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  • NEW IMPROVED Poptop Canvas is Here!
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 28 Sep 2004 09:49:36 -0400
    ...On the bright side, this aftermarket supplier uses three screened windows with zippered flaps, instead of just one front window. Anyone who has had...
  • Re: window AC units - any lower than 5000btu?
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:05:58 -0600
    ...Most are 5000 BTU single room air conditioners and come with accordion type slide panels to seal the window. You might find a use...
  • Nice low mileage 88 Westy for sale in Sacremento
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Tue, 8 Mar 2011 07:51:13 -0700
    ...Owned by an older couple since new with all records, including the original window sticker. Original optional equipment: Titian Red Clearcoat Metallic: $375 Rear...
  • Re: Where to get a decent paint job? (long)
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 29 Apr 2015 14:19:03 -0700
    ...But if you have rust under the window rubber, you should remove the window and clean it all out first. Stuart -----Original Message----- From...
  • Re: Overhaulin' VW Van Episode Repeat
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:09:48 -0400
    ...The guy that was doing the work thought he would change it into a "23" window. Except instead of adding the rear corner windows...
  • Re: Lysol Foaming Bathroom Cleaner cleans Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Tue, 29 Dec 2015 07:31:20 -0800
    ...I used velcro to attach my Sprinter's privacy screens (Phizer Awning material) to the rubber window gaskets. Removed/Replaced them on the windows...
  • Re: Vanagon window rubber trim
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 16 May 1997 02:33:51 EDT
    In my experience of making windows seals for 20 years, I have found that in the beetles that the plastic variety trim is much...
  • Re: Leaky sliding window repairs?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Fri, 24 Nov 2006 18:37:58 -0600
    ...Had my son shoot car wash rinse >spray at the suspect windows thinking the leak was in the rubber >gasket. Apparently not. Where the...
  • Re: Westi window screens
    Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
    Thu, 4 Sep 1997 09:08:49 -0700
    A message sent said - I have found a set of Westi side windows with the screens but no screen material in them, so: 1...
  • Re: 110 volt A/C BTU
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Tue, 29 Jul 2003 17:17:28 -0700
    ...Stan Wilder On Tue, 29 Jul 2003 14:39:17 -0500 Owen <olists@THEBRANDS.ORG> writes: > Hanging it out the drivers side window makes...
  • Re: ETKA 7 install
    Historical mailing list - Tim Marciniak
    Wed, 9 Jul 2008 07:55:58 -0500
    ...Tim ---- Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM> wrote: > I'm trying to install ETKA 7 on a Mac running Parallels (Windows XP) > and since I...
  • Re: Correct names for some items
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:27:33 -0700
    ...plastic things on the ends of the slider windows > called? I think they help the windows slide more smoothly. > > Some other small missing things...
  • Re: Electric windows
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 17 Oct 2016 21:53:43 +0000
    ...um 20:54 schrieb Dan N: > >> at both ends of the window lift bar there are 2 plastic guides if they > >> loose from the...
  • '90 electric windows
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Wed, 14 Oct 2015 16:08:04 -0700
    For months now my passenger window sounded like the gears were eating themselves. A few days ago it stopped the grinding noise and now...
  • Re: falling tree branch broke non-sliding portion of drivers-side middle wind...
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 21 Mar 2011 13:46:14 -0500
    ...portion > of the left-side middle window? > > Thanks in advance. > > > > > > > easier to just replace the whole window w/ a good used one (which i...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Friday question- will this break your window??
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:46:48 -0500
    ...It has the same type defrost circuit on the >lower window glass edge, ONLY where the wipers park. I've seen this on a...
  • Re: 1985 Westy Auto Window Sticker and photo
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 11 Oct 2009 12:16:43 -0500
    ...an 85 Westy in the yard. �In the Westy was this window sticker; > http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj285/baboonia/85Westy/85westywindowsticker.jpg > > $18k...
  • FS: '67 21-window Samba
    Historical mailing list - Darie Duclos
    Mon, 01 Jul 1996 14:33:45 +0200
    ...VW Bus Samba 1967, 116'000 km (72'000 mls), 21 windows, tizian red / offwhite. Very nice original car with all chrome parts. No...
  • Rear defrost not working
    Historical mailing list - Elkavitch, Michael and Diana
    Wed, 3 Dec 1997 21:26:41 -0500
    ...the Live freeze and die state, I have discovered that my rear window defroster, on my 86 Westy syncro, is not defrosting. The side...
  • Re: Window chrome moulding
    Historical mailing list - Dave L
    Fri, 5 May 2000 15:33:56 -0400
    ...either 88 or 89, VW switched all to use no chrome window molding. So unless the actual body metal and/or size of the...
  • Power window mechanism
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 29 Oct 2000 06:00:45 EST
    I'm still looking for a drivers side power window mechanism without the motor. Anyone out there with a good one for sale ? VW...
  • Re: the meaning of Kombi
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 10 May 2002 22:30:40 +1200
    ...the term "kombi" is derived from "Kombination" ie, combination - which is the name for the model VW gave its panelvan with windows..the Kombi...
  • Window motor saga
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 21 Feb 2005 20:32:50 -0600
    ...The rebuilder asked if it was a window motor. I said it was. He said they had to throw them away, there was no...
  • Leaks (Rear Door? Window Seals?)
    Historical mailing list - Russell, William
    Thu, 25 May 2006 15:47:52 -0400
    ...Could both these problems be related to window seals? These look difficult to replace. Are they? Thanks, \/\/i!!y 1980 Westfalia "Jazzy"
  • Vent Wing & Front Guide Channel
    Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
    Tue, 11 Apr 2006 07:42:40 -0500
    I started pulling the old, cracked rubber off the passenger side window on my '89 to replace it. I discovered that the front guide...
  • Re: Bike rack suggestions
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Thu, 24 May 2007 17:14:48 -0600
    ...See what�s different about Windows Live Hotmail. http://www.windowslive-hotmail.com/learnmore/default.html?locale=en-us&ocid=RMT_TAGLM_HMWL_reten...
  • Re: Rear Glass Shattered!
    Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
    Fri, 29 Jun 2007 09:49:14 -0700
    my neighbors lawn guy did my rear window a few years back Bob Donalds ----- Original Message ----- From: <JordanVw@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: Lowered Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 2 Jun 2008 09:54:53 -0700
    ...Syncro Westy > _________________________________________________________________ > Keep your kids safer online with Windows Live Family Safety. > > http://www.windowslive.com/family_safety/overview.html?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL...
  • Re: Would my 205 tires fit on a friends bay window?
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sat, 25 Jan 2020 20:47:59 +0000
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  • Looking for a brown window crank
    Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
    Mon, 25 Apr 2016 12:21:57 -0500
    Anyone have a BROWN widow crank they can part with. Mine just split apart. pmail if you do. Thanks. Spencer 85 westy
  • Happy New Year!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Mon, 31 Dec 2012 19:08:32 -0500
    ...Dennis, And I still can't type on this Windows 8 Phone!
  • Need curtains, "KIT"
    Historical mailing list - Modl6971
    Tue, 12 May 1998 02:57:07 EDT
    I have a 87syncro, and want to install all the curtains for all the windows. Need privacy when camping. Please let me know. Michael...
  • Re: [Re: window trim]
    Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
    Fri, 6 Apr 2001 14:20:55 -0500
    Joe, You want to clean up the trim and reinstall it? I don't think this is going to happen Amigo! ______________ |[ ] [ ] [ ]\ | | | | ||-(())----(())-| Terry 85 GL
  • Re: NEED WIRING SCHEMATIC FOR 91' W/ POWER WINDOWS/MIRRORS
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 19 Oct 2001 20:54:08 -0700
    I believe that the '91 diagram is on the Vintagebus wiring page. <http://www.vintagebus.com/wiring> Jim
  • Re: Foglight switch
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 20 Jun 2002 14:03:00 EDT
    ...all vanagons have the rear window defroster... even the lowliest of models. chris
  • Hans Brouwer's westy mods
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 4 Jul 2002 08:52:17 -0700
    I added some pix of Han's towel rack, ladder and window louver to my website. http://homepage.mac.com/alistairbell/home/ Alistair
  • Re: westfallia table storage
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 9 Feb 2004 14:46:53 -0500
    I store my front table in between the rear cabinets and the WINDOW. There is just enough room for it to slide in there.
  • Re: How do I remove the sliding window catch - 82 westy
    Historical mailing list - Jon Brown
    Tue, 5 Jul 2005 13:10:39 -0700
    YES the screw should fall out the bottom, be carful the spring may fall out with it.
  • High roof for sale near Montreal
    Historical mailing list - jpn
    Mon, 6 Jun 2005 14:00:07 -0400
    Highroof partialy modified to fit a vanagon was on a baywindow Has two windows for more infos calumet a hotmail.com jp
  • Re: Lighthearted Vanagon content - Boy or Girl?
    Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
    Tue, 7 Jun 2005 22:06:32 +0000
    62 split window Kombi ... "The turtle" 74 lime green Westy... "The Loaf" 78 Champagne edition Westy "Darling" 87 Syncro Westy "Cynosure"
  • Would it fit?
    Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
    Fri, 25 Feb 2011 14:44:19 -0800
    I have a '96 Jetta and I'm not sure if the window motors fit the Vanagon or not. Or any part of it...
  • Re: window wind and rain deflector
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 7 Aug 2005 17:54:21 -0700
    RE: Wind/Rain deflectors I've had a st for three years, love em, one of the best add-ons I have.
  • parts for swap/sell ... square headlights??
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 12 Oct 1997 20:47:55 CDT
    ...anyway, it looks like i'm never gonna get around to putting these windows into my non-powered window bus. :( so, since i need...
  • Re: Installing a slider window
    Historical mailing list - Mike
    Wed, 11 Jun 2008 22:46:34 -0400
    Gojo is a trick I learned from a window installer tech. And it's only 1 dollar for enough to install many pieces of...
  • Re: adding a new dash A/C unit?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Fri, 26 Jul 2013 17:53:02 -0700
    I'm with you, but the only way I can get any air in my face is with the windows open anyway. No air...
  • Re: Power Window Trouble
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 17 Dec 2001 06:05:36 EST
    In a message dated 12/17/2001 12:14:50 AM Eastern Standard Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Power Window Trouble Joel, STOP...
  • FW: The VW & the Rolls
    Historical mailing list - Jack R
    Fri, 12 Jan 2007 12:47:07 -0500
    ...Their windows are open and he yells at the guy in the Rolls, "Hey, you got a telephone in that Rolls?" The guy in...
  • Re: 88 Vanagon with Power Windows, No Power to Switches - HELP!
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stewart
    Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:13:29 -0400
    ...So I closed my drivers side window. When I tried the passenger side it was dead with no power again. > > I moved the wires...
  • Re: 1985 Westy Auto Window Sticker and photo
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 11 Oct 2009 13:05:49 -0500
    ...1985 Westy Auto Window Sticker and photo > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Date: Sunday, October 11, 2009, 12:36 PM > > I was at the...
  • Re: 86 interior into a 84 need some advice
    Historical mailing list - EMZ
    Wed, 26 May 1999 10:44:07 -0400
    ...You much remove the window and glue the interior head liner in place real well. After dry you can re- install the windows, but...
  • Re: 1985 Westy with Subaru 2.2
    Historical mailing list - David Hines
    Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:39:52 -0700
    ...http://www.windowslive.com/share.html?ocid=TXT_TAGHM_Wave2_sharelife_012008
  • Re: Nylon window track guides for sliding window 84 waterboxer
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 6 Apr 1998 13:47:47 -0700
    ...Have to replace the whole metal >guide attached to window glass. Has anyone had experience with this? I think >dealer wants 60.00 for...
  • Re: Leaking rear side window
    Historical mailing list - Vince S
    Fri, 13 Aug 2004 08:15:05 -0700
    ...Leaking rear side window A friend's 1990 Westy has a wet mattress from a small leak at the inserts in the back of...
  • 1982 Diesel Westy for sale, Asheville NC
    Historical mailing list - Karl
    Wed, 14 May 2014 20:54:34 -0400
    ...Minor seam rust (surface) in both rear wheel lip seams, and two small spots at the left rear window and rear window. Body is...
  • =?WINDOWS-1252?Q?Re:_Friday:_cool_tool=97Craftsman_Ratcheting_Op?= =?WINDOWS-1252?Q?en_End_Wrenches?=
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 25 Feb 2011 07:31:56 -0800
    Jim et al, apologies. Can i make excuse of not enough coffee yet? The wrenches sound even better. I wonder if the lousy canadian...
  • Re: Door Speaker Size- Stock
    Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
    Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:46:37 -0700
    ...front doors? A DPO of my '85 installed new speakers that prevent the window cranks from rolling the windows down. TIA, Jeff Jeff Stewart
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list - BUDWIL
    96-06-29 15:00:42 EDT
    ...i'd like a '67 or earlier camper version with either no windows or 21 windows. what year and model is considered the "ultimate...
  • Re: SOTO big meet?
    Historical mailing list - Mike White
    Fri, 12 May 1995 13:19:30 MST
    ...Look for the '57 23-Window. (Haha, as if there will be only one!) Make that look for the 23-window with the Lenti...
  • 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...
  • Gas spill
    Historical mailing list - Michael T. DeLessio
    Mon, 25 Aug 1997 16:46:29 -0400
    ...Anyone have any ideas on how to correct this?? Also, I'm about to attempt to take out the sliding door window to fix...