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• Re: westy cabinets trial fitting in syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 12 Aug 2010 21:36:19 EDT
  ...i removed my stock vanagon mirror and installed a mirror from a '93 eurovan... mirror glass is same size as the vanagon one, too...
• Re: OEM Vanagon Side Mirrors $19.95
  Historical mailing list - David Katsuki
  Thu, 03 Apr 1997 18:20:16 -0500
  Ron, Can you get the heated (power) mirror glass replacement pieces for (for instance...) an 87? Mine has the creeping silver-eating edge fungus...
• Re: Fw: Breakdown on the side of the door
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 10:28:36 EST
  ...Adjust the mirror. >> dont know if all of you realize, but the original poster of this was talking about a power mirror....completely different...
• Floppy side mirror
  Historical mailing list - Donna Cassano
  Mon, 22 May 2000 11:20:49 -0400
  Greetings Volks, My '84 Westy has a floppy passenger side mirror. I have taken it off and tightened the nut underneath, which seemed to...
• Re: wanted: used driver power mirror
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 17 Feb 2004 10:57:52 -0800
  ...used driver power mirror Hello I am looking for a used driver side power mirror. Preferrably with the whole wiring harness in tact. I...
• Re: Vanagon Mirror replacement Option
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 12:52:03 -0500
  Not easier but it's hard to find late model mirrors for less than $75 each. Not much savings but some. On 10/3...
• Re: Rear View Mirror Replacement
  Historical mailing list - G Challis
  Sun, 19 May 2002 11:17:07 -0700
  FWIW, there are rearview mirrors available with compass and outside temp. displays built-in: http://www.donnelly.com/shopdonnelly/comptempmirror.asp A bit pricey...
• Redid side mirrors and tinted windows...
  Historical mailing list - Lee Roesner
  Wed, 21 May 2003 10:57:08 -0700
  Hi Folks, Well, I finally got tired of looking into my heated side mirror and seeing all that corrosion on the mirror so I...
• Re: rear view mirrors - samba thread
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:18:41 -0700
  I posted in that Samba thread.� Not all of us have access to early bay Westy parts vans which have those mirrors still intact...
• Re: Convex mirror dot placement
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:53:30 -0700
  ...Thursday, October 13, 2011, 1:21 PM Any opinions on best location (and size) of those convex mirror dots?� � This is for power mirrors...
• Re: Taking electric mirror's off the door
  Historical mailing list - Werner Schink
  Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:56:53 -0700
  Peter, Unhook the wires from the mirrors and pull them through to the inside. The plug definitely won't fit. Werner -----Original Message----- From...
• Replacing Stock 82 Van mirrors w/stronger model
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 10 Apr 95 17:31:33 PDT
  I have an '82 Vanagon w/side mirrors that cant stay put in winds over 70 mph (i.e. 10mph headwind while going 60...
• Re: anyone have mirrors for sale?
  Historical mailing list - Matt Ratto
  Tue, 4 Feb 2003 03:04:33 -0800
  ...anyone have mirrors for sale? > I need a new drivers side mirror and an interior rearview mirror. If anyone > has either of these for...
• side mirror
  Historical mailing list - moonwoodfreeze
  Thu, 4 Jan 2001 09:14:44 -0500
  hello all, the glass part of my passenger side mirror fell off recently. luckily the wires kept it from falling completely off and smashing...
• Re: Re; Permanent Door Mirror Repair
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 11:28:22 -0600
  ...Zeno, you could possibly grasp the poosible concept of removing and replacing the problimatic mirror mount hex bolt. All this is doing is replacing...
• Re: Outside mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 19:14:22 -0700
  At 03:39 PM 4/28/98 -0700, you wrote: >Broke my passanger side mirror.I have a 83 >Vanagon also ex-cal.Please...
• Re: Permanent Door Mirror Repair
  Historical mailing list - Jonathan Farrugia
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 16:43:57 -0500
  my solution to floppy mirrors has always been to cross drill the original post and put a roll pin in it so that the...
• Re: beauty spotted
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Wed, 21 Feb 2007 23:03:26 -0800
  If you're taking a poll, my Mom's Bordeaux Red '91 has black mirrors, as does my friend Patrick's Silver one. Jake...
• Re: Replacing Stock 82 Van mirrors w/stronger model
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Apr 1995 08:18:41 -0700
  >I have an '82 Vanagon w/side mirrors that cant stay put in >winds over 70 mph (i.e. 10mph headwind while going 60...
• Re: side mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Jan 1997 22:37:53 -0500
  Hi all, Once the following happens to the mirror you can drill completely through the mirror arm in the same axes as the original...
• Convex sde mirror for early Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:56:47 -0700
  ...Is it possible to put the glass from the power mirror into the non-power shell? Can junkyard power mirrors be fitted instead (without...
• power mirror question
  Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
  Sat, 2 Dec 2006 16:21:46 -0500
  hey all, can you retro fit non power mirrors on the door where power mirrors used to be? are the holes on the door...
• Re: What do I need to do about this mirror!!!
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 23 Jul 2003 08:27:07 -0600
  My original mirrors were just oxidized and the driver's has a small crack in the plastic repaired with a little glue. I bought...
• Whats with the Side Mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
  Sat, 2 Jul 2011 12:17:12 -0700
  My side mirrors do not stay in place. Closing the door moves them, the wind of a passing truck can lay one flat! I...
• Re: Power Mirror Install--What to do, about the bottom screw?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 May 2004 15:09:48 EDT
  ...I've only > had the power mirrors on for about a month, but a Westie I knew well had > them mounted this way for...
• Re: "Truck" mirrors for Westy?
  Historical mailing list - richard lumb
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 09:11:55 +0000
  Joe, I use mirrors from an LT series truck on my '86 Westy, which _almost_ meet your spec: two holes are required on the...
• Re: NonOEM power mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 May 2000 09:50:25 EDT
  ...we each have our own tastes i think the vanagon power mirrors are very good looking and are so big they give you a...
• Power mirrors How much new anybody!
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Mon, 18 Sep 2000 22:18:53 -1000
  Power mirrors How much new anybody! $ ? Dan
• Re: Power mirrors on an '85?
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Wed, 5 Sep 2012 15:41:45 -0700
  ...Power mirrors on an '85? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Wednesday, September 5, 2012, 3:25 PM These mirrors are brand new, and...
• Re: outside mirrors
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 29 May 2006 15:32:16 -0700
  > Anyone familiar with the reproduction mirrors offered at: > > http://tinyurl.com/l2ltd > > Quality? > I can't say for sure that those are the same...
• Re: Painting door handles - now mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 09:16:43 -0700
  Curt Newsome wrote: >Is there any alternative to replacing my graying >mirrors? I assume being plastic and having a larger >surface area complicates the...
• Re: Product review Bus Depot Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 18:26:01 -0400
  I have those mirrors too and I agree! They give a much more vertical view so you can see down the side of the...
• Re: Side view mirrors, was: cheap exterior mirrors and pet peeves
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 6 May 2002 12:19:36 -0700
  Don't waste your time moving that rear view mirror. Get one of those plastic back up films that are made for campers wanting...
• Loose Exterior Mirror Fix
  Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
  Tue, 1 Aug 2000 14:21:14 -0600
  Jeff and Fellow Listers, In a real feat of engineering horror, the stud coming out of the base of the mirror is threaded on...
• Re: mirrors won't stay in place on 84
  Historical mailing list - Dave Caston & Sherrie Payne
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 13:17:31 -0500
  >Also, my side mirrors are having trouble staying in place. Is there a way to >tighten those? You can remove the two phillips screws...
• Power Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Steve & Liz Fallin
  Tue, 3 Jun 1997 20:03:52 +0000
  Recently I have been tracking a thread on Kelly Bauman's power mirror woes. This thread got me thinking (danger ahead!!! look out!! ) why...
• Re: 84 westy mirror
  Historical mailing list - gerry rafferty
  Mon, 5 Jun 2000 12:27:16 -0700
  ...84 westy mirror > I have used 3" round convex stick on mirrors on both sides for years > and wouldn't drive without them. I...
• 84 westy mirror
  Historical mailing list - Steve Suprata
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 05:31:18 -0700
  roch roch, If you need the regular mirror try a salvage yard. They should have some vanagon If you need an additional mirror to...
• repost: anyone taken a power mirror appart and back again?
  Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 05:25:12 -0700
  ...The nut securing the bolt serving as the swivel of my power mirror's main body to the part attached to the door came...
• 87 Westy Tranny and Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Wade Ebert
  Thu, 26 Aug 1999 20:28:56 -0500
  ...Upon further investigation found wires severed AGAIN at the mirror bases. Arrrgh! Took apart mirrors tonight. Found one of the adjuster assemblies to have...
• Re: passenger electric mirror not working, continued
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sun, 27 Jan 2002 17:46:36 -0600
  Vanagon Man wrote: > > Volks, > > I moved the mirror by hand and motor did not engage. I'm not sure what you mean by "not...
• OEM Vanagon Side Mirrors $19.95
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 03 Apr 1997 00:10:28
  I'm working on a bulk buy of Bus mirrors for the Type 2 list, from the original German manufacturer. Can also get Vanagon...
• Power mirrors for sale....Re: power mirrors? Heated or not?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 19:24:52 EDT
  ...Time, poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU writes: > Hey folks, are all (any??) power mirrors heated? > thanks > Matthew > yes, all vanagon power mirrirs are heated too. fyi...
• adjusting rear view mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Nov 2002 16:45:09 -0800
  ...http://www.cartalk.cars.com/Columns/mirrors.html Alistair -- '82 Westy -> diesel converted to gas in '94 albell@uvic.ca http://members.shaw.ca...
• Re: Rearview mirror
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon
  Thu, 18 Sep 2014 09:17:20 -0700
  ...The mirrors on both the tintop and the Westy are in the same place, but in the Westy, the overhead cabinet in back obscures...
• Re: LT Mirrors (Was: Wheel Help please)
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 7 Nov 2002 19:04:26 -0500
  ...LT Mirrors (Was: Wheel Help please) >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Hi Chris, > >I think the LT mirrors look great - so great that I...
• Re: tightening floppy manual exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 17 Sep 2006 14:28:24 +0000
  ...tightening floppy manual exterior mirrors To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Clint Kolda > > > I took mine apart and installed a rubber garden hose washer in...
• Re: mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Sun, 21 Nov 2004 13:29:47 -0800
  ...Take the mirror off, loosen the nut that holds the base to the mirror. Using rough sandpaper or emery cloth, roughen both surfaces. Re...
• Re: need power mirror help
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 30 Apr 1998 11:11:41 -0400
  ...Cheers, MJS At 12:58 PM 4/29/98 -0700, DAVID MOST wrote: >I just noticed my right side power mirror (just the mirror...
• Mid 80s Vanagon mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Larry Stichweh
  Sun, 24 Aug 1997 20:14:43 -0500
  If you have the stock mirror as I do on an 85 Vanagon that will not hold it's position, try this. Put a...
• Re: Side view mirrors, was: cheap exterior mirrors and pet peeves
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Mon, 6 May 2002 12:10:00 -0700
  Thanks for the info Steve, I didnt know the proper way to set the mirrors on a BIG bus(I just got my Commercial...
• Re: re. Heated seats
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 21 Dec 2002 09:54:42 EST
  ...and ps - ALL vanagons with power mirrors have the heating element in the power mirrors. if you've got power mirrors, then youve got...
• Re: Mirror Insert Needed for Power Mirror
  Historical mailing list - BenT .
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 16:24:10 +0000
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• power mirrors? Heated or not?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 18 Jul 2001 09:09:43 -0700
  Hey folks, are all (any??) power mirrors heated? thanks Matthew
• Re: Vanagon Mirror replacement Option
  Historical mailing list - Tim
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 05:12:36 -0400
  Forgot to mention the mirrors are from a Hummer H3.
• westy mirror
  Historical mailing list - roch
  Sat, 8 Jun 2002 15:40:38 -0700
  anyone know where I can get a cheap rear view mirror for 84 vanagon. Bus depot and dealer are quite high. Does anyone carry...
• Re: Question about late model mirrors
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sun, 11 Apr 2010 18:12:05 -0700
  ...They are part of a circular ring that is used to engage the mirror to the motor assembly. Should pop right out after. Take...
• Re: Needed: left mirror for 87
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 21 Apr 2000 06:20:40 -0400
  ...left mirror for 87 > > > Does any body have a spare left hand manual mirror in fairly decent > condition? > I've seen a repro mirror...
• Re: mirrors, or?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:02:17 -0700
  ...The range of adjustment of the mirrors won't allow you to use them. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "andrewbell" <andrewbell@QWEST.NET> To...
• Power mirrors for sale
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Mon, 31 May 2010 14:16:24 -0400
  I have a decent set of power mirrors. They were removed so the wiring was not cut. I have a harness and switches available...