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Westy Window Tinting
Historical mailing list - Russell, William
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 15:47:00 -0400
...Any comments? While (if) it is at the glass place, I'd like to have the windows tinted. Does anyone know how dark I...
Re: squeaky side window
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sat, 8 Jun 2002 23:34:19 -0400
At 11:29 PM 6/8/2002, Data Services wrote: >The aluminum screened sliding window on the sides of my Westy scream like >a...
Re: sliding window latches
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Tue, 6 Jul 2004 23:08:48 -0500
...sliding window latches > Anyone know how to tighten the sliding window latches? > Mine are a bit loose and I don't see an obvious...
Re: Source for Slider Window Screen
Historical mailing list
Wed, 6 Apr 2005 23:20:59 EDT
...Are ours not the original ones? Ours also look like they are > extremely hard to get out!! > > all vanagon westfalias had plastic framed window...
Re: Bus windows
Historical mailing list
Sat, 7 Jun 2008 00:21:19 EDT
...aka the 21 or 23 window "samba". chris ************** Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler Florence" on AOL Food. (http://food...
Re: Westy sliding windows.
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Wed, 20 Jun 2018 07:55:30 -0500
...I have new window seals to pull these out and tint them, was wanting to freshen up everything since I'll have them out...
Video of replacing left rear window w/o removing cabinets
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Tue, 2 Apr 2013 09:30:29 -0400
...I wanted to to replace the left rear window seal without removing the rear cabinet as I would have to remove the A/C...
Re: Looking for the plastic power window switch holder on the drivers side
Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
Thu, 4 Jun 2009 16:18:18 -0700
...Looking for the plastic power window switch holder on the > drivers side > > Hey Everyone, > > Does any have the plastic power window switch holder on...
Re: Window tint
Historical mailing list - Gina
Tue, 9 May 2000 00:02:35 -0400
...Laying it directly onto the window produces little airbubbles, visible from both sides. So I still needed to spray the window with water and...
Re: Westy Window Tinting
Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 15:49:22 -0400
...Westy Window Tinting Hello all, I've got a problem with something up front leaking. When it rains, the floor beneath the drivers and...
Re: window cranks
Historical mailing list - Jason M. Yasment
Fri, 25 Jun 1999 13:39:02 -0400
...window cranks > I've replaced my cracked window crank handles several times from junkyard > vanagons only to have them crack shortly after. You can...
Re: Leaking door vent windows?? How to fix?
Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
Mon, 27 Sep 1999 14:22:23 -0700
...The other is original both leak equally > from the bottom of the window where the stud (attached to the window) enters > into the rubber...
Re: Power window regulator
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Sun, 8 Apr 2001 23:27:14 +1200
>The lower cable on my LH window regulator broke today ('89 Carat). >Fortunately it's late and I don't have a piece of...
Re: rear windows
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Sun, 27 Feb 2005 15:53:51 -0700
...http://www.rainbowconversions.co.uk/windows.htm Used to offer "Volkswagen T3,type25 1979-1990 Rear slider o/s, n/s" windows for �94...
Re: Cheap window fix. Was: Wind noises.... door - Followup
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:02:39 -0700
...The > dent? Might be affecting the (for lack of better term) > window pivot thus affecting alignment of vent window > in question. Hard to say...
Re: Frydaye - Advice Needed re Tinted Windows and Dog
Historical mailing list - Roland
Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:24:55 -0700
My Vanagon has tinted windows (except the front) and I believe it makes a very big difference in keeping things cooler in sunlight. However...
Re: HELP! Sliding window removal
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Sun, 5 May 2002 15:40:29 -0700
...Also, do you have any ideas on how to remove that slider window from the frame so I can tint it properly? Otherwise I...
Re: '90 electric windows
Historical mailing list - Todd Last
Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:13:00 +0000
...The window motor can be removed from the window riser. So you can replace them separately. While you have the panel off, you should...
Re: New blog post and window crank question
Historical mailing list - Bill Monk
Sat, 20 Apr 2013 20:08:16 -0400
...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1664_621/window_crank_extension_pair.html Before you complain about the price these were NLA...
sticker alignment problems
Historical mailing list - Ron Bloomquist
Fri, 28 Jul 2000 09:15:25 -0700
Yo Karl, You wrote: "I lined mine up with the defrost lines in the back window." Oh oh! That means your sticker is crooked...
Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
Historical mailing list - Rob
Mon, 4 Apr 2011 19:31:56 -0700
Go to http://www.weidefamily.net/vanagon/ , click on 'electrical' then 'power windows'. Brent tells how to fix them. Rob becida@comcast.net At...
Re: Vent window on 84 GL
Historical mailing list
Fri, 2 Feb 1996 17:52:35 -0500
In a message dated 96-02-02 13:49:57 EST, you write: >However, the clasp used to secure the window, I can't...
Re: EV (&vanagon) front window screens
Historical mailing list - Oxroad
Sun, 26 Apr 1998 04:27:42 EDT
...The wind through the front windows is a plus. I initially saw a window screen set up like this for the Vanagon on Karl...
cheap window trim?
Historical mailing list - dave bowers
Mon, 5 Aug 2002 16:21:42 -0700
Hey Folks, After getting great feedback from you guys regarding black felt window trim, I thought I would ask you guys where to buy...
Switch from Power Windows to Manual Windows
Historical mailing list - Marshall Otter
Fri, 4 Apr 2003 14:27:04 -0500
...I am thinking seriously about removing the erratic, usually non-functioning power window regulators, motors and switches from my 87 GL front doors, and...
Re: Genuine VW Parts
Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
Sun, 20 Dec 2015 21:40:11 -0500
discountvwparts.com also lists as the vertical division channel for the sliding window and sells it for $17.51. It looks like there are...
Re: Sliding window idea
Historical mailing list
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:16:15 -0400
...The passenger side silding window has the danger of a guillotine effect when the door opens, but a mostion limiter would take care of...
Slider and rear side window removal
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Sun, 13 Feb 2011 23:00:19 -0500
...My goal is to remove all the windows from the '90 and hopefully keep the seals intact. I remember at one time someone had...
Parts Wish List
Historical mailing list
Mon, 13 Nov 95 09:06:59 EST
...i need the follow parts for a 74 standard drive transporter: *tie rods *heater boxes *gas heater *front window seal/back window seal *cabinets...
Power window mechanism needed
Historical mailing list - Don Lancaster
Wed, 5 Nov 1997 17:25:36 -0700
Need a drivers side power window mechanism for an 87 vanagon. Where is the best place to go? Also, how difficult is it to...
problems with electric locks and windows
Historical mailing list - K. Taylor
Mon, 24 Jul 2000 19:49:27 -0700
...A few years ago, the electric locks and the passenger-side electric window stopped working. I've got some time next week and I...
Re: VW birth certificate in german...need help translating
Historical mailing list - OOMKES Robin
Mon, 3 Sep 2001 15:06:14 +0200
...Whether they mean 'wind-down windows', as in the front doors, or 'swiveling windows', that swivel open, I don't know. > Good luck, Robin...
Re: window screens
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Wed, 18 Jul 2001 07:47:39 -0500
Alan and all, I believe that if you took the dimentions of the window hole to Ace is the Place they would manufacture a...
Re: Window Trim
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:34:07 -0500
Is it possible to replace the chrome window trim with the window in place? If so then are there any tricks to this? Thanks...
window crank stripped
Historical mailing list - Owen
Thu, 3 Jul 2003 10:56:47 -0500
The driver side window crank screw hole is stripped. There was a hokey allen wrench tapped wooden handle on there when I bought the...
Re: Power window lube
Historical mailing list - Michael
Tue, 10 Sep 2013 19:55:50 -0400
...My driver's and especially my Passenger side window is laboring on the up and down action. > > Thanks in advance for any suggestions. > > Sincerely...
Power window motor
Historical mailing list - Jason
Sun, 1 Jul 2018 21:39:25 -0400
Hi folks - looking for a driver's side power window motor. I've already taken it apart to repair it, at this point I...
Re: Camper side windows
Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
Thu, 13 Oct 2011 20:13:16 -0600
On Oct 13, 2011, at 7:45 PM, Frank Lee wrote: > Can screens be added or retrofit easily to non camper windows units? Disregard...
Need rear hatch window in NC
Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
Fri, 3 Sep 2010 10:44:20 -0400
...The rear window is broke does anyone have one for sale in the area? Brian Honan 412-321-1501
Re: Removable door window vents from EuroCampers.com
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Mon, 12 Apr 2010 10:44:56 -0700
RE: Window Vents Thanks for the info. One question: Do they actually seem to make a difference in how hot the rig gets while...
Re: used parts
Historical mailing list
Wed, 8 Feb 1995 03:22:57 -0500
>driver's side window regulator - 40 I'd buy that - RIGHT NOW! But I'd haggle. I need one of those. Wolfram 1970 Camper...
Speedometer/tachometer window cleaning...
Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
Mon, 16 Nov 1998 11:16:18 EST
Did anyone ever disassemble and clean inside the speedometer/tachometer window lens? My 88 Weekender has dust particles inside it and I want to...
Rear hatch window seal replacement ?
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Thu, 1 Mar 2001 12:09:08 -0700
Anyone ever replaced their rear hatch window seal??? Any advice for the 1st timer??? SeanG 80 Westy 95 EVC _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of...
FS: side windows w/ screens , fit 80-84 vans
Historical mailing list
Thu, 11 Oct 2001 11:59:06 EDT
have a pair of vanagon sliding side windows w/ screens. fit all 80-84 vanagons. from westy, but fit passenger vans. email with needs...
backwards side slider window?
Historical mailing list - Andy Zappe
Mon, 27 Jan 2003 20:11:14 EST
has anyone ever installed the side slider window on their sliding door upside down and reversed. that way the opening would be by the...
Squeaky sliding windows
Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
Sun, 20 Feb 2005 08:53:29 -0800
Anybody know of a quick fix for very squeaky sliding windows? Ours kind of screech in our Westy. Never had a problem in our...
Little Side windows...
Historical mailing list - - Melissa Puckett
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 12:40:09 EDT
ANyone have trouble with the little triangle side windows closing in on themselves when driving down the road. Probably needs new seals and hardware...
Re: Door Speaker Size- Stock
Historical mailing list - J Stewart
Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:13:05 +0000
...The ones he used stuck out too far for the window cranks, so when I bought the van the window cranks were laying up...
Re: vanagon vent shade/wind deflector URL
Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
Fri, 11 Dec 1998 14:18:58 -0800
...One side would literally slide down the window track as you drove. The other side would slide down also, but only a little bit...
Re: Westy sliding windows.
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 19 Jun 2018 18:57:40 -0700
...Westy sliding windows. >> >> I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits for the sliding windows on westys? >> Any truth to that? Thanks, I'm...
Re: Tinting Westy Sliding Windows
Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
Tue, 15 Jun 1999 22:52:45 -0700
...Tinting Westy Sliding Windows > Has anyone tinted the sliding windows in a westy? Do they come apart > east enough to get good coverage? I...
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Historical mailing list - Robert M. Stewart - my vanagon
Thu, 24 May 2012 18:20:03 -0400
...I am Looking for a drivers side power window motor and pop top luggage rack mounts. Questions: 1. Do people recommend to use used...
Re: Window Tinting
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Thu, 01 May 97 09:19:48 CDT
On Thu, 1 May 1997 06:07:47 -0500 Seastoner said: >I'm thinking of having my windows tinted in my 85 Westie and...
Re: window frame parts problem solved
Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
Fri, 15 Sep 1995 14:36:46 -0400 (EDT)
Well, I can't help at all here, because the split window buses don't HAVE any winding to do! Slide that front window...
Full front and top window wind/rain deflectors
Historical mailing list - Oxroad
Fri, 4 Nov 2011 15:24:16 -0700
...They have what I would call "full" window fit as opposed to the deflectors I've seen stateside that cover the top of the...
Finally smashed into my van--New York City
Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
Wed, 29 Oct 1997 11:34:50 -0500
...Also, I have to find out if the sliding windows (above the sink) from my 87 will fit into the now missing sliding window...
Re: looking for windows...
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Mon, 13 Jul 1998 21:26:55 -0400
...I'm wondering if there's anyone who makes/has for sale louvered > side windows for my '85 Westfalia. I recall seeing these being...
Re: Doors hard to latch when windows closed
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 5 Oct 2000 08:52:16 -0400
> If my windows are shut my doors are hard to latch. If they are > open they are easy to latch. Too much cabin pressure...
93 Eurovan install sliding window latch
Historical mailing list - Adrian
Sun, 17 Feb 2002 15:19:51 -0800
...the latch on the passenger sliding door side sliding window is not attached and may be broken. There are two flat plates that screw...
Re: sliding rear window for transporter
Historical mailing list
Wed, 9 Feb 2005 02:31:37 EST
...Lumber into cab? How > about lumber over tailgate? Ventilation? How about side windows? Getting > from inside the van to outside the van without "leaving...