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  • sliding windows 85GL
    Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 16:52:54 -0500
    ...my vans siding side windows seem to have gotten loose and well if you know this model/year they have these sides with grooves...
  • Re: window tint
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Fri, 7 Mar 2003 09:08:32 -0600
    Sunnex sells window tint films. I don't know where the graphics enter into this. Since it's actually Friday you can now carry...
  • Re: Stan's Air Conditioner Window Mount
    Historical mailing list - Ron Tipton
    Sat, 2 Aug 2003 10:39:36 -0400
    ...of problem with the link When I click on: "Air Conditioner Window Mount (Stan Wilder)" I get: Not Found The requested URL /synergy/Vanagon...
  • Window rubbers to silicon...
    Historical mailing list - zolo
    Sun, 19 Oct 2003 20:04:04 -0700
    ...right stuff for putting silicon on the rubber frames of the windows. The spray I have, I think will not be good because it...
  • Re: Window fell down
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 3 Mar 2005 17:20:21 EST
    In a message dated 3/2/05 10:56:22 PM Eastern Standard Time, ahurley@VIEWIT.COM writes: > My drivers side window fell down...
  • Removal of snaps around rear window; drill 'em out?
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Mulligan
    Thu, 1 Jun 2006 15:39:15 -0700
    In my 90 westy, I want to remove the rear passenger side d-pillar panels immediately adjacent to the rear window. This panel has...
  • Re: mouse attacks
    Historical mailing list - Lorraine
    Thu, 27 Oct 2005 16:41:22 -0400
    Mice like the aircooled 1981's too - I had them, the first night with windows open, then the second night with windows closed......the...
  • Re: Chrome molding
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Wed, 6 Sep 2006 19:04:23 -0500
    ...but if you have doubts, you can get a piece of standard black house window screen molding - it's round and holds the screen...
  • Speakers replacement
    Historical mailing list - Erik Lundberg
    Thu, 31 May 2007 20:18:05 -0700
    ...With the covers included, they will not clear the window crank (for those with manual windows), and will press against the dash. Check into...
  • Adjustable Armrest
    Historical mailing list - David Hines
    Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:37:29 -0700
    ...http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008
  • Re: Wing Window loose, checked and its not connected to the door within the door frame
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Mon, 1 Sep 2008 12:14:05 -0400
    ...AM, Robert Stewart wrote: > Needs some technical assistance please. > > My Wing Window on the drivers side is loose, checked and its not > connected to...
  • NVC Might be of interest to some Porsche for sale not mine
    Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
    Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:56:54 +0000
    ...http://www.windowslive.com/connect?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_connect2_082008
  • Re: List Stickers Opinion
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 11:22:17 -0700
    ...White sticker on my wife's BLACK Cherokee with tinted windows: VERY > VISIBLE! Perfect example of contrast (white on black)... part of what I...
  • Re: Windows tinted
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:38:03 -0700
    Is the tinting done by applying an acetate film to the window? A very long time ago, I mirror-tinted a Ford Van. It...
  • Re: Slider window catch info
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 9 Jun 2021 16:38:23 -0400
    ...Slider window catch info >>> >>> Eric, >>> >>> While I have slider windows and latches sitting here in the barn, and I’ve taken them apart a...
  • Re: how to cool a poptop?
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Fri, 12 Jun 2015 12:28:14 -0700
    Marc, where are you located? As for tinting, my 2002 Jeep Liberty is the only vehicle I ever had with tinted windows, and was...
  • Re: Window Tint Removal
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 22 Aug 1999 02:39:03 -0600
    ...You can make a slice through the tint in the middle of the window and start peeling, or you can catch an edge and...
  • Easy way to adjust slider window latch
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Fri, 25 Jun 2021 14:54:26 -0400
    Hi folks, So, I’ve now serviced both slider window latches and am happy with the results. I had mentioned having a flat head...
  • Re: spot weld broke on power window regulator
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:51:39 -0700
    ...Reg <sorkilmo@gmail.com> wrote: > Spot welds broke on a power window regulator that I just got new from one > of our fine vendors...
  • Re: AC While Camping
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:53:25 -0700
    ...is a fine place to carry an window A/C unit. >I'm aware of the window mounted options but storing the A/C...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Friday question- will this break your window??
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:57:32 -0500
    ...A coworker claims that >>if i use my rear defrost it will break the rear window? Before i >>call Tom and Ray, will someone...
  • Re: How do I adjust vent window tension?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Tue, 21 Aug 2001 10:44:30 EDT
    In a message dated 8/21/01 10:12:43 AM, pokey@VANAGON.ORG writes: << My driver side vent window will not stay pushed...
  • Re: Rear side window airflow plastic insert foam
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sun, 9 May 2004 13:17:32 -0700
    ...Unless one takes the window out, one risks not getting a tight weather seal when re-assembling. When I did mine (yesteday), it was...
  • Re: air conditioner
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 9 Apr 2006 08:33:20 -0700
    > > > As I understand it, and I'm sure somebody will correct me if I'm wrong, > driving around with your windows open consumes more...
  • Re: squeek is driving me nuts
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 00:14:33 +0000
    >>When someone opens the sliding windows on my westy it sounds like = fingernails on a blackboard. I've used silcone spray with no luck...
  • Re: Fw: Window Strips
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cochran
    Fri, 6 Apr 2001 15:15:31 -0700
    ...I used the "window locking strip tool" #LS-758 from Equalizer. www.equalizer.com It cost $15.95 but saved me many times that...
  • Model Summary for 1988 Vanagon USA
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Jan 1996 13:11:52 -0500
    ...Exterior, body Not available in Wolfram Grey Metallic Dual exterior mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear...
  • Size of Westy side window opening vs. Tintop
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Thu, 5 Sep 2019 00:38:43 +0000
    A Westy just parked across the street from me.  As I have noticed from time to time, the Westy side window configuration is different...
  • Re: secure storage?/window tint
    Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
    Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:22:37 -0800
    ...I paid $150 - Limo tinting on the rear hatch and back windows, and darks (legal, or course) on the front doors. Worst tint job...
  • Re: SoCal Window Tint Referrals
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 22 Mar 2009 07:39:16 -0700
    Hi Patti, I had my windows tinted about two years ago in a shop in Oceanside, CA, for about $300. They did a fine...
  • Window Handles - VW vs Taurus
    Historical mailing list - Steve
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 07:13:06 -0700
    John Wrote: >I seem to remember that someone said that Taurus window handles fit the >Vanagon and make really good replacements. > >Anyone got the...
  • Re: Privacy glass for VW's?
    Historical mailing list - Bill
    Fri, 10 Jul 1998 15:41:03 -0700
    Privacy glass has the tint built in, while window tint is applied to the inside. Both give the same effect. It is hard to...
  • Re: water in the rear hatch door
    Historical mailing list - TonyCollins
    Mon, 30 Sep 2013 14:05:10 -0400
    ...I presume the > primary cause is the window seal, which visually appears ok, but I plan on > replacing my window seals this winter. I...
  • Re: poptop raise assist
    Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
    Thu, 8 Feb 2007 08:02:50 -0500
    ...Close all the doors and windows. close the fresh-air vent on the heater controls. Make sure all the windows in the canvas up...
  • Re: pop top canvas question
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:28:06 -0800
    ...The zipper on the the outside canvas window - (not bug screen) is shot though however I have added Velcro strips to fasten it...seems...
  • Re: side sliding windows- westy
    Historical mailing list - Jack R.
    Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:04:44 -0400
    ...side sliding windows- westy Look closely, you may find it is the middle of the screen frame bowed against the glass that is making...
  • Re: Heating system
    Historical mailing list - sstones
    Tue, 20 Sep 1994 13:11:57 -0400 (EDT)
    ...It's much more quiet than having all your windows down or back.
  • Re: J a l o u s i e l o u v r e s & B r e a t h i n g A I R!
    Historical mailing list - Karen Winter
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 13:55:10 -0400
    ...We found an older bus with good jelousy windows. I wonder if they would fit into my 84. Kenneth Winter > > Greetings VolksFolks.......... > > While sitting...
  • Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do exist..
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Fri, 21 Jun 2002 10:45:47 -0400
    > i have found that VW makes a window crank knob extension.. it was > used on the '91-'93 Cabriolets.. for the rear side windows...
  • Re: h_w do you _____ into a __nagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
    Fri, 16 Apr 2004 18:46:18 -0700
    ...Take a handsaw (ripsaw) and go through the side sliding window! The saw is long enough and strong enough to push down the sliding...
  • Re: base model '90-'91 NON-GL's
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 30 Mar 2005 02:09:29 -0800
    ...I like the way non-opening front quarter windows look. If I had a choice, I'd have one-piece windows w/o dividers...
  • Re: Fresh air fan enhancements?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Wed, 15 Jun 2005 12:18:50 -0500
    ...90 degree's with 99 % humidity and ole Paul wants to ride in style with his window's up. What? You don't want...
  • Two questions, sliding window screen, sliding door weatherstripping
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Thu, 28 Apr 2016 23:39:23 -0400
    Hi all, Is there a source for the screens for the passenger side sliding door window screen for an '87 Westy? Regarding the weatherstripping...
  • Re: Power Window, disfunctional
    Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
    Mon, 2 Nov 2015 23:16:19 -0700
    ...anyone tell me: > > Is there a person/business that repairs power window assemblies ('90) on > the west coast? > Are most problems associated solely with...
  • Re: Windows- experimentation (not software)
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 8 Jul 2014 11:39:10 -0700
    ...There are times when one's only defense against noxious fumes is to roll down the windows and deny responsibility. -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel...
  • 90 GL-WTB: Power Window/Lock Actuators
    Historical mailing list - VW Vanagon
    Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:28:48 -0700
    ...Down to two final parts: -Driver side power window actuator -Driver side power door lock actuator (need to find both used, but in good...
  • Re: who has the best prices on westy Poptop canvas??
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:56:28 -0700
    ...who out there has the best prices > on poptop > canvas? what vendors and what sites? preferable the 3 window kind > but if > the single...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Friday question- will this break your window??
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:36:49 -0800
    ...A coworker claims that >if i use my rear defrost it will break the rear window? Before i >call Tom and Ray, will someone...
  • RE: 1966 21-window For Sale (Alabama) (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - King, Robert
    11 May 1995 14:10:28 +1000
    >I have for sale a 1966, 21 window, ragtop microbus in fair shape. I >am located in Huntsville, Alabama. Please email response to >crg...
  • Re: Weekender package uncomfort
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Fri, 23 May 1997 16:56:42 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Rain in the Badlands makes for a >muggy night, and since we don't have screens on the windows, we can't open >without...
  • Re: Window Latch Removal
    Historical mailing list - Steve Green
    Tue, 22 Sep 1998 04:33:15 GMT
    ...1998 21:15:47 -0400, 71714.2576@COMPUSERVE.COM wrote: >Does anyone know how to remove the latches from the sliding windows for >reuse?
  • Re: Passenger side window inop
    Historical mailing list - Paul Albert
    Sat, 8 May 1999 11:29:33 -0700
    >My power window just went kaputz! Any suggestions? the same happened to me. I found that one of the wires in the wiring harness...
  • Re: [Re: Rear Window "jailbars"]
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:50:03 EDT
    ...a carryover from the old split window deluxe buses. chris [text/html]
  • Re: 85' Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Thu, 6 Feb 2003 18:50:02 -0600
    ...68 Was the first year of the world fanous and elusive Bay Window Bus. Stan On Thu, 06 Feb 2003 16:35:21 -0800...
  • replacement speakers
    Historical mailing list - jpbeauch
    Wed, 29 Jun 2005 18:00:48 -0400
    ...I have a Syncro 1991 with electric windows, so the windows handle is not so much an issue. But even then, I still looking...
  • Re: Replacing roll up window scrapers & channels
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Fri, 3 May 2013 11:35:10 -0400
    ...I replaced the entire window rubber on my '85 with the ones from my '90 Thanks, Jeff '85 GL (Gertie) '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty...
  • Re: window tint
    Historical mailing list - Bob Mac
    Tue, 14 Nov 2006 05:37:35 -0500
    I bought some window tint that is removeable. After scraping the old wrinkeled stuff off i didn't like it without the tint so...
  • Re: [NVC} Alternative Computer Operating Systems
    Historical mailing list - Andy Highland
    Sun, 4 Feb 2007 12:44:30 -0800
    If you want linux, Ubuntu is probably your best choice as a Windows replacement. On Feb 3, 2007, at 9:03 PM, John Rodgers...
  • Rear window seals - Brazilian vs. German vs. U.S. for my 70 beetle.
    Historical mailing list - courtney hook
    Thu, 25 Jan 2007 09:56:44 -0800
    ...Has anyone got any experience with a window seal when it comes to the differing seals and their qualities? Thanks, Courtney
  • FYI Cheap OE VW radios for the Purist
    Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
    Fri, 5 Sep 2008 20:18:14 +0000
    ...Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM...