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• Re: Mounting Solar Panel on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 9 Oct 2013 22:21:37 -0700
  ...Set it up, polar align and keep the sun on the panel all day! Nah, easier to just park in the open with the...
• Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:57:18 -0700
  ...No need for the panels to be isolated from the cabin battery just because the engine isn't running. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott...
• Re: Gray Jump Seats
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Sep 2000 12:36:20 EDT
  ...of >> if u put the wolfy/carat side table/panel in u must use the wolfy/carat rear sofabed too and right panel chris
• Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 20:11:49 EST
  ...My illuminating lights behind the heater/vent control panel and the cigarette lighter (with green ring) in my 88 Weekender went out for a...
• Re: scary bus
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Mar 2003 14:10:16 -0600
  ...interior like a coffin and it's own urinal! what else > could you want? What a shame if that thing was originally a panel...
• Re: WTB: Dash Metal Panel for below windshield...1990 2.1
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 13:34:02 EDT
  ...what do u mean? there is no "long metal panel". its called the "entire dashboard".. its all one piece. anyway i a few good...
• Solar Panels behind Tinted Glass
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 5 Oct 2006 21:42:07 -0700
  I just bought a Sunsei solar panel that produces 6 watts... they have that diode so I don't have to worry about losing...
• Re: Lake Piru
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 16 Oct 2014 05:46:39 -0400
  ...Also, that 80w solar panel is not nearly enough. I have a 7 year old 130w Kyocera panel on the roof and it is...
• A word to the wise on seam rust;
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 29 Mar 2003 09:58:22 EST
  ...There is a 1/2 inch flange, inside, on the bottom of the body panel, and believe me the rust starts from the inside...
• Re: Westy sink face removal
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 27 May 2011 08:11:10 -0700
  ...alistair On 27-May-11, at 7:55 AM, Richard A Jones wrote: > I want to remove the panel below the sink/stove--the...
• Re: vinyl repair
  Historical mailing list - Karl M.
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 00:23:06 -0400
  ...Mark Watts <MVAone@AOL.COM> > > > >Anyone have a good fix for cracked vinyl on the door panels? The panels are > >white.
• Re: Got Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:35:08 -0400
  ...I ended up getting two fenders from cip1 and a rocker panel and a rear corner from Bus Depot for reasons of availability and...
• Re: Printing on Aluminum Sheet - NVC
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 11 Oct 2005 08:41:21 -0500
  ...You have to figure out some way of registering it correctly to the dash panel, or else you can finish the panel with holes...
• Vanagon Shower
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Sun, 3 Jun 2001 13:30:02 -0700
  ...Second pareo serves a vanity panel. Or use the ever present mil-spec poncho/shelter half, or your choice of material for the panel...
• Re: Engine died, ecu quick look
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:30:23 -0700
  ...A8? > on the panel and then back out on D15 which is notorious for burning up. > Pinout for the panel is on 97.68...
• Re: Westy Water/Battery Level Display Panels Available Again
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 7 Nov 2014 09:53:13 -0500
  ...I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you. :-) > Is there any possibility that a front panel will show up? Mine...
• Re: Front door handle
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 2 May 2013 12:49:18 -0700
  ...I loosened the inside panel to access the door handle, but can't seem to see how it attaches. It seems to just hook...
• Re: Later Westies/Upholstery and padding on rear hatch at bed?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:17:55 -0600
  ...BZ-head knocker? > Same with all the other panels, now they are in > my '86 syncro. > > alistair > > > On 20-Sep-10, at 7:54...
• Joel- Change them stats!
  Historical mailing list - Robert J Schreiner
  Fri, 21 Jun 1996 09:04:12 -0400 (EDT)
  ...bus to my collection- a 1966 euro panel/homemade ambulance! A real beast,it's olive drab green(brush painted) with spotights and sirens...
• Re: for Michael Heron
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Thu, 14 Sep 1995 19:56:38 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Thanks for the offer for the Panel Divider pattern. If I go that route I'll probably use Jon Christensen's as he is...
• Re: K2 EuroVan
  Historical mailing list - Dan Herbert
  Thu, 6 Feb 1997 11:24:28 -0500
  ...My dealer insisted on installing a cheesy "mural" on that "big blank panel". I insisted on no decals, or NO DEAL. Needless to say...
• Re: Styled Cockpit VR6 Engine German Bus Meeting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 19 Oct 2002 20:44:47 -0400
  ...second stereo in back, tach which goes to 8000 rpm, carpeted > engine room with leather covered engine cover, Custom door panels, I believe, too...
• Re: Water in the foot well
  Historical mailing list - Tracey
  Tue, 22 Oct 2002 20:24:09 -0400
  ...Took the PS-door panel apart and poured water over the window and door and inspected inside with a flashlight to find where drip...
• replacing DS VNGN FENDER?
  Historical mailing list - curt welsh
  Thu, 14 Nov 2002 18:06:47 -0800
  ...Does anyone know where the weld seams for that panel run? Does anyone have a partrs van they want to cut up? --------------------------------- Do you...
• Re: [Syncro] Woofer Recommendations - Summary
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 5 Feb 2003 01:00:12 -0500
  ...I installed 6.5 coax infinities in my door panels, same location as his (but without the fancy cover), and was quite pleased with...
• Re: 86 Westie - clunking driver window, clunking side windows
  Historical mailing list - Dave90Westy
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 00:11:04 -0400
  ...Take the door panel partly off and you'll probably find the stop inside the panel somewhere. You can rig something up if not...
• Re: Rabbit vs. Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:54:46 -0500
  ...Until 82 they came with a fuse panel that has the jelly bean style fuses like the early Vanagon. The windshields were prone to...
• Speedometer Failure
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 2 Sep 2000 22:40:54 -0500
  ...Do the same on the right side of the panel. 5) Now remove the two panel anchor screws holding down the left side, and...
• Re: Fw: Auxillary battery not charging
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 21 Sep 2000 18:53:53 -0400
  Hey Adam -- I wouldn't take down my pants\\\\\panel for just anyone <g> -- but here's what my '84 looks like: Little ice...
• Re: Lake Piru
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 15 Oct 2014 14:59:41 -0700
  Take a look at the solar panels & especially the wiring set up. http://www.cheaprvliving.com/blog/living-truck-camper-truck-camper-sale/ I...
• Re: Body Seam Rust (long)
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 12:02:20 -0600
  I buy the panel warping concern, although MIG is pretty cool as welding goes. I'm curious about your mention of "etching or epoxy...
• bus noises: quieting 'road noise'
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 17 May 94 19:13:59 CDT
  ...sound-deadens metal panels and sheeting. "A comfortable, easy to use sealer in handy tape form. Ideal for sealing and sound deadening metal panels...
• Re: That krylon espresso brown paint
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Thu, 20 Jul 2017 23:48:09 -0500
  ...The original face plate on the sink unit in my van, and the indicator light panel, were really ratty with creeping rust. So some...
• Re: aftermarket tach
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 2 Jun 2011 17:11:40 -0400
  ...To adapt the 84/83.5 WBX connector to 85+ panel: Pin three (panel lights, gray/blue) moves to pin one (was empty). Pins...
• Re: Dynamat...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 16 Mar 2010 20:36:10 -0500
  What are you afraid of losing? You take a flat blade screwdriver and pry the panel off. You'll notice that there are places...
• Re: Fridge LED light question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Thu, 3 Nov 2016 13:43:05 -0400
  ...Make sure the led panel has a ground that is clean and solid to the van body. > > What is going on with the fresh...
• Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Tue, 13 Jan 2015 19:51:05 -0600
  ...Syncro Double Slider Panel Van > > It's finally here! I've been searching for over 5 years and I've finally > got my double...
• Re: batteries, power, wiring,...
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Fri, 26 May 2000 08:36:56 MST
  ...I have not started looking at unit/panels yet though. However I want to make it removable and easily remountable. Have some kind of...
• Re: reFUSES to move
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 8 May 2003 16:07:11 -0400
  ...On the bottom side of the fuse panel is a screw holding it down. Remove the screw (the will allow the fuse panel to...
• replacing wheel arch sheet metal questions
  Historical mailing list - millo fenzi
  Mon, 8 May 2006 10:08:45 -0700
  ...Only the arch is crunched, side panel is OK. Questions for the list: 1. There seem to be at least two types of wheel...
• Re: westy decal kit for kitchen unit LED panel (was Re: Krylon Grey Color
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sun, 23 Sep 2007 07:15:28 -0700
  ...The front metal panel on > > my kitchen unit is rusted out and needs to wire wheeled and repainted. As well > > as every other piece...
• Re: source for front nose panel
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 23:31:26 EDT
  ...wavanagon@GMAIL.COM writes: > Hello, > > Looking for a new front nose panel. Anyone have a source? Thanks. > > cut and weld. i have a 90...
• Re: Re-covering interior panels
  Historical mailing list - byard
  Thu, 27 Apr 2000 08:39:35 -0700
  ...Adam Puzerewski wrote: > > I wonder if anyone has found a suitable wood grain covering to recover the > paperboard panels in an old Vanagon Westy...
• Re: vanagon solar
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Fri, 16 Jun 2000 19:04:57 -0700
  > Instead of a second battery, has anyone tried any solar panels? Typically it would not be an 'instead' option. The solar panels generate electricity...
• Parts needed. Please help!
  Historical mailing list - J Shepard
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 23:45:53 EDT
  ...Grey sliding door panel VG to EX condition 2. Grey front door panels for wind up windows 3. the H2O and gas level plate...
• WTB interior door panels
  Historical mailing list - Gary Schreiber
  Sat, 21 Feb 2004 09:47:42 -0500
  I'm looking to replace the driver and passenger side interior door panels on my 85 DOKA. They need to be black and mint...
• Re: want a carat table in your van? then you have to use the carat rear sofabed..
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 27 Jun 2006 02:29:08 -0700
  Chris, I personally prefer the stock set-up but with the plastic panels and the narrower bench. However, guys like Dan in Hawaii Maui...
• Window weatherstrip replace
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:03:35 -0800
  ...It looks like it is easily pulled out though I am not sure inserting the new one would be simple with the panel on...
• Re: LED taillights WAS: Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
  Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
  Wed, 6 Feb 2008 11:42:10 +0100
  ...To make things more esthetic a black acrylic > panel could be made-up to cover the entire rear panel, flush with the > tailgate, with...
• Re: Front door panels, cloth, silver trim
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:46:01 -0700
  ...Front door panels, cloth, silver trim Hey all, Is it possible to get door panel replacements for the front doors of an '87 Westy...
• Last Call
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 9 Sep 2001 12:29:03 -0500
  ...Front fiberglass bumper, with door lower panels, and air dam Upper grill with all the headlamps Turn signal len's Lower grill Front windsheild...
• Re: Aerodynamics?
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 3 Nov 2018 10:08:47 -0700
  ...I'd think most of the noises came from the resonance > of the wind on the doors and side panels. Knock or tap on...
• Re: Remove all a/c components project
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:47:07 -0800
  ...some panels for the back of the van - I want to > remove the > a/c side panels but there is no side panel underneath...
• Re: Wanted: Vanagon table
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Jun 1996 18:41:01 -0400
  ...You can't just buy the table/panel and install it in you van, unless you change the rear seat also. Good luck, Jim...
• Re: need advice on how to pull sliding door cover off and not ruin paint or cover
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 14:29:46 -0400
  ...Then the panel just lifts up. It will try to hang on the forward screw tab so watch for that. If that doesn't...
• Re: Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 28 Jul 2002 08:19:08 -0700
  ...The thick red wire from the battery clamp nut plugs into the back of the fuse/relay panel. Remove the panel and check that...
• Govt. Surplus VWs
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Dec 1995 14:15:23 -0600
  ...KAISERSLAUTERN TRUCK,PANEL 2320010907840 1 EA J condemned/repairs required-fa KAISERSLAUTERN TRUCK,PANEL 2320010907840 1 EA J condemned/repairs required-fa KAISERSLAUTERN TRUCK...
• Re: Solar Power your VW
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 1 Nov 2000 11:23:00 -0800
  ...only afternoon sun for a panel up there.... also with a solar panel on an extension cord you can park the van in the...
• Re: tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 8 Aug 2018 18:11:44 -0400
  ...tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy Yes, either antenna seal or a rust hole under the windshield seal. Marc On Wed...
• Radiator and Hoses question
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 6 Apr 2013 20:06:48 -0400
  ...Is there a source for those still?? While I am at it does any one repo the Black panel boards that deflect the air...