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  • Re: DIY windshield de-icing solution?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 9 Feb 2014 16:37:14 -0800
    ...clear and you are > driving resist the temptation to keep using the defroster to keep the > windshield warm. After you park that warm glass...
  • Re: windshield repairs
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 19 Apr 2002 22:53:49 -0500
    ...As > soon as they put the suction cup on and pressurized the epoxy the windshield > cracked clear to the pillor. > Its worth a try...
  • Re: leaky windshield
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
    Sun, 31 May 2020 16:55:49 -0400
    ...the seal put > > the seal and glass back with sealant this time. > > 2. use some sort of clear caulking under the lip of the...
  • Re: troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations
    Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 17:17:57 -0500
    ...Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the |___/ pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the...
  • Re: Window tint removal
    Historical mailing list - John Nelson
    Tue, 24 Aug 1999 10:15:37 EDT
    > Does anyone know what kind of headache it would be to clear the TINT off my > windows and re-tint them so they can...
  • Re: New Member and questions
    Historical mailing list - Slloth
    Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:36:30 -0800
    ...Any experience installing and using the clear front turn signals I need one and am considering the clear "Euro" style? > > Also I am going...
  • Re: windshield
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 07:37:00 -0800
    ...the freeway that cracked the windshield clear to the edge. This time I used Cascade Auto Glass (Oregon) and got a new tinted windshield...
  • Re: Fridge more sensitive to low pressure than cooktop?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Sat, 6 Jan 2007 11:33:32 -0800
    ...The flame, which normally looks uniform and blue through the viewing glass, has a clear glowing red portion. Also, the amount of heat escaping...
  • Re: Side Mirror Surfaces
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:00:03 -0700
    ...convex passenger side mirror is definitely silvered on the back with > clear glass on the front. > > My Vanagon mirrors are manual. I got used...
  • Likes & dislikes about my Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 25 Apr 2001 21:15:53 +1200
    ...RHD vehicles -wipers sweep when washer squirted (damages dry glass when wipers run before glass wetted) -no intermittent on rear wiper -total lack of...
  • FS: A few Vanagon / Westfalia parts
    Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
    Thu, 6 Sep 2007 08:29:52 -0700
    I'm clearing out a few parts left over from upgrades to my '87 Westy. I'll be putting them on San Francisco/Bay...
  • Suggestions wanted - Vanagon Microfiche on 600 x 1200 dip scanner for sharing
    Historical mailing list - Blue Eyes
    Fri, 19 Feb 1999 16:58:57 -0600
    ...I just tried it and I'm surprised to find it's not appearing clear enough to read the text and numbers yet. I...
  • Re: halfmoons and stars- fixing windshield cracks
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 01 Jul 1995 13:50:34 -0400
    ...Also you'd be amazed how clear a new windshield looks compared to an old one with lotsa miles on it. Good Luck! Dave
  • !! MUST SELL !! 81 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Harris
    Sat, 2 Mar 2002 23:34:47 -0800
    ...Straight body, glass in good condition except the passenger wing window is missing. Engine runs great, tranny in good condition, fresh tune up and...
  • Various Vanagon Parts For Sale in Austin, TX
    Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
    Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:43:54 -0800
    I am still clearing out many of my larger Vanagon parts. I have the following items- GL Velour Front Seats- 2 black and gray...
  • Re: window gasket
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
    Sun, 31 Oct 1999 12:06:29 EST
    ...The molding had a grove in the outside face into which a clear PVC (which had a chrome like strip inside) was pressed into...
  • Re: acetone again
    Historical mailing list - Howard Allen
    Thu, 6 Oct 2005 08:02:27 -0400
    ...I tried an AMSOIL Cetane Boost bottle that was perfect but when I filled it, the thing turned translucent (was clear as glass) and...
  • Re: Side Mirror Surfaces
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:16:44 -0400
    ...convex passenger side mirror is definitely silvered on the back with > clear glass on the front. > > My Vanagon mirrors are manual. I got used...
  • Parts! In Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Sun, 18 Jun 2017 22:49:59 -0700
    Time to clear out the spares from Cunegonde's facelift now that she's running. Make an offer or trade for: Power front steering...
  • Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Fri, 30 Aug 2013 19:13:55 -0400
    ...I don't recall if I looked at the sight glass then. I probably just put in the recommended amount of refrigerant. When I...
  • Re: Aftermarket Fog Lights?
    Historical mailing list - Tom
    Tue, 10 Oct 2006 15:36:01 -0600
    ...a fairly thick, clear > plastic material made by 3M that you can cut to size and adhere to the > glass. No problems ever since...
  • Re: Chasing the Sun...or lack of it
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Sun, 6 Aug 2017 13:52:33 -0700
    ...but on the date, chances of clear skies are almost 100%. We are prepared with eclipse glasses and a solar filter for our telescope...
  • PARTS WANTED TO BY (LiMBO want ads) ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 19 Jun 96 21:04:16 CDT
    ...parking light lenses, round side clearance reflectors, 2r and 2y. floor mat. call Frank (813) 321-5802 (FL) 1972 Westy side mount tent, VGC...
  • Re: Painting Pop Top
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Thu, 13 Oct 1994 18:59:29 -0700 (PDT)
    ...The higher the quality the resin, too, the clearer it will be, but the really clear resins don't seem to have the strength...
  • Windshield Wipers Summary
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 29 Jan 1997 11:29:01 -0500 (EST)
    ...1 "Nothin's Better" glass polish: 1 Replace windshield: 1 "Dis-recommended": ------------------------------- Trico: 1 Tripledge: 1 Bosch: 1 And one Frenchman whose clearly NOT...
  • Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 4 Feb 2020 11:46:46 -0800
    ...I’ll double check his against these measurements and then create them. > > I have clear stock and a frosted piece. I might make a...
  • Re: Smokers car
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Thu, 26 Jul 2007 16:19:22 -0400
    BTW the best way to get smokers residue of glass is plain B&W balled up newspaper. That's what we used exclusively to...
  • Re: Speaking of water runoff...
    Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
    Fri, 26 Oct 2001 12:07:45 -0700
    Richard Bias wrote: >I sealed, very well, with clear silicone, between my wind shield and >the rubber window seal. I think you'd find...
  • Re: Aftermarket Fog Lights?
    Historical mailing list - jaime forero
    Tue, 10 Oct 2006 17:13:01 -0500
    ...a fairly thick, clear > plastic material made by 3M that you can cut to size and adhere to the > glass. No problems ever since...
  • Re: Looking for passenger side headlight housing
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 20 Apr 2015 17:04:31 -0500
    ...So, you're just looking for the glass? Jim On Mon, Apr 20, 2015 at 4:42 PM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) < kenwilfy@comcast...
  • Re: replacing window glass seals
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Tue, 19 Nov 2013 10:21:18 -0800
    ...I was just going to have a buddy hold the glass up in place firmly while I pull on the rope. I will have...
  • Re: Tom's rain sheds for side windows
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 4 Feb 2020 13:34:20 -0800
    ...I’ll double check his against these measurements and then create them. > > I have clear stock and a frosted piece. I might make a...
  • Re: small front table -> Laptop Mount
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Thu, 7 Feb 2008 13:37:37 -0800
    ...They clearly aren't as clum-footed as I, and are able to focus on middle distances between the 20 inches my reading glasses...
  • Speeding Ticket/Apologies/Definitions : No VW Content
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Mon, 18 Aug 1997 18:03:28 -0500
    ...The many serious replies for help in my contrived condition were doubly humorous to me, but I wished to clear up a few things...
  • Re: Driving/Fog Lights
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Mon, 10 Aug 1998 09:41:52 -0400
    ...Rainer Woitok wrote: > <snip> Thus use clear glasses to send as much light as your bulb produces > into the fog and let the fog...
  • Re: Windshields
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Sat, 2 Feb 2008 23:40:02 -0800
    ...Says right on the label along with the federal stuff about glass standards, etc. This one is definitely lightly tinted. Kinda cool... Jeff / San...
  • Re: replacing window glass seals
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Tue, 19 Nov 2013 09:54:49 -0800
    ...On sliders there is almost no clearance between the edge of the slider and the pinch weld . I start them at the bottom and...
  • Re: RedTek and the Sight Glass
    Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
    Fri, 30 Aug 2013 14:40:49 +0000
    ...Have you ever checked your sight glass? I keep coming back to that because I have heard conflicting stories. With an R-12 system...
  • Re: CD/MP3 Player suggestions
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Thu, 2 Jan 2003 10:16:33 -0500
    ...Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org \__, |\__,_|_|_| "To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the |___/ pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the...
  • Re: Isenglas Windows [NVC]
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 30 Jul 2006 20:13:05 -0400
    ...Yes it is Plastic, but it is top of the line zero distortion, Double Press Polish Clear that is buffed to a perfect clarity...
  • Re: Side Mirror Surfaces
    Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
    Wed, 20 Oct 2010 12:09:30 -0700
    ...The convex passenger side mirror is definitely silvered on the back with clear glass on the front. My Vanagon mirrors are manual. I got...
  • Re: troubleshooting tiico noise/vibrations
    Historical mailing list - Joel
    Wed, 1 Jan 2003 18:21:02 -0600
    ...Brodbeck (N8SRE) Ypsilanti, MI > / _` | | | | | | +----------------------------------------------------- > | (_| | |_| | | | @ cyberspace.org > \__, |\__,_|_|_| "To the optimist, the glass is half full. To the > |___/ pessimist, the glass is half empty. To the...
  • SS Headers
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:45:36 -0600
    ...It is a close fit to the rearmost body sheet metal but it does clear. #3. It has a lot on ventilation around the...
  • slider window removal (tint)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Thu, 2 May 2002 18:28:27 -0700
    ...There's dirt between the film and the glass especially in the far rear side corner on the right side. Still it looks better...
  • Re: Serious Saturday Potta Potti Question
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Sun, 22 Jun 2003 22:53:40 EDT
    ...Noticing the growing pile of Bud empties/spitoons and only a few of the clear glass Miller empties, I asked if the Miller outcast...
  • Re: Air Conditioner Question
    Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
    Thu, 21 Feb 2002 19:15:05 -0800
    ...In the early years, it wasn't much Freon to get a clear > > sight > > glass and R12 used to be cheap. Not anymore. My...
  • Sludge in Fuel Filter
    Historical mailing list - Beckham, Chip
    Mon, 11 Nov 2002 08:20:47 -0500
    ...I shook the residual fuel from the inlet side of the old filter into a clear glass jar. What came out can only be...
  • Hatch Deck Vent for Roof of Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Monsieur
    Sat, 17 May 2008 12:46:51 -0700
    ...or roofline in this case, and is glass not acrylic which can be either tinted or clear. The frame seems pretty robust. Only thing...
  • Re: New Wolz
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:13:50 -0700
    ...I'll drink a glass of Tokaji wine for his health. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jake de Villiers" <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY...
  • Power mirror question #2
    Historical mailing list - roger sisler
    Sat, 2 Dec 2006 15:31:12 -0800
    ...Loosing the clear coat , ect. About 3 people in the world would have wanted these green mirrors, this color and condition.The motors have...
  • Jalousie window rubber redeux
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 Apr 1996 13:36:57 -0700
    ...I stopped into the glass shop that is ordering the grey rubber "spline" gasket seal material that I hope to use around the camper...
  • Re: gas tank...
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Wed, 19 Jun 1996 08:57:29 -0700 (PDT)
    ...There are also versions with a clear glass bowl, so you could see when it needed to be cleaned. A barndoor gas tank looks...
  • Re: maps vs GPS
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:50:30 -0700
    ...safety, didn't help that I needed to switch glasses to see the thing clearly, and trying to press keys on the keyboard to...
  • Clear Vision!
    Historical mailing list - Harald Rust
    Thu, 11 Sep 2003 12:38:47 -0700
    ...For ultimate fahrvergn�gen, it helps to keep the windshield clear. So when I clean the vanagon windshield at the gas station, I always...
  • Re: Fuel filter redux once more again repeated etc
    Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
    Wed, 16 Aug 2006 08:43:08 -0700
    I've a clear plastic filter between the tanks and the square filter. FRAM G2. about $3CDN. I change it whenever I see any...
  • Re: insulated window blanket prototype
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 11 Mar 2013 08:24:50 -0700
    ...Thermal Transfer of cold through the Glass will Draft down from the glass. Anything inside has this issue, The cold out side of the...
  • Re: Friday rant: fabric stores and sewing
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Tue, 1 Feb 2011 20:34:24 -0500
    Just to be clear, they don't make sails out of sunbrella. (it would be a super low performance sail. Wouldn't keep its...
  • Re: Pop-Top Lift Assist
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 6 Apr 2010 20:42:31 -0600
    ...Measure 3 times and drill once for the holes in the sides of the fiber glass top where the upper shock end bracket attaches...
  • FW: vans, parts, engines, trannys, camper parts&MORE
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Tue, 9 May 2000 09:51:19 -0400
    ...memo bis punitor delicatum!" It's all there, black and white, clear as crystal! -Wonka -----Original Message----- From: JordanVw@AOL.COM [SMTP:JordanVw@AOL...
  • Fridge FUBAR - WORKING!!
    Historical mailing list - Jeremy Speer
    Mon, 2 Sep 2002 17:22:21 -0500
    ...I popped the piezo a couple of times while looking in the firebox glass. A bright blue spark was clearly evident, so, with a...