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• Re: Needed - post '84 e-brake boot
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:58:35 -0700
  ...Needed - post '84 e-brake boot > So I followed list advise and grabbed the e-brake handle from the late > '84 sitting in the...
• Re: Where do I get a hose clamp removal tool?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 3 Apr 2005 02:46:58 -0600
  ...the idea that you use a cable to grab the clamp and the squeeze handles are a foot or two away...seems useful in...
• What a day...
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Fri, 29 Aug 2003 20:38:37 -0400
  ...Then I see a 72 Westy pop top with the top sticking up and grab more brown grab handles and dome lights! I walk...
• '80-'84 vanagon Slider doorhandles NLA... Re: WTB: Outside handle for '81 Slidin
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:39:52 EST
  ...but using a 85-91 handle on a 80-84 makes the door alot harder to open since its shorter and you dont get...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:48:06 -0600
  Steering rack, including the Ujoint that connects to the steering column Trailing Arms All the door handles, locks.....including all sliding door hardware Instrument...
• Re: how to fix floppy armrests (was Re: Looking for Grab handle packing ??
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 18:14:15 -0400
  My left driver's armrest has the opposite problem... it wont' go up. Is it supposed to? Is there a known fix? Thanks, Wes...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sat, 1 Aug 2020 21:37:27 +0200
  ...Photo anyone? I wonder if they are standard grab handles, and fit between open door and C-pillar when moving door...? Regards Raimund Am...
• Re: Inside rear handle from sliding door
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 20 May 2002 13:42:40 -0700
  Maybe a grab handle like the ones in front for the back passenger? William you got me. I have wondered myself what this handle...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:15:25 -0400
  ...The way that I use it is to slide the door into the almost closed position and then grab the rear handle and gently...
• Re: Rear Drum-to-Disc Swap?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:46:03 -0700
  ...on the parking brake 'distance the handle will pull up' thing ... there is some 'free play' built in before the first click... but .....should...
• Small boneyard score, and pics of an A/C unit I haven't seen before.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Wed, 1 Jul 2009 17:59:20 -0700
  I got two grab handles, two sets of front footwell rubber pads, an interior light and the top of the steering column for ten...
• Re: how to fix floppy armrests (was Re: Looking for Grab handle packing ??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 23:54:14 EDT
  In a message dated 4/10/06 9:06:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wes@CS.UCHICAGO.EDU writes: > actually, I got it backwards...
• Re: rear hatch opener
  Historical mailing list - Bill Berg
  Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:36:26 -0500
  ...with a spare front door interior latch pull >> and >> a spare grab handle connected with bicycle brake cable to the latch >> mechanism.Photos were...
• Re: Tires (apologize in advance)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 11:59:08 -0400
  ...We refurbished the whole suspension system at the same time and the van handles a lot more “car-like” now on the road and...
• window does not roll up
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:34:45 -0800
  ...I tried grabbing the window and pulling it up, but it would not budge. I even got my daughter to spin the handle while...
• Re: Grab Handles (no, not those things around your waist!)
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Kate Sheflo
  Fri, 7 May 1999 17:06:23 -0700
  I just got done adding the passenger side light to our 82 Westy without using the metal plate. I just made sure that the...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 00:25:44 -0400
  ...Does anyone has a leftover grab handle to install on the sliding door side, available to donate. Jose Rafael Moscoso, RT, BSc, MPH {jmoscoso...
• Re: Somewhat urgent help requested
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:22:16 -0400
  ...The window handle -- well, never mind that one. The grab handle has a #2 and a #3 on each end, under a flip-open...
• Re: Advice, questions, help request
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 15:36:56 -0800
  ...colorado.edu> wrote: > Here's an idea to consider:� Put a grab handle on the > driver side, just like the passenger side.� It makes...
• Re: BZ shelf
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:12:27 -0700
  ...BZ-having used the shelf many times, not needed? On Jan 29, 2008, at 11:27 AM, neil N wrote: > And if not handles...
• Re: Driver's side grab handle
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:38:21 -0400
  ...I have a friend who would like to install agrab handle on the driver's side to help assist her in getting in and...
• Re: Nephew's Birthday...WILLIAM WITZ
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:05:23 -0500
  ...can you help grab one from any store around you? l'll pay you as soon > as i am back.kindly let me know...
• Re: Battery Removal
  Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 10:24:57 -0700
  ...To remove the battery >next time, I will simply grab the ends of the bicycle tire tube and >lift it out. I found this...
• Re: interchangeable parts?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 17 Oct 2002 21:34:21 -0500
  ...the grab straps/handles that come in some model vanagons (for the rear seat passengers) are the same as the ones in the beetles...
• Re: Starting Batteries
  Historical mailing list - Paul Archibald
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 18:30:50 -0800
  ...I tried it in the store, and like it much batter than the batteries with the buile-in strap, or any aftermarket battery grabber...
• Re: Installation of Drivers side Handle From Passenger side?
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Mon, 22 Nov 1999 22:55:30 -0000
  ...It's certainly the grab handle which is at eye level when you look at it from the front seat. on my RHD Transporter...
• Re: FS: Set locks w/ keys: ignition, all handles & rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 12:25:15 -0500
  ...You were smart to grab a set when you did. Like many of the limited-quantity specials I post to the list at various...
• Re: Tires (apologize in advance)
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 09:25:43 -0700
  ...Cooper Discoverer SST Pro are noisier than BFG , BFG T/A KO2 are noisier than General Grabber ATX. On Sun, Jun 27, 2021 at...
• Re: souviners <Friday.
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 3 Apr 2000 08:40:41 -0500
  ...There's a Beanie Baby Ostrich lashed to the grab handle - my first son was conceived on an Ostrich farm. There's a yellow...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - David
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 18:17:25 -0800
  ...its cool in here Coming soon 6 Stack CD Driver's grab handle some sort of lighting in the back back 15" wheels Get...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 2 Aug 2020 00:56:43 +0000
  ...the parts catalogue. >> >> Photo anyone? I wonder if they are standard grab handles, and fit >> between open door and C-pillar when moving door...
• Re: pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:50:56 -0700
  on an 84 at the junkyard I would grab: outside sliding door handle black plastic coolant H pipe near the water tank in the...
• Re: Survey-- Your Favorite Vanagon Accessories That You Have Added
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 31 Jan 2001 22:57:14 EST
  ...1) Driver's side grab handle (don't know how I got in and out before it. when installing remember there are wires in...
• Re: Tires (apologize in advance)
  Historical mailing list - Pete O
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 17:27:41 -0400
  ...Running Grabber !T2 Series 215/65/R16. Did the GoWesy big brake thing, too. It's still a Vanagon Westy all that entails, but...
• Re: Where does the power mirror switch go?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 06 Jul 1997 18:27:18 EDT
  ...The edge of the switch is 1 1/4" in front of the grab handle . Drive Safely & Good Luck Ken Lewis 86 VW Transporter...
• Parts for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Armstrong, Charles L.
  Fri, 01 Jul 94 10:57:00 cdt
  ...up to speedo cable, $5 >2 door grab handles, $3 for the pair >1 cabin grab handle, $2 >2 chrome headlight rings, $5 each...
• Re: Fire Prevention Week (Was: Always Look Under A Bus!)
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Thu, 30 Sep 2010 21:03:42 -0700
  ...handle with "Off" somewhere near the driver might come in handy in case of > a > fuel leak or an accident...pull the switch, grab...
• Re: Driver Side Grab Handle Installation
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 10:58:21 +0000
  As mentioned earlier, my pix in this Samba thread on the second page. https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=275775&postdays...
• Re: Driver's side grab handle
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 10:03:49 -0600
  Will you post Unca J's step by step? Pax, Mr. BZ On Sep 17, 2008, at 6:40 AM, Jeff Lincoln wrote: > Thank...
• Re: Grab Handles (no, not those things around your waist!)
  Historical mailing list - Rubatoguy
  Fri, 7 May 1999 21:49:08 -0700
  ...Grab Handles (no, not those things around your waist!) > > Date: 99-05-07 11:23:10 EDT > > From: Oxroad > > To: keepsake@PANGEA.CA > > > > In...
• Re: Primary Battery Removal: How to?
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 19:26:32 -0400
  ...The battery just barely sits inside the comparment. > There is no handle on the battery, and nothing to grab on top but the posts...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 11:35:08 -0700
  ...With the door closed so much that the handle is exposed and grabable, there's not enough distance to get that door up to...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Fri, 11 Sep 2009 19:16:11 -0500
  ...On my parts '85, at first I thought I'd just grab > >> the obvious parts, but Scott advised me to take as much as...
• rear hatch opener
  Historical mailing list - Bill Berg
  Fri, 25 Mar 2022 03:58:10 -0500
  I made my rear hatch opener with a spare front door interior latch pull and a spare grab handle connected with bicycle brake cable...
• Re: vanagon manual
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 2 May 2005 23:11:38 -0500
  ...eBayISAPI.dll? > ViewItem&item=7971690074 > > I also have one brown inner grab handle not listed yet. If interested > email > me with an offer before...
• Re: Sliding door handles mystery
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:23:48 -0700
  ...The way that I use it is to slide the door > into the almost closed position and then grab the rear handle and gently...
• Re: Installation of Drivers side Handle From Passenger side?
  Historical mailing list - David Clark
  Wed, 24 Nov 1999 20:41:04 -0000
  ...It's certainly the > > grab handle which is at eye level when you look at it from the front seat. > > on my RHD Transporter...
• Re: '80-'84 vanagon Slider doorhandles NLA... Re: WTB: Outside handle for '81 Slidin
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 11:27:12 -0800
  ...1983 Sliding door handle. $400. Comes with door and rest of van attached. Also have mini-munchkin ice cube tray 1981 version... $500 includes...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 08:21:36 -0700
  ...Made grabbing it a tad easier. And yes, it was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. My 86...
• Primary Battery Removal: How to?
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Mitch Daughtry
  Wed, 23 Oct 1996 18:13:38 -0400
  ...There is no handle on the battery, and nothing to grab on top but the posts. Can anyone reccommend a neat trick to get...
• Jesus Handle Install
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Sep 1995 21:21:01 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I call them the "barndoor style" because the look like the grab handles in a barndoor, excpet a barndoor doesn't have a dash...
• Re: failed inspection
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 21:10:20 -0700
  My '91 Westy steers and handles very firmly, positively, and "like a (heavy) sports car with a mattress on the roof". Used to pull...
• Re: Handle on Passenger side door pillar.
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Wed, 24 Jul 2002 23:51:37 -0400
  ...But I feel the need to reiterate it, as the grab handle on the driver's side is a GREAT addition, but must be...
• Re: More ?s 85 GL Mudflaps/driver's step
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 18:02:34 -0400
  ...I've thought a grab handle was needed since you do have a steering wheel. As a side note, I enjoy watching helpless passengers...
• Re: Tires (apologize in advance)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 27 Jun 2021 14:47:39 -0700
  ...Running Grabber !T2 Series 215/65/R16. Did the GoWesy big brake > thing, too. > > It's still a Vanagon Westy all that entails, but...
• OEM vs. FLAPS window cranks?
  Historical mailing list - dave bowers
  Sun, 25 Aug 2002 15:12:14 -0700
  ...3 days later, when I went to open my window, the grab handle head simple broke off! It's a chinsy piece of plastic...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Tue, 11 Aug 2020 18:28:44 -0500
  ...the parts catalogue. > > Photo anyone? I wonder if they are standard grab handles, and fit > between open door and C-pillar when moving door...
• weekend chores
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 24 May 2010 15:11:22 -0700
  I spent a little time this weekend knocking out a couple of Westy chores.  First was to install the driver’s side grab handle...
• Re: Tire vendors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 5 Dec 2010 17:57:53 -0500
  ...Not to mention that Sylvan quit reaching for the grab handle every time we went around a corner...I'd previously replaced the OE...
• Re: how to fix floppy armrests (was Re: Looking for Grab handle packing ??
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
  Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:54:56 -0400
  actually, I got it backwards. My problem is that my armrest is stuck in the up position. I can't put it down into...