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• Re: Floppy vent window - Easy Fix
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Tue, 14 Sep 2004 06:06:45 EDT
  A brilliant and straightforward solution to the problem of increasing the friction on the lower pivot of the window wing has been suggested to...
• Re: syncro front mud guards
  Historical mailing list - Dick Wong
  Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:09:15 -0400
  ...I bought replacement stainless steel metric wing bolts, washers, and nuts from McMaster-Carr. Dremeled out the pocket to fit the wing bolt head...
• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 11 Apr 2016 11:26:37 -0400
  ...have yet to see a non-OEM version of the vent wing seal, so to the best of my knowledge this would have been...
• Re: Suburban Heater
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Thu, 27 Nov 2003 23:58:28 -0500
  ...looks like the window with the two wing nuts. once the pilot is light continue holding the red button down for at least a...
• Re: friday - airplane pics
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 06:56:42 -0500
  ...The mallard gear strut is attached to the wing, yet the gear >> strut breaks over and the wheels fold into the side of the...
• PS Hose kit - a tale corrected
  Historical mailing list - Cecil Eastman
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 00:34:17 +0000
  ...Dan Winget <william.winget@VERIZON.NET> > I purchased and installed the Kit Ken sells( Vanagain) I did not have > any trouble at all > > Dan...
• Re: empirical data on heating a bus
  Historical mailing list
  13 Sep 95 10:23
  ...Glancing through the my 1964 owners handbook, the section on heating says that by opening a cab side window or a vent wing the...
• Painting Pop-Top?
  Historical mailing list - Kyle Haskins
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 18:30:02 -0500 (EST)
  ...Any suggestions would be great! Kyle '80 Westfalia "Wake up, your wings have been tied too long" ---Rusted Root--- -------------------------------------------------------------------- khaskins@indiana.edu http://php...
• Re: Wing mirror question
  Historical mailing list - Cullen Stewart
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 14:18:13 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 1:09 PM Subject: Re: Wing mirror question > Hi > We have a mirror problem which is driving me...
• Re: Replaced driver's side front window seals. Report...
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Sun, 7 Jun 2015 19:08:00 -0700
  ...I didn't do the wing window seals so kept that trim IIRC, but the chrome at felt strip area? No. Delete it. I...
• Re: jet powered engine conversion.....check this out..(f)
  Historical mailing list - John Klun
  Wed, 7 Mar 2001 14:13:49 -0700
  ...Where's it's wings? JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > screw the tiico and subaru conversions.... > > check this out!!!!! :<) > > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi...
• A Westy "Utility" question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Mon, 26 May 2003 18:47:14 -0700
  ...When I travel down the freeway I can see this cover soar up in the wind like a wing. Is there anyway to fix...
• Re: Window Vent wing
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 08:53:35 -0700
  .....Only to find out that it has a STOP that will not allow it to swing past 90 degrees to the door..... I feel...
• Early Bus Door Window Frame Resto
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 26 Sep 1995 20:53:34 -0700 (PDT)
  ...The one piece thats is not in the kit (why I don't know) is the piece for the wing/vent window. Duh... Anyway...
• Re: VW 3 : Locksmith 1
  Historical mailing list - Michael Perry
  Fri, 16 Aug 1996 10:28:14 -0700 (PDT)
  ...to engage the catch on the wing handle and then rotate the > handle to open the wing. Tool broke. > Score after the first round...
• Fw: Bus Boys: VW Good Vendor
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 17 Nov 1999 14:32:01 -0800
  ...I was looking for a part they did not >carry ( a right vent wing for my 91 Vanagon) and they referred me to somone...
• Re: any flux capacitor conversions available?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sun, 30 Sep 2001 16:57:05 EDT
  In a message dated 9/30/01 8:50:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time, jklun@GJ.NET writes: << If a plane needs wings, then...
• FS: jetta/golf rubber mats and jetta spoiler (NVC)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 13:34:49 EST
  ...almost brand new. $40 also have a OEM VW rear wing deck spoiler for the '93-'98 jetta complete w/ mounts, ready to paint...
• Re: Speaking of AC and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 20:32:38 -0700
  > > So how DO I get a little more friction to keep my wing windows (Door > vents, Manual AC, whatever) at the angle I put...
• Re: Vent (Wing) Window handle removal
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 21 Sep 2010 16:34:11 -0700
  ...Can anyone tell me how to remove the handle on my wing windows? I've got the below picture and I see a pin...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 12:22:01 -0700
  Looks like a lead washer, formed to suit by the part being inserted. Alistair > On Apr 27, 2016, at 10:51 AM, Jim Felder...
• Re: Sticking sliding door
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Apr 1997 08:33:33 -0400 (EDT)
  ...fasten the rear edge of the inside panel (the fabric panel) and stop that sticking. (Greg somebody has a Gold Wing, not Jim Davis.)
• '70 Clutch Cable Clevis Pin failed!
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 28 Apr 1996 20:31:40 -0700
  ...And a spare clevis pin because the arm could be reversed, two nuts used in place of the wing nut, but without the clevis...
• Please no politics.. Stop NOW!!
  Historical mailing list - Solomon Schechter
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 06:41:08 -0800
  ...The only immoral thing about the Affordable Health Care Act is the response of the right wing to it (for example, the action of...
• Re: my new wing window whistles
  Historical mailing list - BenT
  Wed, 4 Aug 2004 23:41:29 -0700
  ...also, they broke only the > wing window to get in, which i easily replaced with a $25 used part from > volks cafe. the problem...
• Re: Bolo tie
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Tue, 11 Jan 2011 13:35:08 -0800
  ...back that would > give the driver a choice of left-wing, , moderate, right-wing and > various religious and ethnic symbology that could be adapted...
• Re: Space Shuttle- longish
  Historical mailing list - Joachim Beek
  Thu, 11 Apr 1996 15:13:25 -0500 (CDT)
  ...the Space Shuttle is nothing but a > sunroof-VW-bus-with-wings-and-a-bigass-rocket-stuck-on-its-rump. :) > Well, the old lunar...
• clutch adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Rebecca Lowry
  Mon, 19 Feb 2007 18:50:48 -0800
  ...But our vanagon has no wingnut down there. there is a nut where I think it should be, but I'm hesitent to go...
• Re: yet another engine choice - VW "twincharger"
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 30 Sep 2005 22:38:04 +1200
  ...They did lack a bit in maneoverability due to high wing-loading (small wings for aircraft mass ie big engine). Unfortunately for the Germans...
• Re: Larry Corcoran/Project Management/OEI/Corporate/KI-Inc is out of the office.
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 31 Jul 2006 16:50:46 -0700
  ...Robert 1982 Westfalia --- Dan Winget <william.winget@VERIZON.NET> wrote: > oh no > > Larry Corcoran wrote: > > >I will be out of the office starting > 07...
• Re: Window Vent wing
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Fri, 11 Jun 2004 05:46:32 +0000
  ...Window Vent wing >Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 18:44:15 -0700 > >Okay, >Who can I blame the design of my 89 wolfy vent...
• FS: Stationary Front Door Quarter Windows
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Tue, 26 Aug 2014 05:04:32 -0700
  ...These replace the wing windows and do not open. Found on 'L' model vans (often referred to as Non-GL). These came from my...
• Re: What is this?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Apr 2004 11:22:39 EDT
  ...what this is? Dave. > its one of those special editions with wings.. "FlyStars" i think they call them. i believe mr. tan has one...
• Re: Pop-top of carbon fiber
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 7 Sep 2007 18:52:45 -0700
  On 9/7/07, Mark Tuovinen <mst@ak.net> wrote: > > Don't forget the obnoxious muffler, clear lens LED tallights, and tall > rear wing...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 09:43:33 -0700
  ...Vent wing seals? Anybody? I am talking about the same thing is you. The latch setup is a bit different, I noticed, and I...
• Re: I'M IN, YEA!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Dave Brune
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 20:23:59 -0800
  ...OH yea, Wouldn't it be great to see the Red Wings play in the Big House? Kenny Rogers ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dave Brune...
• Re: parts for sale!!! (f) must see!!! LOL
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 19:31:13 -0800
  ...parts for sale!!! (f) must see!!! LOL folks, theres a good deal on a set of vent wing windows FS on ebay now.. ;<) sometimes...
• Re: Need 84 Westfalia Sink Drain Part
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 16:49:18 -0400
  ...The open part of the cup faces up and attaches (by mini wing nuts) to a similarly colored plastic piece that interfaces with the...
• Re: Bears and grey water. Done (F)
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Thu, 19 Aug 2004 19:58:46 -0700
  ...matter, weak coffee, strong coffee, bad coffee, good coffee, right-wingers, left-wingers, do-gooders, harbingers, republicans, democrats, enviro_freaks or tax_my_assers...
• Re: Trans whine
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 8 Sep 2017 10:20:58 -0700
  Make, Model, Year? Steven 91 Westy On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 9:23 AM, Dan Winget <danwinget@verizon.net> wrote: > On my way...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 26 Apr 2016 19:55:00 -0700
  Ken, the latch that keeps the vent closed is held by a screw that fastens through a lead piece. It is perhaps a half...
• don't you mean "�" as in 22
  Historical mailing list - MtnGal ( Debi Tippets)
  Sat, 5 Feb 2000 19:54:36 -0800
  LOOK IN "WINGDINGS" AT THE BOTTOM OF THE LIST OF FONT OPTIONS > I care to know, and even better, I'd like to have...
• Re: friday - airplane pics
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 00:42:02 -0500
  ...The mallard gear strut is attached to the wing, yet the gear strut breaks over and the wheels fold into the side of the...
• stripped oil pan plug
  Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
  Mon, 16 Nov 1998 10:22:02 -0700
  ...At one end there is a wingnut, at the other a flat metal plate about the size of a dime. You insert the plug...
• Re: buying a type 1
  Historical mailing list - Stuart Foley
  Fri, 05 May 95 11:34:02 PDT
  ...Check for paint bubbling especially around the wing area's - this sort = of thing points towards large holes. Check the front inner wing areas...
• Re: Driver/Passenger window seals
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 14:23:12 -0700
  to eliminate/diminish the whistling noise from the wing window I did this... - remove the wind window lock - cut a thin round gasket from...
• Re: What do you infer from this?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Thu, 3 Jun 2010 14:35:45 -0400
  ...Bob Wing 88 Westy
• tips on assembling wing windows for a splittie
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 15:39:13 -0800 (PST)
  has anyone out there done this latly? i am trying to use new WCM glass to frame rubber, but am having a heck of...
• Built in Beverage holders*
  Historical mailing list - Wali
  Sat, 26 Feb 2000 19:22:25 -0800
  ...far left side of the dash board and open the wind wing. Works great as long as you pick it up before you open...
• free '73 bug door
  Historical mailing list - Frank A. Scaraglino
  Wed, 7 Jun 2000 20:16:40 -0400
  ...It does have the wing glass. Free to good home if you pick it up in cary, nc. Call Rich at 919-319-3952...
• I'M IN, YEA!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ken & Sue
  Tue, 8 Jan 2008 22:40:01 -0500
  ...Kenny Rogers in Troy, Michigan near Detroit Pistons, Red Wings and Tigers. Forget the Lions. 85 westie.
• Speaking of the Wing Vent Window
  Historical mailing list - David Etter
  Sat, 22 Sep 2007 22:54:14 -0300
  ...smashed my passenger side wing vent window when he broke into the van. I immediately bought a new glass and dropped it in; however...
• Re: 87 Cruise Control--followup
  Historical mailing list - Bob Wing
  Tue, 28 Dec 2010 19:39:02 -0500
  ...Bob Wing 88 Westy
• Re: Check out this Audi Powered Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Sun, 3 May 2009 14:47:29 -0400
  Looks like they photo-shopped the driver's wing window out. Neat concept though. Dave On Sun, May 3, 2009 at 1:36 PM...
• Re: Need vent window
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone & Marilyn Greene
  Fri, 10 Jul 1998 18:17:36 -0400
  ...The wing windows are the same. I know because I've done it in reverse! Cost me $15 (actualy cost my friend as I...
• Re: Power window Motor
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Thu, 4 Aug 2011 20:45:58 -0700
  ...Stacy On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 7:42 PM, Bob Wing <rawing@ameritech.net> wrote: > It is possible to rebuild your motors. If...
• Re: From Seattle..(No Van Cont)
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Sat, 15 Sep 2001 15:44:28 -0700
  As reservists are being called up, one has to face the sad reality that things have changed for us, whether we are left wing...
• Re: Vent wing seals? Anybody?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 27 Apr 2016 15:45:33 +0000
  ...You can see where water has been > leaking into my van at the base of the vent wing, so something is > clearly not right...
• Re: Looking towards the heavens ...
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 20 May 2011 11:47:23 -0700
  ...Then as is his custom he stretched wings and gently coasted > away. Guess I'll see him tomorrow too. > > Al (birders like to watch) >
• Re: ?? How to Remove Front Vent Latch ??
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sun, 8 Apr 2001 10:28:13 EDT
  ...how is the pivot for the latch on a front quarter window (aka vent or wind wing) removed? Drive out the tension pin, most...