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  • Re: Bus windows
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Sun, 8 Jun 2008 18:22:47 -0700
    ...aka the 21 or 23 window "samba". > > chris
  • Re: Vanagon Power Window Motor Conversion
    Historical mailing list - Roland
    Mon, 27 Feb 2012 16:37:39 -0800
    ...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1261_622/aftermarket_power_window_regulator_drivers_side.html Please notice that the description is pretty...
  • Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:07:53 -0800
    > And on the rear window fixed vent issue. I have an 83 Westy with no > "vents" > in the rear windows. The pop top kind...
  • Re: side window security
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:18:53 -0700
    I have found this " Get in through the Window" feature to be very handy a number of times when I have left the key...
  • Re: window trim strip substitute?
    Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
    Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:55:06 -0800
    ...Painting seems like a temporary measure but one I > might > consider. > > Similarly the aluminum frame of the slider windows stands out. What > have other...
  • Re: my new 85 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 13:29:13 +1200
    ...Panelvan had no side cargo bay windows and some had no rear window either; no rear seat mounts. Microbus/Samba had side and door...
  • Re: window screens
    Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 07:39:19 -0500
    ...The window frames are different on Westies to accommodate the screens. We sell the screens too, but specify them as "Westfalia-only." - Ron Salmon...
  • Re: Need Wing Window Replaced ASAP.
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Thu, 15 Jun 2006 18:33:38 -0700
    ...The window frame detaches quite easily at the hinges without opening up the door. A replacement from a junkyard can be put in without...
  • Looking for a nice pair of Grey front door panels with power windows
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:09:08 -0400
    I am looking for a nice pair of grey front door panels from a Vanagon that had power windows. If you have a pair...
  • Re: 'Lifting that poptop! '86 Westy- always open sliding door first
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sat, 11 Jun 2005 17:54:25 -0700
    ...There is too much "vacuum resistance" if you try to lift the poptop with all the doors/windows closed.
  • Window visor thingys
    Historical mailing list - Mick Reynolds
    Tue, 2 May 2000 21:08:00 GMT
    Does anyone know if the little tinted visors that fit over the tops of the driver's and passenger's side windows and keep...
  • Power window/mirror door rubber boots needed
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 10 May 2000 10:38:57 +1200
    I will be fitting power windows and mirrors to my 84, which is out-of-town and I cannot remember even if its doors...
  • "good price" for black sliding windows?
    Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
    Sun, 7 Jan 2001 22:11:39 -0800
    Hi All, A list member has offered to sell me a pair of black framed sliding windows for a vanagon at a "good" price...
  • Re: keeping window rubber in good condition
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Tue, 12 Mar 2002 15:30:39 -0700
    >snipped ---------- >> On another vehicle, I used vaseline on the window seals. Seemed to work >> pretty well. Certainly not hard to do. >end snipped --------- >I...
  • Need a measurement
    Historical mailing list - Roger Van Till
    Sat, 4 Jun 2005 07:54:34 -0400
    Hi All, I need a measurement from a bay window Westy. What I need is the width of the poptop shell in front where...
  • Re: "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Thu, 27 Jul 2006 13:24:57 -0400
    I think the whole issue of window kicking in a vanagon was to see if the chrome/crud locking strip actually helps in retaing...
  • Re: Deep Cycle Batteries
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:40:20 -0600
    ...http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HMWL_mini_pcmag_0707
  • Re: How do I separate the windows from the frames?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:39:02 -0400
    Hi All, I've pulled my side middle and rear windows in anticipation of tinting hem. Last time the results were horrible so this...
  • Black Paint for Mirrors
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:52:43 +0000
    ...Ric _________________________________________________________________ Reveal your inner athlete and share it with friends on Windows Live. http://revealyourinnerathlete.windowslive.com?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WLYIA...
  • Boston Bob Obituary in Boston Globe
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sun, 26 Oct 2008 11:04:32 +0000
    ...http://www.legacy.com/bostonglobe/DeathNotices.asp?Page=Lifestory&PersonId=119340510 Ric _________________________________________________________________ Stay organized with simple drag and drop from Windows Live Hotmail. http...
  • Re: Westy Window Tinting, installation/smoke V.S mirror
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Thu, 5 Jun 2003 10:06:30 -0700
    ...I had my rear window done with the closet in place. A good shop can reach the area with a long squeegee. Not sure...
  • Window Crank Door Speaker Handle "FIX"?
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Mon, 31 Dec 2012 09:11:45 -0500
    Hi all Many of you talk of speakers getting hit by the window crank. This should fix your issues, another option is to double...
  • Re: early bus parts for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Jun 1996 22:43:21 -0400
    ...I have at least one full set of corner window belt line trim...maybe two. Also have Corner window, glass and other misc. parts...
  • Re: Rear window defogger, '81 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
    Tue, 03 Dec 1996 22:13:33 -0500
    Beth Young wrote: > > I've just started using my rear window defogger (the electric grid) > and I've noticed that only one "line" in...
  • Leaking vent windows
    Historical mailing list - db25
    Fri, 6 Mar 1998 14:55:00 EST
    I was wondering if there is any easy way to fix a water leak down the pivot of the vent window. I have water...
  • 'FS: 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
    Fri, 16 Apr 1999 22:09:02 -0400
    ...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
  • Re: power window parts wanted
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 18 Nov 1999 10:34:28 EST
    I sell the power window motors and regulators brand new for $120 to list members (Normally $140). This is an updated version of the...
  • Re: Parting Out a 1986 VW GL
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 18 Mar 2002 09:09:12 -0800
    ...latch > 2) power steering motor > 3) front window wiper pump > 4) rear window wiper pump > 5) rear window wiper motor > 6) both side mirrors >
  • Re: What causes those windows to (not stay) open...
    Historical mailing list - George Goff
    Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:28:32 EDT
    ...two front triangle windows that don't like to stay open when any wind hits them. I was wondering how I can tighten them...
  • Jalousie windows for sale? $150
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sat, 12 Oct 2002 09:15:34 -0700
    Volks, I bought some jalousie windows to put in my westy. Great idea, ventilation in the rain, right? Then I read the installation directions...
  • Window Removal
    Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
    Tue, 6 Jul 2004 14:32:11 -0700
    I found a great tool for window work! It is as simple as can be, and easy to use. I used a large (3...
  • Re: more on window tinting.. (CA)
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Wed, 27 Jun 2007 19:44:53 -0700
    ...approaching traffic. (6) Rear window wiper motor. (7) Rear trunk lid handle or hinges. (8) The rear window or windows, when the motor vehicle...
  • Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 18:18:00 -0500
    As I recall, these rear sliding windows were not offered on the side of the sliding door. Probably so that the door wouldn't...
  • Re: Removed windows...
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Sun, 28 Sep 2014 15:21:05 -0700
    Are you planning on pulling the vent windows and door trim off as well . I would also pull the door locks out as well...
  • Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 2 Nov 2009 18:15:45 -0600
    ...WTB power window motor driver's side > > > �Hi, > �I have an 89 Westy Syncro and have to replace the power window motor on the...
  • Re: Want to put tint on windows and looking for thoughts andopinions
    Historical mailing list - Doug in CA
    Tue, 13 Apr 2004 22:02:09 -0700
    ...Want to put tint on windows and looking for thoughts andopinions > Don't think California cares what you put on the back and back...
  • Re: '81 Window seal & weather stripping kits?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 26 Jan 2000 11:53:03 -0800
    ...Do it now, when you replace window gaskets later there will be an unpainted area that will show. Removing all the windows is not...
  • solution: window rattles
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sat, 21 Oct 2000 17:51:32 -0700
    Lately I've been irritated by my driver's and passenger's door electric windows on my 90 Westy Syncro rattling on bumpy roads...
  • Re: Jalousie windows (cleaning/restoring)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Apr 1996 09:42:48 -0700
    ...Triple ought (000) might work if you're gentle. *Weather Seal (internal)* Camper supply-RV or Businesses that specialize in "glass" or "windows" in...
  • Re: Driver's side power Window not working
    Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
    Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:35:17 -0700
    Jeff, 7 out of 10 times a non working power window has been caused by the wiring harness rubbing in the hinge area of...
  • Re: Window crank screw?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Sat, 21 Sep 2024 22:51:32 +0000
    Yes, nothing like having a window crank that works!  GoWesty gave an honest evaluation of the problem:  it's not the crank at fault...
  • Re: Kill The Thread
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Mon, 9 Jul 2001 17:50:25 -0700
    ...Dented the window > frame and I was finding glass for years afterwards. Plus I had to find a > replacement window two days before I...
  • Re: Wind wing whistling
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Strickrott
    Tue, 29 Oct 2002 08:24:06 -0500
    Has anyone figured out a good method to tighten the wing window up in the frame? My windows will not stay open when I...
  • Vanagon Painting and Window Trim
    Historical mailing list - Paul Terry
    Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:58:02 -0500
    ...2) Window Noise, Trim. I plan to replace the window trim and have found 2 sources for the parts (see below). Van Caf� has...
  • OT -- AKICIV* -- bulk-rename batch file?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 11 Nov 2010 14:36:58 -0500
    ...If there's someone who's up on XP command window batch files I'd appreciate a pmail. I want to rename a bunch...
  • Re: Friday NVC what app 2 use for address book
    Historical mailing list - joel walker
    Fri, 15 May 2009 18:49:07 -0500
    ...So I am in the quest for a really good Windows based address book and wondering what you may have found. you might check...
  • excess books
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
    Tue, 28 May 1996 12:38:09 +2910
    ...enjoy kevin -- / **** Bus Bones Vintage restorations **** \ /----------- Currently Available for restoration only.-------------\ | ---- | | 65,66,67 -21 Window Sunroof Deluxes 58 Binz Crew Cab | | 61,62...
  • Re: EV Screens
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 24 Mar 1997 21:39:19 -0500 (EST)
    ...I measured the opening for the sliding windows, made a frame to fit and then popped in the screen material, and held the screen...
  • sliding windows on Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Dean Forshee
    Mon, 15 Feb 1999 11:14:50 -0800
    There are two sliding windows on my vanagon. They can't easily get popped out of their track because of a plastic spacer that...
  • Re: westy bug screens into vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Rusty Johnson
    Mon, 1 May 2000 14:01:53 EDT
    Doug Demarest asks: >Will the side window and/or the rear hatch bug screens from a westy install >easily into a vanagon? Just thought...
  • Removing the door window seals and "paraphanlia"
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 01:27:40 -0600
    ...I'd like to redo the paint on the interior of the doors, and to do this the "stuff that the window slides into...
  • side window removal
    Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
    Sat, 28 Dec 2002 10:03:14 -0500
    I want to remove my 4 rear side windows for body work, how do i do this and can i save the rubber or...
  • Re: Window rubber trim alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sat, 19 Jun 2004 21:20:41 -0700
    ...the trim from the windowm seals on my '84 Westy and noticed the seals pulling away from the window opening around the corners. Something...
  • Re: Window tinting / valude debate
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Fri, 24 Dec 2004 09:20:40 -0800
    ...Unless you've for a pristine condition, low mileage machine, I suspect that a window tint will only add to the resale value. Unless...
  • Re: Problem with someone on this List !
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Wed, 30 Nov 2005 17:17:26 -0700
    >> both of these can only attack windows systems and both attack the >> standard address book if the proper security updates have not been >> installed...
  • Re: Tinted Windows - Backing up in the Dark?
    Historical mailing list - neil N
    Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:19:47 -0800
    ...On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 10:22 AM, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > neil N wrote: >> >> Anyone with tinted windows find that...
  • Window crank screw?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sat, 21 Sep 2024 16:56:59 -0500
    I’m looking for a screw that will work with my window crank extender (BusDepot version). I believe stock is M5x10. Would M5x20 work...
  • Re: Trying =?windows-1252?Q?again=97need_2=2E1_valves_and_?= =?windows-1252?Q?springs=2E?=
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:19:26 -0700
    Hi Jim, I'll take a lot. I have about 17 waterboxer cylinder heads, at least. Scott www.turbovans.com On 9/5/2012...
  • Remove name from list
    Historical mailing list - Robert C
    Sun, 19 Apr 2009 08:40:27 -0400
    ...Robert Campos _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live�: Life without walls. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_allup_1b_explore_042009
  • Re: I finally installed my window A/C
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 20 Jul 1996 14:32:49 -0500
    >Now tha summer session is almost over I had the time yesterday to install >my window A/C. The unit is a Goldstar and...