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• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 22:33:04 -0400
  ...Made grabbing it a >>>>>>>>>> tad easier. And >>>>>>>> yes, it >>>>>>>>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> My 86...
• stuff, like grab handles and courtesy lights and such ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 6 May 1999 14:30:53 -0700
  ...the sliding door. now they have something to grab hold of. i also added two more of these type grab handles in the low...
• Re: My door fell off last night
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 31 Mar 2020 22:20:38 -0400
  ...Lock it to be sure you don’t forget and grab the handle! Frankly, I suspect you could do this even with the hinge...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 04:52:49 -0800
  ...Ever seen paint scratches on the hardened paint finish on door handle recess in most cars? They endure the same sharp nail attacks by...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:36:59 +0000
  ...Made grabbing it a >>>>>>>>>> tad easier. And >>>>>>>> yes, it >>>>>>>>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. >>>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>>> My 86...
• Re: Tristar on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 20 Sep 2004 17:36:34 -0400
  ...Like mine, it has a leather boot on the shifter (never saw that on any other Vanagon), the neat grab handles intergrated lights like...
• Re: Hatch strut - D'oh! Bent it.
  Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
  Sat, 1 Jul 2006 16:11:42 -0700
  ...all the doors and windows. The rear hatch is open, and out of reach. I'm not real tall. So I grab the lowest...
• Re: Latest on speakers
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 12:19:49 -0800
  ...I found original speakers in an '89 in a local junkyard and grabbed them for my doors to replace the "upgraded' ones with the...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 05:08:18 -0800
  ...Ever seen > paint scratches on the hardened paint finish on door handle recess > in most cars? They endure the same sharp nail attacks by...
• 110 Volt shore power question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:24:18 -0400
  ...Made grabbing it a > >>>>>>>>>> tad easier. And > >>>>>>>> yes, it > >>>>>>>>>> was the spring loaded handle same as at the front off the door. > >>>>>>>>>> > >>>>>>>>>> My 86...
• Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 19:06:23 -0800
  ...Every door and panel. 8. Metal engine lid from a Diesel van (heavy, quiet with factory soundproofing, and basically fireproof) 9. Grab handles on...
• Re: window rubber: removing those unsightly plastic thingies
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 17 Jan 95 00:28:38 CST
  ...and removal of ALL inside mirrors, sun visors, grab handles, a/c housing, etc. easiest are the rear hatch and the rear sides. sliding...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 19:01:56 -0500
  The Vanagon's rear license plate access door is definitely the best place to introduce the halon. It'll flood the entire engine compartment...
• Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 20:48:47 -0500
  ...Every door and panel. > 8. Metal engine lid from a Diesel van (heavy, quiet with factory > soundproofing, and basically fireproof) > 9. Grab handles on...
• Pop-Top Cha-Cha---
  Historical mailing list - Terry K.
  Thu, 2 May 2002 00:40:02 -0500
  ...me, and grab onto the pop-top release / latch----and---Ah--HA !!!! This is it !!!!! Is the darn latches ( or handle's) that you...
• Re: The vanagon trail
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Nov 2022 21:22:12 +0000
  ...I recently order a sliding door handle and I forgot to ask. In the meantime I have a couple of front door handles if...
• Re: Door light
  Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
  Sat, 5 Jul 1997 19:40:47 -0400
  ...Removing the grab handle on the windshield pillar really helps. I took power from the fusebox, using a piggyback connector on the fuse for...
• Big John Flaherty Re: EuroVans have more passenger room
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Mar 2002 11:02:29 EST
  ...I bent the stops out of the way on the driver's seat so > it goes back further, and relocated the door grab handle...
• Electric Window regulator repair.
  Historical mailing list - boroko
  Mon, 28 Jul 2003 01:23:56 -0500
  ...Don't forget the double screws that hold the handle and the screw under the door opening handle (It's under the cover that...
• Re: SssssshhhhhhhhhhTHUNK!
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Tue, 20 Sep 2005 21:14:11 EDT
  ...by sliding the door slowly to the "almost just-about closed" position, but not yet latched, and then grabbing that handle on the inside...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 13:10:51 +0000
  ...Ever seen paint scratches on the hardened paint finish on door handle recess in most cars? They endure the same sharp nail attacks by...
• Re: The vanagon trail
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:37:58 -0800
  ...I recently order a sliding door handle and I forgot to ask. In the meantime I have a couple of front door handles if...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 16:17:46 -0800
  ...On 1/2/08 4:01 PM, "Mike" <mbucchino@CHARTER.NET> wrote: > The Vanagon's rear license plate access door is definitely the best...
• Re: porta-potti
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 11:05:18 -0400
  ...When I >shiftef my hands to carry the potti through the door, >I mistakenly grabbed the latch that holds the sump >section to the...
• Re: side door window knob tightening
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 8 Oct 2016 19:25:46 -0700
  ...Don't use it in the handle, rather hold it with vise grips or better yet 1/4" socket and 1/4" ratchet wrench...
• '71 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Thu, 21 Sep 95 20:54:31 UT
  ...Re-paneled the interior, doors, headliner, kick panels with door skins stained to match the wood grained "Westy" pieces. Added grab handles on doors...
• Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Wed, 5 Jan 2005 05:04:38 +0000
  ...Every door and panel. > > 8. Metal engine lid from a Diesel van (heavy, quiet with factory > > soundproofing, and basically fireproof) > > 9. Grab handles on...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Sun, 3 Jun 2018 16:51:42 -0500
  ...You could grab the back edge of the door and with a slight tug it would open. Used some silicon spray on a cloth...
• Re: Westy OEM fire extinguisher/Halon suppressant
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Wed, 2 Jan 2008 20:22:25 -0500
  ...Large > aircraft > > have a "firewall cutoff" T-handle on the instrument panel glareshield > that > > disconnects all powered electrical wiring and fluid systems (fuel, oil...
• Tyres... Snow? NO REDNECKS
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 22 Oct 1998 00:24:39 EDT
  ...I then drive away while the snow is up to my door handles and going over my hood (in my Audi Quattro, in fresh...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Sun, 3 Jun 2018 17:02:40 -0500
  ...You could grab the back edge of the door and with a slight > tug it would open. Used some silicon spray on a cloth...
• Re: Latest on speakers
  Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 15:27:47 -0500
  ...I found original speakers in an '89 in a local junkyard > and grabbed them for my doors to replace the "upgraded' ones with the...
• Re: Fun junkyard Saturday
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sat, 21 Feb 2009 20:54:40 -0500
  ...found the one remaining Vanagon (several bays still) and grabbed the passenger grab handle for my driver�"s side.� That van still has the...
• Re: [Syncro] SYNCRO FOR SALE, SEATTLE, needs MOTOR
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Tue, 4 Jan 2005 20:44:43 -0500
  ...Every door and panel. > 8. Metal engine lid from a Diesel van (heavy, quiet with factory > soundproofing, and basically fireproof) > 9. Grab handles on...
• Re: Friday Topic: Your Vanagon Accessories
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 2002 11:05:19 EST
  ...door upgrade, but unlike most people, i moved it back so it'd clear the glovebox BEFORE i drilled holes :<) -added the usual grab...
• Re: Speaking of modifications...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 01:31:34 -0600
  ...the sliding door. now they have something to grab hold of. i also added two more of these type grab handles in the low...
• stolen van
  Historical mailing list - earl smith
  Tue, 13 Mar 2001 12:14:37 -0800
  ...a grab handle on the driver door side. a yellow fog light on the body on the same side. a vacuum gauge mounted in...
• Van projects: show & tell
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:52:07 -0700
  ...Added grab handle on driver A post (very handy). 21. Hook up to auxiliary batter for solar panel charging. 22. Trickle charger for 110...
• Re: Quality Inverters
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 11:44:24 -0400
  ...Imagine grabbing a door handle with bare wet feet and lighting up. Yes, I am being extreme here but this can be a deadly...
• some stuff i did to my buses ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 23:53:35 -0600
  ...the sliding door. now they have something to grab hold of. i also added two more of these type grab handles in the low...
• Re: Bad plastic(s)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 3 Feb 2011 06:44:26 -0700
  ...Ever seen paint scratches on the hardened paint finish on door handle recess in most cars? They endure the same sharp nail attacks by...
• Re: List of mods that keep the Vanagon stock
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 17:12:09 -0400
  ...seat belts for the rear seat - Cup holders in the rear - Grab handle on drivers side - WBX upgrade like GoWesty's A couple of...
• Re: Quality Inverters
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 10:35:27 -0700
  ...Imagine grabbing a >> door handle with bare wet feet and lighting up. >> >> Yes, I am being extreme here but this can be a deadly...
• Re: Latest on speakers
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 12:49:13 -0800
  ...I found original speakers in an '89 in a local > junkyard and grabbed them for my doors to replace the "upgraded' ones > with the...
• Re: Stripping a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 10 Sep 2009 21:02:17 -0700
  ...a straight rear bumper if it has one sliding door outside handle ! oh, this one for sure - the sliding door inside panel. ( there are...
• Power window regulators removal tips and instructions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 12:25:59 -0600
  ...Where you removed the vent, grab the door panel. Make sure you grab as close to a fastener as you can. Pull away firmly...
• Re: List of mods that keep the Vanagon stock
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:02:58 -0400
  ...seat belts for the rear seat > - Cup holders in the rear > - Grab handle on drivers side > - WBX upgrade like GoWesty's > > A couple of...
• Re: Quality Inverters
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Tue, 19 Jun 2007 13:47:16 -0300
  ...Imagine grabbing a >door handle with bare wet feet and lighting up. > >Yes, I am being extreme here but this can be a deadly...
• vanagon accessories, upgrades, cool ideas, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 00:36:44 EST
  ...antenna mounted on roof -dome light over front pass door -drivers side grab handle - openings to access dead space under front seats (like others...
• here are some cool vanagon acessories and upgrades
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 10:46:23 EST
  ...antenna mounted on roof -dome light over front pass door -drivers side grab handle - openings to access dead space under front seats (like others...
• Re: Pop-Top Cha-Cha---
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 2 May 2002 05:51:36 -0700
  ...me, and grab onto the pop-top > release / > latch----and---Ah--HA !!!! > > This is it !!!!! > > Is the darn latches ( or handle's) that you...
• For Sale: single swivel seat and misc VW stuff new and used
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Tue, 16 Aug 2005 17:41:27 -0700
  ...Black grab handle, black cup holder base only, plastic seat trim, maybe a well used wiring harness from 84? if Wes doesn't want...
• Re: 81 Westy Heat/Air Distribution/Blower Box Rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:32:55 -0500
  ...make sure you have a LONG (very important) HANDLED #3 (again VERY IMPORTANT) PHILLIPS with a good grabby grip. and be sure to get...
• Thanks and a quick tip....
  Historical mailing list - j fritz
  Mon, 12 Jul 1999 21:10:06 -0500
  ...I tightened the handle as tight as I can (which is fairly tight) but when cornering the thing will still swing out a bit...
• Re: Turbo Vanagon - Audi 5000 CS Turbo Engine, OFF LIST INFO PLEASE!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 19 Dec 2002 22:38:16 -0800
  ...rear speaker block out for headphones, centeral locking system, doors, trunk, lighted grab handles, etc. Anyway please contact me off list for information, pictures...
• Re: Latest on speakers
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 8 Mar 2013 16:11:53 -0500
  ...I found original speakers in an '89 in a local > > junkyard and grabbed them for my doors to replace the "upgraded' ones > > with the...
• Re: Q: Tall and "Girth Challenged" & a Tip
  Historical mailing list - John P. Flaherty
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 07:27:24 -0400
  ...First, I relocated the door grab handle, moving it from its position low on the door up to just below the window. this allows...
• Re: New Purchase (hopefully the end of this nauseating thread)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 May 2001 00:06:53 EDT
  ...This is for > another grab handle on the passenger side door post. MO is enclosed in > the envelope. > > Have deleted all the mail about...
• More ?s 85 GL Mudflaps/driver's step
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Thu, 13 Jun 2002 12:30:34 -0700
  ...has the strength to hold a handle? Maybe on the outside to the right of the door? hmmm I just want to stop using...
• Junkyard find (long)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 28 Feb 2009 13:55:32 -0800
  ...Lights, grilles, front bumper (rear glass one still there but slightly cracked on the top center), door handles, and also the front buckets. Relieved...