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• 1984 Westfalia Sliding Door?
  Historical mailing list - Peter Wilson
  Sun, 15 Oct 2000 10:07:32 -0700
  Hello, I'm looking for a sliding door for a 84 Camper (preferably brown). Cheers! Peter Wilson 346 North School Street Grass Valley, CA...
• ISO Sliding Window Latch
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Fry
  Fri, 4 May 2001 15:22:46 -0400
  ...I am looking for a latch for an 85 Westfalia sliding glass window. Took mine apart and over time lost some of the parts...
• SLIDING DOOR LOWER GASKET CHANNEL REPLACEMENT ?
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Tue, 29 Jun 2004 12:48:41 -0400
  HAS ANYBODY FOUND A PART # OR SIMPLE WAY TO REPLACE THE LOWER CHANNEL THAT HOLDS THE RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON THE SLIDING DOOR. MY...
• Sliding door connector?
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 26 Jun 2008 21:48:32 -0700
  My sliding door won't lock. I noticed the connectors on the pillar don't have the spring in them anymore, that probably results...
• Re: sliding door escutcheon for 80 to 84
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 14 Feb 2010 20:16:02 -0800
  ...http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/02/14/sliding-door-escutcheon/ It really makes a difference in how the handle feels in use. Now I...
• Re: "good price" for black sliding windows?
  Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
  Mon, 8 Jan 2001 07:24:00 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: "good price" for black sliding windows? Hi All, A list member has offered to sell me a pair of...
• Re: WTB sliding and pass door
  Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 13:40:01 -0400
  ...WOuld any know if a 1986 sliding door fit on a 1980 vanagon? Locks look different in the rear to me. ??? Eric Robert Keezer...
• Sliding Window Lock fix
  Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 17:09:13 -0800
  Does anyone have any ideas about fixing this problem with the Sliding Window on the Sliding door? The metal channel that the lock engages...
• Re: WTB sliding door panel 85
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:16:52 -0700
  ...no sliding window, and dented some where some unsavory individual crudly removed the rear latch from it. it's light silver/gray in color...
• Re: sliding door screen
  Historical mailing list - BA
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:26:27 -0700
  Hi, Here are some "instructions" with pictures for installing a Westy sliding door screen in a Westy. I don't have any non-Westy...
• Re: Sliding window refurbish
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:48:45 -0400
  ...Sliding window refurbish > Pascal Giasson has performed this sliding window refurb but he's > traveling right now. He's supposed to stop by my...
• Re: Sliding Side Window Lock Repair
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
  Wed, 1 Jul 1998 18:41:31 -0700
  ...I am in the process of switching my fixed windows for sliding in my 91. The window behind the driver (right hand side of...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - jforero
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 18:18:06 -0500
  I had a problem with the lock on my sliding door where the lock would spring open after closing the door or while the...
• Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Mon, 16 Apr 2007 16:50:57 -0700
  ...about the sliding door.. > there is at least like 4 inches of dead space between the sliding > doorpanel, and the outside sliding door sheetmetal...
• Re: Fwd: Sliding door... please help...
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 28 Nov 2018 17:47:13 -0800
  The sliding doors are different 80-84 vs 85-91 but the same size. The latches differ, as the 85-91 has only 1...
• Re: sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list - David Klein
  Sat, 10 Oct 2009 17:01:05 -0600
  ...sliding door lock > > >> Hi, >> My sliding door locks by itself every-time you close the door. It has >> progressively gotten worse for the pass...
• Re: Interior Color - is Gazelle the same as Tan?
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Polson
  Mon, 27 May 2002 02:02:51 +0100
  Hi Chris, I can't answer your question about trim colors, but I should warn you that the 1987 sliding door will probably not...
• Part needed: Sliding door roller bearing
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:33:01 -0400
  ...This is for an '85 with the newer style sliding door (So anything '85+) I would love to find a used one as I...
• Sliding window locks (2nd request)
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Mon, 11 Jul 2005 09:27:16 -0400
  I have an '84 with apparently the original sliding windows. I have never been able to get sliding windows to lock. This past weekend...
• Re: stuck sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 10 Feb 2015 00:23:32 -0800
  I finally get the sliding door handle out after much swearing, punching, heating, hammering... aahh yes thanks to someone suggesting it was loctited... RIGHT...
• WTB: sliding windows from Westy
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Sat, 18 Jan 2014 23:22:07 -0800
  ...Need those from a Westy which has the smaller sliding glass. Regular sliders are 50/50. Pick up at bURNINGvAn tomorrow preferred. BenT sent...
• Re: Help - 84 Westy inside
  Historical mailing list - Harvey Chao
  17 Nov 1995 14:37:21 -0800
  RE>>Help - 84 Westy inside sliding door... 11/17/95 >I lost the screw which holds the interior handle for the sliding > >door on...
• broken sliding door handle on 81 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Galoob
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 19:35:45 EST
  The sliding door handle on my 81 westfalia has broken completely off. Is there an option for replacing it with one that my original...
• sliding door cable- where to buy?
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Haagensen
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:33:11 -0800
  I am in desperate need of a vanagon sliding door release cable. The part # bus depot gave me is 251843721B and they did not...
• Re: Sliding Door Not Locking Open
  Historical mailing list - Barb and Scott Stothers
  Thu, 3 Jan 2002 19:40:03 -0600
  With my '91, the sliding door would also not stay open. The catch on the exterior of the body that latches onto the interior...
• Re: Sliding door mosquito screen help
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:58:55 -0400
  ...The velcro just glues on to the frame around your sliding door (They say you should install it with the door closed.) I had...
• Vanagon sliding door handles
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 21 Feb 2014 15:54:48 -0800
  ...I have a question about Vanagon sliding doors handles.� Are door changes the same years, US and Europe? Did the Vanagons marketed in Europe...
• Re: '84 sliding door handle question
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 11:41:25 EST
  In a message dated 12/15/04 5:24:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, collum@VERIZON.NET writes: > The early sliding door handle is...
• Re: guide piece for sliding window
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 09:18:35 EST
  ...to replace the little plastic guide piece that is on the sliding side > windows on the Vanagon. It's about 2 inches long I...
• Re: Sliding door latch mechanism needed.
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 19 Jul 2004 12:10:47 -0500
  If an 83 version will work I have the whole sliding door lock assembly for $25.00 + Postage on 3 pounds from 75220. Stan...
• '84 sliding door handle question
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 05:12:34 -0500
  The early sliding door handle is notorious for breaking. The one on my '84 hasn't broken since I've had it but it...
• Re: Vanagon "Middle" sliding window corection:
  Historical mailing list - Open Wheel Racing
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 14:00:47 -0500
  Hi List, I have a correction to make! The window I have for sale is the "MIDDLE" sliding glass window! It is a stock...
• Windows are not the same long
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 10:32:38 -0700
  ...Just found out that the sliding door window is not the same long as the driver side sliding middle window. There is at least...
• Sliding rear windows
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 12:22:26 +1200
  ...For you others, I have taken the time to write down the p/ns on the parts. ********************************************************** Funny, my 84 Caravelle has sliding windows...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:10:20 +0000
  ...Westy sliding windows. > > I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits for the sliding windows on westys? > Any truth to that? Thanks, I'm...
• RnR Sliding Door Panel
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Perry
  Fri, 6 Oct 2017 21:21:58 +0000
  Hey everybody hoping you can help me out on re-doing my sliding door panel that broke. I have some eighth inch birch plywood...
• Re: sliding door lock spring.
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 3 Apr 2010 12:17:47 -0700
  ah....like 'which spring' ? there are numerous springs used in the sliding door mechanism of vanagons. and it would also matter which of the...
• Re: Urgently need STRIKER PIN for rear lock on sliding door -- '91 Vanagon - FIXED
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 11 Mar 2023 07:34:44 -0500
  ...Urgently need STRIKER PIN for rear lock on sliding door -- '91 Vanagon > Date: 02/22/2023 12:14:09 PM > > The striker pin on...
• FS: bronze sliding door, fits 85 up..same color as 85-86 westy
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 7 Apr 2005 05:23:15 EDT
  i have a bronze sliding door...excellent condition, all orig paint..no dents, nice paint. fits all 85 up vanagons and campers. its the...
• Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 13:24:30 EDT
  ...The list > won't see it. > > The screw is directly inboard of where you insert the key to unlock the > sliding door. > > Mike > > > > you...
• Re: '84 sliding door handle question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 11:09:09 -0800
  ...thats a 80-84 only sliding handle.. and they are NLA new. so stock up > on spares.. > chris > IIRC Bus Depot still has them...
• Sliding door rear/center hinge stop?
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
  Mon, 25 May 2009 20:06:29 -0700
  The sliding door on my 90 westy is making a tapping noise when, while closing, the rear hinge assembly stops sliding along the track...
• Re: Need Help re Sliding Window
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Jan 1999 22:36:56 EST
  The sliding window in a Westie has the catch in the center of the window while the sliding window in a non-camper usually...
• Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
  Historical mailing list - Chris Renz
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 15:55:51 -0800
  ...The > passenger side opens at the rear sliding forward and the drivers side > opens at the front sliding rearward (nice because it clears the...
• Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 09:35:12 -0700 (PDT)
  My '86 is a GREAT machine, but when the sliding door is opened at 2AM, everyone in camp knows what YOU are doing. What...
• what's the difference in sliding door handles?
  Historical mailing list - Pollard, Matthew
  Tue, 6 Apr 1999 20:46:01 -0700
  What is the difference in sliding door handles? There are two types, one that requires a large pivot to open and one with a...
• Need sliding door ( east cost)
  Historical mailing list - brian Honan
  Mon, 2 Jun 2003 23:09:15 +0000
  the sliding door got banged up , looking for any one parting out a white van or any color I am in SW Pa . Brian...
• Re: Sliding door pops open while driving
  Historical mailing list - phil cain
  Wed, 3 Dec 2003 12:48:10 -0800
  The sliding door on my �87 Vanagon keeps opening > while I�m driving....................................................................................................... Sounds like your rear latch adjustment needs to be moved out...
• FS: vanagon doorpanels (front, sliding, side, hatch etc..grey/blue/tan)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Feb 2005 16:51:10 EST
  ...front doorpanels, sliding doorpanels, rear hatch panels, interior side panels..etc.. grey/blue/tan/black..etc. specify year, color, power or non power.. ships...
• Sliding door contacter switch
  Historical mailing list - pronks
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 06:24:54 +1200
  Hi, I am retrofitting central locking to my '89 and need a photo with some dimensions of the position of the sliding door contactor...
• Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
  Wed, 17 Sep 2008 13:00:02 -0700
  ...Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't dear matthew scott suggested good lubricants in his post.
• Re: Sticky Sliding Door Rubber Seal
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 21:41:26 -0700
  ...Sticky Sliding Door Rubber Seal > I'm asking a question for a neighbor with a beautiful 87 Westy. If he > leaves it out for...
• Fluid Film lubricant for sliding door bearings ..wow
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Wed, 8 Mar 2006 11:27:00 -0800
  So The sliding door was being a little stiff so head on down to local flaps to see what they have on the shelf...
• Re: Screens for sliding windows?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 19:28:19 -0400
  Ellen wrote: > has anyone come up with a good idea about a large screen "door" to hang when the sliding door is opened, and...
• Re: vanagon sliding door FS
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Sun, 3 Sep 2000 19:10:28 -0400
  ...JordanVw@AOL.COM at JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > i have a sliding door, fits '85-'91 vans..also other body parts and glass > chris...
• Re: broken sliding door handle on 81 westy
  Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
  Thu, 1 Nov 2001 20:43:05 -0800
  ...broken sliding door handle on 81 westy The sliding door handle on my 81 westfalia has broken completely off. Is there an option for...
• Sliding door threshold piece
  Historical mailing list - Nick Feickert
  Thu, 18 Dec 2014 09:30:35 -0500
  ...the off white, hard rubber threshold on the step edge inside the sliding door entrance. Does anyone know if there are new ones available?
• $ left sliding window '85 - needed
  Historical mailing list - FCF
  Thu, 4 Dec 1997 09:09:26 -0500
  Anyone has the left sliding window. How much do you want for it? I'm debating wether to fix or part my van and...
• Sliding door screens comparison?
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Hammerstrom
  Sat, 25 Mar 2000 11:29:06 -0800
  Has anybody seen the sliding door screen from Go Westy? Any comparison to the one Bus Depot sells? The Go Westy one is a...
• Removing Sliding glass locks
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 7 Apr 2001 11:37:35 -0500
  ...I'm parting out an 82 Vanagon Air-cooled and have a person wanting to buy the two sliding glass locks from the side...