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  • Re: Curtain support
    Historical mailing list - Richard Lynch
    Thu, 15 Jun 2000 09:29:33 -0700
    ...Just bought some to try and use for curtains. 25 ft, with about 10 hooks for $7 CDN. Richard Lynch 85 Vanagon (name??)
  • Re: ************ Curtain hooks? *************
    Historical mailing list - Karl M.
    Wed, 11 Apr 2001 19:18:51 -0400
    ...Any alternative part ideas? Thanks, Chris '85 Westy with saggy curtains.
  • Re: Most Outrageous Vanagon Stealth Camping Spots?
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Mon, 29 Oct 2007 16:11:10 -0400
    >> Also is it illegal to have sex in a van, if you parked in a legal space and all curtains are up? << Are you...
  • Re: Curtain Kits
    Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
    Wed, 13 May 1998 20:39:20 -0400
    ...you should ask your girlfriend how she feels about making custom > curtains before offering the product to the (albeit small) world. Between > materials, her...
  • Re: New carpets and curtains anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
    Tue, 12 May 2015 12:54:18 -0700
    ...New carpets and curtains anyone? To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2015, 11:45 AM Seat covers look gorgeous.  Door panels...
  • Re: Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Wed, 29 Jun 2005 19:17:03 -0500
    ...Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie > Hell, I could just duct tape the curtain edge down. Aesthetics be damned. > Duct tape works...
  • A few parts for sale
    Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
    Tue, 22 Jul 2014 18:53:26 -0600
    ...in bottom of cabinet above water tankWater tank (original)Passenger side sliding window screenBrown curtainsDashboard map light wiring harnessWindow rubber for sliding door glass
  • Re: Vangon curtains/canvas?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Thu, 15 Jun 2000 12:03:22 -0300
    At Canadian Tire, I purchased some stretchy rubber coated cable that I used for some of my curtains and it worked real well for...
  • Re: Solar, Flexible, Hatch
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Thu, 18 May 2017 16:15:08 -0700
    ...I envision hanging them as close to the glass (doubling as curtains, fitting within the glass' dimensions) which I think would be plenty of...
  • Re: Tin top camping
    Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
    Mon, 7 Oct 2013 23:35:14 -0700
    I heartily recommend just adding snaps to the front of the van, and sewing some curtains, or buying cafe curtains! The snaps you can...
  • Re: /Window Tinting. Cut the curtains
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 19 Aug 2010 13:25:06 -0500
    < But aren't the shades that folks use "see through"? > David McNeely Didn't we just see Zeno with the shades in the back...
  • 76 CAMPER FOR SALE
    Historical mailing list
    16 Oct 1995 23:37:35 -0400
    ...Solid in and out,sink,cooler,original apolstery/curtains, new alternator and battery, original engine, stick shift, good condition, extra parts. located in southern...
  • FS complete set of westy curtains, tan, and grey captains chairs
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 May 2000 21:13:01 EDT
    complete set, incl windshield curtain, nice shape, tan. someone wanted the grey captains chairs w/ adj armrests, but never sent me anything.. so theyre...
  • For Sale- 84' Wolfsburg Wkndr- addition
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Walker
    Sat, 20 Apr 2002 00:29:42 -0400
    I forgot to mention in listing of Van that it has a complete set of curtains, and screen for rear hatch that I think...
  • Re: New carpets and curtains anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Tue, 12 May 2015 06:14:11 -0400
    Stuart, I just installed an all new interior in our ’87 Westy; carpets, panels, seat covers & curtains all from Sew Fine Products <http://www...
  • Re: Misc. dumb questions
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Thu, 2 Jul 1998 03:42:14 -0500
    The heck with the curtains, make yourself a large fabric poncho w/o the hood. All the privacy you need and with the hot...
  • Re: For Sale On The Samba
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:26:29 -0500
    ...Like this? http://www.flatsurface.com/vanagon/curtains/bed.jpg
  • Re: Genuine Westfalia curtains for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 11:20:14 EST
    In a message dated 1/9/01 11:04:24 AM Eastern Standard Time, dhayward@ISLAND.NET writes: > As you know this is the...
  • Re: Parting out 1991 Carat/Multivan
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 6 Apr 1995 20:23:11 -0400
    ...no windshield curtain. $180 for all curtains and rear screen. Someone is interested in all bumpers and ground effects for $800. Instrument pod is...
  • Re: More on Westy Interior changes, '68-'72
    Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
    Sat, 14 Jan 1995 00:40:17 -0500 (EST)
    ...IMVHO the earlier curtains are the most _intense_ automotive curtains ever produced. I am very serious and will engage you in a distastrous (and...
  • FS: 1987 Vanagon Syncro - $5000
    Historical mailing list - Kim Snyder
    Wed, 05 Mar 1997 16:21:38 -0700
    132K miles, AM-FM-Cassette wired for subwoofer, a/c, extra wheels with studs, 100 Watt fogs, curtains, bra, no rust, records, $5000. Located...
  • ok...curtain info
    Historical mailing list - BNGR8FUL
    Thu, 14 May 1998 04:29:17 EDT
    To all of you who were interested in having my girlfriend make you a set of curtains, please email her at Straw30027@aol.com...
  • Re: Westy front curtain doesn't fit!
    Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
    Sun, 8 Jul 2012 11:04:48 -0600
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > I'm installing westy curtains in my gl. I have two complete windshield curtains in good shape and cannot possibly...
  • my new 85 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - marty
    Wed, 14 Mar 2001 14:19:49 -0500
    ...Then it's on to the head gaskets and tune-up and exhaust muffler and curtains and carpet and.... Thanks!! Marty '85 Vanagon (status...
  • Cheap facelift for Westy interior
    Historical mailing list - Scott Chen
    Mon, 16 Mar 1998 14:37:15 -0600
    As a nice weekend project, I recently replaced all the curtains and bed/rear seat upholstery on my '84 Westy. I had no prior...
  • Free '92-'99 Eurovan tech manuals and curtains (just pay shipping)
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Pullen
    Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:05:43 -0700
    My dad got rid of his Eurovan a while ago but still has the tech manuals and grey OEM curtains from it. Before we...
  • Needs 3 brown curtain Tiebacks
    Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
    Wed, 22 Jun 2005 15:07:43 -0700
    ...The little leather/plastic straps that holds the curtains on a 1982-1984 Westfalia. I think it's called tiebacks. Does anyone have that...
  • Re:
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Mon, 12 Sep 2022 18:05:48 -0400
    We thought the original curtains were too sheer so my bride sewed backing on them using reflective grey ironing board fabric. Works. Stephen Mobile...
  • Curtain sizes on late 70's Westy
    Historical mailing list - Glen Buhlmann
    Wed, 06 Mar 1996 08:50:32 -0800
    ...We bought material to make curtains and Caron wants to start on them today but we haven't been able to measure the existing...
  • Re: Most Outrageous Vanagon Stealth Camping Spots?
    Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
    Mon, 29 Oct 2007 15:56:29 -0400
    ...I mean if they see a van with the windows having curtains up, cops just start knocking on the door? Also is it illegal...
  • Re: Curtain Kits
    Historical mailing list - thetrans
    Wed, 13 May 1998 18:12:48 -0400
    ...Maybe you should ask your girlfriend how she feels about making custom curtains before offering the product to the (albeit small) world. Between materials...
  • Re: Vanagon Parts Giveaway #3 Curtains
    Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
    Sat, 2 Sep 2023 12:29:36 -0400
    ...Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> > wrote: > > > >> I have a bunch of curtains, I think they are all from a 1985 Westy but > not > >> sure...
  • New carpets and curtains anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 11 May 2015 17:06:15 -0700
    It's time. Anyone have experience with the Go Westy (or other) carpet and curtain kits? I'm also going to get a bid...
  • Help.. Curtain Fabric??
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Wed, 8 Jun 2005 13:47:43 -0700
    Does anyone out there in Vanagon land know what kind of fabric are Westy curtains? Please, no guesses, only respond if you're sure...
  • Narrowing it down: Westy _curtain changes_, 7/70-8/71 (longish)
    Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
    Sun, 15 Jan 1995 00:17:38 -0500 (EST)
    ...At that time there are part-number changes to some of the other curtains, but no apparent visual change. 2. beginning in 11/70...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Mon, 12 Sep 2022 12:01:08 -0700
    ...To do so I used Rit dye for synthetics and cooked the curtains in two batches, in a large 5 gallon pot on the...
  • Re: Tin top camping
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 7 Oct 2013 11:57:19 -0500
    ...I rarely use the curtains any more even in my westy. We used to camp a lot in my 90 Carat before I got...
  • Re: curtain slide-hangers
    Historical mailing list - Katherine J. Maas
    Tue, 7 Sep 2004 10:14:50 -0700
    ...The wind blast was flapping > the curtains around some, but we didn't pay attention until after we were > home & found that several of...
  • Re: Curtains
    Historical mailing list - John Ray
    Thu, 20 Nov 2014 09:25:03 -0800
    ...While I'm happy with the curtains that came on my weekender, I've wanted a quick privacy curtain to use when changing in...
  • Re: Anybody use one of these?
    Historical mailing list - Billy Hirt
    Sat, 28 Jul 2007 22:19:46 -0400
    FWIW I use the curtains only. I hang my soar shower from the pop top lift bar with a bungee. Right above the sink...
  • '69 VW Bus Body Needs Home
    Historical mailing list
    Tuesday, 18 Oct 1994 14:24:18 PST
    ...Pull-out bed, table, carpeting and hand-made curtains. AM/FM radio, needs speakers and of course an engine... $350/or best offer. Call...
  • Week ender convertion.
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 22 Nov 1995 09:13:44 -0800
    ...I bought from them a set of curtains for my syncro and they treated me right. Their address: "z" Products 30625 S.W. Boones...
  • Re: Real Nice 87 Wolfy (California, no rust) on Ebay...
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 12 May 2006 19:41:56 -0700
    ...ridden in it. > > Real nice.... > > see Ebay item 4639678929 > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4639678929 Yikes! Pink curtains? =) -- BenT
  • Re: New carpets and curtains anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 11 May 2015 17:37:35 -0700
    ...New carpets and curtains anyone? In a message dated 5/11/2015 8:06:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM writes...
  • Re: Vanagon on TV
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stratton
    Sat, 24 Apr 1999 11:23:52 -0400
    ...There were spme close-ups of the driver through the windshield, >showing the passengers behind peering through the curtains. > >The Vanagon was 2-tone...
  • Re: Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie
    Historical mailing list - Trina Lindal
    Wed, 29 Jun 2005 15:46:51 -0700
    ...Are My Curtains on Correct? - black cord thingie I guess I could just loop it back on itself and crimp it together, but that...
  • Re: Three unrelated things
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 9 Sep 2010 15:17:18 -0600
    ...What I want to do is to take out all the > original upholstery (and curtains), bag it, and replace it with > Pendleton wool (Native...
  • How are curtains hung?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 6 May 2012 18:16:36 -0700
    The PO used safety pins though the plastic eyes in the track. What's the proper way? I can't remember from my '84...
  • Vans for sale
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Nov 1996 17:30:42 EST
    1991 VOLKSWAGEN VANAGON CARAT, Tornado RED, w/gry velour interior, 7 passenger, loaded, dual heat/air, alloy wheels, bed, table, 65000 MILES, curtains, first...
  • FOR SALE 1972 CAMPMOBILE
    Historical mailing list - Wayne Ross
    Wed, 24 May 2000 17:39:47 EDT
    ...MINT CONDITION - 1972 CAMPMOBILE - Rust Free, 55000 Original Miles, Double Bed, Cot, Hammock, Jump Seat, Stool, Ice Box, Sink, Screen & Complete Curtains, White with...
  • Re: Improving stock curtains/matress toppers
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 31 Jul 2007 13:41:55 -0700
    RE: Mattress toppers I and several others on the WetWesties list have the 2 1/2" toppers from Costco. Works great, little back problem...
  • Re: Solar, Flexible, Hatch
    Historical mailing list - Roman Haag
    Thu, 18 May 2017 20:57:47 -0400
    ...I had thought of this once but my two ideas for mounting were to hang, like the curtains, and somehow draw the bottom up...
  • Cabriolets, fighting words, more Westy manual/curtains blather
    Historical mailing list - Joe Clark
    Tue, 17 Jan 1995 19:19:53 -0500 (EST)
    ...The sun rotted most of those > curtains out years ago! > More than once I saw a nice looking set of checkered curtains from a...
  • Odometer fix worked...and Karen's curtains.
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 8 Oct 2006 20:06:44 -0700
    ...Karen has completed her project of lining the Westy curtains with silvery metallic ironing board cover fabric, and adding more snaps for more complete...
  • Stealth camping, Was: Re: Curtains and privacy...
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Mon, 17 Jan 2000 22:03:23 -0500
    ...I created "crude home made curtains" : > Let me tell you, there's nothing worse than having to crash in your van >and waking up...
  • Re: Curtain Kits
    Historical mailing list - susan hafler
    Wed, 13 May 1998 16:51:43 PDT
    ...in place, and i have custom-made, easy-on/easy-off curtains. i did hem the squares, and in the process, sewed on the...
  • Re: [Curtains]
    Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
    Wed, 30 May 2001 14:16:31 MDT
    ...I'm sitting here looking at a set of curtains that I bought some time ago. There are no instructions, and I have no...
  • Re: Window Tinting - What Really Works? - cooling, shades, curtains, solar gain
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Thu, 21 Jul 2005 14:12:06 -0400
    very funny, i am halfway through with the tinting on my dark non ac bus and now i can remove it all again??? ok...
  • Parted out a '86 westy..FS: Westy front windshield curtain...and all curtains
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 15 Jan 2006 01:41:44 EST
    i just parted out a 86 westy.. so i have lots of stuff from it.. front windshield curtain.. nice shape.. tan... also have whole...
  • Re: My weekend project.
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 8 Jun 2009 16:17:21 -0700
    ...All new curtains and upholstery for the bus (except >>> the >>> front seats, but those will come later). I used the 1933 Singer 15-91...