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• Air conditioning usage and effectivness of window tinting?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin P Gilleran
  Tue, 9 May 2017 11:26:41 -0700
  ...I am trying to maximize the effectiveness of the air conditioning and wonder if other folks can weigh in on the various window films...
• Re: Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:23:20 -0500
  I've had the Italian(?) aftermarket window winders for years now, and have no big issues with them. Granted, speaker space is tight, and...
• Re: Rear Window Defroster Strips Pretty Much Fugeddaboutit?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:02:11 -0500
  Had some frost on my windows this morning (just below freezing). My strips still work, but slower than they used to. Jeff > > From: Rocket...
• Re: Is it safe to pull out the chrome window strips?
  Historical mailing list - SpaceKommander
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 18:57:33 -0500
  ...Unless you are up clse and nit-picking - the 'ugly chrome window strips" magically vanish and you have euro black window rubber. Cost is...
• Front window screens?
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 14:08:44 -0800
  Hi there, I recently saw screens that fit the front windows of westys/vanagons--they were either steel or aluminum, black, and had louvres...
• Re: What causes those windows to open...
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 11:39:19 EDT
  ...I was wondering how I can tighten them. >> IIRC there is an adjusting nut on the clamp which holds the window pivot. It is...
• Installing Ekta on WinXP error message
  Historical mailing list - jbclem1
  Wed, 19 Oct 2005 22:14:54 -0700
  ...16 bit Windows subsystem C:\Windows\System32\autoexec.NT The system file is not suitable for running MS-Dos and MS Windows applications ============================================= I...
• Re: Safari type window?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 21:15:24 +0200
  Mark & Kate Sheflo wrote: > Has anyone attempted to make a safari type window for the rear window > of a Westy. Hinged at the top...
• Re: now, how do I get the window out?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Aug 94 10:42:41 bst
  ...Now the Window, right? No way. >To get any angle on that sucker it looks like you got to rip out the window >scraper...
• Re: Leaking door vent windows?? How to fix?
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:38:47 -0500
  ...Leaking door vent windows?? How to fix? | |The driver-side vent on our 88 westy has an annoying wind noise. The seals |look perfect...
• Re: Hard water spots on Westy windows
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 29 Aug 2004 22:55:57 -0700
  Doesn't steel wool scratch the window? Mike On 8/29/04 10:40 PM, "Stan Wilder" <wilden1-1@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > Just use...
• sliding window 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - gary hradek
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:32:25 -0800
  What is the deal on these windows. Some are half and half and others are one third and two thirds. What went where if...
• Need window cranks
  Historical mailing list - dj
  Sat, 18 Jul 2009 17:05:08 -0700
  Does anyone have or know where I can get at a good price the original window cranks, not the after market ones for my...
• Re: Bug screen for front windows idea
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 23:24:31 -0400
  ...This allows to lower window just a bit and still be safe here in PR.
• Re: window trim
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 14:52:41 EDT
  if you all are referring to the faded plastic (fake chrome) window trim inserts, ive removed them all on my '84 van, and have...
• Need window regulator
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Wed, 21 May 2003 20:55:23 EDT
  Hi, I have a friend that is in need of a Power window regulator DR side. anyone with one for sale or in knowlege...
• Is there a clear window to look at the refridgerant in the air conditioning systems?
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 10:59:42 -0500
  My mechanic told me to find a clear window to look into the air conditioning lines. Is there one? Where is it?
• for sale: vanagon sliding side windows w/ screens
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 9 Jun 2003 13:28:14 EDT
  for sale; vanagon sliding side windows w/ screens. fit ALL vanagons. from westys. include rubber seal. easy to pop in w/ basic tools (screwdriver...
• vanagon.com sticker spotted in Littleton
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Fri, 6 Jan 2006 18:29:54 -0700
  on the side-back window of a dark grey westy w/ tinted windows. it was right in front of the post office. just curious...
• Re: Black window seals for cheap!
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 15:28:30 -0700
  Here's a super cheap way to get "acceptable" looking window seals. http://home.comcast.net/~jboldway/VW_cosmetic.htm I've just started...
• WINDOW Winder Track Parts NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:14:27 -0400
  Hi, Does anyone have parts for a drivers side window track, I nedd a plastic piece. I have a picture that I can send...
• removing sliding side windows -was removing tint
  Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
  Sun, 15 May 2005 21:20:32 EDT
  ...I have all the windows removed, and nearly all the tint scraped off. It was exactly like everyone told me, smelly, tedious, not hard...
• Re: Screen for non-camper
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:34:05 -0700
  ...I understand that there are aftermarket screens which can be locked in place for the non-camper sliding windows, and then there are improved...
• '81 Window seal & weather stripping kits?
  Historical mailing list - Lee Wood
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 11:24:20 -0800
  ...But I have no idea where to find sets of weather stripping for the wind-up windows and seals for the other windows that...
• Re: Fitting a jaleosy windiow
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 14:44:05 -0400
  ...I scored a really nice jalousy (sp?) window from a bay and I know these can be modified to fit my 83 Westy, Does...
• Re: Brown window crank wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sun, 18 Aug 2013 18:05:30 -0700
  ...I actually have one, brand new, original VW brown window crank, w/chrome ring somewhere on the shelf. Not really interested in selling though...
• Re: insulated window blanket prototype
  Historical mailing list - forum email
  Sun, 10 Mar 2013 23:08:23 -0400
  ...Bell" <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > My wife sewed up a insulated window blanket today - I had an idea, I got > the material, she did...
• parts needed
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 22:45:54 PST
  ...I need an antenna, passengere power window switch, and a Wolfsburg emblem. The dealer wanted $88 for the window switch. OUCH. If anybody is...
• Re: front window washer?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 12 Feb 2000 01:54:20 +0100
  ...The one in the rear is for the rear window. PerL 87 Syncro 112i Chad and Jen wrote: > I'm curious about my front...
• jalousie windows in a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
  Tue, 29 Aug 2000 12:12:36 -0400
  ...they are the crank out windows with the full screen found on the bay window busses. But I have a vanagon and am interested...
• Re: window tinting
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Sat, 4 May 2002 19:08:46 EDT
  ...Not even on the rear windows. This seams a little strange to me, since so many new SUV`s come with very dark tint...
• Re: Is there a clear window to look at the refridgerant in the air conditioning systems?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 27 Jun 2003 09:33:16 -0700
  ...Is there a clear window to look at the refridgerant in the air conditioning systems? My mechanic told me to find a clear window...
• Window weatherstip question - 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - karen d
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 14:12:16 -0700
  The drivers and passenger windows...bottom external weatherstip piece which goes on bottom piece of window and up about 2 inches has been eaten...
• Re: right vent Window Glass
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Mar 2005 02:22:39 EST
  ...the car > stereo face, they smash your window. > > I need to get a right front triangle window. Auto glass place wants > over $150. Any...
• Re: Bus windows
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sat, 7 Jun 2008 09:23:37 -0400
  ...BZ, you mean VW buses everywhere in the world except Brazil and > some places VW of Brazil supplied. > The curved corner windows could be...
• Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 06:19:58 -0500
  ...WTB power window motor driver's side > > > Hi, > I have an 89 Westy Syncro and have to replace the power window motor on the...
• Removed windows...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sat, 27 Sep 2014 21:17:36 -0400
  Hi all, I thought I'd put out there that I spent the day today removing the windows from my '87 Westy in preparation...
• window does not roll up
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:34:45 -0800
  Dear List, I went to roll up my window today, and it went up an inch, made some kind of pop/clunk, and then...
• Re: electric windows trick
  Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
  Thu, 11 Sep 1997 08:59:00 -0600
  SyncroBeast re> electric windows trick huh, wa. Well I'll be I never knew that. Thanks. Now as to why this happens. Actually it...
• Rust around window openings
  Historical mailing list - David Crook
  Wed, 6 Oct 1999 15:37:41 -0400
  ...Both are automatics both are air-conditioned and both have rust around parts of the window opening. We want to semi restore them to...
• Re: Removing reaer window
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 20:35:56 +1200
  Removing the (what was once) chrome window trim and carefully >pyring the seal away, or is that gonna leave me with a broken window...
• Re: Requesting - Tips & Tricks for Rear Side Window R&R
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:51:40 -0500
  ...Lie on your back inside the van, use your feet to press the window out with your feet, starting in the corner where the...
• Power Window Switch All of Sudden Dead? 88 Wolfy
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:16:01 -0400
  ...with all the windows up! I was dying from the heat. I must figure this window thing out. Any help would be appreciated. Checked...
• Re: Suburban Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 23:58:28 -0500
  ...hold the red button down then stick some flaming item in the pilot lighting window. looks like the window with the two wing nuts...
• Re: Window tint on sliders.
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 27 May 2008 21:39:16 -0400
  ...The poor dude has NO idea what your van looks like or how many windows it has :-) And how could he really... Cheers, Doug...
• Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:15:51 -0700
  ...T2 rear window install, anyone? Hi to all the masters of this Great List, I am trying to install a T2 left rear window...
• Re: removing side window & saving seals
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Mon, 18 Oct 2004 06:10:55 +0000
  ...lay on back with feet on window. >>2. apply pressure with feet on corner of window. >>3. have buddy catch window as it comes...
• Re: parts are parts?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 16 Oct 1998 00:20:43 -0700
  ...I agree totally, the windows are different, but so is also the body line on the doors, just beneath the glass, they swing up...
• Re: Sliding window "fuzz strip"
  Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:52:05 -0400
  ...Those are both missing from the rattling window, but not missing from the not rattling window. This appears from the ETKA illustration to be...
• Re: Those two vents behind the rear window
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 1 Jan 2004 11:59:46 -0800
  Which vents? In the window or on the body? Some Vanagons have vents on the back of the window that allow air out - so...
• Re: Looking for the plastic power window switch holder on the drivers side
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Fri, 5 Jun 2009 13:55:18 -0700
  ...I no longer have the Vanagon with power windows. So...check the junkers first. Check the switch with your voltmeter before you buy it...
• Re: Power Window Regulator Crunch!!
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 11:57:07 +0200
  Volks, On Thu, 1998-07-16 03:52:56 EDT, Erlaz@aol.com wrote: > Has anyone had a problem with their power window regulators...
• Re: '90 power window problem...
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Mon, 7 May 2001 09:37:39 -0400
  John Gladu wrote: >How is the cable *supposed* to connect to the window clamp at the >base of the window? The cable has a...
• Re: window tint
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:32:05 -0800
  ...I don't have a very personal LIMO > tinting guy. >> > > Cost me about $75 to tint 5 windows. Makes it > worth it for me...
• Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 13:39:43 -0500
  ...85 already, thanks! One or two owners have transplanted sliding *middle* windows into the rear... Wouldn't do any good on the driver's...
• Window tint
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 25 Nov 2014 13:29:42 -0800
  Son's considering a light tint on the '87's rear windows (not driver's or passengers for now), which already have a very...
• Re: Window tint
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Thu, 27 Nov 2014 16:13:03 -0500
  I'm trying real hard to make a decision on tinting my windows now that Jackie Brown is going in for a full restoration...
• Re: Jealousy window screen idea
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Wed, 23 Apr 2014 14:54:58 -0400
  The Samba bay window bus forum should have your answer: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/search.php?search_keywords=Jalousie&search_forum=5...
• Re: Power window disaster, help needed! (update)
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Wed, 3 Aug 2011 17:28:00 -0400
  ...ve had to operate a Westy bus with a shimmed up window on a stop every few miles and pay style toll road in...
• For sale: louvered jalousie side windows w/ screens that fit vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 18:31:56 EDT
  ...a pair of louvered jalousie crank open side windows w/ screens that can fit a vanagon.. they come w/ instructions on how to make...