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  • Loose screws
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jara
    Mon, 8 Sep 1997 09:28:51 -0700
    ...Specifically, some interior screws that attach the curtains to the window frames are stripped in my '85 Westfalia. Should I replace with over-sized...
  • Re: Syncro Happening Karenz, Germany
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 14 Apr 2003 06:59:35 -0400
    ...cgi-bin/bulli/config.pl?frames;read=34363 > http://www.forum-bulli.de/cgi-bin/bulli/config.pl?frames;read=34443 > > > Kind Regards > Helmut...
  • Need Westy little doors...
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Feb 1997 12:08:07 -0800
    ...I need all three of the little covers and the plastic frames that attach to the body. Any help would be appreciated. Even if...
  • Ask Jeeves Answer: The Word Detective
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Mon, 11 Jun 2001 13:23:07 -0500
    ...the+term+%22Jury+Rigging+come+from%3F+&qSource=0&origin=0&frames=yes&site_name=Jeeves&metasearch=yes&ads=&sv=9&back=http%3A...
  • Re: rear heater
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Fri, 15 Nov 2002 12:13:42 -0500
    ...The cover for the heater core frames around this vent, but if you make two small cuts, one on either side of the vent...
  • Re: AC etc for AUDI Swap/H4+lens/reflectors
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 16 Jan 1999 01:58:20 +0100
    ...Ok, I'll remove the grille tomorrow, and check it out! I know that the frames for the light units are interchangeable from left...
  • South African Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
    Tue, 29 Feb 2000 22:56:56 -0600
    ...Just look at this baby...http://www.vw.co.za/range/bus/safety/frameset_safety.html Can you just imagine it in your drive...
  • Re: Window Tint Removal
    Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
    Thu, 14 Jul 2005 09:42:24 EDT
    ...The toughest part was the sliding windows, but when all was said and done those were no big deal to remove from their frames...
  • Syncro Parts Page Update
    Historical mailing list - Erik O
    Thu, 5 Jun 1997 11:37:54 -0400
    ...Also, I can't figure out why the frames version isn't working with Netscape. Even if you're not interested in parts, go...
  • Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 18 May 2005 23:29:34 -0700
    I admire your masking ability. I would probably get paint all over the poptop. -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus...
  • Re: window trim strip substitute?
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Christensen
    Sun, 16 Jan 2011 01:18:46 +0000
    ...Didn't do anything with the slider frames. -- Alan Felder Austin TX 82 Diesel Westy
  • Help removing a few things
    Historical mailing list - The Shaws
    Sun, 23 Jan 2005 21:33:22 -0800
    ...Rear air duct gasket (?) non-moving louvers in the door frames, latch side, with felt and small black louvers. Thanks for any help, peter
  • whistling vent window fix
    Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
    Sun, 30 Oct 2005 12:09:59 -0800
    ...Check your frames and save having to rebuild your doors :-) Brian --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.
  • vent wing frame removal
    Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
    Thu, 20 Jul 2017 14:02:50 -0400
    Hello Good People, I had my van painted and I purchased better used vent wing frames that the body shop installed. One of the...
  • Parting out '88 Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Wed, 2 Apr 2003 11:58:03 -0500
    ...Complete overhead A/C system (grey) All Window glass (even the sliding windows with the black frames) Rear seat/bed (just the seat no...
  • Head rests
    Historical mailing list - Skip Emmert-Keaton
    Sat, 26 Jun 2004 18:36:27 -0700
    ...The frames are in excellent condition, but they're probably not worth shipping. It's up to you. Email me off-list if you...
  • Re: Source for Slider Window Screen
    Historical mailing list - Sharon Mendonca
    Thu, 7 Apr 2005 17:04:20 -0700
    ...Aluminum frames all around. We just needed to improve on the velcro since they stopped holding pretty good sometimes and would fall off when...
  • Re: West Moreland diesel
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 17 Jun 2011 22:59:53 -0700
    ...PS, AC, color coded interior with leather seats over the stock frames. But then he prices them as much as a new import truck...
  • Re: screens for sliding windows
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:20:56 -0800
    ...the plastic frames are perfect, screen is coming loose from one > of them. I could fix it easily with some hot glue but prefer...
  • Re: best lube for sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Wed, 8 Jun 2011 18:35:48 -0400
    I use said clear helicopter tape to protect my bicycle frames from damage. Although tough, it is also flexible and stretchy. I don't...
  • Scrapping vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jens Jakob Andersen
    Mon, 17 Apr 2006 23:44:21 +0200
    ...Besides taking all parts that can be taken, I thought of using an angle grinder, and cut out the window frames. Guess that it...
  • Website update [ 251.org ]
    Historical mailing list - Dave
    Sun, 2 May 1999 14:53:07 -0500
    ...I no longer use frames and loading times should be a little faster. Let me know what you think, and as always please send...
  • Re: Westy fifth seat Headrests??
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Sep 1999 12:50:44 EDT
    ...on all other vanagon seats, there are holes in the metal seatback frames, which accept the headrest sockets, and installation is simple. chris
  • parting 84 out
    Historical mailing list - dawn
    Tue, 10 Apr 2001 20:41:08 -0700
    ...panels lights tail lights fuel tank doors hatch sliding windows and frames this vanagon had a Canadian remanufactured engine in it from vw heads...
  • Re: Wind Noise
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Tue, 21 May 2002 07:21:28 -0700
    >Perhaps re-positioning your striker plates on the door frames or the >hinges in a little bit to pull the doors in tighter when...
  • smoked rear taillights found - Re: clear tailights and a job
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 22 Nov 2002 23:36:04 EST
    ...http://www.hansen-motorsport.de/neu/html-frames/index.html shows the vanagon taillights in a smoked version - a good match to the smoked...
  • Re: Engine oil change interval (VW content...)
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Mon, 7 Feb 2000 22:13:14 -0800
    ...Correspondence' column of August '99 (also at:) http://roadandtrack.com/RoadAndTrack/FrameSet/0,1169,_sl_RoadAndTrack_sl_Art icle_sl_0_cm_1182_cm...
  • Tires explained
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Mon, 10 Jan 2000 01:11:49 +0100
    ...http://www.roadandtrack.com/RoadAndTrack/FrameSet/0,1169,_sl_RoadAndTrack_sl_Article_sl_0_cm_1182_cm_2254_1_10_cm_00,00.html...
  • screens for sliding windows
    Historical mailing list - Pat Dooley
    Tue, 22 Nov 2016 16:53:57 -0500
    ...They are in good condition, the plastic frames are perfect, screen is coming loose from one of them. I could fix it easily with...
  • Re: Vanagon crash safety
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 8 Apr 2002 14:17:47 EDT
    ...positions of the front tires with the bottom > >of the film frames (fixed camera). Its rear wheels do, but that's not > >the point...
  • Re: Map Pockets
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Thu, 3 Feb 2011 09:59:31 -0500
    ...Bus Depot has some plastic frames with heavy duty > stretch netting that make a more open pocket. They are > intended for use in campers...
  • Re: How do you get camper windows apart for tinting?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Wed, 3 Jul 2013 11:59:26 -0700
    The frames are pressed together around the windows and it's a pain to pry them apart and re-press. I've done this...
  • Re: Screened Sliders
    Historical mailing list - Michael Heron
    Fri, 19 Nov 1999 16:39:53 -0500
    ...screened sliding side windows in a regular Vanagon? Are the window frames the same? VW wants about $600 for the parts but couldn't...
  • Re: Car & Driver Review
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Tue, 25 Jan 2000 18:32:06 +0100
    ...a cooler place to get > it. > http://www.bcn.net/~limbo/frames.html and click "the store." > > No Car&Driver tests there, but every...
  • Re: RE Removing Dealer Logo - how to?
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Thu, 26 Apr 2001 22:27:04 -0400
    ...Same with those stupid license plate frames. Pay me for the ad, or get it off of there. Just another opinion. John
  • Re: rusted vent-wings
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Apr 1995 20:08:20 -0400
    ...drivers side, but I already got a pair of jalosies and didn't know whether they would match up to the window frames. Kevin
  • Re: Salvage Title Consequences
    Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
    Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:50:17 -0500
    ...Bald tires, broken glass, frames askew, parts held on with bungee cords and wire, everything. I had a car behind me the other day...
  • Web Page update
    Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
    Wed, 23 Feb 2000 01:48:47 -0800
    ...I added frames so that you can get an idea of where you are and have been, I also updated a few sections. It...
  • Re: luggage rack storage chest
    Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
    Wed, 17 May 2000 20:00:09 -0400
    ...I couldn't get a direct link 'cause it uses frames (yuk!). -Karl PS: regarding the dual 40mms...maybe I should just put Makarov...
  • Got another shipment from VW Classic Parts today!
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Thu, 10 May 2012 18:01:52 -0400
    ...I also get several sets of the plastic frames that go around the power window switches. These are recently discontinued here in the US...
  • Re: Vanagon/Bus names and fun license frames!!
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Sun, 3 May 1998 19:36:43 -0700
    At 23:48 5/2/98 -0700, Todd Last wrote: >My favorite plate I saw on a bus around here long ago was: > >SLOBUS...
  • Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 18 May 2005 18:29:39 -0700
    What's the disassembly routine like in terms of difficulty on a scale of 1 to 10 ( 1 being opening a jar of olives...
  • Re: Get Bent??? go straight!-Maybe, Maybe Not.
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Tue, 3 Apr 2001 08:45:20 EDT
    ...On the cover of the brochure, Cannondale showed one of their frames which had been sliced open to show a cross-section of their...
  • Re: [T2] Aluminum jalousie window cleaning
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 6 Mar 2014 19:29:35 -0800
    ...The frames in your windows will last for 100 years or more with no maintenance, but they won't stay shiny. I do wish...
  • Re: ungainly? van
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Tue, 30 Nov 1999 15:42:09 -0500
    ...ungainly? van have a look at the Peugeot Boxer conversion on this page http://www.cobra-sor.com/gb/products/frames/boxer.html Alistair
  • Plat Cat Heaters
    Historical mailing list - Steve Schwenk
    Thu, 4 May 2000 00:41:53 -0700
    ...There has been no discussion on time frames on building these. A straw poll showing interest might help motivate an effort to have them...
  • Headrests...
    Historical mailing list - andrewbell
    Fri, 1 Mar 2002 22:47:06 -0600
    ...I was under the impression that all seat frames had the necessary fitting or at least holes under the upholstery. Here's my question...
  • Fw: Car Care Products (NO VW!!)
    Historical mailing list - Tony Moore
    Fri, 20 Jun 1997 08:34:49 -0400
    ...on everything from > polishing machines and bonnets to washmitts and chamois'. > > Visit our site at http://ica.net/pages/hajdu/frames/index.htm > > > Thanks
  • Re: safe speeds, underpowered engines, Vanagon diesel mortality (LVC, some Friday content)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Dixon
    Sat, 29 May 2004 11:47:21 EDT
    ...In addition to having surprisingly strong frames and crashworthiness, vanagons had the LOWEST fatality rates of any passenger vans in the US during their...
  • Extra Vanagon Cooling
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 23 Apr 2004 16:12:21 -0500
    ...in traffic with little or no air flow for short time frames. http://www.engineceramics.com/vw/undercoil.jpg My system still uses the...
  • 71?-79 headrests for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 Jul 1995 12:16:59 -0400
    ...There is minor rust on the metal tubes that actually fit into the seat frames, but you'll never see it once they are...
  • Re: van sighting
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Sun, 28 Oct 2007 20:16:15 -0400
    ...Busesbythebeach.com On 10/28/07, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com> wrote: > > in the early frames as they cross the street > http://www.youtube...
  • Corrosion Eliminator?
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Wed, 10 Jan 2001 23:58:24 -0600
    ...of my seams, and into my front and rear suspension A frames, and into every crevice I could find. No rust started, anywhere I...
  • Re: Bostig Oil Level Warning Light Circuit
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 20 Dec 2013 23:19:01 -0500
    ...With this circuit http://clarkson-uk.com/555-timer/operation/frames3.html you'd let the float switch supply ground to the 555, and...
  • Re: HELP! Sliding window removal
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Sun, 5 May 2002 00:01:44 -0500
    ...I'm getting a set with black frames and replacing my >shiny >aluminum frames. I'll post those for sale soon. > >Thanks >TJ >87...
  • Re: Van Alarm
    Historical mailing list - Gregg Carlen & Anna Tumarkin
    Wed, 22 Oct 1997 22:07:04 -0400
    ...engine compartment, under the front bumper (either exterior side of the frames or next to the radiator behind the grill (this is where mine...
  • Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
    Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
    Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:05:53 -0600
    > > being tightened never but takes any stretching as bike cables are installed > with a lot of slack to follow along frames, handlebars etc. Because...
  • GoWesty Caravan Siting?
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 23 Dec 2007 20:48:52 -0800
    ...86-later Westy bringing up the rear, all with GoWesty License Frames. All were loaded to the hilt with kayaks on top racking on...
  • Re: VW factory tent repair
    Historical mailing list - Bill M
    Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:20:25 -0400
    ...Does anyone know of a company > that either repairs tent frames or can make replica pieces? Thanks. > > David
  • Re: FS: Euro Square Headlight Grille with Washers
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 20 Jul 2010 18:41:15 -0500
    ...It's a square headlight grille with factory headlight > washers. > > Comes with all the pieces: > > - Grille w/washers > - Headlights (complete with frames and good...