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• Re: Replacing roll up window scrapers & channels
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 3 May 2013 09:34:30 -0700
  ...Replacing roll up window scrapers & channels To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Friday, May 3, 2013, 11:18 AM Anyone done this?� Mine are...
• Re: window trim strip substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 19:27:29 -0800
  ...window trim strip substitute? Like many of you I'm interested in replacing the no-longer-silver and generally bad shape window gasket trim...
• Re: Stretch VW Van (NVC) --- but it is still Friday
  Historical mailing list - Gary Schreiber
  Sat, 31 Jan 2004 15:49:15 -0500
  The rear clip is off a pre March 1955, 23 window deluxe bus. Rear corner windows were used till the early 60's, 61...
• Re: Window Assembly
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:32:31 -0500
  If I remember correctly you can take the old one out via the slit that the window normally slides up and down in. Put...
• Fw: OEM or Flaps window crank
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Wed, 28 Aug 2002 11:39:59 -0600
  ...OEM or Flaps window crank On a recent trip the knob on the stock window crank on our '85 van came off. As luck...
• Drivers Side Power Window
  Historical mailing list - Greg McKinney
  Thu, 23 Feb 2017 01:50:48 -0600
  ...Let the driver's window down, got to work and it wouldn't go up. You can hear the motor work for a second...
• Re: switches for power windows - from other VWs
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 26 Mar 2014 14:54:50 -0400
  ...I continue to look for more, but all the Jettas I have checked recently have had "armstrong type" windows. Larry A. On Wed, Mar...
• Re: Poptop window/screen replacements?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:12:10 -0800
  ...On Wed, Nov 17, 2010 at 10:35 AM, David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>wrote: > Hello -- anyone know if window and screen replacements are...
• Power Window to Manual conversion
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 12 Jul 1998 12:17:18 EDT
  Has anyone made the power to manual window conversion. Iam tired of these power windows on my 91 GL. Each one has stopped working...
• WTB:window crank spacers for speaker clearance
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 02:21:10 EST
  Hello-- Where can I get the window crank spacers that allow the window crank to clear after-market door-mounted speakers? I don't...
• WANTED: window roll-up motor for a '90 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Taylor
  Sat, 8 Dec 2001 23:11:14 -0800
  The motor on the passenger window of my 1990 Westy needs to be replaced. It's no longer rolling the window up and down...
• Window rubber trim alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 11:12:48 -0700
  http://www.tapeease.com/metallic2.htm <- scroll down to see the smaller sizes For our window modling needs it seems that we should be...
• vanagon power window setup for sale..Re: Hi anyone ever retrofit.. PW.
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 1 Jul 2008 03:23:29 EDT
  In a message dated 6/24/08 8:37:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time, taeke.t@GMAIL.COM writes: > Aftermarket power windows. Thanks. > > Taeke...
• cleaning westy jalousie window frames
  Historical mailing list - Tim McKane
  Fri, 05 Apr 1996 07:45:13 -0800
  Does anyone know which is a good product to clean the aluminum frames of jalousie windows on my 67 westy.. they a pretty "grungie...
• power window motors
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 6 Aug 1998 17:13:38 EDT
  i have some used power window motors for sale. 125.00 plus core. if anyone is interested let me know thanks nigel nigel's...
• Window chrome moulding
  Historical mailing list - Giroux, Eric
  Thu, 4 May 2000 08:09:16 -0400
  All, Do the chrome molding in the window seals server a purpose? Mine are all faded and greenish. Can I just pry them out...
• window screens
  Historical mailing list - Locke Johnston
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 10:41:02 -0500
  Are there screens available for non Westy side windows either front or middle? Also does the Bus Depot rear hatch screen fit non Westies...
• sliding window latches
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 09:00:07 -0700
  Anyone know how to tighten the sliding window latches? Mine are a bit loose and I don't see an obvious means to fix...
• Re: For sale: Power window regulator / motors
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 16:12:30 -0400
  What else would be required, besides switches, to convert a van to power windows? > http://img161.imageshack.us/my.php?image=dscn21110ym.jpg
• Re: / Whistling Vent
  Historical mailing list - kathy jacobs
  Sun, 21 May 2000 14:56:36 -0400
  Mike , Tighten the two srews on the vent window and all will be fine Lonnie Jacobs South Eastern VW Club www.sevwc.com ----- Original...
• Warmer bus talk
  Historical mailing list
  6 Dec 94 11:39
  ...I've got a spare rear hatch glass which would make a cool window, just use a window rubber out of a bread-loaf...
• Re: WTD: Passenger side windows, replacement tips
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jan 2005 12:05:35 EST
  ...vent window install I'd love to get it. > I've got the Bentley out; it seems like the roll up window replacement > is...
• Re: Painting tip--leave your window rubber in place and still get a perfect job
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:43:34 +0000
  ...This goes fast than you think; five or > ten > minutes per window. > The cord can now be adjusted to turn the outer edge of...
• PowerWindows - Stuck Full Down
  Historical mailing list - Brad Estergaard
  Sun, 23 Jun 2002 00:56:21 -0700
  On my way home tonight the passenger window went down as it should but has yet do come back up. Since the window is...
• Re: rear window wiper wiring
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 30 Nov 2002 21:38:09 +0000
  ...rear window wiper wiring >Date: Sat, 30 Nov 2002 11:09:26 EST > >I just picked up a rear window wiper/motor assembly and...
• Re: rear sliding window...Re: fun vanagons via ebay & google
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 24 Oct 2002 18:20:27 -0600
  a vanagon at a local garage had the middle and rear windows as sliders and benches middle and rear. dont know what year but...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 22:59:18 -0500
  ...Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!! > > > > what is the window screen door stuff that we can use to replace the > strips, > > brand...
• Re: Westy Window Tinting, installation/smoke V.S mirror
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 08:04:56 -0700
  ...You also need to check local laws before tinting your windows, but Florida allows 28% net light transmission on the front side door windows...
• Re: Window Tint
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Apr 2022 13:17:51 +0000
  ...Re: [VANAGON] Window Tint No pricing yet. This is just exploratory to kind of get an idea of interest. I suspect it would be...
• "Heavy Duty" Window Cranks
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Fri, 29 Apr 2016 11:35:45 +0000
  Hi, It seems that every year I have to order new window cranks for my 87. The common problem is the knob on the...
• spot weld broke on power window regulator
  Historical mailing list - G-Reg
  Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:26:17 -0400
  Spot welds broke on a power window regulator that I just got new from one of our fine vendors. Anyone have an idea of...
• Re: Frydaye - Advice Needed re Tinted Windows and Dog
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:47:01 -0700
  > I am also contemplating tinting the Syncro's windows so the same > question applies; would his jumping around damage the tinting? My spastic mutt...
• re; lotsa gauges
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
  Sat, 20 Apr 1996 13:16:52 +2909
  ...A Plastigauge.... -- / **** Bus Bones Vintage restorations **** \ /---------- Currently Available for restoration only.-------------\ | ---- | | 65,66,67 -21 Window Sunroof Deluxes 58 Binz Crew Cab | | 61,62...
• Power window switches
  Historical mailing list - Bassim Dowidar
  Sat, 7 Jul 2001 08:39:22 -0700
  Hello all, anyone know where I can get a couple of power window switches for my 88 Wolfsberg? Both my driver side passenger window...
• Re: window mouldings RIP EM OUT
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Feb 2002 12:13:21 EST
  ...the (once) chrome mouldings surrounding the windows > on their Vanagon? Is it an easy task with windows installed? Tool req'd? > Where is the...
• window out, window in
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 22 May 1996 13:53:06 -0400 (EDT)
  I did it! I finally swapped out the standard left side sliding window for the Westphalia one I got last fall (before the snows...
• Re: power window fuse location?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 16:29:46 -0400
  ...power window fuse location? Hey Folks Just heading out for the weekend - blew the power window fuse during switch repair yesterday I cannot pin...
• Window Tinting Update / Whistling Vent / Kumho Tires
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Sun, 21 May 2000 17:26:19 GMT
  When I got to Spokane Sunscreen on Friday, I mentioned that people on the Vanagon list had suggested removing the window next to the...
• Re: Will Audi power window motors fit our Vanagons?
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 1 Nov 2011 11:59:17 -0400
  Joel, I have done some extensive checking to see if there is any other power window motor out there that will work with the...
• Re: Westy Window Tinting, installation/smoke V.S mirror
  Historical mailing list - Russell, William
  Thu, 5 Jun 2003 11:03:06 -0400
  Phil, I remember reading on the list a couple years back that a 'talented' tint installer can do the windows without the rear closet...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 13:24:23 -0500
  ...Westy sliding windows. > > I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits for the sliding windows on westys? > Any truth to that? Thanks, I'm...
• Re: Looking for Power Window Motors and Oil Pressure Board and I need a speedometer.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 17:05:24 -0500
  ...Looking for Power Window Motors and Oil Pressure Board I am looking for two decent power window motors for a Vanagon (stock power windows...
• Re: screens
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Nov 94 7:56:42 PST
  ...Everyone who responded seems to think that > I already have screens in the side sliding windows. I don't, just the > sliding windows. I...
• Re: Power window problem
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 29 Jun 1998 07:23:06 -0700
  ...Anyone else have problems with the door wiring? Todd Last '88 Westfalia John Koloen wrote: > My passenger side power window suddenly stopped working. I...
• Vanagon in Rough neighborhood Update (or "down"-date?)
  Historical mailing list - ChriStenSen DeSiGn iNc.
  Sat, 8 May 1999 22:41:21 -0400
  ...Make sure thoses windows are well locked as well as the doors...(actually I am sorta glad they didn't break the windows.) Toodles...
• Re: windshield washing mess ?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 00:07:19 PDT
  It wasn't called Rain X - it smeared on to the windows leaving a hazy film which you later rubbed off once it dried...
• Re: After market Window Winders ??
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 12:56:33 -0600
  ...or rather breaking my window crank knob > inventory in half.... > > destroyed like 10 window crank knobs attempting to do this...(pot metal > does *not...
• Re: Reinstalling rear glass in hatch
  Historical mailing list - Adam H. Behle
  Mon, 26 Sep 2005 23:05:51 -0400
  I agree with the last post-I had my beast painted and I took all the windows and trim off. I ended up paying...
• Re: kombi rides again in NZ
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 14:39:03 +1300
  ...Only the Samba/Microbus did, and the really early ones of course were 23-window. The 21-window Samba only appeared with the big...
• Re: Video on how NOT to install a new Westfalia tent
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sat, 9 Jun 2007 20:33:07 -0700
  ...8-) Oooouch! I am *seriously* *jonesing* for a poptop with a side window! Our Westy pop-top canvas is in perfectly respectable condition, and...
• Re: MPG and AC - Mythbusters
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Tue, 28 Aug 2007 21:03:06 -0400
  ...with AC on and windows up (drag factor), but below 50 it is best >to have >AC off and windows down. Too many variables...
• Rear hatch window squarter
  Historical mailing list - C Snyder
  Sat, 18 Feb 2017 13:01:36 -0500
  How do you replace the window washer squatter? Does it just twist off or what. Mine is stopped up and ordered a new one...
• Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Walking Boss
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 21:59:12 -0500
  Ever tried to push out one of those modern windows? If the glass is clean going in........its there to stay or cut out...
• FS: side windows with screens....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 May 2001 17:34:23 EDT
  if anyone is interested, i have a pair of side sliding windows with screens. fit passenger vans as wells as westys. chris can ship...
• Re: Window Tinting
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 20:42:20 -0600
  ...http://www.Gnarlodious.com/Vanagon/VanagonNotes.html#windowtint
• for sale: drivers side side window screen for westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 16 Nov 2003 20:38:12 EST
  if anyone needs a side window screen for their drivers side of their westy, i have one for sale chris se pa
• Re: Windows, Electric, Failure
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 10:16:24 -0700
  ...Windows, Electric, Failure Hey volks, I need to do a quick and dirty repair to my PS window circuit. I have reason to believe...
• 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: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Mon, 25 Jun 2018 11:23:07 -0700
  Ralph, Seems like No One answered your question, other than to offer lubrication tips ? I recently completely disassembled my sliding windows and rebuilt them...
• Re: Looking for window glass
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:18:58 -0400
  ...Checked on the Samba and the Bay, only see whole window assemblys for sale and looking to avoid unnessary shipping costs. Thanks, Joe in...