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  • POSSUM/COON/SKUNK/SQUIRREL SKIN REUPHOLSTERY KITS!/F!
    Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 00:35:25 -0500
    ...Joel & I hope to corner the market in low-cost "Critter Covers" for virtually ANY part of your Vanagon! Armrests, sun visors, turn signal...
  • Plastic Pieces?
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
    Thu, 5 Aug 2004 13:09:37 -0500
    ...The white plastic piece that the sun visor clips into when its in the normal position (and out of to move to the window...
  • Re: Parts available for sale
    Historical mailing list - Steve Bonde
    Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:14:01 +0000
    ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Craig, > Would you have an off white passenger sun visor that might fit my 88' westy GL? I'm still trying...
  • Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Oct 2008 19:23:32 -0500
    ...Anyone have a good, permanent fix that > won't > melt in the sun? I love my window visors, but this is pain......... > > Mike B.
  • Re: Battery dies due to excessive draw on fuse #3 (accessories)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 25 Sep 2007 18:55:35 -0700
    ...The Westy kitchen light, the dash glove box light, and the passenger side sun visor makeup mirror light. It might be easy to leave...
  • Makeup mirror lighting(new thread finally)
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 12:54:13 -0400
    ...sunvisor), has a built in tilt switch in it. If you should turn it on and leave it on when you return the visor...
  • some breadloaf parts for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 06 Jun 1996 18:26:13 -0500 (EST)
    ...winder -drivers side outside mirror -top engine hatch door -drivers side sun visor -tow hitch -chrome/plastic healight rims -sliding door handles(in and...
  • Re: Pictures from Vanagon meet in Copenhagen, Denmark
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
    Fri, 3 Aug 2007 09:26:37 -0600
    Oooo...i want one of those sun visors like on the blue syncro. Ryan -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon...
  • Re: SECRETS for staying awake
    Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
    Thu, 17 Feb 2000 13:34:12 -0800
    ...Take a copy of Tom's e-mail and tape it to your sun visor so you never forget. Steve -----Original Message----- From: LAWS...
  • Re: City Lights
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 14 Nov 1999 23:54:56 +0100
    ...The sun is so low in the sky, its lower than the sun visor hanging right in front of you, the time of day...
  • Re: Friday Trivia Question, Westy Owners Only
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:25:06 +0200
    ...But how many have ever used the mirror on the > passenger sun visor of any vehicle? We've had our Prius for six years...
  • Re: Driver's side "A" pillar wiring
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
    Thu, 26 May 2011 11:02:00 -0700
    ...If you have a lighted vanity mirror on the passenger side sun visor you can use the existing wires to pull your fish wire...
  • snow sensation + a solution
    Historical mailing list - Stuart Hutton
    Wed, 11 Jan 1995 02:00:45 -0700 (MST)
    ...can control it and therefore continue driving safely by lowering the sun visors and turning the instrument lights up to their maximum setting. This...
  • '73 Safare Update - Capri seats for free
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Mon, 1 May 1995 09:09:25 -0700 (PDT)
    ...I also picked up a sun visor for the passenger side with a cute little mirror in it. My visor had no mirror and...
  • Re: Plastic Pieces?
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
    Thu, 5 Aug 2004 21:37:00 -0500
    ...As a testament to the vehicle, the parts I need to replace are the following: > > The white plastic piece that the sun visor clips...
  • Re: the final word Re: Video system (Canceled) badmouthing
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Sun, 5 Dec 2004 09:34:20 -0800
    ...Like when the guy posted here trying to sell "locking sun visor clips" for $10 a set, which are only $3 a dozen or...
  • Remove all a/c components project
    Historical mailing list - Greg S
    Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:25:59 -0500
    ...Will I need to buy new sun visors? if so does anyone have some grey ones? is there electrical running down the a/c...
  • Single and wondering how much to sell the 1980 for
    Historical mailing list - Michael aka ECHO
    Fri, 15 Feb 2002 18:14:37 -0800
    ...It has a new starter, hard-starting relay set-up, newer rear view mirror, also I've replaced the sun visors with a later...
  • Parts needed for '81 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
    Tue, 21 Jul 1998 01:16:33 -0400
    ...pedal pads, clutch and brake clip, sun visor, right bumper, preferably chrome, rear stub axle, right axle nut, rear, 46mm, right wheel bearing, rear...
  • Re: Friday Trivia Question, Westy Owners Only
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Sun, 10 Feb 2013 15:49:57 -0700
    ...But how many have ever used the mirror on the >> passenger sun visor of any vehicle? We've had our Prius for six years...
  • Re: Info wanted RE: Country Homes Camper AC
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Wed, 2 Oct 2013 06:36:37 -0700
    ...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Jim is right about the sunvisors, the inner ends of the visors will bind > against the inner edge of the body...
  • Re: E-codes w/ 9004 bulbs?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 28 Apr 2004 14:52:28 -0600
    ...with all my mirrors flipped up and my visor down. I think I may try sunglasses as well. I have the E code H4s...
  • Re: Makeup mirror lighting(new thread finally)
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Dooley
    Wed, 15 Apr 1998 01:09:57 -0400
    ...sunvisor), has a built in tilt switch in it. If >you should turn it on and leave it on when you >return the visor...
  • Re: [NVC] - Special lamp needed
    Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
    Sun, 31 Aug 2008 23:28:01 -0400
    ...I often work with opti visors and > sometimes even stereoscopic surgical lenses to do the work, but I need > the external pinpointed lighting. Anyone...
  • Re: Remove all a/c components project
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:18:11 -0800
    ...was wondering a few things: > Will I need to buy new sun visors? if so does anyone have some grey > ones? > is there electrical...
  • Re: Plastic Pieces?
    Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
    Mon, 9 Aug 2004 13:51:26 -0400
    ...As a >> testament to the vehicle, the parts I need to replace are the following: >> >> The white plastic piece that the sun visor clips...
  • Re: Porsche 944 motor & transaxle for conversion
    Historical mailing list - Joe Ernest
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 02:07:27 EST
    ...The interior is in fair condition - the problems are with peeling carpet, steering wheel leather unwrapping, sun visors and clips, passenger window lift, horn...
  • Re: O ring making kit
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sun, 16 Feb 2003 16:44:11 -0800
    ...bag and using the assortment box for wavy washers, relays, >switches, > > sun visor hold up clips and assorted plastic plugs that often get lost...
  • failing brown plastic parts in early vanagons was: Re: pick n pull
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 4 Apr 2008 13:55:57 EDT
    In a message dated 4/2/08 2:59:19 PM Eastern Standard Time, paullist08@GUZYK.COM writes: > sun visor clips, rear view mirror...
  • Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:39:23 -0500
    ...Anyone have a good, permanent fix that >> won't >> melt in the sun? I love my window visors, but this is pain......... >> >> Mike B. > >
  • Re: Parts needed for '81 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Tue, 21 Jul 1998 08:17:44 -0400
    ...Here's a partial list: > > pedal pads, clutch and brake > clip, sun visor, right > bumper, preferably chrome, rear > stub axle, right > axle nut, rear...
  • Re: Advice on putting up the A/C that came crashing down on my head.
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 21:46:56 EDT
    ...The passenger sun visor has a cable for the lighted mirror. There is a disconnect for this wiring, you'll just have to work...
  • Re: POSSUM/COON/SKUNK/SQUIRREL SKIN REUPHOLSTERY KITS!/F!
    Historical mailing list - Kelly Bauman
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 09:26:46 -0800
    ...cost "Critter Covers" for >virtually ANY part of your Vanagon! Armrests, sun visors, turn signal >levers, steering wheel covers, seat covers, antennas, rear view...
  • gee, it sure is warm (need fan A/C is dead)
    Historical mailing list - John Dagastino
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 14:03:36 -0700
    ...the vents are no longer above my head directly above the sun visors, they're stuck in the bridge that goes between the big...
  • Re: Seat Modifications
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 23 Nov 2001 20:38:38 -0600
    then I use the sun visors to help it stop sagging in the middle of the windscreen . ---------------- Get some shock cord. Its a lot...
  • Re: Carat w AC Sunroof
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:45:03 -0500
    ...Mark C wrote: >Has anyone come up with a way to put a roof vent or sunroof in a Carat that has air conditioning...
  • Re: Phunny West(ph)falia
    Historical mailing list - Captain
    Thu, 23 May 96 07:50 EST
    ...He had cut out some letters and glued them to some silver reflecting material and made a sun visor to go across the top...
  • Re: Vanagon external sun visor?
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Mon, 13 Aug 2012 00:20:43 -0700
    ...Vanagon external sun visor?<br> <br> Just returned to Ohio from a 5,500 mile trek to Missoula, Mt. and misc. points in between...
  • Re: Vanagon external sun visor?
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 14 Aug 2012 08:52:23 -0700
    ...Vanagon external sun visor? >>> >>> Just returned to Ohio from a 5,500 mile trek to Missoula, Mt. and misc. >>> points in between. The Westy...
  • Re: Friday Trivia Question, Westy Owners Only
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Mon, 11 Feb 2013 05:58:41 +0200
    ...But how many have ever used the mirror on > the > >> passenger sun visor of any vehicle? We've had our Prius for six years...
  • Re: Remove all a/c components project
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:47:07 -0800
    ...was wondering a few things: > Will I need to buy new sun visors? if so does anyone have some grey > ones? > is there electrical...
  • Re: Windshield Sunshade Smackdown!
    Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
    Wed, 11 Jun 2014 21:40:06 -0600
    ...I 'fit' it a > little (with scissors) so that it tucks behind the inside mirror and the > sun visors...it actually works pretty good...
  • Reading Light Install (AKA: Please welcome a Newbie.)
    Historical mailing list - Steven Shane
    Fri, 2 Jul 1999 15:03:18 -0400
    ...Pulling the Interior light fuse, I then unscrewed the three screws holding the ceiling material in place by the vanity mirror / sun visor. At...
  • Re: pick n pull
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Wed, 2 Apr 2008 12:50:56 -0700
    ...sun visor clips, rear view mirror if not rotted away AFM on engine, throttle body (including switches) if cheap Fridge, stove unit front turn...
  • Re: what differences form 83 up
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 14 Aug 2001 10:15:14 -0500
    ...For spare parts get window crank handles, rear view mirror, sun visors and the little clip, outside mirrors if they are nice and tight...
  • Re: window wind and rain deflector
    Historical mailing list - Jim King
    Wed, 3 Aug 2005 17:56:14 -0400
    ...The best thing they do is allow you to leave windows slightly open in the rain, and the sun visor effect is also good...
  • Re: WTB: Sun Visor Clips
    Historical mailing list - Mr.mds
    Thu, 5 Nov 2009 21:33:38 -0500
    X-OriginalArrivalTime: 06 Nov 2009 02:33:38.0220 (UTC) FILETIME=[8BC8BEC0:01CA5E89] <4AF2CEEB.5040608@comcast.net> MIME-Version: 1.0 --_5a113d85-548f-4cf9...
  • Re: Info wanted RE: Country Homes Camper AC
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Wed, 2 Oct 2013 09:28:03 -0400
    Jim is right about the sunvisors, the inner ends of the visors will bind against the inner edge of the body above the windshield...
  • recall notice 86-91 air conditioning ducts
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 23 Oct 1999 17:44:14 -0500
    ...the sun visors will need to come down as well, and therein lies a problem: the passenger side sun visor has that little lighted...
  • Re: vanagon sunshield
    Historical mailing list - JonR
    Wed, 10 Mar 2004 08:21:34 -0500
    ...Open there are two circles of material covering the windshield, held in place by the visors, they kinda look like a bra for Dolly...
  • Re: Driver's side "A" pillar wiring
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Thu, 26 May 2011 09:07:05 -0700
    ...One trick to make this easier is to remove your sun visor. The pivot mount hole gives you an access point where you get...
  • Re: WTB: Sun Visor Clips
    Historical mailing list - Mr.mds
    Thu, 5 Nov 2009 23:04:58 -0500
    MIME-Version: 1.0 X-OriginalArrivalTime: 06 Nov 2009 04:04:57.0811 (UTC) FILETIME=[4DDFFA30:01CA5E96] --_62d3ff5d-ae6c-4631-a9a7-327b852cbba6_ Content-Type...
  • FS: 86 Vanagon GL parts & videotape
    Historical mailing list - Michael Y. Feng
    Wed, 11 Aug 1999 08:49:34 -0400
    ...sun visors 3. glove box 4. ventilation vents 5. the interior panels next to the rear seat 6. 4-speed gear shift knob 7...
  • Re: Sun visor clips?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Sun, 28 Jul 2013 11:15:26 -0600
    On Jul 28, 2013, at 11:00 AM, TonyCollins <tonycollin@GMAIL.COM> wrote: No I hear you but almost $8 to ship 2 of...
  • Re: Bad plastic(s)
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 3 Feb 2011 04:52:49 -0800
    ...Visor clips are in the sun all the time. When the driver was surprised by sudden change of terrain and subsequent exposure to the...
  • Re: Remove all a/c components project
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:56:43 EST
    ...Will I need to buy new sun visors? if so does anyone have some grey ones? is there electrical running down the a/c...
  • Re: Vanagon spotting: was What can go wrong....
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 1 Aug 2017 21:20:01 -0400
    ...I think the one downside he mentioned was it was large enough to interfere with the sun visors. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto > On...
  • Re: Advice on putting up the A/C that came crashing down on my head.
    Historical mailing list - Jack
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 19:11:13 -0700
    ...The passenger sun visor has a > cable for the lighted mirror. There is a disconnect for this wiring, you'll > just have to work...
  • Re: plastic parts
    Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
    Tue, 21 Jul 1998 17:43:58 -0500
    ...I need the clip that holds the sun visor to the windshield, not the hinge part but the stabilizing clip towards the center of...
  • Re: Friday Trivia Question, Westy Owners Only
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 1 Feb 2013 20:14:23 -0800
    ...occasionally used) wardrobe door mirror, and one vanity mirror on passenger sun visor. Loren - I never thought of taking wardrobe door off hinges to...