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• brunton solar panels that roll up
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Tue, 17 Jun 2003 20:22:45 -0700
  http://www.brunton.com/catalog.php (see Solar Roll 14) this thing is cute. wonder if you could make curtains out of it, or...
• Re: Woe is me !!
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 23 Jul 2004 18:50:30 -0400
  ...Did it affect the door closure at the latch? How is the gap all along the door, still even? It appears two outside panels...
• How do the front doors drain?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 08:52:47 -0400
  I have my door panels off and in heavy rain the other day I noticed that there was a leak from the window into...
• Body Panels F/S;
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 23:59:05 +0000
  Hi All, I've just finished up dismanteling an 87 Westy. I will be using the interior, and It was rolled, so there is...
• Re: Scary Westy on German eBay
  Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 15:40:51 -0500
  ...really like the different colored synthetic fur on the dash, door > panels etc. Gives it a homey touch. None of that white, pure > unadultered...
• Re: seam rust
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Sun, 14 Sep 2014 06:33:43 -0300
  ...the > backside of the panels in question. > > In my case, I'd sprayed Fluid Film on the backside of panels months > before finding a...
• UK Bug Freeze - update
  Historical mailing list
  23 Feb 95 14:07
  ...I found a guy selling some interor panels, they were in pretty poor shape (he thought) but after I pulled off the vinyl pieces...
• Re: Solar Power Parts papsolar.ca (MCA Batteries, etc.)
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 7 Oct 2012 11:55:32 -0700
  ...No no go, no link to panels or prices, busted part of > the site. > In the last five years I've purchased four solar...
• Re: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 14:01:25 -0700
  ...I suggest you apply it to the metal panels on the right rear and rear lid. Remove the trim panel from the rear lid...
• Re: [FIX] Sound deadening with B-Quiet products?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 14 Jun 2002 15:46:04 -0500
  ...Either > > way, adding mass or more rigidity to the metal should help in some way. > > Personally, I would love to fill up all panels...
• Re: Looking for Vanagon Jack
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:52:31 -0400
  ...I think you should specify whether your van has the fiberglass panels along the bottom (late model GL or Carat). I believe the tang...
• Re: Fuse Block Sources
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 9 May 2011 16:35:18 -0700
  18 slots for fuses? why the heck do you need so many? :) Blue Sea systems make nice fuse panels, I haven't seen any...
• Re: 88 Westy, Best Offer
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 16 Mar 2009 22:06:38 -0400
  Where did all the interior panels go!? -Craig '85GL turned westy On Mon, Mar 16, 2009 at 9:18 PM, David Milo <dellaone@gmail...
• Re: anti-theft for diesel vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
  Tue, 22 Nov 1994 21:51:25 -0800 (PST)
  ...theft device for busses is extensive rust, especially > in the rocker panels and roof. > If that isn't a problem, you could put an...
• Re: I am trying to sell my vw westafalia
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 10:14:47 -0100
  > I'll splain it tooya. > > The owner took out one jump seat and installed a refrigerator. > The "rims" are the fiberglass rocker panels that...
• tracing electrical problem
  Historical mailing list - tonyd
  Tue, 6 Oct 1998 14:00:50 +0000
  ...I really don't want to tear into my untouched door panels unless I know what to look for. :) Thanks in advance TonyD '87GL
• Re: outside road noise
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 00:14:01 EST
  ...Next you could try pulling all the interior panels and insulating the van with fiberglass insulation. That is what VW did on the later...
• FS: '85 Vanagon SingleCab Pickup Truck
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Apr 2000 00:26:16 EST
  ...is yellow in colour, minor rust on some edges of body panels, 4spd and I am asking $7000.(US) due to the trucks rarity...
• panel rust
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:20:19 -0400
  ...My door panels all have a drip corner to let moisture out. My wall panel behind the driver has seam rust and a rusted...
• FS: '91 Vanagon GL: AC system
  Historical mailing list - G. Chapman
  Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:00:33 -0500
  ...Any potential buyers on the List? Some AC system parts would not be included; front duct/vent (sold); rear evaporator enclosure & interior side panels...
• Re: Very happy with SEM color coat for color change
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 5 Feb 2009 16:40:54 -0600
  If you use your old door panels as a template (or made one carefully out of paper and spotted the holes) you should be...
• Folex (Carpet Spot Remover) on Vanagon Seats
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Mon, 12 Aug 2019 22:40:51 +0000
  ...door dings.  To assist his efforts, I pre-emptively removed door panels, both sides.  When putting back together, I had the time to wash...
• Re: Trickle charging battery with 1.8W solar panel = failure
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 26 Mar 2007 22:29:13 -0400
  In general solar panels are rated for their maximum output in full direct sunlight. If the solar panel was not directly angled to the...
• Re: Solar Panels behind Tinted Glass
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 23:34:40 -0600
  ...With 12 volt solar Panels, watts and amps and volts are not an exact formula, there is a lot of loss here. I have...
• Re: Poptop replacement options and power mirror question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 3 Nov 2011 18:12:20 -0700
  You have to take the door panels off to get at the electrical connections to the power mirrors. As for pop top canvas, I...
• Re: JUNKYARD ALERT: 1981 9 passenger at Crazy Rays Junkyard in Laurel/Jessup...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 Mar 2015 17:04:16 -0500
  ...The motor looked fairly new, and was still intact... (a few other goodies like nice front seats, and some interior panels... I'm not...
• Re: AC While Camping
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Fri, 11 Jun 2010 01:01:54 -0700
  ...Where's it going? Condensing in your insulation, running down the inside of your side panels, rusting out your seams? I don't know...
• '84 Vanagon front door rain leaks
  Historical mailing list - Paul Henderson
  Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:56:35 -0400
  ...I can't locate where the leak is occurring, whether there is a leak in the windshield, or in the exterior panels, or in...
• question about body panels.
  Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 18:44:40 -0400
  my dad backed up the van into a telephone pole a while ago, and the rear left rocker panel separated from the van slightly...
• Re: I am trying to sell my vw westafalia
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 01:35:53 EDT
  ...The "rims" are the fiberglass rocker panels that were installed on most late model vanagons that matched the fiberglass bumpers. Regards, Jim Davis
• Re: Body Seam Rust (long)
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Wed, 23 Jun 1999 02:01:27 -0400
  ...First, you will warp all > the flat panels, second, it will take a lot of grinding and filling to > make it smooth, and last...
• My dream vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 10:20:51 -0700
  ...87 to 91 Syncro Westfalia...(completely restored drive train of course) enough solar panels for extended "off the grid" camping...complete stainless exhaust....complete...
• Free (plus shipping) to a good home
  Historical mailing list - Laura Woten
  Sun, 22 Jun 2003 19:44:17 -0500
  Several weeks ago, Rod and I bought new door panels for Priscilla (our 87 Westy). Now the old ones are taking up space in...
• Re: [vanagon] WANTED: BLACK captains chairs and BLACK doorpanels from 85-86 vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 1 Apr 2005 03:48:41 -0800
  ...i have two full sets including 3 person back seat, all the side panels, and 2-person middle seats. pmail me if interested =) -- BenT
• Re: what do you think?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:37:48 -0500
  ...Check under the mats, the rocker panels, >>the fender wells, battery trays, and below the windshield for >>rust, rust rust. > > > > More importantly, check the...
• Massive parts sale and drawing for free long block (2.11 litre)
  Historical mailing list - John C. Villines
  Wed, 3 Jun 1998 07:21:01 -0400
  ...alloys sold) upper bunk pop top rear seat (Multivan) interior panels exterior body panels (need to be removed) A/C entire interior curtain set...
• Re: year identification
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 9 Apr 2004 08:29:22 EDT
  ...The door panels have a silver stripe and the is a clock not a tach. It was watercooled. IF it is for the earlyer...
• Re: Wall paneling for campers?
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 08:21:09 -0400
  ...We had a few holes in some of our wooden panels, and were able to apply a patch from behind, and fill in flush...
• Clearing out parts today only in San Francisco area
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:00:56 -0700
  ...BMW e30 rear quarter panels fromt he door to the bumper -- FREE. Some door panels in various krinkled backing position but most have no...
• Re: insulating against road noise
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 3 Apr 2008 07:45:46 -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...
• STOLEN: 1981 Vanagon Westfalia Camper in Vista, CA
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Mon, 25 Sep 2017 13:16:16 -0500
  ...Interior panels covered in light yellow Hawaiian print fabric. Filled with our camping gear. If spotted, please contact your local Police Department immediately. Contact...
• Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Wed, 1 Jun 2011 10:25:01 -0400
  ...After porta potty I would have to say the Vitrifrigo fridge and solar panels has got to be the best upgrade I've made...
• Bodywork/Welding Questions
  Historical mailing list - Robinson
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 17:32:23 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Does anyone know what I should get? And what gauge is body sheetmetal anyway? What gauge are replacement panels? and where is the best...
• Re: shipping interior question
  Historical mailing list - Turbo
  Tue, 03 Dec 1996 21:16:25 -0800
  At 01:40 PM 12/3/96 -0500, Tony Moore wrote: >I need to ship an interior (all seats and panels), does anybody have...
• Re: Camper Exterior Labels
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 27 Oct 1999 11:44:10 -0400
  > I would like to replace the adhesive > warning / information labels above the LP gas tank and under the electric > / water connections panels. I would...
• Re: Simpler Alternative to welding body panels
  Historical mailing list - Paul M. Hillbish
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 01:03:40 EST
  In a message dated 3/25/01 8:54:05 PM Eastern Standard Time, CTONLINE@webtv.net writes: << Have everything fit, aligned, and know...
• Re: Solar panel wrap-up
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 11:43:38 -0600
  ...So I doubt > > we'll be seeing any glowing solar panels in the campground at night.
• Re: Wanted: one of the VW solar panels
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 12 Jul 2003 09:38:38 -0700
  http://www.4unique.com/battery/solar_chargers.htm#1.5%20maintainer http://www.4unique.com/battery/ap/cycle_saver.htm > I just purchased a...
• Re: I found a "Mystery Switch" ...
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 23 May 2004 21:26:25 -0700
  ...It has a green power indicator LED in the center hole where later panels have a toggle switch. It also has the 2 lower...
• Re: Rear Arch replacement weld / glue..
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 May 2006 01:42:34 EDT
  ...to some local shops and they will actually > glue on quarter panels, the product they use is called > 'fusor panel adhesive' > http://www.lord...
• After market carp
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 19:31:24 -0500
  ...inaccessible places in the bad roommate's car - under the seats, up under the dash, behind door liner panels. So cruel... -- mordo 1990 Carat
• Re: material for new rear hatch panel?
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Fri, 8 Jul 2011 08:14:48 -0400
  Many moons ago my brother and I redid some door panels for his old dodge truck. Like the rear hatch panel on the vanagon...
• Re: Westy Stove Parts ?
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 18:45:33 -0500
  ...I already have the small led panels for the various 82, 83 and > the later grey versions to peel and stick over the small...
• Wierd Syncro Westy FS: Marin
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 22:39:01 -0800
  ...The lower body panels that the 91's have along the lower edge of the body were added, but these were painted black to...
• Re: extra underbody protection plate finished
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Thu, 21 Nov 2013 07:46:25 -0700
  ...I know a mechanic in Ogden UT that installed heavy aluminum panels on the bottom of his prop shaft protector bars and across the...
• Re: Need westy electrical outlet faceplate
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:28:20 -0700
  ...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: Plastic Ramps
  Historical mailing list - Janne Ruohom�ki
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 19:05:43 +0300
  ...I can clearly see a crack between side panels and the front hood, but no matter what I try the hood wont budge!
• Vanagon Sheetmetal
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 Feb 1995 20:21:20 -0500
  ...I got sideswiped and need to know if anybody knows of a source for body panels for Vanagons. Also, Has anybody experimented with alternative...
• HELP - Slider won't stay closed
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Wed, 29 Dec 1999 13:02:54 EST
  Before I start removing interior door panels, etc., I thought I would ask the masters. Our slider all-of-a-sudden decided to not...
• Re: gas tank and jump seat questions
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 21:30:43 EST
  ...removable jump-seats find a way to attach those > funky side panels (for cosmetic purposes only) so that they can still come > off BUT...