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• Re: Was Painting Now Prepping
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:45:17 -0400
  ...I have a lot of experience with replacing seals on Bay window buses, limited experience on Vanagons. I have replaced the windshield seal on...
• Splits F.S.
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 1995 10:09:32 EST
  ...Split window, cooler, bed, pop-top, water pump. Has some rust. Nds some loving! $2300 (Buzzards Bay, MA) 508-563-6369. 66 VW Camper...
• Spare tire mounted on vanagon nose?
  Historical mailing list - Michael S. Nichols
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 11:55:10 -0500
  Hello from Atlanta...Is it possible to mount the spare tire on the front of our Vanagons, like you can with the bay window...
• Generations
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 12:52:48 -0800
  ...I bought my first VW camper as a senior in high school (red bay window). I just bought my third one, a beautiful 1991...
• Re: (F) Special Edition Barbies designed with the unmarried male VWaficionado in mind!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 10 May 2002 15:11:22 -0500
  Chris Stann wrote: > Beetle Barbie � pot. > > Squareback Barbie � > > Barn-Door Barbie � > > Bay-window Barbie � > > Vanagon-Barbie � > > New Beetle-Barbie � Even if it is Friday...
• 10 Million Transporter Drivers Can't Be Wrong
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Thu, 22 Nov 2007 07:31:04 -0500
  ...The article says the Bay Window is still being made in Mexico. Thought it was Brazil? http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2007/11/vw-transporter...
• Re: Radiator Installation in an Air Cooled Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
  Sat, 29 May 1999 10:58:21 -0400
  ...I want to install this in a bay window or air cooled > Vanagon that has a 4.57 final drive ratio transmission. > > There were...
• Re: What can I do with a 1.9? 1.9 in a bay window.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 5 Jul 2021 10:41:18 -0700
  ...So, I’m so happy to hear it running well and pushing the bay > window. Only thing is, that bay is now climbing hills...
• Re: Moab man dies in I-70 crash
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Jan 2010 01:05:55 EST
  ...Were Vanagons called Campmobiles, too? Thought that was only Bay Windows. remember there are some of y'all on here who call vanagons "buses" :)
• Is it me or my Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Tim McDermott
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 20:36:38 -0500
  ...I guess it's the Monkees sticker on the window that tells them I'm no trouble. Tim McDermott Bay Shore NY 1985 Weekender...
• Re: VW Van kits, toys, for baywindow/breadloafs.
  Historical mailing list
  27 Jun 95 10:12
  I just picked up a Solido split window Micro-Bus diecast model. It's a '65 model and is 9.5 inches long, so...
• Re: What can I do with a 1.9?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 5 Jul 2021 12:03:30 -0400
  ...So, I’m so happy to hear it running well and pushing the bay window. Only thing is, that bay is now climbing hills...
• FS: Vanagon parts in W. Michigan-Auto trans, Z-bed, WC parts.
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Wed, 19 May 2010 10:05:47 -0700
  ...Water rings - plastic and steel Full-width Z-bed-blue corduroy Engine mount casting Bay Window Jalousie side windows misc. parts, switches, etc. Prices...
• Re: '56 progress - 'fridge
  Historical mailing list
  12 Jan 95 24:35
  ...When I did my bay-window interior (it started life as a panel van), I made the complete interior, including pull- out double bed...
• [subaruvanagon] Re: new member\cooling system bleeding\mufflers\etc.
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 21:27:21 +1200
  ...He can fit a Bay front suspension (I think it's a bolt-on) with its discs (71 & later got bigger discs than the...
• Re: older american propaganda film where the bad guy drives a VW Van
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:37:49 +0000
  ...BZ-never getting into a Bay window bus again
• Tach needed, anyone able to help, and trip report
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 18 Aug 2024 09:25:05 -0400
  ...We traveled in a group of 4 including 3 vanagons and 1 bay window. The 78 Bay was running my original 1.9 motor...
• Re: in the year 2015......
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 25 Oct 2005 15:28:35 -0600
  >> The down sides to the Bay and Split window are the absence of a big hole >> over the engine for easy access. > > The 1600...
• Re: wierd bus..
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 22:34:30 -0400
  ...t somewhat resembles a late model Brazilian microbus, which combines lements of various generations (bay window body style, splitty doors and ear windows, etc...
• Old Bus Review/Wannabusers
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Dec 95 13:50 CST
  ...FYI, 21 split-window buses, 7-bay window and 2-Vanagons are listed for sale all over the USA. I saw a few names...
• Re: Side Vent window retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 23:30:31 -0500
  ...One of them shows optional rear side windows (the long bays in >back) that are "safari" style, in that they kick out and swing...
• Re: Screened Sliders
  Historical mailing list - Michael Heron
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 16:39:53 -0500
  as far as i know it will work- even will work on bay windows back until at least 71 (so i hear never done...
• Re: Watercooled Mexican Microbusses?
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:30:52 -0500
  That is the VW official hack to make a diesel Bay Window bus. Some of the subie guys are looking at that for doing...
• Re: What is your dream van? Friday Topic
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Fri, 26 Jul 2002 11:17:29 -0700
  --- Martin Walz <mwalz@VMRESEARCH.ORG> wrote: > I used to own a 1968 VW bay window bus. I always > wanted to paint it jet > black...
• Re: Bay Window Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 May 1996 12:23:37 GMT
  Last weekend I put KYB Gas-a-just shocks on my 59' Bus. Of course they were easy to install and they work great...
• Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again) & again
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Fri, 15 Sep 1995 13:06:52 -0700 (PDT)
  So Maher, Steve says: > > > >> I love my bay window too. But I would love to have a '50's single or > crew > >> cab. Those...
• Re: Busses in the Movies
  Historical mailing list - Brian Doss
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 11:38:29 EST
  Hey, if you're an X-Files fan, the new spin-off "Lone Gunmen" features a two tone blue bay window. A preview (sadly...
• Re: proper battery fit
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sat, 24 Sep 2011 15:51:01 -0600
  ...Don't forget that splitties and bay windows all had the battery in the engine compartment. It was cleaner--the upper half of the...
• Re: Fitting a jaleosy windiow
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 20 Oct 2013 03:53:01 -0700
  ...I scored a really nice jalousy (sp?) window from a bay and I know these can be modified to fit my 83 Westy, Does...
• Re: Removing Rear Springplate (Spring Plate Colors)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 May 1996 09:27:28 -0500
  ...of >>>torsion bars as regards the different models of bay window VWs? > >On Bay Window 68-79 Models, Red or Brown Bars are Standard...
• T5s in Amsterdam
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:16:47 -0700
  ...In Brussels, I saw another "waffle van"--a bay window: http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/Vanagons/BayWindow-WaffleBus.jpg to complement those I saw...
• Re: Bay Window Shocks
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 03 May 1996 08:05:34
  >Are the KYB's worth it as all the mags would have you believe? I can't say that I've tried lots of...
• Re: aerodynamics (Seriously...)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 09:41:47 -0400
  ...ever shorten Vanagons, or is it only split- >windows that get this treatment? No, baywindows get the torch, too. Brad '72 Westy '87 Syncro...
• Re: I get no respect
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 10:59:15 -0400
  ...a rusty bay-window bus with a bumper that read: "Honk if anything falls off" >Someone with some web space to burn should start...
• Re: Front Window Skipping
  Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
  Thu, 25 Jul 2002 21:15:39 -0700
  ...Front Window Skipping > Has anyone had their manual windows skip on them? When I roll down my > passenger side window and then go to...
• Re: Bay window bus rims on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:26:54 -0700
  Don’t forget to mention the alloy wheels are 6” wide vs. 5.5” for the steelies. BenT > On Jun 22, 2021, at 2...
• Re: after market heater
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 23:48:12 -0600
  ...9" wide x10" tall? What, are you thinking of adding a bay window to the side of you Van? :>) Happy Magubo BTU's, ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry...
• Re: MatchBox bus.
  Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
  Thu, 09 Nov 1995 22:37:07 -0500
  ...Though the silver might have been a bay window... bill killian greenish one is a camper. mine has a green transparent "sunroof" (non-moveable...
• 1979 bus parts for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Wed, 1 Dec 1999 08:36:22 -0500
  ...However, the body from a bay window makes a nice chicken coop, or small potting shed. With some waterproofing/rust prevention, it could be...
• Re: Looking for window glass
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:02:04 -0700
  ...Checked on the Samba and the Bay, only see whole window assemblys for sale and looking to avoid unnessary shipping costs. > > Thanks, Joe in...
• Re: Stretch Westy Google "Street View" voyeurism
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Sat, 2 Jun 2007 15:28:44 -0500
  ...think the Bay is stretched; its just the pull of the lens. The > van > has one small and two big windows down the side...
• Re: Supporting tranny
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 19 Jul 1995 14:40:06 -0400
  ...On bay window buses that have a non-Type IV engine ('68-'71?) there is no rear tranny mount and it needs to be...
• Re: Jalousie Louvre window Vanagon retrofit?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 03:09:07 -0400 (EDT)
  ...a set of Jalosie windows from a Baywindow and framed them out w/ aluminum to match the bigger Vanagon window opening. I did a...
• Re: snow driving vanagon vs baywindow
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 26 Jan 2007 16:42:24 -0600
  ...Jim On Jan 26, 2007, at 3:28 PM, Jason Willenbrock wrote: > Hey all, > I am wondering how well bay window busses drive in...
• Friday: New Matchbox 1970 T2
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:49:41 -0700
  ...The first Bay Window I've come across in ten yours off collecting off the big box store toy aisles. Mine's red. I...
• Re: Lowering a Bay
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Tue, 9 Jul 1996 09:41:49 MST
  ...mike.white@law.utah.edu - mwhite@eng.utah.edu] Visit my '57 23-Window VW BUS at: [http://cloud8.law.utah.edu/]
• Re: Brazilian buses
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Mon, 5 Sep 1994 10:46:21 -0700 (PDT)
  ...I'm confused how can it have both a split-screen body and a bay-window? Do you mean it has small square windows...
• Re: Looking for window glass
  Historical mailing list - James Felder
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:03:41 -0500
  ...Checked on the Samba and the Bay, only see > whole window assemblys for sale and looking to avoid unnessary shipping costs. > > Thanks, Joe in...
• Re: microbus is dead NVC
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 19 May 2004 14:58:17 -0400
  ...The split window buses had charm and were vaguely airplane fuselage like in appearence. I never liked the bay window. I love the Vanagon...
• Re: VW selling New Old Microbus
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:33:19 -0500
  I never was a fan of the Bay windows. I like the original splitties, and the Vanagons. On Nov 15, 2011, at 9:00...
• Re: Interchangeable wheels?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:24:21 EST
  ...will the wheels/tires on my 86' Vanagon 2wd fit on my 1971 bay window van? Jim Sonora Mexico yes.
• surf trip
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Sep 1995 14:45:55 EST
  ...The PPO had fitted a westy fold-out bed (from the bay-window era). Slept at the beach near Matunick,R.I. and caught...
• Looking for... Selling...
  Historical mailing list - Blbachman
  Fri, 22 May 1998 13:25:01 EDT
  ...Oh, and anyone interested in a used but serviceable Westfalia "Circus" Tent? (cross-posting to the "Bay window" list appreciated) TIA -Blaine
• Re: More Busses in the Movies
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:36:05 EDT
  Just saw a Bay Window Bus in "Muppets from Space" this weekend. I rented this movie for my daughters but actually got quite a...
• Push Rod Tin
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Carrubba
  Thu, 15 May 2003 11:49:38 -0400
  ...Anyone know if the tin from a bay window with a 2L will work? Thanks Kevin 81 Vanagon
• Little Miss Sunshine
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 12 Dec 2006 20:43:25 -0500
  ...Its about a screwed up family and their roadtrip in a VW bus (bay window). Its funny. Go rent it. Not "holum family comedy...
• Little Miss Sunshine (LVC)
  Historical mailing list - Brien Dews
  Sat, 19 Aug 2006 07:46:27 -0400
  ...What a riot! Great movie about a (dis)functional family traveling across the country in their late 70's bay window. -- Brien K Dews...
• Is this bay window auction for real?
  Historical mailing list - Gerry Lepage
  Fri, 26 Oct 2007 15:08:44 -0400
  This auction seems a little fishy. Seller has no feedback and seells only to the United Kingdom even though bus is in Waterloo. Is...
• Re: Rust Spots/Touch up Paint
  Historical mailing list - Eric Spletzer
  Mon, 6 May 2002 15:33:25 -0700
  Nobody has any tips for painting a van or having it painted? Good body workers in the bay area? On 5/6/02 12...
• Re: Small trip report
  Historical mailing list - David McNeely
  Wed, 8 Mar 2023 15:55:19 -0800
  ...when we arrived at our rental and looked out > the window a bay window was passing along the Royal Mile. Later when > leaving Edinburgh...