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• Re: Back again needing more help to find out what size the bolts are that hold the pot top hinges to the top of the van
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 20 Jan 2017 10:50:46 -0800
  ...Back again needing more help to find out what size the bolts are that hold the pot top hinges to the top of the...
• Re: Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 22:21:18 EST
  ...I'm going to craft the cabinets and such, and am really > interested in getting a set of hinges/hardware to make a Westy...
• WTB: 84-86 Brown Westy fridge door and door frame
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Fri, 5 Oct 2007 17:40:31 -0700
  ...I'll also need hinges and latch. Ciao Tom ____________________________________________________________________________________ Tonight's top picks. What will you watch tonight? Preview the hottest shows on Yahoo...
• Re: Those bars over the spare tire carrier
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 22 May 2002 17:50:53 -0700
  Yes - they can be removed, but you will need to use bolts to hold the hinges for the spare tire carrier "pan". Remove the...
• Re: 27 in tires in clamshell
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:07:22 -0700
  ...It just drops the rear edge of the clamshell, where it hinges on the frame cross member, then just uses the bolt up front...
• Re: Help requested with door hanging
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 16:06:30 -0800
  ...I bought new hinges for my van years ago and have yet to need them - there is a plastic bushing inside that is TOUGH...
• Re: WTB - Z-Bed hinges for '82 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 16 Jul 2016 09:51:03 -0700
  ...Then there are the actual 'Z' bed hinges which require you to cut your original frame for operation. I know this because I bought...
• cargo door hinge question
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Sep 1995 17:46:24 -0400
  could anyone tell me what year the hinges on cargo doors on old splitty's moved down? i think pre' 1963 and older busses...
• Re: instilling pop top hinges
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:47:00 -0800
  ...When you install the hinges in the roof of the van you have to align the roof. That means some movement of the hinges...
• WTB: Beige Westy Cabinet Door
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Sat, 14 Oct 2006 12:13:09 -0700
  ...I'll need both sides of the hinges and latch too. Thanks Tom __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best...
• Re: instilling pop top hinges
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:57:33 -0800
  ...instilling pop top hinges > To: "Alistair Bell" <albell@shaw.ca> > Cc: "vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > > silicone the whole bolt, just...
• Re: Rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Tue, 21 Sep 2021 12:04:25 -0600
  ...The struts are new, the hinges are > lubed and I don't know why it is hard to get the hatch going all the...
• Re: Sealant on poptop bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 13:13:32 -0800
  Well, the SS bolts can withstand more stress than the fiberglass can! The hinges have four bolts each to the top, and the only...
• any interest in flip out side Tables? mounts to ANY Passenger van..
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jun 2004 10:49:14 EDT
  ...the woodgrain finish has an slide out extension to it both tables include hinges and flip out table leg. basically you install these so...
• Westie Sun Roof
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Mon, 14 Jul 1997 15:48:20 -0700
  ...This is the squareish grey plastic roof on hinges that screws up to let air in. Mine is disintegrating and the dealer wants $240...
• swivel and z-bed for sale. HELP the PIFF
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sat, 11 Jul 2009 10:48:57 -0700
  ...it is complete from a ~77 bus, but the hinges will work on any vanagon and bay. 100$ for the hinges, seat included for...
• Re: broken accelerator pedal
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 31 Jul 2015 13:34:46 -0400
  ...anyway ive seen people screw small cabinet hinges to them.. lol cheap and effective!!
• Re: semi-OT: questions about carrying a canoe
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:17:11 -0500
  ...Using the hinges as described here would obviate the problem. Jim > It is possible to thread rope around the rear hatch hinges. Open the...
• Re: Camper swivel seat ? Battery box?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 4 May 2004 15:48:23 -0600
  "interesting, mine (battery box cover) doesn't have hinges. It lies there and is screwed down with four screws. That's in an '81...
• Re: Back again needing more help to find out what size the bolts are that hold the pot top hinges to the top of the van
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 20 Jan 2017 11:01:25 -0800
  ...Back again needing more help to find out what size the bolts > are that hold the pot top hinges to the top of the...
• Re: Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 18:06:30 -0800
  Those hinges come up on Ebay if you watch for them. Here is a set that sold a week ago. You probably will have...
• Simple way to mount a 15" spare in the stock front carrier...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 23:53:09 EDT
  ...place (thats all it does) and replace the spare tire carrier hinges w/ bolts and locknuts.. simple, and now you can run a 15...
• Re: Z-bed ???
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Wed, 17 Dec 2003 10:38:36 -0500
  Don't have the link, but I do have a pair of the westy bed hinges from a 78 that are free to whomever...
• Pop top rear hinge removal
  Historical mailing list - Chris Hinkle
  Tue, 26 Feb 2002 21:16:06 -0600
  Folks, I'd like to paint the hinges (if you can call them that) at the rear of the pop-top. Can these be...
• Rear Bed Hinges
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sun, 9 Nov 2014 17:58:05 -0800
  Hi All, I'm installing GL Rear Seat Cushions into my Carat. I like them better because they're Flatter and Smoother. Easier to...
• Help requested with door hanging
  Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 13:07:09 -0700
  ...I do not see any place on the hinges to adjust that. Can anyone help? Thanks Paul Chubbuck
• High Lift Bed Hardware was Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 00:45:01 -0800
  While on this subject does anyone have any idea where one might acquire a set of the higher lift Z Bed hinges? I know...
• Re: Sources for westy faucet?
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Thu, 10 Apr 2008 08:00:15 -0400
  ...It swivels, twists, and hinges up and down. Requires only a couple of washers to make it fit. The switch is much more durable...
• Re: An idea for Replacing Pop Top Canvas
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Fri, 2 May 2014 16:50:46 +0000
  ...Drop rear of top back down on its hinges, and bolt hinges to > >> top. > >> 7. Screw down the new canvas and it's brackets...
• sticking accelerator
  Historical mailing list - Judith Barr/Leo Girard
  Mon, 6 Sep 1999 23:58:12 -0400
  ...protective "box" on the underside of the floor where the accelerator hinges. Access above the spare tire. Lots of pebbles, sludge, bellybutton lint etc...
• Pop top weight
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 12:21:03 -0800
  ...This is the 2 fiberglass sections, legs, mounts, hinges, canvas. The total was close to 135 lbs. This did not include any upper bed...
• Re: how to add headrests to a westy rear sofabed seatback.
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Fri, 4 Mar 2005 06:53:42 -0330
  ...you need to buy 2 hinges. > > take the hinges home and tap out the hinge pins. you may need to cut off the > hinge...
• Early / late sliding door hinges
  Historical mailing list - john Runberg
  Sun, 27 Oct 2002 23:06:40 -0500
  Is the hardware (top guide bearing, middle sliding arm, lower bearing guide) compatible between early and late Vanagons? Can I use the pieces from...
• Feedback wanted - Dash Console For Vanagon from BusDepot
  Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
  Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:43:10 -0500
  Can anyone provide feedback on this? Overall quality (including the hinges)? How usable the cup holders are? thanks, Dana 85 Westy 1.9td 04...
• Re: Can you drive with skylight open?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 9 Jun 2015 11:15:37 -0400
  > I had a strong gust of wind rip the two "rollers" right out of it. > Then stress cracked the skylight itself around the hinges...
• Cup Holder, in captains area
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Thu, 23 Aug 2012 16:20:05 -0400
  ...It pays homage to the spring loaded hinge; it has six (6) hinges per side that pop the contraption out, driven by one rubber...
• Westfalia upper bunk measurements
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 19:08:37 -0600
  ...However, the hinges changed in 85. Is the plywood 5/8" or 3/4" thick? L x W? Interior or exterior grade finished on...
• Re: Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:05:21 -0800
  ...Lubricant ? Think that I saw this subject previously..Wanted to know good all-purpose lubricant for seat sliders, hatch and door hinges, etc. Thanks...
• Re: instilling pop top hinges
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 2 Jan 2017 10:04:13 -0800
  ...But I would have a fight getting the fasteners back out later. > > When you install the hinges in the roof of the van you...
• Okay, now THIS is embarrassing!
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Wed, 16 May 2012 10:42:47 -0700
  ...Oh yeah, also two (2) little clippy things to keep the curvy metal arms from falling out of the hinges. Trouble is I can...
• Where to get special rivets for cabinet doors?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Ray
  Thu, 30 Nov 2000 09:23:41 -0500
  ...One of the hinges on an interior Westy cabinet door won't stay on. It looks to be a standard rivet but when I...
• Re: Westy seat hinges/ 5cyl installation
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 4 Dec 1998 20:34:24 EST
  ...Perhaps getting these hinges would be fairly simple? Anyone know the part numbers? >> if you raise the _whole_ rear deck - when you think about...
• Engine Compartment Door
  Historical mailing list - bus
  Wed, 24 May 1995 07:39:55 -0400
  Do you have to replace the hinges on the engine compartment door if the pins have broken or is there a way to punch...
• Door locks
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Nov 1996 23:29:55 -0500
  ...how to do a sano installation, all the other doors have hinges so this is not a problem. Is there slack in the wire...
• seeking lower dash panel/selling closet door and vents
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 13:27:05 -0600
  ...Also I am selling a tan closet door with hinges, latch and plastic trim. Fits 85 Westfalia, with angled lower edge. And two brown...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 09:24:53 -0800
  ...I believe that the springs are inside the lift bar (one on each side), not in the hinges. Has anyone tried to put stronger...
• Re: convertible westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Wheaton
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 19:18:42 -0800
  ...I mean, it already lifts off and has hinges at one end. Can't one just undo the hinges and detach the canvas? I...
• Lower Cargo door hinge & weather strip replacement questions
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 1 Nov 2005 14:23:33 -0800
  ...Upon closer examination of the replacement doors, I noticed that the pivots for the hinges (actually the part of the hinge that stays in...
• Re: Back again needing more help to find out what size the bolts are that hold the pot top hinges to the top of the van
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 20 Jan 2017 12:29:51 -0800
  ...Back again needing more help to find out what size the bolts >> are that hold the pot top hinges to the top of the...
• Sky light screws
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 14:32:50 +0000
  Does anyone know if the screws that secure the hinges to the slylight itself are the same as the other 5 mounting screws (carriage...
• Re: instilling pop top hinges
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 30 Dec 2016 17:47:17 -0800
  ...inside of the heads of the > carnage bolts that secure the hinges to the pop top to prevent water > seeping in > > Is this standard...
• Westy measurements
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Fri, 9 Apr 1999 18:04:49 -0600
  ...Now all I need, besides the dimensions, is the hinges. Can anyone help me here? TIA Bill [vwwesty] <>< '85 GL [*Magic*Bus*] '82 Westy...
• Poptop For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 19:23:57 -0600
  ...It includes the rear hinges, canvas, luggage rack, bed boards, mattresses, etc. $250 for everything. It is currently in Chicago, but will be in...
• sliding door differences. Re: Early / late sliding door hinges
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 11:20:16 EST
  In a message dated 10/27/02 11:10:15 PM Eastern Standard Time, jrunberg@MAC.COM writes: > Also, the outside measurements on the...
• WTB brown Weekender rear cabinet door
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 12:50:53 -0700
  Hi all, On Malcolm's recommendation, I've started to look for a Weekender rear cabinet door, with the hinges, latch and trim, in...
• Re: Sealant on poptop bolts?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 21 Dec 2014 12:42:38 -0800
  ...GW has them for the top hinges, miscellaneous top bolts, luggage rack screws and tie-downs, top latch bolts, and skylight bolts (and SS...
• Re: Pop top issue
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 28 May 2011 20:46:06 -0400
  ...I >tend to do most of my cooking outside, so Have you checked that the hinges on the lifting bar are in good shape...
• "Buyer BE Weir"
  Historical mailing list - TSG
  Sun, 26 Dec 2004 18:03:48 -0800
  ...to your Top of the westy pop top by ripping the hinges out An destroying the creaking mechanisms And you will have a real...
• Re: [WetWesties] Simple Question on Pop Tops
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 9 Oct 2012 22:56:27 -0700
  ...There appears/feels like there are nuts that > > those bolts go into, not threaded into the hinges themselves. So, are the > > nuts captive nuts...
• Re: Spare Tire Matching
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 08:03:30 -0800
  ...One is to bend the rear hinges on the bus down. that will get you 1" more in the back. Then you can lengthen...