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• 1990 Carat interior FOR SALE
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Sat, 19 Jul 2003 09:59:14 -0700
  ...The two jump seats, the table and support hardware, the rear windshield washer and wiper, rear day-bed / seat, seat-belts, molded side panels...
• Re: ENTIRE interior is out... any odd jobs I should be doing?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 06:03:26 -0500
  ...that is really needed is to coat the bottom of the panels on the inside and, perhaps, spray a band of the rustproofing on...
• Re: Free Vanagon Parts. Vancouver BC Canada
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 11:21:37 -0700
  ...Off white-gray colour, black panels. > There may be a few small parts missing but they're in pretty good > shape. Hatch has rear...
• Re: Looks fairly clean, but...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:52:51 -0500
  ...of the window crank is broken out, all of the interior panels > are showing moisture damage at the corners and EVERY panel has at...
• will a poptop fit inside a GL?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Peterson
  Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:27:25 -0700
  ...The plastic panels that hide the A/C lines to the compressor in the rear are out so it's as wide as the...
• Re: solar charge controller
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:24:48 -0700
  ...BTW, the panels (I have two) printed labels state that under ideal conditions with a load that permits the panels to be at 17...
• why are these plugs here?
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sun, 25 Feb 2007 19:07:56 -0500
  ...One is when i pulled the fiberglass insulation from the panels that are directly in front of both rear tires, not only was the...
• Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 5 Feb 2017 13:12:30 -0800
  ...Does any one have recommendations on thermal insulation for putting inside of door panels? I have removed the interior for body work and rust...
• Re: MB Quart vs Panasonic speakers
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 2006 17:44:31 -0500
  ...I bought a pair of $300 6.5" 2 way Focal speakers with separate tweeters and made "room" for them in the door panels...
• some info on my site
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:13:31 -0800
  ...I have posted a diagram of what I think are the dimensions of vanagon interior wall panels, or maybe its a plan for behind...
• Re: Mud Flaps Update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 21:57:46 EST
  ...just a note - you have to drill 2 holes in your rocker panels to mount these .. and, for those of you with '88-'91...
• FRIDGE WOES: HELP!!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 18:48:43 EDT
  ...I've had the kitchen cabinet out recently to install wood panels inside the van. Looks like I'm gonna be pulling the fridge...
• Re: Printing on Aluminum Sheet - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 17:32:43 -0700
  ...point me to a company that does the printing on > aluminum panels. Basically, I'm looking for someone to put the labels on > an...
• Re: Peel and Seal Complete-Pics
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 25 Apr 2010 11:55:03 -0500
  ...Well since the panels seem to be in good shape and pulling them was not hard, maybe I will do a test of how...
• Re: Vanagon roof lift assist
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 15 Jun 2012 06:07:33 -0400
  ...AM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > I have just replaced 2x15W solar panels which were mounted about as far towards > the front as practical. After...
• Re: Friday: Learn From My Lessons
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 09:53:01 -0800
  This may come as a shock to you, but you can camp without solar panels. Mankind has been doing it since our ancestors first...
• Re: Westfalia Noise
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 15:41:45 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I bought a 9' x 12' remnant and used the leftovers from carpeting the rear compartment as insulation/soundproofing for the interior panels. Home...
• Re: Dark Grey interior panels needed (rare black and grey interior??)
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 16:21:52 -0800
  ...Dark Grey interior panels needed (rare black and grey > interior??) >Date: Wed, 3 Dec 2003 03:11:16 -0600 > >Chris: >FWIW, my '86 GL...
• Re: Awnings
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Sat, 26 Aug 2023 19:41:24 -0700
  ...Sometimes they have extension cords....so van can be in shade > and solar panels in sun...regularly adjusted. Gosh....maybe I'm just too...
• Re: Solar panel question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:12:31 -0800
  ...Ladybug Trailer, Inc., San Juan Capistrano >> KG6RCR >> >> >> >> On 3/7/2008 4:02 PM Jeffrey Vickers wrote: >> >>> I'm getting two 53 watt panels...
• Re: [FIX] Sound deadening with B-Quiet products?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 19:28:11 -0400
  ...Derek > OK - I am pulling the door panels off next weekend to re-wire my > windows and side mirrors, and while at it I...
• Re: Removing Frig/Cabinets
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 20 Apr 2013 13:37:28 -0600
  ...Is there an easy way to do this? Presuming you actually mean: "can I determine if there is rust on the inner body panels...
• Free 88' Vanagon Rear AC and Dash North of Nashville TN
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sun, 30 May 2010 18:49:00 +0000
  ...I've got a rear overhead AC unit from an 88' along with some of the duct work panels (most have cracks). I've...
• Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Mon, 3 May 2010 12:59:58 -0400
  This catalytic is vented to the outside: http://www.ventedcatheater.com/2.html It is extremely energy efficient. I'm thinking about getting one...
• ZSI in Nevada is liquidating their collection of doublecabs & other euro T3's
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Feb 2010 01:09:53 EST
  did anyone else see all the T3 Doublecabs, Singlecabs, panels, etc that ZSI (Vic Ahmed) in Pahrump NV, has listed Monday on Samba for...
• Re: Parts for 77 Camper...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 2 May 94 19:04:02 CDT
  ...I got the panels from TABCO in Cleveland and rubber is available from West Coast Metric in So. Cal. You can get both numbers...
• FS: vanagon parts
  Historical mailing list - Paul Kirsch
  Fri, 13 Nov 1998 21:52:26 EST
  ...Also considering trade of 'glass bumpers/side panels (not perfect) for: chrome bumpers + cash. Paul, <A HREF="mailto:vanagony@aol.com">vanagony@aol.com...
• Re: Differential Lock curiosity
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 07:35:59 EST
  ...Also the lights on the lock panels all light up, but does not change when I pull the knob out. I do feel, and...
• Re: Paint van a slightly different colour?
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Wed, 30 May 2001 09:04:56 -0500
  ...masked off, to stop the overspay from going onto the interior panels. A lot of work---but it will look OK. ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 74 Campmobile...
• 1984 Westy for sale
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Williams
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 14:40:35 -0700
  ...New panels from Sewfine, but Cabinets missing. S & S Headers , Cat Converter, Muffler 2 years old. Email me at maxora@yahoo.com if you...
• decal removal
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 4 Feb 2005 08:35:44 -0700
  ...Its those funky looking racing stripes on the bottom panels. I bought and used a rubber (eraser type) wheel and used it at slow...
• FS: '83 5spd Diesel vanagon w/ DA6 gas heater and Carat interior/bodykit
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 May 2005 12:11:53 EDT
  ...this van has had a carat weekender interior installed in it, complete w/ grey capt chairs, jumpseats, flip out sidetable and panels etc..as...
• Re: Luggage rack mod, not mine
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Thu, 25 Aug 2016 15:05:29 +0000
  It does solve the problem of outside storage of high cost items such as solar panels that are often kept in the luggage rack...
• Got fiberglass sideskirts?? Got the right JACK?? please read!!!! ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 11:43:54 EST
  ...if you try to use a stock jack on a van that you added the side fiberglass panels to, it wont fit into the...
• Re: Vanagon entertainment...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 13 Jul 2016 21:10:49 -0400
  ...You don't need to remove the door panels. The new speakers fit into the existing cutouts though I did need to make a...
• Re: Solar Panels in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 11 Aug 2000 13:15:00 -0400
  ...Yes, the thin-film panels have the additional problem that they lose considerable capacity in the first year or two -- possibly as much as...
• FS: 89 GL
  Historical mailing list - Bill Thomas
  Sat, 12 Jun 1999 22:28:42 -0400
  ...There are a couple of dings and a couple of the side molding panels are missing but the body is otherwise straight and rustfree...
• Re: paint code
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 12:43:45 -0400
  ...How can I find the paint code, if its missing, for my 90 multivan which is >>Orly blue with silver/gray rocker panels? >>Don >>
• Vanagon S - any one else have one of these?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 19:28:42 -0500
  ...It has the GL trim door panels, corduroy-trimmed seats and the GL-style front seats with armrests and factory tinted windows. The unusual...
• What is under the headliner material by the windows?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Mon, 8 Oct 2001 08:26:04 -0400
  ...Both my '81's have a yellowish discoloration bleeding through the headliner material on the side and back window areas above the side panels...
• Re: Solar Panels and VW cigarette lighter
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Fri, 27 Sep 2002 15:16:54 -0400
  On Fri, 27 Sep 2002, patrice b wrote: > So-- is this some special sort of cigarette lighter that I need to get an > adapter...
• Re: solar charger
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:01:41 -0500
  The infamous and loved Harbor Freight sells different types of solar panels. I bought a 12" x 18" (inches not feet, scrutineers) and hooked...
• thermal insulation
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 29 Aug 2006 12:23:57 -0700
  ...However, if I have the panels off, I would like to use the chance to add some decent thermal insulation on top as well...
• Re: How close is a 86 wolfsburg westy (weekender) interior to a carat interior..
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 29 Nov 2007 00:10:00 -0800
  ...double > removable jump seats be hard to put in? > > Are the panels the same as the carat interior? > > Thanks. > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986...
• Re: Anyone wearing a POR-15 diaper?
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 20:39:36 -0500
  ...Even better than the underbody though, would be to paint the interior of all the panels in POR, particularily the interior seams. If you...
• Where's the water coming from?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 03:31:10 -0600
  ...I don't want to put the rear body trim panels back in or the rear seat until this issue is solved. 1. The...
• Re: Re; Solar power your VW
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 10:52:51 -0800
  ...If I used two 3 amp hour solar panels it would take about 2 to 4 hours of engine time to equal the daily...
• Re: A TRAVALOGUE YOU MIGHT LIKE
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 14 Dec 2022 04:32:42 -0600
  ...has said there is enough room to put out enough solar panels to supply all of America's electrical needs. On Tue, Dec 13...
• Re: Batteries and solar panels!
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 4 Jul 2015 20:33:11 -0700
  I have turned on my Dometic on 12v and it'll go about a day before it drains the small starter-sized battery.....but...
• Re: Deal on solar panels
  Historical mailing list - Tom Rowsell
  Sun, 17 Jan 2010 23:48:53 -0400
  Yeah...the prices are coming down for sure. See http://www.solarblvd.com/product_info.php?info=p1331_Solar-Cynergy-80-Watt-12-Volt...
• Re: Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
  Historical mailing list - William Warburton
  Thu, 7 Apr 94 9:29:29 GMT
  ...I don't remember looking underneath it but I would expect it had the extra stiffening panels under the floor. I'm pretty sure...
• Re: Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 07 Apr 1994 14:45:37 -0600 (CST)
  ...They came with no door panels in the back, and came without any banch seats in the back. However, bench seats were an option...
• Re: Mud flap update (NOT the same as US OEM mud flaps)
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 3 Dec 1998 20:16:11 -0500
  ...No drilling in the body panels is required to mount the mud > flaps. For details see my posting in the archives: > http://gerry.vanagon...
• front speakers mounting
  Historical mailing list - Paul Couderc
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 18:46:34 +0100
  ...I removed the doors panels, and noticed a large hole in the inner metal side of the door where a 6" speaker would probably...
• Re: window rattles
  Historical mailing list - jhlauterbach
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 18:55:39 -0400
  ...window rattles > Anyone happen to have a very good memory or have their front door panels > off??? > > I can't seem to find the...
• Re: Diesel Syncro Question: RE: Skidplate
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 17:09:25 EST
  ...It is a formed steel plate several times thicker than the side panels. It is very similar (if not thicker) in gauge as the...
• Re: A word to the wise on seam rust;
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 11:31:29 -0400
  ...I do it every year and every 2 years I strip the inside bare and have all of the interior panels sprayed. This stopped...
• Scary Westy on German eBay
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
  Thu, 21 Dec 2006 13:59:36 -0800
  ...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: A Saga Begins, Mystery of the Missing Norcold and FedEx
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sun, 17 Jun 2007 12:18:48 -0700
  ...details of these installs - the Norcold, the battery, and the solar panels. Which larger battery did you get, and is the battery separator the...
• Re: Small smart charger with equalize mode?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:27:32 -0400
  ...My solar controller does, but it's a pain in the neck to use at home, requiring that I set up the panels on...