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• Re: Side Mirror Surfaces
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:16:44 -0400
  ...So I was pleased that when > my Vanagon mirrors finally disintegrated, I could get both sides convex > from the Bus Depot. > > Since apparently front...
• Re: electric mirror trouble...
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Mon, 30 May 2005 01:47:39 -0400
  ...Power/heated mirrors don't work. Need the lists help to > troubleshoot further. > > The 6 wires going into the drivers door (4 to the...
• RE: Vanagon Manual Mirror Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 08 Nov 96 21:28:02 CST
  ...Has anybody upgraded a manual mirror Vanagon to electric = >mirrors? If so, is it relative straight forward, i.e. any gotchas'? yup. did it...
• repairing busted off power mirrors....
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 13:40:34 EDT
  ...from now on i will remove the power mirrors before i remove the door!! so many good power mirrors go to waste because of...
• Re: 1991 Vanagon GL passenger -- Fuses 12 and 13 Good, but things don't work -- Update
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 15 Dec 2019 17:13:11 -0500
  ...Exceptions are power mirrors > and A/C (but maybe that is someplace else). Mirrors is likely the switch needs cleaning or replacing. A/c...
• Re: Truck Mirrors Installation - Pics Needed - Advice
  Historical mailing list - Scott Chapman
  Tue, 27 Apr 2010 22:21:10 -0400
  ...direction of a good picture of a Vanagon with the > truck mirrors installed? > > My husband is going to attempt to install these today (we...
• Re: Painting door handles - now mirrors?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:38:12 EDT
  ...while we are at it how about > > the > >> plastic grill? > > grille, mirrors, doorhandles, i used krylon semi flat black. > > > > > > krylon semi flat black and...
• endine and tranny swap : 87 to an 83.5 or 85
  Historical mailing list - don spence
  Tue, 21 Nov 2006 16:22:29 -0700
  ...Value of an 87 passenger van auto with air, auto, pwr windows and mirrors, heated drivers seat and mirrors. Gas heater. Some seam rust...
• Migrating Mirrors - help!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Oct 1996 09:43:04 -0400
  ...Anyway, if anyone out there has any sugesstions on how to fix these mirrors -or- if anyone has a pair of Vanagon electric mirrors...
• Re: folding mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Mon, 9 Oct 2000 22:51:52 -0700
  If you are talking about the power mirrors, carefully pry off the plastic cap on the bottom. Look up inside and you will see...
• vanagon power mirrors for sale..PAIR. add to any year vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 May 2004 13:24:43 EDT
  i have a PAIR of vanagon power mirrors for sale.. add to any year vanagon. looks nice and wont flop around like the manual...
• Re: Power mirror theft attempts in San Francisco area
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 5 Jul 2006 09:58:19 -0700
  ...The lower plastic covers for the mirrors have been removed. It appears they were in the process of removing the mirrors as they had...
• Re: Vanagon Mirror replacement Option
  Historical mailing list - VW Doka
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:37:40 -0700
  Ben, Did you look at those H3 mirrors on eBay? You definitely do not want those monstrosities on your doka. Remember, you have those...
• Re: 84 westy mirror
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 6 Jun 2000 10:34:26 -0400
  > There are Vanagon passenger side mirrors that are convex. I.E. > the ones that say "objects in the mirror are closer than they appear...
• Re: Warning: Don't buy cheap exterior mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Mon, 6 May 2002 13:14:07 -0500
  ...a visual reference point." >>>>>>>> >Typically not, unless you have two convex mirrors. I disagree with the latter. Without a point of reference you will...
• Do vanagons come wired for power mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Goldey
  Sun, 25 Apr 2004 21:14:28 EDT
  My old mazda was wired for power mirrors even though it was never equipped-----would that be likely so with my 84 vanagon? ( If...
• Re: Mirrors fold in at high speed
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 10:11:50 EDT
  ...of you have a better solution. > > > > loctite or install some power mirrors. (i have some FS) chris ************************************** See what's free at http://www...
• Re: Smoke & mirrors ? ebay 1.9 euro spec ecu
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 14:06:34 -0800
  ...Smoke & mirrors ? ebay 1.9 euro spec ecu So what shouldwe call it if it is European only for the digijet 10 to 1...
• Re: cold weather package?
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 14:28:53 -0800
  If I'm not mistaken, the heated side mirrors came with the GL option package that included the power windows and power mirrors. Pretty...
• 2 4WD Westy's for sale
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Mon, 21 Jul 1997 11:23:21 -0700
  *** Reno Nevada 2 GREAT condition Vanagon Westy campers for sale *** 1990 4WD, pwr win, pwr locks, pwr mirrors, cruise ctrl, air, 106K miles, silver...
• [Fwd: tracing electrical problem]
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 7 Oct 1998 00:50:16 -0700
  ...My power mirrors were once dead, a broken wire in that sleeve was at fault. I just patched the wire, eventually I will replace...
• Rear hatch droops, mirrors won't stay in place
  Historical mailing list - Justin Gordon
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 12:53:56 -0800
  ...place to get the parts near San Francisco? Also, my side mirrors are having trouble staying in place. Is there a way to tighten...
• Re: Proper side mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
  Wed, 7 Jun 2006 08:24:17 -0700
  ...wrote: > Mike at busman (www.busman.be) still sells the LT mirrors. I'm sure > he'd be > happy to answer any questions you...
• Re: How to keep mirrors in place
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:48:50 -0700
  ...How to keep mirrors in place Hi, I have an 84 Westy with factory mirrors and i'm looking for some advice or tricks...
• Re: Broken Power Mirror
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 9 Jul 2013 09:45:58 -0700
  ...alistair On 2013-07-09, at 9:35 AM, loudmouth_70@yahoo.com wrote: > Dear List, > > Wished I had the manual mirrors on my...
• Re: Blind spot mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Tue, 5 Feb 2002 18:18:21 EST
  Willaim-- I have the small rectangular convex mirror on the lower inside corner of both passenger and driver's side mirrors on my bus...
• Re: Side View Mirrors
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 Aug 2012 13:57:41 -0400
  ...Any wisdom from the collective as how to remove the side view mirrors from the housing without breaking them? (Power Adjusted).= theres a small...
• Re: Product review Bus Depot Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 1 Aug 2022 16:58:44 -0400
  ...Product review Bus Depot Mirrors > > It covers us, above you :-) > > Ab > >> On Jul 28, 2022, at 7:36 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net...
• Re: Product review Bus Depot Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Jack R
  Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:38:41 -0400
  I've had these mirrors for 2+ years now, and absolutely love them!! They fit perfect, no new holes and never lose the adjustment...
• Re: of mice and mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Thu, 7 Feb 2013 10:33:42 -0800
  Is it an East Coast/West Coast thing? My mirrors all seem to move smoothly. Or maybe it's because I adjust them often...
• Re: [Syncro] The dragonfly chronicles, or, power mirrors....
  Historical mailing list - Forhan, Thomas
  Fri, 30 Aug 2002 21:30:56 -0400
  I've got the power mirrors, loike fresh air, but this ones new to me...but if I had the problem I'd play...
• Wider rear view mirror?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Moon
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 11:37:27 -0700
  ...The mirrors I have seen at the local auto parts store that are supposed to clamp over the existing mirror won't fit because...
• Re: Mirror glass for fiberglass mirrors
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Tue, 2 May 2006 15:03:06 -0400
  Recently I had 2 replacement mirrors made for power mirrors. My existing ones had this weird discoloring going on where the edges of the...
• Re: spray paint from dealer - was power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 22:42:35 -0500
  ...just mop up the overspray off the glass, rubber moulding's, mirrors, tires, hubcaps, door handles, etc. If your thinking of going this cheap...
• Re: Tightening Door Mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Tue, 30 Sep 2003 10:47:14 -0700
  Be really careful with tightening the tension nut on these mirrors...the 10mm nut rusts, and breaking the threaded shaft while trying to move...
• Re: Mirror replacement alternative: tightening (was Re: Truck Mirrors Installation - Pics Needed - Advice)
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 28 Apr 2010 04:39:42 -0400
  ...2010/4/27, Mike South <msouth@gmail.com>: > I bought a set of mirrors when I was just starting my restoration. > When I opened...
• Re: Power mirror conversion how to??
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 09:31:35 -0500
  On Mon, 17 Feb 2003, Ben T wrote: > I also use the power mirrors in one of my van w/o any power at...
• FS in SF: box of manual mirrors $5 each
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 29 Apr 2010 09:14:44 -0700
  ...Found a box of used manual mirrors in various conditions. Glass is intact on all of them. $5 each. Prefer local buyer so you...
• Re: Mirrors fold in at high speed
  Historical mailing list - vt
  Sun, 15 Apr 2007 12:08:38 -0500
  ...since I can not hit 80MPH with little effort; the wind causes my mirrors to fold-in at high speed. Sure the easy fix...
• Re: Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list - Tim Belanger
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 14:13:55 EST
  ...However everyeone says that the Wolfsburg has power windows, cruise, and heated mirrors. I do not have any of those, and have a Wolfsburg...
• Transporter Mirrors and Badges for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Thu, 6 Sep 2001 03:41:32 EDT
  ...1 Set of Vanagon Transporter Mirrors (truck style) new in box $210 Vanagon Jail Bar set includes all 5 brackets but only 1 rod...
• installing power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 19 Mar 2004 10:34:39 -0800
  I recently acquired a set of power mirrors. -how do i wire them into the bus? Can someone point me to some directions. I...
• Re: Smoke & mirrors ? ebay 1.9 euro spec ecu
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 13:06:08 -0800
  ...Smoke & mirrors ? ebay 1.9 euro spec ecu thats the real deal Bob Donalds Boston Engine I have them for sale at $200 nice...
• FS or for Parts: '90 Carat (alloys, jumpseats, pwr mirrors, fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:31:30 EST
  ...pwr mirrors, pwr windows, jumpseats, side table, 5 alloys, weekender sofabed, etc... van is complete. all the goodies are there. body reasonably straight but...
• Re: repost: anyone taken a power mirror appart and back again?
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 2 Oct 2001 09:12:34 EDT
  ...Also the majority do not have power mirrors. And lastly, your problem is unusual. I have power mirrors on two on my vehicles. Neither...
• Re: Smoke & mirrors ? ebay 1.9 euro spec ecu
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 16 Jan 2007 15:14:10 -0500
  ...Smoke & mirrors ? ebay 1.9 euro spec ecu > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330076082374 > > Is this for real 13...
• Re: Syncro Instrument Cluster: Analogue clock?
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:48:26 -0700
  ...As for the mirrors, the power mirrors were part of > an upgrade package that included the power windows and locks. Fun Bus is a...
• high idle
  Historical mailing list - Timmy Evens
  Wed, 4 Jan 2012 19:48:08 -0800
  ...Pair of dead mirrors wanted Sorry was not meant to hijack.� I was merely poking fun at how most people want larger mirrors! Jason...
• Re: Mid 80s Vanagon mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Steve & Liz Fallin
  Sun, 24 Aug 1997 21:55:42 +0000
  An alternative to this ingenious solution is to dismount the mirrors from the van, turn them over, and tighten the bejeezus out of the...
• mirror
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 10:18:59 -0700
  Hello listees, I am looking for Vanagon power mirrors in working condition including wiring harness and switches. Let me know if you have it...
• Re: Does a broken mirror bring bad luck?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Mon, 14 Jan 2002 08:48:13 EST
  My mirrors went limp too. I did the drill-a-hole-insert-pin, and it worked OK for a while. Still not firm enough...
• Re: Vanagon Mirror replacement Option
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 3 Oct 2007 17:07:14 -0700
  ...Power mirrors are on Ebay all the time as mirror switches. I've bought one on the Ebay as low as $25 each. They...
• Re: Product review Bus Depot Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:13:51 -0500
  ...Jeff Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 29, 2022, at 9:39 AM, Jack R <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > > I've had these mirrors...
• Re: Re; Permanent Door Mirror Repair
  Historical mailing list - Zach White
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 18:09:59 +0000
  ...In both my Vanagons, including the one where I replaced > the > right-side mirror with a BD OEM mirror, the right-side mirrors have...
• Looking for convex mirrors for Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - tabe johnson
  Tue, 3 Feb 2004 16:01:55 -0500
  Does anyone have "objects are closer than they appear" mirrors on their van? Were they stock? What year? If not, where did they come...
• Re: WTB - Westy - no rust - with power windows, locks and mirrors. Interior can be trashed. Auto tranny, AC. Syncro ok
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Tue, 18 May 2004 15:09:11 -0400
  ...power windows, locks and mirrors; Auto tranny; Air Conditioning > > Syncro ok, but don't want to pay a premium for it. > > Anywhere in the...
• Re: Product review Bus Depot Mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
  Thu, 28 Jul 2022 22:32:20 -0400
  ...And >> >> the mirror quality itself is superior- the stock mirrors appear almost hazy >> >> or out of focus by comparison. I think the Land Rover...
• Re: How to Pop off Sliding Door Panel
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Sun, 14 Sep 1997 18:30:03 -0700
  ...I was so confident, I went to work on the drivers door the see if I could fix the power mirrors that have never...
• Re: Power Mirrors not working
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 08:17:05 -0700
  ...I got the up and down part of the power mirrors (both sides) fixed, but not side to side before I had to give...
• Re: cold weather package?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 28 Jan 2000 22:21:47 -0500
  Nope, you aren't too high.....all of the power mirrors are heated at the same time as the rear defroster. ----- Original Message ----- From...