In a message dated 1/24/06 1:51:53 PM Eastern Standard Time,
tim.demarest@POBOX.COM writes:

>
> I've never had a van with the ventilated rears, but it . looks to me like
> one more place to worry about leaks, got enough of those in my '85 already,
> thanks!
>
> One or two owners have transplanted sliding *middle* windows into the
> rear... Wouldn't  do any good on the driver's side behind that westie
> cabinet, but I'd sure love to be able to roll over in bed and open (or
> close) a window on the passenger side.
>
> At 12:55 PM 1/24/2006 -0500, you wrote:
> >Hey everyone,
> >
> >Would you recommend transplanting the rear vent wings from an 89 or
> >later Vanagon into an 85 Westy?  I already have my windows out and I
> >have a donor 90 Vanagon.
> >
> >What are the advantages to these?
> >
> >thanks,
> >
> >Dana
> >85 Westy 1.9 TD
> >04 Beetle TDI
>

they dont leak, but IMO the hassle is not worth the minimal gain.

chris