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Re: 3rd brake light?
Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 16:43:18 -0700
...This one has a mounting plate that I attached using the screw that holds the rear hatch curtain rod. http://www.cybertrails.com/~ahwahnee...
Spreading the damaged hatch opening?
Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
Thu, 3 Mar 2011 16:37:02 -0700
In the all-to-common right side swipe, the right rear corner of my Vanagon, about 2/3 the way up on the hatch...
What is fair continued
Historical mailing list - Scott Newland
Tue, 13 Aug 96 09:29:56 PST
...missing VW emblem from rear hatch, struts for rear hatch don't support it, needs one knob for stove, needs left side passenger seat...
rear hatch struts
Historical mailing list - Michael Schiesser
Thu, 10 Aug 2000 09:11:32 -0700
For those who feel the hatch struts are too strong, did you consider (re)replacing one of your two new ones with one of...
Re: Dipstick Popping Out / Oil Spray on Hatch
Historical mailing list - phil cain
Thu, 31 Jul 2003 07:24:53 -0700
...Then, the other day > after coming home off > the the freeway I had an oil spray all over my rear > hatch when I got...
Re: Acoustic properties of common materials
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 2 Jan 2007 14:56:48 -0500
...I used a under hood sound blanket from a late Buick for the rear hatch.It is light and very good($5).The hatch...
That pesky rear hatch lock!
Historical mailing list - PB
Mon, 8 Dec 2008 16:02:50 -0800
...and have to unlock the front door in order for the hatch to unlock! I'm just now starting to "master" the ventilation sliders...
Re: Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail?
Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
Tue, 5 Mar 2002 07:54:00 -0800
...Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail? Okay, more than you ever wanted to know about hatch struts ... Here's what I have...
Re: DOG IN THE HATCH
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 29 Dec 2005 17:50:59 -0600
...park, you can open up the rear hatch (and if you have two >>heavy duty hatch struts it will actually stay open...,).., and then...
Mellow Yellow all better now
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:00:04 -0700
...The hatch repair is flawless, the new panel looks, well, brand new. My mechanic had a rear bumper he was throwing away that was...
Re: [Syncro] Replacement for hatch panel?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 2 Feb 2009 01:01:44 -0800
...I have also seen a Vanagon with aluminum diamond plate pattern screwed into the rear hatch. That will be a bit more expensive if...
Re: Differences between Passenger and Camper Syncros
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
Wed, 8 Oct 2003 13:48:05 -0700
...1) The driver of the Japanese hatchback was really, really bad. 2) The Japanese hatchback needed work... a lot of work. Cheers, Jeff -----Original...
Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
Historical mailing list - vw woody
Thu, 16 Oct 2014 10:17:55 -0500
...It simply wraps around the hatch with velcro straps and stakes to the ground. It takes minutes to set up and tear down. It...
Re: Rear hatch covering
Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
Thu, 5 Dec 2002 11:15:03 -0700
...Rear hatch covering > > > Hello Volks, > > I am in need of some help, finding an accessory for our 1978 > VW van, which might lend it...
Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports WARNING!
Historical mailing list - neil
Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:32:38 -0400
...no bikes etc. ) van hatch work properly. I might have simply gotten lucky with the end result, but as it appeared that both cartridges...
Re: Rear hatch release thoughts
Historical mailing list - Rob
Thu, 7 Feb 2019 16:56:28 -0500
...This lets those of us without a rear hatch release have one. > > I’m looking forward to this. I like the idea for safety...
Re: rear access hatch adjustment
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:17:50 -0500
...rear access hatch adjustment Hi listers, This seems like a silly question but it is certainly vanagon related so I'll go for it...
Rear hatch struts
Historical mailing list - developtrust
Sun, 24 Feb 2002 09:49:38 -0800
Thanks to all who responded with how to get that ball joint off on the rear hatch struts. I bought two from derekdrew@rcn...
Rear hatch window squarter
Historical mailing list - C Snyder
Sat, 18 Feb 2017 13:01:36 -0500
How do you replace the window washer squatter? Does it just twist off or what. Mine is stopped up and ordered a new one...
Re: Pastel White Van TOAST Photo LINK
Historical mailing list - joel walker
Mon, 21 Dec 2009 16:01:55 -0600
Subject: [VANAGON] Pastel White Van TOAST Photo LINK > http://picasaweb.google.com/rogerwhitt1/2009December14VanagonWreckWamsutterWy?feat=directlink what happened to the rear hatch?? unca joel
Re: Stripping a Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:40:51 -0700
...I've also been looking for a hatch curtain rod.
Re: Back Door Bonk
Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
Thu, 16 Nov 1995 11:32:00 -0800 (PST)
JC WhipMe advertises these struts for the back hatch of a Vanagon, for $20 each plus shipping. About the lowest price I've seen...
Re: Tail lights? 3rd brakelite source
Historical mailing list
Sat, 28 Aug 1999 01:56:20 EDT
fyi, all, the 3rd brakelite from a early-mid 90's chevy S-10 pickup works great on the top of the vanagon hatch...
Re: FS: Set locks w/ keys: ignition, all handles & rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
Fri, 17 Nov 2000 15:18:34 EST
The Bus Depot set sounds like a fabulous deal if istill available. But I guess it isn't now. BenT
Re: Orange Liquid on Rear Hatch
Historical mailing list - rpc
Sat, 16 Dec 2006 19:09:38 -0800
...Hi All, I dropped my van off at the tinting place and I noticed a bit of orange liquid on the back hatch. I...
Re: differences in '91 westys vs earlier westys
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:11:21 -0700
I don't recall the interior latch for hatch in my friends 91 Westy. The sink and stove unit lid changed before 91, so...
Re: [WetWesties] Great Vendor Response was Weird Hatch Struts?
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:30:04 -0700
On Thu, Apr 19, 2012 at 7:53 PM, PB <pbrattan@gmail.com> wrote: > Loren, > I need hatch struts for my 90 Westy. Would...
Re: left overs for sale
Historical mailing list - Steve Graham
Tue, 18 Oct 1994 09:23:02 CST
...hatch $ 20.00 (This is probably a fortune from VW.) > > Shipping not included. > Larry I would be happy to purchase the rear hatch screen...
Re: EV's and bikes-was EV'ers raid BR31
Historical mailing list - Michael Peters
Thu, 28 Aug 1997 17:35:03 -0500
...This EV is my wife's baby & I would be more than happy to put artificial gutters on the hatch but she might freak...
Where are the Archives?- Power Door locks inop
Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
Fri, 25 Sep 1998 10:52:02 -0600
...The drivers door will lock, but will not actuate any other locks, including the rear hatch. The passenger door lock will not move, it...
Re: more goofy mid year changes
Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
Wed, 18 Oct 2006 10:45:41 -0700
...I have an 87 syncro westy that has the recessed vw symbol > on > > the rear hatch. > > jason > > 87 syncro westy > > > > > > > > my 84 vanagon has...
Re: Coolant light blinking
Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
Sun, 24 Dec 2006 16:09:22 -0500
Would that account for the coolant on the rear hatch? Chris On 12/24/06, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote: > You need to...
Re: Pop top insulation
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:17:43 -0800
...LiMBO has another kind. > > > > My solution is less than $5.00 at Lowes > http://www.pbase.com/labusch/hatchlatch > -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1...
Re: Rear hatch - adding inside release
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Sun, 5 Dec 2010 18:46:29 -0800
...2010, Rob wrote: > >> I took pictures of getting to the rear hatch lock from the bottom and >> adding an inside release. I put the...
Was the Counterweight crank and the HP coatings WORTH IT?
Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:13:14 PST
...The hatch was warm and the compartment was hot. Result: The counterweight crank and the coatings are working GREAT so far. Robert _______________________________________________________ Get your...
For Sale 86 Syncro GL
Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 16:34:49 EDT
...For Sale 1986 Vanagon Syncro GL 2.1L,154K, White non-camper paint & Body OK, dent in rear hatch and bumper Needs work $2...
4 Bike carriers
Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
Sun, 15 Aug 2021 17:56:19 -0500
Can anyone recommend a 4 bike carrier that works on a ball hitch? I expect it might need to be secured to the hatch...
EuroVan_MV badget
Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
Tue, 24 Feb 1998 08:47:47 +0200
...Last weekend I saw an 'EuroVan_MV' badget on the rear hatch on a Transporter T4 (European edition of the EV). Helmut '80 Camper
Re: Needed: Sheet Metal around key on back hatch??
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Fri, 26 Jan 2001 15:35:22 -0500
Thanks to everyone who replied ---- I've got the piece coming Vancouver Island at a very reasonable price. Let the weekend commence! Doug
vanagon rear hatch jailbars on ebay.de
Historical mailing list
Tue, 8 Apr 2003 12:37:37 EDT
thought this may interest some.. pic comes up on the link.. not mine. http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2409696420&category...
Paulchen rack attachment question
Historical mailing list - Bob Paul
Sun, 1 Jun 2003 02:12:40 EDT
Anyone out there with an early style Paulchen rack describe how it attaches to the rear hatch? I gather no drilling is required? Thanks...
Ebay item - bike rack
Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
Sun, 17 Aug 2003 21:58:04 EDT
There's one of those cool Bell Sportrack bike racks for sale on Ebay for the Vanagon - hangs off the rear hatch. Search for...
Re: parts
Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
Fri, 23 Sep 2005 21:40:36 EDT
...front doors from a 87 will (and does) fit on a 80 vanagon as well as the rear hatch. BTDT Jim Moragn 86GL "breadbox"
Lois (slow)Lane
Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
Tue, 4 Dec 2007 09:46:52 -0800
Teri Hatcher's sweet ride! Looks like a late '70s Country Homes conversion. Used to have me one o' them actually. http://picasaweb.google...
Re: replacing engine mounts
Historical mailing list - Robert Harris
Sun, 22 May 2005 13:22:09 -0400
...You can take a nice strong 4"x4" board and place it across the open engine hatch pointing front-to-back with the end...
Re: Vanagon parts ...
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 20 Mar 2016 14:54:29 -0500
I have the rear hatch and the front door replacement metal. All from 82 diesel. Jim On Sunday, March 20, 2016, John Dillon <johndillon...
Re: Pop top insulation
Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:44:49 -0800
...Since I have no intention of leaving the van unattended with the hatch latch in place I'm not going to worry about it...
WTB:'66-'71 type II engine hatch
Historical mailing list
06 Jul 95 22:35:39 EDT
...hooray! Next on the agenda is to get rid of her bits of rust, including a new hatch, as her present one is dinged...
Re: vertical bike mounts on rear hatch???
Historical mailing list - mac stricklen
Thu, 9 Jul 1998 15:23:34 -0700
Fred Porter <fporter@EYRING.COM> wrote: > > Hi, > has anyone set up a bike carrying system on the rear hatch such that the > front wheels...
rear hatch bug screen
Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
Tue, 29 Jun 1999 13:35:30 -0400
...elastic to go around the edge of the opening when the hatch is up...kinda like a shower cap. Anyone ever make something like...
Re: fiamma bike rack
Historical mailing list - Davidson
Thu, 6 Jan 2000 08:50:09 -0800
...Does the T2 grip the bottom edge of the hatch door like the old Paulchens did? 5. Will the rear wiper work with the...
Re: rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Thu, 10 Aug 2000 20:13:43 -1000
...rear hatch Since it's almost Friday, sepecially on the east coast where thank god I'm not (sorry all you east coaster's...
Re: GRRRR! (was RE: Raising poptop with kayak on roof)
Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
Sat, 20 Mar 2004 17:35:19 -0500
The rear hatch has one on each side to make it easier for you to open it. They are slender black rods with polished...
Re: westy Water tank drain cap - same as rear hatch washer bottle cap
Historical mailing list
Wed, 29 Jun 2005 22:12:08 EDT
...window washer > reservoir will fit. > Haven't tried it. > > the rear hatch washer bottle cap will work on all '80-'86 (perhaps later?) westy...
Re: Film of oil all over back hatch
Historical mailing list - Mike Moon
Mon, 7 Nov 2005 14:07:38 -0500
...The oil all over the back of the hatch was reddish, so obviously in my case it was transmission fluid. After a few failed...
Re: 85 Vanagon head thumper
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 11 May 2007 09:41:26 -0400
...I did this mainly because I sometimes hang a bicycle from the hatch and with 2 heavy duty struts the hatch will stay up...
3rd brake light?
Historical mailing list - Kyle Davis
Thu, 27 Sep 2007 15:10:08 -0700
...Is there any benefit is using the back hatch off of a 1987 vanagon on a pre-1987 vanagon to utilize the third brake...
Re: Bike rack over rear window? Yakima Roof racks.
Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
Mon, 17 Feb 1997 08:22:54 -0800
...Has anyone had >experience with this type of rack? (It has straps that hang from the hatch, >and bottom braces that rest on the...
rear hatch struts needed
Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
Wed, 13 Nov 96 12:39:33 EST
Hey all, My '81 Vanagon needs new rear hatch struts. I know to beware of Suspander brand. I though I was gonna score some...
Re: Need Rubber Seal For Rear Hatch Release
Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
Thu, 12 Apr 2001 21:44:12 -0700
...need to find the > rubber seal that goes around the rear hatch release button. > > I have the latch to install, but need the seal...