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• Re: Are pop-up tops really necessary??
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 24 Feb 2006 13:10:48 -0800
  ...Much more air than the tiny Westy screened > windows let > in. Add a rear hatch screen and you can be pretty comfy in warm...
• Re: B-Quiet application in progress
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:59:23 -0400
  ...In 1988 the rear-most side windows have an added vent along the rear edge. It was necessary to shorten the glass in order...
• Re: Stereo/Speakers - review (kind of)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 21:25:05 -0700
  ...by the sound quality. > > I'm very pleased. > > Down side - of course the windows cranks! These speaker grilles are larger > than I thought and...
• Re: Whole Pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 29 Mar 2006 23:14:15 -0500
  ...that way and some have.But removing the > windshield, all side windows, rear hatch, sliding door, etc, cutting, > fitting, and welding all 8 pillars...
• Re: Air recirculator
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Mon, 4 Feb 2019 15:53:24 +0100
  ...Air recirculator > > You probably have the black vents in the rear side windows? > > In that case yes, the door vents are taped shut, and...
• Re: [vanagon] Does anyone know this van?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Apr 1999 01:06:07 EDT
  ...It has DeadHead stickers in the windows, it had some drapes made of pasiley material, also a table cover of same material, the two...
• Re: "Favorite Vanagon Features" (& least-favorite)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 14 May 2005 22:28:19 +1200
  ...Light & wiper switches on wrong sides (dangerous & typically European in RHD) Front indicators too low, too small Fragile window-winder handles Engine Transmission Brakes...
• Re: Watch Those Out of State Plates and Don't Take any Crap
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 19:39:01 -0400
  ...and don't block lights or windows or license plates and stay within the confines of the side view mirrors. Dennis -----Original Message----- From...
• Cutting a Vanagon into quarters!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall (Fast Forward)
  Mon, 16 Apr 2001 21:29:27 -0700
  ...cut was done where the rear opening of the sliding door stops across the window on the other side. Total time - 2 minutes! Cut...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:55:46 -0700
  ...of paper to test the seal tightness I find that the sides > and top of the hatch seal very tightly, but the lower edge...
• Re: Surfboards and other near disasters
  Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
  Tue, 28 Aug 2001 09:42:40 -0400
  ...to lean out the window and check things out on the roof (no fair pulling over to the side on a road rip!) i...
• Re: Ventilation Controls
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 29 Jan 2002 19:09:53 -0700
  ...of the dash, and two small ones on each side for the side windows). > The next one controls the temperature of the heating system...
• SA 10 seaters
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 10:11:58 +0200
  ...these >little "jump seats" face backwards, and the occupants can't get out by them- >selves (someone has to open the rear hatch from...
• Re: Crutchfield- lots o Vanagon speakers, any fit?
  Historical mailing list - woody
  Wed, 27 Jun 2001 18:27:21 -0500
  ...or no > mods? That window crank is just a hairs width away from the speaker grills. > Also is the rear speakers in the Westy...
• Re: Koblenz Type 2 meet photos - check these out, youre missing some cool pics!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 01:07:42 EDT
  ...also notice the bubble lexan/plexiglass covers over the side windows? what are they for...? also check out some of the really cool wheels...
• Re: Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 26 Feb 2007 11:31:30 -0800
  ...it's leaking from the rear upper vents. There was > nothing to indicate that it was a window leak. > > On 2/25/07, Jason...
• ~~~~~Does anyone have 84'vanagon ETKA PDF file?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 14 May 2001 21:47:25 -0700
  ...Rear/side WIndow seals NEW! Pop-Top: NEW seals, clean canvas, polished fiber glass Needs speedo, gas lines,+tune-up (Im working on it...
• Re: FS
  Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 16:15:33 -0800
  ...compartment cover 15.00 > > Windshield 50.00 > > Rear interior Covers 40.00 > > black & silver side sliding windows black set > 65.00 silver set 25...
• 88 Westy FS in NJ- $12000
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 10:26:59 -0400
  ...Has a newer three window canvas and a nice CD player. There is some rust in the rear hatch and the two front steps...
• VW Routan impressions
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Sat, 20 Mar 2010 19:27:43 -0700
  ...I found rear visibilty was poor, and side mirrors too small for such a large vehicle. The 6 speed auto shifted cleanly, but often...
• Re: 67 or older split
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 18:53:12 -0500 (CDT)
  ...I have this gem I am selling for $450.00 For Sale ~~~~~~~~ 1966 VW MicroBus - Standard Bus with 6 rear windows, stock 1500cc engine...
• Re: Stripping '87 Westy to paint
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 14:42:00 -0400
  ...the rain gutter for the driver's side, in front of the > >> driver's door windows, is different from the others. Rather than being...
• Re: how to cool a poptop?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart
  Thu, 11 Jun 2015 19:55:58 +0000
  ...the luggage rack.  The rear hatch door window curtain is on.  I put a screen door cover over the rear hatch door opening.  I...
• VW Campertop dreams
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 23 Oct 2006 17:04:26 -0700
  Yes, the Adventurewagen top is too massive and double sided to boot. Part of why that is was to allow a double bed upstairs...
• Window Trim Install - Details & MisInfo in Archives
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 16 Jul 2000 23:56:57 EDT
  ...I went up to several Vanagons and pushed (vigorously) on windshield, rear window and side windows. The glass withstood my efforts admirably. I then...
• FS: 1989 Westfalia full camper in S. Vermont
  Historical mailing list - Grant Braddish
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 06:55:39 -0500
  ...tears, window zippers work perfectly Two tables All curtains � including front snap in privacy curtain Rear snap in bug screen Both small window screens...
• FS: '90 Multivan
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 13:09:25 -0800
  ...It's a '90 Multivan Westfalia, sometimes called a "Weekender", 4 speed, A/C, PS, Power locks, windows, mirrors, alloy wheels, and fiberglass bumpers...
• Re: Last air cooled model?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 21:52:36 -0600
  ...it had full width rear seat and small > seat > against the driver's side wall adjacent to the rear seat that formed > an L...
• Re: [FIX] Sound deadening with B-Quiet products?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Mon, 10 Jun 2002 19:28:11 -0400
  ...Derek > OK - I am pulling the door panels off next weekend to re-wire my > windows and side mirrors, and while at it I...
• Re: � � � Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 03:01:25 EDT
  ...The rear low press problem is harder. Instead of trying to > fair that area how about an attempt to "curve the flow" in there...
• Air Mattress or Foam Pad?
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:48:47 -0800
  ...Since two thirds of your body rest on the rear cushion (assuming you sleep with your head towards the rear door) this works out...
• Re: questions about electric locks
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 00:24:33 +0200
  ...it also locks the rear and side doors (these do not generally corrode to push, as their is no water pouring in on them...
• Re: bay window vs waterboxer westy (long)
  Historical mailing list - Ben huot
  Wed, 16 Oct 2002 14:49:19 -0400
  ...The late (76-79)bay windows have a similar interior, everything on the left side and the passenger seat do pivot. But rarely equipped...
• Re: Buying the VW Shop: The Fantasy
  Historical mailing list - Charlie Callahan
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 01:40:33 +0000
  ...Plastic side windows! sheew... Charlie "Does owning more than one vw make one a shop?"C
• Re: NOTICE about "REPRO jailbars" some new parts vendors are selling
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 23 Dec 2006 11:44:25 -0800
  ...side window kit or a Doka kit. I'd buy it if the pricing is similar. I suppose I could cut-up a rear...
• Re: Camper Retrofit
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 12:16:55 -0400
  ...the rear, particularly for distance. I wouldn't omit the closet on the drivers side however, it doesn't obscure the window that much...
• Re: secure storage?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:51:46 -0500
  ...I pull the rear seat forward into a bed, there is a > space under the seat on the cabin side. I started thinking that...
• Re: REAR AIR CONDITIONER
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 21:00:05 -0700
  ...REAR AIR CONDITIONER dear air in the rear i too recently purchased an 1984 westie with air in the rear overhead storage area ... \ Step...
• Re: For Sale: 1991 Vanagon GL Double Door
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 27 Aug 2001 11:16:40 -0400
  ...4 New Yokohama LT195/75-14's - 164,770 km Drivers side window mechanism - 162,380 km AC Compressor - 152,188 km Regular oil...
• Re: For David E Most, (was: Re: by the way Joel, change the stats)
  Historical mailing list - David E Most
  Wed, 10 Jul 1996 18:21:59 -0400
  ...rear-facing seats behind the driver's & front passenger's seats? > Does it have a table that folds up from the driver's side...
• Re: Rear closet temporary removal
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:57:07 -0500
  ...to reglue without taking out the closet on the driver’s side rear. Jeff > On Oct 13, 2021, at 9:24 AM, Jim. Felder...
• Re: NVC hillbillies
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kirstein
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 11:28:14 -0500
  ...hillbilly fresh > off of his sister with the sticker in the rear window> "Burning gas and > hauling ass."> Where I live, not only do...
• Re: sunroof van interior baffle and roof deflector
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 11:06:04 -0900
  ...On the Audi or Passat we cure it by partially opening a side window and this may do it for the van as well...
• Re: heater core questions
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Tue, 19 Dec 2000 13:52:11 -0600
  ...they both >> appear the original units, the rear is extremely corroded at the bottom >> both sides at the steel crimp that holds them together...
• GW third break light install was Facebook doesn't work
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:10:22 -0400
  ...It was months ago but doesn’t it go something like this 1 cleverly run the wire under the window rubber over to the...
• Hello and for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Mon, 26 Jan 2004 23:24:40 -0700
  ...Both front doors Slider (needs a window) Most windows All seats--these have grey vinyl sides, and a cloth top--sort of a criss...
• Wing Vent Frames (for front glass)
  Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 02:25:28 -0800
  ...point, on both side, is bent outward, at the bottom-rear, as if someone, sometime, had forced open the vent windows more than they...
• Re: Ticking sound from rear wheel
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 15 May 2013 07:06:01 -0500
  ...Roll down your windows. Compare notes to > see which side the noise might be coming from. Drive the van in > circles to see if...
• FS, Utah
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 24 Mar 1997 09:06:14 -0600
  ...includ. sink, stove, fridge, pop-up top. Side awning. Radio cass, new battery, air cooled rear eng. 466- 2223, Monday-Fri. 8-5 Tom...
• ASI Aircooled Van
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Sun, 29 Sep 2002 21:05:59 -0700
  ...that maroon color) with a little bubbling and rusting around the side windows. All in all if you have a 2.0 l sitting...
• FS 89 bus in CT $1000
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 23 Mar 2004 19:43:15 -0600
  ...orig owner son scratched side in a parking garage, rust around rear window and around area effected by scratch, also at wheel wells a...
• Re: What's A Syncro Worth
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Sat, 9 May 1998 12:17:40 -0700
  ...outlet) outside tarp bicycle rack for rear In progress: replacing some front end bushings, new u-joints, side tent, maybe CB, looking for small...
• Re: Favourite Modifications
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 14 Aug 2005 10:44:11 -0500
  ...metal above and below the windows, and in the same spots on the curtains. Instant side and rear curtains and relative privacy. For the...
• LiMBO's Bimbos: Buses for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Mon, 13 Feb 95 12:24:03 CST
  ...storage lid, both on piano hinge, for cabinet on the side of rear bench seat; Dave Shirey, Box 151, Jarrettsville, MD 21084 (410) 557...
• Re: Cabriolet Freind
  Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
  Thu, 20 Feb 1997 10:53:12 -0500
  ...My driver's side door vent window was broken, > the top part of the door had been pried away from the window. My lock...
• Re: Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:04:11 -0400
  ...would be that on Hatches with Window Wipers, the Wiper Motor may > > add more weight to 1 side ~ > >> On 21 Sep , 2021, at 6...
• Double Cab on Ebay: Visual Inspection
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Tue, 5 Aug 2003 07:46:39 -0700
  ...Left side passenger window has been replaced with plexiglas bolted in without seals. Load shifts in pickup bed have dented floor, rear of cab...
• FS: '87 Vanagon Syncro w/ low miles and brushguard and 15" alloys
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 2002 12:21:16 EDT
  ...German Front Side window wind and rain deflectors Thule roof rack Pioneer Radio w/ cassette Upgraded front speakers Passat twin cup holder Dash console...
• Re: Heater Controls?
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Sun, 17 May 1998 01:34:52 EDT
  ...88 & newer have air exits at the back end of the rear- side windows that are allways open) Colors are used in the vent...
• Re: 1990 Carat with Analogue Clock?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 25 Apr 2012 21:29:26 -0700
  ...windows that don't > > open, no tach, no front armrests, metal dash, all vinyl interior panels, > > fewer interior lights, black painted metal bumpers > > > > Rear...