Search messages and discussions

Search preserved mailing-list messages and current email and website contributions. Current posts are searchable before weekly archival. Recovery gaps remain possible. Words are matched together; try fewer terms if needed.

Page 6+: 60 results shown for hinges.

Source-balanced relevance: matches from both collections are interleaved, with source dates breaking ties. Restoration time is not the original posting date.

• Re: Camper swivel seat ? Battery box?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Tue, 4 May 2004 16:41:39 -0400
  ...Anyone have any ideas on this? Eric ------------------------------------------ interesting, mine (battery box cover) doesn't have hinges. It lies there and is screwed down with...
• re battery box
  Historical mailing list - patrick
  Tue, 4 May 2004 20:01:16 -0500
  I took my battery box lid off cut it in half with my dremal and then attached hinges to the two halves. I also...
• Grey Westy Refrigerator Door
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:20:19 +0000
  ...and low for a grey refrigerator door + the wooden frame it hinges to. Can anyone point me in the right direction or have one...
• Re: [WetWesties] Simple Question on Pop Tops
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 10 Oct 2012 09:38:35 -0700
  ...Wetwesties; Vanagon Subject: [WetWesties] Simple Question on Pop Tops Getting ready to replace the bolts that attach the pop top to the hinges at...
• Installed: new 3 window canvas (Looong)
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Fri, 19 May 2000 11:00:27 -0300
  ...I then had a choice of un-screwing the rear of the pop-top from the rear hinges (leaving the hinges attached to the...
• Re: Pop top canvas hinge dirt
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 7 Jul 2021 10:26:08 -0400
  ...Who would have thought! Eric > On Jul 7, 2021, at 9:51 AM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote: > > Thomas, > > Aluminum dust? The hinges...
• Re: Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 12:45:58 -0500
  ...What gave it its unique functionality was the hinges/hardware that allowed the seat to fold up and out, creating a bed. (The Europeans...
• Carrying a canoe, Was: Re: Rain Gutter Adapter Locations
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 28 Jun 97 12:44:53 EDT
  ...With the hatch open loop a line around each of the hinges. Tie down the canoe rear between the hinges. (In the front use...
• "Fold-Up" Table
  Historical mailing list - John Ryan
  Mon, 29 Nov 1999 13:46:23 -0800
  ...There are two hinges at the top and the latch is at the bottom right (that's where the resistance is). Is there a...
• FS: westy rear cushion & sofabed..will split up -has door in sofabed front panel
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Nov 2005 12:01:59 EST
  ...if you need the hinges off it, or just the cushion, or the lower fascia board with acess door (rare - only some 80-81...
• Re: New Email... Same Cranky Dude.
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 22 Mar 2007 14:03:50 -0700
  ...On a more serious note, does anyone know how to take off the hinges from the treasure chest doors on a T3 Doka? BenT
• Re: cargo boxes on top of westies
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Wed, 15 Mar 2006 15:18:15 -0800
  ...If you examine all the bearing points at the hinges in front and back and some have plastic inserts and some may not. Using...
• Re: '66 bus mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 19:58:53 -0400
  ...Mine have the grey rubber trim even & actually fit pretty nice in the door hinges of the Single Cab.... Much clearer & BRIGHTER than the...
• Re: Is lifting a Westie bed really this simple?
  Historical mailing list - Bj�rn Ratjen
  Tue, 25 May 1999 17:20:37 -0700
  ...Did you make these hinges or are the commercially available? > >Mike > They are commercially available. The bad news is that they are available in...
• Solar panel deal, slolar panel mount
  Historical mailing list - chris and/or ruth
  Sat, 1 May 2010 14:00:20 -0700
  ...panels�set up like the portable "book" array and the third is roof mounted� with hinges like Frank Condelli's set up.� � C Christensen
• Sliding Door Problem Part 2
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Bibler
  Sat, 12 Apr 1997 10:42:17 -0700
  Several folks suggested cleaning and relubing the door hinges, tracks, and mechanism. The door now moves a little more freely but still sticks occasionally...
• wanted: 90 westy upper-bunk fwd panel and hinges--Got It--Tnx
  Historical mailing list - william hostrop
  Sun, 27 Aug 2000 23:39:40 -0700
  thanks to listmember Benjamin Tan (BenTbtstr8@aol.com) my Westy' now has all its bits. it was a pleasure to meet Ben. i found...
• FW: sports rack to pop top
  Historical mailing list - Roger Bowman
  Fri, 3 Sep 1999 09:59:07 -0700
  ...definitely noticeable! I have observed no detrimental effects to the fiberglass, hinges, latches, etc. Roger Bowman - bowmanrp@ earthlink.net Live Smart. Think for Yourself...
• weekender Z beds for sale..Re: Seat cover recommedations.. also Z beds
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 02:24:51 EDT
  ...take a little searching. > Thanks > Kevin > i have weekender Z beds for sale and also westy Z bed hinges if you need some.. chris
• Vent Window Adjustment?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Wed, 4 Jan 2006 11:07:14 -0800
  ...Is there some adjustment in the latch mechanism itself? Or do I need to bend the hinges back (maybe they were bent during the...
• Re: Couple of more "Westy" questions
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 18:49:22 -0800
  ...It was a few months ago when I pulled it apart to tighten up the hinges and latch.) Jim
• Re: Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 20:58:11 -0500
  > I'm really interested in getting a set of hinges/hardware > to make a Westy sized fold-out bed. > If anyone has a set...
• Re: convertible westy?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:03:25 -0800
  ...Can't > one just undo the hinges and detach the canvas? > > I'm not really serious about this, as my air conditioner works > and...
• Re: upper bunk hangs up
  Historical mailing list - Bill M
  Mon, 25 Jun 2012 11:56:13 -0400
  ...I then have to fold it back part way and "jam" it back at the bottom to get the hinges realigned and it then...
• Re: Spare Tire Matching
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 11:17:10 -0800
  ...One is to bend the rear hinges on the bus down. that will get you 1" more in the back. Then you can lengthen...
• Re: Westy/campmobile cabinets and water pump
  Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
  Mon, 13 Apr 1998 09:57:59 -0400
  ...own door from a piece of plywood of the appropriate size. Hinges and latches that you can buy may not match exactly, but you...
• for sale: complete westy poptop section - boost your vans resale value!
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 May 2003 12:27:53 EDT
  ...luggage rack, fiberglass poptop, upper bunk, all hardware, latches, hinges, etc. complete... unbolt everything or cut at the window pillars and take the whole...
• Re: Help requested with door hanging
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Mon, 15 Dec 2003 15:21:30 EST
  ...I do not see any place on the hinges to adjust that. Can anyone help? I've always found that a well placed jack...
• Re: Okay, now THIS is embarrassing!
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 16 May 2012 15:51:02 -0400
  ...Oh yeah, also two (2) little clippy things to keep the curvy metal arms from falling out of the hinges. Trouble is I can...
• Where is the fuse/relay for the power mirrors in a 86 Westy Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
  Thu, 9 Oct 2008 21:40:10 -0700
  ...I also looked at the wire where the door hinges but couldn't find anything cut or broken or loose. There is no power...
• Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 22 Apr 2002 01:39:54 -0500
  ...Just get some melamine the right colour, and re-use the hinges and latches and all the trimming. Mirror too. It'd take just...
• Re: Safari windows for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 May 2012 22:47:14 -0400
  ...rigidly frame a windshield of that size (you need a rigid frame to mount hinges/support/latches... my vote is its a parts van
• Re: Vangon Sliding Door
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 7 Nov 2009 23:24:21 EST
  ...At > least the hinges and door latches are different wont work. you need a 85-'91 door. chris (who has a bunch of them...
• Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Walker
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 16:34:02 -0400
  ...door off shorter certainly is an intelligent fix (lifting off the hinges certainly works if you are vastly more patient than I am). It...
• Simpler sunroof options?
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Fri, 7 Jan 2005 11:39:34 -0800
  My 87 GL Westy is missing the original skylight and the necessary hardware except the two hinges on the outside. I don't want...
• Re: Propping Dometic door open
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 08:35:35 -0700
  With the door open, lift/pull straight up and the door comes off the hinges and I store mine in the house or on...
• Re: convertible westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Wheaton
  Mon, 22 Jan 2001 20:20:58 -0800
  ...Can't > > one just undo the hinges and detach the canvas? > > > > I'm not really serious about this, as my air conditioner works > > and...
• Re: Westfalia upper bunk measurements
  Historical mailing list - Gary Shea
  Tue, 20 Apr 1999 19:26:07 -0600
  ...However, the hinges changed in 85. Is the plywood 5/8" or 3/4" thick? > L x W? Interior or exterior grade finished on...
• Carat/Wolfy table STUCK...hold down ideas??
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Sep 2000 23:47:10 EDT
  ...so i had to unbolt the hinges and get it open that way. Its open now (after some swearing and muscle), but the spring...
• Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sat, 20 Apr 2002 23:24:07 -1000
  ...I could never take a saw to > my Westy's closet door, though! I simply lift the door off its hinges to access > the...
• Front Door Hinge Modification?
  Historical mailing list - Madeline
  Sat, 19 Sep 2009 10:41:37 -0700
  Have any of you�ever modified the front door hinges to stop before opening all the way?� I find that with narrow parking spaces...
• (spare tire carrier mods) Re: Coolant hose VS tire size?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Nov 2003 12:36:30 EST
  ...i used bolts for the hinges in its place. no, i didnt change the coolant hoses either. chris
• Re: Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 22:50:01 EST
  ...know good all-purpose > lubricant for seat sliders, hatch and door hinges, etc. > Thanks, Michael. > > > jiggaloo!!!! lol seriously.. the stuff has a retarted name...
• Re: Curing wind noise
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 11:51:47 EDT
  ...If this remidy fails, then start moving the hinges. >> Oh, yes the Speaker of Truth from the Voice of Experience. One other thing I...
• Re: Clam shell mod for 15" whell
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 22 Jun 2006 15:21:12 -0600
  ...What I've done since is put the clamshell back on, deflate the tire and used some modified gate hinges to drop the clamshell...
• the drawn out pop top conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 19:43:52 -0700
  I'm so slow, and I procrastinate, but today I drilled the tin top for the pop top hinges (and backing plate), marked out...
• Re: Regular maintenance list-contributions.
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 11:15:51 -0600
  ...when you do your twice a year oil can lube of > your door hinges. ( You DO do this, don't you) ? > Chuck > '83 Westy
• Re: Clamshell mod
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Mon, 21 Nov 2005 11:34:44 -0800
  Bob, What sort of mod did you do to fit your larger spare? I have 215/65 15's and I bent the hinges...
• Re: Another pop top hinge repair
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 24 Jul 2016 22:24:32 -0700
  ...You see in my blog post that I match drilled/milled the hinges. I had the pair stacked in the vice and set as...
• Re: Fitting Alloy spare into stock clamshell
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 20 Apr 2008 13:28:14 -0600
  ...And I've put some hinges and bolts on the hinged end of the clamshell to drop it about 2". I also stow the...
• Re: Vanagon wheels in Alaska?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Downes
  Mon, 24 May 2010 14:21:45 -0400
  ...I also had to cut that end of > the > clamshell a little bit to allow it to swing on the hinges for tire > installation...
• Re: rear seat hinges
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:32:36 -0700
  RE: Reimo Raised Bed Kit That looks exactly like the kit that I have seen except for the color. One of the problems with...
• Awnings for sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 1 Dec 2000 18:28:13 -0500
  ...One is 8 feet and one 10 feet long, the 'box' hinges open and the awning rolls out with attached legs. $75 each, you...
• Re: Adjust Rear Bed? (and rear seat re-foam pics)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 17 Mar 2013 11:21:27 -0700
  ...I've examined the folding mechanism (when I had the bench in parts), and I could not see any easy adjustment of the hinges...
• Re: Rear Hatch Alignment Blues...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 24 May 2007 07:20:03 -0400
  ...I purchased a replacement hatch which was bolted right to the body above the hatch opening (used the hinges on the replacement hatch) and...
• Re: bug o' rama report
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 28 May 1996 16:17:00 -0400
  ...BD firetrucks have piano hinges on the deck lid and hatch in the back. sounds like you had fun clara
• FS: vanagon poptop roof section for sale...complete.. add to your hardtop van
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 23 Jun 2003 12:34:36 EDT
  ...includes poptop, all hinges, brackets and hardware, upper bunk, luggage rack, even the metal roof section if you want it. you can add this...
• Re: pop top skylight needed anybody have an extra
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Mar 2004 11:59:05 EST
  ...im sure there are plenty of listers who would love to have your rusty hinges, as its only surface rust and easily repaintable. chris
• Re: FREE: 80's Vanagon Westy poptop in San Francisco Bay Area
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 13:12:12 EST
  ...It's in good condition, repaired Fiberglas areas in primer, no other hardware except used hinges also available. I've had it on my...
• Re: grey water tank ideas
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Tue, 23 May 2006 16:08:01 -0700
  ...But then I just acquired the high rise hinges for the bed, not in yet, but when they are may explore the higher capacity...