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• Re: cup holder
  Historical mailing list - Michael Kimball
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 18:32:46 -0800
  ...rock hammer flew by his head and punched its way out through a side > window, after which he was of course covered with glass...
• Re: Cool Vanagon Paint Job
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:35:20 -0700
  ...side of a vanagon ? - cause it doesn't look that way to me..... since there is an image of the car on the windows...
• Re: Requesting - Tips & Tricks for Rear Side Window R&R
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 19:37:58 -0500
  ...A body-shop guy told me a favorite trick on the new guy was to set up an old rear window on a couple...
• Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 12:58:54 -0700
  ...The driver window operator motor is missing. On the passenger side > the window operating system is all there. Just doesn't work . Could be...
• Re: List Sticker Production Progress
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 17 May 2003 15:25:08 -0500
  ...right rear side glass because Ohio and now Texas require putting an inspection sticker up front. The larger one on the back window is...
• Re: window tint: film or glass
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 18:15:21 -0800
  Unless you remove the side slider window frames you'll have a gap where there is no tint... its flat glass... so you could...
• Re: South African van differences - when they happened
  Historical mailing list - Brenton Tait
  Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:37:19 +0200
  ...However I am in the process > of buying a 1993 RSA Microbus 2.5i, and this van does have larger rear > side-windows, the...
• Re: What in the Wide, Wide World of Sports is a Weekender?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 Jul 1996 14:03:23 -0700
  ...i've seen them on buses as far back as 1967. > > > > oh, and there is a set for the rearmost side windows as well...
• Re: J a l o u s i e l o u v r e s & B r e a t h i n g A I R!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 23 Jul 1997 11:47:42 EDT
  ...Would any of you be interested? > >and.... > > >Question #3: >Has anyone retrofitted the top canvas to reinstate the side triangular >windows as are in...
• saw a 1996 VW bug at the jamboree
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Sun, 18 Aug 1996 21:08:35 -0700 (PDT)
  ...no rear side window vent things. The interior was a bit different. The motor, weel i would not want to work on it. i...
• Re: Fuse Box Blues
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Fri, 25 May 2001 13:10:17 -0700
  ...tail and side light right > > 9. high beam right > > 10. high beam left > > 11. windscreen wiper switch > > 12. rear window wiper, auxillary heater > > 13...
• Re: Custom Scoop Update - Should you care! FISH Y
  Historical mailing list - Clive Smith
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 21:18:49 +0100
  ...The rear edge of our scoop is placed just > wider than the surface of the windows -- look how the edge just below the > windows...
• Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 15:51:46 -0600
  ...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: Rear Window Wiper/Washer
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 12 Apr 2014 09:52:08 -0400
  ...Rear Window Wiper/Washer > > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > > > Stephen, > > > > On my '87 Westy, non-Syncro, the washer comes on when you hold the...
• replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:36:16 -0800
  I found two windows with leaky seals this summer, the rear hatch and the sliding door windows. So I planned on getting those replaced...
• Re: Original tent was:Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Feb 2018 to 14 Feb 2018 (#2018-55)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:21:41 -0800
  ...Times changed and a stand alone tent was added to the bay window busses. After that, if one wanted a side tent, after market...
• Re: Favourite Modifications NVC
  Historical mailing list - d spence
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 23:31:04 -0600
  ...on the metal above and below the windows, and in the same > spots on the curtains. Instant side and rear curtains and relative > privacy.
• Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
  Historical mailing list - Simon Reinhardt
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 08:40:32 -0600
  ...for the rear side windows. they upgraded >>> the >>> sound >>> system in the cabriolets in '91, and the speaker covers stuck out >>> more, >>> and >>> so...
• FS 91 gl
  Historical mailing list - Cliff Bellows
  Wed, 1 Oct 2003 16:37:08 EDT
  ...The downs rear wiper dont work rr body damage just behind tire int poor floor carpet left front power window inop left front calipar...
• Re: De-chromify windows?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 18 May 2008 21:04:40 -0700
  ...I notice that this page says, regarding the > chrome strips inside the side & front window seals: "Don't pull them > out, your windows will...
• Re: Cold air always
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 22:38:16 EST
  ...Perhaps the outlet air vents at the trailing edge of the rear side windows would also have to be blanked off. Or, if you...
• Re: Question about running reflective tint in CA
  Historical mailing list - JD Foster
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:16:36 -0700
  ...This was in a Pontiac Grand Am in which I had the back window dipped and the rear side windows filmed. JD Bruce Nadig...
• Re: GW third break light install was Facebook doesn't work
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 17:01:30 -0600
  ...I tucked the wires into the rubber seal for the rear hatch and routed > them towards the drivers side of the van. > 2. Near...
• Re: friday again
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 May 1994 15:44:49 -0500 (CDT)
  ...camper with a chunk missing out of the dirver's side door, and one of those silly dancing bear stickers in the rear window.
• Re: Larger Size Windshield Wipers?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Wed, 8 Jan 2003 11:34:39 -0800
  How about the rear window... can it accept a larger wiper too, or is it at the max already? j/c I have 20...
• Re: Tinted Windows - Backing up in the Dark?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:28:57 -0800
  ...I once had a van without any rear windows, so I just > relied > on the side view mirrors. > Patti > 90 Westy Automatic > ************************** > > On Wed...
• Re: Painting tip--leave your window rubber in place and still get a perfect job
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sun, 21 Apr 2013 20:28:52 -0700
  ...Personally, I have very little issue with reinstalling the left rear window on a Westy (with cabinets in place). There are a few tips...
• Re: FS: 81L and 85 Kombi(s)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Holser
  Sun, 13 Sep 1998 12:27:19 -0700
  ...On mine, all the side glass is fixed -- no sliding windows. There is headliner only over the two front seats. There are no rear...
• Re: Chrome window strip trim replaceing
  Historical mailing list - Ron Schlamp
  Mon, 7 Jan 2002 20:29:27 -0600
  ...the front window, rear window, and all four side windows. I spaced the project > out over a whole summer, doing a window at a...
• Re: What is the "end all and be all" answer to rust?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:14:19 -0400
  Oh yeah when you pull the windows out to fix the rust in there use Krown as your lubricant to get the windows back...
• Re: was selling -NOW using tables
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 22 Jun 2012 08:08:41 -0700
  ...to allow the rear 'hatch' in the cabinet to open when the table is swung against the van's windows/side. I configured it...
• Re: Side view mirrors, was: cheap exterior mirrors and pet peeves
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 8 May 2002 08:29:49 -0700
  If you're talking about the fresnel lens for the rear window, they're just about useless for driving IMHO. Handy for parking, but...
• Broke down in Omaha
  Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
  Thu, 8 Jun 2006 18:08:07 -0400
  ...We added presets for the passenger-side rear-view mirror as follows. We put a permanent-marker cross on the outside of the door...
• Re: AC housing reconstruction...
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 10:33:05 -0500
  ...i thought i had some pictures of it, but can't find them > now. :( anyway, the vents were along the sides above the windows...
• Re: Vangaon Drag Coefficient?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 15:26:44 -0600
  ...The space between the front seats leading to the passenger area in the rear is 15 percent larger, as is the sliding side door...
• Re: Westy front curtain doesn't fit!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 10:16:42 -0700
  Original curtains cover the windshield and side windows. Elastic only over the windshield in the top hem, snaps on top on the A pillars...
• A/C up and running again-Thanks Ken!!!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Tue, 8 Aug 2000 23:42:57 EDT
  ...He diagnosed the problem as the # 13 fuse in the back drivers side rear panel as the culprit and sure enough, he was spot...
• Re: at the wreckers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:53:47 -0800
  ...yes Ben, you wrote "Would you mind snagging all the rear side windows for me?" > > a weak existential jape that went over my head...
• Re: door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 19 May 2019 21:01:02 +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: Rear Shocks
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Thu, 28 May 2009 11:10:26 -0500
  ...Is it just a matter of jacking it up, unbolt and > > bolt? Any advice? > > > > I need to do that, add a rear side marker...
• Re: Windows tinted
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:17:53 -0700
  ...he have to remove the rear clothes closet and cabinets that block the driver's side back window? Patti ******************************************************** On 6/26/07, mike...
• cheap Westie FS Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Paul Gilland
  Sat, 17 May 2003 12:18:22 -0700
  ...rear shoes & cylinders and new pads up front * clutch done 1/2001 and including rebuilt master & slave cylinders * ---THE BAD--- * front drivers side wheel...
• Re: Is there such a thing as a rear storage heater for a Double Cab?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 11 Oct 2001 08:49:43 +0200
  ...1988 Syncro DoKa - no more Ford Areostar > bumper - no more weird side windows (yes the previous owner WAS on drugs). > While at the body...
• Re: Vanagon Carat - 1991
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 15 Oct 2021 15:52:45 -0500
  ...The driver window operator motor is missing. On the passenger side > the window operating system is all there. Just doesn't work . Could be...
• Re: Eliminating mosquitoes while camping
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Sat, 10 Jul 2004 12:13:03 -0600
  ...I made a large screen for my rear hatch and 2 for the sliding windows. I got the rolls of flexible plastic magnet from...
• Re: VANAGON digest 1403
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 12:08:33 -0600 (MDT)
  ...The passenger versions have vents on both sides (two per > side in the rear). I am busy adding these vents to my doublecab, but...
• Re: Floorpan rust
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Fri, 6 Jun 2003 07:39:56 -0400
  IAn, This rust is obviously closer to the front than the rear. This means it is likely that the driver side panel or window...
• do you have a keen eye? Re: slightly bizarre Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 12:29:59 EST
  ...also the sideglass is regular GL sideglass, not camper windows. how do i know it was white? look at the paintjob.. notice how its...
• Re: Anyone got a bike rack or towing hitch?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 22:26:03 -0400 (EDT)
  ...next mount two "toploader" style clips on the >rear hatch, just under the rear window. works fine with bikes, plenty >secure. cant open the...
• Re: Dramatically Improving AC capacity
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 11 Nov 2001 08:09:18 -0600
  ...windows b: Change the pulley ratio and spin the compressor faster c: Install a clear plastic curtain between the drivers area and the rear...
• Re: FS: Vanagon "Transporter" Front "bench" seat and side windows/seals
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:38:46 -0800
  ...Seat covers anyone? The spots > are moisture on camera lens. > > No cracks in the side windows. Close up of seals shows overall > condition. I...
• Conversion Subaru 2.2 engine FS in WA state
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 11 Sep 2007 05:44:32 -0700
  ...and there are a couple of spots of rust, the passenger side window switch needs to be replaced and the high beams don't...
• Re: [Syncro] FS: 89 Syncro Westy - Rochester NY. - Pics -
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 13:04:38 -0700
  ...on each side and > along the seam above the LP tank. > * Also rust blob in the center below the rear window rubber above > the...
• Re: sticker alignment problems
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:25:14 -0700
  ...They measures higher in the middle of the > window than at the sides of the windows. > > I solved this problem by applying the sticker...
• FS - 86 VW Vanagon Camper plus 2 parts vans - $1500.00!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew G. Martin
  Sun, 12 Aug 2001 20:41:21 -0700
  ...and rear cabinets) Fair to Poor condition. 150+K, standard, Bronze with tan corduroy interior, canvas and screen are serviceable, single window, side door...
• Re: Heat
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Wed, 16 Sep 1998 10:19:39 PDT
  ...Fresh air vents in an air-cooled Vanagon are the two on the dash facing the rear, next to the side windows, and the...
• Re: Heating system
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Tue, 20 Sep 94 12:04:53 CDT
  ...vw moved this function to those funny black foam thingies in the rear edge of the rear side windows. at least, that's what...
• Re: Speaking of modifications...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 01:31:34 -0600
  ...the 90 grade i did the middle side sliding windows, rear side windows, rear hatch window, and put an 8 inch strip across the...
• Hot air from the dash vents?
  Historical mailing list - MilosKitchen
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 11:10:20 -0500
  ...The Carat of course has the cabin air exhaust in the rear side window vents unlike the Syncro which have them in the doors...
• Re: 1990 Carat L ? ? ?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:57:22 -0500
  ...But this one had A/C, power steering, power mirrors, power door locks, and power windows as well. The rear seat turns into a...