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  • Re: MatchBox bus.
    Historical mailing list - Dan Geer
    Thu, 09 Nov 1995 22:37:07 -0500
    There were a couple different 'camper-like' split window bus matchbox cars. I seem to remember a greenish one and later a silver one...
  • Heated rear window on Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
    Sat, 19 Oct 1996 19:25:13 +0100
    ...The PO has left a heated rear window with one wire attached to the heating elements. This wire disappears into the rear hatch. Would...
  • Re: Rear Hatch Screens Now Available (Was Re: New Item Available Posted 6-12)
    Historical mailing list - William A. McKinley
    20 Aug 96 13:15:25 EDT
    >Is there such a thing as a window screen for the driver side and >passenger side front windows? (sliding/velcro?) If so, where can...
  • Re: outside road noise
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Mar 1999 00:14:01 EST
    John, first be sure that all of your door seals and window seals are in good order. These can make some racket if they...
  • window gaskets
    Historical mailing list - Jim Fritz
    Fri, 28 May 1999 09:23:20 -0500
    Volks, The weatherstripping around the driver and passenger windows on my 89 Westy have seen too much Texas sun (PO) and have cracked and...
  • Re: Keys locked in van
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sun, 8 Jul 2001 19:49:45 -0400
    ...down on the window lock and slide the window open. Jere 90 GL 88 GL>>
  • Re: Window Trim...
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sat, 7 Jul 2001 06:18:05 -0500
    John, Negative on the window trim being installed, prior to the glass. The chrome bead spreads the rubber, and makes the installation of the...
  • will repair broken power window motors
    Historical mailing list - dawn
    Sat, 14 Jul 2001 14:09:14 -0400
    Hi list Just to let you all know I can now repair all broken power window motors. You send to me the broken part...
  • Power window conversion
    Historical mailing list - David Orozco
    Tue, 4 Dec 2001 08:12:20 -0800
    Does anyone know where I can get some information on how to convert my front door windows to a power operation? Can anyone on...
  • Re: window crank
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Mon, 29 Apr 2002 08:06:13 -0400
    ...I need to remove the window crank and after I pull off the plastic cover, I find the screw, which I remove. Not wanting...
  • Re: Removing interior heat (was window tint physics)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Sun, 9 Mar 2003 15:08:16 -0800
    ...let the hottest air out of the top, but where would the > replacement > air come in if you didn't open your windows? Anyone? >
  • Re: back window - inside wide angle film
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 16 Feb 2003 13:05:56 +1300
    ...I wouldn't so obstruct my back window! -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans St, Dunedin 9001, New Zealand <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> Seashell...
  • Re: Window Handles - VW vs Taurus
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Wed, 6 Oct 2004 00:09:44 -0400
    ...Rodgers wrote: > I seem to remember that someone said that Taurus window handles fit the > Vanagon and make really good replacements. > > Anyone got the...
  • Re: fun Vanagons in Belgium
    Historical mailing list - pete or nancy owsianowski
    Mon, 16 May 2005 20:45:40 -0500
    ...bay-windows. > Only one Vanagon Westy. > > Here are some fun Vanagons: > http://jones.colorado.edu/jones/Vanagons/ > I did see one bay-window tricked...
  • Re: What is the smallest Air Conditoner
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Tue, 25 Jul 2006 08:40:38 -0700
    John is right, I also use one of the Walmart small window units, cost $78.00, made a little wooden stand, with a support...
  • Re: front window sprayers
    Historical mailing list - bob bob
    Mon, 21 May 2007 11:19:24 -0700
    ...I'm having trouble with one of the front window sprayers for cleaning the windshield and wondering how do you get at them. Are...
  • Re: BZ shelf
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Wed, 9 Apr 2008 14:04:37 -0600
    ...http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/connect_your_way.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_messenger_video_042008
  • washer fluid won't work
    Historical mailing list - Jenny Fontaine
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:26:54 -0500
    ...http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_family_safety_072008
  • Overhaulin' VW Van Episode Repeat
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Thu, 24 Jul 2008 11:24:23 +0000
    ...http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_mobile_072008
  • Window and Middle Track Rust repair.
    Historical mailing list - Markus Benne
    Sun, 7 Feb 2021 12:37:05 -0500
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  • Re: window scoop
    Historical mailing list - Marius Strom
    Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:05:18 +0000
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  • Re: NLA VW Parts
    Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
    Mon, 1 Nov 2010 19:45:42 -0700
    The nylon gliders on the sliding side windows. Mark
  • Re: 4WD Breadloves
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Sep 1995 10:06:53 -0400
    yeah the 4WD bubble window never made it to production :(
  • Air Conditioner Window Mount
    Historical mailing list - Fredrich Hesterberg
    Sat, 2 Aug 2003 10:40:03 -0500
    Fred http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/Airco.htm
  • Re: Bassackwards Bay Window
    Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
    Thu, 7 Jan 2010 07:54:35 -0500
    ...Re: [VANAGON] Bassackwards Bay Window There was another this past year with 2 guys traveling across the US. It looked good but can not...
  • Re: Front door speakers and window crank
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 10 Nov 1994 16:41:05 -0500 (EST)
    ...It's > the window crank that makes things difficult. I was thinking of replacing > the window crank with one that is just slightly shorter...
  • Re: rear view mirrors - samba thread
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:59:42 -0400
    ...A small negative fresnel lens near the bottom center of the rear window lets me see a nice wide view of what's behind...
  • Re: ? Power Window Switches?
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Mon, 26 Aug 2002 11:25:20 -0400
    ...Re: ? Power Window Switches? I only need replacement power window switches for a Vanagon; I do not need the pleasure of passing a thick...
  • Re: LED tail lights etc
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 13:10:37 -0500
    ...STOP, mount it right in the > lower middle of the back window. > > On 28 Jan 2003, David Brodbeck wrote: > > > On Tue, 28 Jan 2003...
  • Re: does anyone make the old evaportive window mount coolers anymore?
    Historical mailing list - Rex Merriweather
    Tue, 16 Mar 2004 13:38:52 -0800
    ...does anyone make the old evaportive window mount coolers anymore? > Hi all, > > planning a trip to the desert with an '87 vanagon with no...
  • Re: Window-Driver side door
    Historical mailing list - John Graham
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:37:39 -0400
    ...the door that is part of the guide system for the window. this litttle bit of guide appeared to be glued to a part...
  • Re: Question about running reflective tint in CA
    Historical mailing list - JD Foster
    Wed, 8 Sep 2004 16:16:36 -0700
    ...This was in a Pontiac Grand Am in which I had the back window dipped and the rear side windows filmed. JD Bruce Nadig...
  • Busses in the Bushes... kinda long...
    Historical mailing list - Jon Hathaway
    Wed, 05 Jun 1996 12:40:11 -0400
    ...latches for pop-out windows GC... Jailbars in rearmost windows complete and VGC Floors in GC couldn't look under it due to Huge...
  • Re: 50 50 slider in a Westy?
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:47:36 -0700
    ...Eastern Daylight Time, albell@SHAW.CA writes: > You can use the stock screen, I do with my 50/50 windows. You just can't...
  • switching out from chrome to no chrome
    Historical mailing list - gary hradek
    Mon, 16 Mar 2015 22:11:15 +0000
    ...The outers are different if you have the chrome trim around the windows. The scraper seal that is made for the chrome trim must...
  • Alarm with power door locks?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 21 Apr 2012 19:31:49 -0700
    And maybe power windows too. What have folks done to upgrade their early Vanagons for the era of car prowlers? I can take my...
  • falling tree branch broke non-sliding portion of drivers-side middle window. thoughts on where to find replacement please.
    Historical mailing list - Sudhir Desai
    Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:26:40 -0400
    ...so i pose to you, do you know where i can find the non-sliding portion of the left-side middle window? Thanks in...
  • window cranks
    Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
    Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:30:45 -0600
    >>Does anyone have or know where I can get at a good price the original >>window >>cranks, not the after market ones for my...
  • Re: Supporting tranny
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 19 Jul 1995 14:40:06 -0400
    The deal is that on all buses with a type IV engine you don't need to support the tranny. (also on split windows...
  • obscure parts for my 71 :)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 30 Dec 1996 14:46:55 -0500
    ...window crank (round, black knob) for the window for the above door And: Light casing for the rear liscense plate light. And does anyone...
  • Re: wide angle rear window plastic things?
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Sat, 22 Aug 1998 00:51:04 -0400
    ...source for those plastic square pieces that fit on >your rear window and have the concentric circle grooves to allow you to >view a...
  • Weekly statz/ Re: Bios Comments
    Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
    Mon, 30 Oct 2000 20:14:47 EST
    ...ibuyvws @ aol.com Jersey Shore 87 Wolfsburg Edition Vanagon/Money Pit 65 21 Window Deluxe Bus 00 Dodge Ram 1500 Company Van(all expenses...
  • Re: nd help locating vendor of window vent shades
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Tue, 14 Nov 2000 21:47:38 -0500
    ...that you can keep the rain out and still leave the >window open. Sorry for the WOB but I cannot remember who it was...
  • Re: ? Rear Plastic Vent ?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Sun, 8 Apr 2001 10:39:45 EDT
    Another window question. Does anyone know if the plastic vents mounted on the trailing ends of the rear side glass of '86 and newer...
  • Re: Chrome Window Strips (again)
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
    Thu, 23 Aug 2001 09:23:00 -0700
    ...good-bye," > > terrence, you are the weakest link. > > i used black window screen strips to replace my chrome strips (mandatory > content). cheap cheap. available...
  • Re: Wind wing whistling
    Historical mailing list - Lew Sutphin
    Tue, 29 Oct 2002 14:48:13 +0000
    ...I didn't think much of it until I closed the window - then that irritating whistling started. I put two and together together and...
  • Re: Beat the heat portable AC unit for vanagon $77 bucks
    Historical mailing list - phil cain
    Thu, 30 Jun 2005 17:43:10 -0700
    ...Have a little window platform that holds the air-conditioner in the drivers window and foam rubber that fits around the unit to seal...
  • Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed
    Historical mailing list - Rob Campbell
    Mon, 28 Aug 2006 21:19:10 -0700
    ...window curtain by putting the top edge "inner" snaps on the curtain where the "outer" corner snaps would go normally (the "side" window parts...
  • Oil Filters
    Historical mailing list - william landsman
    Thu, 17 May 2007 11:26:00 -0700
    ...Thoughts? Regards, William _________________________________________________________________ More photos, more messages, more storage�get 2GB with Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid...
  • Re: WTB power window motor driver's side
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 2 Nov 2009 19:17:04 -0800
    ...WTB power window motor driver's side > > > > > > Hi, > > I have an 89 Westy Syncro and have to replace the power window motor on > the...
  • Re: Window cranks
    Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
    Sun, 5 Jul 2026 16:23:16 +0000
    ...Anyway since I can't see your orig post if your looking for replacement OE window cranks there are some on the Samba classifieds...
  • Re: Window tint
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Fri, 28 Nov 2014 11:12:31 -0700
    > How long does any window film last no matter how well you > take care of it. Obviously, climate has a lot to do with...
  • Re: Ready to Cry Wolf: 91 Carat Wolfsburg Edition?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 9 May 1997 08:02:05 -0400
    ...I even got a copy of the window sticker from the owner and >it does not even mentiuon WLE on th sticker. What color...
  • Re: Doors hard to latch when windows closed
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Thu, 5 Oct 2000 16:54:37 EDT
    In a message dated 10/5/00 8:19:02 AM, ingalls_mark@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << If my windows are shut my doors are...
  • Re: Vanagon "chrome" window molding question
    Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
    Thu, 5 Jul 2001 17:47:26 -0400
    I replaced it on my windshield with the gray round piping used to put screen in storm doors and windows. It was a larger...
  • Re: Spiffing up the sliding glass frames
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Wed, 18 May 2005 19:45:01 -0700
    Well, I've never actually pulled the side windows, but as far ar I can tell it looks about the same as a windshield...
  • Re: SoCal Window Tint Referrals
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sun, 22 Mar 2009 09:51:55 -0400
    ...of window-tinting a Westy, but not 100% >> convinced. >>> Is there anyone in the Southern California area who has had their WESTY >>> windows tinted...
  • Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!!
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Wed, 10 Sep 2003 10:51:38 -0700
    ...I have seen many beach residing >Vanagons with bad rust bubbling up on the bottom edge of any or all of >the windows. I...
  • Re: The two kinds of Vanagon owner..
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
    Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:47:40 -0500
    The bay window was my very first "I've seen the light" moment with VW vans. When I discovered it (at 15 or so...
  • Fwd: Vanagon Sunroof air deflector bubble wanted
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 10 Jun 1997 22:55:53 -0400 (EDT)
    ...They also make the Vanagon front drivers and passender window tinted plexiglass "vent shades" or whatever they're called that lets you keep the...