Date: Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:07:03 -0700
Reply-To: Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM>
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From: Jeffrey Vickers <jeff@VICKERSDESIGN.COM>
Subject: Re: vanagon Digest - 13 Oct 2009 to 14 Oct 2009 - Special issue
(#2009-882)
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On Oct 14, 2009, at 10:38 AM, Automatic digest processor wrote:
> Date: Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:31:06 -0600
> From: Jon Kanas <kanas@QADAS.COM>
> Subject: The body project begins...
>
> Greetings Listees,
>
> I am preparing to take my '87 Syncro Westfalia to the body shop to
> address deteriorating paint, creeping seam rust and just general
> deterioration from 22yrs of use. I'm meeting my neighbor Saturday
> morning at the body shop with her '87 Westfalia - We're going to take
> the roofs off of both busses, replace the canvas in hers, and put her
> roof back on. Mine is staying off for the paintwork. I haven't done
> much on the Syncro for the past several years, and have a few
> questions
> for those of you with more current work history on Vanagons:
>
> 1) A long time ago I had the Ekta on CD. For whatever reason, and
> several computer upgrades later, I no longer have it. Is there a
> version of Ekta that runs on XP available to purchase or download?
> Not
> too much in the archives about this anymore.
I gave up trying to get EKTA to run and use vagcat.com instead. Its
the whole EKTA for a bunch of VW/Audi vehicles. You have to sign up
but it way easier to use and can be accessed anywhere you have web
access.
>
> 2) I need a skylight. There are now two available, single and double
> layer. I am on my third double-layer one, which is now cracked in
> numerous places. I'd appreciate any specific recommendations as to
> replacing it with another double-layer or single layer skylight.
I highly recommend dumping the OEM rattlebox and getting an
aftermarket version. I put one in 6 years ago and love it. No rattles,
no leaks and you can remove it to both clean it and get access to your
luggage rack without putting the pop top up. Here's some pics of mine: http://vickersdesign.com/vanagon/sunroof_all.jpg
which is NLA but a friend found one here:http://
www.sunroofdoctor.com/ Its the Newport 1828 model that you want.
>
> 3) I need to know how to remove / replace the weatherstripping around
> the windows in the front doors (the rubber with what appears to be an
> embedded aluminum channel. Mine are shot and needs to be replaced.
> Do
> these simply snap out, or does the glass have to be removed? Bentley
> isn't real helpful with these.
I have an 87 as well. That door weatherstrip and window channel system
is outdated and difficult to find parts for so I recommend getting the
new (88-91) system from Van Cafe. Easy to install and seals very well: http://tinyurl.com/yjg8wp3
Hope that helps,
Jeff
>
> Please pmail in addition to posting to the list; I don't always
> make it
> all the way through the digests
> --
>
> *Thanks,
> Jon B Kanas
> Email: kanas<at>qadas.com <mailto:kanas@qadas.com>
> Longmont, Colorado; Cultural Center of the Universe
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