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• Replace a sunroof ('72)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Aug 94 21:07:04 -0800
  ...I have a '72 bus with the large sunroof (about midships). One of the cables on said sunroof has broken and now the roof...
• FS: 83 Vanagon with Sunroof
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  Sun, 31 Mar 1996 23:28:01 -0500
  I have an 83 Vanagon with factory sunroof that needs a new home. It has 128k miles, is blue/blue, 4 speed, with straight...
• Re: Quite desperate for a sunroof vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 11:19:03 -0500
  >I wish! But really, I want it so I can open the sunroof, stand on the >middle seat, and bounce up and down. Beth...
• factory SUNROOF vanagon for sale $795
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Mar 2007 09:53:36 EST
  im selling my blue vanagon GL with the huge factory sunroof.. 4spd manual, no rust.. its a '84. $795 takes it. good title in...
• WTB: Sunroof handle (UK)
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Thu, 10 Apr 1997 22:10:51 +0100
  The winder handle of the sunroof snapped off on my 1984 Caravelle GL. I am dreading the cost of a new part. Does anyone...
• Diesel Sunroof?
  Historical mailing list - WVVW
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 07:30:02 -0400
  Did VW ever make a diesel sunroof Vanagon? Just curious... -- Brian '85 Vanagon 7-passenger GL __________________________________ __ /____ ______ ____== ___________\ ___ // | | | | \== \ \\ _____ // | | | | \== \ \\ //______| |______| |______\== \__________\|______ | - | | | | @ |______ _[ ____ __ _ [|][WVVW][|]_ |__] // \\ / \ |___|____________| `---/| () |\--------|| () |---/=)________)=o{}=={ }=={ } _________\__//_\__//____ \__//__\__//____________ __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools...
• Re: Fw: sunroof crank?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 30 May 1999 12:11:14 +0200
  ...sunroof crank? > > >Hello; My wife broke off the handle that operates my sunroof. I have > tried > >the rabbit style, the BMW type, the Jetta...
• Re: Q on converting bus to a camper
  Historical mailing list - Dave Kautz
  Thu, 19 Jan 95 13:42:43 PST
  ...Soooo, if your present bus has a sunroof, you could go ahead with the conversion to pop-top. Dave Kautz
• Re: Sunroof/Moonroof/Marine Hatch
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Thu, 28 Nov 2002 13:02:35 -0700
  ...I bought a good sunroof with TWO latches that would be either side of the duct. This is the important part, because you can...
• Roof racks on non westies
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Sun, 10 Jul 2011 16:14:08 -0400
  I am looking to purchase some roof bars for a sunroof syncro. I need to know what systems work as far as gutter mounted...
• for sale: '84 sunroof Vanagon GL
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 20:23:30 EST
  for sale: '84 Vanagon GL w/ huge 3.5 foot square factory sliding sunroof. 4spd, blue w/ blue velour int. has captains chairs. 7...
• Re: [Syncro] rescue a SyncroSUNROOF from the crusher, RESCUED!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 10:53:17 EST
  from a source at vw i was told that less than 100 Syncro sunroof vanagons were sold in NA in BOTH '86 and '87...
• Re: More crumbly bits -- sunroof nut covers
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:52:10 -0400
  ...decorative plastic covers which snap over the nuts that >hold >the sunroof to the roof are disintegrating. Are these available? These from GoWesty? http...
• Re: sunroof in westie top
  Historical mailing list - Cory Zumbrennen
  Sat, 28 Apr 2001 02:38:15 -0600
  ...I wouldn't alter my Westfalia that way, but if the PO hacked up the OE opening, the full size sunroof would be a...
• Re: last chance 84 Sunroof Vanagon CHEAP PROJECT
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Fri, 14 Jan 2005 11:58:44 -0500
  ...last chance 84 Sunroof Vanagon CHEAP PROJECT Chris, here is your chance to save another PA Vanagon. > Save this awesome potential project from the...
• Re: [Syncro] rescue a SyncroSUNROOF from the crusher, RESCUED!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 17 Dec 2006 21:04:04 -0600
  I have only seen one Syncro Sunroof anyplace ever - in my life, and it was before I ever even became aware of Vanagons. But...
• Re: sunroof?
  Historical mailing list - jim catterson
  Mon, 27 Oct 1997 12:15:43 -0800
  my syncro has two aftermarket sunroofs installed w/ no problems whatsoever. it was delivered w/o a/c but the roofs pop open front...
• FS: 84 VANAGON GL SUPER SUNROOF
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Libby & Denise DeWolfe
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 12:10:55 -0500
  84 GL Automatic w/ sunroof 129k on van 20k on factory new engine (receipts to prove) recent new coolant lines & radiator recent new alternator...
• Re: My Sunroof syncro "drains"
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Mon, 2 Sep 2013 09:38:41 -0400
  ...ve cleared out the 4 drains repeatedly with air, but the sunroof > syncro still likes to accumulate oh about 2-3 GALLONS of water...
• nice vanagon Sunroof van for sale with carat interior
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  Sat, 10 Jan 2009 11:16:19 EST
  this is a clean van..if anyone is looking for a sunroof van. owner has added a carat/wolfsburg interior and the fiberglass bumpers...
• Re: Q on converting bus to a camper
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 20 Jan 1995 09:44:56 -0500
  ...michael >> I think the way Westfalia did those pre-74 pop-top openings was to use a >> sunroof body, without the sunroof. My '72...
• Westy luggage rack sunroof--David's site
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 3 May 2010 10:17:03 -0700
  ...http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/sunroof.htm David, you can change the email in the post to my current one in case anyone...
• Long Lost Bus Has New Home
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Mon, 20 Nov 1995 12:27:30 -0600 (CST)
  I *finally* fetched the '69 Sunroof Bus from its old home (where I bought it two years ago) and delivered it to a buddy...
• Re: Building a westy/DESTROYING A RARE SUNROOF VAN
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Thu, 12 Jul 2001 04:02:49 EDT
  In a message dated 7/11/01 11:51:03 PM Pacific Daylight Time, JordanVw writes: << how would you do that? the sunroof has...
• sunroof under front fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:04:40 -0500
  has anyone out there ever installed a glass sunroof under the front Westy carrier. i remember seeing something like that in an old German...
• Re: reality check: 87 SUNROOF Vanagon for $4000
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 18 Jan 2002 12:34:29 EST
  In a message dated 1/18/02 12:09:27 PM, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: << there were no '88-'91 sunroof vanagons >> Never say...
• Re: sunroof under front fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 21:16:41 +0000
  ...Eric Abercrombie has a nice sunroof installed where the Westy sky light is, and a very sanitary job that he can reach with a...
• Vanagons, bus, Campers for sale
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sun, 1 Mar 1998 22:16:53 EST
  ...sink/stove/fridge CALL or email '84 Vanagon GL sunroof model (huge 3.5'x3.5' sunroof) blue w/ blue int. 4spd, 1.9...
• Anyone want a sunroof for Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Apr 1999 10:26:49 EDT
  ...I have already removed the sliding sunroof and the other pieces associated with it but these are kinda not really worth anything to you...
• Re: '85 Vanagon Sunroof - DUMPING! HELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Jul 2002 00:21:46 EDT
  ...chris '84 wolfy sunroof van (new seal - no leaks!) with carat bodykit and interior
• Re: Syncor chasis & Sunroof Vanagon shell
  Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
  Mon, 27 Jan 2003 00:18:57 -0000
  ...So I'd be better to finds a syncro for the drivetrain or to cut or weld a sunroof into a syncro. I guess...
• Re: WTB: Vanagon Sunroof Panel
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 13 Oct 2012 06:25:51 -0400
  ...The sunroof panel is still here sitting behind my garage ! How to get it to you for a reasonable cost is gonna be the...
• Re: Sunroof Question: Part II
  Historical mailing list - Andy Erskine
  Wed, 27 Mar 96 14:54:14 gmt
  >Could you get a Deluxe w/ a sunroof and no roof glass? >------ > >no > >I suppose theoretically you could get a hard top deluxe ordered...
• RE: vanagon rear window vents
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Wed, 1 Nov 95 14:55:43 EST
  ...Unlike American vans with longitudinal ridges in the roof, Vgons can take aftermarket sunroofs in several different spots. I've mine over the 2nd...
• Fuel injector Hose and Service if needed
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 7 Aug 2005 08:51:08 -0400
  ...http://www.cruzinperformance.com/ Jonce Fancher 57 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 71 Sunroof Bus 75 911S Sunroof 84 Vanagon "Godfried...
• Re: looking for water-cooled Vanagon with sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 3 Apr 2002 09:24:34 -0800
  I have an 84 weekender wolfsburg that has the GIANT sunroof. (CHris Turner has the same rig too). Metallic blue, watercooled, chick-magnet. -matthew...
• Re: diesel vans must be hot!?!?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Thu, 22 Apr 2004 11:48:47 -0700
  <<Yep....sunroof,diesel brings the real loosers out of people. Wait until they go to pick it up..... I bet we see this one...
• Re: How common is the factory sunroof?
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Wed, 11 Dec 1996 20:18:44 -0000
  > >How common is it to find the factory sunroof on a 1980 - 1991 bus? > Quite rare. I'd guess something like 1 out of...
• Re: Build your own synchro westy - how hard is it?
  Historical mailing list - Leif
  Mon, 14 Feb 2000 14:14:37 -0700
  ...and a huge factory sunroof. I have often contemplated putting a poptop on because I would not have to do any cutting. So far...
• Re: sunroof under front fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:46:12 -0700
  ...sunroof under front fiberglass > has anyone out there ever installed a glass sunroof under the front Westy > carrier. i remember seeing something like that...
• Re: Westy Interior Swap- Rear Seat bolts without welding?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 25 Sep 2011 13:45:43 -0700
  ...In the sunroof bus, I had all the > little riser nuts meticulously cut out and welded into the floor. I hope to > not do...
• Re: leaking westfalia sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 25 Jun 2001 14:11:32 -0500
  ...leaking westfalia sunroof > > > The sunroof on my poptop has developed a small crack. I was thinking about > > patching it with fiberglass. Any reason why...
• '84 Sunroof repost
  Historical mailing list - Michael Jarvis
  Mon, 23 Nov 1998 12:58:55 -0800
  ...Huge rare factory sunroof. Sony 10CD, 8spkrs, 2amps, subs, eq. New Wht/blu int. 7 pass. Very clean. Trailer hitch. Tinted widows. $5990 Michael...
• FOR SALE - Sunroof Wind Deflector / Pulsation Attenuator
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 10:23:28 EDT
  FOR SALE - Climair wind deflector for a sunroof Vanagon. Plexiglass tinted smoke gray. Easily mounted, all mounting hardware included. Good condition. $60. If you...
• Re: An AC idea for driving and camping
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 8 Jul 2007 20:36:07 -0400
  ...C-ya Jonce Jonce Fancher 56 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 66 Porsche 912 71 Sunroof Bus 84 Vanagon "Gottfried" 85...
• Re: ebay Vanagon with extra headroom - poptop only - no roof.
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:31:25 -0700
  ...Could be? Did they make sunroof/double door vanagons? If they did, those were probably beefed up? Mr. BZ- I want one > > I'd...
• type 1 rods vs 1.9L rods
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 21 Mar 2006 22:11:37 -0500
  ...thanks Jonce Jonce Fancher 57 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 71 Sunroof Bus 75 911S Sunroof 84 Vanagon "Godfried" 85 Vanagon...
• Re: type 4 vs 1.9l cam followers
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 21:20:53 -0400
  ...or what will > interchange to any other vw product to 1.9L?? > thanks Jonce > > Jonce Fancher > > 57 Single Cab > 66 Sunroof Bug > 66 Variant...
• Re: Has anybody put in a sunroof into a Vanagon that did not come with one?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 9 Mar 2006 09:06:01 -0900
  ...Has anybody put in a sunroof into a Vanagon that did not come with one? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > I was thinking of...
• somebody spiked my coffee!!!
  Historical mailing list - J. Walker
  Fri, 23 Sep 94 14:11:31 CDT
  eurovan is now latest in the family, tradition bearer 23 windows, canvas sunroof, two-tone paint. a volkswagen bus big bay window face, sliding...
• for sale: '83.5 Vanagon GL nine pass. sunroof model $700 bucks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 04:37:56 EDT
  '83.5 Vanagon GL nine passenger with huge sliding factory 3.5 foot square sunroof..rare model... 4spd. white over blue w/ brown int...
• Re: Diesel Sunroof?
  Historical mailing list - Dan Snow
  Tue, 30 Apr 2002 16:10:25 -0700
  ...Diesel Sunroof? >Date: Tue, 30 Apr 2002 07:30:02 -0400 > >Did VW ever make a diesel sunroof Vanagon? Just curious... > >-- >Brian >'85 Vanagon...
• Re: 77 price comparison
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Wed, 14 Jun 1995 13:09:10 -0500 (CDT)
  ...Double-Door Panel General Registry Of Ozarks' \\ \/ // '69 Bus (Sunroof) Volkswagen Enthusiasts \\ //\\ // '81 Vanagon (Sunroof) bhufford@ozarks.sgcl.lib.mo.us \\/ \\/ '61, '63, '67...
• For Sale '84 Vanagon GL w/ HUGE sunroof
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 Dec 1998 19:30:38 EST
  for sale: '84 Vanagon GL 7 pass 4spd, metallic blue, rear wiper, HUGE factory sliding steel sunroof (3.5 foot square!!) interior/exterior in...
• Sunroof Syncro for sale in New Hampshire - $2500
  Historical mailing list - Rod Smith
  Wed, 23 Oct 2002 16:27:58 -0400
  ...Looked a little bit beat up but a sunroof syncro... Phone # on van was 383-9048 (no area code) Van is located in northern...
• 83 Sunroof Vanagon for sale - fixer upper
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Edwards
  Mon, 24 Jan 2005 22:24:43 -0600
  ...Red with white uppers, black cloth seats, 180K, four speed, needs mechanical work but this car has the biggest sunroof I've ever seen...
• Paging Aaron Gerber
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 20:52:33 -0400
  ...Jonce Fancher 57 Single Cab 66 Sunroof Bug 66 Variant Squareback 71 Sunroof Bus 75 911S Sunroof 84 Vanagon "Godfried" 85 Vanagon Westi 2003...
• Re: Carat w AC Sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Mon, 12 Jun 2006 10:45:03 -0500
  ...Mark C wrote: >Has anyone come up with a way to put a roof vent or sunroof in a Carat that has air conditioning...
• Re: model 235
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Apr 1996 13:46:46 -0400
  ...There aren't many non deluxes sunroof splits around, I'd say they are all fairly scarce, whether they came with the 'bastard' motor...
• Re: FS 87 SUNROOF SYNCRO!!!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 01:34:35 EST
  ...162,000 miles > Locking diff. > Large sunroof version > Fog lights on bumper > I have the Projektzwo Foglights (Not installed yet) > Heads were done @ 88...