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• Re: Speaking of mirrors (was painting)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 26 Mar 1999 10:20:25 -0700
  Fred Younger wrote: > > Another mirror thought -- the PO added convex stick-on mirrors on > both the outside mirrors on my 85 GL. This was...
• Re: Glass for Heated Elect Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Yoshi
  Fri, 4 May 2001 00:11:48 +0900
  ...Does anyone have these mirrors? My mirrors are poor. New mirror is expensive, therefore I can't buy. I hope for Used (both side...
• Re: adjusting rear view mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Steve Firebaugh
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 18:04:48 -0800
  ...good column on > one > way to adjust your mirrors. > > http://www.cartalk.cars.com/Columns/mirrors.html > > > Alistair > -- > '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas...
• RE: Lug nuts and mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Mon, 1 Apr 1996 08:27:42 -0700
  ...Both my mirrors eventually failed and were permanently fixed this way. Mike '84
• Re: Truck Mirrors Installation - Pics Needed - Advice
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:03:24 -0700
  if I understand what you mean about truck mirrors, have a look on this page (in german) for diagrams and pics http://www.t3...
• Re: FS: 87 Westy in Asheville, NC (not mine)
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 11 Jan 2005 20:11:17 -0500
  ...didn't have the power mirrors > > though. > >never seen a vanagon that had power locks but no power mirrors... ive seen >them with power...
• Re: Black Paint for Mirrors..AND bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:42:03 EDT
  ...on vanagon mirrors, bumpers, grilles, doorhandles etc. never had a problem. its all about proper prep work and application know-how. chris ************** Looking for...
• Mirror fix
  Historical mailing list - VW Addict aka The Bus Nut
  Wed, 28 Mar 2001 23:14:46 -0800
  ...The Mirrors were all floppy and would fall as you drove the car. I pulled the mirrors off and turned them over. There is...
• Re: Power mirrors on an '85?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 11:15:28 -0700
  ...Power mirrors on an '85? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 9:59 AM I've got new mirrors from...
• FS: front doors w/ pwr windows, pwr mirrors,pdl, fit all vans
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 11 Mar 2001 11:57:40 EST
  ...they have power mirrors on them, power windows in them, and power doorlocks in them. doors in excellent shape. i have all window switches...
• Re: Reversed mirrors!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 10:58:47 -0800
  ...Reversed mirrors! >I know it's only thursday, but the auction ends today and I don't want > it to disappear: > <http://tinyurl.com...
• seals in rear view mirrors [breadloaf]
  Historical mailing list - Sami Dakhlia
  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 23:47:15 -0600 (CST)
  Hi, would anyone know where I can procure myself a pair of those? WCM only seems to sell complete rearview mirrors for about $20...
• Re: Side view mirrors, was: cheap exterior mirrors and pet peeves
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sullivan
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:08:59 -0700
  ...That's why your "side view" mirrors are actually called "rear view" mirrors. That's why your neck is designed to swivel. Steve On...
• Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Mon, 6 May 2002 07:54:54 -0700
  ...Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors > My fix for sloppy mirrors was to put a bead of epoxy around the ball > joint, between the...
• Beware of Vanagon mirror problem
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 10:08:40 -0500
  If you are getting your non-power mirrors from the dealer (like I do) double check them before you take them home. I have...
• Easy fix on power mirrors!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Feb 2000 11:57:03 EST
  Just fixed a customer's 89 Multivan with power mirrors. Problem was both mirrors were inop. Popped the door panel on the driver's...
• Re: Blind Spot Mirrors.....Where do you put yours?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:09:57 -0800
  On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 6:54 AM, Tony Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > I have always > placed blind spot mirrors on my...
• Re: Retro power windows/locks?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 09 Aug 94 19:55:56 CDT
  ...having put the mirrors on my 88 bus ($750!!!! gack!!!), i know a little bit about this: - IF you have the power mirrors, then...
• Re: Heated LT mirrors
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Wed, 2 Apr 2003 22:29:21 -0800
  I don't think it is possible to easily convert the LT mirrors to be heated. I haven't had and fog / ice issues...
• Power mirrors switch substitutes
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Fri, 2 May 2014 23:52:53 -0700
  ...Cunegonde is an 83.5 and of course had the usual flag mirrors. We're ready to install power mirrors but don't have...
• Re: Reversed mirrors!
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 09:08:05 -0700
  ...Reversed mirrors! I know it's only thursday, but the auction ends today and I don't want it to disappear: <http://tinyurl.com...
• Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Douglas L Urner
  Sat, 31 May 2003 08:08:41 -0700
  Does anybody know if the '86 and later Vanagons were pre-wired for power mirrors, even if they didn't come with them? Any...
• Re: Side mirrors blow in
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hurlbut
  Tue, 28 May 2002 23:49:18 -0700
  My mirrors continually folded inward and I eventually overtigntned the nut. I ended up pulling out the metal insert from the plastic housing. It...
• Re: Whats with the Side Mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 14:28:22 -0700
  On Sat, Jul 2, 2011 at 12:17 PM, Daniel Rotblatt <d.rotblatt@verizon.net> wrote: > My side mirrors do not stay in place...
• Re: mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 14:36:56 -0700
  I have power mirrors and love them. Have never had a problem with them being blown out of place. There is a spring-loaded...
• Re: Replacing Stock 82 Van mirrors w/stronger model
  Historical mailing list - Walter Haefeker
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 21:12:36 -0700
  ...I simply put some hose clamps around the ball joint of each mirror, adjusted the mirrors to the right position and tightened the clamps...
• Re: Vanagon Help (fwd)
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Nov 1997 11:01:03 -0500
  ...heated mirrors? Is there a switch? Is it possible to get them if the vehicle doesn�t have them? >> all power mirrors are heated...
• Re: Painting door handles - now mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - AATransaxle
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 10:16:43 -0700
  ...in that as well- and while we are at it how about the >> plastic grill? > grille, mirrors, doorhandles, i used krylon semi flat black. >
• Re: Painting door handles - now mirrors?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:53:13 EDT
  ...that as well- and while we are at it how about the > plastic grill? > > grille, mirrors, doorhandles, i used krylon semi flat black. chris
• Re: Proper side mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 22:52:51 -0700
  ...Proper side mirrors? > I'm pretty fed up with the side mirrors on Mellow Yellow. They either > fold back under 60mph wind, or crack...
• Re: Vanagon Mirror replacement Option
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 18:42:37 -0400
  ...eff Lincoln wrote: > Not easier but it's hard to find late model mirrors for less than $75 each. > Not much savings but some...
• Re: Side View Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 11:10:14 -0700
  ...ca>wrote: > Any wisdom from the collective as how to remove the side view mirrors from > the housing without breaking them? (Power Adjusted). -- Casey
• Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
  Mon, 6 May 2002 11:40:06 -0400
  ...By adjusting your sideview mirrors to reflect a tiny portion of side of your van, you are basically looking rearward, leaving a 15�-20...
• Re: seals in rear view mirrors [breadloaf]
  Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
  Mon, 01 Apr 1996 08:59:56 -0500
  Hi, would anyone know where I can procure myself a pair of those? WCM only seems to sell complete rearview mirrors for about $20...
• Re: Power mirrors for sale....Re: power mirrors? Heated or not?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 09:14:19 -0700
  ...Time, > poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU writes: > > > > Hey folks, are all (any??) power mirrors heated? > > thanks > > Matthew > > > > yes, all vanagon power mirrirs are heated too. fyi...
• Re: Do vanagons come wired for power mirrors?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 21:56:26 EDT
  ...Dieselslave@WMCONNECT.COM writes: > > > My old mazda was wired for power mirrors even though it was never > equipped-----would that be likely so with...
• power mirror question
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 16:21:46 -0500
  hey all, can you retro fit non power mirrors on the door where power mirrors used to be? are the holes on the door...
• 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: Side view mirrors, was: cheap exterior mirrors and pet peeves
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 8 May 2002 08:29:49 -0700
  ...Side view mirrors, was: cheap exterior mirrors and pet peeves > Don't waste your time moving that rear view mirror. Get one of those...
• mirrors, or?
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 01:07:55 -0600
  ...I just noticed on a picture of a model (Ravel Magnum PI Vanagon mode) that the Mirrors are backwards, or are they? Can they...
• Black Paint for Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:52:43 +0000
  As perhaps an extension of the "black paint for bumpers" thread....any suggestions for paint to restore the outside rear-view mirrors to their...
• Re: of mice and mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 12:58:19 -0500
  ...My mirror problem is not that the mirrors droop. My mirrors are motorized. They respond poorly, though they do respond. That is, press the...
• Re: power mirrors retrofit?
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 13:34:48 -0700
  actually, the retrofit is pretty easy and if you can get a pair of pwr mirrors and the door harness for each side it...
• Re: Okay -- is there a real fix for floppy mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 6 Sep 2013 19:08:48 -0700
  Agreed....this is the best fix for floppy standard Vanagon mirrors.� A pin inserted in cross drilled hole; and it doesn't have to...
• Re: How to keep mirrors in place
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:36:23 -0700
  On 6/10/08, Bob Mund <ob2420@msn.com> wrote: > > Hi, I have an 84 Westy with factory mirrors and i'm looking for...
• Re: electric mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 May 1997 00:01:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I too would be interested in hearing of possible fixes. >> You can extend the range of motion of both mirrors by removing the mirror...
• Re: Wiper arms
  Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
  Thu, 4 May 2000 12:03:07 -0700
  ...And RainX is really great for side mirrors too. Anybody used FogX and RainX in combination? Do they annihilate each other or what? Don...
• Mid 80s Vanagon mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Sun, 24 Aug 1997 20:14:43 -0500
  ...This has worked well for me on both mirrors. Larry
• wtb pwr mirrors
  Historical mailing list - james catterson
  Fri, 10 Oct 1997 07:53:37 -0700
  fellow listees, still looking for a set of power mirrors and related wiring for my 91 syncro. also looking for a grey fold out...
• 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: Side mirror fix
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 9 May 2010 12:59:43 -0700
  ...Various vendors offer the later-model electric mirrors when available. They stay put, but they're expensive: http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van...
• Early Bentley manual (are they really $90!?)
  Historical mailing list - Bob
  Mon, 16 Oct 1995 15:58:51 -0400
  ...Also, some bonehead (PO, no doubt) sawed the original mirrors off and bolted some other things to the doors. Of course, they took the...
• Re: Replacing Outside mirror glass
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Jul 1997 02:38:17 -0400 (EDT)
  ...The local junkyard was all out (gave me the broken one free) and the dealer seems unable to order left side mirrors (the keep...
• Re: LT Mirrors (Was: Wheel Help please)
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 6 Nov 2002 21:22:28 EST
  In a message dated 11/6/02 1:32:50 PM Pacific Standard Time, pokey@VANAGON.ORG writes: << ...thinking about new mirrors check out...
• Re: [Syncro] Side Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 18 Oct 2006 15:03:50 -0700
  ...would like to go to the > euro big rig style of mirrors but cant find them available. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo...
• Re: How to keep mirrors in place
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:26:22 -0700
  The mirrors on my 84 did that, so I took em apart and clean em up. Still flopped, so I ground off a flat...
• Re: Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 1 Jun 2003 02:50:52 +0200
  ...the wiring harnesses are the same for the power mirrors, > power windows, power door locks. that is, if you have one of > those, the...
• FOR SALE: Good used mirrors
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 7 Feb 2004 14:05:36 -0800
  I upgraded my TriStar to the larger LT style mirrors and I have two perfectly good, very stiff, no cracks or splits in the...
• Re: Mirror glass for fiberglass mirrors
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 4 May 2006 04:11:10 -0500
  I have the heated mirrors. I wonder how the overlay replacements would work in that case. John Rodgers 88 GL Driver robertmstewart wrote: > Recently...
• removing mirror glass (non-power)
  Historical mailing list - Alex Towner
  Fri, 10 Nov 2006 22:17:31 -0500
  I've removed the glass from manual mirrors. Basically the trim ring around the glass is bonded in a few places to the shell...