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  • Re: Aux. Gas Heater -Eber...
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Feb 1997 03:04:49 -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: Solar Panels in Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:42:31 -0700
    > My solar panel measures 11 x 19" & is approx 1/16" thick. > It can put out 8 watts of power while in full sun...
  • Re: Junkyard Wars
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:46:07 +0000
    Hi Donna, This van was a passenger van, but it did have two nice dark brown door panels w/ armrests, stock speakers and all...
  • Re: Electrical Gurus help needed 88 van.kinda long
    Historical mailing list - Vanagon man
    Sun, 28 Jul 2002 20:01:58 -0400
    ...The thick red wire from > the battery clamp nut plugs into the back of the fuse/relay panel. > Remove the panel and check that...
  • Re: Sound deadening and door speakers
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 16 Jan 2011 08:18:24 -0800
    ...VANAGON.COM Subject: Sound deadening and door speakers Hey folks - I'm in the process of replacing my damaged 2 front interior door panels...
  • want a carat table in your van? then you have to use the carat rear sofabed..
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 27 Jun 2006 04:48:14 EDT
    ...just the table itself, no frame, nothing else..and when the buyer goes to install it in his van he realizes it wont work...
  • 1971's are in a fierce fight for the lead! 1985's pull even! file at 11:00
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Mon, 22 Aug 94 16:00:07 CDT
    ...91 Vanagon 5 Microbus 23 - Camper 8, Panel 3, Pickup 1, Kombi 9 Bus 63 - Camper 31, Panel 0, Pickup 0 Vanagon 87 - Camper...
  • Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
    Wed, 18 Apr 2007 08:54:45 -0600
    ...board on the front > doorpanels (and all other interior panels in a pass van) the > 80-84 westy uses the thin plywood aka luann...
  • Re: glueing corners back of overhead
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 25 Aug 2015 21:51:05 -0700
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: glueing corners back of overhead the front corners of the overhead panel covering in a westy have come loose...
  • Re: tachometers
    Historical mailing list - John Brush
    Sat, 2 Mar 2002 21:25:25 -0700
    ...Then you just need to get a ground from the instrument panel and you are ready to go. The + coil terminal will be the...
  • Re:84 and earlier Westy Panel Clips
    Historical mailing list - Chris Braymen
    Sun, 1 Jun 1997 12:28:12 -0400
    ...Wally is an 84, but this interior goes b= ack >to the first Vanagon campers. Have ordered twice from dealer and got wro= ng...
  • Re: OXS Light... what model years was it used?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 22 Nov 2002 14:13:54 -0500
    ...david >TIA, >Doug Fitz-Randolph >Freeport, ME -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL...
  • Re: storage pocket IN sliding door...was Re: Magazine racks?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Apr 2007 22:13:23 EDT
    ...facing the inside > of the van, you'd just need to cut an appropriate opening in the panel > and screw the pocket into place...
  • insulation
    Historical mailing list - Joe Lucca
    Wed, 29 Dec 1999 10:06:09 EST
    good morning all, has anyone stuffed any extra insulation in the side panelsof their vanagon? if so, what kind and do you recommend doing...
  • Re: 1990 Westfalia For Sale -> newer seats in 1982 westy
    Historical mailing list - Jason
    Thu, 30 Jun 2011 19:20:08 -0400
    ...Borrowed the seats from my other van that is currently off the road. The later seats sit about an inch taller. Jason from my...
  • Battery light staying on till I hit the gas?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 Jan 1997 09:50:11 -0600
    I think I have a problem with my battery? I did a lot of camping this summer with out newly built vanagon panel camper...
  • Re: Lightbulb for instrument panel
    Historical mailing list - Dana Showers
    Thu, 16 Jan 2003 12:13:30 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Lightbulb for instrument panel Hi Marla, The high beam indicator is #867 919 062. As an aside you...
  • 1986 Vanagon: Can't unlock rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - Sherry Dawson
    Sun, 9 Oct 2016 18:19:58 -0400
    ...If none of you has any better advice, can anyone tell me how to remove the panel from inside the van without damaging it...
  • Re: Headlight's wont come on (relay bad?)
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Tue, 9 Feb 2010 19:17:44 -0500
    ...This is a brown wire connection directly above the fuse panel on the sidewall of the van, concealed beneath the dash. Either pull the...
  • Re: Paint job
    Historical mailing list - Terry K.
    Wed, 23 Jan 2002 23:59:25 -0600
    ...left on the side of the Van, is to wet sand with 600, and clear coat the panel--- But if your going to do...
  • Repair/refurbishment 1982 westy interior
    Historical mailing list - Lucas Thompson
    Mon, 11 Oct 2004 09:20:41 -0700
    ...Considering the great shape of the rest of the van, I'd like to somehow make the panel situation better. Perhaps someone else on...
  • Re: Solar Power Parts papsolar.ca (MCA Batteries, etc.)
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Sun, 7 Oct 2012 12:06:41 -0400
    ...I recently purchased a 90 watt panel that way. -craig On Oct 7, 2012, at 1:49 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
  • Re: getting the fan blower switch out...Haynes
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
    Sun, 29 Jul 2007 08:37:28 -0700
    ...No Vanagon in stock so checked the > Haynes catalog and it seems they only publish one > for > aircooled Vanagons. There may be helpful hints...
  • I need a door panel
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 13 Dec 1995 12:06:54 +0000
    I am looking for a door panel to fit my sliding door on my 85 Vanagon. At this point, I would be happy to...
  • 82 Westy exterior ?'s moldings&hubcaps?
    Historical mailing list - Phil Burton
    Mon, 21 Sep 1998 19:21:43 -0400
    ...Looks about where I've seen the panel on other vanagon's but there aren't any anywhere else. Thanks, Phil Burton 82 westy...
  • Re: 86 GL with Black Interior
    Historical mailing list - miguel pacheco
    Sun, 27 May 2012 12:57:41 -0600
    ...to the year van they are shopping. Second, just how does the new owner find one of these rare, black panels, when the time...
  • Re: Dash Noise - Buzzing
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:30:51 -0700
    can you remove the fuse panel cover (assuming this is a 85 and up van) and listen or feel each relay on the panel...
  • vanagon body panels
    Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
    Fri, 14 Nov 2014 06:18:27 -0600
    ...on my1987 Westy. &nbsp;My question is who has the best panels available. &nbsp;I am looking for fitment and metal quality.</div><div...
  • Re: Vanagon roof lift assist
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 14 Jun 2012 22:18:02 -0400
    ...On Jun 14, 2012, at 10:08 PM, tom ring wrote: > I have just replaced 2x15W solar panels which were mounted about as far...
  • CRUNCH and now my westy is sad :(
    Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
    Sat, 16 Jun 2001 16:42:11 -0500
    There I was, all ready to go on my virgin vanagon trip....I wasn't paying attention and rear-ended a nice, strong metal...
  • Re: WTB: Dash Metal Panel for below windshield...1990 2.1
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 27 Aug 2005 10:00:00 EDT
    ...sorry for the lack of vanagon content, i just thought id ask.. chris
  • Re: Solar Panels in Vanagons
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Fri, 11 Aug 2000 08:54:24 -0700
    > Donna, > The wiring and battery choices are a long and involved story... with one > clear unanomous choice... Should have read... NO one clear choice...
  • Re: 85 vanagon FS or part out Orange County CA
    Historical mailing list - Harry C Engle
    Mon, 16 Jun 2003 17:48:33 -0700
    Hi John If you part out I would like inner sliding door panel, sliding door, and passenger door. Thanks Harry
  • Re: Vanagon rust
    Historical mailing list - Zoltan
    Sun, 2 Apr 2006 15:11:35 -0700
    ...Vanagon rust > Hi, > > I've pulled the inside panels, and it looks OK in there. > > There are 2 holes at the end, out to...
  • Re: Gasoline $$ :-(
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 18 May 2012 21:20:21 -0700
    ...18/2012, Tobias Gogolin wrote: >> one could devise some Solar panels on a vanagon that would complete a Horse >> worth of power even without...
  • Re: '67 Westy FH Paneling followup (progress rpt.)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 12 Aug 1996 15:25:11 -0400
    ...Excepting Clara, the common ingredient within the thought process was beer. - - hey, im happy to get a beer, VanBondo's solution: Two pieces, vertical...
  • Re: 1986 Vanagon: Can't unlock rear hatch
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Mon, 10 Oct 2016 11:50:21 -0400
    ...If none of you has any better advice, > can > > > anyone tell me how to remove the panel from inside the van without > > damaging > > > it...
  • Re: Captains Chairs in my Westy
    Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
    Thu, 23 Mar 2000 09:12:39 MST
    ...to get the door panels. >From: Ken Hunter <EVEHART33@AOL.COM> >Reply-To: EVEHART33@AOL.COM >To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Captains Chairs...
  • Re: How original is this type II ?
    Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
    Mon, 20 Feb 1995 09:24:45 -0800 (PST)
    ...I know a sliding door was an option on late split window panel vans >but does anyone know about the two side windows? If...
  • Re: Water Level Lights
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 8 Jun 2001 12:18:30 -0400
    ...Pull the panel and ground the green wire at the connector -- if all three lights go out then the panel is probably ok. The...
  • Re: at the wreckers
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 17:32:48 -0800
    ...and post rear vent versions. > > I didn't look at the panel van door, I don't know how good it is. If you...
  • Re: Water in interior panel by slider
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Sat, 6 Mar 2004 23:13:47 -0800
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Water in interior panel by slider > > Hi all, > I pulled my back bench seat out and the angled interior...
  • Re: 1973's surge ahead to a r...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 31 May 94 10:34:40 CDT
    ...Vanagon 5 Unknown 17 Microbus 31 - Camper 9, Panel 3, Pickup 1, Kombi 11 Bus 108 - Camper 50, Panel 0, Pickup 1 Vanagon 104...
  • FS--88 Vanagon Wolfsburg Ed.---$2500.00
    Historical mailing list - Rajesh Injety
    Fri, 10 Feb 2006 12:20:21 -0800
    ...Its blue with some sheet metal damage on the front driver side panel, just in front of the door. It has a salvage title...
  • Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
    Historical mailing list - Steve Williams
    Wed, 11 Sep 2019 22:23:49 -0600
    ...Was going to run a new wire from fuse > block and connect toggle over to the LED panel on the front. Want it to...
  • Re: Radiator Fan
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 4 Jun 2020 16:24:16 -0400
    ...the van came to you with no AC at all?... or it had AC > but disabled (compressor removed and/or bell removed?) > >> On Thu...
  • Re: Solar panel question
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Fri, 7 Mar 2008 17:33:10 -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: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
    Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:04:38 -0800
    Ed, Van-Cafe in Santa Cruz has them...p/n 251.853.684A $0.85ea "Expanding Nut for Air Intake Trim Plate" Gowesty likely...
  • Re: Good deal on Fluorescent lights
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 23 Apr 2009 11:12:00 EDT
    ...That's where the "good deal" came from for my solar panel set-up > _Vanagon Westfalia Solar Panel_ (http://frankcondelli.com/solar.htm) Items...
  • Re: Floorpan rust
    Historical mailing list - ian Butler
    Fri, 6 Jun 2003 09:11:43 -0400
    ...This means > it is likely that the driver side panel or window is leaking water. Now, > if your van is this rusty this is...
  • Re: Headlights not working (?) --> FIXED!
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 11 Dec 2000 00:46:41 -0500
    ...This is a chronic problem with old Vanagon crimp connectors. Strongly recommend you check for overheating at the B+ terminal from the alternator, the...
  • Was: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts
    Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
    Thu, 19 Jul 2001 13:37:27 -0400
    ...panels is necessary. I will try to get part numbers and tech bulletin numbers from them when I pick it up. Hotch 86 Vanagon...
  • Re: Antenna Installation Mishap
    Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
    Mon, 6 Oct 2008 09:36:57 -0400
    ...Ken Wilford John 3:16 www.vanagain.com Ray Reinhard wrote: > Stupid me -- I found Ken Wilford's advice too late & neglected to use...
  • Re: Oldest Vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Sep 1996 09:37:33 +0200
    My Camper was sold as a Panelwagon in spring, '80. It is converted into a Camper in Netherlands and purchased 6/80. VIN is...
  • Re: Weakly Statz ... again??
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Fri, 18 Oct 1996 20:31:09 -0400
    > Vanagon 322 - Camper 152, Panel 1, Pickup 7, Diesel 20, Syncro 44 Wow, 44 syncros all in one place! Sort of. I saw 3...
  • Re: What fuse are the brake lights on?
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 25 Dec 2005 08:25:01 -0800
    RE: Fuse Locations Just remembered, go here http://vanagonparts.com/ and go the Tecnical section, Electrical, Fuse Panel Should give you the answers
  • Fuse Diagram
    Historical mailing list - M'obeechi
    Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:49:11 -0800
    ...http://www.vanagonparts.com/fuse_panel_86to91.html All this time I've been running a 10 Amp fuse for my interior lights...
  • at the wreckers
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Fri, 4 Feb 2011 15:42:11 -0800
    ...2 JDM imports and one panel vanagon http://shufti.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/at-the-wreckers/ alistair
  • Re: Solar Panel outdoor electrical connect
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:14:37 -0700
    ...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: upgrading door speakers
    Historical mailing list - Carl Cobb
    Fri, 18 May 2001 16:52:01 -0700
    ...I pulled the door panels back enough to see that the speaker panel is held in place by what looks like a plastic fitting...