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• Re: sunroof seals??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 14:09:03 EST
  ...chris '84 wolfy w/ super sunroof [text/html]
• Re: Westy roof add-on to Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 1997 02:20:13 -0400 (EDT)
  ...chris '83.5 sunroof vanagon 9 pass (for sale) '84 sunroof vanagon (for sale)
• Re: A real sunroof on the Westy
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:27:56 -0700
  ...You have to make sure that the sunroof latch doesn't block one > > of > > the bars from raising the poptop. Does anyone know where...
• Re: Sunroof vanagons and SA grill
  Historical mailing list - joseph Trussell
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 15:11:07 -0700
  ...not worth the hassle IMO (tho was going to do this w/ my ex-'67 deluxe microbus, its a ragtop sunroof tho) as far...
• Re: Quite desperate for a sunroof vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 08:34:02 -0700
  ...Quite desperate for a sunroof vanagon I wish! But really, I want it so I can open the sunroof, stand on the middle seat...
• Re: Q on converting bus to a camper
  Historical mailing list - Richard
  Thu, 19 Jan 95 18:48:45 EST
  > I think the way Westfalia did those pre-74 pop-top openings was to use a > sunroof body, without the sunroof. My '72 Westfalia...
• Re: Is this a rare van? sunroof van FS cheap
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:30:52 EST
  ...not so > much a sunroof, but almost 3/4 of the roof would slide open. Bout the size > of a poptop opening. Has a...
• vannie sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dearing
  Thu, 1 Oct 2009 15:59:42 EDT
  Hey guys can somebody link me to the replacement sunroofs and seals. there was somebody out there making them in different colors thanks mark...
• How common is the factory sunroof?
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Tue, 10 Dec 1996 22:01:20 -0000
  How common is it to find the factory sunroof on a 1980 - 1991 bus? Lionel Tun lionel@ark.prestel.co.uk
• SUNROOF
  Historical mailing list - Josh Monson
  Mon, 28 Feb 2000 15:05:47 -0800
  HAs anyone had a custom sunroof put in??? any heads up on what to look for, or what NOT to get??? 85' Vanagon GL...
• Re: Dripping sunroof on a Vanagon
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  Sat, 26 Apr 2003 16:42:29 EDT
  ...Any > suggestions/remedies greatly appreciated! > > sunroof prob: first of all, your exterior seal is probably shot as most are. i replaced mine last year...
• Wanted: sunroof seal
  Historical mailing list - Well Syncroed
  Tue, 9 Jul 2002 11:16:35 -0700
  I've been looking for the seal for my 87 syncro sunroof (the very rare large one). I've been told I can hook...
• Sunroof drains
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 21 Sep 2007 12:55:50 -0800
  Anyone have suggestions for cleaning out plugged sunroof drains? I have read what the Bentley has to say but was wondering if a list...
• 68-71 westy or sunroof
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Dec 95 18:35:10 EDT
  hello...writing from the immediate nyc area in search of a upright westyor sunroof...201 471 1322 or e mail me..thanks jim
• Re: ebay Vanagon going cheap, East Coast
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 13:17:57 -0500
  says it has a sunroof?dont see it in photos.Can you get a sunroof in 1986? It has a/c
• Re: Sunroof new install in a GL
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Wed, 10 May 2006 19:18:11 +0000
  If I still had a hardtop, I would be attempting to do one of these, or something similar...A ragtop sunroof on a Vanagon...
• Re: Reenforced Deluxe splitties
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  Tue, 25 Jul 1995 22:53:32 -0700
  ...I am reasonably sure my 69 sunroof bus has the reinforcment panels, as >did my departed 67 sunroof deluxe. I assumed all sunroof buses...
• Re: Building a westy/DESTROYING A RARE SUNROOF VAN
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  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 02:51:03 EDT
  ...It's already been ruined with the installation of a 1.8 liter GTI > engine anyway. > > how would you do that? the sunroof has...
• Re: Parting Out '84 Sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 12:53:15 EDT
  I am parting out an "84 Sunroof, 4-spd, manual steering,98Kmi, no interior panels, no steering wheel, no front seats, dubious engine. Rich
• Sunroof - A/C
  Historical mailing list - Steve Drier.
  Sat, 14 May 2011 23:37:51 -0400
  I want to install a sunroof in my 91 Carat. In that connection I would like to terminate the A/C tunnel and housing...
• any interest in a vanagon factory sunroof roof clip?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Jan 2007 03:36:08 EST
  anyone out there pumped to do a roof transplant? :<) i have a vanagon factory sunroof van that i would be willing to cut the...
• Re: 84 with sunroof problem
  Historical mailing list - Karl Dawe
  Wed, 4 Jul 2001 12:41:05 -0230
  I know that I'm probably asking for trouble here, but has anyone had a huge sunroof ADDED to their Vanagon? I'd love...
• Re: Quite desperate for a sunroof vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Beth Phemister
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 10:55:19 -0400
  I wish! But really, I want it so I can open the sunroof, stand on the middle seat, and bounce up and down.
• cheap sunroof vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 5 Apr 2017 02:22:25 -0400
  ...cheap vanagon w/ factory sunroof... rare black interior... 4spd https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/6072806085.html _1984 Vw Vanagon_ (https://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto...
• Re: sunroof question
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 10:04:10 -0600
  The sunroof models are rare. If you could get the whole donor vehicle it will have good value in the future. Its a big...
• FS: '85 SUNROOF vanagon w/ 90k orig mi
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  Sat, 19 Feb 2005 14:43:42 EST
  ...90k orig miles (has the paperwork to document it) 4spd, metallic blue w/ blue weekender interior (rear sofabed, etc) has the HUGE sliding sunroof...
• Re: AC housing reconstruction...
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:32:37 -0700
  ...Well behind our sunroof. I'm thinkin' there are so many variable configurations of AC/sunroof that I'd hope to see a Vanagon...
• Re: Looking for a generic seal for large sliding metal sunroof
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 07:32:39 EST
  ...Or, has anyone replaced it with some other kind of seal? >> John, From my experience with sunroofs on European cars and a Vanagon, I...
• Fwd: Invite to Not A VW Club
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 24 Jun 2008 11:08:37 -0400
  ...Jonce Jonce Fancher 56 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 66 Porsche 912 71 Sunroof Bus 84 Vanagon "Gottfried" 85 Vanagon Westi...
• Re: FS: 84 Vanagon GL SUper Sunroof PRICE ReDUCED
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 12:38:48 EST
  ...chris '84 wolfy w/ super sunroof also [text/html]
• Re: '85 Vanagon Sunroof - DUMPING! HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 12:09:27 -0400
  ...We have an '81 sunroof Vanagon, and that same problem plagued us last year. I hosed out the interior rain channels, fished the drain...
• I need a sunroof crank
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Mon, 25 Jan 1999 11:09:13 -0800
  Hello; I have an 87 GL, which opens it's own sunroof. The problem seems to be that the crank handle has lost the...
• What has happened to gasoline prices?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Apr 1996 12:07:13 GMT
  ...White/Blue with sunroof '72 VW Super Beetle White Herbie '71 VW Bus Dark Blue with sunroof '72 VW Super Beetle Orange with sunroof �
• Vanagon Sunroof cables and parts?
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Mon, 21 Jul 2025 00:18:50 +0000
  Does anyone know of a source for Vanagon Sunroof cables and parts?  Doesn't seem to be well represented from the usual suppliers. Thanks...
• wanted: '86 up passenger van w/ sunroof
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 12:48:44 EDT
  a friend of mine wants a '86 or '87 passenger vanagon with the factory sunroof. let me know if you know of any for...
• Re: looking for water-cooled Vanagon with sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 21:22:19 EST
  ...BIG sunroof, and the color scheme? Brindlesh*t Brown, and tan! Brian
• Re: Sunroof Vanagon roof cables
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Nov 2002 05:37:01 EST
  In a message dated 11/19/2002 1:24:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Sunroof Vanagon roof cables I...
• Sunroof drain lines?
  Historical mailing list - J. Harvey
  Tue, 20 Jan 2004 21:14:24 -0800
  Where are the sunroof drain lines on Vanagons? My carpet padding feels a bit soggy. -John _________________________________________________________________ Find high-speed �net deals � comparison-shop your...
• Re: After Market Vanagon Sunroof
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:56:00 -0800
  Hey Nik, I have a German aftermarket sunroof removed from a European market version of the Vanagon. 100% composite frame. I'm selling it...
• Re: rear sunroof drains on 85 GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Mar 2001 03:06:27 EST
  In a message dated 3/18/01 2:43:19 AM Eastern Standard Time, tomhampton@JUNO.COM writes: > where > the rear sunroof drains are...
• Re: Rainwater leak drivers side floor
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sat, 4 Jan 2020 17:54:08 -0800
  ...I have an '85 sunroof in restoration process... and talking about leaks... errr... a lot of it because the old sunroof seal needed to...
• Re: SUNROOF OPTIONS
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Irvin
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 14:14:45 -0800
  The is a factory installed sunroof option. You might want to find a dead van and pull the hardwear from it. My '84 gl...
• Re: Rear facing seats, & large sunroof
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jun 1999 18:25:53 EDT
  In a message dated 99-06-17 14:32:59 EDT, lpaulsen@CMCFLEX.COM writes: << I have the large sunroof on my 86 Syncro...
• Fw: sunroof crank?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Carter
  Sat, 29 May 1999 23:39:50 -0700
  ...sunroof crank? >Hello; My wife broke off the handle that operates my sunroof. I have tried >the rabbit style, the BMW type, the Jetta...
• Re: looking for water-cooled Vanagon with sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Steve Arbaugh
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 19:29:03 -0800
  There are at least 2 sunroof syncro's running around in Seattle. I know there's two 'cause I've driven 'em. Those two...
• Re: Has anybody put in a sunroof into a Vanagon that did not come with one?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 11:46:12 -0500
  ...Mike Dustin Jones wrote: > I was thinking of putting a sunroof in my Carat, just wondering if anybody > has done this and if so...
• Re: Quite desperate for a sunroof vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 10 Apr 2002 10:44:25 -0400
  Why so desperate for a sunroof? You have a pet giraffe? Jay beth phemister <bethphemister@HOTMAIL.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 04/10/2002...
• sunroof like i Jurassic Park
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Dec 95 14:40 CST
  ...sunroof like in Jurassic Park >I really wish I had a sunroof to expand the angle of vision >and double the pleasures of sight...
• Bus camping in Southern Utah
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Jun 1995 15:32:01 GMT
  ...Bob and Penny Lee vw@gulbransen.com San Diego, CA '71 VW Bus White/Blue with sunroof '72 VW Super Beetle White Herbie '71...
• RARE '87 SYNCRO SUNROOF VANAGON on ebay!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Apr 2002 14:53:55 EDT
  ...its a burgundy '87 sunroof syncro vanagon..with diff lock.. and grey weekender interior.. CD player, clean body, and 118k mi.. this is the...
• Re: sunroof guy
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 23 Sep 2002 15:53:23 EDT
  ...He spcialized in vw sunroofs. I know he had options for a bunch of different colors. I couldn't find it anywhere, I looked...
• Re: sunroof van interior baffle and roof deflector
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 10 Feb 2007 21:46:50 -0500
  ...sunroof van interior baffle and roof deflector I have started the restoration of my Syncro Sunroof van and have been talking to many other...
• FS: aircooled sunroof vanagon w/ underdash a/c and gas heater
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 May 2002 11:51:49 EDT
  ...aircooled sunroof vanagon w/ underdash a/c and gas heater this is not mine..respond to Paul Smiley..its his. chris Subj: Re:tony...
• For Sale: '84 SUNROOF vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 11:36:15 EST
  ...for sale: '84 vanagon 7 pass SUNROOF vanagon...blue w/ blue velour interior, 1.9L wbx. captains chairs, alloy wheels, foglites w/ OEM dash...
• 84 sunroof w/ weekender rear sofa bed
  Historical mailing list - Nemo, the Bus Captain
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 13:08:16 -0800
  84 sunroofer blue/blue, very nice interior, wolfy bed/mattress. Seam rust but not bad, sand and paint, no welding. Leaking coolant, but suspension...
• where to get new vanagon sunroof seals??? Re: sun roof leak
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 15:41:09 EST
  ...busdepot.com? chris '84 sunroof
• Re: WTB: Vanagon Sunroof Panel
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 18 Oct 2012 10:42:42 -0700
  ...my buddy bought a Vanagon sunroof van. After cleaning it out, he discovered roof is rotted beyond repair. Does anyone know a sunroof van...
• Re: wanted: '85 up passenger van w/ sunroof
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 13:00:06 EDT
  a friend of mine wants a '85 - '87 passenger vanagon with the factory sunroof. let me know if you know of any for sale...
• Re: Diesel Sunroof?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 1 May 2002 18:25:32 +1200
  >Did VW ever make a diesel sunroof Vanagon? Just curious... No, just electric! -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand <andrew.grebneff...
• After Market Vanagon Sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
  Tue, 22 Feb 2011 13:37:50 -0500
  ...I am restoring my 87 Vanagon GL and I would love to put a sunroof in her. I was wondering there was such a...