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• Re: westy speaker
  Historical mailing list - Dave Nielsen
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 12:02:14 +0200
  The door panel just pops off. Just get under the corner with your fingers and pull straight out. There are kinda like little plastic...
• Re: Solar panel wrap-up
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 11:00:33 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Solar panel wrap-up > > The readings will not be meaningful when you connect an ohmmeter to a > component...
• Solar Panels in Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - PSavage
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 19:39:44 -0700
  ...I can plug the unit into my van's aux battery or use it plugged into the solar panel. RadioShack sells a good one...
• Cautions, was: Re: Solar panels are GONE!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ben McCafferty
  Thu, 2 Jan 2003 16:05:37 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Solar panels are GONE!!! > > Make of this what you will, but when I was working at Boston Volkswagen...
• Re: Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - David Baker
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 20:27:40 -0600
  ...Original Message ----- From: "J McCavitt" <mccavittj@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, November 18, 2002 5:23 PM Subject: Solar Panels
• Re: auxiliary battery power to cab?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 9 May 2011 07:23:06 -0700
  ...They fitted a new version of the fuse/relay panel in the last years of Vanagon production. It is plug compatible with the older...
• fiberglass sheets to replace the kitchen wooden panel.
  Historical mailing list - Christophe Guilbert
  Sun, 30 Jul 2017 21:03:36 -0700
  ...I was thinking to change the veneer of the big wooden panel , the biggest one which lay on the driver side and goes from...
• rear hatch panel replacement RE-USABLE clips found
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:43:04 EST
  folks, i found a suitable quality replacement for the one-time use vanagon rear hatch panel fastner clips.. you know the ones that get...
• Re: body panel sections availability
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 01:34:04 -0500
  ...ive seen some bad > panel replacement jobs that actually made the van rust out more, where they > were welded in.. > chris I know you...
• source for front nose panel
  Historical mailing list - Chris Lisica
  Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:15:43 -0700
  Hello, Looking for a new front nose panel. Anyone have a source? Thanks. -- Chris 88 Vanagon GL (daily driver) 87 Westfalia (in progress) http...
• Body panel to change, left front corner, anyone knows?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Fri, 24 Jun 2005 09:53:37 -0700
  I wonder if any of you know how to change the corner front panel on the Vanagon. I would appreciate some advice. Zoltan
• Re: Replacing lower vanagon sliding door skin
  Historical mailing list - Rick Cooper
  Sun, 4 Mar 2018 09:11:34 -0800
  ...B Feddish; vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Replacing lower vanagon sliding door skin > > Our Quebecois friend Ben has several panel replacement projects documented...
• removing rear hatch panels was Re: Need advice for stripping parts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 01:03:51 EDT
  ...on passenger vans and the wolfsburg and carat with the hatch panels with the exposed head clips -forget it. just snip the heads off...
• Re: MIG welding.
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 2 Oct 2007 21:57:17 -0400
  ...Somebody mentioned using 3M body panel adhesive instead of welding. That seems easier and definitely no heat problems. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• source for interior side panels (doh 87!)
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 15:22:33 -0400
  Should have said 87!!! not 97 JFF >Hi, I'm looking to replace a few ripped side panels in my 97 Vanagon. >I'm...
• Re: interior panels
  Historical mailing list - Michael Jarvis
  Wed, 29 Oct 1997 10:53:06 -0800
  ...to remove the interior fiberboard panels in the back of the Vanagon? I'm trying to remove the panel on the back hatch. Do...
• Re: Instrument panel is disintegrating!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 09:54:57 -0600
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Friday, December 08, 2000 8:05 AM Subject: Instrument panel is disintegrating! Help! The instrument panel in our '88...
• Re: Interior door/side/headliner panels redux
  Historical mailing list - Walter Evens
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 08:44:57 -0800
  ...COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 4:13 AM Subject: Re: Interior door/side/headliner panels redux > Thanks folks...
• Has anyone used the Bus Depot or Cip1 body sheet metal patch panels especially on a Doka?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 13 May 2006 17:47:33 -0700
  ...I thought about cutting the pieces from my parts van but that seems twice the work if new panels are available. I see Bus...
• Re: Solar Panel Mount -Flexible Panels?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 2 May 2010 06:57:40 EDT
  ...low light levels, dirty panel, cloudy day, etc. AND, all this solar panel stuff is fine and dandy but you also need to think...
• Re: Black door panel anyone?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:41:02 -0400
  ...Black door panel anyone? > > > I am looking for one black door panel for th driver's side for a Vanagon > with cranking window. > So...
• Dark Grey interior panels needed
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Tue, 2 Dec 2003 14:09:14 -0500
  ...This is a NO rust California Van that I would like to keep more or less original Sliding door panel is the one in...
• Re: Solar Panels and a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 13 May 2010 18:56:11 -0600
  ...http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?S2=vanagon&L=vanagon&q=&s=solar+panels&f=&a=january+2008&b=28+Mar+10...
• Re: Newer instrument cluster in '84 van
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 18 May 2014 16:46:35 -0400
  ...van_cluster_install.pdf It may be easier with the panel out, but that's not hard to do (I leave the panel switches...
• Luggage PV Panel?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Thu, 16 Jun 2016 10:44:47 -0700
  ...the panel would mitigate. Any ideas or experience have you on this issue? Please/thanks! -- Neil2 '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky) '86 Vanagon (SaVannah) '08...
• Panel Clips or Plugs
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Miller
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 09:23:44 -0600
  ...Too deep for the go westy plugs and the panel I'm using. Ryan '82 Camper Van 'Beethoven'
• Re: Solar power
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Fri, 18 Mar 2005 13:06:18 -0500
  ...I, too, have considered adding solar panels to my Vanagon, but I think to get panels that would allow me to be self-sufficient...
• Re: side skirting removal
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:03:32 -0700
  ...When all nuts are loose the panels pull off from the bottom. Once the panels are off you can remove the panel mounts. The...
• Re: panel snaps - was storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:10:06 -0700
  ...FWIW I bought a panel for my '87s sliding door from a junk yard, the old clips that it came with are still working...
• Water tank level sensor problems
  Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
  Thu, 24 Jun 1999 17:05:33 EDT
  ...It's not working - the panel light for "full" is always lit. It worked fine when I got the van, but stopped working after...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
  Historical mailing list - David Jensen
  Sat, 16 Jun 2007 21:45:40 -0700
  ...I wanted the freedom to locate my panels pretty > far from the van, in case the good sunlight isn't conveniently close. I > use...
• Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights...
  Historical mailing list - G Challis
  Tue, 27 Nov 2001 22:27:31 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Heater/vent control panel/cigarette lighter illuminating lights... It is actually fairly easy to remove the cigarette lighter...
• Re: New Body Panels
  Historical mailing list - Dan Brideau
  Fri, 15 Apr 2005 17:58:47 -0400
  ...New Body Panels >I remember seeing a site that had new panels for Vanagons, just recently. >Do > any of you out there have a...
• Removing interior panels 91 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Shannon Mitchell
  Sun, 30 Mar 2003 01:35:21 -0500
  ...an easy question, but how are the interior panels attached? Is there an easy way to remove them? Thanks in advance Shannon 91 Vanagon
• instructions for making Vanagon curtains--long
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 08:28:31 -0700
  Here are instructions for making curtains for a Vanagon. This text and the photos mentioned are at http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/VWcurtains ------------------------------------------------------------------ Vanagon...
• Re: Solar Panels
  Historical mailing list - Tom Cullen
  Mon, 18 Nov 2002 22:19:06 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Solar Panels On a related note, what wattage panels are people using? I'm considering buying a 60...
• Re: Tachometer in a weekender?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 24 Jun 2015 12:21:23 -0400
  ...If you swap the panel you have to change the pinout in the panel connector (the van side, not the panel sid), which means...
• Solar Panel Controller Failure Cause? PICS (was: 'solar controller warning')
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:02:59 -0700
  ...used the panel after that. Thankfully, i didn't *see* any corrosion in the wires themselves. Neil. -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http...
• Re: Needed! 84-85 sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:38:51 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Needed! 84-85 sliding door panel Hey, i have begun my "Red Tornado" restoration project. I'm in need...
• Re: Peel and Seal
  Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 18:36:42 -0700
  ...at certain frequencies in those panels than adding mass to the panels, not the metal body of the van, will help. Cheers, Peter On...
• Re: westy speaker
  Historical mailing list - Puzerewski
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 06:26:17 -0400
  ...the panel to the door, (and occaisionally tearing the panel) this solved my probs. Adam Puzerewski 81 westy 74 beetle 86 cabrio Vanagon Partsmobiles...
• Re: '81 Westy FS
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 23:15:29 -0400
  ...the van however is a great solid running camper. I'm sure his sale is with a heavy heart. The door panels if the...
• Re: body panel sections availability
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Mar 2003 01:00:37 EST
  ...ive seen some bad panel replacement jobs that actually made the van rust out more, where they were welded in.. chris
• Re: Westfalia instrument panel.
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 5 Jan 2009 16:31:34 -0500
  ...I guess that leaves me wondering what the standalone green LED in the middle of the panel is for then..... Any thoughts on that...
• need help: Wolfsburg panel w/ table into GL van
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 18:18:04 EDT
  ...I am now trying to install this piece into my regular plain vanilla van but have run into clearance problems. The side panels stick...
• Re: REVIEW: Renogy 100w Solar Panel Suitcase
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:42:22 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 12:07 PM > Subject: REVIEW: Renogy 100w Solar Panel Suitcase > > Want a solar panel option...
• Re: Window and Middle Track Rust repair.
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 7 Feb 2021 23:04:54 +0100
  ...com/panels/volkswagen/1980-1990-volkswagen-vanagon-t3/ > https://www.busdepot.com/body-exterior/body-repair-panels/rocker-panel-or-side-panel > https://www2...
• Re: Solar controller question..semi off topic.
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 01:21:18 -0400
  ...newer panel home with us and I would like to get a proper controller so I can use it to charge the vanagon or...
• Re: Lead Acid Battery Bank and Solar Charging
  Historical mailing list - Alex MeVay
  Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:36:33 -0400
  ...With the explosion of grid-tie solar, it's harder to find 12V panels (which use 36 cells), but larger, higher-voltage panels have...
• Re: Block Heaters and other stuff
  Historical mailing list - Karl Bloss
  Fri, 27 Jun 1997 10:33:17 +0000
  ...I have not tested to that extent. -Karl > Also, I saw a solar panel attached to the top of a vanagon the > other day...
• Re: Anybody interested in having Burning Van in SF first week of Feb?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 20 Jan 2006 11:01:39 -0800
  ...I'll > be able to show off my door panel project that's been ongoing for the last > few weeks! (I did the whole...
• Re: vanagon body panels
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Fri, 14 Nov 2014 07:22:32 -0800
  hi Dan, what what panel do you need?I will let you know if I find something. dan On Fri, Nov 14, 2014 at...
• Re: Fiberglass body parts, anyone? (I don't THINK so!)
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 Jul 1997 13:28:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...if your Vanagon is so badly rusted that you have to have large fiberglass (or metal, for that point) replacement panels grafted on..... Then...
• Re: Upgrading second battery system
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 27 Apr 2020 12:20:55 -0700
  Please take pictures! -MB On Sat, Apr 25, 2020 at 3:54 PM David Boan <dboan@outlook.com> wrote: > Hi there Vanagon Types, > > I...
• Rear Carat table installed in Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  Fri, 8 May 1998 08:51:59 -0000
  ...to use the plastic interior mounting panel that comes with it in place of the fiberboard interior panel. DON'T DO IT, unless you...
• Re: Beige door panel for 1986 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 27 Oct 2004 12:47:13 -0500
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: WTB: Beige door panel for 1986 Westy Friends, My door panel finally gave up the ghost, and now it...
• Re: cheap source for 12V SAE connectors for solar panels?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 9 Dec 2012 13:24:21 -0800
  ...got a 20W panel and would like to be able to connect it to > the aux battery in my vanagon or to a variety...
• Upholstery & Door Panels Now Avail!
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 19:36:29 -0400
  I am happy to announce that Vanagon seat upholstery and door panels are finally available! This is great news because until now, no aftermarket...
• Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Sam Conant
  Wed, 20 Jun 2007 10:13:30 -0400
  ...Solar panels for your Vanagon > In a message dated 19/06/2007 7:17:24 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
• Temp/vent control lever panel...
  Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 16:09:12 EST
  I need a help on how to access to the night illuminating light bulb(s) in the temperature/vent lever control panel (the one...