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Re: Reflectors on back of van
Historical mailing list - jimt
Fri, 14 Oct 2005 09:01:08 -0600
...In California at > least, the only regulations on reflective material are: > -------------------------------------------------------------- > Use of Reflectorizing Material > > 25500. (a) Area reflectorizing material may be displayed on...
Re: Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Mon, 24 Jan 2005 22:40:08 -0600
...I have dark brown, padded door panels on the front doors, but plain > beige vinyl on the sliding/rear doors (matches the headliner). Is...
Re: Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:26:47 -0600
...But rear matresses are kind of wet. Water is > > getting into van. > > > > My Westy is parked on an incline with rear end pointed downhill...
Re: Rear Seat/Bed Question
Historical mailing list
Tue, 16 Sep 2003 21:14:38 EDT
...of course if you got that handle youre supposed to have a rear mattress too but alot of times they get used for the...
Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
Tue, 7 Oct 2014 13:23:31 -0400
...We use it for a >> showering/dressing area as we store our clothes in the rear cabinet. Also >> offered in two colors to match...
1987 Westfalia for parts in Whistler BC
Historical mailing list - margaret barnard
Fri, 17 Apr 2009 06:58:39 -0700
...front seats upper bunk mattress covers front and rear tables front and rear curtains Items available: full camping interior poptop full mechanics power mirrors...
Re: South African Secrets Revealed (Ken comes clean!)
Historical mailing list
Fri, 4 Dec 1998 02:26:33 EST
...be able to use the SA raised rear deck. the only thing you can do is cut some foam out of your mattress. chris
What is the container behind the rear passenger-side wheel?
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 15 Jun 2015 16:51:26 -0400
...kind of padding (sound deadening material?) that has fallen down from, I think, under the bottom of the rear seat. Anybody know what this...
Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
Tue, 7 Oct 2014 13:31:55 -0400
...We use it for a >>> showering/dressing area as we store our clothes in the rear cabinet. >>> Also >>> offered in two colors to match...
Re: Brake dust indicator
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 13 Aug 2014 16:49:15 -0700
...rear wheel [gowesty wheels, Audi 500 turbo rears disk conversion]. Could this be a sign of a hanging caliper? Mike in Cotati, no matter...
Re: Rear panel clips
Historical mailing list - jimt
Wed, 29 Dec 2004 19:40:48 -0700
On 12/29/04 6:12 PM, "Brent Berisford" <bberisford@COMCAST.NET> wrote: > Group > I'm looking for the clips that hold the rear...
Re: Rear Hatch Struts
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Tue, 17 Nov 1998 13:11:05 -0600
...The VW always lists different left/right part numbers for hatch struts (don't know why?) no matter you have rear wiper/washer or...
Re: Rear heater control
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Mon, 19 Nov 2012 15:05:36 -0600
...And maybe flow would not matter. In my system, I have obviated any problem of static coolant in the rear heater by removing the...
Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
Historical mailing list - PB
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:09:06 -0800
...ton of crappy >> web >> sites. >> >> We would like to make our rear matress pad out of this - or even something >> else with a smaller...
Re: [WetWesties] Friday question- will this break your window??
Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:38:15 -0900
...08 PM,Matthew wrote: > > it was around zero degrees f here this week. A coworker claims that >> if i use my rear defrost it...
Re: Rear facing seats for camper
Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
Fri, 8 Jun 2012 09:34:20 -0700
...its > made by westfalia, matches the cabinetry, and the upholstry matches too. > very rare ....ive only ever had one, it was from a '84...
need hatch
Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
Fri, 3 Jun 2011 10:26:47 +0000
Hey all, I am in need of a rust free rear hatch for my 91 vanagon carat. color does not matter as I am...
Need Loose Cushion Cover
Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
Thu, 3 May 2001 22:59:07 -0500
I need the zipper bag for a Westfalia removable foam cushion and upholstery for the Westfalia rear seat to match this pattern. I just...
Need a rear fiberglass bumper
Historical mailing list - Pernice, Vincent
Fri, 13 Jun 2003 08:08:38 -0400
...was "pancaked" when someone rear ended me at a light. I'd like to get a fiberglass one to match the front bumper that...
Searching for gray drivers door panel, rear bed cushion, GL/Westy
Historical mailing list - Karl - Westy Ventures
Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:41:46 -0800
I'm searching for a good rear mattress or cover only, 1987-1991 full Westy camper, gray velour. Could use one from a std...
Re: Engine bay sound dampening
Historical mailing list - Geza Polony
Wed, 2 May 2007 14:21:06 -0400
...I find that the rear mattress deadens the sound a lot in itself--do you have a mattress in there?
Re: Speaker size
Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:03:00 -0800
...Six > inchers, eh? Hmmm... > > Matt > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jake de Villiers > Subject: Re: Speaker size > > I rear-mounted 5 1/4" speakers in the...
re:Vanagon rear hatch bug screen
Historical mailing list - Lawrence Stivers
Tue, 28 May 1996 22:06:34 -0400 (EDT)
...engine deck, but until then I > will not use the rear screen, no matter how hot it is. > > David Richoux <tubaman@hooked.net> ===________\ /_] [__][__]| Alpha...
Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:43:10 -0700
...I find > that I dont need to roll it up to get it out of the way when the > rear seat > is up. It...
Re: Help with my rear squirter, Oops, that doesn't sound good
Historical mailing list - William Monk
Wed, 11 Jun 2014 06:53:11 -0400
...with a long lasting material. I have had these tubes be the source of a water leak into the rear hatch. Make sure you...
busdepot price on Bilsteins
Historical mailing list - gary hradek
Sat, 11 Jun 2005 16:58:59 -0700
Ron, Is there any chance that you can match the price of rear bilsteins with thepartsbin, including free shipping. I just bought the fronts...
MC or Booster?
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Fri, 4 Feb 2005 13:02:38 -0800
...The rears are properly adjusted. the hoses are not bulging or bubbling or bad at all. matthew 86 syncro ===== Matthew Pollard "Racing with the...
Re: rear heater blowout - stranded: The Rest of the Story...
Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:28:53 -0700
...Eastern Daylight Time, matt@SNOOKSBAND.COM writes: so I had to drive down to the creek to get more water since the expansion tank...
Re: Spare Tire Matching
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Wed, 1 Dec 2004 08:03:30 -0800
...If running even bigger tires, cut off of the spare tire carrier the portion that is rear of the hinges. -matthew 86 syncro westy...
Re: Factory vinyl camper bed/rear seat covers?
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Oct 1999 21:57:00 EDT
...correct factory pleats, and the rear bed portion has a zipper for the mattress to be inserted. The rear fold down seat portions are...
rear turn signal wire color?
Historical mailing list - dave
Wed, 13 Nov 2002 14:04:51 -0800
HI Folks, I am going to replace my rear red, side running lights, with amber ones ... then splice them in to side turn signals...
rear inner tire wear - weak springs
Historical mailing list - Evan Mac Donald
Wed, 16 Jun 2004 18:27:20 -0700
...The more likely cause is worn-out rear wheel bearings. If you take a minute to look, you can see how the rear suspension...
Re: Painting the Exterior Fiberglass Body molding and bumpers- best methods, materials?
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Sat, 3 Jun 2006 20:51:25 -0400
...I didn't > use any fiberglass repair material. Sanded the areas smooth. > > I gave the entire bumper a quick rough sand and went straight...
Re: doing the upper bunk fold down two step
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 21:52:21 +0000
...a push to > the rear to take up the hinge slack. I believe the reason is to have a > mattress that does not have...
Re: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sat, 28 May 2011 19:26:14 -0700
...get an 85 Advenurewagon, remove the broken, busted, and leaking too-cramped anyway camping interior, put in a rear Z bed, and matching rear...
Re: 11 PASS doubledoor vanagon
Historical mailing list
Mon, 24 Jan 2005 16:32:43 EST
...camper@TACTICAL-BUS.INFO writes: > Some quick math and back out to my van and the rear back most seat sits on > the deck...
Hose cover at top of rear hatch
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Fri, 18 Mar 2016 09:37:20 -0400
...Does anybody know where to get the casing that goes around the rear windshield washer hose between the body of the van and the...
Front/Rear Windshield Washers, 1986 Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list - Matthew C. Huntley
Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:09:36 -0700
...The front one makes a sound, but does not pump fluid, the rear makes no sound. I tried to pull the front one, but...
Rear Hatch Lock Problem
Historical mailing list - Hans Roos
Mon, 8 Jun 1998 09:22:31 -0700
...the rear hatch. Sometimes it simply will not unlock. No matter if the power locks are locked or unlocked and no matter what position...
Re: Reflectors on back of van
Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
Fri, 14 Oct 2005 04:24:20 -0500
...Every new trailer has them in the proper place also, on the sides and the rear. If you install any reflective materials on the...
Re: Kitchen gutter/tray
Historical mailing list - Matthew Snook
Mon, 6 Apr 2009 18:35:04 -0700
...There's one under the sink, under the rear seat, two under the rear table, and some more in the back. It was sheer...
rear hatch seal.
Historical mailing list - Gregor Durstewitz
Wed, 22 May 1996 11:29:08 -0800 (PST)
Dear list, Being sick of sleeping on a wet matress, I have just ordered a new rear hatch seal for my 73 westy. Is...
Rear mattress cover
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Fri, 2 Feb 2001 13:33:20 -0800
Hi guys, I am looking for a Westy rear mattress cover from the early '80s style. That is that greenish color one. I can...
Re: Westfalia indoor mat ideas
Historical mailing list - Chris S.
Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:07:16 -0400
...Whisk broom sits in the slot on the rear facing seat, sweep it in 30 seconds. I'll keep 2 small door mats, one...
Re: [WetWesties] Sliding door doesn't
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:44:37 -0700
...rear edge of the door, while someone holds the outside handle down. that might get it open. Scott turbovans ----- Original Message ----- From: Matthew Snook...
Re: wanted: new 205 mxl tires
Historical mailing list - Yi-Ruey Wei
Tue, 14 Sep 1999 17:33:01 -0500
...Another right-rear blew-out on MXL's? I heard many said it was always right-rear. All 3 of mine blew at right...
RV: Storing Rear table-Westy Another Idea!
Historical mailing list - Erick Faith Jimenez
Tue, 23 Apr 2002 15:03:31 -0600
...Storing Rear table-Westy Another Idea! I try to avoid any configuration that adds a projectile in case of accident. This looks like potential...
sticking rear shoe?
Historical mailing list - Matthew
Mon, 4 Oct 2004 08:58:52 -0700
...I think i have a sticking rear brake shoe. Where do they stick on? What is causing them not to be retracted? I replaced...
Re: [Syncro] Re: [SyncroSafari] Custom Syncro Springs, Rear
Historical mailing list - Steve
Thu, 13 Jan 2000 18:52:54 -0800
...Tim Smith <smitht@unb.ca> > > >rear springs. Peter B. and I are now considering taking up this project. > >The rear springs are a more...
rear escape hatch
Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
Sat, 13 Jun 1998 04:23:37 -0400
...Nice thing about it is it is low so the rear mattress covers the wire and ring. eric henning@fp.com ps - kool-patch...
Re: Memory Foam for Rear Mattress
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:38:40 -0600
...ton of crappy > > web > > sites. > > > > We would like to make our rear matress pad out of this - or even something > > else with a smaller...
Re: Rear window washer line problem
Historical mailing list - Jonathan Berg
Wed, 3 Mar 2010 16:24:26 -0500
...leaked >> a >> little it shouldn't matter as it would be in the 'outside channel' around >> the rear hatch. >> >> Are there any members who...
Fwd: Dynamic Solar Panel
Historical mailing list - mordo
Tue, 10 Oct 2006 21:59:43 -0400
...4 inputs, between front seats, conected to rear batteries 120 watt solar panel, would prefere flex material, but not sure on availability... maybe an...
Re: Rubber Front Floor Mats
Historical mailing list - Mark Ingalls
Wed, 7 Mar 2001 00:40:31 -0600
...At least from these pictures I can see how the 'rear mats' are supposed to fit. These front mats fit well on the passenger...
Re: rear hatch bug screen
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Mon, 5 Jul 1999 13:50:09 -0300
...perimeter of the rear opening (+ 5 inches) - this does not have to be very thick cord. Some thread that matches the nylon. Procedure: I...
Re: 86 Rearend Noise-reply
Historical mailing list - Todd Hill
Thu, 18 Feb 1999 23:29:50 EST
JohnnyD583@AOL.COM writes: << My 86 has a howl or growl or gear noise of something coming from the rear somewhere. It is only...
Re: Front Floor Mats--WhereToBuy?
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
Mon, 16 Jan 1995 23:51:30 -0500 (EST)
> > My front mats in my Vanagon, the two mats that go on either side under the > driver and front passenger's seats, are worn...
Re: Tool roll
Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
Sat, 13 Nov 2010 15:25:46 -0800
Matt wrote " The Duluth Trading Post sells a couple of these <http://tinyurl.com/toolroll> take a look for yourself." Which one would you...
Re: Prototype rear bumper painted.
Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
Fri, 12 Aug 2022 11:48:26 -0700
...matching weld lines on the > endcap to the main part, but overall I think it works. > https://shufti.blog/2022/08/11/vanagon-rear...
Re: opening rear windows?
Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
Thu, 20 Jun 2002 16:49:49 -0500
...Is there a way to >get an opening rear side window for these things? >thanks >matthew I always thought the side windows from a...