:48:59 EDT
  ...use dynomat, q-pads, rubberized sealant, r-13 isulation, thick felt backing on your panels and you should have good results. wood in a...
• Red liquid leaking from rear passenger side below sliding door under seat area compartment.
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 13:10:59 -0800
  ...van just under the rear seat area next to the side panels. Of course I crawled under the van to check. Then under the...
• Re: Beige door panel for 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 16:01:09 -0400
  That velour insert and chrome strip make it a dead-on match to the other panels in my '85 GL... I don't have...
• Re: Missing jack & lugwrench
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 30 Aug 2005 00:32:07 -0400
  ...Does not work on > later-model Vanagons that have the plastic moldings over the rocker > panels. > > <http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=237011031> > > - Ron...
• URGENT How do I get my front door interior panels off?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Sun, 10 Jul 2005 21:16:51 -0400
  I have them 90% off, I just can't figure out how to release the little latch that you pull to open the door...
• Re: body panel seams anatomy and rust mitigation
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:58:37 -0700
  ...Then fill with a > > professional seam sealer like 3-M's and paint. > > > > Many Vanagon body sections and panels were hand assembled into jigs...
• repair panel
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 13:54:24 -0500
  ...I was looking at some tech info on installing panels this way. I think it specifically directed that the perimeter of the void was...
• Re: Hot engine
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 09:59:14 -0700
  ...Daniel Schmitz wrote: > > > > Can't say for sure if warm body panels after an hour are normal, but they > > could be if you are...
• Vanagon entertainment...
  Historical mailing list - Gordon Mah
  Tue, 12 Jul 2016 23:03:57 -0700
  ...Before I mess things up, are there any tips on what to expect when removing inside door panels? They appear to be made of...
• Re: Seat cover wanted
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:42:06 -0500
  ...I have those gray wall panels, but not the table or seat. I really liked that setup in my Carat, but it wouldn't...
• Re: Fridge Burner box
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sat, 25 Aug 2012 14:44:21 -0700
  ...On 08/25/2012 12:58 PM, Dennis Haynes wrote: > You don't have to leave your site, carry solar panels, a generator or...
• Solar Panel Sale
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 20:30:54 -0700
  ...I've never used one, or really know anything about solar panels, but know that many list members have an interest in this subject...
• Re: Magic Eraser?
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Fri, 14 May 2010 09:40:27 -0700
  ...I tried to clean up some interior panels on another car and it removed small layers of the vinyl in addition to the dirt...
• Weekender Interior for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Apr 1997 14:21:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I have: -all carpets in tan (front, middle, back) -all side/door panels in tan vinyl w/ tan velour inserts, ex sldg dr panel...
• Re: Block Heaters and other stuff
  Historical mailing list - J
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 13:55:43 -0400
  ...Would this be used for battery charging or maybe just > aux power for toys? Any thoughts on uses, $$$ for solar panels? Jade Mountain http...
• Re: Pin stripes and sliding windows
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 00:15:28 EDT
  ...pin stripes about 5 mm wide that run down the body panels just below the windows. It is dinged up around the door handles...
• Re: Need help with rust- window frame
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 2 Oct 1999 18:46:03 -0300
  ...Also while it is apart, be sure to spray rust inhibitor oil all over the inside of the panels. Malcolm S
• The road salt in Vermont is very impressive
  Historical mailing list - Jonc
  Tue, 22 Aug 2000 22:05:12 -0400
  Farmers around here have been pumping used auto tranny fluid into the body panels of their cars for years... drilling holes when they have...
• power windows to crank?
  Historical mailing list - tshanley
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 20:15:43 -0600
  ...Does anyone know if I would need to also replace my door panels to make this a clean swap, or would the crank go...