Skip to main content
Gerry | Vanagon
Checking account...
← vanagon.com home · Continue the discussion in the forum
VanagonEuroVan

Search messages and discussions

Clear search

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 32+: 60 results shown for Window.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

  • Re: known Vanagon problems
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Fri, 27 Aug 2004 13:14:13 -0400
    ...Slider outer handle breaking (early models) >Window moldings (chrome) turning ghastly dull yellowish >Slider top roller rattling >Window-winder handles breaking >Plastic headlight adjusters...
  • Re: Window Switches
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 9 Nov 2005 16:25:39 EST
    ...everytime i see a quantum in the junkyard i always pull the window switches out of it.. chris
  • Re: window seal needs
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Fri, 7 Apr 2006 19:31:19 -0400
    Shawn I can sell my old seals if you want them, they're for newer vans with the smaller sliding door window. Chris On...
  • MPG and AC - Mythbusters
    Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
    Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:27:33 -0600
    ...Apparently episode 38, Season 3, concluded that above 50 mph you get better mpg with AC on and windows up (drag factor), but below...
  • Re: Bus windows
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 7 Jun 2008 23:30:20 -0700
    ...Split > window busses-Fleetlines- were made in Brazil & I believe SA until much > later! Then of course you have the Aus. models & the CKD...
  • Barrett-Jackson
    Historical mailing list - Mark Milby
    Fri, 15 Jan 2016 17:05:30 -0500
    Looks to be quite a few 21 and 23 window buses going up for auction if anyone is in the neighborhood. http://www.barrett...
  • Re: Power window Motor
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 3 Aug 2011 14:48:39 -0500
    ...Jim On Wed, Aug 3, 2011 at 2:38 PM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>wrote: > Anyone have a good used power window motor...
  • Re: /Window Tinting. Cut the curtains
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:13:47 -0500
    ...If curtains are allowed, why not the tint? Most folks don't drive with the curtains over the windows. David McNeely
  • Re: Projektzwo console
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Mon, 9 Mar 1998 00:39:44 EST
    ...Kleinwagen@AOL.COM writes: << I am will be purchasing the rear quarter Power window from them >> rear quarter power window? for what? a vanagon?
  • Re: window screens
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Sun, 15 Jul 2001 09:33:51 EDT
    In order to have original Westy screens you need Westfalia-only sliding windows, on which the latches are positioned farther back on the glass...
  • Wanted: Westfalia insulated windows:attn European members
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Sat, 29 Nov 2003 23:57:50 -0800
    I'd love to find a full set of the insulated windows as commonly found on the Westfalia high-roof versions and others. Any...
  • Convert Power Windows to Manual ?
    Historical mailing list - Tom L. Salicos
    Sun, 3 Oct 2004 15:44:25 -0700
    I want to replace the power window regulators in an '87 GL with manual. Are the door frames compatible? Is this a large hassle...
  • sliding window rain screen - improved
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:47:26 -0800
    ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/vanagon-sliding-window-rain-screen-improved/ alistair
  • Missing window crank screws... what size?
    Historical mailing list - Dylan Kahler
    Mon, 5 Dec 2005 11:52:31 -0800
    Who knows what size screw attaches the window crank to its fitting on the inside of the front doors? I've finally purchased cranks...
  • front window sprayers
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Mon, 21 May 2007 12:53:29 -0400
    I'm having trouble with one of the front window sprayers for cleaning the windshield and wondering how do you get at them. Are...
  • Weakly Wing Windows
    Historical mailing list - SKP
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 16:22:00 -0700
    Hello all, The wing windows on my 87 have become loose enough that they don't stay open even at slow speeds. Is there...
  • Re: WTB, passenger side sliding window for westy
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Mon, 12 May 2008 14:19:48 -0700
    please tell us where you are, or where the window is required. >Anyone have for sale a passenger-side slider for a westy? Private...
  • Re: What kind of sliding window is not a vanagon window but looks a whole heck of a lot like one?
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 1 Jan 2015 12:04:47 -0700
    ...What kind of sliding window is not a vanagon window but looks a >>> whole heck of a lot like one? >>> >>> >>> Here's a picture...
  • Re: Upper Front Door Window Seal Showing Age
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Mon, 3 Sep 2018 17:18:27 -0700
    ...Easy project. >> > GoWesty link: >> > http://www.gowesty.com/product/door-window-seals/23441/seal-kit-for-front-roll-up-windows-?v= >> > Click Videos link...
  • Re: Window tint on sliders.
    Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
    Sun, 1 Jun 2008 00:52:20 -0400
    ...Removing the windows will make for a much easier installation and maybe they won't charge me more when they realize I have 2...
  • Re: Sliding Window Vent Covers
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Fri, 19 Apr 2002 15:23:50 -0700
    ...Sliding Window Vent Covers > > "> and click on:AIRVENT LOUVERED WINDOW INSERTS in > the >> midle." > > Yeah these are nice but they are NOT for the...
  • Re: SoCal Window Tint Referrals
    Historical mailing list - Gregory A Childs
    Sun, 22 Mar 2009 13:14:25 -0700
    Patti, I had my '91 Vanagon Camper windows tinted about two years ago for $250. The shop is in La Mesa, California (just east...
  • Re: Front doors Window screens in brown for sale
    Historical mailing list - Dean S
    Sat, 18 Jul 2020 15:23:51 -0400
    SOLD On Sat, Jul 18, 2020, 11:54 AM Dean S <predsmaniac@gmail.com> wrote: > I have a nice set of window screens for...
  • Re: Curious about my jealousy window;
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 28 Apr 2014 08:47:45 -0500
    Bryan, were you jealous of the jalousie windows in the old buses? :-) mcneely ---- Bryan Feddish <uprightbassghost@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > I bought my “new” jealousy...
  • Re: sliding rear window for transporter
    Historical mailing list - Jason Kirk
    Tue, 8 Feb 2005 23:02:59 -0800
    ...Lumber into cab? How about lumber over tailgate? Ventilation? How about side windows? Getting from inside the van to outside the van without "leaving...
  • Power window not working...
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 13 Jun 2007 19:12:57 +0000
    I have an '88 Westy with a driver's power window that is not working. It seemed to be sticking when first trying to...
  • Was: Dometic.. Flame Window. Now: Flame Window Butts up Against Box?
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Tue, 5 Jun 2012 10:27:19 -0700
    ...Since the gasket at flame window was mangled, I made an assumption. On the Dometic 182, does the flame window normally butt up against...
  • Re: Need window cranks
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:34:16 -0400
    ...Need window cranks Does anyone have or know where I can get at a good price the original window cranks, not the after market...
  • Re: ???Sliding Window???
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 22:50:08 EDT
    ...Is it possible to remove the fixed light of the sliding window on a Vanagon without damage to the frame nor the glass? After...
  • Re: Chrome window strip trim replaceing
    Historical mailing list - andrewbell
    Wed, 2 Jan 2002 22:19:01 -0600
    ...It'll look better, I swear! http://www.bellfamilytree.org/vw AB brian Honan wrote: > I had one of my rear windows busted out...
  • Re: opening rear windows?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 20 Jun 2002 17:47:04 -0400
    ...Is there a way > to > get an opening rear side window for these things? > thanks I think the South African buses had rear windows...
  • Re: Removing interior heat (was window tint physics)
    Historical mailing list - Steve Delanty
    Sun, 9 Mar 2003 09:23:39 -0800
    ...It mounts between the window glass and the top of the >door opening and is held in place by the glass. Maybe someone else...
  • Sliding window latch
    Historical mailing list - Neil Crawford
    Fri, 28 Mar 2008 10:07:57 -0700
    ...remove the window to clean and refurbish and am wondering if there's a place to buy ANY of the assoicated window parts (i...
  • Re: replacing window glass seals
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 16 Nov 2013 10:49:54 -0600
    ...replacing window glass seals I found two windows with leaky seals this summer, the rear hatch and the sliding door windows. So I planned...
  • Re: Two questions about doors and rear hatch glass
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Wed, 1 Jun 2011 12:10:57 -0400
    ...The windows got smaller in the newer doors as well. On the older doors, the windows were the same size as the opposite side...
  • Re: /Window Tinting. Cut the curtains
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:04:16 -0400
    ...so the border guys don't see what I have in the van! Actually, I have a nice 30% window tint, bronze, on all...
  • Free Parts: Power window motor and voltage regulator
    Historical mailing list - JohnR
    Mon, 3 Apr 2000 08:27:49 -0500
    Hello, The power window cable in my 90 Multivan got all screwy on me & I ended up buying a whole new power window unit...
  • Re: Power Window Issues on a 90 Carat
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Tue, 23 Dec 2003 11:31:19 -0600
    ...Can you tell what's going on from this description? Jim > > All, >> >> I need help with the power windows on a 90 Vanagon Carat...
  • Window handles
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Jul 2026 13:15:56 +0000
    ...My front door window cranks need to be replaced.  I am looking for metal ones that stand away from the door so it misses...
  • Re: Middle window, Reversing sides
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Fri, 14 Aug 2015 12:54:34 -0700
    Right, 80-84 you can swap the sliding windows left and right. After that, no. The van I had like that did let water...
  • Re: Auto maintenance software recommendations
    Historical mailing list - Elmer J Flamer Jr
    Sun, 15 Jul 2012 05:36:22 -0700
    ...Automotive Wolf LoneWolf-Software.com Windows XP. Vista, and Windows� 7
  • Where to buy window rubber
    Historical mailing list - jesse lee reynolds
    Fri, 6 May 1994 01:37:43 -0500 (EST)
    Is J C Whitney the cheapest place to get window rubber seals? They were asking $78 for the front one alone! Jesse Reynolds jeslreyn...
  • WTB: sliding glass window pane
    Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
    Wed, 30 Dec 1998 08:39:53 EST
    ...sliding glass window pane only, Have all other parts. Using Plexiglas right now WTB: the bulb sockets for the rear l&r sidemarkers mine...
  • Back side windows
    Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
    Mon, 7 Jun 1999 08:57:34 -0400
    My Dad's '91 Westy has these black vent thingies at the back of the side rear windows. My '87 Syncro does not. Does...
  • Rust Repair Rear Window.
    Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
    Fri, 26 May 2000 10:46:12 -0500
    I need to repair 2 rust spots that are under the rubber on my rear window. Can I reuse the rubber? What makes the...
  • window cranks for an 85
    Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
    Fri, 12 May 2000 18:48:36 EDT
    Does anyone have any BROWN window cranks lying around? I just broke my drivers side (of course). Please email me if you want to...
  • Re: Looking for Power Windows Regulator!
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Birk
    Fri, 22 Dec 2000 11:39:55 -0500
    I have a left side window motor, regulator cable mechanism is shot. If your motor only is bad, this will fix. Jeff Birk '89...
  • for sale: vanagon side windows w/ screens - fit all '80' 84 vans
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 16 Nov 2003 20:36:35 EST
    ...vanagon sliding side windows w/ screens - fit all 80-84 vanagons. from a westy. have right and left. yes i can ship chris se...
  • factory window screens?
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Mon, 26 Jul 2004 19:59:57 -0400
    does anyone know if the window screens in this picture are a factory item or a after market item? if you know of a...
  • Re: Window Tinting - What Really Works? - cooling, shades, curtains, solar gain
    Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
    Thu, 21 Jul 2005 06:33:32 -0700
    WOW - thanks for the education!! Glad we never wasted money with window tints. Good, useful info - and learned something, too. Sharon & Bob Mendonca 88...
  • Power window motor/regulator needed
    Historical mailing list - David O'Bryan
    Sat, 23 Feb 2008 19:07:46 -0500
    I'm in need of a good condition power window motor (or ideally a full passenger side regulator and motor unit). Does anyone have...
  • Jalousies or Vanagon Windows at Westies at Watkins
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 4 Oct 2007 03:19:46 -0400
    Hi All, Does anyone who is attending Westies at Watkins have one or more solid glass rear side windows for sale? What about one...
  • Re: Looking for Vanagon Rental
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:40:32 -0600
    ...http://www.northeastcampers.com/ http://www.vermontcampers.com/ _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. http://www.windowslive.com/messenger...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:42:56 -0700
    ...Sliding window idea >>>>>> >>>>>> For years I've been considering how to make the back windows on my van >>>>>> open, so that my dog can...
  • Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Tue, 9 Apr 2002 00:12:04 -0400
    ...Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!! > > > > > > > > > > what is the window screen door stuff that we can use to replace > > the > > > strips, > > > > brand...
  • Re: Isenglas Windows [NVC]
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 30 Jul 2006 22:44:30 -0500
    ...The eisenglass used to be used as side windows in early cars, windows on lanterns because of the ability to stand high temperatures, windows...
  • Re: replacing window glass seals
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Tue, 19 Nov 2013 13:06:35 -0800
    ...I went and pulled out the sliding door window this morning and was pleased with what I found. A little bit of rust in...
  • Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
    Historical mailing list - dylan
    Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:35:30 -0800
    I agree with Ken when it comes to stock cable type window regulators. I have seen a screw type regulator for the Vanagon that...
  • Re: Window Screens
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Fri, 30 Jan 2004 16:53:17 -0800
    ...Put the magnets around the window (cut them every 8" or so and leave 1/4" gaps if you want to easily fold the...
  • Re: window part needed
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Thu, 13 Sep 2007 09:12:47 -0700
    ...On 9/13/07, Brian Honan <cartruckbus@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi there, > > I am in Big need of a part for my window winder...