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• RE: Rusting seams and other hard to fix rust problems.
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 06 Mar 1996 14:51:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...rust along seam, driver side. This is the seam that joins the > panels holding the middle and rear windows. Rust discoloration is starting > to...
• Re: CV joint 'indicators'?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:28:12 -0700
  ...Get a helper to listen out the PS window to compare notes. (which side is it coming from?) CV sounds should be related to...
• Re: Odd AC contraption/sure it fits!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 11:34:30 EDT
  ...I extended the poptop closure mechanism rearward to clear the cover, but a hand clearance channel could also have been milled into the wood...
• Re: Rear closet permanent removal Was: Rear closet temporary removal
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 13 Oct 2021 21:26:11 -0400
  ...He put the foam piece on the rear side. But still the front is narrow. His van is beautiful on the outside but for...
• trip report
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Fri, 5 Jul 2002 16:39:02 -0700
  ...from rear that scared the sh*t out of me but vanished as soon as I pulled over never to recur, window vent screen...
• Re: Pop Top Install
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Tue, 14 Nov 2006 23:29:31 +0000
  ...With the top up, I can fold the front board over again onto the rear mattress for normal standing space. But you could also...
• Re: Pop top insulation
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 21:19:05 -0800
  ...will stay on his side of the dotted line, stop at the stop sign, etc. A partially open rear hatch might attract evildoers where...
• Re: eBay ship to US only - why
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 5 Aug 2005 12:36:41 -0400
  ...For instance the new rear passenger side sliding window I just picked up: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7987583126&rd...
• magic bus is dead; want parts?
  Historical mailing list - Kragen Sitaker
  Fri, 14 Jul 2006 18:53:59 -0400
  ...fridge knobs (made new ones) - broken window crank knob (made a new one) - awning was mildewy - floppy side mirrors wouldn't hold position (tightened...
• for the wanabusers: buses for sale
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 12 Aug 94 18:48:52 CDT
  ...cover; rotating front seat; 2 adjustable tray tables; front, rear, and side curtains; extra window screens; travel bra. $6,600. Call Larry (609) 883...
• Back from Florida
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 27 Feb 2022 16:51:02 +0000
  ...So drove with windows open. Driving north in the afternoon means sun on drivers side so it was like driving in a green house...
• Re: Good types of drive-on lift ramps?
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Tue, 25 May 2010 15:08:30 -0700
  ...Curb on one side, fast cars on the other. I used ramps for my Westy and my bay window on the driveway at the...
• Camper Floorplans
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Thu, 21 Mar 1996 22:41:27 -0800 (PST)
  ...There is an additional cabinet in the rear on the drivers side, from the engine level to the ceiling, makes a good closet but...
• Re: adjustment specs for headlights?
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 14 Mar 2004 10:35:48 EST
  ...The vertical centerline of the target can be established by installing tape on the vertical centerlines of the windshield and the rear window, them...
• The maiden {again} voyage.
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 20 Aug 2014 14:05:43 -0300
  ...There is very little seam rust {the driver's side dogleg}; some rust along the bottom of the sliding door and rear hatch (those...
• Re: List energy needed
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 31 Mar 2021 08:17:00 -0700
  ...create a welcome home item for my van, Rear light hinge? Worlds best window crank? Rear reflector light protector? > > Ideas for best center rug...
• Re: sliding door... please help
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Sun, 4 Dec 2016 21:33:42 -0700
  ...just push the > rear shut.. > I used a drawer handle and screwed it onto the door just below the window > > On Dec 4, 2016...
• Sportsmobile (was Re: Who makes the straight-up pop-top?)
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 20:37:44 EST
  ...Their most popular roof is a straight-up pop-top with big windows on 3 sides; they also make a few different hard tops...
• Re: Questions about Westies and Syncros
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 14:11:23 -0700
  ...87 had rear "fender flares" - the later ones don't, and the '90/91s have body-colored side mirrors and black window trim) Brent...
• Re: A3 engine in Westie / PS pump disable?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 9 May 1998 22:55:12 -0700
  ...the electrons :-) > Anyone ever try to get window tinting off the window behind the >left rear cabinet? Let me tell you, it's not...
• Re: 87 camper for sale, San Francisco area, $3200. yup.
  Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
  Sun, 18 Jul 1999 00:59:01 -0700
  ...rear wheel. The body has a few rust spots, but isn't very bad. A couple bubbles around the drivers side sliding window (westie...
• Re: Soundproofing '85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sat, 20 Oct 2012 18:42:43 -0700
  ...passenger side and 3 in the section behind the driver. I'll get another pkg of 5 for the firewall under the rear seat...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 27 Oct 2013 17:37:40 -0700
  ...On 10/27/2013 10:16 AM, ralph meyermann wrote: > Planning on building a window unit into my Westy and possibly an inverter > for...
• Hello and for sale...
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 09:03:05 -0800
  ...Both front doors Slider (needs a window) Most windows All seats--these have grey vinyl sides, and a cloth top--sort of a criss...
• Power mirror help needed.-
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Fri, 1 Mar 2002 21:03:14 -0600
  ...to the mirror switch 2) white/green wire, hot from the rear window defogger thru T2a thru door to the driver mirror heater element...
• Re: Front speakers
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 3 Sep 2008 17:13:55 -0500
  ...The only problem I see mounting 6.5" any kind of speaker on that rear AC plastic housing is that you're making the...
• 911-Samba update
  Historical mailing list
  9 Jan 95 15:37
  ...He's called Martin and he's puttin' a 911 engine in a 23-window Samba - coooeel. The story so far... The Samba had...
• Re: microbus website
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Jan 2001 11:54:22 -0500
  ...quarter and a three-second one looking up the right side from the rear, both blended in with shots of people on windsurfers, bicycles...
• Re: 2 syncros and a wolfsburg for sale in NJ
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:46:13 -0500
  ...It has a new alternator, new water pump, new power window > regulator on the pass side, new catalytic convertor, new muffler, new > oxygen sensor...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 11:57:42 -0400
  ...There is a small spot below the rear hatch window as well. The body seams are good. There has been a rust repair to...
• Re: Stereo/Speakers - review (kind of)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 5 Jun 2011 19:36:05 -0700
  ...by the sound quality. > > I'm very pleased. > > Down side - of course the windows cranks! These speaker grilles are > larger > than I thought and...
• '77 Riviera II FS (NE Oregon)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 15:31:46 -0800
  ...been cut for 4" speakers Zipper on rear cushion needs repaired/replaced Camper battery Drivers side window channel (dog ate it...) Color: Blue w...
• '57 Progress or Problem?!
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Wed, 22 Nov 1995 09:47:53 MST
  ...All the guy did was drop the engine, replace the rear main seal, loosen one side of the tranny, and replace the rubber engine...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 13:20:08 -0600
  ...The rear low press problem is >> harder. Instead of trying to >>> fair that area how about an attempt to "curve >> the flow" in there...
• Re: idea?
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Tue, 29 Oct 2013 15:07:42 -0500
  ...From about two until sundown, the sun >> beats in on the side of the van and the temperature skyrockets. There is >> nothing to do...
• '87 Weekender FS
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 21:50:39 -0700
  ...There is some poor touch up along the vertical seam between the two rear windows on the passenger side -- no idea what this represents...
• Re: Glimpse of westy - Westy Sightings
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 12:58:04 -0700
  ...had his window open, > non-power mirrors. Looks like he had a fresh scrape on the sliding > door and passenger side rear panel. A...
• RE: Help from Mexico!
  Historical mailing list - David I. Tanzer
  Sun, 8 Jun 1997 10:12:07 -0400
  ...now have someone hold the window frame/gasket/cord assembly in place on t= he outside of the bus. get it adjusted side to...
• Re: Parts available for sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve Bonde
  Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:14:01 +0000
  ...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: Pop top seal Bulk rolls( LIST PURCHASE?)
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:57:16 -0800
  ...Side and Rear Window Seals coming later this year after I get some money back on the windshield seals to pay for that project...
• Re: Air recirculator
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Feb 2019 15:18:59 +0000
  ...Air recirculator > > You probably have the black vents in the rear side windows? > > In that case yes, the door vents are taped shut, and...
• Re: Lubrication tips one at a time.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 21:15:35 -0400
  Hi Scott and others, great Scott! So, I lubed all the things Scott mentioned rear hatch, Emergency Brake, but wear is this plastic cap...
• Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#594039241: Volkswagen : Bus
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Tue, 7 Aug 2001 09:29:34 -0700
  ...The 4 plastic or plexiglas windows on > the rear and on the side of the vehicle are > manufactured by Sekurit. Rear storage compartment > and...
• Re: 87 Wolfsburg???
  Historical mailing list - Kind Fellow
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 14:54:31 -0700
  ...rear (pretty cool)...the interior is > good, > no tears in the carpet or seats...the seats facing > towards the rear have some side plastic...
• Sink/stove removal proceedure - long
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Sun, 5 Sep 1999 12:56:51 -0300
  ...Also another one opposite that one screwed in from the right side of the cabinet (side facing the rear/back of van just above...
• Long ..Re:Help Me Before I Spend a Fortune "on an EV"
  Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli~+212.238.2563
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:50:02 -0500
  ...front drivers side power window actuator, Blown inline fuse for the fridge, wheel alignment for a vibration in the left rear, and the propane...
• Re: Vented Catalytic Heater Installation ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Sat, 5 Dec 1998 15:15:24 -0800
  ...I pointed the added T towards the driver's side of the van. Then installed a flexible propane hose. It runs a few inches...
• Re: Questions on your cat heater?
  Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 13:35:09 -0700
  ...When I use the heater, i just lower the driver's side window, insert the insert and close the window on it to make...
• Re: tool find
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 29 Sep 2013 10:10:50 -0500
  ...Ten years later I am replacing my rear window rubber and need two cups. The expensive one pops off after five minutes on the...
• FS: 1980 VW AW For Sale, Tucson, AZ
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:27:25 -0800
  ...The chassis is rust free but the body has some cancer, primarily on the front and rear window edges. The engine (air cooled 2...
• Re: Air Cooled Vanagon Westfalia POKEY for sale
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Wed, 30 Apr 2003 13:55:13 -0400
  ...There is a small spot below the rear hatch window >as well. The body seams are good. There has been a rust >repair to...
• Re: Rearview mirror
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 19 Sep 2014 18:47:06 +0000
  ...my side mirrors out of habit of driving Buses and Vanagons for decades. Most of the time I have the rear window curtains...
• Re: Third brake light
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Mon, 16 Mar 2015 14:19:41 -0600
  ...In North America where rear turn signals >>> are permitted to emit red light, the CHMSL also helps to disambiguate brake >>> lights from rear position...
• Re: pop out on westy
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Fri, 10 Sep 2004 20:18:58 -0400
  ...not just a pop-out window. It would be a pretty slick install, > just cut out the side panel between the "B" and "C...
• Re: FS: '93 Eurovan MV w/ jumpseats, bed, table $1500 MUST SELL
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 13 Apr 2004 15:32:57 EDT
  ...it has a perfect interior, capt chairs, sofabed w/ cushion, rear storage cabinet under cushion, sliding side windows, jumpseats, jumpseat trays, flip out side...
• Re: Rear closet permanent removal Was: Rear closet temporary removal
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Tue, 12 Oct 2021 19:19:47 -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: Syncro/Vanagon Stiff Shifting
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Sep 1995 12:32:50 -0300
  ...the gearshift out the openned passenger window to the door handle to hold the stick on that side. It was a gentle pull, enough...
• Re: Ultimate F+R Sway-Bar Test in 40MPH crosswinds
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 14:44:12 -0500
  ...Ultimate F+R Sway-Bar Test in 40MPH crosswinds Sunday I got a rare opportunity to test my westy's front and rear PST...
• Tough decision, but FS: 90GL (Blackbeard)
  Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
  Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:30:28 -0700
  ...Negatives: -Small ding on the front passenger side (see photos). Someone drifted back into me while parked at the MGM Grand. -Easily repaired, just...
• Various repair reportings
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Anthony Kupcinski
  Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:45:05 -0600
  ...s side, cut out the crimp wire connectors, soldered and heat-shrinked the re-spliced wires. Turns out my anemic power windows were due...