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  • removing luggage rack?
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Wed, 14 Jul 1999 15:48:39 -0700
    Do I really have to remove my headliner (again) just to get to those four nuts that hold the aft section of the roof...
  • the biggest & heaviest thing...
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Fri, 11 May 2001 22:28:01 -0400
    When I moved three years ago, I loaded mine, up to the headliner , from behind the front seats to the tailgate. The suspension was...
  • Re: Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Tue, 25 Jan 2005 19:39:45 -0500
    ...most headliners and High temp aplications you will want to you use a trim/ headliner adhesive that is usually Yellow in color and can...
  • 86 interior into a 84 need some advice
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Wed, 26 May 1999 07:49:29 -0400
    ...It seems the headliner fits in behind the rubber seals. Has anyone replaced their headiner? Chris, any advice here? Thanks in advance, Ron Semko...
  • Re: Light Inside Camper/cockpit lighting
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Sat, 9 Sep 2000 15:59:09 EDT
    ...You can take out the headliner and run the wiring from the existing driver's door light across the ceiling. Then, of course when...
  • interior panels
    Historical mailing list - Donald Thomas
    Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:05:53 -0400
    ...What is the most economical / available / better than cardboard or wood paneling material to use for interior panels and headliners? Don Thomas 82 Westy...
  • Re: 57 samba or 58?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 3 Nov 1995 13:03:07 -0500
    ...seats in back, > one tone paint) > model 22 is the Microbus (headliner, 3 windows on sides, interior > panels, rear and middle seats, two tone...
  • luggage rack drainage? water goes where?
    Historical mailing list - Carol Sussman
    Mon, 20 Sep 1999 22:12:57 EDT
    ...where does the water go? Is there a channel that gets blocked? Is this why the headliner seems warped? Thanks, CSS
  • Re: Re; Replacing Headliner
    Historical mailing list - David Gleeson
    Sun, 28 May 2000 21:48:28 +1000
    Terry Thanks for the tip. I'll take it out myself but I will allow discretion to be the better part of valour and...
  • Re:More Bus Valance Thoughts...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 22 Sep 1995 15:22:00 -0700
    ...Decorative strip of masonite in Westies located above windows and below headliner. 3. The narrow strip of heavy cardboard wrapped in headliner material in...
  • Re: Fix the nasty beginning
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:08:23 +0200
    ...Replaced both the fuzzied part and the headliner. What a nightmare to install a headliner! Since that day, there is a war going on...
  • Re: Adding a front passenger dome light
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 7 Nov 2012 10:14:47 -0500
    ...Is there an existing hole that has been covered at the factory? yes the hole is there under the headliner covered by a plastic...
  • Re: Adding a westy interior to a passanger van
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Sat, 2 Aug 2008 19:43:05 -0700
    ...Mark craig cowan wrote: > I'd leave the headliner alone, but this is a perment installation, and the > sunroof will never see light again...
  • Re: Taking out the dash for BEHR unit / Radio relocation
    Historical mailing list - Mark Sheflo
    Tue, 21 Jan 2003 21:45:24 -0800
    ...I removed the headliner and cut a hole for this pod to fit through. A royal PITA to run the wires properly up the...
  • Re: speaker low in front door
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 09:59:25 -0700
    ...When I replace the headliner on my diesel L I plan on adding a lowered headliner in the cabin area (I'm tall, but...
  • Re: speaker low in front door
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 10:32:04 -0700
    ...Between the A and B posts, without the headliner, there is an inverted Grand Canyon of headroom in my mind's eye. Matt
  • Re: Headliner Finish Caps
    Historical mailing list - ed donnen
    Fri, 28 Aug 2015 07:24:35 -0400
    AH, to be a DoKa owner! When considering the option of factory original finishing during a rustoration, thinking isn't an option. Most of...
  • Top replacement
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 6 Jan 2009 10:22:35 -0800
    ...that preserves the entire Westy top, hole, side rail storage, AC cabinet and all? In addition how does one deal with the headliner? Mike
  • Re: Additional Interior Lights for vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
    Wed, 16 Jan 2002 08:53:18 -0800
    ...The only mod i did was making spacer out of plywood because of parts sticking out, didn't want to make cutout in headliner...
  • Re: cleaners, insulation
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 7 Aug 1999 15:09:54 -0300
    I painted my headliner and it looks great. I first removed it, cleaned it and used scrubable paint. I may now paint most of...
  • Re: Sirius radio antenna for Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 8 Mar 2008 20:36:04 -0600
    ...I guess that the headliner over the front seats need to come> off to remove the luggage rack. Do you have to bend the...
  • Re: Adding a westy interior to a passanger van
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Sat, 2 Aug 2008 18:25:41 -0700
    ...There are 2 small nubs that can be rounded off so it won't press into the headliner as much but no real trimming...
  • Re: Sweet 71 Panel FS
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:03:14 EDT
    ...2 front seats and a headliner up front and nothing in the back but bare walls. some had cab dividers.. chris
  • Re: speaker low in front door
    Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
    Thu, 8 Apr 2010 09:29:57 -0700
    ...When I replace the headliner on my diesel L I plan on adding a lowered headliner in the cabin area (I'm tall, but...
  • Re: Door light
    Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
    Sat, 5 Jul 1997 19:40:47 -0400
    ...I removed the wood-ish headliner thing over the cab. There are a bunch of screws all the way around and then it kinda...
  • Re: 86 interior into a 84 need some advice
    Historical mailing list - Peter Zendzian
    Wed, 26 May 1999 17:35:43 -1000
    Did about the same thing except it was the headliner and A/C out of an 86. I put them both into my 83...
  • Re: Leaking luggage rack
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 29 May 2013 07:18:18 -0700
    ...Then water that goes down the drain holes in the fiberglass can drip right into the headliner area. Mark Jim Lieb wrote: > Need help...
  • Re: rear radio speaker bracket sought (85 weekender)
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 2 Dec 2004 20:20:59 -0500
    ...the part you have to slit the headliner to see. >Being unwilling to cut up my headliner (it's in good shape), I cannot...
  • Re: westy with goofy custom interior
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:07:23 -0800
    I find it to be beautiful! And the wood headliner and interior panels will last much longer than stock "sticky paper". Good price. >>> >>> _http...
  • Re: CB Antennas and stuff
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 May 1995 09:56:24 -0400
    ...The loop around the headliner will not work. SWR and other technobabble make it unworkable. chris
  • WTD: drivers side/rear vanagon speaker
    Historical mailing list - steven kim
    Fri, 20 May 2005 02:15:25 +0000
    ...the standalone speaker that hangs from the headliner, not the one integrated into the ac unit. paypal ready. steve kim los angeles, ca 90014...
  • Re: Interior door/side/headliner panels redux
    Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:44:57 -0800
    ...Interior door/side/headliner panels redux > Thanks folks, I would really like to see the pic's when you get them! I am > not...
  • Stock interior Questions
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Bartnicki
    Thu, 17 May 2001 00:33:58 -0400
    ...Does anyone know where I could come across a stock headliner assembly and upper interior panels? Are the upper panels just material adhered to...
  • rear shelf
    Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
    Thu, 28 Aug 2003 14:18:22 -0700
    ...Does anyone know what these are attached to behind the headliner, and if it would be solid enough to attach a shelf to? Bill...
  • Re: Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 13:37:54 -0500
    ...most >> headliners and High temp aplications you will want >> to you use a trim/ headliner adhesive that is >> usually Yellow in color and can...
  • Re: removing luggage rack?
    Historical mailing list - Rob Wright
    Thu, 15 Jul 1999 18:09:35 -0500
    NO WAY,YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO JUST REMOVE THE FASTNERS Davidson wrote: > Do I really have to remove my headliner (again) just to...
  • leaking skylight question.
    Historical mailing list - sean
    Mon, 31 Jul 2000 16:38:24 -0500
    ...temporarily until I get it fixed? Any suggestions as to cleaning the headliner to get any water stains off? Thanks all Sean 84 westy.
  • Re: Installation of Drivers side Handle From Passenger side?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Sun, 21 Nov 1999 15:26:44 EST
    ...Because I had to take my headliner off to run the new wires through the a-pillar I added a dome light from a...
  • FS: 1974 HighTop Camper (Fla) 5.850.00 obo
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
    Mon, 05 Feb 1996 21:59:04 +0000
    ...Door panels, kick panels and front headliner are stock VW (ie panels are black vinyl, while headliner is white (dotted type) vinyl and are...
  • Re: leaking skylight question.
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Tue, 1 Aug 2000 09:09:19 -0400
    ...temporarily until I get it fixed? >Any suggestions as to cleaning the headliner to get any water stains >off? >Thanks all >Sean >84 westy.
  • Westy headliner panel needed.
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:33:23 -0500
    Hey folks. I'm in need of the complete panel that goes oer the passenger and drivers seat in a westy. One in southern...
  • Re: I Love My New Cruise Control (Long)
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
    Mon, 12 Jun 2006 11:21:32 -0500
    Anyone know of a reputable shop in Houston, TX to get my 87 GL headliner replaced? Or, is there anywhere online to purchase precut...
  • Re: fixing peeling interior
    Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
    Sat, 28 Jul 2007 00:39:06 -0400
    ...On mine the peeling was occurring at the front corners of the headliner, and I just pulled it back a bit, sprayed in the...
  • Re: Rearview Camera Cable Routing
    Historical mailing list - Johann Koenig
    Tue, 16 Apr 2019 16:09:32 -0700
    ...The screen flips down from the headliner. The cable runs partially inside the trim near the shelf/light over the stove. Will need to...
  • Re: Lighting ideas for cargo area?
    Historical mailing list - Jim DiGennaro
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 22:43:51 -0500
    ...If your really ambitious you can pull down the headliner that runs down the side of the camper and cut holes and install stock...
  • Installing roof vent on Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Bren Smith
    Mon, 24 Jun 1996 12:39:22 -0700
    ...1) When cutting through the metal, how do you deal with the headliner underneath? 2) Has anyone had any experience with rain proofing the...
  • Re: VIN/Chassie No. Questions
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 2 Jun 1996 18:38:46 -0400
    ...discovered grey cardboard headliners in the cab " this confirms it- microbuses came with vinyl(64 on)or cloth (to 63) headliners as a 66...
  • Re: Insulation for a vanagon ...(f)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 9 Jul 1997 08:26:51 -0400 (EDT)
    ...managed to remove all the interior panels, the dash, and the headliner. One thing led to another... >> Jeez... It must be a nightmare to...
  • Re: Fwd: RE: Light Inside Camper
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Thu, 31 Aug 2000 22:26:11 -0500
    ...matching overhead light (as over the driver's seat) in the headliner over the passenger seat, and another next to the vent just above...
  • Re: Getting to the interior light wiring
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 17 May 2005 09:03:09 -0700
    ...As for adding lights, when I added lighting above the front seats I pulled the headliner loose and tapped into the wiring above the...
  • Re: seats
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 Sep 2003 23:16:09 EDT
    ...no worry, you'll wake up when you notice your face in the headliner.. or maybe not? chris
  • Re: Light Inside Camper/cockpit lighting
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sun, 10 Sep 2000 01:02:44 -0700
    ...You can take out the headliner and run the wiring > from the existing driver's door light across the ceiling. Then, of course > when...
  • FS: Vanagon Parts
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Fri, 8 Mar 2002 11:05:18 -0800
    ...in perfect condition (dark blue) $150 - Power mirrors $100 - complete dash in excellent condition. - Westy front headliner in excellent condition Steve 415-387-3434
  • Re: The last word on Audi (?)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 15 Mar 1996 01:29:10 -0500
    ...write: > So what if you need to take the Audi 5000 > headliner out with a knife and a heat gun, and why would you...
  • Re: Front airbox foam for flaps
    Historical mailing list - Larry Barth
    Fri, 16 Apr 2004 23:58:03 -0400
    ...Went in looking for thin foam and came out with one eighth of a yard of headliner material which will be enough to cut...
  • A/C ducts
    Historical mailing list - David M
    Fri, 2 Nov 2012 16:15:55 -0700
    ...then to the roof with velcro but they are kinda heavy and I'm afraid they might pull the headliner off. -David (1987 Wolfsburg)
  • Vinyl Resting Place.
    Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
    Mon, 21 May 2001 13:41:30 -0700
    ...I removed the vinyl headliner and sides from my VANAGON today, the vinyl is in surprisingly good condition and has no solar damage. It...
  • Re: mounting cb radio?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Fri, 16 Jan 2009 13:11:45 -0800
    ...I mounted it between the visors on the headliner. I removed just the front screws on the headliner and that gave me enough room...
  • Re: headliner question
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 28 Oct 1994 09:02:35 -0500 (CDT)
    Martha, just a word of warning. If you line the roof of your van with polar fleece I'm packing up the flannel shirts...
  • Sunroof won't shut
    Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
    Mon, 19 Apr 1999 19:38:12 -0700
    ...Does this sound like the correct diagnosis? Is it an easy fix? How? (I presume that I must remove that headliner which means removing...