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• Preserving Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
  Wed, 20 Aug 1997 13:01:28 -0700
  ...She can make new curtains for anyone who needs them, if interested. DDF Scott Semyan wrote: > >>My other question is about the curtains. I...
• Re: Westy front curtain doesn't fit!
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 8 Jul 2012 10:16:42 -0700
  Original curtains cover the windshield and side windows. Elastic only over the windshield in the top hem, snaps on top on the A pillars...
• Westy curtains, and rust hole...
  Historical mailing list - Kyle
  Fri, 7 Feb 1997 17:18:58 -0500 (EST)
  Two questions, the first is about my camper curtains. They are ripped in some places, and expell this brown dust. I was wondering what...
• it's curtains for you
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Wed, 29 Jun 2005 20:56:44 -0500
  A friend and I recently made new curtains for my '85 Westy. The old brown ones were threaded onto the cord at the bottom...
• Re: More on Westy Curtains...
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Sun, 4 Nov 2007 21:28:13 -0800
  ...The URL is > > http://www.oddstray.com/Vanagon/curtains/default.html > > > It's still not finished. I'll add to it as I have...
• Re: Curtain hold-downs
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 18:37:59 -0800
  I have made curtains for a previous vanagon, and used the rare earth magnets that Rodney references (Also called Neodymium magnets). Instead of using...
• VW curtain kit from Z
  Historical mailing list - ncbus
  Sat, 16 Feb 2002 10:06:09 -0500
  ...Has anyone purchased curtains from these folk that would like to comment on the quality of the product? Does anyone know of an alternate...
• Curtains, magnets, etc.
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 27 May 2007 07:17:05 -0700
  Having a converted passenger van, I wanted to be able to use/mount some curtains for occasional use. Saw a listing on The Samba...
• Vanagon Curtains - Burgundy and Grey Plaid
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 13:35:47 -0500
  ...set includes the rear window (2 cutains), 3 side glass curtains (6 curtains total) * It does not include sliding door curtain or the front...
• Re: More on Westy Curtains...
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Sun, 11 Nov 2007 18:45:30 -0800
  On Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:33:47 -0500, you wrote: >>http://sdmcriders.org/Westfalia_curtains > >Good job. Thanks. Caveat: I have not tested...
• Re: Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 18:58:45 -0700
  ...I use mine > > with my curtains drawn so I don't have to look at the shiny stuff all > > the time and it works...
• Re: Curtains
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 03:00:45 EDT
  ...I have > never > had curtains in my bus - so the GF recently purchase material and I am > wondering the best way to mount the...
• Re: '90 GL: Want to add curtains
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Apr 1995 09:41:17 +0600
  ...I needed 10 >yards (to make double-thickness curtains) to cover all of my windows. >The nice material was all between $8 - $20 a...
• Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Fri, 12 Nov 2004 17:32:59 -0500
  Has anybody made replacement curtains for their Westy? I'm planning on doing so, but need an estimate on how much material to get...
• Re: Washing curtains with hooks on ...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 23:40:02 EDT
  ...NET writes: > I was wondering if leaving the hooks on the curtains would be OK if I wash > and dry them. I am more...
• Re: Gary Lee curtain rod?
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 23 Jul 2007 18:09:24 -0700
  ...Patti 90 Westy Automatic On 7/23/07, Michael Elliott <camping.elliott@gmail.com> wrote: > > Stephen Grisanti typed: > >> so new curtains are in the...
• Re: Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:45:55 -0700
  ...I would love to improve the stock curtains to make the > interior darker, There is fabric called 'black-out' or some such that was...
• Re: Curtain support
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:58:33 -0700
  Tim, We've been talking more about the bottom, which basically lays against the curtains and holds them in place. Leastwise, that's what...
• cleaning curtains revised + source for vanagons for sale
  Historical mailing list - Juli Tallino
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 22:09:07 -0700
  Hi Folks, I guess I wasn't to clear on why I was finding it difficult removing the side curtains. There is a rather...
• Re: (1984) What Exactly Did the Wolfsberg Edition Designate?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 3 Nov 1998 04:49:46 EST
  ...yours was probably sold or kept and used as the PO's living room couch :<) all westy's have curtains. chris
• Re: Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 00:46:11 +0000
  ...Sam Conant -------------- Original message -------------- From: "Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> > All you guys that need blackout curtains either live at...
• Re: My weekend project.
  Historical mailing list - PB
  Mon, 8 Jun 2009 14:46:00 -0700
  Nice curtains and seat covers. That project has been on my agenda for a very long time! Patti 90 Westy Automatic ************************ On Mon, Jun...
• Re: Westy curtains FS
  Historical mailing list - Pat
  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:04:36 -0400
  ...Westy curtains FS Located Tampa, FL 33618 Got these from a Westy being scrapped many years ago. I would guess they are vintage 1986...
• Re: Curtain Rods, kit available?
  Historical mailing list - David Bohannan
  Tue, 11 Jul 2006 11:00:06 -0400
  ...Alistair Bell <albell@uvic.ca> wrote: > > Hi, > > The old style westy curtains with the aluminium "flat bar" support at > the top and good old...
• Re: snap on curtains
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Thu, 24 Nov 2016 11:23:15 -0800
  ...I would like to > know > > what kind and where to find the opposite part that screwed on the van to > > attach the curtains. > > > > thanks...
• Curtain Kits
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Anderson
  Thu, 9 Apr 1998 08:44:04 -0600
  With the recent discussion of replacing curtains, I was wondering about complete curtain kits. I want to install curtains in a Vanagon GL but...
• Re: 1990 GL curtains
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone Greene
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 10:05:10 -0400
  ...Is it friday? True, but then again, what can curtains do besides just hang around? Tyrone Big Pine Key, FL 81,85,87,85...
• Re: Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 31 Jul 2007 16:29:29 -0700
  ...I use mine > > with my curtains drawn so I don't have to look at the shiny stuff all > > the time and it works...
• Anyone making custom curtains?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 Aug 2010 17:28:33 -0700
  Jonce's post about his super-cute vintage-look awnings got me thinking that I'd love to replace these aftermarket muke-brown curtains...
• Re: Curtains and privacy...
  Historical mailing list - Mark Upton
  Fri, 14 Jan 2000 08:28:19 -0500
  ...Has > anyone ever heard of an efficient method of COMPLETELY concealing the > contents of their van other than crude homemade curtains? > > Sean > 87' Westy...
• curtain slide-hangers
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:50:32 -0400
  ...The wind blast was flapping the curtains around some, but we didn't pay attention until after we were home & found that several of...
• Re: 1990 GL curtains
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Thu, 27 Aug 1998 10:03:29 -0700
  I found a site that sells the hardware and the pattern for the curtains. I've ordered the kit but haven't received it...
• Re: Vanagon curtain 'snaps' plus sliding door seal
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 18:28:49 -0400
  On 7/2/2012 5:29 PM, JRodgers wrote: > If you have to replace any curtains, have them made up of the heat > reflective...
• Re: curtains for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 13:53:44 EDT
  ...I also carry the Rod/Cord Only Kits for those who wish to make their own curtains (comes also with patterns and measurements for...
• ISO: set of rear hatch curtains for an '83
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Tue, 13 May 2003 19:25:01 -0700
  <html><div style='background-color:'><DIV> <P>Hey all,</P> <P>I am in search of a pair of curtains that will fit the...
• Re: curtains for vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Bulley
  Wed, 27 Aug 1997 23:17:34 -0400
  ...The old curtains come down in a flash, and serve handily as a pattern (that's a "template" for you engineer-types). Installation is...
• private property + vanagon
  Historical mailing list - brian Honan
  Sat, 7 Jun 2003 20:08:40 +0000
  I always wondered if you were parked say on a public street with your curtains drawn doing whatever you do when the curtains are...
• Re: Anyone making custom curtains?
  Historical mailing list - Sheilah Rogers
  Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:07:28 -0700
  ...But then that > would only needed on hatch curtains, and IIRC, one or two side > curtains. At least on my Westy. It's an...
• Re: Vanagon Parts Giveaway #3 Curtains
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 9 Sep 2023 19:13:17 -0400
  ...karl.ploessl@gmail.com> wrote: > thank you Edward! I received the curtains! I will do a pay it forward. > > Karl. > > On Fri, Aug 25...
• Re: My weekend project.
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 9 Jun 2009 10:59:30 -0700
  ...heh heh) Thankfully the fabulous stock brown curtains are in good shape on my '81. Someday though, the rear bed/seat will have to...
• Vanagon curtain 'snaps' plus sliding door seal
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Mon, 2 Jul 2012 12:53:07 -0700
  I have a 1987 Wolfsburg with the grey fabric curtains that snap to the inside with round metal snaps. I keep my curtains up...
• Re: My weekend project.
  Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
  Sun, 7 Jun 2009 22:25:46 -0400
  ...All new curtains and upholstery for the bus (except > the > front seats, but those will come later). I used the 1933 Singer 15-91...
• Re: Source Requested - Curtain parts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jan 95 9:16:04 MST
  --Pat Walsh said:-- > You mean the little hook doodads that are sewn to the curtains? Yup I think it's got a place that...
• curtains for 89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 May 1996 20:19:22, -0500
  hey, how hard is it to put in curtains in a Vanagon? I know campers get 'em but I'd like em in my...
• Re: 1990 GL curtains
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 31 Aug 1998 12:20:46 -0400
  ...Is it friday? > > > True, but then again, what can curtains do besides just hang around? > > Tyrone Very true ..,., but that's one thing that...
• Re: lost curtains
  Historical mailing list - Perry Patterson
  Tue, 25 Mar 1997 22:22:28 -0800 (PST)
  ...This guy has almost everything you'll need to restore a Westy including the pieces you require (no curtains). He was the original supplier...
• Re: Late westy interior images needed + question
  Historical mailing list - B
  Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:47:42 -0800
  ...Look at the "Westy Curtains" page (for an '87 Westy) on the vanagon wiki and see whether it matches your setup enough to answer...
• Re: Curtain support
  Historical mailing list - robot .
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 11:41:40 PDT
  You use the bugee cord stuff at the bottom to keep the curtains somewhat in place when in use (closed position). The aluminum bars...
• Re: westy slider door curtain differences... results!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Dec 2004 15:26:35 EST
  ...why? so people with 81.5 - 84 westys could lose/misplace their curtains perhaps? dunno. anyway, so... '80-early 81 westy = curtains slide on...
• 2 Questions re VANGON Curtains + newbie
  Historical mailing list - Burdett, Jean-Pierre
  Fri, 20 Oct 2006 14:29:14 -0400
  2 QUESTIONS 1) Anyone want to sell their Stock Vanagon Curtains? 82-84 Beige Tweed Pattern. If anyone has some they want to get...
• '90 GL: Want to add curtains
  Historical mailing list - Eric Skuratowicz
  Wed, 26 Apr 1995 15:25:51 -0700 (PDT)
  ...So I was wondering how hard it would be to add curtains like so many other vanagons have? We don't have any snap...
• Re: Window size differences Westy vs. Non-Westy
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Tue, 28 Apr 2009 15:03:23 -0400
  Personally I think the sliding door curtain is the worst of the original westy curtains. The design is poor in my mind, and infact...
• 1990 GL curtains
  Historical mailing list - M. Ryan Fryar
  Wed, 26 Aug 1998 19:41:43 -0700
  ...The bed was actually quite comfortable, but now I see the reason for curtains. I looked up references in the archives, but there was...
• Re: Curtains and privacy...
  Historical mailing list - Sean Cole
  Thu, 13 Jan 2000 21:36:18 PST
  ...I created "crude home made curtains" using 25 yards of black felt and button snaps which is clumsily converted and not too professional looking...
• Re: Curtain hold-downs
  Historical mailing list - Rodney Kindlund
  Sat, 9 Mar 2002 17:27:04 -0800
  --- John Brush <jbrush@AROS.NET> wrote: > .......missing are the spring cords that hold > down the curtains on the > side windows..............what would be a...
• Re: Black knobs on B (?) pillars
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 6 Sep 2015 00:36:34 -0500
  ...Just figured out today i could release curtains from those blasted snaps with just a philips.  For 2 yrs i've cursed whoever thought...
• Re: Van refresh Curtins and more
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:55:50 -0700
  Thanks Eric, I am planning to get the windows tinted in addition to having curtains - which should help any see through except for the...
• Re: Friday Trvia Question
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:17:31 -0800
  ...The 84 has one tiedown for those curtains. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia: Mellow Yellow ("The Electrical...
• carat curtains
  Historical mailing list - mark
  Mon, 1 Dec 2003 22:23:19 -0800
  regarding carat curtains snap on type, from bus depot, and from gowesty... one has a part number of 232-718, the other a part...
• Re: Screw Snaps
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 11:26:20 -0500
  ...if I > order a batch? gary > http://www.plfvw.com/campers/curtains/curtains.asp Last I checked, you could actually get them at WalMart...