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  • Removing the Power Window Guts for repair
    Historical mailing list - HOTZE, BRETT C [AG/1000]
    Wed, 18 Feb 2004 09:32:11 -0600
    ...works for a 90 Vanagon Carat power front window system would be greatly appreciated. I have pulled the door panel and released the window...
  • Re: Wild -just about EVERYTHING for T1/T2/T3
    Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
    Wed, 26 Apr 2006 21:19:06 +0100
    ...panels, heater blower motors , hydraulic lifters > and that is just stuff i got in last 3 mths > > > > > Just about ANYTHING for our beloved Vanagons...
  • Re: Another D15 connector failure example- The fix!
    Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
    Wed, 2 Mar 2022 07:56:09 -0800
    ...VW simply made a mistake in the 86+ Vanagon wiring when they switched to the modern fuse/relay panel. The later fuse/relay panel...
  • Re: Solar panels for your Vanagon.
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sun, 17 Jun 2007 20:10:49 -0700
    ...Solar panels for your Vanagon.. Using these conservative assumptions, let's analyze my system. Assume 6 hours of sunlight / day, with panels derated by...
  • Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Tue, 6 May 2008 23:19:01 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Solar Panel: Charge Controller & Vents Okay then, so which batteries do you guys think is best? From: Troy...
  • Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
    Historical mailing list - David McNeely
    Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:16:40 -0700
    ...Since there is a fan to remove hot air into the van interior from behind the refrigerator through a vent behind the box, perhaps...
  • Re: [WetWesties] Solar Package Link Needed
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Wed, 20 May 2015 18:35:41 -0700
    ...Thanks On Wed, May 20, 2015 at 6:27 PM, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote: > This one? > http://www.solarblvd.com/Solar-Panels...
  • Re: Headlight's wont come on (relay bad?)
    Historical mailing list - Paul Monty
    Tue, 9 Feb 2010 17:22:19 -0800
    ...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: Air Conditioning wiring burning
    Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
    Sun, 9 Aug 1998 02:28:20 -0500
    ...Vanagon@VANAGON.COM > Subject: Air Conditioning wiring burning > Date: Sunday, August 09, 1998 2:16 AM > > Hi All, > This one has me wondering..... > > The...
  • Re: Body work in SE PA
    Historical mailing list - Jason Willenbrock
    Sat, 10 Feb 2007 14:25:35 -0500
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM >Subject: Body work in SE PA >Date: Sat, 10 Feb 2007 13:34:15 -0500 > >I'm considering fixing the...
  • Re: Engine Temp Gauge has stopped working, what do I do to fix this?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 24 Aug 2008 16:43:41 -0400
    At 07:25 AM 8/24/2008 -0400, Roger VanTill wrote: >Got the same problem after replacing the thermostat housing. Is there >a way...
  • Re: FS 85 Wolfsburg Westfalia Without Kitchen W/73.4K
    Historical mailing list - Chris S
    Fri, 1 May 2009 21:03:27 -0400
    ...The weekender option applied only to hard-top Vanagons and did not include cabinets. Weekender option included rear-facing seats with folding seat-backs...
  • just junk
    Historical mailing list - J. Walker
    Sun, 30 Oct 94 21:00:39 CST
    ...91 Vanagon 6 Microbus 63 - Camper 17, Panel 5, Pickup 5, Kombi 15 Bus 210 - Camper 95, Panel 2, Pickup 3 Vanagon 169 - Camper...
  • Weakly Stats ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 30 Jun 95 08:44:33 CDT
    ...11 89 Vanagon 6 78 Bus 9 90 Vanagon 9 79 Bus 10 91 Vanagon 7 Microbus 62 - Camper 17, Panel 8, Pickup 6...
  • Re: Part request interior panel
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Tue, 27 Dec 2022 18:47:27 -0800
    ...I was at tail end of the entourage of 12 Vanagons. We camped at end of road in Anza Borrego Desert. Everybody had positioned...
  • here's How to Wire Headlights with Relays for Higher Wattage Bulbs
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 10 Nov 2001 10:41:16 EST
    ...i did this to my van and now i can run 80/100w H4's in there without melting the headlight switch.. big improvement...
  • Re: Door Speaker Size- Stock
    Historical mailing list - J Stewart
    Sun, 15 Aug 2010 18:13:05 +0000
    ...The ones he used stuck out too far for the window cranks, so when I bought the van the window cranks were laying up...
  • Re: Chrysler Invention? (minivans)
    Historical mailing list - Scott McDonell
    Sat, 9 May 1998 12:01:26 -0600
    ...did it and they claim >that the first van was some kinda sorry lookin' panel truck? >The last time I rode in one of...
  • Re: Batteries and solar panels!
    Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
    Sun, 5 Jul 2015 01:12:15 -0400
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Batteries and solar panels! I have turned on my Dometic on 12v and it'll go about a...
  • Re: Fuses for fridge
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Mon, 29 May 2000 13:34:40 -0700
    ...VANAGON] Fuses for fridge > > > > 16 amp (red i think) for the fridge circuit > > 8 amp (blue i think) for the water pump/LED panel...
  • Re: Vanagon autobody question
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Sat, 18 Sep 2004 22:21:32 -0400
    You will find those seams make the vehicle ease to build, because the panels the length of the vando not have to be perfectly...
  • Re: Body work '86 Vanagon Camper
    Historical mailing list - Art
    Thu, 24 Jan 2013 17:01:50 -0500
    ...Body work '86 Vanagon Camper > Any suggestions on sourcing, if they even exist new as > replacement parts, etc? If there are multiple sources, is...
  • Re: Yet another unnecessary thing for van
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sat, 3 Aug 2024 20:27:34 -0500
    ...panel that fits to the same bolt holes used in the stock rear >> bench seat vertical faced . >> >> https://shufti.blog/2024/07/31/vanagon...
  • Re: Substitute for the RM182B
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Mon, 13 Aug 2012 22:01:28 -0700
    ...http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
  • Re: Solar Charging?
    Historical mailing list - Andy Highland
    Mon, 10 Jul 2006 21:27:56 -0700
    ...I always park the van in the shade (if it is available), and am > thinking of a small solar panel array that I could...
  • Re: Ooh look, we can get PopTopHeaven vans on eBay
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Wed, 16 Jan 2008 16:50:07 -0500
    Two of the pictures show some pretty noticeable interior blemishes, but i guess that explains the interior's "excelent door panels" (They forgot that...
  • Re: 90 GL for sale
    Historical mailing list - Jon Baker
    Sun, 3 Oct 1999 11:39:21 -0700
    ...Mileage 120,000 (estimated) Burgandy with grey body panels. 4 speed Power windows,mirrors etc... The van is in good overall shape. The body...
  • RUST HOLE
    Historical mailing list - Joel D Shortlidge
    Mon, 27 Sep 1999 10:39:49 -0500
    Well without a sign it happened! My brother was poking around the right front rocker panel right behind the front jacking anchor and he...
  • Parts For Sale!
    Historical mailing list - CC
    Sat, 6 May 2000 02:09:50 CDT
    ...Interior tan door panels for sliding side and front doors Other items like tail and turn signal lens, interior and exterior mirrors, alternators, gauges...
  • Re: composite bodywork and painting questions
    Historical mailing list - TC
    Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:37:51 -0700
    ...van and have a couple of questions. i was able to > hammer the damaged panel to within an inch or so of the panel...
  • Re: I love my Bus
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Mon, 6 Oct 2008 16:39:35 -0400
    Jeff Lincoln wrote: > Sorry - I was referring to the Vanagon. I call them all buses. I've owned a '58 panel van (walkthrough), a...
  • Re: '87 Vanagon - Digital Clock
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sun, 5 Aug 2012 19:03:01 -0400
    ...replace the clock; but that means disassembling the center of the panel. AFAIK everyone has succeeded in working the button back into place from...
  • WTB: '84 temp gauge
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 10 Jun 2011 08:10:14 -0700
    ...panel with an analog clock with a temp gauge. I just need a fargin' temp gauge. But I won't buy an entire van...
  • Re: Dash Panel interchange.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Tue, 27 Feb 2001 13:49:41 -0500
    ...d David Beierl - Providence, RI http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '84 Westy "Dutiful Passage" '85 GL "Poor Relation"
  • Anyone with Carfax access?
    Historical mailing list - Detroit Bus
    Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:56:41 -0700
    ...appreciated! -- Garrick Detroit/New York/Earth '63 Panel Jalousie Camper ***** With fond remembrances of: '87 Vanagon Weekender '77 Beetle '59 Single-cab Pickup '67...
  • Weakly Stats ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 09 Jun 95 10:27:36 CDT
    ...13 89 Vanagon 6 78 Bus 9 90 Vanagon 9 79 Bus 6 91 Vanagon 6 Microbus 60 - Camper 17, Panel 8, Pickup 5...
  • Re: Replacement Prodcedure for Kitchen Light
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Tue, 27 Nov 2001 12:53:33 -0500
    ...Remove the curtains on that side, remove cover from the center roof frame (gray panel across top that joins both sides of the van...
  • Re: So wha-da-ya call a Vanagon with no legs? (Frayday humour)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 9 Feb 2008 02:36:01 EST
    even makes it more sad.. :<( passenger vans are a dime a dozen.. ive only ever seen one panel van in person, in my life...
  • Re: Power Door Lock Problem
    Historical mailing list - John Meeks
    Mon, 4 Aug 2003 18:23:49 -0400
    ...Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf > Of Tom Forhan > Sent: Monday, August 04, 2003 8:42 AM > To: vanagon@GERRY...
  • Re: Mellow Yellow all better now
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 15 Oct 2010 14:06:51 -0700
    ...The paint on the panel > and hatch is a perfect match for the rest of the van except it's not > oxidized so it...
  • Re: Seam rust on Vanagon I'm looking to buy
    Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
    Tue, 2 Jul 2013 10:30:24 -0400
    ...I'm almost done replacing 10 panels on a van that didn't look very rusty.... That van pictured though has very minor seam...
  • Front Seat Belts and Instrument Cluster
    Historical mailing list - Nik Maravich
    Sat, 17 Sep 2011 01:57:52 -0400
    ...I have a 1987 Vanagon GL that has recently been painted inside and out. I removed my interior and I replaced the panels and...
  • FOR SALE ITEMS
    Historical mailing list - Darrel
    Sun, 13 Jul 2003 17:37:14 -0400
    Hi Guys/Gals selling every thing I ever bought for my vanagon.All part here will be used .All prices are negotiable and does...
  • Re: Dometic Fridge Lit? 1991 Vanagon Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:02:15 -0500
    ...DMc > > Trevor R. > > >> "I'm curious about your fridge set-up; You say you have 7 LED's eh!? > >> My Van is a '91...
  • Re: Mellow Yellow all better now
    Historical mailing list - neil n
    Fri, 15 Oct 2010 15:35:20 -0700
    ...Picture the right rear quarter panel and rear hatch of any > undamaged Vanagon and you pretty much see what needs to be seen. > > On...
  • Looking for Front Seats
    Historical mailing list - Sean Lynch
    Tue, 3 Apr 2001 02:41:17 EDT
    ...Donder' , plated DSELBOX '86 GL 'Blitzen', plated ICEBOX '83.5 GL , no name or plate yet (suggestions welcome!) Coming Soon! '58 Panel Van! Booyah!
  • Re: Electrical Failures
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Sat, 14 May 2011 19:44:51 +0200
    ...One goes directly to the cluster, the other to Pin A8 of the fuse/relay panel. Could be that the panel needs replacing. Other...
  • tiny bubbles ...
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Fri, 02 Dec 94 09:54:27 CST
    ...Vanagon 5 Microbus 37 - Camper 12, Panel 4, Pickup 4, Kombi 9 Bus 93 - Camper 54, Panel 0, Pickup 1, Kombi 5 Vanagon 107...
  • Re: '90 syncro with seam rust
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Tue, 20 Nov 2012 11:25:16 -0800
    ...originality of an '80s van, and cleaning up the bead would be a lot of work, possibly more than panel replacement. I feel your...
  • Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan
    Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
    Thu, 12 Sep 2019 03:30:36 -0400
    ...at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote: > > Re: LED Panel Switches for Dometic Exhaust Fan Cheers, Frank Condelli Almonte...
  • Re: FS tan sliding door
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Thu, 29 Aug 2002 18:12:08 -0400
    ...VANAGON.COM > >Hello all, > >I have a tan sliding door that I got from the junkyard. I was going to use it for panel...
  • trouble with sliding door latch
    Historical mailing list - Bradley Flubacher
    Tue, 13 Aug 2002 19:56:41 -0400
    ...t break the wood trying to pop off the panel. Those clips are tight! Going to Kampers near Knoebels? Brad State College, PA vanagon++
  • Re: Fan switches - THANKS
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 27 Jan 2000 12:31:13 -0500
    ...My fan switch >went 2 >days prior to this thread and with David's printed email in hand, I >removed the >panel and the...
  • Re: Fan switches - THANKS
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 5 Feb 2000 12:27:44 -0800
    ...My fan switch > >went 2 > >days prior to this thread and with David's printed email in hand, I > >removed the > >panel and the...
  • Re: Need to repair/replace deteriorated instrument panel connector
    Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
    Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:10:40 -0400
    ...http://www.vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Instrument_cluster_overhaul Edward At 07:41 PM 4/13/2008, Jim Felder wrote: >The instrument panel in...
  • Re: Ooh look, we can get PopTopHeaven vans on eBay
    Historical mailing list - BJ Feddish
    Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:27:05 -0500
    ...rust on the rocker panel........or I could be wrong...... << I was thinking the same thing. Overall the whole van looks just as ratty...
  • Re: Vanagon Rear Washer Filler Cover Wanted
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 1 Apr 2009 13:11:52 -0700
    ...I'm missing the plastic cover that goes over the > washer fluid filler tube on the inside right rear panel on a Vanagon. > anyone...
  • FS: Hippie VANS
    Historical mailing list
    11 Dec 1995 15:11:56 -0500
    73 VW van rebuilt motor, good tries and brakes $1,700 61 VW Panel rebuilt 36 hp was cycle specturm delivery truck $888 63...
  • Re: West Propane tanks & east coast tunnels
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Mon, 14 Jan 2019 20:10:18 -0500
    I put the rocker panel skirts from a non-Westy on my Westy and painted to match. The driver side just barely allows the...
  • Re: High beam blue light?
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 11 Mar 2009 18:46:48 -0400
    ...panel, which is a tiny bulb with a blue cover over it. -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/ '89...