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  • Re: sliding window 87 westy
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:23:41 EST
    ...and passenger side 80-84 windows are different than 85-91 windows... btw.. i have windows......
  • more van stuff for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 May 2000 12:43:32 EDT
    -'80-'84 westy sliding side windows complete w/ screens -vanagon carpets, all colors, grey, brown, tan, blue (specify trans type) -front oem vanagon floor...
  • Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 18:18:00 -0500
    As I recall, these rear sliding windows were not offered on the side of the sliding door. Probably so that the door wouldn't...
  • Re: SA Sliding side windows/was: Screensaver
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 11:46:22 EST
    ...the RHS back windows opens. Jimmy-- Thanks for the response I'm curious. I assume you mean the rear-most side window. if that...
  • Re: Squeaky sliding windows
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Sun, 20 Feb 2005 16:43:53 -0500
    ...Anybody know of a quick fix for very squeaky sliding windows? Ours kind of screech in our Westy. Never had a problem in our...
  • Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:17:03 -0700
    ...SA Vanagons with the larger side windows. >> >> The idea that there's a treasure trove of short side windows in South Africa sparks my...
  • Re: SA Quad round driving light grille.
    Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
    Fri, 22 Aug 1997 16:50:17 +0200
    ...windows are >bigger than the regular Vanagon and Transporter ones ? >But I feel to remember to have seen Campers with rear side sliding windows...
  • rear sliding windows
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Fri, 22 Aug 1997 11:24:13 -0400
    ...windows are > >bigger than the regular Vanagon and Transporter ones ? > >But I feel to remember to have seen Campers with rear side sliding windows...
  • 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: sliding door conversion, early-late
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:38:04 EDT
    ...writes: > The windows are different sized? yep. the 85-91 slider door (right) window is smaller than the (left) drivers side window, whereas 80...
  • Sliding window gasket
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 26 Feb 1997 13:19:43 -0500
    Does anyone know if there is a way to replace the gasket or seal on the sliding side windows short of removing the entire...
  • 'FS: 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
    Fri, 16 Apr 1999 22:09:02 -0400
    ...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
  • Parts for sale, cheap
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 26 Mar 1998 16:11:59 -0500
    Parts for sale, most off a 1987 GL Syncro Westfalia (shipping extra): - driver's side door, w/ crank windows, standard mirror, no interior panel...
  • PARTS FS
    Historical mailing list - vwghost
    Mon, 24 Sep 2001 10:44:50 -0400
    ...vanagon is blue with blue interior sliding side door blue with blue interior 2 sliding side windows all glass rear hatch front 2 doors...
  • Re: sliding window tracks
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 8 May 1999 13:16:27 -0400
    ...sliding window tracks >hi all, > >subject: >the tracks for the sliding windows that have the little notches in them to >keep them locked: > >one...
  • Re: sliding side windows
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 11 May 1996 06:07:39 -0700
    ...on the side windows of my Westy, the > "action" seems to be a little stiff when I latch and unlatch them . Does > anyone know...
  • Re: Tinting Westy Sliding Windows
    Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
    Wed, 16 Jun 1999 09:59:43 -0700
    ...After looking at my westy and the sliding windows, he turned down the job. This guy was such a perfectionist, and he said the...
  • Re: Hatch mosquito net
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Fri, 5 Jan 2001 12:27:23 EST
    ...Sliding door openin screen kit Rear Hatch Screen kit Screens for Cab Windows Screens for side sliding windows. For Vanagon: Sliding door opening screen...
  • Re: Need a (gasp) dealer-only part, and the dealer is inept
    Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
    Tue, 28 Jul 1998 12:58:06 -0500
    ...I need to replace the grey-colored felt strips that > slide into a metal groove along the inside base of the sliding side > windows...
  • Re: reversing sliding side windows
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 07:33:59 EST
    ...Unfortunately, leaving the ever secure sliding window open an inch allows it to be opened the rest of the way with nothing more than...
  • Re: Side Window Glass Interchangeable?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 15 May 2006 22:38:00 -0400
    ...know if the glass pieces or the sliding windows themselves are interchangeable from driver to passenger side on an 87' model. Disreguarding the fact...
  • Sliding window clips
    Historical mailing list - KBatzler
    Wed, 21 Oct 1998 11:20:56 -0700
    ...The moron who tinted the windows on my van lost these clips on one side. Now the window never really locks shut. Any suggestions...
  • 'FS:1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
    Thu, 22 Apr 1999 06:48:56 -0400
    ...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
  • Re: reversing sliding side windows
    Historical mailing list - george jannini
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 17:09:23 -0500
    Stuart, <<...able to leave the windows open an inch or so to ventilate the locked van in the summer without someone being able to...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:12:09 -0500
    ...and we call them ja-LOUSY. > > I think flipping driver and passenger side sliding windows is the cleanest > and most efficient idea. I might...
  • FS: 1990 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
    Tue, 28 Jul 1998 18:48:41 -0700
    ...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
  • jumpseats, sliding side windows, complete blue interior 4 sale in Seattle.
    Historical mailing list - Roade Kampe
    Thu, 12 Dec 2002 13:16:05 -0800
    ...one brown $10 each rear hatch glass with defogger - $20 sliding glass side windows, 3, $20 each black dash pad/console, $40 rear wiper...
  • Re: Middle window, Reversing sides
    Historical mailing list - Jean
    Fri, 14 Aug 2015 13:38:35 -0500
    ...through the sliding windows and unlock > the van so wondered if the windows could be removed, and reinstalled on > opposite sides to eliminate this...
  • FS: 1990 Volkswagen GL Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
    Mon, 3 Aug 1998 10:56:47 -0700
    ...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
  • FS: 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
    Sat, 8 Aug 1998 14:00:11 -0700
    ...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
  • FS: 1990 Volkswagen GL Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
    Sat, 22 Aug 1998 19:16:56 -0700
    ...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
  • Re: guide piece for sliding window
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Nov 2001 09:18:35 EST
    ...replace the little plastic guide piece that is on the sliding side > windows on the Vanagon. It's about 2 inches long I'd...
  • Re: What kind of sliding window is not a vanagon window but looks a whole hec...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 1 Jan 2015 02:21:35 -0500
    ...the '85-'91 sliding door window is smaller than the 80-'84 one.. anyway the '77-'79 bus also came with sliding windows similar...
  • F.S. Type 2 ambulance & firewagen
    Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
    08 Sep 96 04:02:23 EDT
    ...side retractible cargo door step, rear tow hook, windowless inverted rear hatch for sliding in stretcher, roof mount red cross light, frosted side windows...
  • Re: screens
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 8 Nov 94 7:56:42 PST
    ...Everyone who responded seems to think that > I already have screens in the side sliding windows. I don't, just the > sliding windows. I...
  • Re: Middle window, Reversing sides
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Fri, 14 Aug 2015 18:42:49 +0000
    ...Middle window, Reversing sides I noticed that a person could reach through the sliding windows and unlock the van so wondered if the windows...
  • vanagon tows vanagon(almost)
    Historical mailing list - Matt Sutton
    Fri, 6 Aug 2004 06:52:15 -0400
    ...behind the sliding doorm, sealed the bottom of the engine bay for more storage space, even used the driver side sliding windows on the...
  • Sliding Side Window Lock Repair
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Tue, 30 Jun 1998 23:06:15 -0600
    Well, the fun is over for now, but I had a good time replacing my side window on the sliding door (sarcastic). The problem...
  • Parts for sale from 85 camper
    Historical mailing list - Jim Maginel
    Thu, 2 Nov 2000 21:28:18 -0600
    I have lots of parts salvaged from a local camper, including all the air conditioning parts, fuel injection components, sliding side windows, and the...
  • Re: How original is this type II ?
    Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
    Mon, 20 Feb 1995 10:45:13 -0800
    ...side of the pond. > The sliding door had 2 windows in them, just as the opposite panel (are > they a factory option ?) These windows...
  • Re: falling tree branch broke non-sliding portion of drivers-side middle window. thoughts on where to find replacement please.
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:00:10 -0700
    ...falling tree branch broke non-sliding portion of drivers-side middle window. thoughts on where to find replacement please. >i looked at my normal...
  • parts wanted
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 26 Sep 2000 19:54:05 -0400
    ...2 window screens for the right side sliding windows rear table, '80 to '84 Westy (not support) left side adjustable armrest for late gray...
  • Re: side window security
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:18:53 -0700
    ...Is this true? How is it done? What can be done to > > prevent it? > > > > > > sliding side windows are a weak link as far as...
  • Re: S.A. rear slider windows and armrests
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Thu, 16 Sep 1999 12:59:52 -0600
    ...pic at the url is backwards (hint look at the license plate) Michael, Even better hint-sliding door is on the wrong side! Larry
  • Re: Interesting discoveries
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 23:17:18 +0200
    ...I cant see why the LHD cars shouldn't have the right side sliding windows they you saw, Ari. Anyone have any ideas, like...
  • Re: Air scopes for sliding windows?
    Historical mailing list - byard
    Mon, 28 Feb 2000 09:02:57 -0800
    ...rain deflectors in the rear windows. My > question is: has someone tried this things in the side sliding window > (obviously, shifting them from horizontal...
  • Re: Break-in .....need a new sliding window for '89 Westy (Left side slider)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 26 Apr 2005 02:15:06 EDT
    ...Warren Chapman Mill Valley, CA >> i have drivers and pass westy sliding windows...i assume u dont need the screen? chris
  • Body upgrades
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Fri, 8 May 2009 04:27:55 -0500
    ...But the one area that really bothers me is the middle window in the sliding door and on the driver side opposite the sliding...
  • any interest in Doka/Sinka back sliding window? (rear window, not side windows)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:33:24 EST
    ...a custom made rear sliding window for the transporters? im talking about the single REAR window.. not the SIDE windows. it would fit both...
  • Re: flipped windows?
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Tue, 22 May 2012 10:07:18 +0000
    Hmmmm, '85 and up won't work as I am pretty sure (100% sure on my '85) that the windows are different sizes-sliding...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:10:52 -0700
    Get rid of the passenger side sliding glass entirely. Forget about. Replace it with a solid piece of glass, and let it be placed...
  • FS: 3 person middle seat, camper stuff,also weekender rear sofabed, side table,
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 14 Aug 2001 11:57:39 EDT
    ...fits all passenger vans -complete vanagon poptop section -complete vanagon westfalia camper interior -'82-'84 vanagon hubcaps -sliding side windows w/ screens plus much...
  • Driver/Passenger window seals
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 9 Apr 2016 14:26:07 -0500
    ...Also, I have new sliding side windows to put in. Anybody done a remove/replace job there? Thanks, John
  • Sliding window a la Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Javier Zavala
    Wed, 12 Jun 2002 19:00:14 -0500
    ...Has anyone tried to convert our Vanagon side windows? I remember a picture of the rear window with an opening (around 10� only) Javier
  • FS: westy slider window screens..
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Sep 2006 12:46:50 EDT
    ...these are the OEM Westfalia plastic framed screens that fit in the westy sliding side windows. theyre in great shape and some come w...
  • Re: Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 06 Apr 94 16:19:02 CDT
    ...that option on a bus with windows. The body i know for a fact that double sliding doors WERE available for the 1971 model...
  • Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:06:06 -0400
    ...I'm thinking about taking out the slidingdoor window, and it's counterpart on the driver's side, and flipping them. That way the...
  • Re: Side window screens
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Stevens
    Wed, 13 Sep 2006 14:37:05 -0400
    ...chris who has a bunch of westy sliding windows for sale...
  • Re: Need a screen for sliding door sliding window.
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 22 Jul 2003 10:52:28 -0400
    ...The camper side windows were specifically designed to accept the screens. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll...
  • Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 20:15:05 EST
    In a message dated 12/13/05 6:59:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, aircooledchris@EUCASAFARI.VENDIOWEB.COM writes: > wouldnt the regular camper sliders...