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• Re: Later Westies/Upholstery and padding on rear hatch at bed?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 11:15:34 -0500
  ---- Mark Hineline <hineline@OCOTILLOFIELD.NET> wrote: > Is the interior hatch panel on later Westies upholstered? Is there > foam padding in the upholstery? Some of...
• Re: EVERYONE READ THIS..hatch strut supports
  Historical mailing list - Dave M
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 16:07:21 GMT
  ...EVERYONE READ THIS..hatch strut supports > > go to your hardware store. > > buy a section of PVC pipe, 1" in dia. > > <snip> > > slide a 8...
• Re: rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 10:06:56 -0700
  ...rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working > > > > > > > > > > > > > The back hatch struts on my '90 Westy stopped holding the hatch up > > > > > yesterday. It seems...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Thu, 30 Nov 2006 16:04:03 -0800
  ...My central locking system is broken with the back hatch locked, and this procedure will unlock it. I see no reason why a non...
• Re: rear hatch struts
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:32:20 -0400
  ...Does anybody > have a substantial weight on the hatch, AND > struts strong enough to hold it up? I have had customers tell me that...
• For sale: ladder for vanagon hatch (to acess roofrack)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Jun 1999 03:31:01 EDT
  i have a ladder for a vanagon hatch for sale. it mounts to the upper and lower part of your hatch, so there is...
• Still need a rear hatch 91 carrat
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Atkins
  Wed, 6 Jul 2011 21:02:30 +0000
  Still looking for a rear hatch for my 91 carrat. located in Maryland can travel to surrounding states. DO NOT need glass. thanks, dennis
• Rear hatch strut
  Historical mailing list - Alex Madison
  Thu, 3 Dec 2009 23:50:48 -0800
  Hi all, does anyone know if a rear hatch strut from a 85-92 golf is compatible with a 89 westy. Cheers Alex 89...
• Vanagon rear hatchback supports
  Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 07:44:21 -0400
  I cannot locate the Vanagon.com article about using PVC tube to slide into place to hold up my hatchback> Ideas...better idea.....that...
• for sale: rare vanagon "jailbars" accessory hatch window trim like the old bus
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Aug 2002 06:26:21 EDT
  ...complete set of vanagon rear hatch "jailbars" , polished aluminum w/ all endcaps and screws. this is a ultra RARE vanagon acessory that is decorative...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:48:08 -0600
  ...Don't try and mount four bikes on the hatch unless you want to replace the hatch window. The bumper (and/or frame depending...
• Re: rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Rick Berman
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 11:56:10 -0600
  ...rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working >> > > > > >> > > > > >> > > > > > The back hatch struts on my '90 Westy stopped holding the hatch >> up >> > > > > > yesterday. It seems...
• Re: Water leaking in vents at the bottom of the rear hatch when it rains
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:01:42 -0700
  ...Is the fibreglass insulation wet? A wild guess would be a torn or missing rubber boot at top of hatch - rear wiper services or...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 5 Dec 2022 19:22:32 -0600
  ...extreme left and right of the back hatch opening, not on the door. Jim On Mon, Dec 5, 2022 at 6:44 PM Eric...
• Re: rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Tony Demille
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 11:04:21 -0600
  ...rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > The back hatch struts on my '90 Westy stopped holding the hatch > up > > > > > > yesterday. It seems...
• Re: Hatchback struts
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Wed, 29 Mar 2017 11:19:26 -0500
  ...I didn't take into consideration the leverage of the hatch, as well as the angle of his arms, plus the leverage there. Hmmmmm...
• Re: Rear Hatch Material
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Fri, 20 May 2005 09:04:36 -0500
  ...Most aftermarket spring shocks send the hatch sky-high with no intermediate choice of height. A downside: a hatch lid hovering midway between open...
• Re: Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan Kuthy
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:46:45 -0800
  ...Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy? > Hi all. > > Last week I opened the rear hatch and found it would close part way on...
• Re: EVERYONE READ THIS..Correction re:hatch strut supports
  Historical mailing list - Samuel L. Walters
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 23:57:42 -0500
  ...Will collect names through Thursday and respond once or twice so you can run to the hardware store and fix that rear hatch this...
• Re: Power-door lock
  Historical mailing list - SyncroHead
  Mon, 25 May 1998 02:45:08 EDT
  ...doors with the one > in the rear hatch ? As I have already mentioned, the rear hatch seems to > be locked all the time whether...
• Is rear hatch lock for powerlock replace non-power lock latch?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 31 Jan 2011 19:45:04 -0800
  Hi All, Someone is buying one of my spare NOS rear hatch locks and is asking the question. His van is an 84 with...
• Re: rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 17:41:02 -0800
  ...To hold the hatch open, it is usually enough to replace only the OEM weaker strut on the right with one new stronger strut...
• Re: rear hatch lock extension
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:55:12 +0000
  Rear hatch struts available from LiMBO.   The sun catchers are really cool too! See www.limbobus.org/generalstore.html John 86 WWW ( Wolfsburg Westfalia...
• Re: Needed: Sheet Metal around key on back hatch??
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 12:59:05 -0500
  >What color hatch do you need? > >Mark Doesn't matter I'll get the whole van pinated when I'm done. Thankd, Doug
• rear hatch release
  Historical mailing list - Larry V. Brown
  Sun, 3 Aug 2003 15:39:18 -0400
  I can't find the site that explains how to install an inside release for the rear hatch. Can someone pmail me on how...
• FS: vanagon doorpanels (front, slider, hatch) and carpet
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 30 Nov 2004 18:18:40 EST
  for sale: vanagon doorpanels(front, slider and hatch)..have grey, blue, and tan.. also have carpet ... specify model, year, color when inquiring.. thanks chris
• Re: Rear Hatch Glass
  Historical mailing list - Steve Bonde
  Wed, 2 Nov 2016 21:24:38 +0000
  I am looking for a new hatch with or without glass. My old one has some rust and it may be easier to find...
• Re: Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 27 Apr 2022 13:23:04 +0000
  ...Rear Hatch Lock Front and slider operate normally, hatch does not. What it does – With lock in horizonal key position, it remains Unlocked, while...
• Re: Vanagonginity lost...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:32:15 -0600
  I have the heavy duty struts and they do nothing to help with lifting the hatch with bikes on .... I put them on for...
• removing rear hatch panels was Re: Need advice for stripping parts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 01:03:51 EDT
  ...85 -91 westys with the rear hatch panels that have the plastic clip heads hidden under the vinyl, are a breeze to remove. just...
• Rear Hatch Lock
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Mon, 25 Apr 2022 22:40:19 -0700
  ...With lock in vertical key position, it operates with the power locks but in opposition – lock the doors, hatch unlocks – unlock the doors, hatch...
• Re: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 01:51:44 EDT
  ...Downside would be a likely > color mismatch and some wiring headaches. > > front doors and hatch from a late model vanagon will fit fine on...
• Re: Rear hatch struts revisted. Why do they fail?
  Historical mailing list - Julian Burden
  Mon, 4 Mar 2002 23:30:05 -0500
  ...If you had lifted a rear hatch like mine you'd know that you wouldn't need a strut to help close the hatch...
• Re: Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:13:48 -0600
  ...Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy? > > In my experience, there are two places you should look. > Open your hatch (or prop it open...
• Back Door Prop Thingy...
  Historical mailing list - Bulley
  Tue, 10 Aug 1999 11:43:29 -0400
  ...This enables you to lock the hatch and still have the hatch door open about an inch or two,>> All- I had also heard...
• rear hatch lock cylinder
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:13:39 -0500
  I have long had trouble with getting the key to turn in the rear hatch cylinder. It takes a lot of jiggling and moving...
• Re: vanagon rear hatch
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Thu, 24 Dec 2015 06:35:34 -0800
  ...but I am talking about opening the hatch. I don't feel it's hard to close it. thanks
• Rear Hatch Compatibility
  Historical mailing list - Dana Mueller
  Mon, 8 Apr 2013 10:29:06 -0700
  Hi All, Wondering if the rear door / hatch on an '85 is backward compatible with an '82 body. Doing some rust mitigation via body...
• Rear Hatch Curtain rods for Westfalia.
  Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
  Tue, 5 Feb 2013 20:36:50 +0000
  Hey everyone, If anyone has any rear Hatch Curtain Rods they are looking to get rid of.......PM me! Or if you know anywhere...
• Re: Hatch lock...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 May 2010 23:59:32 EDT
  ...10 10:15:22 PM Eastern Daylight Time, mypactor@PACBELL.NET writes: > Is it supposed to? > > > > yep all doors/hatch are power. bad actuator.
• Re: [SPAM] Vanagon rear hatchback supports
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 07:40:52 -0500
  ...The Gas struts in my hatch back are depleted as well. Lyle Lathem Quinlan, TX 1985 Vanagon GL
• Racks
  Historical mailing list - john silverman
  Thu, 14 May 1998 11:35:21 -0600
  ...I can open the hatch myself with no bikes, but 4 bike mounts. However, the struts won't support the hatch open with the...
• Rear hatch droops, mirrors won't stay in place
  Historical mailing list - Justin Gordon
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 12:53:56 -0800
  ...The rear hatch droops to a very dangerous level. Is there a way to adjust the mechanisms that hold up the hatch? Or do...
• Re: rear hatch STRUTS on '90 Westy stopped working
  Historical mailing list - Tom Nevin
  Thu, 10 Aug 2000 10:24:23 -0400
  I replaced the read hatch struts on my '90 vanagon and have the same problem, the hatch does not close without a great deal...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - what years fit?
  Historical mailing list - John Reynolds
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 20:13:55 -0400
  >but of course, nobody will pay attention to this posting just like last time i posted this, and >all your hatches will continue to...
• Re: '72 Vanagon Engine Room
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Jul 1996 00:06:43 -0700
  ...I will have to get a hatch and frame from >some poor donor and mortise it in there. I haven't opened that hatch...
• Re: Hatch Struts
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 07:42:22 -0600
  ...We had just met up and I popped the hatch to get something out of the back. The hatch drooped, but didn't close...
• Re: Report on Rear Hatch Tent from Campmore
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Wed, 30 Aug 2000 14:22:08 PDT
  ...Jos� Rafael Moscoso <jmoscoso@caribe.net> > >Fellows and Fellaws: >Last month I bought a Rear Hatch Tent from Campmor (www.campmor.com) item >number...
• rear hatch lock failed locked...
  Historical mailing list - Grungy
  Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:19:41 -0500
  The rear hatch lock on my '89 Carat has failed locked. I can't open it with the key. The power locks failed a...
• Re: sticking rear hatch lock problem
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Sat, 5 May 2001 19:43:55 -0700
  I had the same problem with my rear hatch lock sticking two years ago on my 91 vanagon. The problem was that I was...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - what years fit?
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 9 Sep 2003 10:58:12 -0700
  ...REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - what > years fit? >Date: Tue, 9 Sep 2003 09:34:43 -0700 > > > > It seems...
• Re: Hatch Latch--Loren Bush comment please
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Tue, 5 Jun 2007 20:24:05 -0700
  Mike Collum sent me photos of his turnbuckle hatch lock back in January of 2005, and I was ready to do it, but February...
• Re: Tips on rear hatch lock adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Mon, 5 Dec 2022 18:42:46 -0800
  in my experience/trouble with the rear hatch... but you may find something differently... There are 3 points to adjust the rear hatch... - The...
• Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 23 Jun 2019 08:52:14 -0700
  ...I have the stronger GoWesty struts, which holds the hatch open >> > with just the rack, but I can't easily open the hatch or...
• 250lb struts on rear hatch.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Jun 2019 09:41:55 -0700
  Hi, I finally installed a pair of 250lb struts on my van back hatch. I’ve installed similar on a couple of other vans...
• Re: 84 Hatch Openers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 1996 20:46:51 -0400
  ...you press >against the rod and lower the hatch until the top piece of the hatch >opener is stopped. Should sell for less that...
• Power-door lock
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sun, 24 May 1998 21:19:12 -0700
  ...doors with the one in the rear hatch ? As I have already mentioned, the rear hatch seems to be locked all the time whether...
• Later Westies/Upholstery and padding on rear hatch at bed?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Hineline
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 07:54:56 -0700
  Is the interior hatch panel on later Westies upholstered? Is there foam padding in the upholstery? Some of the photos look that way. Mark
• WANTED: CARAT badge for rear hatch
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 18 Feb 2005 21:12:18 EST
  i STILL need a CARAT badge for the rear hatch of a '89-'91 Vanagon.. can anyone help??? let me know.. chris '89 Carat...
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 22:00:18 -0400
  ...remove one end of the strut from the body or hatch and slide the piece of pipe on. Edward