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  • Weakly Stats ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 07 Apr 95 09:19:48 CDT
    ...14 89 Vanagon 4 78 Bus 8 90 Vanagon 11 79 Bus 5 91 Vanagon 3 Microbus 52 - Camper 17, Panel 9, Pickup 7...
  • Re: Friday: Learn From My Lessons
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:03:05 -0800
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > On Fri, Aug 21, 2009 at 10:53 AM, Mark Tuovinen <mst@ak.net> wrote: > > > This may come as a...
  • Double Door Panel saga
    Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
    Mon, 20 Feb 1995 17:22:12 -0500
    >>61 Single Cab Pickup Dave Easterwood >>61 Double Door Walk-Thru Panel deasterw@st6000.sct.edu > ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ >Wow! Same model as The Bozobus. Mr. Bozo...
  • Re: [Syncro] Headlight relay upgrade?
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Sun, 4 Jan 2004 14:53:34 -0800
    Dennis, I have measured a few 86+ Vanagons and I haven't found very much of a drop between the battery and the alternator...
  • Re: my new 85 vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 15 Mar 2001 13:29:13 +1200
    ...Kombi was a basic van with cargo-bay windows and built-in rear seat mounts; no side/roof upholstery. Panelvan had no side cargo...
  • Re: Rear Lock
    Historical mailing list - Dan Burgos
    Wed, 9 Sep 1998 01:13:11 -0400
    ...I was able to get the lock out through the inside panel. I've also discovered that these locks are sealed...meaning they cannot...
  • Vanagon sighting - Florida Keys
    Historical mailing list - George Wietor
    Tue, 2 Feb 2010 05:04:26 -0800
    ...A cream Vanagon, black rocker panels - Northbound on Hwy 1 Another White a/c parked nr beach The Lime Green Vanagon a/c always...
  • Re: more on the doublecabs
    Historical mailing list - Tyler Trotman
    Sat, 5 Apr 2003 13:29:38 EST
    the vans are in 3 doublecabs 1 high top syncro the syncro was a panel van that had a high top added plus some...
  • Vanagon seat pad source
    Historical mailing list - Chris S.
    Tue, 26 Jun 2007 19:54:22 -0700
    Folks, Where can I buy seat pads for front Vanagon seats? They are available for vintage Beetles and Bays, but for our homely vans...
  • Re: T25 on Wheeler Dealers
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Lewis
    Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:51:08 -0500
    ...quickly the host succumbed to the Vanagon charms, despite it being a clapped out, diesel panel van. Ken Lewis On Fri, November 27, 2009...
  • Digitool
    Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
    Thu, 2 Jun 2005 07:01:43 -0600
    ...built > with a Digikey panel meter, and some other bits and pieces, which can be > connected to the Vanagon engine and, using a knob...
  • Re: A/C drain plugged up?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 20 Jul 1999 19:09:37 EDT
    ...Remove the plastic panel on the side of the drip and trace the black water line up to the tray to see if it...
  • 1984 parting
    Historical mailing list - dawn
    Sat, 7 Apr 2001 13:54:37 -0700
    hey all parting out 1984 vanagon with a blue interior captains chairs up front complete with arm rest automatic shifter 1.9 engine good...
  • Re: Lightbulb for instrument panel
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 WBXs
    Thu, 16 Jan 2003 09:47:20 +0000
    ...As an aside you should feel fortunate that your high beams are "noticed" by on-coming traffic - many vanagons are not! Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ The...
  • Strange switch near sink
    Historical mailing list - Paul Chubbuck
    Wed, 8 Aug 2007 16:55:56 -0600
    Since I have owned my 1982 Vanagon Westy, there has been this strange switch mounted on the panel just below the sink. It doesn...
  • weakly stats: how many possums crossed the road?
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 03 Mar 95 09:08:02 CST
    ...11 89 Vanagon 3 78 Bus 11 90 Vanagon 9 79 Bus 5 91 Vanagon 5 Microbus 53 - Camper 20, Panel 8, Pickup 5...
  • Re: Carbon Fiber Top
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:02:57 -0700
    ...bagging and autoclave require panels to be built with extra material to insure stiffness, since thinner, and yes stronger/ lighter panels, carry the undesirable...
  • Re: RE : sink pump mystery - 1981 westy
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Mon, 17 Jun 2002 08:42:03 -0700
    See the posts regarding the LED panel. You may have the older 80/81 panel with an extra feature to prevent the pump from...
  • Re: All Grown up with solder and shrink tubing
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Thu, 11 Mar 2010 17:04:51 -0600
    ...I reinforced the woofers with a couple of really stiff carbon fiber panels I laminated and then riveted to the inboard side of the...
  • Re: the "Kombi" .... was:Re: my new 85 vanagon
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 14 Mar 2001 21:06:59 EST
    ...in other words - a PANEL VAN WITH WINDOWS AND > >SEATS. > > And a great machine to take care of. Sand from the beach? Dirt from...
  • Re: Interior panel & folding table for 90 Syncro multivan
    Historical mailing list - Julianna Thoennes
    Thu, 17 Oct 2013 12:46:52 -0700
    ...at 6:34 AM, Paul van Dyck <plvandyck@msn.com> wrote: > I would like to add an interior panel and folding table-preferably grey...
  • Re: Attention Closet '59 Panel Owners
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 13 Jan 1995 09:31:52 -0500
    >I have found a '59 Panel with an owner that is very willing to sell, and >thought >I'd post it here. It's...
  • Rear Wiper Comments
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Fri, 15 Jan 1999 12:12:13 -0700
    ...The hardest part of the job for me was removing the panel retaining buttons. I busted most of mine while removing the panel. There...
  • Re: how to remove an instrument panel bulb
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 9 Mar 2009 23:29:37 -0700
    ...COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, March 09, 2009 11:03 PM Subject: Re: how to remove an instrument panel bulb > On...
  • Re: Wire Gauges for Solar panels for your Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Matt Roberds
    Tue, 19 Jun 2007 14:11:58 -0500
    ...For a solar panel system, you need to double the length, because you're using wire for both conductors. In other words, if you...
  • Re: Alternators
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 9 Apr 2020 13:44:48 -0700
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of David Beierl > Sent: Thursday, April 9, 2020 1:57 PM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: interior lighting - led strip
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 24 Feb 2013 14:08:45 -0800
    ...Measuring current flowing from my aux battery. > > first, van as is: > > leds off, 1W, 85mA > leds full on, 9W, 750mA > leds dimmed lowest setting...
  • Fridge led glowing on its own again.
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Sun, 27 Jul 2014 09:36:57 -0700
    ...I mentioned a couple of weeks again that my blue led on indicator panel was starting to glow when fridge not running. This started...
  • Re: in van hands free cellular install
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Thu, 5 Apr 2007 11:04:27 -0700
    ...Or use the empty male spade either G2 or G5 on the back of the fuse/relay panel. These work on fuse #S18 so...
  • Off for now
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Apr 1996 07:55:57 -0500
    ...Please take these three Vans off your census: '73 VW Bus (automatic) '72 VW Panel van '71 Deluxe sunroof Bus I'll be back...
  • Re: Panel Fabric(?) for Westy
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Stewart
    Fri, 19 Mar 1999 08:17:49 EST
    ...But PLEASE, no shag carpet! Remember those gawd awful Chevy/Ford/Dodge vans of the '70's? Jeff S. ( OK, I admit it, I...
  • Re: What kind of vanagons are we driving
    Historical mailing list - Patrick Koch
    Sat, 18 Mar 2000 01:46:02 -0600
    1989 VW Transporter (German version of vanagon like the former panel bus) converted into a camper in 94 by using partially Westfalia parts, installing...
  • 1984 parting out
    Historical mailing list - dawn
    Wed, 4 Apr 2001 19:48:58 -0700
    hey all parting out 1984 vanagon with a blue interior captains chairs up front complete with arm rest automatic shifter 1.9 engine good...
  • Re: Should I buy a 1989 WOLFSBURG?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 18 Feb 2002 18:54:45 EST
    ...and the grey dash, and leather wrapped steerign wheel and speaker in the table panel.... hard to find van. id say $2 grand is...
  • Syncro de-coupler questions
    Historical mailing list - SKP
    Mon, 19 Jun 2006 11:50:00 -0700
    ...Will the de-coupler provide any benefit on a van without a rear locker? Is the indicator panel required to install the control switch...
  • Norcold refrigerator + modest solar rig, a report [LVC]
    Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\" Elliott
    Fri, 7 Jul 2006 16:14:32 -0700
    ...The two 45-watt BP solar panels had brought the battery back to fully-charged in about 2 hours. The panels are wired to...
  • Re: Electric: Where should +12V to camping fusebox and relay originate?
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Sun, 9 Mar 2014 15:25:37 -0700
    ...IIRC, the '85 could have either the older or newer style fuse panel. AFAIK, the Vanagon would not originally have a headlight relay; hi...
  • Re: Location of 120V land line outlet - Canadian models
    Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
    Mon, 15 Nov 2004 12:26:21 -0500
    ...Since I'm using a panel from a passenger model van, I >have to cut the holes for the camper outlets. Pictures for the...
  • Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:59:07 -0400
    ...They could have just unscrewed it, or drilled a hole for it to come out of the door replacement panel. Ugh! > > I’m more...
  • Re: SDM-East, bad dog, door panel needed.
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Fri, 11 May 2007 12:00:10 -0400
    ...last year and I know he's got a vanagon full of various door panels. As for the dog, we have a now 3...
  • Re: Dometic RM 215 Van Fridge
    Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
    Tue, 19 Jun 2001 21:26:43 -0700
    ...The moniker on the > front panel says clearly Dometic Van Fridge in italic lettering. It has a > white door and brown trim. It has...
  • Re: Installing new headliner in a Westfalia Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:47:33 -0800
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Truls Erik Johnsen Sent: Sunday, February 22, 2015 9:55 AM To: vanagon...
  • Re: Body & Fender Resource Needed
    Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
    Mon, 5 Dec 2005 08:41:32 -0500
    ...Therefore I would recomend replaceing the panel and the flare at the same time with one complete panel. Doug is correct they can be...
  • Re: Ideas for front speaker mounts not in doors
    Historical mailing list - Neil N
    Fri, 4 Aug 2017 19:30:49 -0700
    ...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: solar charge controller
    Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
    Wed, 18 Sep 2013 10:31:37 -0700
    ...One thing that MPPT does allow is more flexibility in panel selection, as you're not limited to a ~17 Vmp panel. Ryan On...
  • UJ's Numbers again ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 19 Jul 94 10:39:58 CDT
    ...91 Vanagon 5 Microbus 21 - Camper 9, Panel 3, Pickup 1, Kombi 8 Bus 73 - Camper 36, Panel 0, Pickup 0 Vanagon 75 - Camper...
  • What does my van need this week?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
    Tue, 28 Aug 2012 19:33:23 -0700
    ...What did you do for your Vanagon this week? Hugo, do you use solar panels? The Anderson Powerpoles (Google that phrase) are the connectors...
  • Re: Swinging table
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Mon, 16 Jun 2014 05:16:44 -0400
    ...part onto the wall of the van. You need to find the metal brace behind the paneling to find the proper location as just...
  • Re: Won't run, yet I got 12 Volts ...
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Sun, 1 May 2011 12:42:53 -0700
    I see the ground for that pump located at "30": "near relay panel" My guess is the star ground thing above relay panel. Maybe...
  • Re: $4000 '85 Westy
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Sat, 25 Apr 2015 09:11:28 -0700
    It’s a rust bucket, but someone who can weld panels can get a good deal. Be prepared for this: http://www.rustbuster.nl...
  • WTB: odometer/instrument cluster for 86-91 Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Karl Vochatzer
    Fri, 10 Jul 1998 19:10:20 -0500
    Want to buy a used odometer and speedo panel from the instrument cluster of an 86 - 91 Vanagon from one of you with a...
  • SA van
    Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
    Sun, 10 May 2009 08:32:27 -0400
    Beautiful van indeed. Mine already has the upper grill spoiler, SA lower grill, SA smoked front turn signals, rear panel blenders, smoked tailights, 17...
  • Re: Where From?
    Historical mailing list - Sean O'Neil
    Wed, 29 Sep 1999 16:28:05 -0300
    Sean O'Neil Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada A pretty harbour city that has quite a few busses and vanagons running around. The Euro Panel...
  • Front Door Panels (grey)
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Clay
    Tue, 23 Sep 2003 14:00:23 -0400
    Volks, I am wondering if anyone out here is parting out any grey interior Van(Non power windows). I have a blue/grey van...
  • Vanagon sheet metal?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Sat, 9 Nov 2024 23:08:05 -0600
    Putting together my Christmas wish list and thinking about spring :) I’m considering buying a few sheet metal panels and was looking at GoWesty...
  • 1980 Dismantaling Last call
    Historical mailing list - ERIC ZENO
    Thu, 27 Jun 1996 12:14:43 -0400 (EDT)
    ...the 1980 Vanagon is being kept said "it must go". Anyone want anything left, this is the last call... Body panels are free to...
  • 89 Wolfsy
    Historical mailing list - Ed Hinchey
    Sat, 10 May 2003 23:00:42 -0400
    ...bottom of slider; rocker panel skirts; interior is in very good condition; 4-speed manual; weekender edition. Anything besides Vanagon Syndrome (has AFM harness...
  • Re: ---------
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Tue, 18 Jul 2006 21:25:25 -0700
    On 7/18/06, Brian Honan <cartruckbus@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > > > This Mystery vanagon engineer, some call him Joe, some, ------------ Damn, that ------------. He's up...
  • WAS Anyone have a South African ETKA? now Photos??
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:15:29 -0500
    ...a G50 transmission! > >Looking the van over, I see that few external panels are shared with >the German vans. Even the nose is different...
  • Re: WTB weekender front curtain "snaps"/ fasteners
    Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
    Sun, 18 Jul 1999 04:57:43 EDT
    ...There are also snaps so that the two panels can fasten together. These came out of a '86 - '88 (exact year unknown) Vanagon that...