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  • Extra seats for children
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Mon, 28 Apr 1997 23:06:59 +0100
    ...Now they can see out of the rear windsreen and the rear side windows. The kids are really excited about the child bench and...
  • Big day at the parts yard
    Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
    Sat, 18 Dec 2004 19:47:31 -0600
    ...There are lots of good doors, rear hatches, windows, etc. still available. But I imagine that you will need to act fast - the crusher...
  • Re: Vanagon Drag Coefficient?
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
    Tue, 23 Mar 2004 09:26:45 -0700
    ...the other side. Soon your van would be covered in hundreds of little dimples. You'd want to protect the windows of course ;) Ryan...
  • Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 Nov 2002 11:05:19 EST
    ...find!) -rear hatch "jailbars" - actually was stock on the 84 wolfy's.. -full snap in curtain set, rear hatch screen, westy side windows - all...
  • van stuff FS
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 29 Feb 2000 13:30:41 EST
    ...1.9L vanagon waterboxer engine -vanagon windshields (wont ship, sorry) -camper side windows, w/ or w/o screens plus much more..parting out 2...
  • FS 1989 Vanagon Carat
    Historical mailing list - Samuel Scott
    Mon, 9 Sep 2002 15:35:43 EDT
    ...and convertible bed/rear bench. 2.1 L Engine, Auto trans, A/C, Power Steering, Power Brakes, Power Windows (right side needs new regulator...
  • Rear Suspension dampers (buffers) on '67 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 2 Jun 1996 11:14:11 -0300
    ...with the fact that Ras Bulli Split has only three windows per side aft of the doors, but does have the Chrome emblem, etc...
  • Re: mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 21 Nov 2004 14:36:56 -0700
    ...The only downside, is that bugs deflect off the inner angle and splat on the side window and then get smeared when you lower...
  • Re: Bumpers -- Not
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 20 Feb 2010 08:04:23 -0600
    ...The door frames are thick, solid oak, and oak is visible around the window openings (as on the four side windows in back) -- though...
  • Re: Copy of: Bench seats for the front
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 29 Nov 1996 11:07:26 +0200
    ...rear hatch. The 'Bus' logo you will find on nearly every German Transporter equipped with windows. The so called Kombis have no side lids...
  • Advice on how much my van is worth...
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Tu
    Tue, 22 Feb 2000 10:51:10 -0800
    ...Passenger rear bumper a little bent from baking into someone because I couldn't see them, too low beind rear window Passenger rear wheel...
  • more questions
    Historical mailing list - Felix Bello
    Sun, 19 Dec 1999 11:42:34 EST
    ...In the last month, the remote rearview mirror went up in smoke, literally; next the passenger side window; the brakes started to fade; the...
  • Re: Issue w/ 90 Euro spec doka heating levers
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 26 Jun 2013 11:08:03 -0400
    ...flasher switch, KPH instead of MPH, no rear side light reflectors, no concave passenger side rearview mirror, but a flat mirror, possibly a different...
  • Re: window tint
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 6 Mar 2003 18:12:40 -0600
    ...On the side and rear window you can go to limo tint if you want. Windshield must remain clear. 100% light transmission required on...
  • Re: What's a Vanagon "Sport"?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 19 Jul 2012 11:56:12 -0400
    In a lot of the rest of the world, the vehicles we in the US know of as "Vanagon" or Bay Window, or Splittie...
  • Re: Van-Cafe = Awesome!
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Thu, 23 Sep 2010 10:42:28 -0400
    ...I got my seals for the left and right side middle windows for my 1987 Westy. They are different sizes as they should be...
  • 91 GL FS in Nebraska
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Thu, 25 Feb 1999 18:32:16 -0600
    ...on them) Fiberglass body mouldings Rear seat folds into double bed Bentley manual Cable chains Screens for side windows Vial of touch-up paint...
  • Re: Rear Brake Adjuster Video: Drum With Window
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Tue, 17 May 2016 23:10:00 -0700
    ...00 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Rear Brake Adjuster Video: Drum With Window > > I know. Clearly I need to "get a life...
  • Re: Met The Westy owner from OZ
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Mon, 14 May 2001 21:42:21 -0700
    ...installed. > K-MART oil filter. > Both front vent windows missing latches. > Both gas cylinders on rear hatch dead. > Oil filler cap missing. > Rubber grommet...
  • vennelayshun
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 26 May 94 11:48:41 PDT
    ...be careful when tryig to remove side window defrost vents - the plastic gets very brittle with age/sun. its not that difficult to remove...
  • Eurobago VS Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Low
    Wed, 6 Aug 97 8:37:41 EDT
    ...Cheap grey plastic interior such as plastic around windows. Not as good a view out of the rear side window since the window is...
  • Re: Speaker or rear brake light cables?
    Historical mailing list - Tobias Gogolin
    Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:36:41 -0700
    ...have these cables sticking out from my rear ceiling close to the rear > > window, right side is red and gray, left is blue and...
  • Re: door speakers
    Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
    Sun, 19 May 2019 17:12:56 -0500
    ...same problems with the window cranks. Look at the picture, I think the 5th from left, that shows the side profile. I don’t...
  • Early Bus Door Window Frame Resto
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Sep 1995 20:53:34 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Removed the windows months ago, but thats is accomplished by removing the plastic covers (4) over the screw holes in the front and rear...
  • Re: HELP! Need Westy Luggage Rack Section
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 11 Aug 2009 14:46:55 -0700
    ...After the snap, the cables scratched the passenger side, and > whiplashed around the back and broke out the rear window. Very scary all > around...
  • Going to sell the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
    Mon, 4 Oct 2004 19:00:57 -0400
    ...is EXTREMELY minor bubbling in one small spot near a rear side window, and near a vertical seam. The interior is very clean. The...
  • Re: Windows tinted
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Tue, 26 Jun 2007 17:39:32 -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...
  • Re: Whats a Caravelle Carat & whats an Adventure Wagon
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 13 Apr 1999 18:10:02 -0700
    ...sides (from the rear seats back) directional lighting, a pull out table, ful A/C, PW & cruise, "jail bars" in the rear window, factory...
  • Re: fuzzy door vent bezels
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Tue, 6 May 2003 11:50:57 -0700
    ...and to the vents in the rear, above the windows. If you have a Westy, the left side may be just a hole as...
  • LONG!!! posting in English for pre 67 westy admirers!!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 8 Feb 1996 15:05:12 -0500
    ...Laundry shelf in the rear side door. Folding table on the forward side door. Upholstery on the engine compartment for all windows, rear door...
  • For Sale 1990 Vanagon GL Westalia Camper
    Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
    Tue, 7 Jan 2003 11:41:31 -0600
    ...two in the front center console, two in the sides of the rear bench Alluminium rail storage for both tables. you can put them...
  • Re: New Eurovan info...
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Sun, 14 Jun 1998 11:56:07 -0400
    ...with > drinkie molded in to the base of the right-side seat; > rear seat is three buckets, not a "bench", with the > seat-belt...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Westy For Sale in Lyle, Wa.
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:13:35 -0700
    ...good/bad things about it taped to one window. > Mostly straight body, both front and rear bumper in perfect shape, no sign > of seam...
  • Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:33:11 -0800
    ...I > just replaced my rear window seal for this reason. It was hard and > dried out from being in a sunny climate for years...
  • Re: Sticky front door locks
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 27 Jun 2005 16:54:23 -0400
    ...Remove the 2 screws holding the vent (rear bottom) in place. Remove trim on window crank (just pry it up at the crank). Remove...
  • Re: Need recomendations for new shocks for an '85 Vanagon-Rear tire size concern.
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Thu, 6 Dec 2012 01:04:32 -0500
    ...its left side. The drivers only injury was a broken arm, he had it laying on the door edge with the window open. The...
  • Re: Are Vanagons pretty?
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 1 Mar 2010 16:40:07 -0800
    ...view ...is there rear ... > the rear fenders that are subtly bulgey, the rear deck is nice. > The flat > small rear window is nice. > And...
  • Re. Vanagons in the news...
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 8 Mar 2005 12:59:41 +1100
    ...DB You're absolutely correct Don....in the pic you can just see the small rear cabin window of the Single Cab between the...
  • no longer unknown
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Sep 1994 19:35:29 -0400
    ...Next summer i plan to put a couple planter boxes (with assorted flowers and vegetables) in the side rear windows... but on a more...
  • Re: Vanagon Hams
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Fri, 29 Oct 2004 22:22:45 -0700
    ...perfect place to keep stuff like the tow strap, magnetic window screens, and rear hatch snap in screen. I may have to do Dremeling...
  • FW: [VWPICKUPS] FS: Diesel 1982 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
    Fri, 4 Aug 2000 17:19:56 -0400
    ...on passenger side dent and rust on side door. Rust > spots on > font bumper and rear hatch, trim between front windshield window and > doors...
  • Bumps on the roof
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
    Tue, 5 Dec 2000 16:44:21 -0500
    ...sliding door, and the fourth is about midway through the rearmost side windows area. Now, all are the same, EXCEPT the 2nd one, which...
  • Re: specific features of 86 GL Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Thu, 27 Jun 2002 22:23:21 -0400
    ...Aha! That is the key! There are no chrome window moldings, except on the rear hatch, where the GL badge is. The rear hatch...
  • Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 4 Jan 2005 20:48:47 -0500
    ...my_photos > > Details- > 1987 Titian Red syncro with factory power windows, mirrors, locks. > Rear wiper, locking diff. WAS A/C but I removed it...
  • Re: hey howdy
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:31:32 -0700
    ...Because they are lacking, compared to more modern vehicles.....good aerodynamics, flush side windows, ABS brakes, air bags, and more modern crashworthiness features. They...
  • Re: Met The Westy owner from OZ
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Mon, 14 May 2001 20:14:33 -0400
    ...installed. >K-MART oil filter. >Both front vent windows missing latches. >Both gas cylinders on rear hatch dead. >Oil filler cap missing. >Rubber grommet...
  • Re: idea? The Vanagon in RV parks.
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:12:49 -0600
    ...wrote: > I recently purchased the smallest window unit available and use it > in the driver's side window secured by two nylon cords with...
  • Re: heating ideas: insulation!
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 2 Oct 1995 12:35:04 -0300
    ...snow/salt-slush leakage at rear of middle (sliding) window had somehow gotten into body, rusting one of the inside of the seams. There...
  • VW Interest
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 22 Feb 1995 16:21:43 -0600
    ...the rear middle door. There is also a canopy (if a canopy can be flat) coming out about four feet from the side of...
  • Yes, I am Sick
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Wed, 8 Nov 2000 10:51:42 -0600
    ...that you can drive with you driver window down, and as long as the side window is open an inch or two, that the...
  • Re: Mildly-strong adhesive for slider window rubber?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Fri, 22 Jun 2007 06:05:15 EDT
    ...I've pulled the sliding windows off both sides of Mellow Yellow in preparation to having the windows tinted* tomorrow morning. The rubber channel...
  • (no subject)
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
    Wed, 8 Oct 2003 00:42:01 EDT
    ...orginal window sticker was $19k new in 87! has seem rust and dented on drivers side am/fm/cassete radio with rear jbl speakers...
  • Help: what year & model interior
    Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
    Sat, 27 Jun 1998 23:33:13 +0200
    ...ran the claws of a forklift through the side windows, tipped it to its side, put another car on top and left it in...
  • Re: 1990 Carat with Analogue Clock?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:55:15 -0400
    ...windows that don't > open, no tach, no front armrests, metal dash, all vinyl interior panels, > fewer interior lights, black painted metal bumpers > > Rear...
  • Re: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sat, 10 Apr 2010 01:01:12 -0400
    ...I installed a 12" subwoofer in the drivers side rear wall below the window in the area behind the back seat. I removed the...
  • Re: Anyone ever carry a Vespa INSIDE a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - VW Doka
    Mon, 17 Aug 2009 09:41:37 -0400
    ...the mirrors from the bike and put the�passenger side seat in the rear�hatch area.� The front wheel went between the front seats...
  • Re: What is THAT thing
    Historical mailing list - Graham Challis
    Thu, 15 Apr 1999 00:32:54 -0700
    ...The multivan almost convinced us except for the fridge, the fixed rear cabinet and the rear facing jump seats (although the kids would have...
  • Re: S.A. rear slider windows and armrests
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Thu, 16 Sep 1999 14:51:10 -0500
    ...by wiper position at front and rear. Remember in S.A. people drive on the left hand side of the road. Hence the steering...
  • Re: Used Van Need help
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 30 Jun 2003 18:49:34 -0400
    ...Plate bulb out Rear wheel cylinder and brake shoes need replacing Right passenger side window motor not working Tail pipe rusted out 8� piece...
  • Re: Clutch Got Soft
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 16 Oct 2001 18:20:48 -0700
    ...This is located right in board of the front side of your drivers side rear wheel. tim o'brien (been there, done that recently...