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  • Re: 2nd clue: windshield wiper switch problem
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Sat, 8 May 2004 17:43:06 -0500
    ...Not sure about the later fuse panels. Stan ----- Original Message ----- From: "Malcolm Stebbins" <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, May...
  • Re: best tach
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 2 Apr 2002 20:52:30 -0500
    ...I was fortunate to have a panel where the mileage was only a little over that on the van, so I just waited until...
  • Re: No High Beams
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Mon, 28 Sep 2009 15:41:53 -0700
    ...the vintage vanagon parts places, you'll most likely see some other cars that have similar fuse boxes and relay panels. One of the...
  • Now charging of house batteries Re: New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
    Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:42:00 -0500
    ...The solar controller is designed to charge a gel cell or wet cell 12 volt battery with a solar panel. Panels from 1 to...
  • Re: air-cooled?
    Historical mailing list - Michel Gaastra
    Fri, 3 May 2002 16:13:40 +0200
    ...Michel 1987 panel, diesel 1975 LT28 1970 deluxe 1952 panel ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeff Sibley <Sibleyjm@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent...
  • Re: Question about 86 Synchro Weekender
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 15 Feb 1997 13:57:52 -0500 (EST)
    ...badge on the panel >under the rear bench. > > >Dave >Dfilcoff@stlnet.com Dave, the interior layout of your 7 passenger van is called the...
  • FS rare westy sofabed front panel with DOOR...also other sofabed parts
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 12 Jan 2005 13:39:15 EST
    im taking apart a vanagon westy sofabed..hinges, latch, etc avaiable.. also, i have the front kickpanel from this sofabed.. it has the rare...
  • Re: How to fix / External body panel internal supports coming loose
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Mon, 25 Oct 2004 22:50:47 -0400
    ...supports in the back of the van to the outer body skin. > > I have my door panels out and noticed the cross over supports...
  • Re: 1 Solar Panel: Alternate Charging Between 2 Aux. Batteries?
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
    Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:01:34 -0700
    ...A couple years ago Mark Drillock was planning on filling up the spaces on the underside of one of his vans with a passel...
  • Re: Power window disaster, help needed!
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Sun, 31 Jul 2011 20:16:58 -0400
    ...The first step is remove the door panel. There are a few screws at the rear most of the panel (holding the plastic vents...
  • Re: Battery light staying on till I hit the gas?
    Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
    Sun, 26 Jan 1997 18:43:17 -0800
    ...I have no problems starting the van but would like to find out why my > van is doing this. > > Thanx > 85 vanagon panel camper...
  • Red #8 B+ wire to dash (was: "No Start Scenario")
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 13 Mar 2015 11:39:40 -0700
    ...http://tinyurl.com/p7dsrf3 shows a 1985 "Transporter" fuse box positioned as installed in Vanagon. The lower arrow points to "backside" of panel, which...
  • Need an original front curtain (gray) and front interior passenger door panel for 90 Multivan
    Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
    Sun, 31 Jan 2010 20:21:12 -0800
    ...At that time, I bemoaned the fact that I'd have a hard time finding the storage trays for my van. A few different...
  • Re: Solar panel battery charger, where to plug in
    Historical mailing list - karl filc
    Sat, 17 Apr 2004 22:34:53 -0000
    ...Malcolm Stebbins <mwstebbins@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, April 16, 2004 6:54 PM Subject: Re: Solar panel battery charger...
  • Solar Electricity for Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Jack Agnew
    Tue, 1 Nov 1994 23:42:26 -0800 (PST)
    I have a solar panel for my Westy (it'll work with ANY van) and it is wonderful - quiet, powerful enough to keep me...
  • More auxilliary heater problems...
    Historical mailing list - Kellen Dengler
    Mon, 6 Dec 2004 15:52:45 -0700
    ...heater has some sort of relay/breaker that goes on the far right side of the fuse panel. Well that area of my fuse...
  • vanagon slider doors FS, and front doors
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Sep 2000 06:02:16 EDT
    slider doors for sale, front doors, glass, int. panels, etc.. plus camper side windows w/ screens, fit any vanagon chris
  • vanagon solar
    Historical mailing list - roch roch
    Fri, 16 Jun 2000 18:43:58 PDT
    Instead of a second battery, has anyone tried any solar panels? ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail...
  • Lightbulb for instrument panel
    Historical mailing list - Baja Leo
    Thu, 16 Jan 2003 17:48:01 -0800
    Dealer, Van-Again, Bus Depot. Leo Lipert San Juan Capistrano, CA '84 Wolfsburg Westy with Leaky Heads "La Villa Strangiata" '00 Golf GLS
  • 1985 Vanagon - 2 relays underneath the fuse panel
    Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
    Sat, 17 Nov 2007 17:52:19 -0500
    Just above these two star grounding screws.....What do these two relays (black/silver) go to? Thanks Larry Ga.
  • Re: Switiching accessorys from main battery to auxilary battery?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 19 Jul 2004 13:42:14 -0700
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf >>>Of Harmon Seaver >>>Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 5:33 PM >>>To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Vanagon entertainment...
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Spragge
    Wed, 13 Jul 2016 14:59:38 -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...
  • Body work question
    Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
    Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:13:24 -0800
    Volks- Quick one for those in the know: * Body shop initially told me that they could shape the front panel (below the grille/above...
  • Re: A request
    Historical mailing list - Jeff
    Mon, 26 Apr 2010 19:39:14 -0700
    ...http://www.autostadtwest.com/images/panel.jpg Cheers, Jeff -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John...
  • seattle area garage sale..
    Historical mailing list - Road Trip
    Wed, 19 Feb 2003 10:39:16 -0800
    ...round light front grill for vanagon. dash cluster from 84 van, brown, with clock 2 front vanagon seats brown vinyl 2 front blue cloth...
  • What's this broken connector?
    Historical mailing list - brett rueff
    Tue, 17 Apr 2012 18:23:22 +0000
    ...in a manual 91 vanagon (canadian with daytime running lights).... so I find the brake switch behind the instrument panel and trace the sets...
  • Question on body panel "filler"
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 13 Apr 95 7:59:16 EDT
    We are in the process of having the Vanagon repainted and since I will be doing the bulk of the prep work, I thought...
  • Re: me too (solar)
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:35:58 -0700
    ...An MPPT type controller ekes more > > current out of solar panels than a less-expensive controller because the > > MPPT controller will continually adjust the...
  • Re: Add Solar Powered LED Lights to a Harbor Freight 45 Watt solar panel kit
    Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
    Sat, 23 May 2015 23:47:59 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Add Solar Powered LED Lights to a Harbor Freight 45 Watt solar panel kit I just added a LED...
  • Re: Westy Closet Removal
    Historical mailing list - Stu Schwartz
    Sat, 8 Jun 2002 19:29:44 -0400
    ...Reattach panel when done. > >Marshall Ruskin >84 Westy >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Terry K." <CTONLINE@WEBTV.NET> >To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> >Sent: Friday, June...
  • Re: Stereo
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 9 Sep 2008 08:46:37 -0700
    ...Jim ----- Original Message ----- From: "Don Hanson" <dhanson@GORGE.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2008 8:21 AM Subject: Re...
  • Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 11:27:54 -0700
    ...I plug 50 ft of BIG speaker wire into those and put my panels in the sun. My aux battery is under the rear...
  • Re: parts are parts?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Harrnacker
    Wed, 14 Oct 1998 22:32:22 -0600
    ...and that the body panels are indeed different - there is no horizontal "notch" under the windows as in our vans. This makes sense as...
  • Re: Another D15 connector failure example
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 19 Feb 2022 12:14:23 -0800
    ...A lot of work went into >>>> that van, sad to see it ruined. >>>> >>>> Anyway, I pulled the fuse panel the other week and found...
  • Re: new owner of 82 diesel Westy, with a few questions
    Historical mailing list - Bill Minor
    Sun, 21 Jul 2002 23:23:49 -0500
    ...Beware that the Wesleys will strip your wax off your van where it streaks down. inner panel for sliding side door for your door...
  • Pick One, Dammit
    Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
    Fri, 29 Dec 1995 21:57:32 -0600 (CST)
    ...The Ugly General Registry Of Ozarks' \\ \/ // '60 Double-Door Panel Volkswagen Enthusiasts \\ //\\ // '81 Vanagon (Sunroof) bhufford@mail.orion.org \\/ \\/ '61,'63,'67,'72 Bus...
  • Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - T3 Technique
    Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:05:07 -0800
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Edward V Barger Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2015 2:53 PM To: vanagon...
  • VW TREASURE HUNT CONTEST, PHASE I (TREASURE HUNT ITEMS)
    Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
    Tue, 11 Nov 1997 02:38:02 -0600
    ...installed into a 1984 Vanagon. A. Instrument panel gauge cluster, including tachometer. B. Weekender-style folding table, and side panels for driver's and...
  • Re: the meaning of Kombi
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 10 May 2002 22:30:40 +1200
    ...a non-GL base model no frills stripped down van..basically a >"panel van with windows". there is no such thing as a "westy...
  • Re: Replacing lower vanagon sliding door skin
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 8 May 2020 22:28:38 +0000
    ...Replacing lower vanagon sliding door skin I replaced the right side rear panel on my 83.5 and that was pretty straightforward.  I will...
  • Re: Humidity-pressboard-slider door
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 12 Oct 2014 23:58:01 -0700
    ...wood door panel on the > slider door to sag and bulge. It is now gliding along the side of the van > slightly when we...
  • Vanagon on Wheeler-Dealers
    Historical mailing list - Todd Last
    Sat, 9 Aug 2014 00:04:05 -0700
    Anyone see the Vanagon on Wheeler-Dealers? Diesel Panel van, complete with sliding door that falls off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwPxGOOYLac
  • 85 Ignition Timing?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 29 Mar 1997 09:25:13 -0600
    ...85 vanagon panel camper
  • need interior blue velour
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
    Thu, 13 Jul 2000 18:17:05 -1000
    Can any one sale me a Full set of the interior wall panels in blue velour, all fasteners too. 87 Vanagon no air? Dan
  • Re: Vanagon Seams
    Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
    Thu, 24 Feb 2005 22:55:02 -0600
    Sand blast them clean with a spot sand blaster, and fill the seams with body panel adhesive. Never show rust in that area again...
  • Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Christensen
    Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:28:28 -0700
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect Hi folks: Just finished putting together my solar panel, and MPPT controller setup. My...
  • Re: Getting ready to paint
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sun, 31 Jul 2022 17:49:22 -0500
    ...Or am I replacing somewhat rusty panels with new junk?? When the van was younger it was driven all year in Canadian winters. Thanks...
  • Re: Power window problems
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Fri, 13 Jan 2006 23:51:25 -0500
    ...Regardless, you'll need to pull the panel of the door to make a full and accurate diagnosis. With the panel off the door...
  • Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
    Wed, 11 Nov 2015 14:58:45 -0800
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Date: 11/11/2015 02:53 PM Subject: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon Sent by: Vanagon...
  • wasserboxer gas htr
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Feb 1997 03:19:49 -0500 (EST)
    ...on the van, but do any of you other European listmembers that have gas htrs on your wasserboxers have the control panel mounted in...
  • Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 16 Jun 2005 16:54:55 -0700
    ...I have used Dynamat, and Q-Pads inside the door's and side panels in my Vans. Works well. After installing the Q-Pads...
  • Re: Part request interior panel
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Tue, 27 Dec 2022 20:04:55 -0500
    ...I’m planning to get some swatches and ask my wife if it might work for the panel or for the headliner. The liner...
  • Re: Ideas for Photovoltaic mount?
    Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
    Sat, 10 Aug 2002 12:33:14 -0500
    ...Leonard Sitongia <sitongia@ONEBEAM.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, August 10, 2002 11:47 AM Subject: Ideas for Photovoltaic mount? >> > Does...
  • Re: Oldest
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Fri, 7 Oct 2011 11:10:06 -0600
    ...1st bus was a 36 hp 1960 Panel in 1968-paid $262.50-asking price $275, offer $250 thus the final price. Sold a...
  • Re: Need to finish restoration
    Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
    Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:48:34 -0500
    ...wrote: > >> I am restoring my 1987 Vanagon and I am looking for a gray sliding door >> panel, with the cloth insert and chrome strip...
  • Re: rear wiper motor replacement
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
    Fri, 26 Jan 2001 18:31:02 -0500
    ...Any advice for removing the plastic twist pins that hold on the panel on either vehicle would be really appreciated. Thanks. -- Stephen Steele Chillicothe...
  • Re: Any tips for replacing front wiper fluid tubing?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 8 Jun 2002 06:20:53 -0400
    ...david -- David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation"
  • Re: need beige vinyl inside sliding door panel for '84 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Sun, 4 Mar 2012 19:14:03 -0800
    ...jhlauterbach@bellsouth.net> wrote: > I am looking for new or nearly new inside sliding door panel for my '84. > Seats are beige vinyl. > > John
  • Something good to reattach velour and vinyl to interior door panels etc
    Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
    Wed, 26 Sep 2007 12:54:03 -0400
    While fixing the central locking (thanks everyone!) I also used sail tape to get the panel edges looking good again. It basically double sided...
  • Re: Three-Way Tie for the Lead!!! Film at 11:00
    Historical mailing list - Scott Harvey
    Fri, 26 Aug 94 15:35 PDT
    ...91 Vanagon 5 > > Microbus 26 - Camper 9, Panel 3, Pickup 1, Kombi 9 > Bus 67 - Camper 32, Panel 0, Pickup 0 > Vanagon 89 - Camper...