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• Re: front window sprayers
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 21 May 2007 18:10:53 +0000
  ...If you have a thin plastic > scraper you can try and depress the barbs once pulled away a bit, but > they will come out...
• FS 85 Wolfsburg Westfalia Without Kitchen W/73.4K
  Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
  Fri, 1 May 2009 14:09:15 -0600
  ...Front window scraper rubbers, two on each side. Cargo hold tie downs need screws replaced with SS and rust stains removed from fiberglass. Shredomatic...
• Re: Original speaker grill question
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:29:53 +0000
  ...Vanagon doors (actually all cars) are designed to allow water from window scrapers inside, and then gently flow out of some drainage holes on...
• Re: Sliding window refurbish
  Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:29:09 -0700
  ...the window > > would come out (I also had to use a wide scraper > in > > the middle of the window > > (between the window glass and...
• Re: Any tricks for warped door cards?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:04:45 -0700
  ...Water is INTENDED to bypass rubber window scrapers but then effortlessly drain out of holes in bottom of door. With compromised vinyl Vapor Barriers...
• Changing From One Van to Another
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Sep 95 08:14 CDT
  ...I missed the ability to reach across and open the passenger windows when I bought my 73 and then even more when I bought...
• Re: Any auto Tiico owners?
  Historical mailing list - Derek Krueger
  Sun, 21 Jul 2002 14:04:14 -0400
  ...chasing engine noise, but rather wind noise from the front windows (replacing seals/scrapers/felt). The biggest improvement was made by using self-adhesive...
• FS: 1980 Westfalia Basic (P21) Model
  Historical mailing list - John Haddad
  Tue, 18 Jul 2000 16:04:04 -0400
  ...Surface rust and rust around some window seals. No serious cancer. PO had put on cheapo window tinting which turned into a cloudy mess...
• Re: Decal removal
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sat, 4 May 2013 15:46:00 -0700
  ...Find something with a sharp-ish corner, like a windshield ice scraper or even a credit card...heat the decal then get one corner...
• Re: UHMW tape for sliding door track
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Fri, 2 Aug 2013 20:12:36 -0700
  ...this is a prime candidate for reconditioning , much like the window scrapers in the front doors. you might also wash and wax that channel...
• Re: Long-term parking: nose up or nose down?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Thu, 5 May 2011 11:34:21 -0700
  ...down, haven't had a problem, as the water > > bypassing the window scrapers now goes to the bottom of the door where > the > > weepholes...
• Re: Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 26 Jun 2010 03:49:50 -0700
  Ahh we were not. Now we are. Those are being made again as well. I call those rain gutter deco strips. Not really sure...
• Re: EV Winnebago Defrosting - LACK OF
  Historical mailing list - William Alan Killian
  Sun, 7 Jan 1996 11:16:51 -0500 (EST)
  ...We went skiing > yesterday (-20 C a.m., -14 C p.m.) and spent > the three hours of driving, scraper in hand, > just like...
• Re: Door screen removal and repair question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 26 May 2014 15:43:48 -0400
  ...window frame. Do both, then pull out and lift up and the screen will be free. Scrape the old screen out with the scraper...
• Re: Doka Look Alike (friday reply)
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 30 Mar 2012 06:22:55 -0700
  ...accelerator pedal all winter and an ice scraper in the other hand for the defrost/windows. I'd switched to a 66 Ford truck...
• Re: FS 85 Wolfsburg Westfalia Without Kitchen W/73.4K
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Fri, 1 May 2009 14:31:55 -0700
  ...Front window scraper rubbers, two on each side. Cargo hold tie downs need screws replaced with SS and rust stains removed from fiberglass. Shredomatic...
• Re: power window regulators
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:29:42 -0800
  ...And while you're at it, order new window scraper rubber. If you're getting water into the door when it rains as a...
• Re: Decal removal
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Sat, 4 May 2013 18:52:13 -0700
  ...Find something > with a sharp-ish corner, like a windshield ice scraper or even a credit > card...heat the decal then get one corner...
• Re: power window regulators
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 27 Feb 2007 10:13:36 -0600
  ...And while you're at it, order new window scraper rubber. If you're getting water into the door when it rains as a...
• Re: driver's power window motor removal
  Historical mailing list - Felder
  Sat, 29 Nov 2003 12:19:19 -0800
  ...Be sure to wedge the window in the up position with the wooden wedges before the second bolt is removed, otherwise with window will...
• Re: Any tricks for warped door cards?
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 22 Oct 2024 11:11:08 -0700
  ...Water is > INTENDED to bypass rubber window scrapers but then effortlessly drain out > of holes in bottom of door. With compromised vinyl Vapor Barriers...
• Re: Any tricks for warped door cards?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 22 Oct 2024 21:19:03 +0000
  ...but have a dramatic purpose.  Water is INTENDED to bypass rubber window scrapers but then effortlessly drain out of holes in bottom of door...
• Re: FS 85 Wolfsburg Westfalia Without Kitchen W/73.4K
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 1 May 2009 16:38:16 -0500
  ...latches operate well. > Poptop operates smoothly. > Needing repair or replacement : > > Front window scraper rubbers, two on each side. > Cargo hold tie downs need screws...
• Re: UHMW tape for sliding door track
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:06:26 -0700
  ...this is a prime candidate for reconditioning , much like the window scrapers in the front doors. you might also wash and wax that channel...
• Re: List Sticker Production Progress
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Sat, 17 May 2003 15:25:08 -0500
  ...The larger one on the back window is starting to come apart (partly due to an ice scraper slip a while back). I think...
• Re: Winter Camping Advise....
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 07:45:42 -0600
  ...still gotta keep a window open a bit to vent condensation. Otherwise, you have to use the ice scraper on the INSIDE of the...
• Re: cold weather ???what to do !
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 19:35:55 -0600
  ...florida and see your > inlaws...Next, wipers, blowers, rear window heater and wipers > ,tires,scrapers...etc etc as somebody already said HAPPY Winter with...
• Re: Any tricks for warped door cards?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:08:22 -0400
  ...Water is INTENDED to bypass rubber window scrapers but then effortlessly drain out of holes in bottom of door. With compromised vinyl Vapor Barriers...
• Re: Dead Bus Report
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Mar 1997 18:30:53 +0000
  ...are pristine as far as accident damage goes, complete locks, windows, hell the scrapers are even OK for 20+ years old. Also have a...
• Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 03:35:27 -0700
  *Molding* Molding for T3 (T25) Bus / Transporter / Vanagon for installation on a-pillar. Colour: graphite. Article 251 853 705 1BG (left) Article 251 853...
• Re: Winter Camping Advise....
  Historical mailing list - HERMANN DE BOER
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 11:13:56 -0500
  ...still gotta keep a window open a bit to vent condensation. Otherwise, you have to use the ice scraper on the INSIDE of the...
• Re: Sound proofing, was: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Thu, 18 Jul 2013 09:51:07 -0700
  ...particularly inside the front doors on the window regulators and even on the glass and scraper seals. Uuuuhhg. Prep work is EVERYTHING! E-mail...
• Re: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 18:42:06 -0400
  BenT, Did you see that they are also making the 16"wheel moulding again too? I can't recall how it would fit on...
• Re: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 08:35:18 -0700
  Great site Ben. Thanks! On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 3:35 AM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote: > *Molding* > Molding for T3 (T25...
• Re: commence Jordaning...Re: Out of Office AutoReply: Mudflaps..
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 10:16:25 -0700
  ...Front door window rubbers (lower window scrapers) inners same as outers Fri 08/12 Inbox 3k JordanVw@AOL.COM G60 Supercharged '90 Vanagon SyncroWesty...
• Re: The Squirrels are back!
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 10 Jun 2006 22:51:00 -0500
  ...reefer running); replacement of the poptop canvas; > replacement of the windows' front scrapers, seals and -- while I'm > at it -- some sound-deadening material...
• Re: commence Jordaning...Re: Out of Office AutoReply: Mudflaps..
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 12:25:19 -0500
  ...Front door window rubbers > (lower window scrapers) inners same as outers > Fri 08/12 Inbox 3k > JordanVw@AOL.COM G60 Supercharged '90 Vanagon > SyncroWesty...
• Re: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 17:09:40 -0700
  Yes, but they are not cheap. These have been around almost a year. You need to cut the rear portion of the front arches...
• Re: The Squirrels are back!
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Sat, 10 Jun 2006 20:32:32 -0700
  ...reefer running); replacement of the poptop canvas; replacement of the windows' front scrapers, seals and -- while I'm at it -- some sound-deadening material...
• Re: Did a silly thing, white elephant acquired
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:05:42 -0500
  ...All new felts and scrapers for the front windows.The list goes on. Sounds like a downer, but there are pluses. One thing, I...
• '72 Westy FS Milwaukee
  Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
  06 Dec 96 23:54:10 EST
  ...Replaced the windshield, all the window, door and body rubber replaced during resto in 1992/93. It's all holding up very well except...
• $3K synchro, temps, free type 2 fan shroud, cheap rabbit, paint, model Vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 20 Jul 1995 11:28:34 -0700
  ...For example, the rust around my left front window scraper is going to get converter'ed, because I don't want to deal with...
• Re: Friday topic: what is your favorite low (or no) dollar modification?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 22:21:52 -0500
  ...now all i have to do is figure out a way to eliminate the same sort of reflection in the drivers side window. so...
• Wannabussers, this is your lucky day!
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 14 Sep 1996 09:05:54 -0400
  ...repainted inside and out and was fitted with new window scrapers and new vent window frame. The windshield was badly pitted, so a new...
• Re: Speaking of modifications...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 01:31:34 -0600
  ...now all i have to do is figure out a way to eliminate the same sort of reflection in the drivers side window. so...
• some stuff i did to my buses ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 14 Jan 2001 23:53:35 -0600
  ...now all i have to do is figure out a way to eliminate the same sort of reflection in the drivers side window. so...
• stuff, like grab handles and courtesy lights and such ...
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 6 May 1999 14:30:53 -0700
  ...i installed a Hella brake light kit in the rear window. i don't think they make this particular kit anymore. but i ran...
• FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:29:51 -0800
  ...I would recommend using a thin strong tool like a metallic plaster knife/scraper to wiggle under the plastic face plate and slowly work...
• Re: FRONT HEATER / BLOWER FAN - Removal Instructions - EXTREMELY VERY LONG
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Tue, 1 Dec 2009 15:42:16 -0500
  ...I would >recommend using a thin strong tool like a >metallic plaster knife/scraper to wiggle under >the plastic face plate and slowly work...