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Re: Replacement door panels
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:00:32 -0800
...It keeps the moisture of of the door panels and prevents drafts . Contrary to popular belief the scrapers on the door top do not...
Re: Front seat belt explanation needed
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sat, 28 Feb 2004 11:54:52 EST
...I would refer to this as "trim". There's probably lots more you could do away with ;) I suppose I'm a bit of...
Re: Wood Westie Interiors (T2)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 23 Mar 1996 03:02:07 -0500
>My Question/offer- It wouldn't be much more work to make a template for > cutting out the kick panels, headliner and trim versus...
Re: Window tinting
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith
Fri, 3 Feb 1995 06:09:48 -0500 (EST)
...I went with the real dark shade in the back windows and the darkest legal shade on the driver and passenger door. Had it...
Re: adjusting sliding door height
Historical mailing list - Jack R
Sun, 1 Sep 2019 20:33:00 -0400
...each lift and hold the door in place while I re-install the bolts and adjust... the door has a ding and a nick...
Re: Restoring <foo> was: restoring scraped-up hub caps
Historical mailing list - Bulley
Thu, 29 Apr 1999 15:54:49 -0400
...Don't use it on the chrome or on the door handles: How does one restore the blackness to the door handles anyway? What...
Re: 84 vs. 85 differences, swapping AC? & westy a/c system for sale
Historical mailing list - wkendall
Thu, 8 Dec 2005 08:38:06 -0800
...Bill Kendall Jeff Palmer wrote: >I always thought it was more of an "L" trim vs. "GL" designation. My 85 is >a GL and...
Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:09:21 -0600
...and operation in a public fashion, doesn't this leave the door open for heavy-handed one-sided views and limits? Why are only...
Re: vent wing frame removal
Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
Sat, 22 Jul 2017 15:20:55 -0700
...with Chrome in the doors, if so you have to remove the rubber lip which locks into the trim before you remove. > As the...
Re: 1991 Vanagon Carat for sale -
Historical mailing list
Sat, 13 Aug 2016 12:06:01 -0400
...just front and rear bumpers and front door trims.
Re: Poptop Seal adhesive
Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
Wed, 2 Jun 2004 14:20:10 -0400
...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: 'fridge: saggy door, wimpy latch
Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
Fri, 25 Feb 2000 15:02:22 -0800
...The refrigerator door sags enough to prevent a good seal >when "closed", and the door has to be lifted slightly to shut fully. >Door...
Re: Replacing roll up window scrapers & channels
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Fri, 3 May 2013 11:07:01 -0500
...Maybe a rubber hammer to tap things in place and a dash of rubber trim adhesive here and there. Jim On Fri, May 3...
Re: 85 Westy A/C & Aux battery
Historical mailing list - mike miller
Tue, 10 Apr 2001 08:26:58 -0700
...into the body on the driver's side (behind that wooden trim that supports the rear light over the cabinets) and then force the...
Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:25:15 -0500
...for the old school Chrome rain/wind deflectors for the front >>>> doors. I did a web search and keep turning up the plastic type...
Re: Bra-Spray on?
Historical mailing list - Matt Thyer
Thu, 20 May 2010 15:18:52 -0700
...Very sweet! http://vanagon.posterous.com/vanagon-trim-after-bed-liner-applied http://www.flickr.com/photos/vanagonblog/with/4323108968/ This is one of...
Re: fixing peeling interior
Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
Fri, 27 Jul 2007 10:42:35 -0600
...a newspaper, let it dry slightly, then fasten in place carefully, trim as required. Tom B.-to glue or not to glue, that is...
Ready to install my Vitrifrigo
Historical mailing list - Edward Duntz
Fri, 1 Aug 2008 16:27:55 -0400
...I think I also want to switch the door around to hinge on the other side. There's a guy who has a woodworking...
Syncro 87 FS (MD Eastern Shore]
Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
Mon, 20 Mar 2000 07:27:47 -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: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 20:15:39 +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: storage box
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Sun, 1 Mar 2015 10:08:58 -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: '90 Wall renovations
Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
Sat, 5 Sep 2015 16:31:41 -0700
...1� Replace with 1/8" Bamboo ply Two tones are available but am not sure either will look good with my burgundy metal trim...
Question about mounting middle seat in a westy
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Wed, 13 Jun 2007 13:53:00 -0500
...I have the seat, the main tracks, the trays that hold the main tracks, the segmented door flashing and the hold- downs. When I...
Re: Amateur radio antenna mount for Vanagon dual band/tri-band
Historical mailing list - Stuart Fedak
Tue, 11 Jun 2013 09:15:16 -0400
...have to do the math and trim your antenna correctly. But it works well and no door interference. Just watch out in parking garages...
Re: Dometic RM 215 Van Fridge
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Tue, 19 Jun 2001 21:26:43 -0700
...It has a > white door and brown trim. It has a large ice/freezer section > with door in > the upper left-hand corner. > > Per...
Re: Wasserboxer and Porsche 914
Historical mailing list - Kyle Gardella
Mon, 8 Jan 2001 16:49:41 -0800
...Worn trim and detail parts like window trim, the rubber over the front bumper, door handles, etc.. can be very expensive. Other parts are...
Re: FS: 1990 GL (Pics posted)
Historical mailing list - Daryl Densford
Tue, 26 Jun 2001 01:38:48 -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...
heaven ...
Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
Thu, 1 Sep 94 13:13:42 EDT
...First try, on a spare set, freehand, was awful. - undercoat sprayed heavily on inside of all four doors. MAY have helped, but you can...
Re: Paint for handles - Vanagon list Suzy
Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
Wed, 26 Mar 2014 11:54:11 -0500
...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: My fridge is stuck!
Historical mailing list - Bob Bellanca
Tue, 9 Sep 1997 07:55:28 -0700
...Yes, all gas and electric lines are free, the door and trim panel > removed, and the vent removed from the side of the van...
Re: Solar charger question
Historical mailing list - tom ring
Mon, 17 Nov 2003 20:35:05 -0600
...One side goes goes across underneath the front trim of same, where it meets the driver's side drop. From there both go towards...
Re: Vanagon Woes
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Fri, 21 May 2010 15:29:48 -0500
Never have had broken wires leading to the door. Of course, the only thing electrical in my door is the mirrors. ---- Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu...
Re: adjusting sliding door height
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Tue, 3 Sep 2019 14:26:22 -0400
...I can now see daylight at the rear of the door, between the door and the weatherstripping, from inside the van. It's also...
Re: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
Historical mailing list - W Monk
Thu, 1 Jul 2010 18:42:06 -0400
...Does anyone have a lead on those trim strips that > go > >>>> over that little fin right in front of the door? Both of mine...
Parting out an '81...
Historical mailing list - ok artguy
Sun, 13 Apr 2003 14:57:34 -0500
...trans, and all of the trim/doorpanels/lighting etc. All the glass it good, and there are no major dents and no cancer in...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 11:26:29 -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: VAN Rear Inside Hatch Opener
Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
Sun, 27 Mar 2022 18:04:16 -0500
...Pick up a garage door pull handle or whatever you want to use as a pull handle. The poly garage door pull handle is...
Re: kappa tweeters in the dash? - speaker grille modification
Historical mailing list - Ryan Press
Tue, 24 Feb 2004 13:17:21 -0800
...Does anyone of pictures of this. >> >> I'm getting ready to replace the door speakers and not sure if I want >> to go component...
Re: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Thu, 1 Jul 2010 08:35:18 -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...
Re: 86 weekender interior for sale in Oakland, CA
Historical mailing list - Kai Mei
Tue, 18 Dec 2007 14:33:01 -0500
I could really use the table hardware, and even the table, and rear facing seat trims. if anyone is going near it again. On...
vw parts numbering system
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Fri, 15 Apr 94 13:31:11 CDT
...Part number 176 867 009 C MT3 is a blue left door trim panel for a Golf 2-door. The breakdown to identify the...
Re: Sliding Side Window Lock Repair
Historical mailing list - Ray Hunnam
Wed, 1 Jul 1998 18:41:31 -0700
...These sliding door windows seem to be as scarce as rocking horse manure. But I will keep trying. Ray. Bill wrote: > Well, the fun...
Sellingb some of my extra parts cheap...
Historical mailing list - Herb Mooney
Thu, 1 May 2003 23:41:00 -0700
...Parts are from 1991, 1987, 1985 Vanagon GL's 1 complete set of fiberglass lower trim with front and rear fiberglass bumper and lower...
Replacement door panels
Historical mailing list - Troy
Tue, 28 Dec 2010 09:31:38 -0900
<<I need to replace three door panels - one passenger and driver door, and one sliding door panel. The panels are water damaged and deteriorated...
Re: VIN question... You guys are really hard on my head :-)
Historical mailing list
Sat, 25 May 1996 15:18:42 -0400
...does it have a white vinyl headliner? does it have grey panels above the drivers head? grey panels on the front doors? trim on...
Colour combinations for '62 standard
Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
Sat, 18 May 1996 11:21:51 -0300
...The "old fellow" who owns it was not at home, however his daughter-in-law came out from next door (to see who the...
Re: black plastic clips for the rear air vents Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge/RFAN
Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:04:38 -0800
Ed, Van-Cafe in Santa Cruz has them...p/n 251.853.684A $0.85ea "Expanding Nut for Air Intake Trim Plate" Gowesty likely...
Re: Need VWOA part # list
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Sat, 2 Nov 2002 00:55:39 -0600
...Part number 176 867 009 C MT3 is a blue left door trim panel for a Golf 2-door. The breakdown to identify the...
Re: Radio DIN for 1982 camper
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Mon, 29 Aug 2011 22:07:22 -0700
...It is possible to run new > wiring following the old routing, which requires removing passenger side > trim above the doors and fishing down the...
Re: closing slider quietly
Historical mailing list - Richard Smith (Smirby)
Thu, 13 Aug 2020 10:57:39 -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: Airbox Q & A - Completed!
Historical mailing list - Mike Elliott
Sat, 6 Sep 2008 08:13:56 -0700
...Too hard and the doors won't close completely, because the foam can't be crushed. I found some, that had been used in...
Re: Radio problem
Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
Sat, 24 Sep 1994 10:51:43 -0700 (PDT)
...The system drives the standard four speaker > arrangements - two in the doors and two at the back. I recently replaced > the OEM door speakers...
Re: VAN Rear Inside Hatch Opener
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Mon, 28 Mar 2022 06:18:15 -0500
...Pick up a garage door pull handle > or whatever you want to use as a pull handle. The poly garage door pull > handle is...
READ THIS..Re:<Syncro/all> fender lip rubber
Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
Fri, 5 Sep 1997 12:07:14 -0400
...I still would like to know if the body mounted fender lips will conflict with the fiberglass rocker trim found on the '88 '91...
Re: Holding off on Engine swaps?
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Sun, 25 Apr 1999 20:07:06 -0400
...Of course the ignition ballast resistor was certainly not VW's problem, nor the door trim that shrank about ten per cent in length...
Re: Double sided tape for moisture barrier
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Wed, 1 Sep 2004 06:19:43 EDT
...tape that holds the plastic moisture barrier to the doors . . . . What brand would you use? >> The best, 3M. Manco is OK, but if it...
Re: storage box
Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:52:10 -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: noise reduction
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:48:53 -0700
...The outer rubber is the same size as the 87 and earlier but the late weatherstrip has no slot for the chrome trim and...
Re: fiberglass sheets to replace the kitchen wooden panel.
Historical mailing list - S DaRoota
Tue, 5 Sep 2017 09:35:28 -0700
...I am familiar with luan, which > is widely used for cheap doors and interior trim. I have not encountered > "Baltic birch," but do know...
21-window Deluxe Wannabussers Listen Up
Historical mailing list - Turbo
Mon, 20 Jan 1997 18:00:51 -0800
...drivers window cracked * doors are decent * Has all latches, guages, steering wheel, etc * has all the aluminum trim. He wants $300. Too much if...