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  • C Pillar Wiring - is this possible?
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Sat, 12 Jul 2008 03:09:42 -0700
    ...They are then routed to the interior light just behind the C pillar. Pulling out that air vent in front of the C Pillar...
  • Re: C Pillar Wiring - is this possible?
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:33:35 -0700
    ...Did you have to drill any holes? The C Pillar seems to be sealed at the top (within the the body). From: "Ken Lewis...
  • Re: Accessing the B or C pillar to run a water pipe
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:44:34 -0400
    ...On Mar 14, 2008, at 12:25 PM, Christopher Gronski wrote: > Hi All, > > Has anyone had any success accessing the B or C pillars...
  • Accessing the B or C pillar to run a water pipe
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:25:43 -0400
    Hi All, Has anyone had any success accessing the B or C pillars? I'd like to run water pipe through one of the...
  • Re: Accessing the B or C pillar to run a water pipe
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:56:44 -0700
    ...C pillar is probably similar. > On Mar 14, 2008, at 12:25 PM, Christopher Gronski wrote: > > > Hi All, > > > > Has anyone had any success accessing...
  • Re: Accessing the B or C pillar to run a water pipe
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 22:36:41 -0400
    ...C pillar is probably similar. >> On Mar 14, 2008, at 12:25 PM, Christopher Gronski wrote: >> >>> Hi All, >>> >>> Has anyone had any success accessing...
  • NVC: shower (WAS: Accessing the B or C pillar to run a water pipe)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 10:16:56 -0700
    ...Hi All, > > Has anyone had any success accessing the B or C pillars? I'd like to run > water pipe through one of the...
  • rear /middle 3 point mount vanagon shoulderbelts
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Sep 2005 02:07:15 EDT
    ...uses the factory mounting points on the C pillar.. no drilling needed, just bolts right on.. $75 chris
  • Re: C Pillar Wiring - is this possible?
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Sat, 12 Jul 2008 08:22:56 -0400
    M'obeechi, I used the B pillar on the passenger side to route an eight gauge wire from the battery up to the overhead...
  • "Squish"
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 10:40:47 -0700
    ...To make a squish! > >There are a few difficulties: > >1) I used both the B and C pillars for the stretch (do I now...
  • Re: Stretch project. Clips for sale cheap!
    Historical mailing list - Otmar Ebenhoech
    Thu, 6 Aug 1998 10:10:56 -0700
    ...1) I used both the B and C pillars for the stretch (do I now have two B and two C pillars? or are...
  • 93 Eurovan parts wanted for a friend
    Historical mailing list - Pedro dos Santos
    Mon, 3 Nov 2003 18:14:54 -0000
    ...trim right 15- B-pillar trim left 16- C-pillar trim right 17- C-pillar trim left 18- D-pillar trim right 19- D...
  • Re: Z bed will not pull out
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Thu, 22 Jul 2021 08:45:05 +0200
    When shoulder belts from factory, one might now realize what the little black knobs on the c-pillar are for. ;-) Am 22.07.2021...
  • Re: Accessing the B or C pillar to run a water pipe
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:52:22 -0700
    ...C pillar is probably similar. > >> On Mar 14, 2008, at 12:25 PM, Christopher Gronski wrote: > >> > >>> Hi All, > >>> > >>> Has anyone had any success accessing...
  • Speakers' electric wiring
    Historical mailing list - Chibong Oh
    Sat, 10 Jun 2000 09:45:19 +0900
    ...Right position? For them, radio->A pillar->roof->C pillar? How difficult the roof work? Any advice appreciated. Chibong Caravelle diesel 1.6 NA.
  • Re: Do rear shoulder belt kits fit vans with AC?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 4 Jun 2005 13:46:54 EDT
    ...shrouds--looks like an interference issue > to me. > > they are..and the 90-91 rear a/c pillars have cutouts to accomodate them.. chris
  • Re: NVC: shower (WAS: Accessing the B or C pillar to run a water pipe)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:33:18 -0700
    ...Hi All, > > > > Has anyone had any success accessing the B or C pillars? I'd like to run > > water pipe through one of the...
  • Re: sliding door conversion, early-late
    Historical mailing list - Otmar
    Mon, 15 Aug 2005 10:09:01 -0700
    ...i think the entire C >pillar aft of the slider door is different on the pre-'85's vs the post '85's. > i...
  • Re: Storm Chaser Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Jun 2015 01:08:33 -0400
    ...and fuses and wth is that contraption behind the rear a/c pillar....LOL LOL omg... roflmao this thing is a hoot. . looks like...
  • Re: wanted: rear foam cushion for a westy
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 5 Aug 2009 13:14:29 EDT
    ...van...those cutouts on the sides are for the rear a/c pillars ************** A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in...
  • nice pic on "t5 pic site"
    Historical mailing list - mortimer peaberry
    Fri, 7 Jan 2005 07:52:14 -0800
    ...seat? I know that there are high anchor points on the C pillar (the one behind the slider). I do not know where a...
  • Re: Do rear shoulder belt kits fit vans with AC?
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sat, 4 Jun 2005 10:53:41 -0700
    ...In a message dated 6/4/05 12:47:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, they are..and the 90-91 rear a/c pillars...
  • pop out on westy
    Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
    Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:55:37 -0700
    ...out? I am thinking the section between the B pillar and C pillar could "pop out". Seems like if it was done well it...
  • Re: Seat cover wanted
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 29 Jan 2014 17:26:39 -0500
    ...i also have a brown corduroy rear sofabed cushion WITHOUT the a/c pillar cutouts which is rare
  • Re: Installing 3 point Seat Belts Was:3 point seatbelts in Westfalias
    Historical mailing list - Joe T.
    Fri, 25 Mar 2011 09:38:53 -0600
    ...The higher-up mounting point is there in the C pillar and is also threaded. It will have a plastic cap screwed into it...
  • A/C Pillar 91GL
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:25:56 -0500
    Happy Frydaye! VC-Need to inspect and leak check the a/c hoses in the DS rear pillar. Got a local source for the...
  • A/C questions: Thanks for all the help!
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sat, 19 Jan 2002 11:19:55 +0100
    Thanks all for the pics and mailings of the A/C pillar. I see there were two versions: One with the fuses and relays...
  • AC ducting for Westie.
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Fri, 26 Apr 2002 15:52:48 -0700
    ...outlet to the "outlet" on the side just ahead of the C pillar. Examining the ducting a bit shows that this leads forward through...
  • Re: ? Rear Plastic Vent ?
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Sun, 8 Apr 2001 10:39:45 EDT
    ...m going to replace them with one piece side windows so that there is less of a C-pillar to block my view. Rich
  • Re: NVC: shower (WAS: Accessing the B or C pillar to run a water pipe)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:49:03 -0700
    ...Hi All, > > > > Has anyone had any success accessing the B or C pillars? I'd like > to run > > water pipe through one of the...
  • Re: Storm Chaser Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Michael McSwain
    Mon, 1 Jun 2015 11:16:19 -0400
    ...and fuses and wth is > that contraption behind the rear a/c pillar....LOL LOL omg... roflmao > this thing is a hoot. . looks like...
  • Hot A/C Wire
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 09:59:47 -0500
    Can someone take a look at a couple of pics of this wire in the fuse block on the C pillar of my 91...
  • Re: Sunroof drains
    Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
    Sat, 22 Sep 2007 13:17:29 -0700
    ...As I recall, there were metal stubs at the top and tubes (rubber hoses?) somewhere in there passing down through the B and C...
  • Re: ebay Vanagon with extra headroom - poptop only - no roof.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 28 Dec 2010 10:27:14 -0800
    ...On Dec 28, 2010, at 10:42 AM, mark drillock wrote: > That C pillar cross brace IS welded in, both hardtop and Westy. Thanks...
  • Re: Sliding door supposed to stay open?
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
    Sun, 1 Oct 2000 19:14:15 EDT
    ...The hook is in the door jam however, not on the door--mounted at the "C" pillar on the outside of the bus--but...
  • Re: rare '86 "Hobie Cat" edition vanagon on samba..
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Fri, 2 Apr 2004 18:57:48 EST
    ...i have a grey rear weekender cushion from a 87 wolfy w/o A/C - no cutouts for the rear a/c pillars - it...
  • Re: wanted: rear foam cushion for a westy
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Wed, 5 Aug 2009 12:23:12 -0500
    ...van...those cutouts on the sides are for the rear > a/c pillars > > > ************** > A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in...
  • Re: adjusting sliding door?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 10 Jan 2001 09:38:09 -0800
    ...this is to move the strike plates on the B and C pillars. For a perfect seal you may need to replace it, it...
  • '84 Adventurewagon wiring
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:13:33 -0700
    ...The spot over the passenger seat, the overhead fluorescents and the ones on the c-pillars. I replaced the motor and replaced the 'house...
  • Re: pop out on westy
    Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
    Fri, 10 Sep 2004 12:11:03 -0700
    ...It would be a pretty slick install, just cut out the side panel between the "B" and "C" pillars and replace it with a...
  • Automatic 3-Point Left Center Seat Belt, Retrofit Installation
    Historical mailing list - Subject: Automatic 3-Point Left Center Seat Belt, Retrofit Installation
    April 30, 1991
    ...of the side windows, in the middle of the C-pillar> * cut C-Pillar trim from threaded hole, install belt guide D-ring -> 40...
  • Re: Need sliding door handle for '82 (outside)
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Thu, 30 Dec 2004 13:54:34 -0800
    ...Can't imagine the point of a handle that immediately disappears behind the C-pillar upon sliding the door. Maybe someone put it in...
  • Re: ebay Vanagon with extra headroom - poptop only - no roof.
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:31:25 -0700
    ...Then there is some torsional strength added at the C pillar. >> >> As for the sunroof vans, those have MORE roof structure than standard roofs...
  • Re: Sliding door adjustment
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 7 Jul 2010 23:55:35 -0400
    ...Before you start you remove the C pillar beading, then you loosen the hinge link bolts and move the link as high and to...
  • Re: pop out on westy
    Historical mailing list - John C.
    Sat, 11 Sep 2004 20:27:29 EDT
    ...It would be a pretty slick install, just cut out the side panel between the "B" and "C" pillars and replace it with a...
  • Re: Pillar letters and air conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sun, 15 Jul 2007 08:17:53 -0600
    ...Can someone fill me in on which is the B pillar, C pillar, D pillar, etc?> > My van is an early 86 model, actually...
  • Pillar letters and air conditioning
    Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
    Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:17:28 -0700
    ...Can someone fill me in on which is the B pillar, C pillar, D pillar, etc? My van is an early 86 model, actually...
  • Re: NVC: shower (WAS: Accessing the B or C pillar to run a water pipe)
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:58:38 -0700
    ...Hi All, > > > > > > Has anyone had any success accessing the B or C pillars? I'd like > > to run > > > water pipe through one of the...
  • Re: Rear seat belt in 1985
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Sun, 17 May 1998 21:28:11 CDT
    ...of the side windows, in the middle of the C-pillar> * cut C-Pillar trim from threaded hole, install belt guide D-ring -> 40...
  • Re: ? Rear Plastic Vent ?
    Historical mailing list - mike and shari
    Sun, 8 Apr 2001 07:56:29 -0700
    ...m > going to replace them with one piece side windows so that there is less of a > C-pillar to block my view. > > Rich
  • Re: ebay Vanagon with extra headroom - poptop only - no roof.
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:00:26 -0700
    On Dec 28, 2010, at 10:42 AM, mark drillock wrote: > That C pillar cross brace IS welded in, both hardtop and Westy. Thanks...
  • Re: rare '86 "Hobie Cat" edition vanagon on samba..
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 2 Apr 2004 18:43:08 EST
    ...i have a grey rear weekender cushion from a 87 wolfy w/o A/C - no cutouts for the rear a/c pillars - it...
  • Re: Do rear shoulder belt kits fit vans with AC?
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon
    Sat, 4 Jun 2005 11:43:36 -0700
    ...Eastern Daylight Time, > > they are..and the 90-91 rear a/c pillars have cutouts to accomodate them.. > > chris > > > Casey > Biodiesel: > '87 300TD intercooler...
  • Strap Handle
    Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
    Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:00:04 -0700
    ...On my 84 Westy there are strap handles on the C-Pillars. How are these removed? Looks like they might slide up to release...
  • Re: [Adventurewagen] Accessing the B or C pillar to run a water pipe
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:42:58 -0400
    ...http://www.glind.com.au/ - The hose would then run up a the B or C pillar - If I managed to use the B...
  • Re: Hot A/C Wire
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sun, 22 Aug 2010 17:23:23 +0200
    ...of pics of this wire in the fuse block > on the C pillar of my 91? When a/c is off, wire is cool...
  • Annoying Body damage to our Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Tue, 30 Oct 2007 15:57:07 -0600
    Yep, I spent $1400 fixing my sliding door, C pillar from sideswiping a tel. pole in my parking lot, only to hit another pole...
  • Re: pop out on westy
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Fri, 10 Sep 2004 20:18:58 -0400
    ...It would be a pretty slick install, > just cut out the side panel between the "B" and "C" pillars and > replace it with a...
  • Re: Need sliding door handle for '82 (outside)
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 31 Dec 2004 13:28:42 EST
    ...Can't imagine the point of a handle that immediately disappears > behind the C-pillar upon sliding the door. Maybe someone put it in...
  • Re: ebay Vanagon with extra headroom - poptop only - no roof.
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:42:41 -0800
    That C pillar cross brace IS welded in, both hardtop and Westy. As for the sunroof vans, those have MORE roof structure than standard...