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  • POT TOP HINGES BOLTS TO ROOF
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Sun, 18 Oct 2015 07:33:54 -0700
    ...they just lose and will fall down requiring to remove the headliner to access them ?? thanks ed Edward V Barger edvbarger@mac.com <mailto...
  • Re: Fix the nasty beginning
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 22 Aug 2021 09:36:12 -0700
    ...And made it wet. > Replaced both the fuzzied part and the headliner. What a nightmare to install a headliner! > > Since that day, there is...
  • Re: Part out or Sell now No Lowly Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:34:33 -0700
    ...Then I pull the headliner up over the lip and put edge trim over the lip, capturing the headliner. Then trim the excess headliner...
  • Rippin up Carpet and Cleaning headlights
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 16 Apr 2010 09:30:05 -0500
    ...Would also like recs on cleaning headliner since seats and carpet will be out. Lastly...headlights are in need of cleaning. Is there a...
  • Re: Interior panel painting
    Historical mailing list - Paul Schiemer
    Wed, 22 Sep 1999 10:49:58 -0500
    > Has anybody stripped off the contact paper panel/headliner coverings and > painted the panels? The panel over the driver area was terribly wrinkled and...
  • AC Idea
    Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
    Thu, 24 Oct 2002 21:17:52 EDT
    ...Take the front headliner vents from a junked GL and install them in a Westy. Rig up a removable tube that connects the front...
  • FS: 65 kombi ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 02 Jun 96 20:59:22 CDT
    ...New headliner, upholstery paint (Ultra maroon/beige-grey top) Original VW color scheme for that year. This bus is ready to show, or drive...
  • Restoring <foo> was: restoring scraped-up hub caps
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Thu, 29 Apr 1999 12:12:36 -0700
    ...window bits? Any way to spruce them up short of replacing them? Headliner cleaning/replacing? TIA John-Reed Maffeo '86 Syncro Glacie Mesa, AZ
  • Re: vanagon interior sidepanel plastic
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Thu, 29 Jul 2004 19:53:58 -0400
    ...before applying any new cloth or headliner the area must be spotless or it can and will fall. you could also check with local...
  • Can you make the bus quiet?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Sep 1995 12:24:04 -0700
    ...My headliner is good. All the side panels are intact. Are there any kits to soundproof the engine compartment? What has worked for you...
  • simple privacy curtain
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:14:01 -0800
    ...I replaced three of the screws at the back of the headliner with snaps and used the two behind the doors already installed for...
  • Curtain track screws
    Historical mailing list - rob campbell
    Thu, 9 Jun 2005 19:26:45 -0700
    Hello volks- An uncouth passenger yanked my curtains and pulled the track down off the headliner. I was only able to find a couple...
  • '81 Vanagon FS (Phoenix)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 May 1996 09:04:27 -0700
    ...Great tires, new battery complete clean interior including all seats and perfect headliner. Open clean Arizona title. The vehicle was initially offered in February...
  • Re: campers and colors
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 10 May 1996 03:22:56 -0400
    ...It did have the wood headliner and pop-top. Interesting indeed... - - - - - the pop out window says euro market - in N america they put in...
  • Re: sunroof
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 19 Sep 2000 08:16:55 -0700
    ...for your installation since you don't have the wood panel headliner. -- Stuart MacMillan Seattle '84 Vanagon Westfalia w/2.1 '65 MGB (Driven...
  • diesel van in CO junkyard
    Historical mailing list - Simon
    Wed, 11 Sep 2002 09:29:27 -0600
    ...The headliner was nice, and the door panels and armrests are PERFECT. Dark brown.
  • Vinyl repair.
    Historical mailing list - Gary Kovach
    Thu, 22 Oct 1998 16:36:21 -0400
    ...I also patched a small hole in the headliner. Can't tell it was there. I recommend this kit. Practice on a few scrap...
  • [vanagon] Westy DIY conversion
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Jun 1996 11:08:15 -0300 (ADT)
    ...Done 7 months ago, probably why I didn't go topless on the road! I sliced the headliner about 4" rear of the front...
  • Re: Vanagon Subwoofer
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Apr 94 12:33:38 EDT
    >What about mounting a subwoofer smallish tube on the roof of a >Westfalia? That is inside, of course, bolted up against the >headliner, >hear...
  • What IS The Original Factory Interior Color Of My 1973 Bus?
    Historical mailing list - Eric L. Borgen
    Thu, 25 Apr 96 15:38:00 PDT
    ...The Headliner Is White With Tiny Dots. (Sort of Looks Like Vent Holes On A Leather Glove.) The Exterior Paint Used To Be A...
  • Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed- under front seat
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:35:49 EDT
    ...a piece of extra front door inner weatherstripping (the stuff that goes up the B pillar and holds your headliner to the B pillar)
  • Re: interior panels
    Historical mailing list - pdooley
    Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:34:37 -0400
    ...What is the most economical / available / better than cardboard or wood paneling material to use for interior panels and headliners? Don Thomas 82 Westy...
  • Re: shift repair pic and dome light q
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 2 Nov 2009 22:19:12 EST
    ...suggestions either way? there is already a hole there under the headliner for a domelight above the pass door...it just has a plastic...
  • dome light parts
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Wed, 12 Dec 2001 13:06:41 -0800
    Does anyone on the list have any headliners around that are trashed and would you be willing to drill out the metal piece above...
  • Interior door/side/headliner panels redux
    Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
    Wed, 6 Mar 2002 14:01:17 -0500
    I have read several posts in the past about redoing the interior panels in a vanagon and as I recall most speak to attempts...
  • Re: dash mounted rear view mirror?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Tue, 15 Jul 2003 10:19:50 -0400
    ...BTW, how does the stock mirror's mount work? Does it just thread into the roof? Is the nut captive or does the headliner...
  • FS: '91 Vanagon GL: AC system
    Historical mailing list - G. Chapman
    Tue, 13 Jan 2009 13:00:33 -0500
    ...condensor radiator, all connecting piping; electrical wiring (as much as can be readily removed); AC pump (in engine compartment) evaporator/blower (interior), headliner ducts...
  • Re: Adding a front passenger dome light
    Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
    Wed, 7 Nov 2012 09:41:41 -0700
    ...Ran wires behind the pressboard headliner and wired it to be hot even with the key off. Map light, cooking light, dash light, all...
  • the drawn out pop top conversion update
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:43:52 -0700
    ...and the canvas securing track on the roof, and cut the headliner a bit to pull the insulation. I think I'll be cutting...
  • Re: Information on Klimaus or Kilma Headliner Air Conditioners.
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 7 Feb 2004 04:59:49 EST
    Ray, I'm not sure what you mean by "fitted across the roof". I assume you mean INSIDE the van. Perhaps you are referring...
  • Re: Who has that yellow interior covering for an early 80s Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:13:06 -0700
    ...http://www.gowesty.com/product/headliner/24053/headliner-material-textured-v inyl-?v= It's pretty close, and they will send you a sample...
  • Re: The Bus Stop
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 09 May 1995 21:09:13 EDT
    ...it was in regards to a ragtop for my '65 deluxe. Headliner was a little short on material to complete the job but had...
  • Re: headliner question
    Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
    Fri, 28 Oct 94 8:09:01 PDT
    So martha rubin says: > > Am considering using something like a suede cloth, a vellux > blanket-type material, or perhaps even polyester fleece for > insulation...
  • Re: Leak in 2002 Eurovan Camper Top
    Historical mailing list - Hans Brouwer
    Sun, 25 May 2003 09:05:41 -0400
    ...I expect that the insulation is wet between the headliner and the roof. Time to take the headliner out and let it dry. Better...
  • Re: vanagon passenger front a/c in a westy?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 Mar 2003 21:00:15 EST
    ...a/c unit from a '80-'85 westy up to the headliner in a westy and it totally covers up the poptop latch.. did...
  • Re: Interior door/side/headliner panels redux
    Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
    Wed, 6 Mar 2002 18:31:11 EST
    ...Interior door/side/headliner panels redux > > I have read several posts in the past about redoing the interior panels in > a > vanagon and as...
  • Re: Headliner Finish Caps
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Thu, 27 Aug 2015 16:58:16 -0400
    Hi Mike, If yo are talking about the little caps that go on the screw heads I got a good price on brown ones...
  • Re: Top replacement
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Tue, 6 Jan 2009 15:08:15 -0500
    ...that > preserves the entire Westy top, hole, side rail storage, AC cabinet and > all? > > In addition how does one deal with the headliner? > > Mike >
  • Re: Overhead console?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 7 Feb 2009 22:27:16 EST
    ...know of a good overhead console that will attach to the > headliner board of an 83 westy? > > Lights would be nice, but mainly looking...
  • Re: 88 westy roof rust
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 16 Jul 1996 13:18:11 PDT
    ...How do I remove that cover to get at the rust and will I have to > remove the headliner inside? And further what to...
  • 85' Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 6 Feb 2003 18:00:28 -0500
    ...I want to get it painted and replace the carpet, interior panels, headliner, etc. I have seen several websites with carpet sets, panel sets...
  • Leaking luggage rack
    Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
    Wed, 29 May 2013 09:24:32 -0400
    ...to drip from the front edge and the side of the headliner. Is there a way for the water to find its way in...
  • Re: Child Car Seat Restraining Strap in 86 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 19 Nov 2002 11:29:53 EST
    ...the stock mouning points are below the headliner covering. ive installed one in a westy before, on the pass side. worked great. chris
  • FS: 84 Sunroof van bad heads
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 5 Apr 2011 16:08:00 -0700
    ...Complete as-is $1250 minus trans $950 w/ working engine $1950 Headliner is torn in many places. Front seats from 1990 model. Has a...
  • 1963 bus stuff
    Historical mailing list - Eric Oster
    Tue, 23 Aug 1994 18:59:26 -0700 (PDT)
    ...the headliner question. There is a rather nice (well, it was probably still nice in 1973, when the bus was parked.) `mouse fuzz' headliner...
  • Re: Anyone parting out a Westy? Year and Location please!
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Sat, 13 Jun 2009 11:10:39 -0400
    ...light and the metal bracket which gets pop-riveted to the headliner. > >Email me off list if you've got these for a reasonable...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    30 Jun 1995 00:52:32 GMT
    ...wwstfalia camper interior (wood oaneling and headliner). it is a sweet van that has taken me on numerous long road trips. it has been...
  • Re: Cutting hole in Vanagon roof
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 10:39:36 -0500
    ...The headliner also came from the donor westy. The end result is a bus that would take a sharp eye to detect the mods...
  • Re: Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
    Historical mailing list - Woodrose Dawn
    Wed, 26 Jan 2005 06:14:35 -0800
    ...most > headliners and High temp aplications you will want > to you use a trim/ headliner adhesive that is > usually Yellow in color and can...
  • Interior Light in a westy
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 Apr 1999 10:20:56 -0400
    ...Looks pretty easy, connect through the headliner behind the rail that is above the sink stove and into the light. Has anyone ever done...
  • Denver junkyard Syncro alert!
    Historical mailing list - Simon
    Fri, 26 Jul 2002 12:49:05 -0600
    ...Interior panels are nice, as is the headliner. Really, there's no obvious reason why that van's in there.
  • Late westy interior images needed + question
    Historical mailing list - John Runberg
    Sun, 27 Jan 2008 16:39:10 -0800
    ...1) does anyone have pics? I need to remember if the rails overlap the headliner board in front, or if the board is cut...
  • Re: Fuba on Vanagon. 10 inches fwd of lip
    Historical mailing list - Carl Hansen
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 01:04:21 -0600
    ...It needs to be there to clear the AC components, and to be far enough forward for connector parts to clear the headliner. I...
  • Re: Storm Chaser Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
    Mon, 1 Jun 2015 11:16:19 -0400
    ...that thing is hilarious....go go gadget mobile..all those > keyboards stuck to the headliner and other buttons and fuses and wth is > that...
  • Re: Westy headliner panel needed.
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Mar 2003 13:40:32 EST
    In a message dated 3/11/03 1:37:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, earthboy@ROGERS.COM writes: > Hey folks. I'm in need...
  • Re: the drawn out pop top conversion update
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:33:50 -0700
    ...Cutting the headliner did give me that "ruining a perfectly good van" feeling. God knows how much worse it will feel cutting the metal...
  • Re: Headliner Finish Caps
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Thu, 27 Aug 2015 15:38:08 -0600
    I see they now have a product just like the Westy--a special screw and cap that snaps on it. http://www.pro-dec...
  • Parts wanted
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
    Sun, 18 Jul 2010 15:08:15 -0600
    ...The small plastic piece that the visor clips to at the headliner. 3. Right rear curtain. The one behind the cabinet. Any takers , contact...
  • FS: 85 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jon Christensen
    Thu, 23 Jul 1998 21:12:51 -0500
    ...re-done headliner and side panels No dents or rust that I can see. Paint nds rubbing out. Very recently rebuilt automatic trans., new...
  • Re: headliner material for westy
    Historical mailing list - Scott Wetzel
    Mon, 9 Feb 2004 10:03:49 -0800
    I considered wallpaper and contact paper, but I ended up going an easier and cheaper way. I pulled the vinyl out, went to a...