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  • Re: closing slider quietly
    Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
    Thu, 13 Aug 2020 19:26:47 +0200
    ...sliding door handle VW # 253 843 642 >>>>> sold used Ebay etc, new replicas? from GoWesty >>>>> >>>>> >>> https://www.gowesty.com/product/handles-trim/2286/inside...
  • Re: 87-91 Westfalia Differences
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Wed, 30 Mar 2005 20:38:21 -0600
    ...Other than that, the changes were only in trim, seating options, etc. and the well-documented engine change from 1.9 to 2.1...
  • Re: fridge removal
    Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
    Sat, 25 May 2002 10:09:13 -0700
    ...Remove the front wooden trim that holds the door, get into the cabinets on the left and right and pull the two screws on...
  • Re: Seat covers
    Historical mailing list - Red Fin
    Sat, 25 Jan 2003 19:32:33 -0800
    ...nbsp; Great job.  Tuck n roll, with great trim work.  All seats, door panels and headliners.  Try Dos Panchos in the...
  • FS - '84 Full Westy Camper Stuff Only
    Historical mailing list - Joel Lane
    Sun, 25 Apr 2004 22:41:16 -0600
    ...so not much heat/sun shrinkage on plastic trim.  Cabs are tan w/brown trim.  Fridge is gray, so it may...
  • vanagon trivia.. Re: Looks of a 1990 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 24 May 2002 10:53:11 EDT
    ...westys, which had black partial skirt kit to 91. (westys never had full side skirts, just black fiberglass bumpers and front door trims) chris
  • Re: Paint for handles - Vanagon list Suzy
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 26 Mar 2014 08:59:57 -0700
    ...http://www.semproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/assets/tds/sem_tds_trim_paints .pdf A good paint store will know. Auto parts stores are...
  • Re: Van painting cost
    Historical mailing list - Bruce Todd
    Thu, 29 Sep 2011 20:01:34 -0700
    ...ended up costing me $2,650...full door and window seals, mats, carpets, propane tank, gutter trim, bumper end caps, bumper strip, decals, odds...
  • Re: Rearview Camera Cable Routing
    Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
    Wed, 17 Apr 2019 10:51:06 -0400
    ...I'm running mine from above the the license plate door over to the driver's side and up through the hole for the...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Sat, 28 Feb 2015 20:34:13 -0600
    ...extra pair of doors there. I plan > >>>> to > >>>>> laminate the entire box with the same shade laminate and edge trim that > >>>> is > >>>>> used in...
  • Re: looking 4 bug screens front pass/driver window cheap
    Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
    Tue, 20 Jul 2004 08:59:03 -0700
    ...I made my own (for the driver and passenger door) after I tip I got from the type2 list. Total cost under $20.00...
  • Re: closing slider quietly
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth O'Connor
    Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:42:51 -0700
    ...sliding door handle VW # 253 843 642 > >>>> sold used Ebay etc, new replicas? from GoWesty > >>>> > >>>> > >> > https://www.gowesty.com/product/handles-trim/2286/inside...
  • Re: Front door adjustment question
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 18 Feb 2015 20:13:16 -0800
    You could loosen the bolts and stick in a trimmed plastic tapered carpenter's shim while a helper lifts up the door. Then tighten...
  • Re: 5th Seat Installation Instructions Help Needed
    Historical mailing list - Myron Lind
    Mon, 27 May 2002 16:03:03 -0400
    ...I did it in a real hurry and have never put the outer pieces of trim back on. The bolt holes are already in...
  • Re: 1981Vanagon Double Cab: My '85's FS!!
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 28 Jan 1997 16:22:17 -0400 (AST)
    > --------------- >Has 87' Wolfsburg trim, interior and exterior. Repainted >"Orly Blue". Waterboxer engine 2.1L, AT,PS,PW,PDL,PM,AC, >5 - 87' Alloy wheels...
  • Re: Fwd: Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:56:52 -0600
    I can't trim bcuz i agree. I have seen issues that I would LIKE to respond to but refrain bcuz of list rules...
  • Syncro 87 FS (MD Eastern Shore]
    Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
    Sun, 19 Mar 2000 07:13:02 -0500
    ...although driver's door has been repainted (maybe replaced?) and paint does not quite match; there are scuff marks on the left side aft...
  • Re: Painting cabinet Seals
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Sat, 20 Nov 2004 12:27:38 -0800
    --- Christian Pelletier <christianpelletier@YAHOO.COM> wrote: > Has anyone on the list ever successfully repainted the cabinet door seals? > If so, what kind of paint...
  • Re: Speaker wire repair and impressions of Vanagon door wiring in gen eral
    Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
    Mon, 22 May 2000 13:24:21 -0700
    ...them to repair them, even though > I removed all the door > panel and trim. I even pulled all the cable ties > that were holding...
  • Re: Westy speaker replacement??
    Historical mailing list - Brian Sassone
    Mon, 14 Aug 2000 10:12:36 -0700
    ...tight and would have required extensive grill modification on both sides as well as trimming of the air duct over the door. Blech! Brian
  • Re: Seeking "Ice Guard"
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 16 Jun 2005 16:54:55 -0700
    ...How in the heck did he get the interior trim panels back on the doors if the material he used is as ( almost ) as...
  • Re: adjusting sliding door height
    Historical mailing list - Dan N
    Sun, 1 Sep 2019 16:26:57 -0700
    ...each lift and hold the door in place while I re-install the bolts and adjust... the door has a ding and a nick...
  • Clear Tape
    Historical mailing list - Jon B. Kanas
    Fri, 21 Apr 2000 08:55:11 -0600
    ...I bought a roll and did the leading edges of my hood, my foglights, headlight doors and windshield posts on my Mercedes and still...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:14:30 -0800
    ...extra pair of doors there. I plan > > to > > > laminate the entire box with the same shade laminate and edge trim that > > is > > > used in...
  • Re: Front Door Speakers
    Historical mailing list - Davidson
    Sun, 19 Dec 1999 08:43:51 -0800
    ...Front Door Speakers >The Dead sound dead. So does Johny Cash and Mozart. Actually the left >front door speaker appears shot. Lots of breaking...
  • TONS OF VW STUFF/CARS/PARTS FOR SALE! (REVISED)
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 7 Dec 1998 10:49:23 EST
    ...sliding door panels, rear hatch panels -vanagon carpets -late bus camper carpets (green) -split window bus under seat kickpanels w/ alum trim (goes under...
  • Re: Westy Stove Leveling Ideas Sought
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 17 Jul 2012 23:21:22 -0500
    ...Side to side, move level to door sill at driver's > door. Fine adjust port-starboard trim there. Total time? Five minutes > max. The...
  • Middle seat in a Westy
    Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
    Mon, 18 Aug 2003 01:23:05 -0400
    ...the door opening to just short of the outlined section. I used a sharp knife the complete the end section and to trim up...
  • Re: Sliding door track cover and welting question
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 16 Jun 2014 19:35:33 -0700
    ...The beading is glued onto the cover (I'd use 3M Weatherstrip and Trim Adhesive for this) and then beat the bonded unit back...
  • '73 FREE PARTS DC THIS WEEKEND
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 27 Feb 1997 22:34:35 +0000
    ...Anyone who wants any rear glass or body panel with the exception of the sliding door is welcome to take em. I intend to...
  • Re: More on Westy Interior changes, '68-'72
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 14 Jan 95 16:56:35 -0500
    ...My '71 has one GIANT curtain that covers the windshield and both cab doors and snaps in place. You're saying it should have...
  • Re: part number help
    Historical mailing list - Rob Infante
    Mon, 23 May 2005 23:50:49 EDT
    ...So, can anyone help me? Please note that it is > > different for the > > campers. > > threshold? front doors? sliding doors? rear hatch? > > joel
  • T4 Kombis and Double Cab VANS!!
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 01 Sep 1995 09:13:23 -0400 (EDT)
    ...type of interior wall and roof trim. There are a number of Kombi versions...twin rear door...7,8,9 and 10 passenger versions...
  • T4 Kombis and Double Cab VANS!!
    Historical mailing list - vanagon
    Friday, September 01, 1995 8:16AM
    ...type of interior wall and roof trim. There are a number of Kombi versions...twin rear door...7,8,9 and 10 passenger versions...
  • Re: Full-Size SLIDING DOOR SCREENS
    Historical mailing list - Steven X. Schwenk
    Mon, 3 May 1999 21:05:12 -0700
    ...I have > > screens for both the Vanagon and EuroVan. > > > > The screens are black with black trim. The black color adds privacy. > > <A HREF="http...
  • Re: Who syncro-knows it all?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Fitz-Randolph
    Wed, 6 Sep 2006 14:16:08 -0400
    ...the "non-GL" (or base model) trim: black steel bumpers with rub strips fixed (non-opening) front door vent windows gray tweed (rather than...
  • Psychedelic Westy Cargo Subfloor
    Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
    Wed, 28 Jun 2017 00:07:39 -0700
    ...It appeared to be the original '83.5 dark brown, with stock Westy doorsill sheet metal edge strip, and the carpet extending slightly under...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 6 Mar 2002 - Special issue (#2002-255)
    Historical mailing list - David Higginbotham
    Thu, 7 Mar 2002 07:34:37 -0500
    ...Much less obnoxious but very high on the cool factor -- I replaced the door panels in my '67 Deluxe with 1/2" tongue and...
  • Re: Just curious
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Tue, 3 Sep 2002 12:51:14 -0700
    ...It is the >tan on tan color with black trim. + 500 Likely not worth more than $2000 to me.
  • Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
    Historical mailing list - Pascal
    Wed, 11 Nov 2009 21:42:10 -0400
    ...Replaced mine and it work >> and looks great. >> C-ya Jonce >> http://www.oeveedub.com/vw/vanagon-door-handles/251-843-711A.html >> >> >>> Mike...
  • More on Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan
    Historical mailing list - Zeidler HelmutNTC-Dusseld.
    Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:32:02 +0200
    ...Corner windows like a samba, small rear door, rear passenger doors split style, inner handles like pre 55 barndoor splits. Little sliding windows available...
  • FS 1990 Vanagon GL
    Historical mailing list - Daryl Densford
    Thu, 17 May 2001 11:29:23 -0400
    ...as glossy); *missing a piece of the lower body trim just behind the side door, other places have a few blemishes; *doesn't have...
  • New fridge replacement option for the Dometic
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:55:38 -0400
    ...Inside it has two door shelves and variable-height main shelf, interior light, and covered freezer section. It is designed to run on 12...
  • 84 Vanagon - what's it worth?
    Historical mailing list - Christopher T. Berchin
    Fri, 6 Apr 2001 01:02:34 -0400
    ...rust visible behind passenger side front door Van has some dents, paint is shot, rear bumper missing trim, some areas with rust. Interior decent...
  • Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 1 Jul 2010 03:35:27 -0700
    ...Does anyone have a lead on those trim strips that go >>>> over that little fin right in front of the door? Both of mine...
  • multiple questions
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 29 Nov 1994 07:55:23 -0800
    ...Typically, there's the round silver flue vent from the refrigerator, then 3 adjacent square doorflaps for incoming electricity, tank water, and direct water...
  • Re: Why go to big tires?
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Mon, 19 Apr 2010 18:45:39 -0700
    ...managed to scrape the fenders, plus the slider door) so I'll just trim them. Trimming1/2" didn't quite do it. I still...
  • Re: Poptop Seal Replacement ----- Instructions
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Mon, 31 Mar 2003 08:05:40 -0500
    ...You'll want to see them all together before you decide how to do the final trim. Front seal: (Apparently Ron will ship either...
  • Re: Trouble comes in threes
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sat, 1 Jan 2000 11:36:22 -0600
    ...only giving sound from front left > door speaker, so first stop I made I levered the door trim off wiggled the > speaker wires, and...
  • Re: USED seat cover request - SEM surecoat
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Wed, 15 Jan 2003 12:50:12 -0600
    ...The door panels are perfect. The plastic trim is another story. The parts with texture are fine. They look great. The smooth plastic parts...
  • Re: New fridge installed! Yippee!
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Fri, 3 Sep 2004 00:24:54 -0700
    ...I removed the cabinet front where the > original's door hinged, and removed all hinges, latches, and the plastic > inner trim, then slightly enlarged...
  • Re: Anyone interested in Rear Sliding Windows?
    Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
    Sat, 24 Jun 2000 23:35:21 PDT
    ...Sliding door windows are >different after '84, but both types are listed. > >These windows are available in brown or silver trim. > >Also available for...
  • Re: AC Controls
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 17 May 2008 23:01:38 -0700
    ...last year of the round headlights, first year of the smaller sliding door handle. > When did they start the AC that runs along the...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
    Sat, 28 Feb 2015 22:15:50 -0800
    ...extra pair of doors there. I plan >>>>>> to >>>>>>> laminate the entire box with the same shade laminate and edge trim that >>>>>> is >>>>>>> used in...
  • Re: '82 rear lock cylinder removal?
    Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
    Tue, 11 Apr 2006 17:48:42 -0700
    ...even if I buy a new lock, I'll still want to open it so I can re-key to the other doors. I...
  • USED seat cover request
    Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
    Tue, 14 Jan 2003 14:16:17 -0600
    ...The procedure is clean the vinyl (dashes, steering wheels, seats, plastic trim) with mineral spirits and then a quick wipe of lacquer cleaner to...
  • Routing the antenna for a Sat. radio
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:07:01 -0700
    ...I ran that wire that way, across to the passengers side door, and came around the "corner" right (out from under the window gasket...
  • Re: storage box
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Sat, 28 Feb 2015 11:31:19 -0800
    ...extra pair of doors there. I > plan to > >> > laminate the entire box with the same shade laminate and edge trim > that is > >> > used in...
  • Re: Production dates: Is this van a 90?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Nov 2002 14:47:52 EST
    ...front and rear as well as the fiberglass trim at the bottom of the front doors, and the '90-'91 GL's have the...
  • fridge and other doors
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Mon, 31 May 1999 10:44:09 -0700
    ...I stopped for a minute and examined the door further, and realised just exacltly how the door is assembled. The door proper is made...