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  • Re: Question about running reflective tint in CA
    Historical mailing list - -- Dan Roberts
    Tue, 14 Sep 2004 15:15:10 -0400
    ...I cannot back this up with a study but I believe window screening tends to make the vehicle look a bit ominous. I travel...
  • Re: replacing window glass seals
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 20 Nov 2013 05:39:59 -0500
    ...The two centre windows are the hardest ones to remove as they are a tighter fit than the others due to the aluminum frame...
  • Re: Locked out
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Hannink
    Tue, 27 Aug 2002 10:14:52 -0700
    3) - If you have non-camper sliding windows, leave one open, reach through it to lock the door you couldn't lock previously, then...
  • Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Wed, 18 May 2005 23:27:22 -0700
    ...I haven't looked at the sliding window assemblies closely. But if it requires pulling the whole thing a la a windshield then I...
  • Re: Curious about my jealousy window;
    Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
    Tue, 29 Apr 2014 10:12:46 -0500
    ...I popped out the old window and the new one went right in, an exact fit. Sooooo, where did this come from? I thought...
  • Re: Window tint
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 27 Nov 2014 13:35:52 -0800
    ...Scratching the film is a concern, but I'm careful enough for that. > The > real question is....How long does any window film last...
  • Re: Door window scrapers
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 25 Jun 2010 10:46:17 -0500
    ...know the part number for the window scrapers [? Rubber strips at >> > the bottom of the front door windows that seal the water out, kind...
  • Re: sliding windows in an 84
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 1 Jul 94 13:42:44 EDT
    > > Hello, > My sliding side windows are making all sorts of horrible noises > now that the tiny bits of plastic that these things ride on...
  • Workshop Bus/Vanagon manuals available (YOF/TII)
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
    Sun, 03 Mar 1996 19:18:42 +2910
    ...restoration only.-------------\ | ---- | | 65,66,67 -21 Window Sunroof Deluxes 58 Binz Crew Cab | | 61,62 -23 Window Sunroof Deluxe 61,62 Crew Cabs | | 67...
  • Re: AC A/C
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 19 Apr 1999 23:21:44 -0700
    >like to read comments about. >Why not put a small window air conditioning unit upstairs in the luggage >well, construct a little template to...
  • Re: Venting With Propane Heater
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 11:21:49 -0600
    ...I let the partially open vent window > provide the ventilation. > > I also keep a battery-operated CO detector in the van with me anytime...
  • Re: FYI: Syncro on Craigslist in Northern California
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:55:49 -0700
    ...Anyone need syncro> > parts? It's not mine.> >> > http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/pts/539095946.html> > _________________________________________________________________ Get the power of Windows + Web with the...
  • FS: Vanagon parts in W. Michigan-Auto trans, Z-bed, WC parts.
    Historical mailing list - George Wietor
    Wed, 19 May 2010 10:05:47 -0700
    ...Water rings - plastic and steel Full-width Z-bed-blue corduroy Engine mount casting Bay Window Jalousie side windows misc. parts, switches, etc. Prices...
  • Re: Vent Question
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Sat, 6 Mar 2010 23:52:43 -0800
    I have an '84 Westy, I open the wing window. Rob becida@comcast.net At 3/6/2010 11:21 PM, Jeff wrote: >Looking...
  • '67 Westy Restoration
    Historical mailing list - joe trussell
    Thu, 24 May 2007 13:57:54 +0000
    ...http://www.kustomcoachwerks.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=2242 Joe T. _________________________________________________________________ More photos, more messages, more storage�get 2GB with Windows Live Hotmail. http...
  • Re: Bentley Manual
    Historical mailing list - sallad
    Thu, 11 Apr 1996 18:45:13 -0400 (EDT)
    ...I have the chrome around the windows, which I know it common, but on the little bump from the bottom, to the top, below...
  • FS: 65 kombi ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 02 Jun 96 20:59:22 CDT
    ...Safari front windows, award win... 1965 VW Kombi bus. Safari front windows, award winning resto. Beautiful throughout. $7500 --------------- This bus is a real head...
  • Re: EV paint finish rust
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 28 Apr 1997 18:44:13 -0400 (EDT)
    ...In 95 I noticed rust arond the window and and small pin holes of rust all over the hatch. rust was also at the...
  • tube bumpers
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Tue, 16 Mar 1999 19:42:34 -0500
    ...oh yeah, are there any kits to convert the rear windows to sliding windows? or any kits to make them slide down into the...
  • Re: Rust around window openings
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Thu, 7 Oct 1999 12:16:41 -0400
    ...Bend over the inner rubber and push the window out. Eric 86-VW4x4 vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler On...
  • Re: Is it safe to pull out the chrome window strips?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:22:20 -0400
    At 03:39 PM 4/5/2001, Don Preston wrote: >My question is, if I pull these about, do they affect the window seal...
  • Re: Rear Window "jailbars"
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 5 Apr 2001 22:22:26 EDT
    ...there in Vanagoniteland, installed the "jail bars" in the > rear hatch window? > The bracket's for the one I have seem to be a...
  • '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: eWesty
    Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
    Wed, 9 Apr 2003 00:40:32 -0700
    Michael wrote: > ew--you ruined a perfectly good westy with WINDOWS? tsk tsk tsk.... *sigh* If you read my copious notes, you'd see...
  • FIXED! was Re: Any easy, low-cost way to replace power window lift with manual?
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Mon, 26 Apr 2004 13:48:21 -0700
    ...diagnosing/repairing/replacing) with the > multiple failure modes of the power windows on our two Vanagons. > > Anyone done a manual winder retrofit? > > Details please...
  • Window weatherstrip replace
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Sun, 11 Feb 2007 14:03:35 -0800
    Does anyone know if the forward vertical felt channel that lays in the rear of the wing window frame can be replaced without removing...
  • Re: How does the Eurovan hood latch release
    Historical mailing list - Darren Lastfogel
    Fri, 18 Apr 2008 21:21:01 -0400
    ...http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_instantaccess_042008
  • TWO '64 21 window deluxe Microbuses for sale!!!
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Sun, 26 Apr 1998 15:48:04 EDT
    [message/rfc822]
  • Re: Keeping Slop off rear window
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sat, 22 Jan 2000 00:52:22 -0600
    Chris, Really! [message/rfc822]
  • Hi anyone ever retrofit.. PW.
    Historical mailing list - Taeke
    Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:31:30 -0400
    Aftermarket power windows. Thanks. Taeke
  • Re: speakers sizes: what fits?
    Historical mailing list - Peter DiFalco
    Mon, 11 Jan 2010 22:36:06 -0800
    ...I have power windows so that hole is occupied by the stock window motor. Best of luck. For pics, I'd search on thesamba...
  • Re: Magnetic Vanagon Window Screens
    Historical mailing list - Robert Tommaselli
    Tue, 16 May 1995 10:59:40 -0400
    ...They have an elastic band that goes around the window frames and snaps that I had to install my self. I didn't like...
  • misc EV topics
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 21 Mar 1996 18:27:57 -0700
    ...Van with louvered windows: was it white? did it have windows on the passenger side? and that big top? if so, it's probably...
  • Re: can anyone beat $180 for a pass side window regulator?
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
    Tue, 20 Jun 2000 12:00:34 -0700
    ...If you actually have a speaker located in the stock position in the door, you will need to mount the window motor with spacers...
  • Re: keeping window rubber in good condition
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Tue, 12 Mar 2002 13:02:54 -0800
    ...I use either with a small towel to hit the trim around all the windows and it really makes things glow. I find that...
  • Re: Power window won't stay up
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Tue, 12 Aug 2008 16:55:49 -0400
    I have the aftermarket power window regulators with motors for $185 if you are interested. As David has said your regulator is broken and...
  • Re: Best Tint?
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Sun, 13 Apr 2008 11:44:58 -0700
    ...And what about the > > > 2 > > > sliding side windows? Do tint shops generally know how to work with > > > Westy > > > furniture and windows? > > > > > > I would like...
  • Vanagon Jailbars (was Re: Metal railing along rear glass?)
    Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
    Thu, 30 Oct 1997 17:40:48 -0500
    ...On the split window buses, they were also in the rearmost side windows too. In '68, the Baywindow bus Deluxes became known as "clippers...
  • Re: What is that strip?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sat, 30 Oct 2004 14:15:53 -0400
    Some have reported that they replaced the plastic chrome strip with rubber spline that is intended for installing screening material in aluminum windows and...
  • Re: Window locking strip trim
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 30 Mar 2022 22:50:33 +0000
    ...Wed, Mar 30, 2022 9:05 am Subject: [VANAGON] Window locking strip trim Hi Vanagon folks,         Can the locking strip around the windshield be...
  • Re: Bad tint job rant / any advice?
    Historical mailing list - Dr.Chris
    Thu, 21 Dec 2006 11:23:11 -0500
    ...There are bubbles in every window some MUCH > > worse than others, the tint is even damaged from the inside on one > > window. > > > > Chris > > > > On...
  • Re: how to cool a poptop?
    Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
    Thu, 11 Jun 2015 23:15:33 +0100
    FWIW, I had my tint shop instal a relatively new ceramic tint on the inside of the front window. It reduced the infrared by...
  • Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 19 May 2005 06:31:48 EDT
    ...Surely there's someone here who's actually pulled a side window, no? Anyone? The sliding side windows are the hardest ones to remove...
  • Re: Cabin Air Flow
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Wed, 2 May 2012 22:06:12 +0000
    Exactly what I was thinking and why I ordered a set of those windows earlier this week. These later model vents? Do they vent...
  • Fw: Re: Safari type window?
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Tue, 10 Aug 1999 08:56:02 -0500
    ...Safari type window? |Mark & Kate Sheflo wrote: | |> Has anyone attempted to make a safari type window for the rear window |> of a Westy. Hinged...
  • OEM vs. FLAPS window cranks?
    Historical mailing list - dave bowers
    Sun, 25 Aug 2002 15:12:14 -0700
    Hi Folks, I recently had to replace a window crank on the passenger side of my 1986 Westy. Rather than order it online & pay...
  • Anyone ever carry a Vespa INSIDE a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:15:49 +0000
    ...Has anyone on the list ever transported a Vespa inside their Westy? If so, how did it fit? Ric _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live: Keep your friends...
  • Re: Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 06 Apr 1994 10:03:43 -0500 (EST)
    ...They had three windows on either side of the passenger compartment, usually cloth seats and trim. The idea for the kombi was that you...
  • RE: sliding door vent window
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Fri, 09 Feb 1996 09:22:00 -0800 (PST)
    >So NOBODY on the list knows anything about removing/installing the >sliding door vent window? Wow. Well, you can remove it with a large...
  • Old Bus Review/Wannabusers
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 31 Dec 95 13:50 CST
    ...FYI, 21 split-window buses, 7-bay window and 2-Vanagons are listed for sale all over the USA. I saw a few names...
  • Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Sep 1995 17:05:46 -0700
    ...And Bay windows buses are cool.. but.... not that cool. >And Vangons... well, they're nice, but I think I'll cut mine into...
  • Re: Anybody have an extra moulding strip?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sun, 22 Aug 1999 04:23:35 +0200
    ...The Cs (like mine) had black strips, no chrome around windows and black bumpers, while the CLs and GLs had chrome strips, chrome around...
  • Re: anti roll bars
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 10 Mar 2002 15:48:40 +1200
    ...You got that right!!! Friends don't let friends do Windows Macs rock...Windoze wobbles
  • Dameware? NVC
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 1 Aug 2003 19:00:17 -0500
    ...Is this it? I tried the Windows Update route to patch up the holes (as instructed) but a couple of updates would not install...
  • Re: Need a screen for sliding door sliding window.
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 22 Jul 2003 10:52:28 -0400
    ...The camper side windows were specifically designed to accept the screens. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll...
  • Re: whistling vent window fix?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 31 Oct 2005 10:23:05 -0600
    ...whistling vent window fix? > Black electrical tape will fix it, and disguise the fix till > summertime.Tape the perimeter of the triangular frame on...
  • Re: rear wipers
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Tue, 13 Feb 2007 14:56:56 -0800
    On 2/13/2007 12:26 PM Maggie Dew wrote: > Umm, you guys use the back window to see out of? > For me, the...
  • Who's going to Buses by the Depot in PA?
    Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
    Wed, 1 Oct 2008 20:17:26 -0400
    ...Learn 10 hidden secrets of Windows Live. http://windowslive.com/connect/post/jamiethomson.spaces.live.com-Blog-cns!550F681DAD532637!5295.entry?ocid=TXT_TAGLM...
  • Van painting cost
    Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
    Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:22:14 -0600
    ...They removed the windows, did the body and paintwork, then replaced all the window seals and windshield seal when reassembling. I found and acquired...
  • Re: Door vents
    Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
    Sat, 30 Aug 1997 04:56:49 EDT
    ...It's probably because NOT ALL Buses 68-79 and Vanagons thru 1987 have Air Conditioning (& 88-91's using those Rear Side Window...