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• Re: Cool roof paint on material for vanagon camper tops?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:41:49 -0700
  ...Much easier! Then I installed all new SS fasteners, skylight hinges, luggage rack tie downs, gas springs, and seals. Cost me about $300 in...
• Re: So what did you use for the heater box foam rubber on the doors
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 8 May 2006 11:26:02 -0400
  ...Just lean down and actually look at where the flaps hinge at. You will see little plastic pins that will relase the flaps. Replacement...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 13:57:56 -0600
  ...Both > the > >>> hinge and striker bolt on the van get adjusted. > >>> > >>> Dennis > >>> > >>> > >>> -----Original Message----- > >>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Pedal foolery
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 6 Sep 2016 17:52:26 -0700
  ...I find all the pedals in the LT to be undersized … I think it is the tapered edges (the lower 1/3 to 1...
• Re: van aerodynamics, was Re: BenT's dream vanagon now for sale
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 21 Jan 2010 07:42:22 -0800
  ...But it might place that part in a low pressure region. And again, the 600 pound gorilla in the corner is the rear end...
• Re: Pop top -- catch this before it's too late.
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 14 Aug 2010 09:59:53 -0700
  ...basic cause of the problem is that the part of the hinge that >> bears on the center tube is much too thing and acts...
• Extra storage (for all vanagons) WAS: Lockable Cover for the Westy...
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Apr 2000 12:38:11 -0700
  ...the frame rail and the outer (lower) edge of the body by making a cover that is hinged at the bottom edge of the...
• Re: adjusting sliding door height
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 15:47:36 -0700
  ...Was pretty gloomy though for about an > hour when everything seemed to be binding up and all; basically, that pivot > hinge with the torsional...
• Re: Camper Top Transplant
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 31 Dec 1995 15:18:14 -0400
  ...With this low dollar option you get a Westy with standing room, nighttime storage and access to the roof rack. If you want a...
• Re: Lost the post with the cute little vanagon trailers....
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:36:33 -0400
  ...stripped, the weight would come in pretty low, I would bet below 2000lbs. A hinged hitch would be required, basically just like a tow...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 19:15:34 -0400
  ...I used it on the entire contact face on both the upper and lower tracks that the door rides on. Behind the removed body...
• Re: Speedometer ticking noise
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:33:12 -0700
  ...you hear a squeaking door hinge...that's what you are hearing ..one metal surface sheering off molecules on the other surface.. the whole...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 17:28:05 -0400
  ...Both > the >>>> hinge and striker bolt on the van get adjusted. >>>> >>>> Dennis >>>> >>>> >>>> -----Original Message----- >>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: Grey Westy Refrigerator Door
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:01:24 -0700
  ...and have been searching high and low for a grey >> >> refrigerator door + the wooden frame it hinges to. Can anyone point me in >> >> the...
• Re: Radiator install time
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
  Wed, 14 Sep 2005 14:48:10 +1000
  ...The clips on the hinges can be a bugger to remove but you'll work it out. Take note where they fly to when...
• Re: Sliding Door won't latch
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 14:02:16 -0500
  ...Is the door lower in the back? If you lift up does it close easier? Is something loose on the door latch? My 84...
• Re: Oversize Spare tire fitment in clamshell holder question
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Sat, 24 Sep 2016 00:12:17 -0700
  ...requires cutting the rear of the clamshell and > modifying the hinges to lower the rear so the tire fits. Once done the > tire will...
• Diesel engine and tranny removal, 82 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 16:52:27 -0600
  ...This mount will act like a hinge and allow you to slowly lower both engine and tranny together. When engine is on the ground...
• Re: US Plastic was
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 9 Aug 2012 09:45:23 -0700
  ...and hinged lids. Don't know if they'd stow under a Westy seat (my White Star seat/bed is definitely lower than the...
• Re: JT's Magic Bus Project Update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Sep 1995 08:12:52 -0700 (PDT)
  ...You can get a decent lowe-end MIG welder for about $300, and you'll make that back in what you save on shop...
• Re: speaker suggestions for the front doors?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Reinhard
  Fri, 18 Oct 2002 11:08:41 -0700
  At 08:30 AM 10/18/2002 -0400, you wrote: >I want to put some in the lower part of the doors. i don...
• Re: wanted: pass side doka treasure chest door
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:28:35 -0700
  ...Most EU used parts sellers cut the doors off the donors damaging the hinges in the process. Otherwise, buying used on German eBay is...
• Re: Grey Westy Refrigerator Door
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:20:06 -0400
  ...and have been searching high and low for a grey >>> refrigerator door + the wooden frame it hinges to. Can anyone point me in >>> the...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 12:42:47 -0700
  ...sides and top of the hatch seal very tightly, but the lower edge not so much. So I've slid the plate all the...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 16:37:11 -0500
  ...are >>>> mounted at the lower end. Are they attached to a metal plate that >>>> is part >>>> of the poptop hinge? >>>> >>>> If anyone else has...
• Motor is out, but....
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Sun, 2 Apr 95 21:44:54 PDT
  ...Since my garage jack was already under the engine - it had been separated from the tranny and lowered already- I used the flimsy VW...
• skylight kits
  Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
  Sat, 26 Jul 2008 19:40:58 -0400
  ...The hinges and hardware are gone. I have checked out Bus Depot, GoWesty, and The Skylight Guy web sites. While I don't need...
• Re: Lubricant ?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 10 Feb 2008 11:50:24 -0800
  ...one shouldn't "knock" their boots off at the lower slider track (yes I have a "welcome" mat now!) B: one should clean out...
• Re: Storage box ideas for under rocker panel area needed
  Historical mailing list - RICHARD KOERNER
  Thu, 9 Apr 2009 14:36:02 -0700
  I've been thinking along similar lines.� Although mine might be a heavy-duty plywood version, and would be piano-hinged on the long...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 15:55:19 -0500
  ...are :::>> mounted at the lower end. Are they attached to a metal plate that :::>> is part :::>> of the poptop hinge? :::>> :::>> If anyone else has...
• Re: Pop top canvas replecement
  Historical mailing list - Sam Walters
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 08:07:34 -0400
  ...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: '72 engine
  Historical mailing list - David Schwarze
  Fri, 23 Sep 94 8:45:39 PDT
  ...older > bus, it also has a rear deck height about 6" lower. It would be a major > kludge, since you'd have to narrow...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content)
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 8 Feb 2007 00:09:37 -0500
  ...Poptop Raise Assists (Fryeday content) ::: :::Just a quick thought. ::: :::How about a low tech approach. :::An 8 ft. rod or pole (approximately) hinged in...
• Re: List energy needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 30 Mar 2021 10:38:50 -0400
  ...He sent me the lower and the upper. I’m told my current upper one is now cracked and thanks to Jim I’ve...
• Re: Crazy pop-top modification idea
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 4 Jul 2011 15:34:03 -0700
  Or add a smaller poptop on the low end of the existing top. BenT sent from my electronic leash On Jul 4, 2011, at...
• Re: Country Home Camper Tops Vs. VW Camper tops
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 17 Jul 2008 23:59:01 -0700
  ...the way the westy top hinges at the back, and goes way up in front - there's a lot of volume in the middle...
• Re: fiamma awning 10 ft or 11-8 ft
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 17 May 2007 14:09:27 -0700
  ...If the lowered corner had been maybe a foot lower it might have drained. But in fact the center rafter acted like a damn...
• Re: Dometic question. (yes did search archives.... ;^)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 26 Jun 2006 19:39:21 -0700
  ...It is separately switched and does blow hot air, so I guess it does help. - tightened up all screws of hinges and latch. - bright...
• Follow up on stuck in first gear problem in my '71
  Historical mailing list - Scott Allred
  Mon, 21 Oct 96 18:58:10 UT
  ...The top on is 3/4, the center is reverse and the lowest 1/2. The lever, as the rod is pushed in and...
• Re: Paint Shop Reccomendations .... Help!
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 20 Mar 2002 06:33:48 EST
  ...843-330 sliding door hinge grommet 6.25 3.75 3.75 1 - 251-843-356A sliding door hinge grommet 8.72 5.42...
• Re: That IS strange!
  Historical mailing list - william killian
  Tue, 6 Jun 1995 21:38:09 -0400 (EDT)
  ...the front doors shortened but still on their hinges to give access to the lower part of the nose for hidden away storage. bill...
• Re: Info on Westy water tank keys
  Historical mailing list - Thompson, Michael
  Fri, 24 May 2002 13:25:18 -0600
  ...Just wanted to say a big 'Thank you' - great service, great information and good prices (even to the lowly Canadian Dollar buyer). How much...
• Re: Removing A/C in '85 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 11:03:28 -0700
  ...I can pay cash or trade for parts (A/C or >> other).... >> >> > > well im sure you are aware that it will significantly lower the...
• Re: belt replacment...grrrrrr...
  Historical mailing list - robert shawn feller
  Sat, 24 Jun 2006 21:38:27 -0400
  ...You might not need to > loosen the two bolts at the "hinge point" on the right. The tensioneing bolt > on the left is the...
• Re: Grey Westy Refrigerator Door
  Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
  Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:50:47 -0500
  ...and have been searching high and low for a grey > >>> refrigerator door + the wooden frame it hinges to. Can anyone point me > in > >>> the...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Sat, 3 Feb 2007 09:40:06 -0800
  ...Rubber feet keep it from slipping. > > Of course you should carefully lubricate the hinges both at the rear > (they're plastic bushings) and at...
• Re: Comments on plastic repair system/cup holder repair
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 08:43:51 -0800
  ...would the repair withstand being forced over the protruding hinge pins? It did. I put a little silicon lube in the joints and on...
• Re: another victim - pop top lifting assembly weak spot
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Poole
  Fri, 10 Sep 2010 18:23:23 -0400
  ...In my opinion/observation the wear through the cross bar comes > not from the lifting/lowering of the top as much as it does...
• Re: Sliding Door won't latch
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Wed, 16 Nov 2022 12:06:58 -0700
  ...Something has changed. > > Is the door lower in the back? If you lift up does it close > easier? Is something loose on the door...
• FS: 1966 MicroBus {Revisited}
  Historical mailing list - John T. Croteau
  Mon, 18 Sep 1995 18:12:45 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Tizianrot (L555 Titan Red) (Lower Half) Beigegrau (L472 Beige Gray) (Upper Half) Optional Accessories: M114 - Six Hinged Side Windows M430 - Dual Circuit Brakes M025...
• Re: Power output of actual vans? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Sun, 29 Jul 2007 14:38:46 -0700
  ...Re the cone on the rear idea, to fill in that low pressure area, And thus reduce drag, I've always noticed that if...
• Poptop Shocks!!
  Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
  Wed, 1 Sep 2010 16:30:43 -0400
  ...With this setup I can lift the top with one hand and when lowering the top I can park it in any position by...
• Re: 1990 Westfalia For Sale -> newer seats in 1982 westy
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:20:08 -0400
  ...screw caps with the little hinged cover that snaps in place (available in the hardware section at Lowes) covering the screw head-gives a...
• Re: Poptop Raise Assists
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Tue, 4 Mar 2008 13:18:05 -0800
  ...are >>> mounted at the lower end. Are they attached to a metal plate that >>> is part >>> of the poptop hinge? >>> >>> If anyone else has...
• Re: Grey Westy Refrigerator Door
  Historical mailing list - Jared Planter
  Sat, 29 Oct 2016 03:25:53 +0000
  ...and have been searching high and low for a grey > >> refrigerator door + the wooden frame it hinges to. Can anyone point me > in > >> the...
• Re: Lubrication tips one at a time.
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 17 Aug 2015 21:15:35 -0400
  ...I was told to clean and not lube the lower track under the floor. Instead I just keep it clean of dirt. The paint...
• Re: Advice on front collision damage
  Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
  Thu, 4 Jan 2007 13:28:20 -0700
  ...However, the lower part of the front pillar (where the door hinges are attached) is at least a little bent back. One can see...
• Re: Need Bike rack Suggestions ;-)
  Historical mailing list - Richard M. Myers
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 18:18:22 PST
  ...I mounted 2 of the fork units about 28" apart on the lower step of the pop top sandwiching inner and outer aluminum plates...
• Sliding Door Inner Bearing
  Historical mailing list - Tony Smith
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 14:31:37 -0700
  Here is how to save fifty bucks, or more, if you need to replace the Inner ball bearing on the lower hinge link guide...
• Bits for Dworkin's page
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Dec 1995 18:27:43 -0800
  ...sides are ok but the bottom of the lower channel sections are eaten through. Anything can be saved, I'm not sure these are...