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  • '91 Vanagon Carat FS $6500 Firm
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Oct 1998 10:25:44 EDT
    ...light over it, a folding rear seat/queen sized bed, alloy wheels, heated power mirrors, power steering, power windows and power door locks, cruise...
  • Winter camping HEAT
    Historical mailing list - J. C.
    Wed, 5 Jan 2000 13:43:15 -0800
    ...OPEN THE REAR HATCH FROM THE INSIDE? INSULATION. I cut bubble-wrap insulation (has foil on both sides) to fit each window plus pop...
  • T5 sighting
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 2 Nov 2004 12:22:41 +1100
    ...The van was a 2.5L TDI long wheelbase Transporter without side windows in the rear. The newest version of the TDI sees it...
  • Re: camper closet removal?
    Historical mailing list - eve Appleton
    Thu, 24 Sep 2015 19:37:00 -0700
    ...the closet to the edge of the rear side window. I have good visibility on that side so that much sacrifice can be made...
  • Re: sliding door... please help
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 5 Dec 2016 01:48:37 +0000
    ...just push the rear shut..   I used a drawer handle and screwed it onto the door just below the window On Dec 4, 2016...
  • Fwd: For Sale: 1990 Tiico Syncro Westy
    Historical mailing list - John Silverman
    Mon, 7 Oct 2002 20:28:19 -0600
    ...pop top, with locking roof rack > Rear Yakima 2 bike carrier (mounts vertically on hatch) available >Sliding window screens >Yokohama Y370 tires, 195/75...
  • Re: '93 Eurovan found in s.e. penna. U-pull it junkyard..complete
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
    Wed, 4 May 2005 12:56:12 -0700
    ...Look under the sliding door side. The rear heater that is often looked for is right under there. Somebody may want that. jimt > folks...
  • Re: Power window replacement details-------very true
    Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
    Sat, 14 Jan 2006 13:31:21 -0800
    I totally concur with Jim also, i can remove and re-instal my power window assembly, regulator and motor, in less than an hour...
  • Re: Vanagon high-roof sighting
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 11 Jan 1997 10:03:19 +0000
    ...It had a white fiberglas > roof similar to the roof on David Schwarze's Safare camper, with the > sliding windows on the sides of...
  • I've been de-flowered
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 6 May 1996 08:27:15 -0700
    ...Whats the best way to get the post out of there to check it? 3) The rear window washer pump only trickles out a...
  • Vanagon Maint. Schedule
    Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
    Tue, 7 Oct 1997 15:24:30 -0700
    ...parking lights, side marker lights, license plate lights, emergency/hazard flasher, stop lights, tail lights, backup lights, turn signals, horn, rear window defogger - check...
  • Re: Windshield? Leak
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
    Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:14:33 -0700
    Any paint bubbles or signs of rust anywhere the van ? especially at the bottoms of the rear side widows, the hatch window, or the...
  • Re: Syncro Multivan
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Wed, 25 Jul 2001 19:30:08 -0400
    ...com/venta2mano/syncro/default.htm > > > > Judging by the bumpers and rear side windows it would be newer than an '88, > > probably an '89 or...
  • Re: self-adjusting brakes?
    Historical mailing list - Will Wood
    Wed, 27 Nov 1996 22:31:11 -0700
    When you install a new drum or a new set of brakes, you'll need to tighten up the adjustment via the adjustment window...
  • Re: Wind noise?
    Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
    Mon, 26 May 2008 23:27:38 -0700
    ...one thing you will never get in a vanagon is flush side windows and aerodynamics. They have flush enough windshields, but............ i finally figured...
  • 2 Vanagons in N.NJ junk yard
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Wed, 14 Apr 1999 01:23:10 EDT
    ...side upholstry. But as near as I could tell all the brackets were there for the rear facing seats. It also has power windows...
  • Re: Internal 115V power
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Thu, 27 Dec 2007 01:47:26 -0600
    ...board under the edge of the rear seat. 2) Mount a steel receptacle box on the back side of the kick board. 3) String...
  • Re: Curing wind noise
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 6 Oct 2001 12:55:37 -0700
    ...Rolling down the window, opening the vent wing, and from inside the van, gingerly pulling the top of the door frame towards you. Do...
  • Re: Catalytic Heaters (again)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 11 Oct 2004 17:13:22 -0500
    ...Then between the straps and the gas tank to the other side, an elbow or two later you can drill a hole in the...
  • (long) VW-Winnebago Rialta 20' magazine test
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Wed, 12 Oct 94 10:20:55 CDT
    ...the big rear window serving as a picture window for the dinette. Screened louvered windows (with rounded edges) on both sides of the dinette...
  • Re: Report on Rear Hatch Tent from Campmore
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Wed, 30 Aug 2000 14:22:08 PDT
    ...Easy >setup! Just raise the rear window, lower tailgate and place tent over the >opening. Elastic shockcords hold the tent tight against the vehicle...
  • Re: Rear closet permanent removal Was: Rear closet temporary removal
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:18:05 -0700
    ...These are some of the advantages of not having the closet: > >>> Better vision through the rear window > >>> Less weight to haul around > >>> More width...
  • Re: noise reduction
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sat, 23 Oct 2004 18:05:47 -0700
    ...I was expecting something with rear seals or windows. jimt On 10/23/04 4:49 PM, "Robert Cardo" <rrecardo@WEBTV.NET> wrote: > Reihard...
  • Material Source for Custom Table Leg
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Sun, 20 May 2018 09:02:01 -0700
    ...the side window forward of the closet door. I plan to rig tie downs to hold the monitor securely against the window while driving...
  • 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, headrests for sale
    Historical mailing list - David Cohen
    Wed, 22 Dec 2010 19:48:41 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...
  • Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Sat, 14 Nov 2015 11:08:54 -0800
    ...black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon > > Sent by: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> > > > > > > > > UP the coast on the beach...
  • Re: My new 87 - was O2 light button & rear wipers
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 27 Aug 2005 13:28:07 -0700
    ...belts for the rear z-bed seat. The bolts that go into the firewall are still there but on the sides it's just...
  • Stereo/Speakers - review (kind of)
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Sun, 5 Jun 2011 22:14:17 -0400
    ...Down side - of course the windows cranks! These speaker grilles are larger than I thought and the mounting ring has to bee on the...
  • Re: Westy rear table mods: here's another one
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:23:18 -0400
    ...to find it.......I could spare 5 minutes to raise the rear table as you describe. Thanks, Doug On Mon, Jul 27, 2009 at...
  • Re: Back latch opener
    Historical mailing list - Chris Chubb
    Tue, 11 Jul 1995 09:40:54 -0400
    ...rear-ended four times in two months! We mounted the brake light tabs to the cardboard, with backer plates on the other side. It...
  • Re: Stripping '87 Westy to paint
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:21:01 -0700
    ...the rain gutter for the driver's side, in front of the >> driver's door windows, is different from the others. Rather than being...
  • FS: 84 Wofly(need to sell)
    Historical mailing list - T G
    Mon, 27 Dec 1999 22:11:26 -0800
    ...Also the rust on the rear quarter panels...the driver side is all solid..nothing has gone through. On the passengers side there is...
  • scoop loops
    Historical mailing list - Mark Thoma
    Thu, 22 Aug 2002 19:47:28 -0700
    ...Without scoop and with a fairly substantial flat oil cooler mounted horizontally in the tunnel I've created behind the passenger side rear wheel...
  • Re: Watch Those Out of State Plates and Don't Take any Crap
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 22 Oct 2006 11:25:47 -0700
    ...the shoulder. > > Never heard about rack rules on the sides. On the front and rear if > it extends beyond the bumpers you are usually...
  • Re: Speaking of mirrors (was painting)
    Historical mailing list - Joe L.
    Thu, 25 Mar 1999 21:21:21 -0500
    ...The air conditioner chamber next the rear window hangs down far enough to block full visibility. From the front inside rear view mirror, I...
  • Re: Where does Hella relay go?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Hartman
    Sat, 22 Aug 2009 17:28:22 -0800
    ...should be, intermittent wash wipe relay is in the correct position, rear window wipe wash turn signal/emerg light all work (they do), what...
  • Re: Anyone need '53? parts
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Sat, 3 Jun 1995 07:41:40 -0500 (CDT)
    ...it is/was a panel (now has a big round window in the > side) nothing inside it, barndoor hatch gone, engine long > gone, GAS...
  • Re: NVC hillbillies
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:38:09 -0600
    ...hillbilly fresh > off of his sister with the sticker in the rear window> "Burning gas and > hauling ass."> Where I live, not only do...
  • Westy rear table mods: here's another one
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:21:01 -0500
    I just completed the all-of-five-minute modification that will allow me to raise the rear table straight up to access the two...
  • Re: Sportsmobile
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sat, 5 Apr 2008 13:22:42 -0400
    ...The rear seat/folding bed was plain old vinyl covered foam as mentioned. Not so pretty, but functional and comfortably flat. The spare tire...
  • Re: A bodywork hammer and a littel patience
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
    Thu, 22 Nov 2001 14:09:33 -0800
    ...I just finished one side of a car and it was taking a long time to do it as good or better than the...
  • Re: batteries, power, wiring,...
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 26 May 2000 09:01:02 -0700
    ...side of the van... or in the luggage rack. I can drive with it in the luggage rack or store it behind the rear...
  • Re: Cup Holder, in captains area.
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Thu, 23 Aug 2012 13:39:22 +0000
    ...that I would have liked, fixed blinds on all the side/rear windows, unfortunately time and the sun weren't kind to them. Jeff...
  • Re: 3rd (center) Brake light for late model Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Tue, 14 Feb 2006 14:20:18 +1100
    ...I would like to find a pair of lights that can be mounted in the top sides of the rear window. These would need...
  • Wow! how bout this guy?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 26 Jul 2009 15:08:28 -0700
    ...window, but the BuickMan is not hearing...So I slip out of my drivers door and walk up sideways and knock on his window...
  • FS '81 Deluxe Westy $2800
    Historical mailing list - John Anderson
    Sat, 26 Oct 1996 10:12:47 -0400
    ...Some are minor some not so, both rear fender areas pretty trashed, rear left panel caved a bit, left side seam rust, sliding door...
  • Re: Loose front end parts
    Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
    Tue, 20 Feb 2001 05:02:51 -0000
    ...The rear seems fine >(especially with the new list purchase air lift kit). It has no pull to >one >side or anything, it is...
  • '84 Wolfsburgs, and sunroof vans...(was: Re: Reimo bed hinges
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Mar 2003 00:48:59 EST
    ...they also had rear hatch screens and snap in curtains in addition to the westy screened side windows. And the padded horn button.. never...
  • Re: Tremclad colour match and useage?
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Fri, 4 May 2007 09:02:29 -0700
    ...A crazy compound dent at eye level on post forward of rear > side window. (what the h**l did PO back into ?!) Have primed...
  • LiMBO want ads ... for sale:
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 08 Dec 95 13:59:49 CST
    ...wall lights, rectangular '65-'67; rear mattress half, walk thru- '65-'67; small pop-top, decent '65-'67; window crank mechanisms '65-'67; owners...
  • Re: A/C leaking inside!
    Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
    Mon, 18 Jun 2001 17:52:20 -0400
    ...Unscrew the two black air vents behind the rearmost windows. Inside you will find this black tube. Snake out the hose and you should...
  • Re: A new thread . . .
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Tue, 19 Jan 1999 11:16:28 PST
    ...under the driver's seat and an NRA decal on the rear window. >Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 13:44:49 -0500 >Reply-To...
  • Re: awnings, what I've learned
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Wed, 22 May 1996 12:38:04 +0000
    ...The back of my awning is just behind the rear vertical body seam behind the rear side window. Ten feet from there put the...
  • Re: mouse profing
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Tue, 7 Aug 2012 18:07:38 -0400
    ...some part is > missing, or the owner leaves a door or window open. > > Jim > > On Mon, Aug 6, 2012 at 9:52 PM, Scott...
  • Re: Any detailing tips?
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 30 Apr 2004 01:47:54 -0400
    ...Get the under side too and get that dirt down there. Inside, a steam cleaner (with upholstery attachment) can help return life to dead...
  • Re: Need recomendations for new shocks for an '85 Vanagon-Rear tire size concern.
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Thu, 6 Dec 2012 00:15:24 -0700
    ...its > left side. > The drivers only injury was a broken arm, he had it laying on the > door edge > with the window open. The...
  • Re: 82 diesel,,problems solved, solutions found, first night, a few spare parts.
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 24 Jul 2002 22:19:32 -0500
    ...damaged one for > a > pattern, so i can make one with side windows also. > > clay > ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or...
  • Re: Front Door Speakers
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sun, 19 Dec 1999 08:43:51 -0800
    ...of the gray rubber wood trim (no plywood) nearest the rear passenger side speaker. This speaker is mounted in the A/C box. Even...
  • Re: Can I replace my back seats of 84 van with newer seats?
    Historical mailing list - Psychic Trucker
    Wed, 13 Dec 1995 20:14:18 +0500
    ...I bought my vanagon (1985, immaculate GL, 71k) for $2800 it had a broken side window, a cracked front window, and the transmission was...
  • Re: About the wipers...
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 3 Feb 2020 19:58:45 -0800
    ...change happened! > Now if I can just remember the year the rear window vents showed up I’ll have some little facts to show...