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• Re: Pop Top Canvas And Little Blocks of Wood
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 14 Apr 2012 09:41:29 -0700
  ...3 window. But it turned out so well I'm in no rush to replace it. The added canvas wraps around the sides a...
• Re: NOVC Comment on fuel economy, drag and velocity
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Wed, 23 Jan 2008 14:21:22 -0800
  ...spray" or "do I need a less obstructed view out the rear window on this leg of the trip" or "do I want to...
• Re: Vanagons of the Tour de France
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:44:49 +0000
  ...It was a > > white Westy and you could only see about 3 feet of the rear of the van > > parked on the left side...
• Power window replacement details
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 14 Jan 2006 11:05:29 -0600
  ...Instead of using a clamp to hold the window up, you might try cutting a couple of small wooden wedges to jam the window...
• Re: To table or not to table
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 17:48:37 EDT
  ...the table itself will slide into the space between the > closet and the drivers rear window.... Good idea - I never thought of that. I...
• hidden oil leak ??
  Historical mailing list - A J
  Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:56:05 -0500
  ...About 3-4 months ago ,the first time it happened, I was driving along about 60 mph and noticed that the rear window was...
• Re: Weekender interior questions
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:38:08 EDT
  ...into a passenger van without using the wolfsburg carat rear sofabed or right side wallpanel then your in for some fun stuff. rog - it...
• Re: syncro rollover angle
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:41:32 -0700
  ...So to get unstuck I locked the rear wheels and SLOWLY went in reverse as the driver rear wheel was 2' from the rut...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 26 Oct 2013 08:16:16 -0500
  ...I figure cutting off the shaft for the condensing coil side and installing fan/fans where I relocate the condensing coil. Velma 82 1...
• Re: From rags to westy in a week.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Fri, 8 Aug 2008 17:22:26 -0600
  ...van, is right next to the rear license >> plate........nice little spot on either side of the rear license >> for an >> outdoor plug, with...
• Re: [vanagon] Common problems with Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 20 Feb 2002 09:49:23 -0800
  ...front windshield, side seals, side windows >> 2 - Head Gaskets: need I say more >> 3 - Water pump: every 50,000 miles >> 4 - Rear hatch struts...
• Re: westy interior install, was Re: westy kitchen mod question
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 21:33:24 -0400
  ...a > sub frame under rear bench to take the place of the brackets. Same for the 2 > on kitchen side. > > > >> I suggest not installing...
• Re: Solar, Flexible, Hatch
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 18 May 2017 21:36:54 -0700
  ...Not thinking of the windscreen but first the hatch, >> then depending on results the two side windows in the rear. >> >> Your turn. :-) >> >>> On Thu...
• Re: Parts available for sale
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:06:35 -0400
  ...GL? I'm still trying to locate one for the passenger side. The ball inside the socket has crumbled and the visor falls partially...
• Re: <FMBC> '85 Westy For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Thu, 23 May 2002 08:49:53 -0700
  ...Screens for rear gate, sliding door, plus both front door windows. A&E Catalina 2500 Awning - 9' 6" wide. 2" Receiver plus 21" x...
• Re: Vanagon Alternative...just thinking
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 15 May 2022 13:07:13 -0700
  *"On the negative side, I am not a big fan of the batteries being located in a tiny steel box inside the van"* Yes...
• syncro rollover angle
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 17:12:02 -0400
  >More serious point, any ideas on side rollover abilities? Getting into more I have a side angle indicator in the car. I think I...
• Road Test 1971 VW Bus
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Wed, 10 May 95 16:06:04 CDT
  ...of side windows and the large windshield located close to the driver, visibility is great in all directions save directly to the rear through...
• Audio help: 3.5MM to RCA pinouts/cabling (new stereo is in)
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:15:04 -0800
  ...the drivers side power door look won't fully work while the panel is off. - Do not wonder why the power windows don't...
• Re: Don't push ME around..Van directional stability
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 4 Sep 2007 21:03:22 +0000
  ...I can speak from personal experience that the tires and inflation have a huge impact on drivability in sidewinds. My '71 Adventurewagon was much...
• Re: Power window switch relocation
  Historical mailing list - Toomey Douglas
  Tue, 29 Aug 2017 09:47:55 -0700
  ...However, I took out the two sort of W-shaped actuators and getting those back in so that they are not sideways is causing...
• Re: Rearview mirror
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:08:42 -0500
  ...my side mirrors out of habit of driving Buses and Vanagons for decades.� Most of the time I have the rear window curtains shut...
• Re: Where to place my jack?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 2 Sep 2021 14:22:23 -0500
  ...This often show as miss aligned > doors and leaking windows. > > Dennis > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of...
• Re: 87- Stop the fresh air!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Sep 1996 13:54:52 -0400
  ...88 & newer have air exits at the back end of the rear-side windows that are allways open) Colors are used in the vent...
• Re: Front Heater Fan Just stopped working last week, Any ideas? Need some parts....
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 15:17:25 -0500
  ...So, is this what an air-cooled is like in winter? > _________________________________________________________________ > Put your friends on the big screen with Windows Vista� + Windows Live�. > http...
• Re: Vanagon 5-Lug spacing distance? & T1 vs T2
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 23:33:47 +1200
  ...They were not a completely new body from the Splits...only the cab, side-window panels (in Kombi & Microbus) and roof panel were changed...
• FS 82 westy (maybe)
  Historical mailing list - Higginbotham, David A.
  Wed, 2 Mar 2005 13:54:10 -0500
  ...sliding door where PPO cut short, a few rust blisters around side windows it hasn't cracked the paint yet but..., and it's...
• Re: Another one in the 'hood. ('89 Bluestar)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 16 Jul 2007 09:22:50 -0700
  ...It's a blue > hardtop > > Wolfsburg Weekender, probably an '89 because of > the > > rear window vents and the diagonal stripe interior > > (I'm sure...
• Re: AdventureWagen
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Wed, 09 Jul 1997 21:16:35 -0700
  ...s up above - they loved it as they had the side windows, rear window, their own reading light, & a nice elevated view outside. We...
• Re: Shift but no go - Update - CV bolts go wheeeeeeeeee!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Bohannan
  Sat, 28 Oct 2017 09:40:23 -0400
  ...I had just recently done rear wheel bearings- since I cannot remember if this is the side I took loose or not, but it...
• Re: door speakers
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 19 May 2019 21:06:33 +0000
  ...same problems with the window cranks.  Look at the picture, I think the 5th from left, that shows the side profile.  I don’t...
• Making a pickup truck a vanagon!!!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
  Mon, 14 Oct 2002 12:44:10 -0600
  ...Cut the victim van at the > high beltline just below the windows. Then take the edge and finish off by > welding a pipe or...
• Re: 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, headrests f...
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:20:42 EST
  ...rear > > The bad > Clutch burned up > 3rd gear syncro bad in 4spd tranny > recently hit car port pole so damage to passenger side rear...
• 1991 Carat For Sale
  Historical mailing list - Barry Muller
  Sat, 24 Jan 2004 03:30:11 -0500
  ...VW within the last 4,000 miles New driver side power window motor New rear windshield wiper motor and assembly Vredestein Transport Steel tires...
• Re: Winshield gasket
  Historical mailing list - Gil Ngai
  Wed, 1 Dec 2021 13:57:01 -0700
  ...Whereas just one of the side windows took me over an hour of fiddling. I'd recommend using a pro unless you have a...
• Get yer LIST STICKERS here!!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Thu, 4 Jan 1996 17:19:38 -0500
  ...cash) Placement of stickers shall be on the rear left area, either bumper or window, or somewhere visible to cars passing you, and, if...
• My "new" Vanagon, and Camper to-be.
  Historical mailing list - Fin Beven
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 14:40:37 -0700
  ...Removed the sliding door panel, the smaller panel at the right-rear, the long panel on the left side, and the rear panel on...
• Re: Window Tint..Professional or D.I.Y.?
  Historical mailing list - One Morecar
  Mon, 26 Feb 2001 22:44:31 +1100
  <html><DIV> <P>Hi Jeff</P> <P>I tinted the rear windows of my previous van myself. It was cheap, I just bought the...
• Re: 85 Westy, 91 Subaru engine, for sale on Craig's List
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 2 May 2003 18:56:11 EDT
  ...The battery is in the stock location for most diesels just in front of the rear passenger side taillight. You will have to disconnect...
• Re: Watch Those Out of State Plates and Don't Take any Crap
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 22 Oct 2006 13:20:28 -0400
  ...Never heard about rack rules on the sides. On the front and rear if it extends beyond the bumpers you are usually required to...
• Re: Cutting a Vanagon into quarters!
  Historical mailing list - '80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 17 Apr 2001 05:16:58 -0700
  ...cut was done where the rear opening of the sliding door stops across the window on the other side. Total time - 2 minutes! Cut...
• "Simpler is better"? Yep.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 22:29:31 -0700
  ...Roll up windows, no AC, Inline 4 motor, no rear wiper, no top.. Pretty simple...but a bit more than just a sleeping pad...
• FOR SALE: '90 Weekender (Multivan) Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Bo Kersey
  Thu, 16 May 1996 08:37:12 -0500
  ...Here are the details: > >Automatic >78k miles >Original Owner >Complete Service Records >Has the rear facing seats >Has VW alloy wheels >Has power windows...
• wonderwagon friday funny
  Historical mailing list - D.Belick
  Thu, 24 Jul 1997 21:00:55 -0700
  ...So the old man pokes his head in the window >> and looks around. Leaning back on his moped, the old man says, "That's...
• FOR SALE: 1984 Wolfsberg GL Westfalia $7,000
  Historical mailing list - Marty Wallace
  Tue, 27 Oct 1998 15:57:38 -0800
  ...interior light, driver's side (sometimes stays on when door is closed) The only thing really bad cosmetically: 1. The rear bumper is pretty...
• After Market A/C project - Items needed
  Historical mailing list - Scott Greiner
  Sat, 22 Mar 2014 14:15:51 -0700
  ...the back side cabinet like it is installed in the carivan. To help reduce back area from getting hot, having the windows tinted. Thanks...
• Re: Where to buy Limbo Hatch Stick?
  Historical mailing list - Paul
  Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:18:33 -0700
  ...If the temperature doesn't warrant opening the rear hatch, I've installed a slider on the back right side window. It opens about...
• Re: Thinking about a Previa, anyone owned both Vanagon and Previa?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 26 May 2000 18:12:16 EDT
  ...Power windows and locks, all seats recline. Rear most seats recline and fold sideways flat against the walls for cargo. This things was fabulous...
• Re: List Sticker Survey - Update #2
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Sun, 21 Mar 2004 18:09:22 -0600
  ...i HAVE a blue list sticker on my >windshield and rear hatch window - and blue DOESNT SHOW UP from more than >10 ft >away...
• Re: Mouse Attack!
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:28:20 -0600
  ...Apparently, there are >> ways for small mice to get inside a van even with the doors & windows >> closed. >> >> I found one possible entry hole...
• Get Yer List Stickers here!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
  Mon, 5 Feb 1996 12:44:33 -0500
  ...cash) Placement of stickers shall be on the rear left area, either bumper or window, or somewhere visible to cars passing you, and, if...
• Re: "Kitchen" table in Westies?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 17:15:00 -0600
  ...parallel to the windows while you pull it out. It is really tight, squeezes against the left back of the rear seat. Same when...
• Re: Vanagon Alternative...just thinking
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 May 2022 12:41:00 +0000
  "Why don't they put the battery under the rear bench compartment?" One would lose a lot of storage space.  Mine has toolbox, folding...
• FS 87GL Houston Area
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Thu, 14 Aug 1997 20:53:14 -0500
  ...soundsystem sounds great Power windows/Power Mirrors No drips, Runs great Alloy Wheels $4,900 OBO Needs: a) rear hatch thumblatch is stuck and...
• Re: Garage Cleanup Sale - Making Room for a New Project
  Historical mailing list - email99
  Wed, 29 Jun 2011 20:43:37 -0400
  ...8084 sliding windows (R & L) Removed before crushing the transmission > donor. > > $4084 rear side windows (R & L). > > $2084 triangular vent windows (R & L). > > $20Alternator...
• Re: B-Quiet application in progress
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 08:14:02 -0700
  ...In 1988 the > rear-most side windows > have an added vent along the rear edge. It was > necessary to shorten > the glass in order...
• Installing Multivan interior, some questions?
  Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 22:35:15 -0400
  ...Any advice on this? We were thinking of attaching it to the body just above the passenger-side rear window. I'd hate to...
• '82 Diesel Westy For Sale in Denver (Glendale) CO
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Mon, 8 Jan 2007 18:52:04 +0000
  ...with pretty significant rust on the left side along the seams and in the right rear wheel well. It looks like it's been...
• European stickers
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Mon, 7 Jul 97 23:08:23 UT
  ...save taxes. (Sometimes these versions have sheet-metal instead of rear side windows). To make it not too attractive they put the 80km speed...
• Re: Westfalia alternative (was Re: A Ford Westy)
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Wed, 18 Nov 1998 18:45:08 EST
  ...When the shades are open, they lower the top of the windows quite a bit. Plus, the rear passengers have no window at all...