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  • Re: Westy cabinet use
    Historical mailing list - Nolan Hester
    Thu, 6 Mar 2003 14:41:40 -0800
    ...from-van camping >BACK CABINET > >spares, oil, oil, oil, cleaning products, rear screen, table clothes, >coleman rebuild kits, party lights (variety changes each trip...
  • Re: Exciting things happening at Van-Again!
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Wed, 14 Sep 2005 17:55:32 -0400
    ...seat (passenger side, replaces passenger seat - >color does not match) >Eurovan type sink faucet >rear hatch, skylight, sliding door, and front window (driver and...
  • Second Westy - overview and impressions
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sat, 28 Sep 2013 19:34:31 -0700
    ...window has not the normal long inverted U zipper but a short straight one across the top of the flap and the sides merely...
  • for sale: RARE vanagon parts
    Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
    Thu, 1 Aug 2002 10:49:19 -0700
    ...pair of vanagon sliding side windows w/ screens (screens will come w/ them). these fit ALL '85-91 vanagons. they are from a '85...
  • Re: Are pop-up tops really necessary??
    Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
    Fri, 24 Feb 2006 12:15:01 -0800
    ...Much more air than the tiny Westy screened windows let in. Add a rear hatch screen and you can be pretty comfy in warm...
  • Re: Parts available for sale
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:47:52 -0700
    ...GL? I'm still trying to locate one for the passenger side. The ball inside the socket has crumbled and the visor falls partially...
  • FS: busses in New England
    Historical mailing list
    18 Jun 95 18:22:37 EDT
    ...1965 VW 21 Window Deluxe Bus, sunrf, runs and drives super, body needs restoration [tho no visible decay on the nose and left sides...
  • Re: upcoming trip planned
    Historical mailing list - YauMan Chan
    Sat, 5 Dec 1998 19:17:00 -0800
    ...a cream color 87 GL with van-eye len in the rear window, a Cal Bears Alumni license plate frame and a beautiful blond...
  • Dometic cooling, was Temps under van vs inside
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 1 Jul 2006 18:22:17 -0700
    ...We do have an added exhaust fan on the side of the van that I open in warm weather to extract the heat from...
  • Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
    Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
    Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:08:44 -0700
    ...all new non chrome seals for the whole van > >>> > >>> 2 rear side vent windows ( they started using these in 88 ) > >>> > >>> could also include the...
  • Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Fri, 15 Oct 2004 16:16:25 -0700
    ...front tent window section and wrap around 2-3 feet on each side > 2) left side > 3) right side > 4) rear skinny piece > > I...
  • Re: Building a westy/DESTROYING A RARE SUNROOF VAN
    Historical mailing list - Road Camper
    Wed, 11 Jul 2001 16:32:47 -0700
    ...side than the westy opening. We plan on slicing the rear roof section >off > > the westy carcass, and welding it into the rear roof...
  • Re: idea?
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Sun, 27 Oct 2013 09:07:09 -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: 2 syncros and a wolfsburg for sale in NJ
    Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 18:44:23 -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: POSSUM/COON/SKUNK/SQUIRREL SKIN REUPHOLSTERY KITS!/F!
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Fri, 30 Oct 1998 18:31:13 -0800
    ...the shiny side up after bouncing its A pillar top corner on the pavement! It was drivable, although the back window popped out in...
  • 1988 bus reaches 100,000 miles!!! film at eleven.
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 02 Dec 95 18:35:53 CST
    ...of course), cb radios, aircraft compass, syncro "mud guards", camper rear hangie-straps, window tint, driving computer, switches, tools, and assorted "maybe i can...
  • List questions
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 16 Jun 95 09:48:25 -0700
    ...2) On late 80's Vanagons, the two rear side windows have louvered vents. Do these seem to help the air circulation in the...
  • Re: Insulation
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Wed, 3 Mar 1999 16:11:05 -0800
    ...This leaves the drivers side, rear quarter panels, and rear hatch. I >know I don't want a lot of fibers flying around inside...
  • Re: in the year 2015......
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 26 Oct 2005 09:39:35 -0500
    ...in the year 2015...... > > >> The down sides to the Bay and Split window are the absence of a big hole > >>> over the engine for...
  • Vanagon Trip to South Dakota from Ann Arbor
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sun, 16 Jul 2006 18:45:28 -0400
    ...so windows is all we had 6) while parking i caught the rear bumper cap on a cable handrail that was hanging low and...
  • Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
    Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
    Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:52:23 -0800
    ...works. > > but it's REALLY good for outside mirrors! keeps the dew/frost from > forming on them in cool/cold weather! and rear windows! > >
  • Re: 1990 Vanagon GL (non running), jump seats, large table/mount, ...
    Historical mailing list - David Cohen
    Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:30:33 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...
  • Volkwagen Westfalia JOKER sighting
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 24 May 2001 07:16:56 EDT
    ...models outer headlamps but four of them ! No VW badge on the grille, no place for it ! Side windows are all Plexiglas and sort...
  • Re: Curtains
    Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
    Mon, 14 Apr 1997 21:34:38 -0400 (EDT)
    ...Cut out and hem pieces to provide double fold-over sides and double fold over edges for finish of top and bottom to run...
  • Re: Where to buy Limbo Hatch Stick?
    Historical mailing list - Craig Luke
    Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:19:12 -0700
    ...doesn't warrant opening the rear hatch, I've installed a > slider on the back right side window. It opens about 8 inches - nice...
  • Vanagon and headrests sold. Still have jumpseats/table and bra
    Historical mailing list - David Cohen
    Sat, 8 Jan 2011 16:50:02 EST
    ...rear The bad Clutch burned up 3rd gear syncro bad in 4spd tranny recently hit car port pole so MINOR damage to passenger side...
  • Friday: First Vanagon Race Report
    Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
    Fri, 24 Aug 2001 19:20:58 -0400
    ...I have tinted windows, so it works well if you need to change clothes. The rear hatch is a great place to lay out...
  • Re: After Market A/C project - Items needed
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Sat, 22 Mar 2014 19:00:34 -0400
    ...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: Anti-seize [WAS Re: Water Pump Replacement]
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Thu, 9 Jun 2011 12:16:51 -0700
    ...tin. > The rear end was held by a bolt. I did not see what the other two on the > left side were -- nuts or...
  • Re: disconnect 02 sensor: Plea for Fault Codes
    Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
    Tue, 18 Feb 1997 19:32:26 -0600
    ...This dream is getting better, A Unified German flag sticker on the right side widow, and the Rising Sun on the rear window. Wow...
  • Re: Propane heater question - Portable Buddy Heater
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Fri, 15 Oct 2004 13:17:04 -0400
    ...front tent window section and wrap around 2-3 feet on each side > > 2) left side > > 3) right side > > 4) rear skinny piece > > > > I...
  • short trip report - Van. Island
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 27 Jun 2005 09:59:34 -0700
    ...It used to be passable with only a smallish section on one side starting to fall in. Now it was impassable, the small section...
  • Radiator fan switch solved
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 5 Sep 2017 21:48:00 -0400
    ...Was very happy to see a splitty, bay window. and some bugs and dune buggies in the lot among other vehicle. Spoke to Scott...
  • Re: Power window switch relocation
    Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
    Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:29:49 -0400
    ...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: vent wing frame removal
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Sat, 22 Jul 2017 15:20:55 -0700
    Thanks Stace, Your notes on the steps are very accurate, as I just finished removing one side's door seals, window, wing vent glass...
  • More diesel intake resonance
    Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
    Wed, 26 Feb 2003 21:30:26 -0500
    ...Both are right inside the passenger vent right behind the rear side window. The original diesel intake is mounted using several grommets to isolate...
  • Re: wonderwagon friday funny
    Historical mailing list - Max and/or Joyce Wellhouse
    Sat, 26 Jul 1997 02:30:30 -0500
    ...So the old man pokes his head in the window > >> and looks around. Leaning back on his moped, the old man says, "That's...
  • Re: Cheap front AC for an 86 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Steve Frisbee
    Thu, 13 Jun 2002 14:44:40 -0700
    ...There are two problems with the rear A/C system: distance and resistance. The Dryer Hose (find a brown one): The hose can be...
  • Re: Antifreeze Sauna
    Historical mailing list - Dominick DeGaetano
    Tue, 28 Mar 2000 06:41:46 -0800
    ...side of the road with > smoke pouring out. I jumped out with my fire > extinguisher to find the smoke > was from the rear heater...
  • Re: "Headlights On" Warning Chimes?
    Historical mailing list - Donna Stewart
    Thu, 26 Sep 2002 11:25:42 -0700
    ...I used a spare rear window defroster switch put in the extra blanked off spot on the dash to control the "switched" power lead...
  • Re: idiot's guide to vanagon seam rust repair. please read
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Tue, 1 Mar 2005 08:15:38 -0800
    ...rear > seams..again, its from factory seam sealer shrinking, and water entering > seams from > behind. > > rust around windshield and side window and hatch window...
  • Re: Idea for gauge placement
    Historical mailing list - Wesley Pegden
    Wed, 26 Sep 2007 23:01:40 -0400
    ...I think the raised "lip" on the close side of it is wider maybe? I'm not sure the space is there for a...
  • Re: Vented Plat Cat Heater
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Sun, 22 Oct 2000 12:05:49 -0700
    ...has the vent going out though the > driver's window (window rolls up to seal against a foam insert that houses > the end of...
  • Re: List energy needed
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 30 Mar 2021 09:16:12 -0400
    ...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: WANTED: help with "custom" body work in bay area
    Historical mailing list - David Kao
    Mon, 1 Oct 2007 22:08:36 -0700
    ...in the sheet metal panel behind the driver's > side door. while the sliding window did not break (nor is its frame > deformed) the...
  • Eurovan banter...was Re: Update the database
    Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
    Tue, 5 Dec 1995 11:09:20 -0500
    ...goes above the window on the driver and passenger sides of the car that allow you to crack the window and let air in...
  • Re: Alternate storage Areas Was: Big empty space just forward of Passenger Side brake light
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 23 Feb 2020 10:41:37 -0800
    ...But not in the pass side door and not on non westies. You could have something slide back in the door duct and go...
  • Re: minor accident PICS
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Tue, 29 Jun 2004 21:10:24 -0700
    Before you go and buy a new rear bumper and since you have to take it off anyway see what you can do with...
  • Re: Used Van Need help
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 30 Jun 2003 23:26:59 -0400
    ...Plate bulb out > > Rear wheel cylinder and brake shoes need replacing > > Right passenger side window motor not working > > Tail pipe rusted out 8� piece...
  • Re: Newbie back from first camping trip!
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:14:15 -0700
    ...Also, the very narrow metal curtain track > above the rear passenger side window was hanging down, and I don't know how > to make...
  • Re: microbus website
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Thu, 11 Jan 2001 10:33:36 -0700
    ...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: AC While Camping
    Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 07:43:08 -0700
    ...I cut a hole down through the ceiling between the front > seats > with the vent aimed to the rear bed. This came in handy...
  • Re: Brake Fade-wheel cylinder pull back!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 12 Sep 2011 01:19:22 -0400
    The Vanagon rear brakes are really the same set up form the Bay Window busses. The major differences are the lower shoe rests are...
  • Re: Vanagon Crash Test Ratings Not So Good -- Re: Near DeathExperience in th...
    Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
    Thu, 18 Oct 2001 16:06:28 -0600
    ...The rear of the car was crunched flush with the bottom rear window. My Vanagon was punched in around the right headlight . No frame...
  • Re: Knocking sound
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
    Sun, 24 Jun 2018 17:20:01 -0400
    ...The sound is definitely coming from the rear and I’m definitely thinking it’s coming from the cv. If I shake the cv...
  • Re: Dash coming out. Any prev. maint tips?
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Thu, 25 Jan 2007 16:51:23 -0800
    ...azteca.com> wrote: > With only a rear heater you'll be missing the defrost. > > Out the right side of the front heater box there...
  • Re: Roof Rack Mounting
    Historical mailing list - Brad Knapp
    Mon, 16 Nov 1998 14:24:39 PST
    ...from gerry (209.185.116.196) by gerry.vanagon.com (LSMTP Lite for Windows NT v1.1a) with SMTP id <0.684D96C0@gerry.vanagon...
  • Re: List energy needed
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:22:45 -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...
  • I have strayed...
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Sun, 23 Jun 1996 22:00:46 -0300
    ...just ahead of the rear passenger-side, fender well. The frame was good and straight. The driver's side pan should be replaced [this...
  • Re: POR-15 and seams
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 4 Apr 2005 14:27:30 EDT
    ...rear seams..again, its from factory seam sealer shrinking, and water entering seams from behind. rust around windshield and side window and hatch window...