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• Re: /Window Tinting. Cut the curtains
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 07:54:29 -0500
  ...And again, Michael, most folks don't drive with the curtains over ANY windows. DMc > On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 8:13 PM...
• Re: Stretch VW Van (NVC) --- but it is still Friday
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 22:54:30 EST
  ...Check out the cool windows on the back corner. The backend looks like a barndoor bus. I would guess 1954. Back windows are common...
• Replacement/Rebuilding the power window Ghost?
  Historical mailing list - HOTZE, BRETT C [AG/1000]
  Thu, 26 Feb 2004 09:22:00 -0600
  I'm looking for a replacement ghost, the plastic block that holds the window glass glide to the power window cable stud on a...
• Rust under/around side window seals...best fix?
  Historical mailing list - kevin obrien
  Sun, 5 Jun 2005 18:41:27 -0700
  ...Sometime ago I repainted my 1990 Carat...but ignored some rust spots just under the rubber seals on the side windows. It has come...
• Re: Stupid project thoughts...
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 23:04:18 +1200
  ...Power windows....power >SLIDING windows... I'm busy tonight compsing messages to make up for my 2-month hiatus in Calgary. Been there but...
• Re: Power Window motor rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen
  Mon, 9 Jun 2014 13:52:00 -0400
  ...On Mon, Jun 9, 2014 at 1:48 PM, James <jk_eaton@hotmail.com> wrote: > You mention having the motors rebuilt - the power window...
• Curtains on a pre-68 Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Jun 1995 09:56:38 -0400 (EDT)
  ...What went there? For the front window, I have a track that runs all the way around the doors and front windows but no...
• Re: window vent/louvers for 85's?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 31 Jan 2000 13:37:28 -0800
  ...Let us know what you think if you get one! Caston/Payne wrote: > > Does anyone know of a source for window vents/louvers for...
• Window tint on sliders.
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Tue, 27 May 2008 19:14:02 -0400
  I made an appointment over the phone with the most recommended window tinting company we have around here but like a lot of business...
• Re: Broken Window - Angry...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:50:13 -0900
  ...Broken Window - Angry... To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >> > Ok, enough venting. I've got a window on order from VW, $80 not > so bad...
• What kind of sliding window is not a vanagon window but looks a whole heck of a lot like one?
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Thu, 1 Jan 2015 00:01:28 -0600
  ...Does anyone have any idea what kind of vehicle this window would fit? Hoping we can get a moderately happy ending out of this...
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 07:08:24 -0700
  ...Window Tint Recommendations > When I got my windows tinted in another vehicle a few years back, the best > tint film > at the time was...
• Re: Window size differences Westy vs. Non-Westy
  Historical mailing list - Costello, James L
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:48:11 -0600
  ...Non-Westy The window size themselves is the same, with the exception of pre '85 windows on the sliding door. The windows themselves differ...
• Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:26:40 -0500
  ...WTB power window motor driver's side > > > Hi, > I have an 89 Westy Syncro and have to replace the power window motor on the...
• Re: Saving window cranks
  Historical mailing list - Coby Smolens
  Sat, 26 Jun 1999 16:44:57 -0700
  ...Saving window cranks > > > > > > Here is the "rebuild" I am considering--check out the power window kits: > > http://autoloc.com/ > > > > > > Steve Frisbee wrote: > > > > > > My window...
• Re: Needed: Power Window regulator/motor Driver Side
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 15 May 2002 13:41:24 -0400
  ...Power Window regulator/motor Driver Side Hello All! I need a power window regulator/motor for the Driver's Side window in my '90...
• Re: WANTED: plastic molding for window switch
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Thu, 18 Jul 2002 06:37:23 -0400
  ...Here's the info Part description VW P/N Power window switch bezel, passengers side 191-919-550 Power window switch bezel, drivers side...
• Re: re. It's Alive! It's Alive!, power window plastic clip
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 4 Jun 2002 22:25:30 -0700
  ...Gary Lee wrote: >Mike wrote: >I need to buy one of the plastic parts which attaches to the bottom of the >window frame and...
• Re: ETKA 7 install
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Tue, 8 Jul 2008 17:30:50 -0700
  ...Does > that Mac emulation software have some "computability mode" for older > Windows > apps. > > Thanks, > Bryan > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Re: What kind of sliding window is not a vanagon window but looks a whole hec...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jan 2015 02:21:35 -0500
  ...the '85-'91 sliding door window is smaller than the 80-'84 one.. anyway the '77-'79 bus also came with sliding windows similar...
• window trim strip =?UTF-8?Q?substitute=3F?=
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 16:14:19 -0700
  Like many of you I'm interested in replacing the no-longer-silver and generally bad shape window gasket trim strip with something in...
• Re: Whistling Wind Wings
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 22 Jan 2003 08:36:24 EST
  ...This seems rather strange since new seals make closing the windows twice as difficult due to increased compression of the new material. Any suggestions...
• Rebuilding Vanagon Electric Windows or How To Go Into Debt Quickly
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide's Yahoo Account
  Wed, 27 Apr 2005 17:28:14 -0700
  Anyone have any inside information on a good reasonable way to rebuild or replace vanagon electric window motors and switches? With vw replacement motors...
• Re: Window crank hitting new front speakers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 5 Jan 2007 15:55:44 -0500
  I think one of the vendors used to sell a spacer kit for the window cranks to fix this issue. On 1/5/07...
• Re: [T2] Aluminum jalousie window cleaning
  Historical mailing list - raceingcajun
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 19:29:27 -0600
  ...Thursday, March 06, 2014 7:21 PM Subject: [T2] Aluminum jalousie window cleaning > Any tips on cleaning aluminum jalousie windows? I am working with...
• Re: Best way to break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 11:22:04 EST
  ...Dammit, the one time I lock my little wing-window......... >> sliding windows. pry out the little plastic spacers that hold the glass in the...
• COPY OF WESTY WINDOW STICKER?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Mar 1999 21:12:23 EST
  Does anyone have their original window sticker from an 85 Westy. I just purchased an 85 in very fine condition. It has the optional...
• window installation, any tips ?
  Historical mailing list - brian Honan
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 19:55:04 +0000
  Hi, I found a far rear drivers side window at a junk yard it has the air vent in it as part of the...
• Vent Window Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 19:11:26 -0400
  I'm in the process of tinting my windows and I've just pulled out the front vents window sections. I'm having a...
• Re: ETKA and Windows XP
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 10 Dec 2002 18:33:14 -0800
  ...there get the etka cd to install properly on either window xp or > > windows 2000?. I would appreciate an email describing the procedure. > > > > Thanks...
• Power WIndow Fuse?
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 20 Jan 2013 22:09:38 -0500
  Does anyone know what fuse controls the power windows? I'm having trouble finding this information, and think i've blown it. This is...
• Power windows/locks
  Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 16:48:34 -0400
  Does anyone have any experience with aftermarket power window or lock kits like the ones advertised in the J.C. Whitney catalog? TIA John...
• Keeping Slop off rear window
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:36:58 -0600
  Is there, or was there,any accessory deflectors made for a vanagon to help keep the winter slop off the rear window? Terry 85...
• Power Windows Same in Quantum??
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 15:23:59 EDT
  Is this true, and what years is it valad for? Just the wiring the same, or the window tracks and motors also? Thanks Tim...
• iso power window motor
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Sun, 20 May 2001 08:47:03 -0700
  i have a friend that has a vanagon caret he needs a power window motor can anyone help? we have parts to trade or...
• jalousie window conversion
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Wed, 7 Aug 2002 23:38:18 -0500
  Does anyone know of a website or plan set for installing the jalousie (louvered) windows from a westy loaf into a vanagon? -- Harmon Seaver...
• WTB Door actuator mechanism 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Mon, 24 Nov 2003 08:43:34 -0800
  I need the driver's side window actuator mechanism for a power window. I don't need the motor. Anybody have a good one...
• Window Screens
  Historical mailing list - Paul Navabpour
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 10:28:55 -0800
  Does anyone know of a good (cheap) source for 2 window screens (above stove and on the sliding door)...both of mine are broken...
• Sliding door's slider (window)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Altman
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 13:39:34 -0600
  How do I get the latch tighter on the sliding window on the sliding door. When I close the door it slides open a...
• Re: window seals on drivers and passenger side doors
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 20:46:46 -0700
  I replaced both of my window seals bottom and L upper both doors), and both "L" shaped pieces failed...one right away and the...
• RIGHT REAR slider window FS:
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 09:22:00 -0400
  ...FS Sliding REAR window? A few weeks ago I picked up a sliding window for the drivers side rear (near the closet) off of...
• Re: window sliders - '91 Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Mon, 09 Jun 1997 11:54:32 -0700
  ...I'm betting that wear of the Nylon slides is the reason my windows >> sound like the dreaded "fingernails-on-chalkboard" when I open...
• Re: Window Tint Asthetics(LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:16:50 -0800
  I have made foil/bubble/bubble/foil window insulators for when we go south & east to the hot parts of our region. Some are...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 20:43:45 -0400
  ...Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!! > what is the window screen door stuff that we can use to replace the strips, > brand...
• Window Tinting
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Thu, 1 May 1997 07:06:40 +0000
  Hi, I'm thinking of having my windows tinted in my 85 Westie and was wondering if anyone has experience with this. I'm...
• Re: Window Trick Works!
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Mon, 15 Sep 1997 12:22:34 -0700
  ...the ignition off and pull the "flasher" switch and hold, the window switch will work. However, if the headlights were in the bright position...
• rt rear window air vent/flap noise???
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 4 Oct 2000 18:48:39 -0700
  ...At the rear of my right rear window on my 90 Westy Syncro there is a black vent assembly that is attached to the...
• Re: FS: vanagon screened side windows, louvered or sliding
  Historical mailing list - Harmon Seaver
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 10:59:10 -0500
  Could you post the instructions? I and several other people already have the jalousie windows, but so far haven't found the instructions. I...
• Re: window tint
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:55:41 -0700
  In Arizona you can tint the side windows with 65% tint (passes 35% of the light). Only a strip across the top is allowed...
• Re: Window rubber trim alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 12:48:32 -0700
  ...Window rubber trim alternatives > > http://www.tapeease.com/metallic2.htm <- scroll down to see the > smaller sizes > > For our window modling needs it seems...
• Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:41:05 -0500
  ...a combination of the rear vents from later vans and middle windows. Chris On 1/24/06, Dana Showers <dshowers@cpds.net> wrote: > The...
• Re: Window tinting
  Historical mailing list - Eckie Prater
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 21:45:33 -0600
  I'm thinking about having the windows tinted in my 84 Westy. I'd like to hear from anyone else who has had it...
• Re: Window Tint
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 6 Apr 2022 12:33:48 -0700
  hi John, What's the price of a set of side window tint (front, middle, rear) - without the rear glass? - medium tint. thanks On...
• Yet another sticker idea
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Mar 1995 12:55:55 -0700
  ...Rusty VanBondo (As Irreverent As I Can Be) Phoenix, Arizona USA \\\ ///\\\ /// '57 Single Cab (European) \\\ /// \\\ /// '57 Oval Window (73,900 miles) \\\ /// \\\ //\ /// '63 15 Window...
• WTB: '65 Bus Nose, Window Surround, Safari Kit
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 11:01:55 GMT
  ...Replacement front, including window surround, for '65 Microbus Deluxe. Must be in good condition or new. Unfortunately, Wolfsburg West is no longer supplying this...
• Re: Winshield seal
  Historical mailing list - James Cohen
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 23:12:41 -0400
  >Never, ever re-use a window seal. Seems no matter how much silicone or >other sealing agent is used in the installation, that window...
• Re: Interesting discoveries
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 23:54:56 EDT
  ...112i, with only 1 sliding window :-( Or someone having their head or arm out the rear sliding window when the sliding door was opened...
• Re: Custom back window
  Historical mailing list - wb6otg
  Thu, 8 Feb 2001 12:26:01 -0500
  >Does anyone know where I could get a custom back window for the hatch? >I'd like something similar to the window in pickup...
• Looking for a passenger side vent window
  Historical mailing list - Jean Costa
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 13:06:31 -0500
  Wing window Someone again tried to get to my CD player in my 84 Vanagon and broke out the passenger side vent window. Second...
• Re: OT: Window Glass
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 15:09:27 -0800
  ...on stained glass windows that i make. -matthew first place in the county fair, best of show for a window :-) email me and i...