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  • Re: Window vents
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Mon, 29 Jul 2002 12:37:39 EDT
    ...http://secure.cartsvr.net/catalogs/catalog.asp?category=76003&prodid=1105739 >> We have a prototype of a Vanagon insert for the side windows. It...
  • Re: Keys locked in van
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sun, 8 Jul 2001 13:12:03 -0700
    ...hand saw blade) and >slide it in the between the sliding side windows and push down on >the window lock and slide the window...
  • Re: SA Quad round driving light grille....(rear side window)
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
    Fri, 22 Aug 1997 13:51:00 UT
    ...windows are bigger than the regular Vanagon and Transporter ones ? But I feel to remember to have seen Campers with rear side sliding windows...
  • Parts For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Sat, 6 May 2000 02:09:50 CDT
    ...Westy Items (brown interior)-- Front windshield/windows privacy curtain Rear hatch snap-in insect screen Left and right side sliding windows and frames Left...
  • Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - bueses
    Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:10:55 -0700
    > One or two owners have transplanted sliding *middle* windows into the > rear... Wouldn't do any good on the driver's side behind that...
  • Re: "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:11:18 -0400
    ...Has anyone tried this technique on the sliding side windows (either > the 50/50 or Westy type), or the large rear hatch window? If...
  • Re: Sliding rear window
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 10 Jan 2003 21:35:39 -0500
    ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com, syncro@yahoogroups.com A few weeks ago I picked up a sliding window for the drivers side rear (near the...
  • Re: reversing sliding side windows
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 09:20:07 -0500
    ...Unfortunately, leaving the ever secure > sliding window open an inch allows it to be opened the rest of the way with > nothing more than...
  • Re: noise reduction sound deadening
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Fri, 6 Jul 2001 15:37:12 -0700
    ...to the windows. Put some plastic >rapped fiberglass insulation in the sliding door and that large panel on >the drivers side which seemed to...
  • parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - vwghost
    Mon, 24 Sep 2001 12:37:08 -0400
    ...vanagon is blue with blue interior sliding side door blue with blue interior 2 sliding side windows all glass rear hatch front 2 doors...
  • How original is this type II ?
    Historical mailing list - Edward van der Jagt
    Mon, 20 Feb 1995 11:05:56 +0100 (MET)
    ...I understand the sliding door option is quite rare, but I'm not sure. The sliding door had 2 windows in them, just as...
  • Jalousie Louvre window Vanagon retrofit?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 11 Apr 1997 16:59:00 -0400 (EDT)
    ...over the sliding window on the 89 Westy? Also: is there a retrofit window that can fit in the rear side windows to be...
  • Re: Sliding rear window
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 10 Jan 2003 21:39:19 -0500
    ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com, syncro@yahoogroups.com > >A few weeks ago I picked up a sliding window for the drivers >side rear (near the...
  • Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
    Historical mailing list - Doug F
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:13:19 -0800
    ...vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option) On 12/13/05, Chris Renz <aircooledchris@eucasafari.vendioweb.com> wrote: > > wouldnt the regular camper sliders fit...
  • "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
    Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
    Thu, 27 Jul 2006 10:00:09 +0200
    ...Has anyone tried this technique on the sliding side windows (either the 50/50 or Westy type), or the large rear hatch window? If...
  • FS - 1992 EV Scarborough, ON, CAN - double sliding doors
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sat, 14 Jul 2001 08:13:54 -0500
    ...well maintained Automatic , clean , 8 passanger minivan has sliding doors on both sides , tinted windows , power mirrors , towing package with sport trans Safty & Emission...
  • Re: Tinting Westy Sliding Windows
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:32:44 -0700
    ...My tinter did not tint past the vertical felt strip on the side windows, so there is a small untinted strip - but you do...
  • Re: opening rear windows?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 20 Jun 2002 18:20:13 EDT
    ...the side panels on the SA Vanagons were also slightly (and incompatibly) different in size. >> The opening on the rear sliding windows in the...
  • Re: sliding window tracks
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 5 May 1999 12:16:31 -0400
    ...tracks for the sliding windows that have the little notches in them to > keep them locked: > > one of my windows won't stay locked...
  • Re: reversing sliding side windows fish
    Historical mailing list - SStones
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 10:02:08 -0500
    At 09:00 AM 1/29/03 -0500, you wrote: >I'm sure you made more than $50 last month. Would someone please their...
  • FS '72 dual slider bus (5 door)L.A., CA craigslist
    Historical mailing list - Oxroad
    Wed, 26 Aug 2009 23:29:26 -0700
    It's a 1972 bus with sliding doors on both driver and passenger side. No side windows in the cargo area. There are pictures...
  • Re: Vanagon side window question
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Tue, 12 Sep 2006 22:17:48 -0400
    ...Also, as an aside, does anyone manufacture replacement mosquito screens :::for the sliding middle windows? Chris (JordanVW) is remanufacturing them, I think. Joy
  • Ventilation for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Tue, 14 Oct 2008 17:01:32 -0700
    ...My sliding glass windows (the middle side windows) are being replaced with solid glass. Though, when they were left open, they didn't seem...
  • Re: reversing sliding side windows fish
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:51:56 EST
    In a message dated 1/29/03 11:19:46 AM Pacific Standard Time, mwmiller@cwnet.com writes: << But only you did, you pagan...
  • Screen for non-camper
    Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
    Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:44:16 -0700
    ...I understand that there are aftermarket screens which can be locked in place for the non-camper sliding windows, and then there are improved...
  • Re: Body upgrades
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 8 May 2009 22:47:46 +1200
    ...But the one > area that really bothers me is the middle window in the sliding door and > on the driver side opposite the sliding...
  • Re: Sliding windows
    Historical mailing list - Kw
    Mon, 11 May 1998 21:45:40 -0700
    ...It is almost the same piece but you will need to cut and trim the side tabs to fit the hole. It works great...
  • Re: westy bug screens into vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 1 May 2000 09:13:41 -0700
    The Westy sliding side windows are specific to the Westy and come with screens, but the rear hatch screen will work. You with need...
  • Any advantage to swapping middle windows?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 13:09:34 -0400
    The drivers side middle window is a direct swap with the sliding door on early model westies. Apart from not being stock, would there...
  • Re: Removing Sliding glass locks
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sat, 7 Apr 2001 11:49:26 -0700
    ...have a person wanting to buy > the two sliding glass locks from the side windows. > > Anyone know how to get the locks off without...
  • Re: "Kicking Out Window" Removal Technique
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 27 Jul 2006 08:04:39 -0700
    ...Has anyone tried this technique on the > sliding side windows (either > the 50/50 or Westy type), or the large rear > hatch window? If...
  • Sliding side window locks (1984)
    Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
    Fri, 8 Jul 2005 22:21:55 -0400
    ...In any case, I need to be able to lock the windows from the inside. John '84 7-passenger John
  • Re: rear sliding window...Re: fun vanagons via ebay & google
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Thu, 24 Oct 2002 18:20:27 -0600
    a vanagon at a local garage had the middle and rear windows as sliders and benches middle and rear. dont know what year but...
  • Re: FS Screened Sliders
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Sat, 20 Nov 1999 21:18:51 -0500
    ...Time, > jet99@ISPCHANNEL.COM writes: > > << Anyone ever put Westy screened sliding side windows in a regular > Vanagon? Are the window frames the same? VW...
  • Model Summary for 1987 Vanagon USA
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 Dec 1995 12:58:53 -0500
    ...Exterior, body Dual outside mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers...
  • parting out vanagons and campers, need anything?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 21 Mar 2001 17:24:13 EST
    ...fiberglass side panels, bumpers carat interior, jumpseats, weekender rear sofabed with side table panels, etc plus misc wheels (no alloy) body parts, sliding doors...
  • Re: screens for front doors
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 27 Jun 1998 11:20:53 EDT
    ...Cab windows $63.00 (pair) Side sliding window $ 67.00 (ea.) Sliding door with zipper $116.00 Rear door with zipper $107 VWT2 (Vanagon...
  • Re: sliding rear window for transporter
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 9 Feb 2005 02:31:37 EST
    ...id rather carry lumber sticking into cab than unbalanced over the high tailgate..as for side windows, most dokas didnt have the side sliders...
  • Re: sliding rear window for transporter
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 8 Feb 2005 23:48:38 -0800
    ...id rather carry lumber sticking into cab than unbalanced over the high tailgate..as for side windows, most dokas didnt have the side sliders...
  • Vanagon Stuff for sale!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 13 Oct 2001 11:45:31 EDT
    ...sliding windows w/ screens (fit all 80-84 vans) -vanagon front vent wing windows -vanagon front door panels, hatch panels -85-'91 vanagon sliding...
  • Vanagon Stuff for sale!!!
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:36:06 EST
    ...sliding windows w/ screens (fit all 80-84 vans) -vanagon front vent wing windows -vanagon front door panels, hatch panels -85-'91 vanagon sliding...
  • Re: screens
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 7 Nov 94 18:42:57 GMT
    ...Everyone who responded seems to think that I already have screens in the side sliding windows. I don't, just the sliding windows. I...
  • Interesting discoveries
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 20:38:35 +0200
    ...Complete windows: 253 847 761 D - Sliding window, complete left rear 253 847 761 E - Sliding window, green, complete left rear 253 847 762...
  • Re: Need Westy sliding door screen
    Historical mailing list - James H. McCarthy
    Mon, 05 May 1997 15:35:01 -0400
    ...Before attempting the sliding door I made screens for the two front windows. They attach by velcro strips. This has the disadvantage of having...
  • Re: Painting gearbox casings?
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Sat, 5 Aug 2006 16:22:41 -0400
    ...http://stores.ebay.com/rdsrds123 I just got two side sliding windows with black anodized aluminum frames and tinted glass. Neat. havent seen too...
  • Re: at the wreckers
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:32:48 -0800
    Ahem, Panelvans don't come pre-perforated for side windows aft of the B-pillar. How in the heck can I get a sliding...
  • WTB: driver's side middle screened window for westy
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Tue, 3 Mar 1998 09:01:20 -0500
    ...Driver's side screened sliding window and frame for a westy (the middle window behind the driver's door). Frame must be of the...
  • Re: noise reduction sound deadening
    Historical mailing list - Kitzmann
    Sun, 24 Jun 2001 10:35:41 -0400
    ...to the windows. Put some plastic rapped fiberglass insulation in the sliding door and that large panel on the drivers side which seemed to...
  • Re: vanagon tows vanagon(almost)
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
    Fri, 6 Aug 2004 08:11:21 -0400
    ...behind the sliding doorm, sealed the bottom of the engine bay > for more storage space, even used the driver side sliding windows on the...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 18:16:48 +0100
    ...I have two rearmost sliding windows collected, one early, one later. The earlier one had the sliding part in the front, as I like...
  • Re: Body upgrades
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Fri, 8 May 2009 11:12:24 -0700
    ...But the one >> area that really bothers me is the middle window in the sliding >> door and >> on the driver side opposite the sliding...
  • Re: 50 50 slider in a Westy?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:12:59 -0400
    so you have a '85 westy..and your drivers side slider window is broken? the westy slider windows on the drivers side fit '80...
  • Re: sliding window tracks
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Sat, 8 May 1999 13:59:11 -0400
    ...sliding window tracks >hi all, > >subject: >the tracks for the sliding windows that have the little notches in them to >keep them locked: > >one...
  • Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:41:05 -0500
    ...two owners have transplanted sliding *middle* windows into the > rear... Wouldn't do any good on the driver's side behind that westie > cabinet...
  • bus stuff
    Historical mailing list - Linda Bartnik
    Sat, 25 May 1996 13:12:55 -0400
    Hello all, Today I installed two more windows on my '78, the sliding door sliding window provided by Ron Salmon and the rear hatch...
  • Re: FS Screened Sliders
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 19:31:14 EST
    ...Time, jet99@ISPCHANNEL.COM writes: << Anyone ever put Westy screened sliding side windows in a regular Vanagon? Are the window frames the same? VW...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Duvernay
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 12:28:00 -0500
    ...Sliding window idea >>>>> >>>>> For years I've been considering how to make the back windows on my van >>>>> open, so that my dog can...
  • Re: Tinting Westy Sliding Windows
    Historical mailing list - George Nahrebecky
    Wed, 16 Jun 1999 12:05:58 -0300
    ...After looking at my westy and > the sliding windows, he turned down the job. This guy was such a > perfectionist, and he said the...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 10:06:10 -0700
    ...Sliding window idea For years I've been considering how to make the back windows on my van open, so that my dog can...
  • opening stuck vent windows
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 9 Aug 96 22:55:00 EDT
    hey now, anyone got a good way to get a stuck vent window open? on the passenger side of rumba the vent window knob...