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  • Body work
    Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
    Mon, 21 Jul 1997 14:06:15 -0400
    ...Also, I have some (two very small spots) rust forming under the rubber strip around one of the rear side windows. Has anyone taken...
  • Re: rattling window
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 30 Aug 2006 06:59:14 EDT
    ...My window rattles when I drive and its rolled down a bit or at all.... I saw some vendors site mentioning a specific rubber...
  • Cracked Dash Blues Options? Restoration? Dash Mat?
    Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
    Tue, 20 May 2008 11:26:51 +0000
    Sadly my dash has developed a bunch of small cracks on the raised ridge close to the windshield, no doubt from 20+ years of...
  • Re: Air conditioner for camping
    Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
    Fri, 29 Mar 2002 20:13:51 EST
    ...photos: >> I use a small unit that sits in my luggage rack and blows in through the front poptop window. It creates a lot...
  • Re: Jalousies Windows for a Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Sat, 10 Feb 2007 21:47:51 -0500
    ...But in 1985 the sliding door changed size and its window got smaller, so if your van is a 85-91 the Jalousie window...
  • Eurobago VS Eurovan
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Low
    Wed, 6 Aug 97 8:37:41 EDT
    ...The lower part of the window opens. Additionally, the cheap plastic moulding makes viewing area smaller. Hit: Milage was great! I was worried that...
  • VW Stickers
    Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
    Mon, 7 Apr 1997 18:57:11 -0500 (CDT)
    ...small blue VW emblem with "Drivers wanted." next to it. They're the type of sticker that goes on the inside of a window...
  • Re: side sliding windows
    Historical mailing list - Stan Harrison
    Tue, 19 Aug 2003 14:41:43 -0400
    ...Stan 87 Syncro joe lucca wrote: > i'm interested in fellow listmembers ideas on locking/securing these > windows > from being opened from the outside...
  • Re: Power window regulator broke: floating black part, maybe cable guide.
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 6 May 2010 06:08:42 EDT
    ...device to keep the window from crushing some poor souls arm, finger or whatever. I put them back using small stainless steel machine screws...
  • Re: Sliding rear window
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 10 Jan 2003 21:35:39 -0500
    Actually it is the Jalousies that wont fit, the window on the sliding door / behind the fridge is smaller than pre 85 westies. The...
  • steering column cover
    Historical mailing list - James Creech
    Wed, 25 Oct 2000 11:46:42 -0400
    ...a small (1/2 x 2"?) hole. Anyone know what is intended to go there? Looks almost like a gear shift indicator window, but...
  • Another one in the 'hood.
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:37:53 -0700
    ...Have a HUGE year through Yahoo! Small Business. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains/?p=BESTDEAL
  • Re: Westy Window Query
    Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 14:13:15 -0800
    ...Always wondered why they made the Westy windows smaller...security? Rich San Diego '85 GL -----Original Message----- From: Mark Drillock [mailto:drillock@EARTHLINK.NET...
  • Re: bus accident
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 24 Jan 95 10:04:51 PST
    >> >>My brother saw a bus "with a lot of windows along the top on its side" >>along Hiway 101 yesterday--the same (unfortunate) accident...
  • Re; Westy door speakers
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Sun, 25 Jun 2000 21:37:46 -0500
    ...The new grill's just barely touch the dash, and for the window crank clearance I added one small washer under the handle where...
  • Re: how to cool a poptop?
    Historical mailing list - ANTONY MARSH
    Thu, 11 Jun 2015 23:15:33 +0100
    FWIW, I had my tint shop instal a relatively new ceramic tint on the inside of the front window. It reduced the infrared by...
  • Re: Better than stickers /f
    Historical mailing list - M. Grant
    Wed, 7 Feb 1996 18:59:17 +0000 (GMT)
    ...Why stop there? I mean you could add patches to signify number of windows, a small extra flag on top of the main one...
  • Re: Jealousy of Jalousie RE:BBTT pictures
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Oct 1999 09:39:59 EDT
    I saw the one picture of Chris talking to the guy with the Jalousie windows on Karl's BBTT picture site. I can just...
  • Re: curtains
    Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
    Mon, 3 Aug 1998 13:18:15 -0700
    ...sheet small sheet metal screw above and below the window. Drill the wholes for the screws a little wider than the actual window so...
  • Re: It's a Beatiful Day in America!...
    Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
    Tue, 22 Jul 2003 14:26:50 -0700
    ...tim in san jose > >I certainly don't want to start a Mac/Windows debate up here. I use >both, Windows for work and...
  • Re: Driver's Door Window
    Historical mailing list - James Creech
    Mon, 20 Nov 2000 16:20:47 -0500
    ...There's a small metal "frame" fastened (welded?) to the inside of the window frame to hold this pad. I bought a thick (1...
  • Re: how to cool a poptop?
    Historical mailing list - PB
    Thu, 11 Jun 2015 14:19:21 -0700
    ...more info about removing the side slider > windows > > > for tinting.) > > I did not watch my window tinters do it, but they did a real...
  • Leaky Doors? Wet Footwells
    Historical mailing list - sanford schulwolf
    Tue, 22 Mar 2005 22:04:37 -0800
    ...small amount of water collecting in the front left footwell of my 91 Westy syncro. I think is coming from the passenger window and...
  • Re: Window Louvers(Side sliding windows)
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Fri, 20 Apr 2001 09:23:06 -0700
    ...like a hot rod hood) I think this would be to > small for me. Phil 84' all white Westfalia "Millenium Falcon" (For sale) 84...
  • winter insulation...
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Fox
    Wed, 28 Aug 2002 16:10:04 -0600
    ...I want to make some kind of window pads that I can stick on the windows under teh curtains to keep the cold air...
  • Re: Rear Side window slider now at GoWesty
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Sat, 11 Jun 2011 14:47:47 -0700
    ...Kinda kills any profit) 2.) Smallish amounts of cash in many different looking envelopes. (Spreads the risk. Mail theft is not uncommon I'm...
  • Re: Power window switches
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 7 Jul 2001 12:44:33 EDT
    I haven't put them on the site yet, but I do have switches that I sell for the power windows. These are VW...
  • Dual fuel tanks
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 27 Feb 2002 19:56:37 +1200
    ...The space above the tranny is too small on 2WDs. You could do a top-chop on the Syncro tank to make it fit...
  • Jalousie Windows
    Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
    Fri, 25 Jul 1997 21:12:19 -0400
    ...Yes, the 70's window frames are smaller than the Vanagon openings. Yes, you have to build up the frames to make them fit...
  • Cooky in your van
    Historical mailing list - Bulley
    Wed, 1 Dec 1999 14:32:20 -0500
    ...a small hood that would attach to the raised sink/stove cover, and would propel the steam/oils out the side sliding window. I...
  • Re: water spots on windows... how to get rid of them
    Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
    Mon, 27 Oct 2014 09:04:38 -0700
    Whatever you try, do a small test area on the passenger side down beneath the windshield wiper. I would NOT use an abrasive, but...
  • HELP. Hose leaking in Sharon, CT
    Historical mailing list - Joseph Conway
    Fri, 2 Jul 2010 15:39:27 -0400
    The small rubber hose from the forward right side head on my 83.5 is leaking. Is there anywhere I can get help near...
  • parts needeed
    Historical mailing list - Keith Pike
    Sat, 19 Jul 2003 22:05:43 -0230
    I need some small parts to make life tolerable... I would appreciate some part #s if someone has access and name of supplier?. #1...
  • Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:07:53 -0800
    > And on the rear window fixed vent issue. I have an 83 Westy with no > "vents" > in the rear windows. The pop top kind...
  • Re: Need help with rust- window frame
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 1 Oct 1999 13:01:20 EDT
    How to fix small rust spots before they turn into big rust HOLES: -sand rust w/ coarse sandpaper or grinder till metal is shiny...
  • Small on Safety (Was: those cab separators)
    Historical mailing list - Mark Janello
    Tue, 11 Oct 1994 16:03:01 -0400 (EDT)
    On Tue, 11 Oct 1994 rapalmer@eos.ncsu.edu wrote: <snip> > I read a book > strongly disparaging the safety of Beetles (called The Small...
  • Re: Shore Power Portable A/C
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Tue, 2 Aug 2005 15:40:51 -0700
    ...Additionally, the 9000 BTUs is nearly double the output of the small window units. Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
  • Re: front window sprayers
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Mon, 21 May 2007 12:01:21 -0700
    ...Best to fix the problem from outside the van...removing headlights won't help with window sprayers. -p >Paul- > >thanks this is very helpful...
  • Re: Window regulator questions
    Historical mailing list - Tom Young
    Thu, 26 Feb 1998 18:22:59 -0800
    ...a small rectangular plastic piece that rides on the flexible screw cable; it has groves on both sides to fit into the window carrier...
  • easiest way to break into a vanagon ;<) was Re: HELP...keys locked in
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Sun, 1 Mar 1998 01:35:25 EST
    ...once removing these little black plastic guides carefully with a small screwdriver, you should just be able to slide the window open from the...
  • Re: Fitting a jaleosy windiow
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sun, 20 Oct 2013 07:16:55 -0700
    ...80�s van here with one > > and the window has been cut down a bit but their window looks smaller > > than mine. > > Thanks, > > Bryan >
  • Re: Seeing out the back window on a Westy w/ AC
    Historical mailing list - mike
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 10:37:33 -0800
    ...small cars if your > line of sight was from the dashboard (Roof height on a Rabbit) out over the > bottom of the hatch window...
  • Re: screens for front doors
    Historical mailing list - John Welsh
    Fri, 26 Jun 1998 12:54:14 +0000
    ...writes: > I made a small rectangular screen frame. this frame can slip into the > window channels when the front window is rolled down. > We...
  • Re: Seeing out the back window on a Westy w/ AC
    Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
    Tue, 19 Mar 2002 19:55:35 -0800
    ...small cars if your > >line of sight was from the dashboard (Roof height > on a Rabbit) out over the > >bottom of the hatch window...
  • Re: water heaters; also space heaters
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 4 Mar 2005 08:38:24 -0700
    ...I might get one and either build a > small shelf to hang it on outside the window over the sink, or use it on...
  • Re: Questions about (making) 3 window Westy Canvas
    Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
    Thu, 6 Dec 2001 17:32:29 -1000
    ...I have only the font window and many times have wished for the other two. Looking out is a small consideration, but ventilation is...
  • Re: Sliding rear window
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 10 Jan 2003 21:39:19 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Actually it is the Jalousies that wont fit, the window on the >sliding door / behind the fridge is smaller than...
  • Re: Cheap window fix. Was: Wind noises.... door - Followup
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:02:39 -0700
    ...The > dent? Might be affecting the (for lack of better term) > window pivot thus affecting alignment of vent window > in question. Hard to say...
  • Re: Sliding Window Latch
    Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
    Wed, 30 Mar 2005 21:03:06 -0500
    I removed mine with a flat head screwdriver bit and a small crescent wrench to turn the bit once I had it in the...
  • front window sprayers
    Historical mailing list - mad madeline
    Mon, 21 May 2007 18:19:04 -0700
    ...I use a small diameter sewing needle to clean out the squirt hole (often wax in there) . Madeline Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect...
  • Nice splittie in new VW ad [uk]
    Historical mailing list - M.Grant
    Mon, 2 Oct 1995 14:19:53 +0100 (BST)
    ...Behind the last window is the legend 'Katmandu or Bust'. Two short roof racks joined by a surf board and assorted junk. The bus...
  • Re: rear view mirrors - samba thread
    Historical mailing list - Jay Brown
    Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:59:42 -0400
    ...A small negative fresnel lens near the bottom center of the rear window lets me see a nice wide view of what's behind...
  • Re: Window-Driver side door
    Historical mailing list - John Graham
    Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:37:39 -0400
    ...small cube of foam or rubber down in the bottom of the door that is part of the guide system for the window. this...
  • Re: AC While Camping
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:54:08 -0700
    ...or 2 small 12 volt fans inside the van were enough 99% of the time after we also got a 3 window canvas. I...
  • Re: Tinting Westy Sliding Windows
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Wed, 16 Jun 1999 08:32:44 -0700
    ...My tinter did not tint past the vertical felt strip on the side windows, so there is a small untinted strip - but you do...
  • Re: 1985 Vanagon - slow, slow water leak in my old engine
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 6 Jan 2008 18:45:27 -0500
    ...Heater core leaks are usually the most detectable of the small leaks due to the smell and frequency of fogging windows. Pressure testing will...
  • Re: Sliding window refurbish
    Historical mailing list - Reinhard Vehring
    Mon, 20 Aug 2007 21:31:57 -0700
    ...a small adjustable wrench, then I > > finished > > > > removing the screw with > > > > the screwdriver bit with my > > > > fingers). I then removed the rubber window > > > channel...
  • Guess my oil leak
    Historical mailing list - Bill Shawley
    Sun, 26 Apr 2009 01:00:17 +0000
    Thought I'd throw this out there, I've developed a small oil leak on my 86 2wd with the usual 2.1. It...
  • 89Carat price
    Historical mailing list - Ronald Hay
    Sun, 22 Jun 2003 22:49:52 -0700
    ...x-small; FONT-FAMILY: MS Sans Serif"><HEAD> <META http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=windows-1251"> <META content="MSHTML 6.00...
  • Vanagon Water Temp Gauge - Temperatures?
    Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
    Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:08:35 +0000
    ...http://www.windowslive.com/connect?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_connect2_082008