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• Re: Interesting discoveries
  Historical mailing list - Piero Padroni
  Mon, 17 Apr 2000 12:17:52 +0200
  Yes, very unusuals! I have seen a pair of sliding rear windows mounted on an ambulance of the Italian Red Cross (prepared on a...
• Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Cochran
  Sat, 22 Jul 2000 09:38:41 -0400
  Several people have mentioned what to do with the discolored trim pieces in the windows. My mechanic also suggested pulling it out, but I...
• Outboard Air Conditioner
  Historical mailing list - Bike Florida
  Mon, 26 Apr 2004 18:15:52 -0400
  My big plan is to put a window unit on the drivers wind when I am permacamped. I got a small one that is...
• Re: Door Insulation Proceedure
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Fri, 17 Mar 2006 11:59:14 -0500
  ...I tried a felt material from a junked american vehicle,but it unglued fell down and jammed the window mechinism.Made a nice sponge...
• Need window regulator
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
  Tue, 8 Aug 2006 07:47:07 -0700
  Hi all, I broke a little plastic bit on my 84's driver's side manual window regulator. I can buy new regulators for...
• Them there newer hi-tech rear view mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 14:22:33 -0800
  ...I'd like to put one in but I'd really prefer to use the original mount as opposed to the window stick button...
• Westy Computer Icons (Info for PC users)
  Historical mailing list - Ben Cichowski
  Fri, 9 May 2008 13:56:18 -0500
  ...What can I say...once I went Mac...I rarely go back! -Ben _________________________________________________________________ Stay in touch when you're away with Windows Live Messenger...
• Re: Black door panel anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 15 Mar 2010 19:25:40 -0700
  ...for manual crank windows. they're in darn good condtion, and have not been hacked up with speaker holes . Still on the van, in...
• Re: Window Tinting
  Historical mailing list - Seastoner
  Thu, 1 May 1997 12:44:40 +0000
  Ummmm....made a mistake in the original posting it's 20% tinting for the sides and back...
• Re: Bug screen for front windows idea
  Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 23:09:18 -0400
  Steve and Bob: JC Whitney sells this same outfit already cut and fitted.
• sticker?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Fri, 21 Jul 2000 08:03:07 -0400
  it is Friday so I dare to inquire about the status of our window stickers. Karl '81 Westy "Jenny"
• for sale: pastel white doors
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Tue, 23 Oct 2001 22:11:32 -0500
  These are from an 85' Vanagon with manual windows. No dents, no rust, freshly waxed.
• Van painting cost for LESS
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:06:02 -0700
  ...I do have some rust >around the rear window, and side windows, and in one of the rain gutters, >and one dent on the...
• Re: (Was) Rust repair needs body shop recomendation in Raleigh?
  Historical mailing list - Joe Romas
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 20:31:58 -0500
  ...So to get to the root of the problem the window must be removed to get all of the rust. After proper treatment and...
• Re: pre 68' type II engine access hinges (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Skerbitz
  Mon, 17 Apr 1995 12:37:02 -0500 (CDT)
  ...was interchangeable between bubble windows and splits! up here splits are very rare, but there are still bubble windows around...........so all the hinges...
• FS: 1989 Silver Vanagon Syncro GL
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Nov 1996 01:41:22 -0600
  ...but not pop top) Power package/locks and windows Cruise control with resume feature Rear window wiper/washer/defrost Air conditioner Heated, remote, folding...
• Re: Vent windows on later model Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Fri, 18 May 2012 19:43:54 -0700
  ...I bought two rear panel windows that contain the air vent at the rear of the windows. I have a few questions maybe some...
• Re: Installing a slider window
  Historical mailing list - Taeke
  Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:41:41 -0400
  ...Installing a slider window Gojo is a trick I learned from a window installer tech. And it's only 1 dollar for enough to...
• PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 12:26:39 -0800
  HI preparing to paint our 87 west pop top will be pulling the windows and replacing the seals also removing the top to paint...
• Re: Bearings for alternator
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 21:35:43 -0700
  ...The specialty of the time was mail-order reproduction EPDM Window Rubber for all the windows on Split Rear Window Beetles (45-10/53...
• Re: My van in Google Street View
  Historical mailing list - Aaron Pearson
  Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:52:59 -0500
  very nice! i was getting new window rubber: http://tinyurl.com/n62eh8 pan south to see the enormous dumpster in my driveway (remodel). who...
• Body upgrades
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 8 May 2009 04:27:55 -0500
  Sometime ago I pulled out most all of that silver plastic from around the windows - gave the old '88 GL that Cal Look - mostly...
• Re: Magnetic Vanagon Window Screens
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 10:23:26 -0400
  ...On page 92, it lists >magnetic Vanagon window screens for $33.95 per set (2). It says: > >The part number is 12BP2743R > >Their phone...
• RE: '52 Barndoor update
  Historical mailing list - Maher, Steve (SD-MS)
  Wed, 15 Nov 1995 08:44:00 -0800 (PST)
  ...I couldn't believe my eyes! > There if front of me was a '56 panel van, five other split window buses, >three bay windows...
• Re: Buses/vanagons FS in Connecticut/Northeast
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 18:50:29 -0300
  ...Bob Hufford <bhufford@mail.orion.org> > > On Fri, 14 Jun 1996, Ron Van Ness wrote: > > > 66 DELUXE MICROBUS, 23 windows, with canvas sunroof, exc...
• Re: Transporter clarification
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 30 Jan 1999 00:21:47 EST
  ...like i said - imagine a panelvan, but with windows. this would be a Kombi. chris
• New Westy Owner:15 inch wheels, seats, windows ?'s
  Historical mailing list - Saulius Berzinskas
  Tue, 17 Oct 2000 20:22:43 -0400
  ...My primary concern being able to swivel the front seats Any recommendations for Do-it-yourself window tinting? thanks in advance Saulius 1982 Westy
• Some more------
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 2 Sep 2001 15:58:52 -0500
  Hey all, Today as I was dimanteling the 87 Wolfsburg, I discovered that it has one black framed sliding window, on the driver's...
• Re: OT: Window Glass
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Mon, 4 Feb 2002 13:50:48 -0800
  ...FLAPS sells appropriate scrubbers & window products. I wish I had just asked someone first. William Polowniak 1989 Vanagon GL 1988 Mercedes 300 SE > DO...
• Re: window whistling solution
  Historical mailing list - Jim Ellis
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 21:25:44 -0800
  ...After drying, then open window and peel Gladwrap away from silicone... Tell me that I'm the man... Spread it all over the internet...
• Re: need screens for the side windows- 89 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
  Tue, 14 May 2002 14:53:27 EDT
  ...be mounted on the outside so that we can open the windows from the inside...I've looked everywhere...any advice? >> I will have...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - what years fit?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 11:56:53 EDT
  ...No rust. > > actually ive had quite a few vans from Coastal California that had substantial rust under the window seals from the ocean salt...
• Re: ETKA for Mac?
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Tue, 19 Jul 2005 13:37:20 -0700
  ...Like most niche-market GUIs, the ETKA is a throwback to Windows 3.1 and not only requires a windows PC to run, but...
• Re: After market Window Winders ??
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 14 Oct 2005 16:00:03 -0400
  ...http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=155898595 This will work with your existing window crank handles, or we sell replacements for $1.99: http...
• Water collecting behind sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Fri, 21 Oct 2005 13:00:56 -0400
  Hi Volks, I think my passenger side rear window is leaking (I recently replaced it with the ventilating side window). Water is collecting in...
• Re: Window tinting
  Historical mailing list - frank n. furter
  Thu, 1 Apr 1999 05:45:19 -0800
  ...WARNING The only problem with a westy is tinting the rear drivers side window. I tried to pull out the cabinet (to no avail...
• Re: '90 electric windows
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 14 Oct 2015 23:11:06 -0400
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '90 electric windows For months now my passenger window sounded like the gears were eating themselves. A few days...
• Re: Rear Sliding window modificaiton - Success
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 15:30:11 -0400
  ...Rear Sliding window modificaiton - Success At 12:02 PM 8/1/2011, Daniel O Stevens wrote... >I made this to be installed backwards to...
• Re: Seam Rust
  Historical mailing list - Steve Manning
  Sun, 2 Aug 1998 11:51:25 -0500
  ...You need to seal the vertical seams, probably where it bends below the window. Use some window caulk that is used for sealing around...
• Re: Sliding window keeps breaking - '85 GL
  Historical mailing list - ed
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 22:44:31 -0500
  ...Into week 2 with the new/old Syncro, and (knock on wood) no window breakage so far. ed Per Lindgren wrote: > Kenn Draymon and...
• '86 Westy syncro GL FS - NH
  Historical mailing list - Elkavitch, Michael and Diana
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 15:50:34 -0400
  ...Jalousie windows ( bay window westy style). All screens and curtains in good to very good shape. Interior in good shape Rebuilt - VWOA engine, now...
• Re: (Was) Rust repair needs body shop recomendation in Raleigh?
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Sat, 2 Feb 2002 17:27:07 -0800
  While on this subject as I too have some rust under the hatch window and a back window, what sort of questions should I...
• Re: Help me order rubber and window bits
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 16 May 2005 23:28:53 -0400
  ...Help me order rubber and window bits Yes, I have. That's why I mentioned it. The plastic strip was formerly installed on the...
• Re: My new Westy Shower rig
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 23:21:18 -0400
  LOL --- yea, my driveway is at an angle and I've learned to keep the windows closed for a block or so after it...
• Re: electric window cable
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Fri, 6 Jul 2007 14:37:17 -0400
  ...electric window cable > my elcectric window stopped working. > the archives showed how to open it up and find the problem. > the rivet was popped...
• Re: Folding Rear seat
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Tue, 22 Jan 2008 17:28:31 -0500
  Mike, A great inexpensive way to screen your windows is to buy some screen (the flexible fabric type) cut it to the size you...
• Re: sticker alignment problems
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 28 Jul 2000 12:25:14 -0700
  ...They measures higher in the middle of the > window than at the sides of the windows. > > I solved this problem by applying the sticker...
• Re: Where to get a decent paint job? (long)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 29 Apr 2015 16:53:48 -0500
  I have done this exact thing, and you can't tell those windows from the ones where I replaced the rubber. I used paracord...
• Re: rear wipers (was RE: Quick... Before my parents get home....
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Tue, 13 Feb 2007 08:30:42 -0500
  ...The rear window is > vertical > and rain doesn't collect on it. Now my Prius, with its normal > sloping rear > window, _it_ needs a...
• Re: Speaking of AC and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:35:58 -0700
  ...This reminds me to pay closer attention to that old saying, "if it ain't broke, don't fix it"...My vent windows worked...
• Re: Midnight Repairs/Vanagon Props
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 27 Dec 2011 13:28:17 +0000
  ...vans" as by this time they had heat, air conditioning, power windows/locks, etc. When I had my last Bay Westy, little kids used...
• Campground AC
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 20 Aug 2020 19:32:03 -0500
  ...There is about 15 minutes of work to get the window exhaust adapter to fit exactly in the window opening, but that's it...
• Re: hubcaps
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 1 May 2019 16:21:19 -0400
  If it helps, I use Bay window hub caps on my Vanagon. Same wheels as the Bay I believe. And, I got them new...
• Go Westy 3 window tent for sale
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 13:00:07 -0800
  Just received a Go Westy, 3 window canvas tent today. I picked this up from a guy who blew an engine and got a...
• FS: 1989 Silver Syncro
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 5 Oct 96 10:10:23 -0500 (CDT)
  ...but not pop top) Power package/locks and windows Cruise control with resume feature Rear window wiper/washer/defrost Air conditioner Heated, remote, folding...
• Re: Window motor saga
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Mon, 21 Feb 2005 19:11:16 -0800
  ...The rebuilder asked if it was a window motor. I said it was. He said they had to throw them away, there was no...
• Re: Help me order rubber and window bits
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 15 May 2005 23:12:49 -0700
  ...originally a chromed piece of > plastic that helps seal the rubber window seals of the early model > Vanagons. Later models changed the rubber seals...
• Dometic Fridge Flame Window. Reseal with Hi Temp RTV?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 4 Jun 2012 21:55:36 -0700
  ...The OEM seal at flame window leaks badly and has fallen apart. I've applied hi temp red RTV between the "glass" and box...
• Re: screens for sliding windows
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 23 Nov 2016 13:20:56 -0800
  ...Those window screens are a great upgrade. Neil. On 11/22/16, Pat Dooley <psdooley@verizon.net> wrote: >.... the plastic frames are perfect, screen...
• Re: Speaker Install Question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 30 May 2013 13:30:23 -0400
  Without power windows you can fit 6x9 near the bottom of the panels. Dennis, From my phone. ________________________________ From: WILLIAM WITZ<mailto:pbwitz@SBCGLOBAL.NET...