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Hello Group,
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There is a Winnebago Eurovan camper in the junkyard near me.? I was thinking about pulling some items.? My big question was, did all of these have the longer wheelbase?? I was thinking about cutting off the roof for a future camper conversion on my GLS.? But I recall the Winnebago conversion had a longer wheel base?? My van is a 99 and this junkyard specimen is a 2002, if that makes any difference.? When I go back next week I can measure, for sure, but I was just wondering if this is a simple question.
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It is mostly complete inside, which is sad.? Seems like it sat for a while, there is mice damage / smelss kind of bad inside.? There is no engine and maybe had some front end damage.
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Let me know,
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Thanks.
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That ?Winnebago roof isn’t going to fit on the short wheelbase and you would t want to use it anyway (too susceptible to cracking) . ?You want a pop top roof from one of the short wheelbase Westfalia’s (93, 01-03). ?
Which salvage yard??
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On Dec 28, 2024, at 1:43?PM, Tabitha & Mark Reed via groups.io <tmreedsix@...> wrote:
? Hello Group,
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There is a Winnebago Eurovan camper in the junkyard near me.? I was thinking about pulling some items.? My big question was, did all of these have the longer wheelbase?? I was thinking about cutting off the roof for a future camper conversion on my GLS.? But I recall the Winnebago conversion had a longer wheel base?? My van is a 99 and this junkyard specimen is a 2002, if that makes any difference.? When I go back next week I can measure, for sure, but I was just wondering if this is a simple question.
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It is mostly complete inside, which is sad.? Seems like it sat for a while, there is mice damage / smelss kind of bad inside.? There is no engine and maybe had some front end damage.
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Let me know,
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Thanks.
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The Winnebago vans are the only long wheelbase vans that came to the USA.
So their roof doesn’t fit the short wheelbase vans (GL/GLS/MV).
You will need anWestfalia top off a Weekender 1993-2003.
No need to “cut the top off” the van as the van structure is all the same. But you do need all the parts inside and out down to the bottom of the windows for a top conversion and clear to the floor if you want the Weekender parts.?
Winnebago tops are also a form of plastic known to crack and be nearly impossible to repair.
Westfalia Weekender tops are fiberglass. Much more durable and easy to repair.
Cole?
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On Dec 28, 2024, at 11:43?AM, Tabitha & Mark Reed via groups.io <tmreedsix@...> wrote:
? Hello Group,
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There is a Winnebago Eurovan camper in the junkyard near me.? I was thinking about pulling some items.? My big question was, did all of these have the longer wheelbase?? I was thinking about cutting off the roof for a future camper conversion on my GLS.? But I recall the Winnebago conversion had a longer wheel base?? My van is a 99 and this junkyard specimen is a 2002, if that makes any difference.? When I go back next week I can measure, for sure, but I was just wondering if this is a simple question.
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It is mostly complete inside, which is sad.? Seems like it sat for a while, there is mice damage / smelss kind of bad inside.? There is no engine and maybe had some front end damage.
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Let me know,
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Thanks.
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So, for a bit of clarification here.
Short wheelbase Westfalia Weekenders, came to the USA in 93, 99-2003. All the tops fit the same despite minor differences in them.?
…but, you may discover Westfalia full campers roaming in the USA that were imported ?temporarily or snuck in some other way. These did come to Canada and up from some southern countries and some have been here from overseas traveling. Those tops also work.?
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On Dec 28, 2024, at 11:46?AM, Marshall Crutcher via groups.io <marshall.crutcher@...> wrote:
? That ?Winnebago roof isn’t going to fit on the short wheelbase and you would t want to use it anyway (too susceptible to cracking) . ?You want a pop top roof from one of the short wheelbase Westfalia’s (93, 01-03). ?
Which salvage yard?? On Dec 28, 2024, at 1:43?PM, Tabitha & Mark Reed via groups.io <tmreedsix@...> wrote:
? Hello Group,
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There is a Winnebago Eurovan camper in the junkyard near me.? I was thinking about pulling some items.? My big question was, did all of these have the longer wheelbase?? I was thinking about cutting off the roof for a future camper conversion on my GLS.? But I recall the Winnebago conversion had a longer wheel base?? My van is a 99 and this junkyard specimen is a 2002, if that makes any difference.? When I go back next week I can measure, for sure, but I was just wondering if this is a simple question.
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It is mostly complete inside, which is sad.? Seems like it sat for a while, there is mice damage / smelss kind of bad inside.? There is no engine and maybe had some front end damage.
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Let me know,
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Thanks.
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Curious about the van in the scrap yard. Might be some stuff some of us would want for our Winnebagos. Also depending on the year, a buddy has one that needs some of the wire harness after a short.?
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On Dec 28, 2024, at 1:43 PM, Tabitha & Mark Reed via groups.io <tmreedsix@...> wrote:
? Hello Group,
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There is a Winnebago Eurovan camper in the junkyard near me.? I was thinking about pulling some items.? My big question was, did all of these have the longer wheelbase?? I was thinking about cutting off the roof for a future camper conversion on my GLS.? But I recall the Winnebago conversion had a longer wheel base?? My van is a 99 and this junkyard specimen is a 2002, if that makes any difference.? When I go back next week I can measure, for sure, but I was just wondering if this is a simple question.
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It is mostly complete inside, which is sad.? Seems like it sat for a while, there is mice damage / smelss kind of bad inside.? There is no engine and maybe had some front end damage.
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Let me know,
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Thanks.
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Yes, which salvage yard please? I've got a 2000 EVC in need of a few items ;-)
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-Pete
2000 EVC, ~210k miles
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Me, too.? BYW, we got a new, fiberglass roof installed last spring on our 97 EVC Winnie.? Poptop Heaven in Yucaipa, CA is the maker/installer.
Yes, which salvage yard please? I've got a 2000 EVC in need of a few items ;-)
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-Pete
2000 EVC, ~210k miles
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Dumb question incoming from a newbie. Is there a way to keep track of inventory nationwide at salvage yards? ?Or is this a drive by and take a looksie type of industry??
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On Dec 28, 2024, at 6:31?PM, Christopher Volk via groups.io <christopherbvolk@...> wrote:
? Me, too.? BYW, we got a new, fiberglass roof installed last spring on our 97 EVC Winnie.? Poptop Heaven in Yucaipa, CA is the maker/installer. Yes, which salvage yard please? I've got a 2000 EVC in need of a few items ;-)
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2000 EVC, ~210k miles
______________Christopher Volk Boise, Idaho
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Hey Scott,
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There are no dumb questions, at least in my opinion.?
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I know that a body shop I had consulted with used a nationwide database of salvage yards to source a sliding door panel for me. However, I didn't go with them as I felt their quote to do the work was more than I was willing to fork over - I don't mind driving around with a dented side door panel, wife's embarrassment aside,... So, you might check your local body shops to see what they come up with.
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I would love to have the opposite -? a long wheelbase one with a Weekender interior.? ?I like the Weekender much more and don't want the camper's kitchen but would enjoy more length.
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We have been looking for the first plastic door for the water refill since we got our 1997 EVC <100k mi. Seems some folks think the first door (the one with the hole in it) is not needed and toss it out. Anyone know where we might find one, please let us know. Silly, unnecessary part but would not mind having one, in the name of completeness. Thanks.
On Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 06:48:44 PM MST, Steve via groups.io <seaweedsteve@...> wrote:
I would love to have the opposite -? a long wheelbase one with a Weekender interior.? ?I like the Weekender much more and don't want the camper's kitchen but would enjoy more length.
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Cole, thank you for chiming in, you are the pioneering expert on the subject! (In my opinion).? So the top, is not a good idea!? That is a bummer but I appreciate the hard truth.? These van rarely show up in a yard around here.
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Marshall and Mike,
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It is u pull type yard in the Pittsburgh PA area.? I plan to go back early next week to grab some items.? I'd be willing to pull items and we could work out getting them to you so long as not too large for shipping.? The engine is gone, and crudely removed, as in cut anything and everything that was between the engine and engine compartment.? Not sure what wiring you are looking for.
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Scott, car-part.com is one I look at.??
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All,
I plan to go back early next week to grab some items for myself.? Let me know what to look for.? If it is there I can do my best to grab it for you and we can work out price and shipping - I'd prefer items not too large for shipping.?
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Take a pic of where it is.   I might have it. I changed out my Winnebago doors for custom ones and changed the configuration to allow opening drawers and doors with the bed down. I have 2or 3 old doors kicking around.?
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95 Eurovan? 5cly needs
I haven't had a moment to research what years the part will match a 95 EV.??
I looked high and low for these out-of-build items, other than a Transmission Control Module rebuild, they are still not found.
The power steering transmission control module is located on the right front passenger kick panel.
Fuse block for AC S23- Fuse for fresh air blower motor and A/C compressor clutch (30 amp) located on aux relay panel, position 22
Dashboard plastic air grill on far left and right of dashboard.
EGR Valve
Jim
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Check out car-part.com. That’s about the closest thing to a nationwide wrecking yard database available online that i know about (includes Canada yards too).
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Best wishes,?
J
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Justin
2000 EVW 1.9TDI Syncro 5-spd
506k mi :-)
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On Sat, Jan 4, 2025 at 05:03 AM, Justin Soares wrote:
Thats a new car parts search engine to me.
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Thank you,
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Jim
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Interesting. Here’s a screenshot of a random search I just did for a 2003 Eurovan transmission w/distances listed from my zip. One thing to note is the models listed under Volkswagen are mostly alphabetical with the exception of the Eurovan which is listed further down as a sub of “Van”.
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As they say YMMV but this is a salvage yard parts database not a new car database that’s been very handy to me over the years.
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Justin
2000 EVW 1.9TDI Syncro 5-spd
506k mi :-)
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Pete
Bob H
Justin Soares