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  • Re: Window crank extenders
    Historical mailing list - Dave Katsuki
    Fri, 8 Dec 2000 11:02:20 -0500
    ...Window crank extenders > > > > I need to add window crank extenders to clear the new speaker grills on my >82 > > Vanagon diesel. So far I...
  • Key question...
    Historical mailing list - Peter van Marwijk
    Wed, 3 Jan 2001 16:11:23 +0100
    ...Eventually the girlfriend worked something out (pushing with an umbrella against the little handle that holds the tiny window in place (not every vanagon...
  • Re: Crummy Window Cranks!
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 4 Apr 2011 18:25:30 -0500
    ...wrote: > > > >> Gosh, I just push the button and the window goes up or the window goes > >> down; > >> am I doing it wrong? > >> > >> > >> -- > >> Casey > >> > > > > > > > -- > Casey >
  • RE: List Stickers, shall I make them?
    Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
    Tue, 02 Jan 1996 14:01:00 -0800 (PST)
    ...One of the big points >of these stickers, I think, is to place them in a standard spot, on the >rear left corner/window...
  • Re: rec needed: metal fabrication shop in east bay area
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 5 Aug 2005 13:24:00 -0700
    ...Ben, They will simply break your window to get in. You can't put hasps in all the doors or you won't be...
  • Re: Westy Needs Slider Window
    Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
    Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:54:53 -0600
    ...Daughter's 87 Westy, slider window broken in attempted break-in. Needing sliding glass and screen. Also a question: Haven't looked at it...
  • Re: Van-Cafe = Awesome!
    Historical mailing list - stephen steele
    Thu, 23 Sep 2010 03:40:47 -0700
    ...Van-Cafe = Awesome! HA!� UPS was just here.� I got my seals for the left and right side middle windows for my 1987 Westy...
  • Front Bumper Trim Removal
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Tue, 2 Jun 2009 16:15:00 +0000
    ...Ric _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live�: Keep your life in sync. http://windowslive.com/explore?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_BR_life_in_synch_062009
  • Re: DC area split window bus--free!
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 17 Apr 1996 15:31:37
    ...DC area split window bus--free! > > >PLEASE SOMEBODY RESCUE THAT BUS!!!! > >if i were down there i would be trying to sneak off work...
  • Re: Waving Vanagon drivers (again)
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Sep 1995 05:00:02 -0700 (MST)
    ...Only, maybe, 1 out of ten split window care not to greet by waving. I doubt even that many. This may jinx me for...
  • Re: Electric window inop (syncro westy)
    Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
    Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:55:32 +0000
    ...85 Westy etc.... Scott Raymond Holpainen wrote: > My passenger side elect. window stopped working, I've pulled the trim off, > inspected the wiring, tested...
  • Re: Window chrome moulding
    Historical mailing list - John McLean
    Thu, 4 May 2000 10:17:27 -0700
    ...tool plus chrome or black locking-strip and > > redo all my windows. > > Mine is also discolored and ugly and I would rather just have...
  • WTB rear window (AC?) vent
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Davis
    Thu, 5 Apr 2001 21:44:10 -0400
    ...the rear-most 3 or 4 inches of the rear side window, just forward of the vent to the engine compartment. Anyone have a...
  • Re: Window Trim
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 9 Jul 2001 06:49:25 -0700
    ...COM> Sent: Monday, July 09, 2001 6:03 AM Subject: Re: Window Trim > Michael, > > Really ? > No propane in the WD-40? > I wonder what...
  • Re: Passenger window rolls up HARD
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Mon, 5 Nov 2001 16:19:45 -0400
    ...malcolm On 5 Nov 2001, at 14:34, Scott Kraning wrote: > Hi All- > > Anybody have any thoughts on what causes the front windows > to...
  • Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
    Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
    Mon, 8 Apr 2002 18:35:16 -0500
    The screen door/window beading is actually called "spline". Any reputable hardware/home builder type of store carries it. I used a length of...
  • Help needed RE window mechanism
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 3 Mar 2004 11:15:04 -0600
    I'm trying to help another list member get the power window mechanism out of his vanagon. He's been at it since yesterday...
  • Re: microbus is dead NVC
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Wed, 19 May 2004 14:58:17 -0400
    ...The split window buses had charm and were vaguely airplane fuselage like in appearence. I never liked the bay window. I love the Vanagon...
  • Re: vanagon engine conversions vs rebuilt 1.9 waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Sat, 16 Sep 2006 10:52:05 -0100
    ...However, there is (was) a conversion kit for putting a Corvair engine into a Bay window bus (Transvair) and I have most of that...
  • Re: Mechanic in Fresno
    Historical mailing list - Jim Quan
    Sun, 16 Sep 2007 22:45:24 -0700
    ...559.439.3393 2 positive reviews. > bob > _________________________________________________________________ > More photos; more messages; more whatever � Get MORE with Windows Live� Hotmail(r). NOW with 5GB storage...
  • Re: Loose Wind Wings 94 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 22 May 2007 10:30:39 -0700
    ...have to replace the window frame? > > > Todd > '88 WEsty What do you mean by "upper mount bolt"? The wing windows are frameless so I...
  • Re: Friday: Best Stupid ... knobs
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 24 Nov 2007 10:52:04 -0700
    ...Really of little> value when "dating yourself". > > ;0)> > Tom S> > > _________________________________________________________________ Share life as it happens with the new Windows Live.Download today it's...
  • Re: Early Westy prices!!
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 31 Jan 2008 15:40:04 -0700
    ...http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008
  • Re: Powerwindows?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Wed, 12 Mar 2008 18:31:35 -0700
    ...Has anyone had any luck with > an aftermarket power window setup? An OEM setup would be nice but all > the motors are pretty old...
  • vw.microbus info.
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 19 Aug 1996 01:08:33 -0400
    anything related with 21 window buses (i.e. pics, stories, etc.)
  • Re: solution: window rattles
    Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
    Sat, 21 Oct 2000 22:13:05 EDT
    Rather Ingenious solution Bill, interesting to see if it last.
  • Re: eWesty
    Historical mailing list - Michael
    Tue, 8 Apr 2003 00:02:44 +0000
    ew--you ruined a perfectly good westy with WINDOWS? tsk tsk tsk....
  • RE: Help from Mexico!
    Historical mailing list - David I. Tanzer
    Sun, 8 Jun 1997 10:12:07 -0400
    ...when the window and gask= et are ready to re-install, put the gasket around the window frame (you DID make sure the window...
  • RE: Speakers
    Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
    Tue, 15 Oct 96 09:13:00 E
    ...HOWEVER! The trim around the speakers are bit too thick and therefore collide with the window crank. Solution! 1- I ended up replacing my...
  • Re: Rear Brake Drum Removal Suggestions?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:30:13 +0000
    ...http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_mobile_072008
  • Re: Moss removal
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Wed, 18 May 2011 11:11:57 -0700
    ...north side gutter and window trim is the worst, duh, its the > "wettest" > > 2. dust and dirt in gutter and around window ledges really...
  • '59 Pickup Windshield Rubber Installation!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Sep 1994 23:28:04 -0700
    ...Did both windshields and the back window. I was surprised at how differently the windscreens went in compared to the backlight. On the fronts...
  • favorite tools...
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
    Fri, 05 Apr 1996 20:26:53 +2909
    ...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: window trim optional?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 18 Jul 2006 13:41:37 -0400
    ...window trim optional? > 1) Can I remove the old cracked window trim (spreader), or will water > get in around the rubber and cause rust...
  • Re: perfect gift for the VW person
    Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
    Wed, 5 Dec 2007 11:13:59 -0600
    ...www.windowslive.com/smile?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_Wave2_oprsmilewlhmtagline
  • Re: Window Tint Asthetics / Nascar Angels Vanagon Show
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 13 Nov 2006 16:05:01 -0800
    ...Window Tint Asthetics > > > > > > > I'll join the echo of folks recommending that you don't tint the rear > > > window, or if you do a...
  • Re: What is that strip?
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Sat, 30 Oct 2004 12:43:39 -0600
    ...I've had no >> problems with the windshield but just curious if the remaining window >> seals >> might become problematic if I just remove the...
  • Re: Power window switch? Cheap new ones
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 15 Nov 2005 11:19:04 -0800
    ...Power window switch? Cheap new ones In a message dated 11/14/05 9:38:42 PM Eastern Standard Time, jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM writes...
  • Re: Window rubber FS etc....
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Thu, 30 Nov 2006 12:30:24 -0500
    ...Thomas Boyd <tomaboyd@YAHOO.COM> >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Window rubber FS etc.... >Date: Thu, 30 Nov 2006 08:01:16 -0800...
  • Re: Small trip report
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Wed, 8 Mar 2023 15:55:19 -0800
    ...when we arrived at our rental and looked out > the window a bay window was passing along the Royal Mile. Later when > leaving Edinburgh...
  • Re: Which Wind/Rain Deflectors?
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Sat, 24 Jan 2015 21:28:50 -0700
    ...I put a very small bead of black RTV where the deflector met the window channel material on the outside--with the window up...
  • Re: Front Window meassurements?
    Historical mailing list - Mike South
    Wed, 6 Jan 2010 12:27:30 -0600
    ...what is the measurement for the square portion of the front > windows on the vanagons? I am away from my Vanagon thus I can...
  • passenger side power window problem
    Historical mailing list - Francis Bouchard
    Sun, 1 Nov 2009 20:20:47 -0500
    Hi, the passenger power window will go down but not up. Though, it will go up through the driver's control. questions: 1- Can...
  • Bumper Stickers (was Re: Bentley cost?)
    Historical mailing list - Gary Clayton
    Tue, 13 Jun 1995 14:53:27 -0400 (EDT)
    ...PASS ME, MAKE YOUR DAY And for above the passenger side window crank: DO NOT LOWER WINDOWS AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 120 MPH...
  • Re: WTB: '65 Bus Nose, Window Surround, Safari Kit
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 18 Nov 1995 09:07:09 -0800 (PST)
    ...Replacement front, including window surround, for '65 Microbus > Deluxe. Must be in good condition or new. Unfortunately, Wolfsburg > West is no longer supplying this...
  • Re: six cylinder vanagons
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 04:34:38 EDT
    ...A feature that other vans didn't & still don't have - roll down windows all around. Wouldn't it be great to roll down...
  • Re: Window visor thingys
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 2 May 2000 14:32:44 -0700
    ...over the tops of the > driver's and passenger's side windows and keep rain from getting in are > available for Vanagons? > > Keep it...
  • Help with archive searching: looking for driver/passenger window screens
    Historical mailing list - Katherine Maas
    Thu, 24 Aug 2000 07:35:05 -0700
    ...to know anything about screen kits for the driver and passenger windows, could you please let me know? Kath, Rob and Vanita 98 Westy
  • O2 sensor installed and front speaker tip...
    Historical mailing list - Don & Christina Preston
    Mon, 8 Apr 2002 20:28:59 -0700
    ...The tip I have is this, if you switch out your Vanagon window crank handles with the older Bay van window cranks, you'll...
  • ford window cranks?
    Historical mailing list - Scott W.
    Mon, 20 Oct 2003 11:11:37 -0700
    my less than one year old window crank just came off in my hand this morning, or rather half of it did...So I...
  • Re: Power window switches on my 91 Vanagon Weekender repeatedly fail
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Mon, 9 Aug 2004 20:56:41 -0700
    ...Power window switches on my 91 Vanagon Weekender repeatedly fail > First set lasted 13 years. Replacements fail within days (toggle > misaligns and will not...
  • (Friday)Dream van on ebay: Toyota 4x4 Diesel "SurfVan"
    Historical mailing list - P. Stanhope
    Fri, 15 Jul 2005 08:39:25 -0700
    ...just look at all those skylight windows....reminds me of an old 21 window VW bus. Says hes selling for less than total cost...
  • Re: WINDOW SWITCH FRUSTRATIONS
    Historical mailing list - John C...
    Fri, 7 Apr 2006 10:16:51 EDT
    ...The VW power window switches are held into a plastic surround. if the plastic surround is damaged, it will come off your door panel...
  • screens
    Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
    Tue, 9 May 2006 21:10:59 -0500
    Does anyone know where to get screens for the sliding windows? The plastic frames of both of my screens are broken and they won...
  • motronic
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
    Mon, 28 May 2007 01:10:31 +0000
    ...Thanks, Dennis Atkins _________________________________________________________________ Catch suspicious messages before you open them�with Windows Live Hotmail. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT...
  • Re: Looks fairly clean, but...
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Tue, 15 Jan 2008 18:52:51 -0500
    That window crank with the center broken (cut?) out is evidence of a non-thinking person needing access to the screw. Even "if" it...
  • Re: Red light runner
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 20 Apr 2008 10:11:18 -0600
    ...http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_Refresh_instantaccess_042008
  • Craiglsit 77 Bus
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 6 Jan 2008 07:50:09 -0800
    ...Michael 91GL 'Gringo' 1977 VW Volkswagen Transporter Van Bay Window - $4500 --------------------------------- Reply to: sale-525735499@craigslist.org Date: 2008-01-02, 6:37AM CST...
  • Re: Looking for Vanagon Rental
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:12:14 -0700
    ...com/ > _________________________________________________________________ > Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger. > > http://www.windowslive.com/messenger/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_messenger2...
  • Re: Yakima cross bars alternatives
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:59:47 -0600
    ...http://www.windowslive.com/mobile/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_mobile_072008