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• Need jalousie rubber '65-'67
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 29 Jul 1996 10:30:25 -0700
  If anyone has any nice (non dried to the bone and shrunken) grey rubber body to window seals for a set of '65-'67...
• sliding window tracks
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
  Wed, 5 May 1999 10:49:34 EDT
  ...the tracks for the sliding windows that have the little notches in them to keep them locked: one of my windows won't stay...
• test
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 2 Jan 2001 22:36:05 -0500
  ...Windows 98 - $25 Microsoft Office 2000 Premium - $55 Windows 2000 - $40 Windows ME - $35 If you are interested, follow this link http://11448.ezbiz...
• Re: opening rear windows?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 16:49:49 -0500
  ...Is there a way to >get an opening rear side window for these things? >thanks >matthew I always thought the side windows from a...
• Sliding window latch, outside piece
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 16:23:27 -0400
  I was preparing a (used) replacement sliding door window to put into my '84 Westy and noticed that the latch wiggled. I removed it...
• Power window switch relocation
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Sun, 27 Aug 2017 09:18:35 -0700
  Does any one on the list have thoughts on relocating the power window switches? Did you use the gowesty package or design your own...
• '65 split window $650
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 02 Jan 95 08:08:17 -0500
  There was an ad in a local paper yesterday for a '65 split window with no rust for $650. If anyone wants more info...
• RE: Old / new steering boxes
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 09 May 1995 21:02:57 EDT
  Are the old worm-and-peg of the '68 - '72 bay window buses different from the steering boxes of the pre '68 split window...
• wtb: 21 or 23 window bus
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Jul 1995 11:45:20 -0700
  I would like to purchase a restorable; (or parts bus for that matter), 21 or 23 window deluxe bus. Please contact me if ya...
• wing window lock?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Mon, 11 Dec 2000 07:57:40 -0800
  Does anyone know if there is some way to lock the wind windows in the late model Vanagons? Is there an after market locking...
• Need power window switch trim.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 22:52:29 EDT
  Anyone have a power window switch trim piece for the passenger side? Don't need the switch. TIA Tom '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '91...
• 68--To 79 Type 2 & Vanagon Westfalia Accessory Window AC Unit
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Thu, 21 Aug 2003 01:38:33 -0500
  Look at this. I may be a good idea in this hot weather. Good Evening, Fred http://community-2.webtv.net/WindowACUnit/68To79Type2Vanagon/
• Re: Window Tint Nightmare :(
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 3 Jul 2003 09:47:41 -0500
  ...Then the window can be lowered or raised. For cleaning of window tint mix a couple of tablespoons of Johnsons baby shampoo into a...
• Re: 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 12:50:19 -0600
  ...What kind of sliding window is not a vanagon window but looks a >> whole heck of a lot like one? >> >> >> Here's a picture...
• Re: Side Vent window retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Wed, 4 Nov 1998 13:27:08 -0500
  >>The change in vent windows seems to have happened somewhere between 87 and >>90. Our 87 has the good kind of vent windows, and...
• Re: sliding window tracks
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Sat, 8 May 1999 13:59:11 -0400
  ...sliding window tracks >hi all, > >subject: >the tracks for the sliding windows that have the little notches in them to >keep them locked: > >one...
• Re: Vanagon Application????
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 18 Apr 2004 22:42:01 +1200
  >My son runs a window tinting business and does commecial and military >contracts. On one recent military contract he installed bomb-blast proof >window...
• Re: Cheap window fix. Was: Wind noises.... door - Followup
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Sun, 25 Jun 2006 21:03:42 -0400
  --- s kraning <CaratTop90@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > Neil - > Interesting DIY fix for the window. Any thoughts on > what to do about the > driver's side...
• Re: Window tint
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Wed, 26 Nov 2014 14:03:48 -0500
  ...I decided then and there that I was going to have my windows tinted. I had all but the front windshield done in either...
• Re: sliding window 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:12:21 -0500
  ...I would just buy a whole good used sliding window and you should be good. As Chris mentioned, early Vanagon sliding door windows are...
• Re: Help me order rubber and window bits
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Mon, 16 May 2005 10:13:11 -0500
  ...Squirrel wrote: >>Hi all, As promised, I have posted photos of the various window rubber and other bits that are vexing me. I am...
• Re: Can Stationary Wing Windows Be Replaced With Wings That Open??
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:46:50 +0000
  ...Second, over the years I've heard lots of folks complain that these windows are all but extinct-used to be nearly every car...
• Re: Sliding window idea
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:16:48 +0100
  ...Sliding window idea > > For years I've been considering how to make the back windows on my van open, so that my dog can...
• Re: Westies in the Woods pictures
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 22 May 2000 00:34:39 EDT
  ...I also like the three window canvas on the same bus. Do those who have the 3 window canvas find them better than the...
• Re: Comments, opinions, etc. appreciated
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 28 Sep 2009 16:24:16 -0400
  ...The window discrepancies seem to be a different matter. Listing states "with a window in the door." Door is shown with no window. There...
• 3 Window Westfalia canvas
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Wed, 31 Mar 1999 09:35:24 -0800
  ...I'm 6'3" and am really feeling like I need a side window in the pop up. It feels really 'phoby to stand...
• Removing Chrome Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Wed, 17 Jul 2002 16:14:35 -0400
  I would like to remove the yellow-faded-ugliness-that-was-once-chrome trim from the windows around my Westy. I did some searching...
• Power Window Problem - Conversion to Manual
  Historical mailing list - Dave Engstrom
  Fri, 12 Sep 2003 08:14:07 EDT
  I have a 87 Westy with power front windows that have developed an intermittent problem. Every so often I lose all power to both...
• Re: Sliding window "fuzz strip"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:31:01 -0400
  At 12:52 PM 7/17/2008, Doug Fitz-Randolph wrote: >missing from the not rattling window. This appears from the ETKA >illustration to...
• Re: Vent window lock '82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:55:36 -0500
  ...hehehehe On Thu, Oct 16, 2008 at 6:51 PM, Frank Schultz <frankschultz@gmail.com>wrote: > Hello All, > > I have a used vent window...
• Re: window tint
  Historical mailing list - Phil S.
  Tue, 11 Mar 2003 07:48:34 -0800
  Just another idea, last summer i was thinking on having a sign shop apply this stuff called "window-perf" which is perforated vinyl thats...
• Re: Manual Window Regulator. Plastic Square; Most Common Failure Point?
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 9 Aug 2017 14:11:44 -0500
  Hello everyone, I know Stacy Schneider rebuilds the regulators and motors if power windows. He's rebuilt a couple for me. Do a search...
• Re: Window Crank Door Speaker Handle "FIX"?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 31 Dec 2012 22:02:31 -0500
  ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van_1356962481370/page_1664_176/window_crank_ex tension_pair.html id like to still think i was...
• Re: How to fix a rear window defogger?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Reed
  Mon, 18 Dec 1995 15:26:21 -0600 (MDT)
  On Mon, 18 Dec 1995, Bradley wrote: > So is there anyway to "redo" the traces, or should I find a good window > in the...
• power window troubleshooting
  Historical mailing list - Philip R. Hanlon
  Wed, 03 Jul 1996 17:34:33 -0500
  Dear Vanagoners, I have a 91 Vanagon Carat with a balky passenger side power window. The driver side one works well, so the fuse...
• McNeil wind deflectors
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Thu, 13 May 1999 16:43:45 -0700
  ...After looking at the window, I assume that they just mean the vertical portions of the window. Has anyone else tried this? Todd '88...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 17:31:37 EDT
  Chris, I yanked mine out and I experienced leaks in the front window in rain. I did get some of that black window caulk...
• Window-unit A/C?
  Historical mailing list - Jon Joyce
  Mon, 26 Aug 2002 09:51:04 -0500
  Has anybody on the list rigged up a small window unit air conditioner for camping or driving use? I've seen small ones used...
• Re: Vanagon Window Dimensions
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 11:13:50 -0500
  ...Vanagons to Americans) Volkswagen did change > the window size. From that year all South African built T3 vehicles had > bigger side windows and the...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:59:16 -0500
  ...replacing window glass seals I found two windows with leaky seals this summer, the rear hatch and the sliding door windows. So I planned...
• Re: Keys locked in van
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 08:21:13 -0700
  ...in > the between the sliding side windows and push down on the window lock and > slide the window open. > > Jere > 90 GL > 88 GL >
• Re: Jalousie windows for sale - easier way to do it
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Oct 2002 21:55:07 EDT
  ...vanagon passenger van side windows, knock out the glass, and trim and screw the jalousies to the vanagon aluminum window frame.. this will be...
• Re: base model '90-'91 NON-GL's
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:10:43 -0800
  On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 20:51:08 -0800, jbange <hfinn@ingrates.net> wrote: > > > and wing windows that > > > actually open... > > > >yea.. how dumb was...
• Re: A good lube for sliders
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 22:32:15 +0000
  ...You carefully take your hand that's not pulling out the latch and sliding the window. With that hand not sliding the window you...
• Re: Fitting a jaleosy windiow
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 03:53:01 -0700
  ...I passed on one of these windows in a junkyard a couple of years ago because of parts priorities and could now kick myself...
• To tint or not to tint that is.....
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Low
  Thu, 25 Jul 96 13:06:43 EDT
  ...What are the pros and cons of tinting the windows in a westy? Have you done it? What is approximate cost? Chris PS. The...
• Parts needed: right electric window switch and motor
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Sep 1996 21:38:53 PST
  Does anybody have a switch and motor for the electric windows? I need the right side(passenger side in the USA). Any help would...
• Louvered camper windows
  Historical mailing list - Bob McMain
  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 22:06:33 -0700
  Anyone know whether you can retrofit an 87 Westie with louvered windows (like the 68-79 campers had) instead of the poor ventilation stock...
• Window tint
  Historical mailing list - Adam Puzerewski
  Fri, 5 May 2000 08:04:29 -0400
  Any one have experience thru trial and error putting in the Walmart window tinting and having it come out well? What input before I...
• Those two vents behind the rear window
  Historical mailing list - Adam B
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 14:50:11 EST
  Hey all Those two vents behind the rear window... do they just feed air into the engine compartment for cooling? Or is it for...
• Drivers side vent window noise
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Reisinger
  Tue, 21 Dec 2004 13:54:11 -0600
  How can I get rid of the wind noise coming from the drivers side vent window...is it time to replace the rubber....this...
• Re: ETKA
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Thu, 21 Apr 2016 10:55:42 -0700
  ...You create a virtual machine windows XP using vmware player , its free. the advantage is that you can move and copy your virtual machine...
• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 9 Apr 2016 23:02:37 -0400
  In hindsight, I'd skip replacing the vent window seals. The replacements don't fit well and they're a royal pain to replace...
• Ok Power Windows Solved I think... Need a power window relay.. Anyone?
  Historical mailing list - jesse johnson
  Thu, 20 May 2004 20:49:26 -0400
  Hey all, Thanks everyone for the suggestions on troubleshooting the power windows.. after checking all of the switches and making sure there was continuity...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Fri, 22 Nov 2013 04:47:52 -0800
  WooHoo! Got the sliding door window installed yesterday! Was a real bear & took about 2 hours. Started with thin polyester braided line and silicon...
• Re: Sliding window locks (2nd request)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 13:14:09 -0400
  ...Sliding window locks (2nd request) > John, > > There are supposed to be nylon guide pieces under each end of the > sliding window that serves to...
• Manual window regulator crank mounting bolts and seal
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:03:43 +0000
  I'm converting my power windows to manual. I've ordered the regulators. Consulting Bentley, I'm going to need the bolts that secure...
• Re: Need drivers vent window for a 1989 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 May 2015 12:57:25 -0400
  ...I'm currently looking for a replacement window for the small triangular shaped vent window on the drivers door. the van was broken into...
• Re: Power window mechanism needed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Nov 1997 17:20:55 -0500
  I would try find a parts van with a power window motor. If you decide to unpower it, I'll sell you the door...
• Re: WTB:window crank spacers for speaker clearance
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 11:40:20 -0500
  ...I'm not sure if Vanagon > window cranks are the same as Golf and Jetta cranks, but I figure they all > come out of...