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• Re: bug netting on sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Tue, 15 Feb 2000 07:40:38 -0500
  Wendy Silva wrote: >Also has anyone used mosquito netting for a bug screen on the sliding door. >I know there are serveral good sliding...
• Re: how do you break into a vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 16 Apr 2004 21:16:34 EDT
  ...anyway with these sliding window track guides out you can push up on the sliding window glass, which jumps the lock up over the...
• sliding windows on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Dean Forshee
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 11:14:50 -0800
  There are two sliding windows on my vanagon. They can't easily get popped out of their track because of a plastic spacer that...
• Sliding door panel replacement
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Casal
  Sat, 23 Sep 2017 13:33:48 -0400
  Hello Good People, I recently purchased a replacement sliding door panel and the clips won't hold. I pus them in and as soon...
• window seals
  Historical mailing list - Mike Holm Toronto
  Fri, 4 Jul 2014 20:36:36 -0400
  I'm in the process of repainting the van which is not a westy but has sliding windows. I'm not sure what window...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Fri, 22 Nov 2013 22:43:49 -0500
  ...21 PM, Scott <sjknell@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > I just broke my sliding door handle. I need the one that fits 1985-1991. If > anyone...
• Seal around sliding door
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 May 1994 13:09:39 -0400
  I'm looking for the door seal for the sliding door on my '78 bus, it's about $300 here. TOO MUCH FOR ME...
• Slidingdoor modification for wide rear tires and fender flares
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Fri, 8 Dec 2000 01:31:36 EST
  Someone in the past said they knew of a kit of some sort that will make the sliding door extend further out to clear...
• Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Terry
  Thu, 24 May 2001 23:29:12 -0500
  Found a sliding door for sale off an 86, and I need to know if it will fit my 85. I know this has...
• Sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list - John Houser
  Fri, 2 Jan 2004 03:06:20 EST
  Volks, Yesterday I removed the interior panel on the sliding door to my 84 Westy to replace a broken outside handle. In the process...
• Re: sliding door lower track
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 14 Nov 2005 10:12:34 EST
  In a message dated 11/14/05 4:15:08 AM Eastern Standard Time, Neal354@WMCONNECT.COM writes: > > Under my sliding door part of...
• Re: Different Years - Sliding Windows
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 22 Apr 2006 21:05:14 EDT
  ...s side middle window is > interchangeable, but the passenger's side (sliding door) is not. > > yup. drivers side 80-91; pass side 80-84...
• sliding door vinyl
  Historical mailing list - Jake Beaulieu
  Sat, 14 Jun 2008 22:02:09 -0400
  Hello, I am going to recover the sliding door panel in my 82 Westy and am considering using the material that GoWesty carries (http...
• Re: sliding door escutcheon for 80 to 84
  Historical mailing list - Pascal Giasson
  Mon, 15 Feb 2010 07:22:41 -0500
  Sorry that the eBay link to the delrin sliding door escutcheon did not work in my previous post. I see that Alistair put a...
• Re: WTB Sliding Door Handle Spacer that BD didn't include
  Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
  Wed, 2 May 2007 10:43:35 -0300
  ...WTB Sliding Door Handle Spacer that BD didnt include Hi i need the spacer for my new sliding door handle (exterior) you know, the...
• Re: Urgently need STRIKER PIN for rear lock on sliding door -- '91 Vanagon - FIXED
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Sat, 11 Mar 2023 08:39:26 -0500
  ...Urgently need STRIKER PIN for rear lock on sliding door -- '91 Vanagon - FIXED Date: 03/11/2023 07:34:44 AM Hi John, That...
• Re: Sliding Door stubborn
  Historical mailing list - David Milo
  Mon, 7 Aug 2006 10:35:35 -0400
  Possibly a broken spring or broken spring retention pin? The "U" hinge at the rear of the sliding door has the above mentioned spring...
• Re: Sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Rowan Tipton
  Tue, 2 Dec 2025 11:57:11 -0700
  I got this message and I did get a message about sliding door which I suppose was from you. r Rowan Tipton > On Dec...
• Re: Sliding door question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 6 Jun 2018 17:15:32 -0700
  ...of the noise and that roller bears the weight of the sliding door... I've used the Delrin roller and it's quieter than...
• Re: Sliding Door for '84-85
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Fri, 10 Oct 2014 15:43:02 -0700
  ...1984 and 1985 sliding doors are different. Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic umbilicus > On Oct 10, 2014, at 1:07 PM, Steve Williams...
• Re: sliding door handle grommet needed
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:06:34 -0400
  Jonce Fancher wrote: > A bit ago while surfing the Samba I saw a Sliding door handle grommet sold new. Be aware that the ones...
• Re: '84 sliding door handle question
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 15 Dec 2004 13:26:48 -0500
  ...thats a 80-84 only sliding handle.. and they > are NLA new. so stock up on spares.. I still have a few left. http...
• pin switch for sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Ben S
  Thu, 4 Aug 2005 15:58:24 -0700
  ...do any vans come with a pin switch to detect the sliding door opening? how about the rear door? is there any place to...
• Re: Best Tint?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 13 Apr 2008 17:04:34 -0400
  ...The only spots that have a few minor scratches are from sliding the screens and not from sliding the windows open or closed. Mike...
• sliding (cargo) door bug net
  Historical mailing list - Ken Baldwin
  Mon, 15 Nov 1999 14:37:33 -0800
  Does anyone have experience with the sliding (cargo) door mosquito net sold by the Bus Depot? I have two questions: (1) Can the sliding...
• PARTS FS
  Historical mailing list - vwghost
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 10:44:50 -0400
  have 1984 the vanagon parts for sale.the vanagon is blue with blue interior sliding side door blue with blue interior 2 sliding side...
• Re: Side windows (year change and different splits)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 4 Apr 2005 14:31:41 EDT
  ...keeping the 1/3 size windows? > > drivers side middle slider the same from 80-91 pass side middle slider (ie, sliding door window) 80...
• Need Help Replacing a Sliding Window Pane
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Wed, 21 Sep 2005 22:03:42 +0200
  ...I need to replace a broken window on the sliding door of an '85 Vanagon. It is the sliding window that is broken, not...
• Re: Sliding Door Silencer?
  Historical mailing list - Martin Garramone
  Wed, 12 Apr 1995 07:37:47 -0500 (CDT)
  ...question - I asked about what type of lubricant > might make the sliding door quieter and it got focused on the wrong > problem. > <snip> > One...
• Re: What changes in doors between '84 and '85? (was RE: Epidermal ...
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 14 May 1999 22:46:29 EDT
  In a message dated 99-05-14 18:13:52 EDT, lpaulsen@CMCFLEX.COM writes: << What exactly changed on the sliding doors between these...
• Re: sliding door pops open
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Tue, 6 Nov 2001 22:20:17 -0800
  ...sliding door pops open I'm having trouble with my sliding door on my 90 westy camper,it snaps open often and often won...
• Re: Need a sliding door lock mechanism
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Tue, 5 May 2020 12:22:34 -0700
  ...Thanks! On Tue, May 5, 2020, 10:02 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: > hi Steve, > > remove the sliding door panel and inspect...
• Re: availablility of the sliding rear windows?
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Jul 1999 02:31:39 EDT
  In a message dated 99-07-08 14:16:07 EDT, akimmons@PDQ.NET writes: << Anyone know about the availablility of the sliding far...
• Sliding door handle needed!
  Historical mailing list - John Baker
  Wed, 12 Dec 2001 13:00:11 -0500
  Anybody got an extra exterior sliding door handle that would work on my 83 that I can buy?? Mine snapped off in my hand...
• 84 vs. 85 sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list - mike
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 12:21:45 -0700
  Volks Did you know that the sliding door panel from an 84 non westy will not fit an '85 westy? There's a cutout...
• Sliding door mosquito screen help
  Historical mailing list - ed maikranz
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 13:22:55 -0700
  ...My 81 Westy came with new, nver installed mosquito screen for the sliding door. How is this supposed to be installed? Where do you...
• free sliding door panel (warped) in Los Angeles
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sun, 9 Mar 2003 05:46:29 -0800
  Anyone who wants a somewhat warped interior panel (gray, pre 1987) for the sliding door is welcome to it. You just need to be...
• sticking sliding windows - 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Kozak
  Wed, 14 May 2003 19:55:08 -0400
  Hello, One of my sliding windows won't open fully due to sticking in guides. Any suggestions? Doesn't seem to be blocked by...
• WTB '84 sliding door rubber stop for latch
  Historical mailing list - BajaLeo
  Sun, 2 May 2004 17:08:48 -0700
  ...Anyone got an extra one laying around they don't need? http://members.cox.net/leolipert/Sliding%20door%20rubber Thanks, Leo
• sliding door panel for sale; gray
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Alfonso
  Fri, 8 Feb 2008 15:28:21 -0800
  ...http://picasaweb.google.com/vangina/SlidingDoorPanel Make offer! 75 bucks? I'm in Half Moon Bay, California and am really not interested in packing...
• Re: Looking for window glass
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 27 Sep 2012 10:02:04 -0700
  Be aware that the right side sliding glass came in 4 versions. That is 2 different sizes, each in 2 colors. The glass piece...
• Re: source for 251 947 575 (rubber stop for sliding door switch)
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 29 Nov 2010 09:23:38 -0800
  ...Hi guys, I want to put in a the switch that checks whether the sliding door is closed (we don't have one since...
• Fwd: SLIDING DOOR DESIGN CHANGES (by year)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 Jul 1997 20:16:36 -0400 (EDT)
  ...vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu I need another sliding door for my '84 van. (dove blue metallic, anyone know of one in a yard...
• Re: Sliding Door Lock Knob, Interior
  Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 16:15:42 -0700
  ...It's the little knob you press down in order to > lock the sliding door from the inside. I need to replace it. I...
• Re: Power lock sliding door fix
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 14 Feb 2022 09:28:02 -0800
  ...Could get the lock to work consistently by detaching the spring plunger assembly and holding it to the pads on sliding door. The mechanics...
• Re: Sliding Door: Lock Knob (inside)
  Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
  Mon, 16 Jun 2003 22:38:04 -0700
  ...can open my sliding door; >or > > else I turn the key at the sliding door, and then open the sliding door. > >I mentioned having...
• '77 Westy sliding door lock
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 Apr 1996 09:05:13 -0500 (EST)
  Hi all My '77 Westy's sliding door doesn't lock. The mechanism's OK, but the fit is a bit off. Anybody hasve...
• Sliding door won't open
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 13:32:53 -0400
  The sliding door on my 83.5 will not open from the outside. If I go in and "shove" it while pulling the handle...
• Re: 85 Sliding door problem
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 5 Jan 2001 07:37:02 EST
  In a message dated 1/5/01 12:12:33 AM, helloml@T-LINK.NET writes: << am looking for the solution for a sliding...
• Interior Color - is Gazelle the same as Tan?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 26 May 2002 08:51:00 -0400
  ...My sliding door panel is in rough shape. But I have the opportunity to to buy a sliding door panel from an 87 in...
• Re: sliding door conversion, early-late
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Aug 2005 17:50:26 EDT
  ...Time, refisher@MCHSI.COM writes: > Get one of those remote/automatic sliding door opener assemblies that they > use in wheelchair vans. > > i actually had...
• Re: Sliding door popping open
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 7 Feb 2007 17:01:23 +0000
  ...Joe Beckham <jrbeckh@COX.NET> > Hello All, > > > > Does anyone else have problems with the sliding door popping open on very > cold days? Or does...
• 87 Westy Sliding Door Adjustment
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mari
  Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:04:39 -0700
  Hi all, I looking for some tricks/info on adjusting my 87 Westy Sliding door, as the TOP bearing on the rear swing out...
• Re: Bench seat removing
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Oct 1999 03:55:43 EDT
  ...you take a knife, and cut/rip the carpet......... :<) (as so many DPO's have done before...) here's how. -remove aluminum sliding doorsill...
• Re: adjusting sliding door?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 10 Jan 2001 10:45:13 -0700
  ...adjusting sliding door? > How flush to the body does the sliding door sit? I suppose you shouldn't > see light around the rear seal...
• Sliding door pops open on 90 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hurlbut
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 23:03:46 -0800
  ...Gee, I love these cars. :-) The problem with my 90 is the sliding door pops open. I have tried to adjust the strike in...
• Re: sliding window 87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 23 Dec 2010 08:12:21 -0500
  ...I would just buy a whole good used sliding window and you should be good. As Chris mentioned, early Vanagon sliding door windows are...
• Sliding windows / Rear Ventalation/ rear exhaust vents / D pillar opening windows
  Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
  Fri, 22 Oct 2004 16:19:11 -0700
  ...http://users.ca.astound.net/dougfayne/D pillar sliding windows.JPG http://users.ca.astound.net/dougfayne/D pillar sliding windows2.JPG I installed...
• Re: Needed! 84-85 sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:38:51 -0500
  I have two of the interior sliding door panels you are looking for still in stock. They are brand new and I am selling...
• Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 16:54:33 -0700
  > As I recall, these rear sliding windows were not offered on the side of > the sliding door. Probably so that the door wouldn't...