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• Re: speaker low in front door
  Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
  Thu, 8 Apr 2010 10:09:45 -0700
  ...Between the A and B posts, without the headliner, there is an inverted Grand Canyon of headroom in my mind's eye. Matt http...
• Re: Getting to the interior light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 May 2005 09:51:23 -0700
  ...As for adding lights, when I added lighting above the front seats I pulled the headliner loose and tapped into the wiring above the...
• Re: Adding a front passenger dome light
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 09:01:47 -0800
  ...Ran wires > behind the pressboard headliner and wired it to be hot even with the key > off. > Map light, cooking light, dash light, all...
• Re: Vanagon Wimpy Horn Solved
  Historical mailing list - Robert A. Alexander
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 22:00:29 -0500
  ...I have to admit that I have had the experience of tossing my coffee into the headliner after folks like that blew their horns...
• Re: 90 Westfalia poptop flocking decay
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 26 Jul 2001 09:28:40 -0700
  ...Recently saw a loaf that had, instead of a re-flock, a fabric headliner glued in place. Look much better than the flock. The...
• re: 57 samba or 58?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 3 Nov 1995 03:35:12 -0500
  ...seats in back, one tone paint) model 22 is the Microbus (headliner, 3 windows on sides, interior panels, rear and middle seats, two tone...
• Re: peeling paper interior panels
  Historical mailing list - Bill Nolan
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 16:57:08 -0700
  ...At 05:33 PM 1/20/00 EST, Ken Hunter wrote: >I have a 82 Westy with the decorative vinyl peeling off the headliner...
• Re: Interior door/side/headliner panels redux
  Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 07:17:10 -0500
  Thanks Alistair, I like the open cell foam idea, do you have any pics, particularly of that pesky panel over the driver/pass seat...
• Re: Getting to the interior light wiring
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 17 May 2005 13:44:55 -0700
  ...when I added lighting above the front seats I >pulled the headliner loose and tapped into the wiring above the >drivers door, the line...
• Re: A/C ducts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 19:56:35 -0400
  ...then to the roof with velcro but they are kinda heavy and I'm afraid > they might pull the headliner off. > > -David (1987 Wolfsburg) >
• Re: Wood Westie Interiors (T2)
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 16:02:54 -0500
  ...plywood I can scrounge. >> > <snip>, but one issue is that the headliner panel is slightly wider >than 4', perhaps some German standard (?). I know...
• Re: Side window bars (seat belt anchors)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 27 Sep 2006 16:54:17 +1000
  ...Thanks for Info was how many bows in headliner. As for side window bars, which JordanVw also mentioned, those I have = never seen before...
• Re: Buses FS (CT,MA,NY Areas)?
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Fri, 5 Dec 1997 12:35:00 EST
  ...Don >> ROFLMAO!!!!!!!! LOL i didn't even catch that one....good eye!! ;<) (i did however get some free pot stashed behind the headliner wood...
• Re: Q: How do we clean the headliner?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Thu, 3 Aug 2000 23:10:22 PDT
  what is a fern bar? a place to drink fern juice??? > >I am certain a solution of TSP (trisodium phosphate) will work and that...
• Re: Overhead console?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 07:08:48 -0800
  ...it would fit with the very different profile of the Westy headliner. It doesn't seem like a simple bolt-in. If I can...
• Re: A/C ducts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 7 Nov 2012 11:18:58 -0500
  ...are kinda heavy and I'm afraid they might pull the headliner off. -David (1987 Wolfsburg) be aware that the wolfsburg edition uses grey...
• Re: Transporter clarification
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 00:21:47 EST
  ...no headliner after the drivers seat...no glovebox..all the sidepanels in the rear are pressboard.. etc, etc... like i said - imagine a panelvan...
• the GORGEous Gathering VW Social
  Historical mailing list - Craig Spaeth
  Wed, 1 Aug 2001 09:24:18 -0700
  ...New paint and headliner and it is looking good. Saturday around 3:00 is the get together at the Ranch Drive In up in...
• whats the most stuff youve ever fit in your vanagon??
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 Feb 2005 02:15:05 EST
  ...it strategically to avoid damage of course..) it was packed almost to the headliner.. whats the most youve ever stuffed into your vanagon?? chris
• Re: westfalia top retro
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Tue, 24 Jan 95 14:58:35 PST
  ...the properly reinforced hole is already there, since there are rein- forcing plates underneath the pop-top hinges <hiding behind the headliner>. Dave Kautz
• Re: Cutting hole in Vanagon roof
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 09:08:53 -0700
  ...the metal was > finished off around the hole, braced or strengthened, and blended to the > headliner, pitfalls to avoid, etc. All comments appreciated. > > Karl >
• Re: 12 volt heaters?
  Historical mailing list - Mike White
  Fri, 29 Sep 1995 09:17:30 MST
  ...I don't think I'll run mine in the '57. (My 67's headliner was already burned from a PO) Hope that might...
• odors/smells - eradicating
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 1 Oct 1996 23:11:28 -0700
  ...I recall a while back there was some... >>How do you get the ALL the bad smells out, how do you clean the >headliner...
• Re: New ground wire for rear speakers
  Historical mailing list - Mark & Kate Sheflo
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 22:56:52 -0700
  ...in dash radio location, we installed our CD/radio on the headliner. I only had to run wires from the top of the passenger...
• Re: [vanagon] odd vanagon on samba....vanagon "carrier"????
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 21:26:10 -0600
  ...jimt On 6/26/05 11:07 PM, "JordanVw@AOL.COM" <JordanVw@AOL.COM> wrote: > and notice the interior pillar headliner material..its black...
• Re: A/C ducts
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Sat, 3 Nov 2012 15:57:28 -0500
  ...then to the roof with velcro but they are kinda heavy and I'm afraid they might pull the headliner off. > > -David (1987 Wolfsburg) >
• WTB. interior light bracket for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Sat, 15 May 1999 01:43:47 EDT
  ...This is the piece of galvinized metal that is above the headliner out of view. If anyone has one please let me know. I...
• Odd AC contraption
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Tue, 3 Apr 2001 12:25:20 -0600
  ...I'd be happy to sacrifice my headliner for some cool in the summer. Pros, cons, experiences? TIA, Drew Bedford 83.5 Westy Park...
• Grand Tourismo Omlogatta
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Mon, 20 Aug 2001 11:08:15 -0500
  ...Nothing hanging from the headliner like some sort of a Ca-Ca mobile---all ductwork in magnificent shape, blower works perfect at all speeds...
• Re: westy interior/ installing a POPTOP
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sun, 23 Jan 2000 20:43:33 -0500
  ...1) Professional cutting and welding job, including moving the flat center beam from a Westy to the GL and getting the rear cabinet, headliner...
• Re: Vanagon Customization
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 22:17:54 -0600
  ...This past weekend I tore out my headliner and the old insulation/padding on the roof. Replaced with foil backed insulation from JC Whitney...
• Re: luggage rack drainage? water goes where?
  Historical mailing list - Dick & Janette Smith
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 10:47:09 -0400
  ...The only way that I can see any water getting into the area of the headliner would be through one of the three mounting...
• For Sale - 87 & 85 White Sunroofs in California
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Mon, 1 Mar 2004 14:45:32 -0800
  ...They headliner also was bad and has been tossed. no center seat. would also make a good restore. runs very good. Asking price $ $1800...
• RE: dashboard fan?
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 08 May 1995 13:47:34 EST
  ...Toughest part of installation is getting the headliner tucked in neatly around the sunroof, altho' cutting the roof takes the most courage. B. Wm...
• rear radio speaker part wanted
  Historical mailing list - Forrest Minor
  Thu, 21 Nov 2002 14:05:52 -0500
  ...What is needed is the the interior part, that hangs down from inside the headliner that the speaker mount attaches to with two sheet...
• Re: Replacing the seal on luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 10 Jul 1997 10:20:12 -0400
  ...back on? I just don't want to take out the headliner if > there is any other way to do it. HELP! I hate...
• Overhead storage, how to attach?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Fri, 13 Apr 2007 22:26:22 -0700
  ...I'm not sure about how to attach it other than find the support members that run across the top under the headliner and...
• Title Check (Carfax) Question
  Historical mailing list - Steve W
  Sun, 8 Jun 2003 14:01:20 -0700
  ...There was no headliner, no carpet, one door handle didn't work, and the engine won't start without starting fluid. He had the...
• Re: Cargo Floor Liner
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 26 Apr 1997 01:52:20 -0400 (EDT)
  ...solid in color- had masonite sidepanels- had a headliner only over the cab area- had a "deep dished" steering wheel typical of all V...
• Parts Needed
  Historical mailing list - cz1137
  Sat, 13 Apr 2002 22:12:33 -0600
  ...Westfalia Front Headliner Westfalia Sliding Window Screens
• Re: HELP with EVC kayak racks
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 3 Jul 1998 11:11:54 -0500
  ...This will require drilling into the roof but won't require removal of the headliner inside. I installed one of these systems on a...
• Re: the drawn out pop top conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Ken Weikel
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 22:23:31 -0400
  ...I used welting (sp?) to finish the hole in the roof with the headliner. Best of luck with your project. When you start cutting...
• RE: hello again!
  Historical mailing list - Jon Peters/UB Networks
  8 May 95 13:56:53 EDT
  Bruce, Are you talking about the mildew on the inside (fuzzy headliner fabric) or are you talking about the fiberglass outer shell? Jon Hi...
• Re: bigger wheels f/ syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 10 Aug 1997 01:35:55 -0400 (EDT)
  ...such a thing???... :<) Hmmm...whats next? shaggy carpet glued to the headliner, and "taillight enhancements" or how 'bout some Vanagon fiberglass stick-on side...
• Re: Denver junkyard Syncro alert!
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 27 Jul 2002 16:01:32 +1200
  ...The body is good- little to no rust. >Interior panels are nice, as is the headliner. >Really, there's no obvious reason why that...
• Re: Overhead console?
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 04:40:15 +0000
  ...Overhead console? Anyone know of a good overhead console that will attach to the headliner board of an 83 westy? Lights would be nice...
• Re: Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice
  Historical mailing list - Ed McLean
  Sat, 6 Feb 2010 21:25:17 -0500
  ...The result was a significant reduction in noise so I removed the headliner and fiberglass insulation just below the luggage rack, covered the inside...
• RE: It's a Keeper!
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Tue, 18 Jun 1996 13:02:00 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The headliner was perfect, all >the trim was intact (tho' the side steps off the front bumper were a >little bent). I looked at...
• Re: early bus parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 22:43:21 -0400
  ...good cond, vent wing windows w/latches,rear inside corner removable headliner pieces[oilboard], and a lot of other stuff that we use on...
• Re: luggage rack drainage? water goes where?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 20 Sep 1999 23:24:21 EDT
  ...where does the water go? Is there a channel that gets blocked? Is this why the headliner seems warped? Thanks, CSS >> drains thru the...
• Re: INTERIOR
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 09:23:04 -0500
  ...Jim On Oct 9, 2005, at 6:27 AM, Neal Powers wrote: > IM looking to replace the covering on the headliner panel over the...
• Re: Wall paneling for campers?
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:32:43 -0700
  ...Some of the older campers need the headliner changed in the front by this time. Not mentioning the sliding door panel, that has been...
• Re: diesel van in CO junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Wed, 11 Sep 2002 12:48:10 -0300
  ...The headliner was nice, and the door panels and > armrests are PERFECT. Dark brown.
• Re: Poptop restoration, Interior
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 10 Jan 2016 21:42:20 +0000
  ...Anyone sewn up headliner for the purpose? Jim On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 2:53 PM Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote: > I plan...
• Re: $75,000 syncro SVX Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:36:41 -0500
  ...you can also see that the headliner material was stripped off the inside window pillars before the respray., it does have the westy dash...
• Re: raised instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 3 Jan 2010 20:49:53 -0800
  ...cimg0015.jpg good grief!! those seats sit up high!!! a 6ft tall guy like me would be hanging his head on the headliner.. chris
• Re: 65 deluxe value?
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 12:17:12 -0800
  ...Interior? Door panels, headliner, carpet, seats. Paint? Original or primer or somewhere in-between? Any cool gizmos like gas heater, safaris, steering column lock...
• 80 westy interior redo
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Wed, 13 Aug 97 08:46:15 EDT
  ...the local fabric store sells a nice tan thin foam/fabric headliner material = i plan on purchasing and gluing to the ceiling wood panel...
• Re: Westy Parts Question
  Historical mailing list - Donna Cassano
  Thu, 25 May 2000 23:10:04 -0400
  ...Can I > buy this part without trekking through a junkyard? > > Where can I find... > > ...the little nubbins which cover the screws of the headliner...
• Re: fresh air vents
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 23:51:09 -0400
  ...When I put >the vents back in, the edges of the bags sealed against the headliner. Much >warmer and no cold draft on my...