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• Re: westy rear view mirror - one solution
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 19:35:52 -0700
  ...the Eurovan mirror stalk fits into vangon socket or do you need to get Eurovan mount and screw it onto headliner area? or is...
• Smelly Interior
  Historical mailing list - Chris Pittack
  Tue, 1 Oct 1996 10:26:08 -0700
  ...How do you get the ALL the bad smells out, how do you clean the headliner, how do I get rid of the carpet...
• cleaners, insulation
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Sat, 7 Aug 1999 11:29:58 -0400
  Dear List, What's best for cleaning the headliner? Also, what's the best floor insulation? I have permanently removed the middle seat since...
• Re: For real? (CL listing)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:48:56 EST
  ...notice the reinforcement bars behind the front seats to keep cargo from hitting them, and the white fiberboard headliner and sidepanels, and the transporter...
• Re: Re-surface bottom of upper bunk flip out piece?
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:41:49 -0700
  ...I went with a reused Vanagon headliner and some batting from the craft store so to absorb interior sounds. On Fri, Aug 29, 2008...
• Re: POT TOP HINGES BOLTS TO ROOF
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 07:44:35 -0700
  ...they just lose and will fall down requiring to remove the headliner to access them ?? > > > thanks > > ed > > > Edward V Barger > edvbarger@mac.com <mailto...
• 1984 Sunroof Van for sale in Ottawa ON
  Historical mailing list - Greg S
  Mon, 23 May 2011 04:40:32 -0400
  ...Interior is almost mint except a few holes in the headliner. Motor was rebuilt recently and seems to run really good. This guy stored...
• (fwd) atl. area; 68 bus fs or trade
  Historical mailing list - Steve Johnson
  Sun, 2 Jul 1995 09:01:32 -0700
  ...wwstfalia camper interior > (wood oaneling and headliner). it is a sweet van that has taken me > on numerous long road trips. it has been...
• 67 Split for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
  Tue, 30 Apr 1996 15:29:16 -0500 (CDT)
  ...new seat covers, the note on the window said new headliner, but I did see a small tear (maybe he's got a new...
• Re: INTERIOR
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sun, 9 Oct 2005 11:24:07 -0500
  ...INTERIOR > IM looking to replace the covering on the headliner panel over the seats it > appears to be some sort of vinyl any ideas...
• Re: Where is the rat??
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Mar 2007 23:11:06 EDT
  ...cabinet..(made a nest in the blower fans) -above the front headliner -in the water tank cabinet chris ************************************** AOL now offers free email to...
• Re: How to remove the inside middle rear view mirror?
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Tue, 12 Oct 2010 19:21:53 -0700
  ...I agree with a nearlier post about twisting the headliner when re installing it though . Stacy On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 7:05...
• Re: 65 deluxe value?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 23 Mar 1996 21:38:07 -0500
  ...Interior? Door panels, headliner, carpet, seats. Paint? Original or primer or somewhere in-between? Any cool gizmos like gas heater, safaris, steering column lock...
• Diesel
  Historical mailing list - Pierce, John D
  Mon, 24 Aug 1998 23:27:59 -0400
  ...body and interior in good shape except for headliner falling down. no rust has A/C and blows cold He is asking $1000 for...
• Re: Anyone else have a sunroof vanagon w/ A/C???
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sun, 12 Nov 2000 05:21:19 EST
  ...the sunroof crank handle is offset - not directly centered in the headliner. it is more towards the drivers side. so when the overhead a...
• Re: UPS is VERY expensive...
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 31 Mar 2005 22:33:17 -0500
  ...Once I sent a vanagon headliner from here in NC to rural Idaho for about $35. Dropped it off on Saturday and it was...
• Re: interior rearview mirror bracket removal
  Historical mailing list - The Westy man
  Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:25:08 -0700
  ...bracket glued in place or mechanically attached? (OK, I'm > being lazy by asking, instead of taking out the headliner and looking :-) > > thanks > Al
• Re: need 81 motor
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Apr 1997 18:27:49 PST
  ...out very well but there was a bug getting a new headliner in one bay and a westfalia getting some engine work in an...
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 19:34:11 -0800
  ...As is, with stock seating my head, 6' 2" above my soles, just scrapes the headliner. Alistair '82 westy, diesel converted to gas in...
• Re: POP TOP POT TOP HINGES BOLTS TO ROOF
  Historical mailing list - LEM
  Sun, 18 Oct 2015 23:35:18 +0000
  ...they just lose and will fall down requiring to remove the headliner to access them ?? thanks ed Edward V Barger edvbarger@mac.com <mailto...
• Re: Door light
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Jul 1997 10:28:16 -0700
  ...is covered by a plastic plate as well (despite it being covered by the headliner). I was thinking of adding another light there. malcolm
• luggage rack installation
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 4 Jun 1999 09:13:53 -0400
  ...ductwork), I was hoping not to have to peel back the headliner and possibly use sheetmetal screws. I figure it will be attached with...
• Re: Carat Snap In Curtains
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 2 Nov 2015 20:38:23 -0500
  ...My passenger side one is 1.2 inches down from the headliner edge, 1.2 inches aft of the point were the door edge...
• Re: [vanagon] odd vanagon on samba....vanagon "carrier"????
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 01:07:33 EDT
  and notice the interior pillar headliner material..its black.. and no rear vent thru side glass.. devinately a odd vanagon.. never seen anything like...
• FS: 1990 2WD Tristar Doka
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Fri, 28 Oct 2005 10:25:00 -0700
  ...Has burl interior, special Tristar headliner, seats, etc. I believe he's looking for ~$13,000. This is the only pic I have: http...
• Re: the drawn out pop top conversion update
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:58:18 -0500
  ...I started on a template for the holes (using my old '82 westy as source). > > Cutting the headliner did give me that "ruining a...
• grit stats
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 5 Dec 1994 08:05:05 -0800
  ...have used it for other than eating (like glueing doorpanels or headliners). Ideally, we should be able to all access your flat-file data...
• Re: Idea for Hat Storage in Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Carter
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 21:09:03 -0700
  ...I removed the front screw in the "headliner" on the driver's side and next to the rear view mirror then screwed it back...
• Free Vanagon Parts
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sat, 9 Nov 2002 11:00:15 -0700
  Vanagon parts FREE for the cost of postage (prefer to ship USPS Priority mail) Glove Box Light Assembly = 1 Headliner Light Assembly = 2 Black...
• Re: vanagon passenger front a/c in a westy?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 20:38:36 -0600
  ...a/c unit from a '80-'85 westy up to the > headliner in > a westy and it totally covers up the poptop latch.. did...
• Re: raised instrument cluster
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sun, 3 Jan 2010 21:59:31 -0700
  "good grief!! those seats sit up high!!! a 6ft tall guy like me would be hanging his head on the headliner.." I noticed that...
• RE: Insulation for busses/vans
  Historical mailing list - Ken Simmons
  Wed, 9 Jul 1997 16:47:04 -0400
  ...Insulation for busses/vans > > Hi all, > > i saw a recent thread on the vanagon list where someone had removed > his > headliner and wanted to...
• Re: installing new luggage rack seals
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Sun, 1 Oct 2006 09:18:09 -0700
  ...When I did my 84 many years back I distinctly recall I did not undo the headliner or the back edge of the luggage...
• Re: 85' Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Feb 2003 13:17:33 EST
  ...I want to get it painted > and replace the carpet, interior panels, headliner, etc. I have seen > several > websites with carpet sets, panel sets...
• Wiper Wings and other queries...
  Historical mailing list - DrCory
  Fri, 13 Jul 2001 17:36:55 -0600
  ...anybody know where to access the wires so I can hook them up? (please don't make me go through the headliner) There is...
• Re: For the Newbies - Vanagon secrets revealed- under front seat
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:39:50 -0400
  ...a piece of > extra front door inner weatherstripping (the stuff that goes up the B > pillar and holds your headliner to the B pillar) >
• New subscriber needs advice on purchase
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Jun 96 10:00:01 CDT
  ...The DPO repainted the headliner to cover up mold (this is the deep humid south). Fortunately, the paint is coming off on its own...
• Re: HOWTO: Installing aftermarket power door locks in an '85 vanagon westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Audin Malmin
  Tue, 26 Apr 2005 09:37:44 -0700
  ...Started by removing the railing above the slider and the headliner. There is a long slot above the passenger door which is where I...
• Rear seat comfort on a Vanagon Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Truls Erik Johnsen
  Tue, 24 Feb 2015 13:21:15 +0100
  ...Thanks for the assistance on my question regarding the headliner the other day. Turned out to be a no-brainer, really. Then: How is...
• Anyone want a '59 bug?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Feb 1996 20:05:31 -0800 (PST)
  ...and aprons are perfectly straight, has all lights (front and rear) headliner, interior, bumpers, etc. All there, w/40hp motor (not running) A weekend...
• Re: extra dome light space?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Fri, 31 Jan 2003 20:53:56 -0800
  ...You can cut an X in the headliner and remove the plug. Then fish some wires over to the driver's side light and...
• Re: differences in '91 westys vs earlier westys
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 21 Jun 2016 11:11:21 -0700
  ...hatch has inside finger latch to open from inside van > -front headliner has added support bracket so it wont sag in middle > -inverter box...
• Re: Shoulder Belts
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 14 Mar 1999 13:53:49 EST
  ...some vans have the plastic phillips-head plugs in the holes, and others you have to feel under the headliner for the hole. but...
• Re: vinal plastic paint
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 17 Mar 2010 10:12:15 -0500
  ...It comes in a plastic spray that perfectly restores interior stuff like headliners. I found a local service that will scan a part with...
• Re: Leaking luggage rack
  Historical mailing list - Jeremy Stovin
  Wed, 29 May 2013 10:45:05 -0700
  ...Then water that goes down the drain holes in the fiberglass can drip right into the headliner area. Mark Jim Lieb wrote: > Need help...
• Re: Westfalia courtesy light question.
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Fri, 3 Dec 2004 14:41:20 -0700
  ...With my headliner completely off I find that I can do a light the way I was planning. I can bring a lead off...
• Microwave install in rear upper AC cabinet area on Westy
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Sat, 9 Feb 2013 14:11:11 -0800
  ...use to prevent hot steam from impinging directly on to the headliner. Pictures aren't captioned yet - the microwave is about 1/4" below...
• Re: What does GL mean?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Mar 1996 21:12:29 -0500
  ...vinyl, and all the metal inside the van is covered with headliner type material, etc. GL does not indicate any improvements in the drive...
• A/C removal
  Historical mailing list - Scott Longing
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 09:53:49 -0400
  ...Is it difficult to remove? Is it an aesthetic issue with holes in the headliner and such? If it is removed, does anyone want...
• Re: extra dome light space?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sat, 1 Feb 2003 00:32:58 -0800
  On my 1989 I installed one and did not notice any existing hole in the headliner. I just measured and cut one with a...
• Re: wallpaper replacement
  Historical mailing list - Thomas D. Hanlon
  Tue, 24 Mar 1998 07:46:52 -0800
  ...still holding up after 7 mos. > > plan on doing same to headliner. > > eric > henning@fp.com > > ps - make sure you buy the good 3m...
• 1972 Bus for cheap
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 95 10:00:59 PDT
  ...Interior panels and headliner are original and intact. Its TypeIV motor is disasembled and stored in the cargo bay. It needs smog and a...
• 88 westy roof rust
  Historical mailing list - MERCER BARRY
  Tue, 16 Jul 1996 15:56:29 -0700
  ...How do I remove that cover to get at the rust and will I have to remove the headliner inside? And further what to...
• rear hanging speaker mounts
  Historical mailing list - Arthur Sauerhaft
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 17:04:24 -0500
  Volks, I recently got hold of pair of those roof rear mounted speakers and I figured before I cut my headliner in my '82...
• Re: Car advice please: 91 Passat. NVC
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Tue, 1 Mar 2005 21:43:02 EST
  ...We've had a number of electrical problems with it and a lot of problems with the plastic trim bits breaking, the headliner coming...
• Re: Thanks for Info was how many bows in headliner.
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:48:21 -0400
  > Now was it Chris who was looking for the rear window bars for > the euro spec Vanagons ? I have a spare set here in...
• Re: What does "GL" mean?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 15 Dec 2001 16:33:09 -0600
  ...The GL also has padded fabric headliner and the L has vinyl. There are other subtle differences if you had the two side by...
• Re: Wand Wash, (little EXPENSIVE VW, (Fun))/f
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 15:44:13 -0400
  ...We paid > particular > > attention to the window seals, the slider tracks for the door, and > to the > > headliner, which I am proud to say...
• Westy Interior Cleaning Products
  Historical mailing list - Tony Peet
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 18:01:19 PDT
  I want to clean the headliner on my '91 Westy this weekend....and all the other sort of "thatched plastic/vinyl material" covering a...
• Re: 16V electronic antenna
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 23 Apr 2000 03:15:07 +0200
  ...Fuba makes > most of them. > > Typically, the amplifier in the base will fail, necessitating headliner work > as well. And the cost of the replacement...