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Re: Post chrome strip rubber cleaning Q
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 16 May 2005 11:42:28 -0400
The archives has many entries ,some better than others, stating that removel of the locking strip will seriously compromise the window installation stregnth. An...
Re: Window Cranks
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Tue, 17 Feb 2015 07:51:21 -0800
...GMAIL.COM> wrote: > > Hi, I am on my second set of window cranks. Does anyone have a another > source for these...other than the...
WTB: left power window motor
Historical mailing list
Tue, 20 Jul 1999 15:58:42 EDT
...need to replace the entire unit thanks for any help my window is now taped closed and it's really hot here tyler -philadelphia...
Vent Windows
Historical mailing list - Dan Fleming
Wed, 19 Apr 2000 11:33:19 -0700
Does anyone know if the side vent windows on Vanagons are all interchangeable (year to year)? I've got one that makes about a...
Re: Winter Camping Advise....
Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
Tue, 17 Oct 2000 08:24:34 -0700
...Crack a window and light the burner. Let it cook for fifteen or so minutes. Turn off the gas, close the window and enjoy...
Re: What stickers do you have on your VAN???
Historical mailing list - Terry K.
Wed, 16 Jan 2002 23:19:03 -0600
On both the Right and left side rear windows, are "Air Lift" sticker's, as well as K&N sticker's. In the rear...
FS: vanagon rear hatch "Jailbars" for sale
Historical mailing list
Sat, 18 May 2002 16:59:46 EDT
...this is a carryover from the '67 down split window microbus deluxe.. they had these decorative bars in the rear window too. looks cool...
Re: window tint physics
Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
Sun, 9 Mar 2003 09:08:54 EST
...We could measure the transmission statistics for a towel rolled into the window track, that's what my wife uses. Bill Marshall 85 GL...
Window Tinting
Historical mailing list - karen davis
Thu, 12 Jun 2003 00:54:29 +0000
Does window tinting really work? I just called some places and there are so many types of films with different warrenties and etc. How...
Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Sep 2006 - Special issue (#2006-744)
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
Wed, 6 Sep 2006 17:29:03 -0700
I took mine out in 1995 and all my windows are still in there. jeff On Sep 6, 2006, at 5:09 PM, Automatic...
Sliding window plastic slider bits?
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
Wed, 27 Jun 2007 16:23:07 -0700
...go into the extrusion on the bottom edge of the sliding window glasses. Used okay, new okay, too. Just not broke. -- Mike "Rocket J...
Re: Looking for Vanagon Rental
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Mon, 21 Jul 2008 10:29:55 -0600
...http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_video_072008
Re: Install Front AC or Keep Stock Unit???
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Tue, 16 Aug 2016 13:37:43 -0500
...With the one that had the old seals I did get a scratch up the window as I rolled it up and down. It...
Re: Screen for non-camper
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Mon, 2 Nov 2009 10:50:28 -0800
...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: Van painting cost
Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
Thu, 29 Sep 2011 19:23:07 -0700
$3300 - no rust, lots of minor dents, one major dent, and masked around the windows, etc. I removed the grill, mirrors, stove vent, and...
Re: Safaris and Antennas
Historical mailing list
Thu, 16 May 1996 03:40:57 -0400
...no problem opening the windows. now if it only ran.... :( Jim said: Are there any list members who have splitties with Safari windows of...
Re: Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list
Wed, 16 Feb 2000 14:40:01 EST
...However everyeone says that the Wolfsburg has power windows, cruise, and heated mirrors. I do not have any of those, and have a Wolfsburg...
Re: Westie glass repair near Berkeley?
Historical mailing list - Oakland Westfalia
Wed, 7 Aug 2002 11:17:58 -0700
...I had to spend $3 on a star key to replace the window. Try to buy a window with the latch already installed. YMMV...
Re: AC for Camping. Best Buy Electronics Sale Item
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Thu, 7 Jul 2005 22:15:44 -0500
It's a standard window unit, completely self contained. Buildt a frame and bracket with a shelf, and hang it in your passenger window...
Re: A good lube for sliders
Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
Wed, 8 Jun 2005 23:30:18 -0400
...With that hand not sliding the window you gently lift > out the > center edge of the plastic screen (only a 1/4") as you...
Tinting & Travel
Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:48:58 -0700
Good Afternoon, When I purchased my 1987 Syncro (Wolfsram Grey Metallic) all windows, excluding the windshield, were darkly tinted. After awhile living with the...
Re: quick mod - sliding window rain screen
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:57:40 -0800
...The idea is that it will stop rain from getting in the window when it is opened for ventilation. Well, it will stop vertical...
Re: Replacing window seals
Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:12:16 -0400
...It shouldn't be that much per window and you have a better chance of not breaking any glass. Just my experience. I have...
What kind of bus do I have?
Historical mailing list
03 Nov 1995 21:56:43 GMT
...I've got three windows behind the doors, seats, an original two tone paint, and headliner. >model 22 is the Microbus (headliner, 3 windows...
window winder thingio
Historical mailing list
Fri, 07 Jul 95 12:10:47 gmt
Greetings Vdubbers - can anyone help with a frustrating problem? It goes like this - my '78 van has the window winder mechanism missing from the...
Re: Beach Vanagons and a window slider question
Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
Thu, 14 Aug 1997 10:24:21 +0000
...Do they "fall" apart when the window is > removed? There's a single screw that is accessible from the bottom. You need some sort...
Re: vent shade
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Wed, 23 Jun 1999 22:28:46 EDT
...Its so you can roll your window down to get air into the vehicle and keep out wind noise and rain. Has any list...
Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - whatyears fit?
Historical mailing list - John C...
Wed, 10 Sep 2003 12:39:43 EDT
Might be a good idea, to take a smooth, 1/2" spatula, and as you're lifting and sliding the window seal rubber up...
Re: window vent problem
Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
Fri, 19 Mar 2004 14:34:03 -0500
...ERic Weibel, Pius wrote: >I have a window vent in which the locking mechanism somehow has been >rotated about 20 to 25 degrees counterclockwise...
Re: base model '90-'91 NON-GL's
Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
Wed, 30 Mar 2005 01:32:22 -0600
...how dumb was that for VW to exclude the wing windows on the '90-'91 >>NON-GL's. what did that save them in...
Re: window seals
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sat, 11 Nov 2006 12:53:54 -0800
...net> wrote: > > Suddenly the black rubber seal in both front door windows is coming apart. > I had a strip about a quarter inch or...
Re: Does AC Affect MPG?
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Tue, 28 Aug 2007 18:54:10 -0700
...The result was that there is much less drag with the windows open than energy used to run the AC with windows closed. IIRC...
Part number confirmation needed
Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
Thu, 10 Jan 2008 10:53:19 -0600
...N0122307 Thanks in advance! _________________________________________________________________ Put your friends on the big screen with Windows Vista� + Windows Live�. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/shop/specialoffers.mspx...
More on Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan
Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:32:02 +0200
...Tinted windows, heated rear window, cloth trim and bolsters, power mirrors, rear wiper, central locking, power steering available, a/c available, twin halogen round...
Re: What Mini-Projects are going on?
Historical mailing list - BILL
Sun, 27 Jun 1999 21:15:17 -0600
Oh the joy of working on a Vanagon......I too am tinting my windows on my 82 Westy. The PO did a terrible job...
Vanagon Models, 1990 - USA
Historical mailing list
Tue, 10 Sep 1996 13:08:03 -0400
...Pastel White, Orly Blue Metallic, Bordeaux Red Metallic (burgundy) Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger...
Re: Two questions, sliding window screen, sliding door weather-stripping
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Fri, 29 Apr 2016 17:15:38 -0700
...Two questions, sliding window screen, sliding door weatherstripping Hi all, Is there a source for the screens for the passenger side sliding door window...
Re: '90 Carat Drivers Side Power Window Motor Wanted
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Sun, 1 Nov 2015 11:26:12 -0600
...Re: '90 Carat Drivers Side Power Window Motor Wanted Is there a difference between the two sides? Jim > On Oct 31, 2015, at 10...
Re: Disable power windows?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:59:05 -0400
At 04:06 PM 6/14/2013, David M wrote: >fuse called 'automatic fuse for window lifter'. Would removing this >do it? I looked...
Re: /Window Tinting. Cut the curtains
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 20:47:38 -0500
...If curtains are allowed, why not the tint? > > Most folks don't drive with the curtains over the windows. > > David McNeely >
Re: bumper sticker - tenative list
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Mar 1995 17:08:12 -0700
...Rusty VanBondo (As Irreverent As I Can Be) Phoenix, Arizona USA \\\ ///\\\ /// '57 Single Cab (European) \\\ /// \\\ /// '57 Oval Window (73,900 miles) \\\ /// \\\ //\ /// '63 15 Window...
Re: 1960 Double Door
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Fri, 29 Sep 1995 11:28:11 -0500 (CDT)
...Fournier II wrote: > A local fellow has a 1960 double door sans windows and engine (some kids > smashed most of his windows out). Supposedly...
Re: Window molding
Historical mailing list
Tue, 19 Jan 1999 01:56:08 EST
In a message dated 99-01-18 23:49:49 EST, janderson@IOLINC.NET writes: << >you can remove these trim strips from the window...
Re: Back side windows
Historical mailing list
Mon, 7 Jun 1999 11:27:22 EDT
...these black vent thingies at the back of the side rear windows. My '87 Syncro does not. Does anyone know what these are for...
Re: window cranks
Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
Fri, 25 Jun 1999 14:39:30 -0400
> I've replaced my cracked window crank handles several times I took the plastic off mine, leaving the bear silver metal.... then I turned...
Re: Chrome Window Trim
Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
Wed, 19 Jul 2000 09:52:26 -0500
...Marshall Ruskin 84 Westy > Has anyone out there tried to paint their chrome window trim flat black > rather than replace it? It occurs to...
Re: Rust around windows - advice needed
Historical mailing list - Holly and Chris Mills
Wed, 18 Apr 2001 20:33:03 -0500
> >When you re-install the window rubber moulding, apply a bead off black >silicone inside the moulding channel. >It will keep the H2O from...
Re: Power Window Trouble
Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
Mon, 17 Dec 2001 07:28:54 -0500
My apologies to those who couldn't view the link I provided for the power window cable ends. Seems like you had a 50...
Re: for sale: westy side windows and screens - fit all vanagons
Historical mailing list - Joachim Preiss
Thu, 29 May 2003 09:58:21 -0700
...westy sliding side windows and screens. fit all vanagons can > ship. may sell screens seperate if you need a screen > > chris > > Joachim Preiss ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1985...
Re: OK, wiring =?windows-1252?Q?guys=97heater_blower_test_?= =?windows-1252?Q?question=2E?=
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Mon, 12 Dec 2011 17:04:03 -0800
If you are putting it into an older van you need to check the side hose connections for the dash vents as these changed...
Re: window crank handle replacement trick?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 15 Sep 2006 22:06:46 EDT
...the DPO of my van used loctite on the window crank screws, and i had to use a propane torch to remove them.... destroyed...
Re: Removing old window tint film
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 4 Feb 2002 12:32:31 -0600
My son has owned and operated an automotive window tint shop for 17 years. On all the windows EXCEPT THE REAR WINDOW WITH THE...
Re: hey howdy
Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
Wed, 25 Jul 2007 17:29:19 -0500
...In my 'Second Life' , I'd love to own a centre pop-up 67 > safari 21 window Westy.. but not at the cost of...
Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
Mon, 4 Apr 2011 16:08:10 -0700
...wrote: > >> Gosh, I just push the button and the window goes up or the window goes >> down; >> am I doing it wrong? >> >> >> -- >> Casey >> > > -- Casey
Re: Door vents Now Rear Window Vents
Historical mailing list - Timothy J. Hannink
Fri, 29 Aug 1997 18:14:19 -0400
Is there an easy way to clean the foam filter in the rear window vents? David Katsuki wrote: > Prior to '88, these were the...
(More) Parts for Sale!
Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
Thu, 18 Nov 1999 04:38:35 MST
...Front table and arm Windshield/front windows curtain Rear hatch insect screen Sliding side windows and insect screens Weekender rear closet and side table...
Info about vw transporter Getaway camper
Historical mailing list - Mathieu Bertrand
Mon, 29 Aug 2005 11:49:23 +0000
...This camper is transporter based, no rear window but 2 middle window have been added ( same size as normal vanagon ) with the conversion...
Re: rear wipers
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Tue, 13 Feb 2007 18:15:39 -0500
...Now I can see straight out the back window. Mike '84 GL 7 pass without rear wiper '85 GL Westy without rear wiper Mike...
Re: vanagons on film - "Buddy"
Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
Fri, 3 Jul 2009 11:21:52 -0500
...Any Norwegians on the list? > > > > aaron > > > > '87 syncro westy ej22 > > > > <http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009> > > _________________________________________________________________ Windows...
Cal Look Vanagon (fwd)
Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
Mon, 17 Apr 1995 07:44:37 -0500 (CDT)
...I may pull it off the side windows next but then I might be inclined to do something (like paint) the chrome around the...