The ones on my '85 open at least 135 degrees, giving a nice wind in the face!  It's my air conditioning.

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Gregg Carlen
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 10:06 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Triangle vent window question

Hi all,

It's been awhile since I've been on the list, but back on and have a
question about the triangle vent windows (1990 Vanagon Westy, Washington DC
area, FWIW).

When opening the vent window, it will open about 90 degrees in relation to
the door. I seem to recall my 85 Westy (no longer have it) opened farther
than that (perhaps about 135 degrees). Is it really limited to opening only
90 degrees? Is there something that can be modified to allow the vent
window to open further? I've got the door panels off right now while I have
the regulators/motors rebuilt, so figured if there's something to be
modified ore replaced, now would be the time to do it.

I'd like to be able to get more fresh air coming in to the driver & front
passenger seats than what comes in from the door windows being rolled down
and the dash vents being opened. Personal preference, really.

Gregg
90 Westy (Blueberry)