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• Re: rusted vent-wings
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 20:08:20 -0400
  >that whole back side window- vent wing and 3/4 glass- and >replaced it with a pretty-lookin' new seal encircling my >1-PIECE...
• Door window installation question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 14 Jun 2007 13:22:56 -0800
  I am installing a new passenger side door window in my `87 Syncro with manual windows. The old window is out, thanks to a...
• Re: side sliding window latches...
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Fri, 31 Jul 1998 18:55:16 -0600
  ...I have them on all my sliding windows (both vans), but I have one side window on each van which does not lock. Yesterday...
• Re: sliding rear window for transporter pickup??(single/doublecab)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 13:54:30 EST
  ...I have just received a picture from Europe and that later model > Vanagon (Transporter) has sliding windows only in the rear windows. i was...
• Power window problems
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Fri, 13 Jan 2006 20:13:04 -0800
  The last time I went out in my vanagon, I lowered the drivers window to get a ticket at a parking lot. When I...
• replacing driver/passenger chrome window trim
  Historical mailing list - Jason Gorfine
  Thu, 10 Feb 2000 01:32:33 -0500
  i noticed a lot of late model Vanagons don't have that chrome window trim around the driver and passenger windows up front (as...
• Re: sliding rear window for transporter pickup??(single/doublecab)
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 09:18:22 -0800
  ...I have just received a picture from Europe and that later model Vanagon (Transporter) has sliding windows only in the rear windows. I can...
• window seals
  Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 20:36:36 -0400
  I'm in the process of repainting the van which is not a westy but has sliding windows. I'm not sure what window...
• a window winder repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 27 Jan 2011 16:55:32 -0800
  had a go at repairing broken window regulator today http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/01/27/vanagon-window-regulator-repair/ alistair
• Poptop window/screen replacements?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 17 Nov 2010 13:35:38 -0500
  Hello -- anyone know if window and screen replacements are available for factory poptop tent? '85 GL Westy, one window. Thanks, David
• Re: westy bug screens into vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
  Mon, 1 May 2000 14:17:00 EDT
  ...I wrote (my bad, sorry): >AFAIK, the side windows on Westys are no >different from those on other models, so the slider window screens...
• Re: 50 50 slider in a Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Don Dahl
  Wed, 15 Jul 2015 14:04:52 -0700
  Has anyone replaced the rear passenger window with a slider window ? Don Sent from my iPod On 2015-07-15, at 12:23 PM...
• Broken Window - Help Please
  Historical mailing list - Scott Snyder
  Thu, 30 Jul 1998 15:54:02 -0400
  Listees, On the drivers side (of my 81 Westy) behind the sink and stove there is a sliding window. One piece of the window...
• Re: Compatibility of Louvered Windows Between Bay Windows & Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 2 May 2004 22:10:51 -0500
  Since the part number for the rubber is different, I have to assume the windows are a different size. Jim On May 2, 2004...
• bus depot window gaskets
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 16:43:56 -0500
  i ordered bus depot's "window seal restoration kit: includes all window seals except front door window seals. Windshield, rear hatch window, side windows...
• Re: "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 27 Jul 2006 12:49:55 -0700
  Frank G did a junkyard window kick test on window with and without strip. He found the strip did help lock the window. Alistair...
• Re: window chrome
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 23:49:00 -0500
  ...The chrome piece for the rear window is the same as for the sliding window. Make sure you order some of the chrome strip...
• Power window on drivers side not working need advice
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
  Mon, 7 Dec 2009 16:43:19 -0500
  So up until about a month my drivers side power window worked. I had the motor pulled and reconditioned by my mechanic this summer...
• Converting locks and windows
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Fri, 1 Oct 2004 14:30:11 -0700
  Hi All, I have a parts van with power locks and windows. Due to the color difference I cannot simply change the doors. My...
• Re: Tinting Westy Sliding Windows
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 20:44:14 -0700
  ...But they did not remove the windows to tint them. You only notice this when the window is open because the slider window has...
• Re: WTB: Passenger power window switch
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Sun, 5 Aug 2007 18:50:07 -0400
  ...Passenger power window switch > The power window switches are all the same, driver vs. passenger side etc. > Is the electrical part of the switch...
• Re: Side windows (year change and different splits)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 14:31:41 EDT
  ...keeping the 1/3 size windows? > > drivers side middle slider the same from 80-91 pass side middle slider (ie, sliding door window) 80...
• Re: whistling vent window fix?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 17:48:44 -0600
  ...Opening the vent window could upset a number of things--including interior air pressure--that could cause the vent window to whistle. Does the...
• Re: Different Years - Sliding Windows
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 18:37:05 -0700
  ...All the other window openings are the same size for all years but not the sliding door window. Mark David Wilhite wrote: >Can anyone...
• Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Mon, 4 Apr 2011 15:50:35 -0700
  Gosh, I just push the button and the window goes up or the window goes down; am I doing it wrong? -- Casey
• Compatibility of Louvered Windows Between Bay Windows & Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 2 May 2004 21:40:52 -0500
  ...I have a friend selling a set of louvered windows from a bay window bus. One of his potential customers has ask if that...
• Replacing left rear side window
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:20:15 -0400
  ...My question is, as I replace my side window glass, will I need to remove my rear cabinet in order to re-install the...
• Re: screens
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 9 May 2006 22:24:50 -0600
  You can make screens that fit IN the windows with the "make-your-own-screen" materials at the hardware store. That is, you buy...
• '90 power window problem...
  Historical mailing list - John Gladu
  Sun, 6 May 2001 16:08:52 -0500
  My driver-side power window went "pop" and then "thunk" today. The window fell down. The cables on the actuator are still going up...
• Power window problem
  Historical mailing list - John Koloen
  Sat, 27 Jun 1998 19:28:33 -0500
  My passenger side power window suddenly stopped working. I get a clicking sound from the motor when I press either the passenger or driver...
• Re: Power window motor rebuild
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:58:19 -0700
  At 8/29/2008 11:23 PM, Jeffrey Vickers wrote: >I've got (new to me) a dead power window motor. I'm converting...
• Re: power windows- was Stolen Westy Syncro in Seattle--install an alarm
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:55:33 -0800
  ...that can happen to manual windows too... What bothered me the most in my '87 with power windows was getting the drivers window 'just...
• Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Darren
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:11:55 -0500
  Is it possible to replace the chrome window trim with the window in place? If so then are there any tricks to this? Thanks...
• Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
  Historical mailing list - Tom Carchrae
  Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:08:52 -0800
  ...Any other ideas? The seals in question are: * Wing window ( http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_262_400/right_wing_window_weatherstrip...
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
  Thu, 14 Jul 2005 19:00:00 EDT
  ...2) Which windows to tint? I am considering only tinting the side windows (middle and rear) and leaving the cab area and the rear...
• Re: Wing window removal?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 17:31:20 -0400
  First, take out the roll up window. Remove the associated seals surrounding it as well. Remove the first pair of "clips" that hold the...
• Re: JFF: Save the Adventurewagen Molds! (ultra long)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Feb 2005 10:16:30 EST
  In a message dated 2/7/05 5:15:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU writes: > I think the window problem can...
• Re: Regards Window Tint
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:42:14 -0700
  ...Regards Window Tint BTW - Vanagon windows take 47 sq ft of window tint - virtually double most any car = maybe a grunt more. Thanks. John
• Re: Upper Front Door Window Seal Showing Age
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Sun, 2 Sep 2018 12:55:28 -0700
  ...http://www.gowesty.com/product/door-window-seals/23441/seal-kit-for-front-roll-up-windows-?v= Click Videos link for walk-thru of...
• Re: Westi window screens
  Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
  Thu, 4 Sep 1997 12:16:12 +0200
  I just sent pics and prices to Tom Forhan about Westy windows. Description how to insert will follow soon. Maybe He will store this...
• Re: I need left door power window mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Dr. Rainer Woitok
  Thu, 27 May 1999 12:41:14 +0200
  Sorin and others, On Thu, 1999-05-27 02:08:31 -0400, Sorin Bejenaru wrote: > Anyone has a left door power window mechanism or...
• Sliding windows / Rear Ventalation/ rear exhaust vents / D pillar opening windows
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:19:11 -0700
  Hi Volks! Well to those of you who sometimes wish you had opening windows in the back of the van Here's a couple...
• Re: Want to put tint on windows and looking for thoughts and opinions
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 12:57:24 -0400
  ...that said I would agree as long as you don't over tint the front and two side windows you should be fine. The...
• Re: Windows- experimentation (not software)
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Mon, 7 Jul 2014 16:38:31 -0700
  Note the slanted edge of the rear most side windows. That should make it obvious that the middle windows will not fit. They did...
• Re: Want to put tint on windows and looking for thoughts and opinions
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Wed, 14 Apr 2004 10:19:15 -0700
  We've found that sometimes we'd want the windows tinted, sometimes not (like on a beautiful drive when we want to see out...
• Re: Window Tint Recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Don in North Carolina
  Wed, 13 Jul 2005 12:21:58 -0400
  On 7/12/05, Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com> wrote: > I am considering tinting my windows and I wanted people's opinion on two...
• Re: Fw: Re: Window Tinting for Heat Loss: Opinions Please
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Tue, 16 May 2000 10:31:04 -0700
  He probably removed the window. It isn't that hard to do. I helped the guy remove mine, and he didn't charge any...
• Rear Hatch Leak
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:08:38 -0500
  ...Could it be that I have disturbed the lock and inadvertantly loosened the seals around the windows. Suggestions anyone? R & R the rear window...
• Re: sliding rear window for transporter pickup??(single/doublecab)
  Historical mailing list - Markus Mumper
  Tue, 8 Feb 2005 11:07:22 -0800
  I think an operable window in the very back of a van, any van, would be a BAD idea - you could suck in vehicle...
• intermittent electric window
  Historical mailing list - James Creech
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 09:35:06 -0400
  Both my power windows occasionally fail to operate from the door switches. Since both door switches (actually 3 counting the double on the driver...
• Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:54:33 -0700
  > As I recall, these rear sliding windows were not offered on the side of > the sliding door. Probably so that the door wouldn't...
• Loose weatherstripping RF door window
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Thu, 19 Sep 2013 17:24:24 -0400
  ...Solution was not to lower the window. Now the weatherstripping that goes along the bottom edge of the window on the outside wants to...
• Replacing Vent Window frame - how?
  Historical mailing list - Todd P. Last
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 17:00:36 -0700
  I've had the unfortunate experience of having one of the brackets that the vent window screws into, is stripped - so it seem my...
• vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 13:03:32 EST
  ...i think they will only fit the 80-87 vanagons though..not the 88-91 with the vented rear side windows.. they are cool...
• cool aftermarket window cranks, retrofit power windows?
  Historical mailing list - Andy Stalick
  Tue, 19 Apr 2005 15:54:55 -0500
  Hello all- My driver's side window crank has gotten stripped, and probably given up the ghost. Are there any cool metal aftermarket cranks...
• Re: Do Vanagon sliding windows fit in a breadloaf?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 14 Jun 2006 02:35:32 -0400
  The Vanagon windows will not fit a '78. The Vanagon windows are larger. Mike Rich Jones wrote: > I have a pair of sliding windows...
• Re: Sliding rear window
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sat, 11 Jan 2003 08:47:39 -0500
  The window I bought is for the drivers side, the british ones are listed as both driver and passenger side. There are photos on...
• Re: Anyone interested in Rear Sliding Windows?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Sat, 24 Jun 2000 23:35:21 PDT
  What about getting the same sliding windows for the rear windows coming out of the factory in South Africa? You know if anyone has...
• Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
  Historical mailing list - Bess's Buddies
  Thu, 6 Dec 2001 19:51:02 -0800
  The windows are great! They provide sooo much more light inside when it's nice out. They zip up if someone has a problem...
• Re: Safaris?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 21 May 1996 18:07:21 -0700
  >Justr scanning through the list, and I realized that I don't know what safari >windows are...I thought they were those oval things...