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  • Fwd: sticking sliding windows - 87 westy
    Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
    Tue, 20 May 2003 11:59:23 -0400
    >Hello, > >One of my sliding windows won't open fully due to sticking in guides. Any >suggestions? Doesn't seem to be blocked by...
  • Re: Lifting the Poptop with a Thule box
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Fri, 5 Sep 2003 09:12:51 -0600
    Also, make sure there is a window open. I've made the mistake of having all the windows closed, the pop-top screen and...
  • Need metal sleeve for connecting weatherstipping on front door window -84 westy
    Historical mailing list - karen d
    Mon, 8 Nov 2004 13:14:41 -0800
    anyone have an extra metal sleeve ( 1 1/2 inch chrome piece that connects weatherstripping that goes around front drivers door window)? I have...
  • Weekend project: tinted windows
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 14 Jul 2013 18:02:36 -0500
    This weekend I "tanned" the windows in my Westy, as my grandson calls it. While there are a couple of things only I would...
  • Re: Rust Removal
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 16 Sep 2003 09:13:32 -0700
    ...I've never broken a window. Be sure to have a person on the outside to 'catch' the window just in case you have...
  • stove=heater=safe?
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Tue, 15 Nov 94 8:00:11 PST
    ...I wouldn't recommend using the stove as a heat source since it's an open flame even with the window open. And I...
  • Re: 3rd (center) Brake light for late model Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Tue, 14 Feb 2006 19:45:46 -0800
    ...1) It'll > be > dimmer than if mounted flush to glass especially if you don't trim out the > window tinting and trimming out...
  • Re: Power Window Issue when Cold
    Historical mailing list - azsun99
    Wed, 28 Nov 2007 23:44:16 -0700
    ...Power Window Issue when Cold > Ok so this will be my first winter driving Grover full time and I have > discovered a power window...
  • Windows, Electric, Failure
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Wed, 29 Mar 2017 09:33:06 -0700
    Hey volks, I need to do a quick and dirty repair to my PS window circuit. I have reason to believe there is an...
  • Re: FS: Stationary Front Door Quarter Windows
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Tue, 26 Aug 2014 07:42:35 -0700
    ...Stacy On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 7:02 AM, Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote: > For some reason, my stationary wing windows in...
  • Re: Rear window defogger, '81 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Diebolt
    Wed, 04 Dec 1996 17:07:50 -0500
    > I've just started using my rear window defogger (the electric grid) > and I've noticed that only one "line" in the grid appears...
  • Re: Window Chrome Inserts
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Mon, 19 Jun 2000 12:00:16 -0700
    ...However, I've been > wondering, in order to replace them will I have to remove the windows & > window rubber? > >> > > you'd spend $100 for...
  • Re: vent shades
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Sat, 1 Jun 2002 14:36:08 EDT
    ...The ones we carry will fit all Vanagons with the vent window that opens. If you have a fixed vent window, I have a...
  • Re: Fitting a jaleosy windiow
    Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
    Sun, 20 Oct 2013 14:33:06 -0400
    Aw crap! I just got back from Blue Rocks and I see these instructions you sent and they show how to put the window...
  • '57 23-Window for Sale in Utah
    Historical mailing list - Mike White
    Tue, 18 Jun 1996 14:53:59 MST
    Howdy folks! NO, IT'S NOT MY BUS! I found an ad for a '57 23-Window for sale in the local paper today...
  • EV Westy spotted?
    Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
    Thu, 21 Mar 1996 11:12:54 -0800 (PST)
    ...This EV had a two-paned louvered (?) window on the drivers side and no other windows behind the cab. Could this be a full...
  • Re (2): Mystery single cab splittie!
    Historical mailing list - Mike White
    Tue, 30 Apr 1996 09:56:03 MST
    ...Maybe a '63? '62 end of bullets? '63 end of 23-window? Clara has the magic book with all the dates for the chassis...
  • Re: ETKA scrolling
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sun, 21 Nov 2004 13:35:12 -0700
    ...One uses the mac display res and then puts the windows display into that window. This will give you the scroll bars on the...
  • Front door window rubbers
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 9 Aug 2005 18:34:06 -0700
    The upper rubber bit that the driver door window seats into in both my T3s is starting to fall apart. Is there a vendor...
  • Re: busdepot bug screens
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 5 May 2005 20:28:05 -0500
    on 5/5/05 11:58 AM, Aaron Pearson at Aaron.Pearson@GXT.COM wrote: > busdepot seels window screens for the front windows. does...
  • Re: short history of the campsite
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Fri, 3 Jun 2011 11:32:47 -0500
    ...David ---- Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote: > windows and IE, right? > > no such trash found when I visited using safari and OSX. No pop...
  • Re: Window Tint Asthetics
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Mon, 13 Nov 2006 11:34:59 -0800
    ...Tint > I'll second the vote for not to dark on the back window. I have a fairly > dark tint, sides and back, put...
  • Re: Jalousie (louvered) windows in a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Thu, 6 Mar 2008 22:02:30 -0800
    I bought some Jalousie windows about 4 years and a van ago. Never put them in, at least not yet. Getting the aluminum piece...
  • bursh-on canvas waterproofer?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:56:54 -0400
    ...Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM...
  • brush-on canvas waterproofer?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Thu, 25 Sep 2008 09:57:14 -0400
    ...Thannks, Ed in CT _________________________________________________________________ Want to do more with Windows Live? Learn �10 hidden secrets� from Jamie. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces...
  • Re: Curious about my jealousy window;
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Tue, 29 Apr 2014 08:30:44 -0700
    dear vertigri windows is it just me because i usually misspell or is it - ?? the vampire apocalypse -?? my '70 had a *jalousie window on...
  • Insulated windows. and Carver P4
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Sat, 26 Sep 1998 13:30:45 EDT
    In a message dated 9/24/98 2:08:40 PM, bratjen@DIRECT.CA wrote: <<In Germany there are actual double acrylic windows available...
  • Re: Looking for some late model interior parts for 90 Westy
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Wed, 28 May 2014 17:34:02 -0400
    I actually and just looking for the sliding window, slide locks, not the complete window. Sorry for the confusion. Ken On Wed, May 28...
  • Rust Bubbles
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Tue, 11 May 2010 12:04:00 -0700
    ...shows up first usually at the base of windows. > Particularly the windshield and rear side windows. If you see a paint > bubble, usually under...
  • Re: Window crank extenders
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Fri, 8 Dec 2000 00:14:34 -0700
    ...Window crank extenders > I need to add window crank extenders to clear the new speaker grills on my 82 > Vanagon diesel. So far I...
  • Re: Westy Window Tinting, installation/smoke V.S mirror
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 5 Jun 2003 07:57:32 -0700
    ...Mark "Phil S." wrote: > > Hi, > I need to remove the rear closet so the Tint man can > get to that window. The window in...
  • Re: After market Window Winders ??
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Sun, 16 Oct 2005 17:47:49 -0700
    FYI Just a followup so others know The old 70's ford chrome window cranks with the philips screws esp, the ford econoline van...
  • Re: sliding window rain screen - improved
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:05:20 -0600
    ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/11/17/vanagon-sliding-window-rain-screen-improved/ alistair
  • Bus one-glass windows?
    Historical mailing list - DVW
    Wed, 21 Jun 95 17:01:24 METDST
    ...Do you know if I can find one-piece windows for Baywindows,like they make for Cal-Look beetles? Merci beaucoup! -- Frederic WARTNER Hewlett...
  • Electric Window Switch
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Robinson
    Thu, 6 Jul 1995 12:22:50 -0700 (PDT)
    Hey, does anybody know how much an electric window switch costs? Something is wrong with the drivers side one in my Dad's '91...
  • power wind. won't go up
    Historical mailing list - Tyler Trotman
    Thu, 2 Oct 1997 13:41:55 -0400
    I recently had the power windows taken off a wrecked carat and put on my 88 westy. The right window will go down but...
  • poptop for '87 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jenny Loerzel
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 13:54:56 PDT
    ...The one I have now only has one window. Are there any potops made with side windows? If so, where can I find one...
  • Doors hard to latch when windows closed
    Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
    Thu, 5 Oct 2000 07:17:49 CDT
    If my windows are shut my doors are hard to latch. If they are open they are easy to latch. Too much cabin pressure...
  • for sale: vanagon sliding side windows w/ screens, fit all vanagons
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 18 Sep 2002 16:24:18 EDT
    ...vanagon sliding side windows w/ screens, fit all vanagons. these are from a vanagon westy, they will fit all passenger vans too. i have...
  • FS: Infinity 4" Speakers
    Historical mailing list - Jason Denton
    Thu, 17 Apr 2003 20:18:16 -0400
    ...They will work in the front only if you have power windows (no window cranks) or in the rear on all vanagons. Sound awesome...
  • Re: Window Crank Extenders - Cheap Solution
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Sun, 3 Aug 2003 23:32:44 -0500
    I forgot to mention that Ford uses a Torx head on their window crank bolts. It is a small size, about 1/8 inch...
  • WTB: Window Regulator - Electric - Passenger Side
    Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
    Mon, 11 Aug 2003 12:53:51 -0400
    Need a passenger side power window regulator assembly- w/o motor....my motor's OK. Question: Is it more advisable to spring for a...
  • Stuck latch on side window
    Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
    Fri, 13 Aug 2004 14:28:44 -0400
    The latch on my sliding window seems to have gotten itself stuck in the unlatched position. ie it won't move up and down...
  • Parts Trade?? Have Power Window motor Need Distributor
    Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
    Sun, 21 Aug 2005 13:34:55 -0700
    ...I have a Passenger side power window motor without regulator if anyone is interested in a parts trade. Send a PM if interested. Located...
  • solid mirror frame / gasket . . side glass (middle)
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Fri, 30 Jun 2006 20:02:56 -0700
    Were there any vanagons made with a solid one piece window for the side (middle) - - - mine of course has a slider window . . . and all...
  • window crack handle replacement trick?
    Historical mailing list - chris Moyles
    Fri, 15 Sep 2006 10:57:27 -0400
    Anyone know the secret trick to remove a window crank without breaking the pastic or the pot metal they are made off - I ust...
  • Re: Cast control arm upgrade worth it? Springs?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 2 Aug 2008 12:24:23 -0600
    ...Anyone need these? Taken off at 20 years and 135K mi..Bob Stevens '87 Syncro Westy _________________________________________________________________ Get Windows Live and get whatever you need...
  • Re: Vanagon Electric Window Motors
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Mon, 5 Jul 2021 16:53:03 -0500
    ...I have seen some parts websites where the motors were referred > > to > > > as left window and right window. The motor I have in hand...
  • SPLIT WINDOW T-SHIRTS also available
    Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
    Fri, 19 Apr 1996 09:46:18 -0400
    ...as an additional fund-raiser, I am also doing a completely separate printing of shirts with a split window design. It will be a...
  • Re: Best Tint?
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Sun, 13 Apr 2008 04:36:55 -0700
    ...And what about the 2 sliding side windows? Do tint shops generally know how to work with Westy furniture and windows? I would like...
  • Re: wind noise
    Historical mailing list - Stanley, Kerry
    Mon, 26 Oct 1998 17:20:14 -0500
    ...It turns out, on mine at least, the window channel on the support separating the roll down window from the wing vent is too...
  • Re: Power window regulator
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Sun, 5 Jul 2020 16:21:21 -0400
    ...Power window regulator > > Hi, > > I'm looking for a refurbished power window regulator for my 89 Westy > Syncro. > RH side. Anybody know a supplier? >
  • Re: 90 Carat Power Window Wiring Diagram
    Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
    Sat, 22 Jul 2017 00:37:10 -0500
    ...90 Carat Power Window Wiring Diagram Bentley: 97.189 On Fri, Jul 21, 2017 at 8:20 PM, Greg McKinney <ki4tlf@gmail.com> wrote...
  • Re: water in the rear hatch door
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 30 Sep 2013 12:35:59 -0500
    ...I presume the > primary cause is the window seal, which visually appears ok, but I plan on > replacing my window seals this winter. I...
  • Re: wing window
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Tue, 7 May 2013 19:30:18 -0700
    ...the latch on the wing window? > 1985 Vanagon. > As always thanks for all the help. DS > --
  • Re: poptop for '87 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 15:02:49 -0700
    If you are referring to the canvas part of the poptop, replacement canvas having three zippered windows is available. Bus Depot may carry them...
  • Re: Window rubber trim alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
    Fri, 18 Jun 2004 13:41:04 -0700
    ...I assume the trim serves a useful purpose during the new install or window replacement. Perhaps it helps in setting up a good bond...
  • FS: vanagon "jailbars" rear window protective/decorative bars
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 22 Oct 2006 12:11:41 EDT
    i have two pairs of vanagon "jailbars" these are the polished aluminum bars that go in the rear hatch window as decorative protective trim...
  • Re: vanagon picture screen saver ... make your own. :)
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 14 May 2007 12:04:49 -0700
    Good idea Joel, but Windows XP (or VISTA) will also do it: Start: Control Panel: Display: Screensaver: (then Screen saver - Pop-down menu): My...
  • Re: VIN question... You guys are really hard on my head :-)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 25 May 1996 15:18:42 -0400
    bottom], had four windows on each side (from behind the front doors to the end of the bus) between '63 and '67 [Between '55...