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• Re: Rear view mirror success almost.
  Historical mailing list - Pete Sicilia
  Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:21:49 -0700
  ...Livtee Anti Glare Car Rearview Mirror with Adjustable Suction Cup, HD Universal Car Interior Rear View Mirror with Panoramic Wide Angle Mounted on Windshield...
• Re: OOPS!!!! Anyone got a drivers side mirror?
  Historical mailing list - Juli Tallino
  Sun, 8 Oct 2000 16:38:04 -0700
  ...OOPS!!!! Anyone got a drivers side mirror? > > > > Hi, > > Thought I'd spend an hour or two working on my > Westy, > > the mirrors fold in...
• Mirrors fold in at high speed
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 11:53:03 -0700
  I tried every version of folding mirrors and all the "fixes" and they all eventually gave up. I got some power mirrors (without the...
• Re: Mirrors Floppy Fix
  Historical mailing list - Tom S
  Thu, 2 Nov 2006 13:58:43 -0600
  ...My drivers side mirror was super annoying, at freeway speeds > 45mph, just kidding, they would fold back. I had already tightened it > as much...
• Re: Migrating Mirrors - help!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 16:37:54 +0100
  Dan, very nice descriptions of your mirrors. I have this problem every three years, but with right tools it is fixed on a one...
• Re: Removing Power mirrors, outside only method
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Wed, 27 Jun 2007 00:10:57 -0700
  >thanks paul..but trying to feed the wires thru the mirror neck is >far more difficult than removing the doorpanel..... lol I guess it...
• Re: broken mirror
  Historical mailing list - Wes V
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 10:26:20 -0500
  ...WesV is broken--the mirror itself not the mechanism or the housing. Is it possible to get a mirror replacement or will I have...
• wanted: used driver power mirror
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Duggan
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 10:50:08 -0800
  Hello I am looking for a used driver side power mirror. Preferrably with the whole wiring harness in tact. I would consider a mirror...
• Re: Outside mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 19:14:49 -0700
  At 02:56 PM 4/27/98 -0700, you wrote: >How do you tighten the outside mirror? >I lubricated the rotating ball and it...
• Re: 84 westy mirror
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Tue, 10 Jul 2001 22:50:39 -0500
  Get cheap mirrors from wrecked Vanagons contact Matt at aukcycles@yahoo.com, he may still have the mirrors for sale. Stan Wilder 83 Westfalia...
• Re: Blind Spot Mirrors.....Where do you put yours?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:09:57 -0800
  On Wed, Nov 12, 2008 at 6:54 AM, Tony Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote: > I have always > placed blind spot mirrors on my...
• Convex Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Michael A. Radtke
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 10:40:59 -0700
  Hello, From my occasional European driving and my daily commute on my microvan, I have gotten to really like convex left side outside mirrors...
• 87 Drivers side mirror needed
  Historical mailing list - Ed Bass
  Wed, 19 Mar 2003 08:16:35 -0500
  After multiple impacts with icy shrubs and tree branches, the driver's side mirror finally broke off at the socket base. I am looking...
• interior rearview mirror bracket removal
  Historical mailing list - al sinclair
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:19:56 -0700
  Our rearview mirror turned to dust (well, the plastic did, the glass is just fine of course) so I'm thinking of replacing it...
• Fix Your Loose Outside Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Mon, 24 Apr 2000 10:03:58 -0600
  John, In a real feat of engineering horror, the stud coming out of the base of the mirror is threaded on one end, and...
• Re: Fix for floppy mirrors
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 7 Sep 2013 12:26:15 +0000
  Or if you can, find a set of power mirrors, you don't have to hook them up. Even though my old mirrors weren...
• Re: Mirror for skylight !/ Thank To BOB
  Historical mailing list - TSG
  Thu, 2 Dec 2004 10:50:36 -0800
  ...Mirror for skylight ! As I was backing out my drive way I gat to close to the old apple tree witch I busted off...
• Re: Power Mirror and Non Power Mirror Q??
  Historical mailing list - Greg
  Fri, 20 Feb 2009 09:52:50 -0500
  I just checked my power mirrors (battery is disconnected). When I manually move them there are little positive clicks and they stay in place...
• LT series truck mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Sun, 20 Sep 1998 23:51:47 -0400
  Does anyone know where I can get a set of "LT series truck mirrors"? These are mirrors shaped like cigarette cartons from European "working...
• Re: Wing mirror question
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 12:39:17 -0500
  Paul, As you know the manual adjustable mirrors suck - to put it mildly. Most people that I know who want to upgrade that have...
• Re: Fix for floppy mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Sat, 7 Sep 2013 13:00:52 -0400
  ...Fix for floppy mirrors Or if you can, find a set of power mirrors, you don't have to hook them up. Even though...
• Re: Power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 31 May 2003 21:09:29 -0400
  > Power mirrors just for the look??? > > For $200 these mirrors cost in Germany, everybody would try to get them > working... > > Raimund Actually, even without...
• Re: Blind spot mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Wed, 6 Feb 2002 03:38:35 -0800
  ...Blind spot mirrors > > Willaim-- > > I have the small rectangular convex mirror on the lower inside corner of both > passenger and driver's side mirrors...
• Re: Power mirror replacement
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Wed, 28 Jan 2015 18:52:17 -0400
  ...If you get the defrost leads disconnected from the back of the mirror carrier without breaking off the tabs, you've won half the...
• Re: Looking for Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Turner,Ronald L.
  17 Jan 97 16:37:55 EST
  >I'm gonna try some Mid-Winter improvements on MY THING. > >Anyone got a pair of mirrors (left & right) that are in "decent" >condition...
• Re: Outside mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Ron Salmon, The Bus Depot
  Mon, 27 Apr 1998 20:50:36 -0500
  >How do you tighten the outside mirror? If it's a non-power (pre-88) mirror, remove it from the door and you'll...
• Re: Whats with the Side Mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
  Sun, 3 Jul 2011 04:22:54 -0700
  At 02:33 PM 7/2/2011, pickle vanagon wrote: >the best solution is to replace them with the power mirrors. That's what...
• Re: Rearview mirror
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 19 Sep 2014 18:47:06 +0000
  ...I find it handy due to the ability to set the lower mirror to look way, way back and the upper mirror to view...
• Re: Fix for floppy mirrors
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sat, 7 Sep 2013 17:07:14 +0000
  ...Fix for floppy mirrors > Or if you can, find a set of power mirrors, you don't have to hook > them up. Even though...
• Interior rear view mirror repair question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 24 May 2022 12:26:49 -0400
  Hi folks, The brown interior mirror on my 84 is crumbling from sun. I have a spare that came with my 85 but it...
• ISO: Power mirror plastic cover
  Historical mailing list - James Ballen
  Fri, 18 Apr 2008 22:28:25 -0700
  I'm looking for one of those plastic cover pieces that cover the third screw of the power mirrors... anyone happen to have one...
• rear view mirror swap?
  Historical mailing list - apotek
  Sat, 17 Aug 1996 22:27:07 -0500
  ...I'm thinking about replacing the side-view mirrors on my '87 Westy and since I don't yet have a factory repair manual...
• Re: electric mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 29 May 1997 00:01:19 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I too would be interested in hearing of possible fixes. >> You can extend the range of motion of both mirrors by removing the mirror...
• Re: Mirror replacement alternative: tightening (was Re: Truck Mirrors Installation - Pics Needed - Advice)
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:30:34 -0700
  ...Rich 85 GL with "normal" mirrors San Diego --- On Wed, 4/28/10, Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: From: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL...
• Re: Seeing out the back window on a Westy w/ AC
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 19 Mar 2002 18:41:19 EST
  ...But the suction cup mirror gives you opportunity to decide if you like the idea without a permanently mounted mirror. Then like some others...
• Re: Rear view mirror success almost.
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Wed, 27 Mar 2024 15:29:41 -0400
  ...Rear view mirror success almost. Sometime being blind is a pain in the butt. I had some mirror bits and wanted to to try...
• Re: Proper side mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - shawn feller
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 19:40:04 -0400
  I tried to communicate with him about those mirrors. First he didn't know what mirrors I was referring to so I had ot...
• Re: Power mirrors switch substitutes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 3 May 2014 08:24:54 -0400
  ...Cunegonde is an 83.5 and of course had the usual flag mirrors. We're ready to install power mirrors but don't have...
• Re: Rear view mirror success almost.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:33:47 -0700
  Hi Eric, I guess your rear view mirror is NOT electrical. Am I right? dan On Thu, Mar 28, 2024 at 6:54 AM...
• Re: of mice and mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 11:23:20 -0600
  ---- David Beierl <dbeierl@ATTGLOBAL.NET> wrote: > At 07:15 PM 2/1/2013, sailingfc @dslextreme.com wrote: > >My experience with "DMS" (Droopy Mirror Syndrome...
• retrofitting power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Charles McGehee
  Mon, 10 Sep 2001 00:23:25 -0700
  Has anyone out there had any experience putting power mirrors found on the newer model Vanagons on older models (such as an '85; I...
• Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 6 May 2002 13:14:07 -0500
  ...Without a point of reference you will never know if your mirror moved out of adjustment until it's (BAM!) too late. Besides, my...
• Re: mirrors/85 vanagon gl
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 23 Mar 1998 16:30:39 -0500
  > >why? you can get new mirrors for like 15 bucks. > > Actually they're more like $50 each. Actually, they're $19.95 each through...
• Re: Power Mirror Fuse
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 1 May 2003 11:21:48 -0700
  Fuse S12 is for the mirrors. Bentley says 20 amp in some places, 15 amp in others. Mark Steve Mozurkewich wrote: > > Which fuse is...
• Re: Re; Permanent Door Mirror Repair
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 08:19:19 -0800
  At 06:03 AM 11/23/2004, you wrote: >Remove the mirror and tighten the bolt down. >Install the mirror. > >It will never move...
• Re: side mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 17:43:36 -0800
  I just spent an hour or so dismantling my mirror on my '85 westy. It is a very straight forward job. Remove the mirror...
• Re: Rearview mirror
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Wed, 17 Sep 2014 18:10:16 -0700
  ...http://www.airheadparts.com/vintage-vw-parts/vanagon-mirrors/mirror-interior-black-251857501-c-bk Jim Thompson 84 GL 1.9 "Gloria" 84 Westfalia...
• Re: How do I adjust vent window tension?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 10:44:30 EDT
  ...If it is the mirror, remove the mirror and tighten the ball joint nut. With old mirrors, I have had success with cleaning the...
• Re: My passenger mirror has fallen and it can't get up
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 21 Aug 2001 10:00:58 -0500
  ...Something I know a little about! Remove the two screws holding the mirror in place. Once the mirror is off, you will see a...
• Free stuff
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 18 Aug 2021 11:30:58 -0700
  hi all, I have these for free... - a pair of regular 1985 style (manual not power) rearview mirrors complete, in good condition. - some driver...
• Need a pair of working black power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Brian Butler
  Thu, 24 Apr 2003 12:32:04 -0700
  I am trying to find a pair of black power mirrors in good and working condition. I don't need the wiring harness, controls...
• Re: Proper side mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Tue, 6 Jun 2006 20:42:52 -0700
  ...Proper side mirrors? >> I'm pretty fed up with the side mirrors on Mellow Yellow. They either >> fold back under 60mph wind, or crack...
• Re: Upgrading the rearview mirror
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Sat, 22 Jun 2013 10:50:36 -0400
  Ken, Thanks for the tip on the mirror size and sunvisors. That's a great piece of advise. I just found that some of...
• Re: Buzzing in dash
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 22:36:24 -0700
  ...Then > moved my head around the dash until I got close to the > mirror. Tapped on the mirror and sounded very close > to the...
• Re: interior rearview mirror bracket removal
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:25:08 -0700
  ...interior rearview mirror bracket removal > Our rearview mirror turned to dust (well, the plastic did, the glass is > just > fine of course) so I...
• Re: '66 bus mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 19:58:53 -0400
  ...You mean the 65 Dodge Dart look-alike mirrors on my 67 probably _ARE_ 65 Dodge Dart mirrors & not some exotic version of the...
• Rear hatch droops, mirrors won't stay in place
  Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 15:27:09 -1000
  ...new mirrors from vendors run approx 20 bucks. Leif Paulsen '86 Syncro "Thor"
• Re: rear view mirrors - samba thread
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:12:00 EDT
  ...lots of ideas here, and if you follow thread to second page, there is a pic of the long stalk mirror that was installed...
• Re: Side mirrors blow in
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Tue, 21 May 2002 21:05:58 -0500
  I see Aaron told you about taking the side mirror off and tightening the nut. Just be careful not to over tighten, as some...
• Re: rear view mirrors - samba thread
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 08:05:15 -0700
  I guess you missed the bay window long stalk mirror, which was my main reason for posting link It, in your words, "looks factory...