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  • Re[2]: Walkthroughs
    Historical mailing list
    1 Sep 94 13:20
    ...because they had two doors) by cutting holes in the side and adding windows and some bench seats in the back. My bus is...
  • FREE: westy curtains (all except front)
    Historical mailing list - Tobin Copley
    Sun, 8 Sep 2002 15:41:55 -0700
    ...2-piece curtains for side windows (rear-most right side windows, both left side windows) - 1 piece for sliding door (needs loops to hang...
  • Re: Westy Screens, and Westy Screen Repair...
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:15:29 -0700
    ...came up with this. > > I have 2 screen windows for my sliding passenger > area windows. Should there have been a third for the > vent...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 14:42:56 -0700
    ...Sliding window idea >>>>>> >>>>>> For years I've been considering how to make the back windows on my van >>>>>> open, so that my dog can...
  • Re: Any advantage to swapping middle windows?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 13:47:27 EDT
    ...GL slider windows, and the latches are blocked by the AW cabinets, so a pass. side westy slider on the drivers side of a...
  • Parts for sale!
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Sat, 15 Apr 2000 03:10:09 CDT
    ...front windshield/windows privacy curtain rear hatch snap-in insect screen left and right side insect screens left and right side sliding windows and...
  • Re: Ripoff on Vancouver Island
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 2 Aug 2007 19:25:08 -0400
    The sliding door windows are a different size on the '80 through '84s, too (Westy or not). They changed in '85 and were the...
  • Vanagon Models, 1990 - USA
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Sep 1996 13:08:03 -0400
    ...Pastel White, Orly Blue Metallic, Bordeaux Red Metallic (burgundy) Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger...
  • Re: Who makes Side Sliding Window Louvers?
    Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
    Sun, 8 Apr 2001 10:41:25 -0700
    ...Who makes Side Sliding Window Louvers? > I saw a website somewhere where a guy made some Side > Sliding Window Louvers for his Westy. They...
  • Bumps on the roof
    Historical mailing list - Brian Cirulnick
    Tue, 5 Dec 2000 16:44:21 -0500
    ...third is right after the sliding door, and the fourth is about midway through the rearmost side windows area. Now, all are the same...
  • Re: Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 10:54:12 -1000
    ...Front windshield/windows privacy curtain >Rear hatch snap-in insect screen >Right side (sliding door) window insect screen >Weekender closet, side table, rear mattress...
  • Parts - Free for shipping
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Fri, 7 Jun 2002 17:54:17 +0000
    ...Blue GL interior panels - Both doors, and passenger area, Side windows (NOT Westy windows), Rear window (defroster style) Rear lid (w or w/o...
  • reversing sliding side windows
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 27 Jan 2003 20:43:33 -0800
    I've thought about this before for the primary benefit of being able to leave the windows open an inch or so to ventilate...
  • Re: Sliding window idea
    Historical mailing list - Vincent Dow
    Thu, 19 Mar 2015 13:08:41 -0400
    ...Sliding window idea > > For years I've been considering how to make the back windows on my van > open, so that my dog can...
  • Fw: side screen repair
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Wed, 14 Oct 1998 10:22:49 -0500
    FYI...VW dealer's price here in Canada for screens to cover the sliding windows is $134 each!! Roy O. '87 Westfalia (till death...
  • Vanagon Models, 1991 - USA
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 22 Nov 1996 20:10:50 -0500
    ...Pastel White, Tornado Red, Orly Blue Metallic, Bordeaux Red Pearl Metallic (burgundy) Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric...
  • FS
    Historical mailing list - Vwghost
    Thu, 13 Jan 2005 19:51:35 -0500
    Basement cleaning Engine compartment cover 15.00 Windshield 50.00 Rear interior Covers 40.00 black & silver side sliding windows black set 65.00...
  • Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:10:47 -0700
    ...My > > sliding glass windows (the middle side windows) are being replaced with > > solid glass. Though, when they were left open, they didn't seem...
  • Window Louvers(Side sliding windows)
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Thu, 19 Apr 2001 20:09:00 -0700
    They keep out rain, sun, and provide great ventilation, and HEY! they also keep thieves hands out! I have been looking to make a...
  • Re: window screens
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Wed, 18 Jul 2001 07:47:39 -0500
    ...It would be a piece of cake for them to make screens for the front doors, sliding side windows etc. And I also think...
  • Re: Westy fridge fan on, but fridge is off (I think)
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 19:03:30 -0700
    ...battery compartment, and (depending on year) the vents on the rear side windows. M --- Vince S <gipsyflies@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > There isn't a...
  • Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:02:57 -0500
    ...two owners have transplanted sliding *middle* windows into the > > rear... Wouldn't do any good on the driver's side behind that westie > > cabinet...
  • Re: at the wreckers
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:20:05 -0800
    ...all the rear side windows for me? > > Seriously, if someone could think of a shipping scheme, I could use > the sliding door.;-( > > VW classic...
  • one more about the '80 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jennifer Jones
    Fri, 11 Feb 2000 19:25:25 -0600
    ...under _one_ of the side windows - goes all along the bottom of the seal, and on the inside of the sliding door - all along...
  • Re: Microbus side-window modification
    Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
    Wed, 2 Dec 2009 09:52:03 -0800
    ...I thought you were talking about the sliding rear side windows, which *do* look like a nice mod for my US Vanagon, if only...
  • Finally smashed into my van--New York City
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Wed, 29 Oct 1997 11:34:50 -0500
    ...Now I need a new drivers side wing vent (anybody got one for sale?). Also, I have to find out if the sliding windows...
  • 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...
  • '82 Vanagon Body in Edmonton Area
    Historical mailing list - Ed McLaughlin
    Thu, 30 Aug 2001 15:13:39 EDT
    ...Psgr window is still intact, as are side and rear windows. Steering wheel and column, as well as high beam/washer/turn signal stalks...
  • Re: Nice UK Reimo Conversion Site
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Thu, 13 Feb 2003 18:33:28 -0800
    ...my front door windows, I'd rather have a one piece windows for the slider door and the other side... would be so much...
  • FS....84 westy Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Scott Charles
    Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:51:05 -0800
    ...to be recovered ) $ 25.00 for the set ---Side sliding window. $ 75.00. Front vent windows $ 25.00 each ---Custom rubber Floor mats ( front...
  • Parts For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Fri, 26 May 2000 08:58:12 CDT
    ...Westy Items (brown interior)-- Front windshield/windows privacy curtain Rear hatch snap-in insect screen Right side (sliding door) insect screen Weekender closet, side...
  • 1987 Vanagon GL Synchro for Sale
    Historical mailing list - Luke Plaizier
    Thu, 25 Jan 2001 22:46:52 -0800
    ...Will seat 7 in total without cabinets) * Sliding windows on both sides. Insect screen on sliding door window. Work done in 2000 * New Tyres...
  • Re: rear windows
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 27 Feb 2005 15:53:51 -0700
    ...sliding window, of course you will have to wade through all the middle sliders. A UK company: http://www.rainbowconversions.co.uk/windows.htm...
  • Re: at the wreckers
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Mon, 7 Feb 2011 15:39:28 -0800
    ...There are plenty of Vanagon sliding doors for sale in my area. They all have windows. I suspect the will be the same situation...
  • Re: Air Vents on Rear Windows
    Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
    Tue, 31 Mar 1998 18:27:26 EST
    ...Later Vanagon eliminated these door vents and went with the always-open vents behind the rear side windows. They serve the same purpose, hence...
  • Re: Venting With Propane Heater
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 12 Jan 2006 21:39:16 -0700
    ...I always crack the top/roof vent an inch, both side sliding windows an inch, one front window an inch. Allows for some air...
  • Re: [Syncro] Any advantage to swapping middle windows?
    Historical mailing list - justin -
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 14:38:10 -0600
    ...ok.> > Mark> > Christopher Gronski wrote:> > > The drivers side middle window is a direct swap with the sliding door> > on early model westies. Apart from...
  • Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:05:36 -0600
    ...TomV of Aspen has the two middle sliding windows in his Syncro mounted upside-down. That gives you the opening at the rear of...
  • Re: Window tinting
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 25 Feb 1997 23:33:54 -0800
    ...the four rear side windows (actually, it's six because they're sliding), and 50% on the two front door windows. Limo tint (5...
  • Re: Screen for non-camper
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 29 Oct 2009 23:38:04 -0500
    ...I understand that there are aftermarket screens which > can be locked in place for the non-camper sliding windows, and then > there are improved...
  • Re: Side sliding window dressing?
    Historical mailing list - Wil Haslup
    Sun, 23 Aug 1998 12:49:53 -0400
    ...looking in a store/manufacturer that > deals in aluminum storm doors/windows. The listee seemed to have found stuff > that was very compatible. Actually...
  • guide piece for sliding window
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Fri, 2 Nov 2001 04:11:23 EST
    I need to replace the little plastic guide piece that is on the sliding side windows on the Vanagon. It's about 2 inches...
  • Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 24 Jan 2006 14:15:37 EST
    ...two owners have transplanted sliding *middle* windows into the > rear... Wouldn't do any good on the driver's side behind that westie > cabinet...
  • Re: Things that make you go "Hmmmm"
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 11 Apr 95 15:21:05 EDT
    ...the side and rear windows (72 bus)? Mine are > ..rusting/bubbling directly under the hingepin for the quartervent. ...I've > replaced my sliding door...
  • Re: squeek is driving me nuts
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:24:19 +0000
    ...now...think up and down not side to side the long length of the vertical edge of the plastic screen frame is so close...
  • Re: any interest in Doka/Single back sliding window? (rear window, not side wind
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 27 Nov 2006 10:48:48 EST
    ...a custom made rear sliding window for the > transporters? im talking about the single REAR window.. not the SIDE > windows. > it would fit both...
  • Re: reversing sliding side windows fish
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 01:18:03 EST
    In a message dated 1/29/03 12:38:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM writes: > Chris Turnstwitch would know better since...
  • Parts For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CARY CHIANG
    Sat, 19 Feb 2000 17:07:46 CST
    ...left and right sliding side windows Weekender side table and closet Luggage rack (only) 6. Upper (round headlight) and lower grilles. 7. Four wheel...
  • Re: Mosquito Netting Sources Wanted
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Tue, 29 Apr 2014 15:30:58 -0500
    I recently bought a sliding door screen from: http://oldbluesblog.com/store.html Here it is in action last weekend camping: http://dasmotoclub.com...
  • Re: Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 6 Apr 1994 16:21:48 -0600 (CDT)
    ...What I've heard is that the 1995 EuroVan will have sliding doors on both sides and dual (I think) airbags (and the 1996...
  • Re: reversing sliding side windows
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Mon, 27 Jan 2003 22:31:09 -0800
    I got the jalousie windows but I can't build the new frames needed and the one metal shop I went to wants $200...
  • Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 13 Dec 2005 17:03:40 -0600
    on 12/13/05 1:41 PM, Lloyd McClelland at lsm6@NORTHCOAST.COM wrote: > Any list vendors want to put a set of these...
  • Re: Jalousie Louvre window Vanagon retrofit?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 12 Apr 1997 03:09:07 -0400 (EDT)
    ...over the sliding window on the 89 Westy? Also: is there a retrofit window that can fit in the rear side windows to be...
  • Re: reversing sliding side windows fish
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Wed, 29 Jan 2003 14:05:05 EST
    In a message dated 1/29/03 9:29:07 AM Pacific Standard Time, JordanVw writes: << either that or i'll push everything into...
  • Re: Transporter the name
    Historical mailing list - Steve Overmyer
    Thu, 7 Nov 2002 10:05:12 +1100
    ...As Andrew says,a panel van,only with factory fitted fixed side windows. A very common model outside Nth America (& NZ) Cheers, Steve O...
  • Re: window installations
    Historical mailing list - dieselwesty
    Tue, 18 Sep 2001 11:59:47 -0400
    I need some tips on this too as I need to take my sliding window out on the sink side to stop it from...
  • Re: Vanagon glass update: window tint
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Tue, 18 Aug 1998 12:29:40 -0400
    ...My only concern, is taking apart the side sliding window frame. I plain on leaving the front of the Van windows alone. Check out...
  • Re: Ventilation for the Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Wed, 15 Oct 2008 20:00:47 -0400
    ...My > > sliding glass windows (the middle side windows) are being replaced with > > solid glass. Though, when they were left open, they didn't seem...
  • Re: Westy Screens, and Westy Screen Repair...
    Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
    Thu, 11 Oct 2007 18:02:59 -0700
    ...came up > with this. > > I have 2 screen windows for my sliding > passenger > area windows. Should there have been a third > for the > vent...
  • Re: noise reduction sound deadening
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 25 Jun 2001 20:59:45 +1200
    ...to the windows. Put some plastic >rapped fiberglass insulation in the sliding door and that large panel on >the drivers side which seemed to...