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  • Re: Speaker Install Question
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Thu, 30 May 2013 10:34:14 -0700
    The hole in the door behind the panel is about 6" in diameter, but odd shaped. Best not to cut any metal though, there...
  • Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
    Historical mailing list - Troy
    Sat, 25 Jun 2011 23:51:55 -0800
    ...of a solar panel. So, I'm sure I'm not the first person to hook up solar to my van. Any suggestions on...
  • Re: Re; Rust Not Want Not
    Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
    Wed, 23 Aug 2000 12:10:03 -0700
    Environmentally speaking, that is. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Terry Kay" <CTONLINE@webtv.net> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2000 3:32...
  • Re: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Sat, 10 Apr 2010 06:18:00 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Sent: Fri, April 9, 2010 9:31:08 PM > Subject: SubWoofer Installation & Cuttin'up Your Westy > > I have my new...
  • Re: Electrical Math Check Please? (Westy Solar Panel)
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 8 Aug 2013 12:17:56 -0700
    ...tubaneil.blogspot.ca > > '88 Westy http://tinyurl.com/c8rlw6p > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas inline-VR Engine...
  • Re: Wiring headlight washer pumps
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 9 Feb 2013 23:01:44 -0800
    ...Looks like a different > wiring loom, with added circuits going to the relay panel, and likely > there is another relay added in the panel...
  • vanagon body rust problem
    Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
    Sat, 30 Dec 2000 18:47:25 -0500
    My 85'Vanagon has rusty seams. It seams to have been driven through salty snow roads. Ive sand-blasted out most of the surfice...
  • headlights and relays oh my -- Part II fuse panel relay
    Historical mailing list - Brian T.
    Tue, 24 Aug 2004 14:33:55 -0700
    ...I just called my local Vanagon parts house (Autocraft -- VW that's all they do) and asked the owner about this. He told me...
  • Re: Humidity-pressboard-slider door
    Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
    Sun, 12 Oct 2014 21:57:04 -0700
    Gowesty has an ABS plastic door panel that should be bulletproof. I would do a very thorough check to make sure that the window...
  • Re: Front panel availablity
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 5 Dec 2010 14:28:51 -0500
    At 12:17 PM 12/4/2010, Andrew Martin wrote: >I definitely need the panels so I bought the entire nose of a Vanagon...
  • Re: Rear hatch ... inside openers?
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 09 Jul 1995 13:25:54 -0400 (EDT)
    ...panel on the back hatch to gain access to the "trigger" on the latch...you can probably do the same on the vanagon...or...
  • Re: replacement body panels
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 8 Apr 2003 20:14:58 -0700
    ...wrote: > Where is the best source for replacement vanagon body panels? > Not sure where you're located, but I noticed recently that BowWow lists...
  • Re: Insulation
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Wed, 3 Mar 1999 16:11:05 -0800
    ...I >know I don't want a lot of fibers flying around inside my van, but once the >wall panels are back in place...
  • Re: vanagon seam rust repair
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 27 Dec 2008 21:37:15 EST
    ...panels to the body were so rusted that > I ended up destroying the hangers to get the panels off. I was > junking that van...
  • black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
    Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:52:56 -0800
    ...putting in sound deadening in the door panels etc made a rack for the solar panel over the luggage rack it tilts forward for...
  • Re: Wanted. Brown sliding door panel & brackets support for Fiamma F45i awning
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 13 Mar 2006 07:17:10 -0500
    I have brand new brown sliding door panels for $199. No I don't have grey :( Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com...
  • Re: No Start Scenario
    Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
    Thu, 12 Mar 2015 11:45:16 -0700
    ...the panel is best shown on page 97.68 and > the same fuse/relay panel diagram works for all 86-91 vans. Yes, I...
  • Re: Lake Piru
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 16 Oct 2014 05:46:39 -0400
    ...GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > Hi everyone, > > Our last camping trip for a while, we went to Lake Piru. Our 80W solar panel= > was in...
  • Re: Got Panels?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Mon, 25 Apr 2005 15:35:08 -0400
    ...I ended up getting two fenders from cip1 and a rocker panel and a rear corner from Bus Depot for reasons of availability and...
  • Vanagon Shower
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Sun, 3 Jun 2001 13:30:02 -0700
    ...Second pareo serves a vanity panel. Or use the ever present mil-spec poncho/shelter half, or your choice of material for the panel...
  • replacing DS VNGN FENDER?
    Historical mailing list - curt welsh
    Thu, 14 Nov 2002 18:06:47 -0800
    ...Does anyone know where the weld seams for that panel run? Does anyone have a partrs van they want to cut up? --------------------------------- Do you...
  • Re: for Michael Heron
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Thu, 14 Sep 1995 19:56:38 -0500 (CDT)
    ...Bob Hufford \\ // "...in the GROOVE" \\ \\// // '60 Double-Door Panel General Registry Of Ozarks' \\ \/ // '69 Bus (Sunroof) Volkswagen Enthusiasts \\ //\\ // '81 Vanagon (Sunroof) bhufford@mail.orion...
  • Re: Rabbit vs. Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Thu, 10 Jan 2019 12:54:46 -0500
    ...Until 82 they came with a fuse panel that has the jelly bean style fuses like the early Vanagon. The windshields were prone to...
  • Speedometer Failure
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 2 Sep 2000 22:40:54 -0500
    ...Do the same on the right side of the panel. 5) Now remove the two panel anchor screws holding down the left side, and...
  • Re: Fw: Auxillary battery not charging
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 21 Sep 2000 18:53:53 -0400
    Hey Adam -- I wouldn't take down my pants\\\\\panel for just anyone <g> -- but here's what my '84 looks like: Little ice...
  • Re: That krylon espresso brown paint
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Thu, 20 Jul 2017 23:48:09 -0500
    ...The original face plate on the sink unit in my van, and the indicator light panel, were really ratty with creeping rust. So some...
  • Re: Fridge LED light question
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 3 Nov 2016 13:43:05 -0400
    ...Make sure the led panel has a ground that is clean and solid to the van body. > > What is going on with the fresh...
  • Re: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Tue, 13 Jan 2015 19:51:05 -0600
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Syncro Double Slider Panel Van > > It's finally here! I've been searching for over 5 years and I...
  • Re: batteries, power, wiring,...
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Fri, 26 May 2000 08:36:56 MST
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: batteries, power, wiring,... >Date: Fri, 26 May 2000 11:19:16 -0400 > >How about solar panels mounted in the...
  • Re: vanagon solar
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 16 Jun 2000 19:04:57 -0700
    > Instead of a second battery, has anyone tried any solar panels? Typically it would not be an 'instead' option. The solar panels generate electricity...
  • Re: Re-covering interior panels
    Historical mailing list - byard
    Thu, 27 Apr 2000 08:39:35 -0700
    ...Adam Puzerewski wrote: > > I wonder if anyone has found a suitable wood grain covering to recover the > paperboard panels in an old Vanagon Westy...
  • Re: want a carat table in your van? then you have to use the carat rear sofabed..
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 27 Jun 2006 02:29:08 -0700
    Chris, I personally prefer the stock set-up but with the plastic panels and the narrower bench. However, guys like Dan in Hawaii Maui...
  • Re: LED taillights WAS: Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
    Historical mailing list - Jaap Nauta
    Wed, 6 Feb 2008 11:42:10 +0100
    ...Or a plastic or metal panel color-matched to the van. The > panel could have a cutout for the licenseplate flap, or be two...
  • Re: Front door panels, cloth, silver trim
    Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
    Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:46:01 -0700
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2014 7:55 PM Subject: Front door panels, cloth, silver trim Hey all, Is it possible...
  • Re: Wanted: Vanagon table
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 10 Jun 1996 18:41:01 -0400
    ...You can't just buy the table/panel and install it in you van, unless you change the rear seat also. Good luck, Jim...
  • Re: need advice on how to pull sliding door cover off and not ruin paint or cover
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Fri, 24 Jun 2005 14:29:46 -0400
    ...the panel. since then it's not quite as tough. Best of Luck -- John Meeks Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue...
  • Re: Remove all a/c components project
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 24 Feb 2011 07:47:07 -0800
    ...some panels for the back of the van - I want to > remove the > a/c side panels but there is no side panel underneath...
  • Re: Aerodynamics?
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 3 Nov 2018 10:08:47 -0700
    ...On a vanagon they put > some sort of sound barrier on the roof but why not inside the door and side > panels? The doors...
  • Re: Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 28 Jul 2002 08:19:08 -0700
    ...The thick red wire from the battery clamp nut plugs into the back of the fuse/relay panel. Remove the panel and check that...
  • Govt. Surplus VWs
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 22 Dec 1995 14:15:23 -0600
    ...1987 VAN SNGAGG35J7H41249 231000VAN 1 EA A w/qualifications/used-good. PANAMA PANAMA. 1987 VAN SUPERWAGN 231000VAN 1 EA A w/qualifications/used-good...
  • Re: Solar Power your VW
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 11:23:00 -0800
    ...only afternoon sun for a panel up there.... also with a solar panel on an extension cord you can park the van in the...
  • Re: tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 8 Aug 2018 18:11:44 -0400
    ...vanagon <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Wed, Aug 8, 2018 2:50 pm Subject: Re: tell me about water at fuse panel 85 westy...
  • Radiator and Hoses question
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sat, 6 Apr 2013 20:06:48 -0400
    ...resistant door panel board and I have lots of it from my shop but most of the pieces on my van are sorta beat...
  • Re: Solar controller question..semi off topic.
    Historical mailing list - tom ring
    Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:51:22 -0500
    ...I have 180 watts on my van and use an MPPT controller. The big difference is this - Simple on/off controller is roughly 40...
  • Re: New member intro and prepurchase ???
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Wed, 18 Jul 2007 06:16:43 EDT
    ...tell us more about that solar panel - from where? how big? how much? John, the Solar Panel I got is here > _http://store.solar...
  • Re: An Interesting Read : From Hitler to Hippies: The Volkswagen Bus in America
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:50:37 -0700
    ...By > contrast, 93% of the panel consider it inappropriate to wave at > Jettas and Passats. The entire panel approve of waving to > Kubelwagens; however...
  • Re: electrical puzzle help needed
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Wed, 2 May 2001 20:21:22 -0400
    ...problem like this inside the panel likely? Suggestions >and advice are welcome! > > Richard A. Jones > Boulder, Colorado > '81 Vanagon Mr Bus > '87 syncro Westy...
  • Microbuses exceed 40! (film at eleven)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 09 Jan 95 16:11:57 CST
    ...Vanagon 5 Microbus 42 - Camper 13, Panel 5, Pickup 6, Kombi 8 Bus 97 - Camper 53, Panel 0, Pickup 3, Kombi 3 Vanagon 110...
  • Re: Sliding door inner panel removal -- any gotchas?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:35:54 -0800
    ...They are thinner than the cast dandelion tool and will stress > the Masonite panels less. > > On Fri, Nov 6, 2009 at 7:57 AM...
  • Re: That krylon espresso brown paint
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 19 Jul 2017 06:26:16 -0700
    ...The original face plate on the sink unit in my van, and the indicator light panel, were really ratty with creeping rust. So some...
  • Re: door panel pain
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 15 Jul 2002 09:29:46 -0500
    ...sliding door interior panel is not playing nice lately. At first, > only > the bottom left corner (standing outside of the van) would come > loose...
  • Re: heater control panel backlight replacement
    Historical mailing list - Gerry Rafferty
    Fri, 16 Aug 2002 22:45:55 -0700
    ...jpalmer@MTS.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, August 16, 2002 3:55 PM Subject: heater control panel backlight replacement > i need...
  • Outside Slider Handle ? 91 GL
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:26:15 -0500
    ...I am gonna pull the slider inner panel off(cuz it is the last part of the van I have not Peel and Sealed...
  • '85 Westy A/C Drain problem
    Historical mailing list - David Boan
    Mon, 23 Aug 2004 22:26:17 -0400
    ...After running the A/C this week I discovered water running out from the side panel and saturating the rear cushion as well as...
  • Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 26 Jun 2011 08:05:16 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect How about something like this? This is similar to what is used on...
  • Re: key blanks for vanagon in Vancouver BC
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:28:43 -0700
    ...key for > my vanagon in Vancouver, BC? > > Thanks, > Bart Prinsen > ____________________________________________________________________________________ Fussy? Opinionated? Impossible to please? Perfect. Join Yahoo!'s user panel and lay it...
  • body parts
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 3 Oct 1994 13:21:22 -0700 (PDT)
    ...They list replacement panels, sills, pans etc for VW beetles, rabbits, sciroccos, golf, jetta, T-2 from '68, and vanagons. They might be able...
  • Fwd: 1991 Syncro 16" panel van w/ 19.tdi for sale
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 15 Feb 2008 12:59:41 -0800
    ...Feb 15, 2008 4:29 AM Subject: [Syncro16] 16" panel van for sale To: Syncro16@yahoogroups.com 1991 orange 1.9 tdi ex swedish...
  • Got Panels?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Knight
    Fri, 22 Apr 2005 15:39:44 -0500
    I have been looking for a while for some panels for my '85. I have asked a few of you out there but still...
  • Foil Circuit Board on instrument panel
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Fri, 25 Feb 2000 12:09:04 EST
    ...a used panel I've seen on the list $20-25. Ken Hunter 82 Westy 1.9D 84 Jetta 1.6D 89 Mitsubishi van