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  • Re: Volkswagen Vanagon, 1.9 L Diesel, 1982 - $3750 (Bellingham)
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Tue, 31 Dec 2013 11:08:30 -0800
    ...A 'L' interior trim not 'GL' (see logo on rear).
  • Re: temp sensors?
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:04:12 -0700
    PLEASE!!!!!!! Trim the replies. This last one had at least seven full replies on it and exactly six, count 'em, six new words of...
  • Re: What food to take in a Westie
    Historical mailing list - Austin
    Fri, 5 Jun 1998 23:31:02 -0700
    ...you wrote: >Spam / Roadkill - What's the DIFFERENCE?!?! > >Tyrone Don't need a can opener with roadkill, & fits frying pans with minimal trimming! Austin
  • Skylight Screen Adhesive
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Mikkelson
    Wed, 9 Sep 1998 13:24:18 -0700
    ...The archives suggest using 3M Fast Tack Trim Adhesive. How has this worked for fellow list members? Any other suggestions? Kevin 89 Westfalia Bothell...
  • Re: Pop top seal Bulk rolls( LIST PURCHASE?)
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Fri, 3 Apr 1998 19:57:16 -0800
    ...Trim-Lok does not do plain rubber or foam rubber extrusions, just locking vinyl trim/rubber extrusions. Don't mean to blow up your...
  • Sliding Door Handle Part?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Sun, 8 Nov 2009 13:11:02 -0800
    ...Seal, Trim Ring, and Spacer. On my handle, I found the spacer, no Seal, and a plastic part that looks like it could be...
  • Re: 1990 VW Westfalia located in rocky mountain west needs interior/exterior work, including canvas.
    Historical mailing list - Jon VO
    Sun, 19 Apr 2015 18:25:58 -0600
    ...Many of the cabinet parts are available but hinge sets, door trim and specialty latches can be hard to find, especially for the later...
  • Re: Bumper and trip repainting
    Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
    Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:46:37 -0400
    ...SEM Trim Black #39143 and if desired, you can use SEM #39863 Plastic Adhesion Promoter beforehand. I don't know if the adhesion promoter...
  • Re: Awning mounts or brackets
    Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
    Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:35:02 -0800
    ...There are stainless > trim strips that run along my rain gutters and I need to know if > they will interfere with awning brackets or...
  • RE: '71 T2 VIN
    Historical mailing list - Mark Thomas
    Wed, 31 Aug 1994 13:57:45 -0500 (CDT)
    ...is Kombi (3 side windows, no interior trim), 23 is Micro Bus (3 side windows, interior trim), 24 is Micro Bus De Luxe (4...
  • Re: vanagon Digest - 8 Jul 2015 (#2015-193)
    Historical mailing list - Jim Lieb
    Thu, 9 Jul 2015 09:27:13 -0400
    Really 235 lines of post in one message? Please trim your posts. > On Jul 9, 2015, at 12:00 AM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV...
  • Re: 1985 camper interior trim parts
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Fri, 17 Apr 2015 08:42:10 -0500
    What are you looking for, specifically? All of it? Jim On Fri, Apr 17, 2015 at 8:35 AM, Mike Riley <mkriley@fuse.net...
  • Re: Fwd: Re: Broken Head Bolt
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Thu, 17 Jan 2013 13:32:43 -0800
    ...Sorry ! trimmed, Scott
  • Vanagon Bra question...
    Historical mailing list - James Shinosky
    Mon, 5 Aug 2002 01:13:24 EDT
    ...if the bra screen reduce the amount of air flowing into the radiator? Will trimming the screen off help any? Jim W88kender Los Angeles
  • Re: Necessity is the muthah of invention (CORRECTION)
    Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
    Tue, 6 Dec 2005 18:09:43 -0500
    ...www.weidefamily.net/vanagon once there, go to Body / Euro Trim for pics. Thanks, Brent
  • Black side molding/trim a la Ben's red Westy
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Mon, 12 Mar 2007 17:06:43 -0700
    Anybody know where to get this stuff- either made to fit, cut to fit or fit it yourself? I looked through the usual suspects...
  • Re: Element vs. Vanagon
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Tue, 26 Dec 2006 16:27:50 -0500
    ...Vanagon with a subaru diesel cast iorn block. A 2008 model. Trimmed, like the outback.Different from the legacy. They would sell millions.I...
  • Re: Trim for door underside?
    Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
    Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:44:21 -0700
    ...2011 08:56:07 -0700 > From: camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM > Subject: Trim for door underside? > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > > When I was getting...
  • Re: Vanagon Painting and Window Trim
    Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
    Sun, 29 Oct 2006 12:56:20 -0800
    ...Vanagon Painting and Window Trim In a message dated 10/29/06 2:01:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, paulterry@EARTHLINK.NET writes: > ) Painting...
  • Installing skylight mechanism
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
    Fri, 14 Aug 2015 15:19:12 -0500
    ...Installing new arms and trim for the skylight. How the h*ll do you get the little wheels in the track. The groove in...
  • window trim (fwd)
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 19 Jan 1995 15:12:56 -0800 (PST)
    Please excuse me if this message did get through the first or second time, but let me send it again and if your listening...
  • Re: Rubber Paint?
    Historical mailing list - JordanVw
    Thu, 21 May 1998 00:51:26 EDT
    ...COM writes: << Someone suggested re-painting those old yellowed window rubber trim pieces with "rubber paint". >> why paint them??? rip them out!! easier than...
  • Re: Sliding door panel
    Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
    Fri, 7 Jun 2002 17:56:05 +0000
    Hi, Do you mean elaborate on Warwick NY, the '86 Syncro sale, the dead rodent smell or the needed trim panel? Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Join...
  • Re: What is that strip?
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 30 Oct 2004 21:23:14 EDT
    i removed the chrome trim strips 5 years ago all around my van, with no ill affects, tho i did change to a non...
  • Re: Spillbuster cup/glass holder
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Mon, 11 Feb 2013 20:13:55 -0800
    ...t do incorrect grammar that I have seen. Much appreciated. I strive to not be bothered by it anyway when it does occur. trimmed.
  • Re: Raingutter trim
    Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
    Wed, 30 Nov 2005 15:20:34 -0500
    Dont just pull the old ones off if you plan to use them again. They will bend.Use a heat gun.New ones are...
  • window trim
    Historical mailing list - John Middelkoop
    Fri, 1 Jun 2007 23:11:45 -0400
    Just remove the chrome clip and pull out the yellowed plastic. Buy sreen binding at the Depot ( it comes in three sizes, I reccommend...
  • Re: Trim Levels
    Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
    Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:41:49 -0500
    ...Trim Levels In a message dated 1/9/01 5:20:35 PM Pacific Standard Time, seadog@LMF.NET writes: << Anybody know where I...
  • window trim
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 19 Jan 1995 12:24:51 -0800 (PST)
    ...The loop opens the slit and ypu feed the trim in and it is forced down by the roller and held in place by...
  • window trim
    Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
    Thu, 19 Jan 1995 12:24:51 -0800 (PST)
    ...The loop opens the slit and ypu feed the trim in and it is forced down by the roller and held in place by...
  • Re: glue for rubber on poptop seals
    Historical mailing list - Dan Winget
    Mon, 20 Dec 1999 18:12:25 -0500
    3m trim adhesive is what i used it works great Dan -----Original Message----- From: Bill <bill@FREEHOLDER.COM> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon...
  • Re: Carat Grey Trim Panel under gas cap...anybody got one?
    Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
    Wed, 25 Aug 2004 12:36:03 -0700
    ...I have a 90 Carat with the Grey trim panbels along the bottom. The small one on the > passenger side, just below the gas...
  • Asking again for middle seat armrest plastic cap
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Sun, 5 Jan 2014 11:22:00 -0600
    Still looking for the plastic trim cap that hides the hole in the armrest on a westy middle seat, the one you see with...
  • vanagon mailing list
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 25 Dec 1995 16:25:04 -0500
    ...would like to receive information regarding where I could find used body parts (rear bumper, some interior trimmings) for my 87 vanagon many thanks
  • help/trimming amount of mail
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 5 Dec 1996 09:43:50 -0500 (EST)
    Have recently been reconnected to University e-mail. It is becoming difficult to handle amount of mail coming from vanagon list. Don't want...
  • Re: fiberglass bumper - any vendor?
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Sun, 17 Oct 2004 11:15:29 -0400
    <snip> >i have like 4 whole body kits for sale and misc fiberglass trim > pieces/bumpers/brackets... <snip> Chris, how much do you want...
  • Small part request
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Thu, 19 Dec 2013 11:23:05 -0600
    Is anyone willing to let go of the small plastic trim cover (dare I say escutcheon) that covers the hole in a rear seat...
  • the vw crafter IS the sprinter. same vehicle.. different trim.
    Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
    Tue, 2 Oct 2007 13:46:51 -0700
    You just get to visit a VW dealership instead of a Mercedes dealer? What are the comparatives? I've been interested in the Sprinter...
  • Re: Sliding door inner panel removal -- any gotchas?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:57:09 -0800
    ...The clips are held to the panel in a key hole shape. >> The tool you need is made just to remove trim. The big...
  • Re: Lost coolant cap?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Wed, 10 Jan 2018 11:17:24 -0800
    Need to pop off the rear portion of the trim panel (the seat makes getting it all off difficult). Use a proper trim tool...
  • Re: Westy Front table survey & new tops?
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 19 Apr 1999 18:59:57 -0400
    ...Cheers, MJS At 08:11 AM 4/19/99 -0700, Brent Christensen wrote: >Great idea! Has anyone ever tried removing the trim? Is it...
  • Re: Chrome window strip trim replacing
    Historical mailing list - andrewbell
    Wed, 2 Jan 2002 23:15:44 -0600
    ...Chrome window strip trim replaceing > > > I had one of my rear windows busted out the other night. I was wondering > > about that chrome strip...
  • RE: Speakers
    Historical mailing list - Lebron,Nathan
    Tue, 15 Oct 96 09:13:00 E
    ...HOWEVER! The trim around the speakers are bit too thick and therefore collide with the window crank. Solution! 1- I ended up replacing my...
  • Bus Aquisition
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Jan 1996 17:00:46 -0800 (PST)
    ...has all the body trim except for the vent trim. How much did I pay? A lot. Maybe too much. But this is purported...
  • 3-D printer anyone?
    Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
    Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:37:09 -0700
    The plastic trim piece on the '86 up armrest (under the armrest and adjustment knob shaft goes through it) is broken on my son...
  • Re: Front Bumper Trim Removal
    Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
    Thu, 4 Jun 2009 17:25:04 -0400
    Richard, To the best of my recollection, our 85 had keyhole slots in the strips. I needed to slide them one direction about two...
  • 91 Carat Wolfsburg
    Historical mailing list - Robie Pierce
    Wed, 22 Mar 2000 11:53:25 -0500
    ...Fancy German emblem up front, alloy wheels, plastic skirt trim group, tinted windows(barely tinted). When it all works it's great !
  • Free: Used raingutter trim
    Historical mailing list - Fryday
    Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:00:51 -0700
    If you can come and get it, or suggest a good way to ship it and pay for shipping, it's yours. It's...
  • A-pillar (raingutter) moulding was:Re: trim piece
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 21 Mar 2003 11:53:35 EST
    i second this, its not expensive at the dealer. i got both of them, about $9 or $10 ea. get black. looks better and...
  • Re: Oil filter question
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 5 Nov 2010 17:06:07 -0400
    ...I trimmed two hundred lines and about six quote-levels of old dead message off the bottom of this. Please remember to trim, gentlemen...
  • Re: windshield replacement
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 22 Mar 2010 12:54:56 EDT
    ...Also they will be using an all black molding rather than the chrome trimmed original on her now, Any comments on replacement welcome including...
  • Re: interior panels
    Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
    Wed, 29 Oct 1997 14:48:17 -0500
    Try using an interior trim tool to remove the buttons. It will basically squeeze the two prongs on the trim fastner so that you...
  • Re: Sliding door inner panel removal -- any gotchas?
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:35:54 -0800
    ...The clips are held to the panel in a key > hole shape. > The tool you need is made just to remove trim. The big...
  • Re: Privacy curtain in VW bus
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Nolan
    Sat, 17 Sep 1994 11:21:08 -0700 (PDT)
    ...Saw a > friends '70 in which he installed 1cm wide trim strips across the top of > the ceiling just behind the front seats whith...
  • Re: Speedo calibration
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Wed, 10 May 2000 19:18:47 -0400
    ...Is Trimble the outfit that builds one with 18,000-some aids to navigation in ROM? Bet the CG in the State of Maine...
  • It is indeed Friday ...
    Historical mailing list - Brian Tipsword
    Fri, 14 Oct 2005 13:49:06 -0700
    ...got to be the elusive all but unobtainable "Southern possum hunting" trim package... Why I hear that even has .22 long rifle rounds as...
  • Re: Interesting Tire Info - Discount Tire
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:28:41 -0400
    ...What I Volks, trim your tails please. Thanks, David
  • Reply to: Re: Bent my bumper
    Historical mailing list - Charles \"luke\" Lukey
    21 Nov 96 21:07:28 EST
    >> I've got a chrome bumper from an '84 (w/no rubber trim stip) that's in great condition. Are you interested? << Sure! How...
  • Re Wiper aems slipping
    Historical mailing list - Bob Gourley
    Wed, 3 May 2000 15:42:54 -0700
    Get some thin sheet brass .002" or .003" thick and trim it to fit the taper of the posts. This will fill the gap...
  • Re: Non-extreme makeover, driveway edition (with pix)
    Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
    Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:38:21 -0500
    ...No masking required, since > the black rubber window gaskets provide a nice wide runoff area on either > side of the trim. > > The overall result...