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• Re: Rear view mirror success almost.
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
  Wed, 27 Mar 2024 18:59:46 -0700
  Hi Eric if you are patient, I have a brown rear view mirror to send along to you but not likely for another 2...
• Power Mirrors on a non-power van
  Historical mailing list - Andrew R.
  Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:15:52 -0700
  Hey all, In an effort to get droopy mirror syndrome behind me, I picked up a pair of power mirrors for my manual van...
• Re: Glass for Heated Elect Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Thu, 3 May 2001 23:22:21 +0900
  > All power mirrors are heated. When you turn on your rear window defroster, > it defrosts the mirrors as well. I love the feature on...
• Need passenger-side mirror.
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 17:48:22 -0800
  The passenger-side power mirror on my 87 Westy is broken and has a lousy manual one in its place. The casing is okay...
• Re: Migrating Mirrors - help!!
  Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 12:43:18 -0400 (EDT)
  ...Every couple hundred miles you have to get > out and pull the mirror back from its drooping position. The drivers side > mirror is another...
• Re: Power mirror conversion how to??
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 08:32:45 EST
  ...Now if you are just after that svelte look of power mirrors, or if you want mirrors which don't flop in the breeze...
• Side View Mirror List Deal Update!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 17 Apr 1997 10:52:11 -0400
  The List Mirror Deal for Busses and Vanagons is a go. The mirrors are on their way from Germany, and should be here in...
• How do I remove the mirror glass from the mirror ,in standard , non power ,outside mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - roger sisler
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 07:33:43 -0800
  ...Cant use my standard method of learning( break one), as I dont have an extra mirror. I see little indentations, but I cannot figure...
• Mirror replacement alternative: tightening (was Re: Truck Mirrors Installation - Pics Needed - Advice)
  Historical mailing list - Mike South
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:40:16 -0500
  I bought a set of mirrors when I was just starting my restoration. When I opened the new mirror I looked inside the mount...
• Re: Vanagon Mirror replacement Option
  Historical mailing list - Nunya Business
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 00:40:50 -0700
  ...There was > one set of FJ mirrors on Ebay, but they went for nearly $300 . > > I then looked up the Hummer mirrors and there...
• Re: Pair of dead mirrors wanted
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:17:38 -0500
  ...I was merely poking fun at how most people want larger mirrors! Jason On 2012-01-04 8:46 PM, "BenT Syncro" <syncro@gmail...
• RE: Right mirror
  Historical mailing list - Virreira, Victor
  Tue, 27 Jun 95 16:29:00 EST
  >Hi, >Is someone knows how to jam the right mirror in place? Each time the wind is >a little hard, the position of the...
• Re: Mirror for skylight !
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 13:30:47 EST
  ...lol its all good though.. :<) ill trade you a drivers manual mirror for a skylight if youre interested.. chris
• Re: Power Mirrors don't work
  Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 23:25:53 -0500
  ...Power Mirrors don't work I have a 89 westy. The mirrors worked at one time, now they don't. Any ideas what it...
• Images of Toyota Hilux Surf mirrors & adaptors
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 17 Feb 2002 18:47:57 +1200
  I've taken a couple of images of a set of electric mirrors off Toyota Hilux Surfs (Japanese-market; sold elsewhere as 4Runner). I...
• Re: Heated LT mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Mick
  Tue, 4 Nov 2003 15:29:36 -0000
  ...Heated LT mirrors > Anyone ever heard of this or do I have to make my own? I really like the LT > mirrors but I...
• Re: Power Mirror and Non Power Mirror Q??
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:33:15 -0500
  ...Im looking to maybe go >> with the power mirror look but dont want the power mirror itself. >> My std mirrors are fine so it...
• Re: What do I need to do about this mirror!!!
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 09:04:00 -0400
  I tried tightening up my existing mirrors, but it didn't help. The plastic was cracked and no amount of tightening would keep them...
• Re: Re; Permanent Door Mirror Repair
  Historical mailing list - Zach White
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 18:09:59 +0000
  ...In both my Vanagons, including the one where I replaced > the > right-side mirror with a BD OEM mirror, the right-side mirrors have...
• Re: ISO: Power mirror plastic cover
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:52:07 -0700
  I have just seen one on GoWesty website under mirrors. Zoltan ----- Original Message ----- From: "James Ballen" <jamosb78@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• WTB: Power Mirror Guts
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 10 Jun 2003 10:00:46 -0700
  Anyone have the guts from the hinge part of a passenger side power mirror? I'd even take a complete mirror that is messed...
• Re: Vanagon Mirror replacement Option
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 10:51:45 EDT
  i guess installing some power mirrors off a late model vanagon would have been too easy? lol chris who has some power mirrors for...
• Re: tightening floppy manual exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Clint Kolda
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 16:33:40 -0700
  As I recall, after removing the 10mm nut, the spring and the base of the mirror fell right off. Perhaps yours is stuck. Try...
• Re: Power mirror conversion how to??
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 22:59:48 +1300
  You don't have to use Vanagon power mirrors, either. If you don't mind small (car-size) ones, those off a doorskin-mount...
• Re: Mirrors Floppy Fix
  Historical mailing list - Stephen DeMocko
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 13:25:04 -0800
  Robert, My passenger side mirror is starting to exhibit the same problem. I think your idea about using an o-ring is a good...
• Re: Blind spot mirrors
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 09:07:31 -0500
  ...Matthew Bulley wrote: >I have a LARGE (4"x6") rectangular convex stuck on the right hand >mirror, and a 3" round one on the...
• Re: broken mirror
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 31 Dec 2001 22:19:34 EST
  ...My mirror was not broken. Just the shinny stuff had corroded away. >> Tom, What did you do about the heating element in the glass...
• Re: Rearview mirror
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 19 Sep 2014 11:08:42 -0500
  ...I find it handy due to the ability to set the lower mirror to look way, way back and the upper mirror to view...
• fixing broken Power Mirror pivot arm shafts Re: Broken Power side mirror
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 20 Sep 2008 11:07:38 EDT
  as i said before you can repair the power mirror pivot arm shafts. most poeple think whn the neck breaks the mirror is junk...
• Re: 89 Westy Arrives
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 26 May 2000 23:03:33 EDT
  ...Since this is an 89 I thought maybe that the original heated mirrors were bigger or something?? Also the screw holes are only about...
• Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
  Thu, 2 May 2002 16:52:43 -0400
  I just bought (and will be trying to send back) a cheap mirror for the drivers side. It is the non-power kind. I...
• Re: Whats with the Side Mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 14:13:33 -0700
  These are manual mirrors. Dan On Jul 2, 2011, at 12:45 PM, Kim Brennan wrote: > I don't have the problem. > > Of course...
• Re: loose mirror no more
  Historical mailing list - Richard Bias
  Tue, 27 Jan 2004 14:59:46 +0000
  ...loose mirror no more > > > > Thanks all... > > > > My mirror is sturdy again...easy fix with no problems at all! No more > > worries about changing lanes...
• Re: Vanagon Digest - 20 Aug 1997 to 21 Aug 1997
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Sat, 23 Aug 1997 08:38:06 -0500
  ...Driver-side rear-view mirrors > > Does anyone have any ideas on how to keep the driver-side rear-view mirror > from closing up against...
• Re: Removing Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 10:18:05 EDT
  ...well frank i guess it would be *even easier* if you just unscrewed the mirror from the door and then chopped off all the...
• Those 3rd party manual mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Ralphs
  Fri, 27 Feb 2004 11:01:10 -0800
  Can you folks remind me where these replacement mirrors come from again...with the convex mirror? Thanks so much and cheers, Bruce Cheers, bruce...
• Re: Pair of dead mirrors wanted
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 17:46:19 -0800
  Just to be clear, LT mirrors are NOT direct fit. They make and "LT style" mirror which does have the right bend in the...
• Re: Need passenger-side mirror. (mirror glass only)
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 20:42:32 -0800
  ...Last time I checked, the VW dealer wanted > > $78 for it. > > has anyone tried those aftermarket stick-on replacement mirror glass > pieces...you know...
• Re: Mirrors Floppy Fix
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 13:11:09 -0800
  ...Mirrors Floppy Fix Tom, Yes, when you add the washer the mirror is still adjustable. I remember it feeling like the perfect amount of...
• Re: NonOEM power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 24 May 2000 07:55:45 -0700
  My Vanagon mirrors are quite elegant, thank you! Part of a well thought out and attractive vehicle design. If you don't like your...
• Re: Mirror glass for fiberglass mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Wed, 3 May 2006 15:23:52 -0400
  ...OEM Replacement Mirrors (lens' only) for Vanagon $ 47.23 http://www.automirrors.net Brent www.weidefamily.net/vanagon
• Re: Lug nuts and mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Austin Silvester
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 21:35:03 -0800
  >Further 12 year woes, the right mirror went limp. A hex lug bonded into the >plastic housing pulled out. My assumption is this is...
• Re: Rear view mirror....84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 20:52:48 -0700
  I have the same problem, but have learned to live with it since I mostly use the side-view mirrors. You might want to...
• Re: Removing Power mirrors, outside only method
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Jun 2007 02:56:11 EDT
  ...Pull out wires > from back of motor assembly (color coded). > > Now remove black motor mount base with smaller phillips screws. > > Then pull entire mirror...
• Re: Re; Permanent Door Mirror Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 12:44:41 -0800
  ...In both my Vanagons, including the one where I replaced the >right-side mirror with a BD OEM mirror, the right-side mirrors have...
• Re: Power Mirror Problem
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 09:58:00 -0400
  ...Power Mirror Problem > The passenger power mirror on my '87 Westfalia is no longer operative. Winter's > coming on so, before I "reinvent the...
• Power mirror "tune-up"
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Mon, 22 May 2000 12:20:01 -0700
  With the recent discussion of floppy mirrors, I found myself wondering about improving the operation of the power windows in the Syncro. While they...
• Spring cleaning Vanagon parts got to go (mirrors and heater)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 07:26:43 -0700
  ...2) Power Mirrors $75 obo + shipping (approx $20) This includes Drivers side Mirror in the original black with full power functions and defroster Drivers...
• Re: interior rear view mirror removal
  Historical mailing list - ronald ourada
  Mon, 14 Jan 2019 21:58:09 -0600
  ...Bentley deals with side > mirrors and the vanity mirror, but not mirror above windshield. In archives, > I found a lot on side view power...
• Re: Rearview mirror
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:24:50 -0500
  Actually, if you have a Westy, I would recommend you go to your local FLAPS and buy an after market mirror and glue it...
• Re: Friday Trivia Question, Westy Owners Only
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Sun, 3 Feb 2013 17:21:42 -0600
  ---- Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > How many have actually used the mirror on the inside of the closet door on > a regular basis...
• Re: "The Parts Place"
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Jul 1999 11:26:00 EDT
  i was looking in the "parts place" catalog, and it said they have "Vanagon power mirrors" for a really cheap price. turns out these...
• Needed: left mirror for 87
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Wed, 19 Apr 2000 18:47:37 -0700
  Does any body have a spare left hand manual mirror in fairly decent condition? I've seen a repro mirror and I would rather...
• Re: I need a mirror
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 12:22:14 -0500
  > looking for a Drivers side mirror that will fit a 87 . I have brand new German ones for $24.95 each (assuming not power...
• Re: What do I need to do about this mirror!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 10:19:32 EDT
  I recently bought some replacement mirrors for the nasty old ones on my '85. The replacements were pretty and clean. I tightened the nuts...
• Re: Speaking of mirrors (was painting)
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Thu, 25 Mar 1999 21:21:21 -0500
  ...Speaking of mirrors (was painting) SOM, SOM.....another more or less related question. The air conditioner chamber next the rear window hangs down far...
• 84 Westfalia outside mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Richard Kunkel
  Sat, 9 Feb 2002 20:21:29 -0800
  ...Ordering a new mirror from VW yields an identical mirror. The mirrors on both sides are also struck by the vent windows upon opening...
• Re: Wanted: Driver side power mirror glass only
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 4 Oct 2005 19:29:47 EDT
  ...I hate my "things are closer than they look" mirror on the passenger side. Has anyone ever deliberately removed the good mirror from the...
• Re: Friday Trivia Question, Westy Owners Only
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 10 Feb 2013 22:25:06 +0200
  I think all cars have those mirrors, actually. At least all cars I've owned had them (okay, that's a small sample - and...
• Re: Permanent Door Mirror Repair
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 12:08:02 +1100
  ...Then I re-set the mirror but that knock by the aforementioned PITA always means that the mirror tends to then fold in during...