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  • Re: side door panel
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 8 Jul 2017 21:04:10 -0700
    ...And the curves would be hard to measure eve if you said what year of van. So I suggest you stick on some brown...
  • Re: eBus project: A T2 Westfalia converted with electric motor and LiIon batteries.
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 16 Mar 2009 10:44:34 -0700
    ...panels would get something like 250 watts. Not enough to run much of anything directly. Mark Kim Brennan wrote: > On a few Vanagons that...
  • Re: Another @#$% deep cycle battery question!!
    Historical mailing list - S Sittservl
    Mon, 19 Jul 1999 20:03:08 EDT
    ...Have a solar panel charging the battery while the fridge is > running on 12v and a few small DC fans are going? I'm...
  • speaker stuff
    Historical mailing list - Geoff Wilke
    Wed, 2 May 2001 18:02:00 -0700
    ...I pulled the door panel and they're attached with a large plastic screw-on bezel from the backside of the panel. Any easy...
  • WTB: gray VINYL upholstery from later models
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 23 Nov 2002 05:05:20 EST
    ...Can also use some front door panels, and sliding door panel which are all vinyl. No velour insert. Came on 1990 non-GL models...
  • Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon..
    Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
    Sun, 17 Jun 2007 18:47:45 -0700
    ...Solar panels for your Vanagon.. > > In a message dated 16/06/2007 9:21:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:12:15 -0800
    ...when I short across connector 30 to 58b (instrument panel lite dim), instead of getting instrument panel lights, some of the LEDs light up...
  • Re: Vanagon entertainment...
    Historical mailing list - Neil2
    Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:57:32 -0700
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Vanagon entertainment... > > How do you take out the original speakers without removing the panel? > The original speakers have...
  • Re: Very happy with SEM color coat for color change
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 6 Feb 2009 11:47:04 -0600
    ...I > would love to find a thin piece of bamboo veneer for the panels, to give the > Van a earthy feel. > > Rob > NY > > On...
  • Re: Question about Central Locking System
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 1 May 2011 22:48:15 -0400
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Peter Lapp Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 3:22 PM To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • 1965 Type II questions
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 20 Sep 1995 11:24:25 -0400
    I am looking for the following parts for my 1965 panel van, please e-mail me privately if you have any parts or you...
  • Vanagon Interior FS
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 7 Jul 1998 09:35:08 EDT
    ...from an '85 Vanagon for sale. The seats are all in top notch shape and most of the interior panels are too (the two...
  • Two Fuel Pump Relays?
    Historical mailing list - Darrell Johnson
    Mon, 12 Mar 2001 08:46:13 -0800
    ...m wrong here? Apparently the Vanagon has two fuel pump relays, one located in the fuse-relay panel in the cab, and the other...
  • Slider Quietening
    Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
    Mon, 2 Jul 2012 21:19:17 -0600
    ...door inside surfaces now, and the large body panels, and it has made a very noticeable difference in the "sound" of the van. bob
  • Re: 2 gas tanks in SA Caravelle?
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 19:05:43 -0800
    ...Kasper? Hector > > What's the cap on the right rear panel in this photo of a SA van? > > <http://members.cruzio.com/~cikasper/sa...
  • Re: Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Wed, 12 Jul 2017 10:48:33 -0700
    What david says about fridge panel. I was only referring to fridge flame indicator light. Alistair > On Jul 12, 2017, at 10:29 AM...
  • had a no start situation today
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 1 Nov 2011 18:44:15 -0700
    ...Fuel pump cycled on, and I could start the van. Drove home with no problems. I guess it is time to pull the panel...
  • Re: was solar panels, now gen. noise
    Historical mailing list - azsun99
    Thu, 9 Apr 2009 11:48:59 -0700
    ...uncajoel@BELLSOUTH.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, April 09, 2009 11:16 AM Subject: Re: solar panels > > Sounds like a Honda...
  • Re: seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sat, 13 Sep 2014 21:28:57 -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: Cooling fan not coming on
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Sat, 23 Apr 2016 14:25:35 -0700
    ...The 82-85 watercooled vans don't have a rad fan relay in the main relay panel. They have the high speed relay mounted...
  • anyone parting out a '87 wolfy w/o ac?
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 14 Feb 2002 14:56:56 EST
    ...grey side panels that go from the plastic wall panels, back to the hatch.. the ones for the non a/c vans go all...
  • Re: tiny little bulb issue
    Historical mailing list - ~K~
    Thu, 16 Nov 2000 17:59:44 -0400
    Hi, Does anyone have the code number (or value) for the little bulb which lights up the odometer (on the instrument panel) and some...
  • Re: color question
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Wed, 26 Jul 2006 15:03:29 -0400
    ...Even the best Vanagon AC systems have trouble keeping up with grey. Chris On 7/26/06, Mark C <obeechi@runbox.com> wrote: > I...
  • Re: Soundproofing pix
    Historical mailing list - neil
    Thu, 28 Jun 2007 15:24:26 -0700
    ...make? > > > > > Malcolm? > > > > > Anyone? > > > > > > > > Ever drive an EMPTY van?? I mean with ALL of > > the > > > > interior panels out etc?? It's VERY noisy, and > > > > I...
  • Installing Multivan interior, some questions?
    Historical mailing list - Bob O'Shaughnessy
    Thu, 16 Jul 1998 22:35:15 -0400
    ...interior panel are in place to tell where exactly it goes. The roof cabinet is, of course, designed for a pop-top van, which...
  • Re: Wiring Challenge -- Bentley page 97.68 -- Wire H6 (Rad. Cool Fan Thermoswitch)
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 29 Jul 2019 09:38:32 -0400
    On Mon, Jul 29, 2019 at 9:22 AM Gabriel Hourtouat <ghourtouat@gmail.com> wrote: > > > Which date is the van? I'm not sure...
  • Re: Westy Middle Seat help/ middle seats for sale
    Historical mailing list - Luke Brennan
    Sat, 28 Aug 1999 19:31:45 -0700
    ...Not true for PANEL VAN. No factory bolt holes or markings for guidence. required a 1/2 dozen of those extra little thingy's...
  • Sliding door
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Seurynck
    Thu, 29 Sep 2016 09:39:46 -0600
    I follow these posts daily and I have been inspired numerous times to do projects on my van from them. Thanks! I need help...
  • My Sliding door does not open?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 4 Feb 1997 09:26:47 -0600
    Hi folks, I'm havingt trouble opening my sliding door! It seem that the little wheel on the outside of the van is not...
  • Re: question about Macs and VW relation
    Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
    Fri, 24 Jan 1997 18:45:25 +0100
    ...Gary Thaxter > 74 transporter (panel) > 85 transporter (kombi?) > looking at an 86 syncro And how was it with Vanagon drivers and beard? :-) Maybe something...
  • Re: HUGE STASH of Rare Vanagon Goodies - Update
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Tue, 28 Jan 2003 20:30:23 -0500
    ...Just a quick note, for those who have ordered front or sliding door panels, that we've run out of boxes big enough to...
  • Re: westy interior paneling replacement project photos...
    Historical mailing list - Gordy Jones
    Mon, 6 Jan 2003 12:09:39 -0800
    ...westy interior paneling replacement project photos... >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >Just thought I would share some pictures of my paneling project. I had...
  • Re: Dash control lights question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 8 Jul 1999 15:23:08 -0400
    ...van, but the rear heater >fan control on the left side of the slider controls is. Lighted with the rest of heater panel >3...
  • Re: Switch Question
    Historical mailing list - Paul van Dyck
    Tue, 13 Aug 2013 17:56:55 -0400
    ...panel? ThanksJeff > Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2013 11:53:25 -0400 > From: jimogul70@GMAIL.COM > Subject: Re: Switch Question > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM...
  • Re: Solar panel question
    Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:13:19 -0800
    ...only need one set of leads >>> running back to the van from the panels. >>> Also---can anyone recommend a good PVM solar charge controller...
  • Re: Remove all a/c components project
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:56:43 EST
    ...Does anyone have some panels for the back of the van - I want to remove the a/c side panels but there is no...
  • Re: Fwd: Greek Single Cab + alternator help...
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Mon, 11 Jul 2011 08:52:19 -0700
    ...Guess I'll study the fridge relay >> diagrams >> to see what's up there. >> > > I think you have a panel problem, or possibly a...
  • Crutchfield- lots o Vanagon speakers, any fit?
    Historical mailing list - Spencer Allen
    Wed, 27 Jun 2001 18:55:31 EDT
    When you look up front door speakers for an 85 Vanagon at the Crutchfied site there are 10-15 listed all with the "E...
  • Vanagon Portapotty's -n-Stuff
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Tue, 3 Aug 2004 15:00:11 -0500
    The recent and recurring thread about portapotty's for Vanagons brought this up. It is a crack-up. Go to my web site at...
  • Re: Interior panel plastic retainer clip availability
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 9 Feb 2006 13:20:52 EST
    ...I'm going to be taking out the interior panels of my 85 vanagon and > wonder if anyone knows a source for the plastic...
  • Printing w HP1020 off a Deep Cycle Battery
    Historical mailing list - Mark C
    Sat, 7 Oct 2006 17:53:29 -0700
    ...so this draw could be offset by a small solar panel... From: David Etter <detter@MAIL.AURACOM.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject...
  • Re: Slider door adjustment?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Tue, 10 Feb 2015 13:21:11 -0800
    ...does Vanagian. > > On Tue, Feb 10, 2015 at 1:13 PM, Marc Perdue <mcperdue@gmail.com> wrote: > > > How do you get the panel off...
  • OT: FS:T2 panel for sale in Colma
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Mon, 23 Apr 2001 23:43:11 EDT
    ...Anyway, a friend of mine is selling his 1971 Type 2 panel van for $3500 in primer. Never been in an accident for seller...
  • Re: Ideas for front speaker mounts not in doors
    Historical mailing list - den jolliffe
    Sat, 5 Aug 2017 01:21:39 +0000
    ...Van-Again) <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET> wrote: I have an 85 Westy that we got all new interior for including new front door panels.  The...
  • Re: What did you do for your Vanagon this week?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:00:01 -0700
    ...use solar panels? The Anderson Powerpoles (Google that phrase) are the connectors I use to connect my solar panels to my van's solar...
  • Re: Vanagon Panels Available?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 May 2009 00:58:46 EDT
    ...new body panels are still available? My need is > for > an '87. Mostly urgently I need the front. > > ive got a vanagon with a...
  • Re: Transporter clarification
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 30 Jan 1999 00:21:47 EST
    ...or vanagon that is basically a panelvan, with windows. the Kombi is NOT the pickup. the Kombi is the base model van...no frills...
  • Replacing front upper body panel?
    Historical mailing list - David Hines
    Thu, 31 Jan 2008 14:18:18 -0700
    Has anyone replaced the front upper body panel on a vanagon? The one between the upper grill and lower windshield. I need to replace...
  • Re: Re; Solar power your VW
    Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 11:22:50 -0700
    ...panel would all day (here's where David jumps in with some hard figures). Maybe if you weren't going to drive the van...
  • Re: LED taillights WAS: Re: repost optional bulb sizes/wattages?
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Wed, 6 Feb 2008 07:38:12 -0800
    ...Or a plastic or metal panel color-matched to the van. The panel could have a cutout for the licenseplate flap, or be two...
  • 1973's surge ahead to a resounding 1-bus lead!
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 30 May 94 09:25:27 CDT
    ...Vanagon 5 Unknown 18 Microbus 31 - Camper 9, Panel 3, Pickup 1, Kombi 11 Bus 107 - Camper 50, Panel 0, Pickup 1 Vanagon 102...
  • Re: solar charger
    Historical mailing list - David Hardy
    Sun, 29 Jan 2012 09:47:55 -0700
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: solar charger > > The infamous and loved Harbor Freight sells different types of solar = > panels. I bought a 12...
  • Panel section, final pictures
    Historical mailing list - Benny boy
    Thu, 8 Feb 2007 23:33:07 -0500
    ...final touch on those panels (botom page)... yea, a lot of fine sanding, i almost burned that van today :-))) i was so tired of...
  • Free Vanagon Parts. Vancouver BC Canada
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Mon, 17 Mar 2014 17:16:07 -0700
    ...1985 Vanagon: front doors, hatch. Off white-gray colour, black panels. There may be a few small parts missing but they're in pretty...
  • Re: Later Westies/Upholstery and padding on rear hatch at bed?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:28:50 -0500
    ...Many earlier Vanagons will be marked on the back right > 'VanagonL" and some "GL" but most later models I've seen are the GL...
  • Re: Westy Water/Battery Level Display Panels Available Again
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 7 Nov 2014 08:33:39 -0600
    ...10:52 PM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote: >> >> These are the painted metal trim panels around the display on your cabinet >> that...
  • Re: Solar Panel Controller Failure Cause? PICS (was: 'solar controller warning')
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 12 Jun 2015 09:35:21 -0700
    ...d posted about solar panel kit wire allowing > water to creep down and into the controller. -- Neil n Blog: Vanagons, Westfalia, general <http://tubaneil...
  • Add Solar Powered LED Lights to a Harbor Freight 45 Watt solar panel kit
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 23 May 2015 22:56:42 -0500
    I just added a LED light string to the Harbor Freight 45 Watt solar panel kit I've already installed in my storage building...
  • Re: [vanagon] HELP - Need Fridge help ASAP
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 3 Jul 2001 12:03:28 -0400
    ...The sink pump and LED panel are on the other fuse in that same panel (driver's doorpost) and the overhead light runs off...
  • Re: removing Westy stove face plate
    Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
    Mon, 28 Aug 2017 10:31:45 -0400
    ...screws out, the gas valve > > nuts off and the LED panel removed. Now? > > > Thanks, > > Richard > -- Thanks, Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com