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  • Re: Dometic Fridge Lit? 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Mary K Creasy
    Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:34:16 -0400
    ...Saturday, August 14, 2010 11:45 AM To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: Re: Dometic Fridge Lit? 1991 Vanagon Westfalia > At 11:50 AM...
  • Re: vanagon body panels
    Historical mailing list - T Collins
    Fri, 14 Nov 2014 08:21:05 -0500
    Dan, Im going to go with a dead non rusted vanagon and someone willing to cut these. I have first hand seen pieces at...
  • Re: 57 samba or 58?
    Historical mailing list - Poor Richard
    Fri, 03 Nov 95 10:38:47 EST
    ...van (no windows on sides, no seats in back, > one tone paint) > model 22 is the Microbus (headliner, 3 windows on sides, interior > panels...
  • Re: Deutsche Bundespost highroof diesel panelvans
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 1 Sep 1999 04:11:26 +0200
    JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > fyi, i have a UK dealer brochure from '88 with good pics and specs of these > highroof panelvans, like the...
  • Re: Van Audio Q
    Historical mailing list - Tracey
    Sun, 6 Oct 2002 14:15:47 -0400
    ...front at ear level) and 2-10" Pioneers on the kick panel under it...really not much room sacrificed down there.He also put...
  • mirror switch-vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
    Sat, 26 Jan 2002 14:18:51 EST
    Looking for the listee who was looking for the panel mounted interior switch to do a conversion with. Please p-mail me back-i...
  • Re: Fridge wiring?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 4 Sep 2008 16:49:07 -0400
    ...Note that the old-type panel has a big transistor on it which switches the water-pump power when you turn on the panel...
  • Frydaye!!! who's what out there on the list 13 Apr 94
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 9 Apr 2004 21:05:46 -0700
    ...Vanagon 4 Unknown 0 Microbus 24 - Camper 5, Panel 2, Pickup 1, Kombi 10 Bus 78 - Camper 35, Panel 0, Pickup 0 Vanagon 79...
  • <No subject>
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Mar 1996 08:59:19 -0500
    ...Well, gotta run! Thanks if anybody know the #s for the panel van! Tim :)
  • Re: vanagon nose damage
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 17 Oct 2000 10:39:27 -0700
    ...The sheet metal comprising the two front panels (above and below the big grille) are not structural and can be "peeled off". Underneath you...
  • Re: Central Locking Trace-down - Boy am I confused.
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sat, 19 Mar 2005 21:08:36 -0800
    All of the P connections are tied together inside the relay panel so it does not matter which of the 5 male .250 spade...
  • SDM-East, bad dog, door panel needed.
    Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
    Fri, 11 May 2007 09:57:09 -0400
    ...Yesterday I left him in the van for not more than 15 minutes. When I returned, I could see him up on the front...
  • "Hankerin' for fiberglass Carat Trim & Bumpers" (long)
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 17 Feb 2000 19:30:53 EST
    ...Put body filler over the heads of the screws and paint the panels on the van. When you get done you will have a...
  • Valuing Our Rigs. Hail Damage
    Historical mailing list - Jamie Fitterer
    Thu, 22 Jul 2010 01:23:41 +0000
    Hey Folks, My 84 Westy was recently victim to a hail storm and suffered some damage on most of the panels except the tail...
  • Re: Re; Solar power your VW
    Historical mailing list - PSavage
    Wed, 1 Nov 2000 10:49:50 -0800
    ...It is also useful, when van is parked for days under shade trees, to set up the panel in full sun & plug in the...
  • Re: Trickle charging battery with 1.8W solar panel = failure
    Historical mailing list - Martin Jagersand
    Mon, 26 Mar 2007 20:51:55 -0600
    The package says the panel is not supposed to be mounted outside, so it clearly has to be inside the windshield. This is a...
  • Where's the water coming from?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Mon, 13 Nov 2006 03:31:10 -0600
    ...There is an oval rubber plug visible from under the van along the transition seam from the horizontal to vertical panels that also appears...
  • Re: Thermal insulation for inside doors/panels
    Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
    Mon, 6 Feb 2017 12:44:14 -0400
    ...Discusses pros/cons and has a nice summary table. >> >> http://www.buildagreenrv.com/design-and-build-information-for-camper-vans/install-insulation/ <http://www...
  • Re: Headlight swtich diagnostics?
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Mon, 22 Dec 2008 16:57:54 -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: solid mirror frame / gasket . . side glass (middle)
    Historical mailing list - hunnam
    Sun, 2 Jul 2006 14:51:27 +1000
    Mark Yes they came to Australia as a Windowed Van. The side panels were fitted with a single piece of glass. I removed mine...
  • Re: bench seat storage
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Fri, 30 Aug 2002 15:53:07 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > >It's a nice idea. This is how list vendors are made, ya know. Go >ahead, figure it out and...
  • Re: Vanagon autobody question
    Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 23:03:07 -0500
    ...Vanagons Eric Zeno wrote: >You will find those seams make the vehicle ease to build, because the >panels the length of the vando not...
  • Re: A radical idea
    Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
    Mon, 10 Dec 2001 11:23:05 -0600
    ...van. Problem: Have neither > the time nor patience to remove all the dash & stuff to replace it > properly. Radical idea: Cut an "access panel...
  • Re: Temp covering for body panel rust rot
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Thu, 3 May 2012 07:12:21 -0700
    ...Similar to the stuff you see inside body panels on cars. Black, plastic, very strong adhesive. This motorcycle was crashed, like many fancy sportbikes...
  • Re: Replacement carpets (not floor mats made of carpeting)?
    Historical mailing list - Michael L. Smith
    Tue, 11 Apr 2000 08:49:43 EDT
    ...I actually replaced the kick panel too. $65, was kind of high, but it is better looking. Mike S. 91 Vanagon "Bread" On 3...
  • First Jump Into Water (water cooled VDubs that is)!
    Historical mailing list - Bob Busick
    Mon, 16 Aug 1999 13:47:14 -0400
    ...The awning is sort of a tan color and the three side panels are brown. The main (front) panel has a large plastic picture...
  • Solar Panels
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Mon, 18 Jun 2007 10:39:06 -0700
    ...Amp hours, current draw, percentage of float, etc etc etc are quite relevant, for about 10 years now I have used a single panel...
  • updated bus stats (for the new folks)
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 19 Jul 94 20:09:50 CDT
    ...91 Vanagon 5 Microbus 20 - Camper 8, Panel 3, Pickup 1, Kombi 8 Bus 75 - Camper 36, Panel 0, Pickup 0 Vanagon 76 - Camper...
  • Re: LOW TECH - Replacing wallpaper in van - has anyone done this?
    Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
    Tue, 24 Mar 1998 06:15:22 -0800
    ...Another (cheap) alternative is to paint the panel after the vinyl has been removed. Noticed that it's easier to peel in the summertime...
  • wiring problem update and plea for more help
    Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
    Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:24:03 -0700
    ...if the van is running and i turn my headlight switch on the the tach needle drops and the lights flash like i just...
  • Re: Plastic (or diecast) models
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 16 May 2003 21:21:12 -0500
    ...http://shop.schabak.de/auto_execute_engl.asp?RD=45515078 (1986 panel van .. no windows) all the rest are Eurovan panel vans, window vans...
  • Re: Radiator and Hoses question
    Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
    Sat, 6 Apr 2013 21:12:17 -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: WTB: Stove face
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Fri, 25 Feb 2000 19:31:36 -0800
    ...Drew Bedford <drew@BOMB-PROOF.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2000 10:03 AM Subject: WTB: Stove face > Greetings...
  • Re: How to fix / External body panel internal supports coming loose
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Mon, 25 Oct 2004 14:04:56 -0600
    ...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: interior lighting - led strip
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 24 Feb 2013 12:49:38 -0800
    ...first, van as is: leds off, 1W, 85mA leds full on, 9W, 750mA leds dimmed lowest setting, 1.7W, 140mA Radio face plate off...
  • westy camper part needed
    Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
    Fri, 21 Jan 2005 08:51:00 -0800
    ...The plastic section that goes inside the door panel. I got the fridge but the door was gone. Also, quick question...For the Westfalia...
  • Re: fender parts
    Historical mailing list - John Carpenter
    Sun, 22 Jan 2006 10:30:45 EST
    ...guitar. =) Vanagons don't have "fenders" in the > automotive > sense. . The back area over the wheels is comonly called a rear quarter > panel > as...
  • Two Busses for sale in Richmond, VA
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 24 Mar 1996 19:44:23 -0500
    ...Second van: '71 Deluxe with sunroof. This van needs a LOT of work. Body is solid. Only bad rust in on outer rocker panels...
  • Re: WTB: 15" Vanagon steel wheel
    Historical mailing list - Simon Glen
    Tue, 6 Feb 2001 11:37:18 +1000
    ...Regards, Simon Glen Toowoomba, Australia 1992 VW T3 Transporter Syncro panel van 1969 VW 411 Matthew Pollard wrote: > and those are easy to come...
  • Re: Electrical Math Check Please? (Westy Solar Panel)
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Thu, 8 Aug 2013 13:19:28 -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: Paint code needed
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:35:58 -0700
    do you have a white paper sticker to the right hand side or under the fuse panel? M code sticker, also may have paint...
  • Re: 1986 GL won't start
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 14 Apr 2000 20:38:43 -0400
    ...I try to start the Van (by turning > > the key past "on"). Dunno what the '86 fuse panel looks like, but the earlier ones...
  • Re: Sliding door handle
    Historical mailing list - developtrust
    Mon, 10 Dec 2001 16:18:52 -0800
    ...William P. ----- Original Message ----- From: "developtrust" <developtrust@HOME.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 4:11 PM Subject: Sliding...
  • Re: From brown to Red....
    Historical mailing list - benoit
    Thu, 15 Feb 2007 09:50:45 -0500
    ...benplace.com/panel1.htm > > Now at over 220 hours... > > Ben > http://www.benplace.com/ <http://www.benplace.com/> > > > > > -- > Jake > 1984 Vanagon GL > 1986 Westy...
  • Re: VW Dealer Mechanic for a day (a little long)
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Thu, 5 Sep 2002 06:07:55 EDT
    ...07 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > I also noticed the cool solar panels that come with all of the new...
  • Re: tachometers
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Sun, 3 Mar 2002 11:17:00 -0500
    ...I would plug in the new instrument panel and see if it works. Good luck Tim Hannink Winter Park, Florida Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper...
  • for your enlightenment and edification ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Wed, 04 Jan 95 16:12:07 CST
    ...Vanagon 6 Microbus 84 - Camper 27, Panel 6, Pickup 9, Kombi 16 Bus 252 - Camper 116, Panel 2, Pickup 4, Kombi 6 Vanagon 192...
  • Re: Advice-New Ignition Switch/Cig Lighter/Fan Switch
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sat, 19 Feb 2011 09:56:12 -0800
    ...The panel can be held in tight too, ease it off carefully, 2 bosses in panel go into holes in dash. Tight fit and...
  • Re: Defrost Windshield
    Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
    Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:24:58 -0400
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Slloth Sent: Wednesday, December 03, 2008 11:42 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • Re: 5-/6-cyl in VW vans
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 Aug 96 16:05:02 +0200
    ...Desc cyl/displ price (R) Panel Van 4/1781 76 398 Volksiebus 4/1781 80 114 Volksiebus 2.3i PS (AC opt) 5/2300...
  • Re: Alliance Deep Cycle? (Grp. 27) Wire To Alternator?
    Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
    Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:55:09 -0700
    ...panel wiring downstream from the solenoid it shouldn't affect it . Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "mark drillock" <mdrillock@COX.NET> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON...
  • WTB Left Rear Bumper end late model Fiberglass style.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Thu, 26 Oct 2000 09:17:23 +0000
    ...I've used Corvette panel adhesive to repair this things when I rebuilt the van in 97, so I give it a go again...
  • Re: Dr. Z - (vague volkswagen content)
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Tue, 1 Aug 2006 06:41:49 -0700
    Besides, Ford never called it the Mini-Van, the magazine publisher did. The actual name is on the cover. Besides, does a panel Pinto...
  • 2 splitties and my '83Westy FS, Phoenix,AZ
    Historical mailing list - jim ellis
    Thu, 16 Oct 1997 21:15:16 -0700
    ...New white baltic birch panels inserted instead of the former wallpaper effected panels Alloys. $6900 obo. VanBondo@primenet.com or jimellis@primenet.com
  • Rear sofa/bad installation
    Historical mailing list - Joe Wagner
    Tue, 17 Jun 1997 12:46:25 -0400 (EDT)
    ...It was easy to tell because the original pin holes were still located in the side interior panel, but had been plugged. After the...
  • Re: alternatives to fiberglass insulation
    Historical mailing list - Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)
    Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:27:55 -0400
    ...seems that most Vanagons have problems with. Pascal 84Westy "I am pulling all my fiberglass insulation out of my panels because I am noticing...
  • Re: Rear Window Defroster vs Rear Window Defogger?
    Historical mailing list - mdrillock
    Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:51:58 -0800
    ...Mark Jake Beaulieu wrote: > This link for the fuse panel schematic was sent out earlier: > http://www.vanagonparts.com/fuse_panel_86to91.html > > It...
  • RE Digital Clock 87 van
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Clayman
    Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:56:34 -0500
    ...Ran new power wires off the fuse box and ground near instrument panel. Wasted 87 bucks on a new clock. Jeff
  • Re: insulating against road noise
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Thu, 3 Apr 2008 01:14:56 -0400
    ...And if you have a camper (or will be planning on sleeping inside your van) the humidity you yourself exhale will still be able...
  • Re: 85+ tach in 84 Westfalia clock module?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 29 Oct 2002 01:41:54 -0500
    ...It would certainly keep you entertained for a while. <g> I've used a Sun tach with good results, mounted on the instrument panel...