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• Re: Carat or not on eBay
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 24 Mar 2006 21:36:43 -0800
  ...eBay Vanagon He also failed to mention the missing trim piece and what looks like body damage at the left rear, buggered pin striping...
• Re: Homemade muffler update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 21 Aug 2021 08:32:41 -0700
  Was wondering if someone would comment on that :-) Had them the same way before, but had trimmed the bolt down after install. I haven...
• Re: Westy Rear Closet Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 06:16:36 EST
  ...http://photos.yahoo.com/neeemo I used a matching door from under the sink and trimmed it with plastic trim from Go Westy. Tom...
• Re: 1990 Hightop "Atlantic"
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 1 Dec 2016 17:36:13 -0400
  ...The difference between the two is the trim level … the California had fewer base features, but almost everything was available as an option. The...
• Re: Fiberglass Bumper Color
  Historical mailing list - Harold Teer
  Wed, 29 Jan 2014 16:04:15 -0500
  ...I used SEM Trim Black #39143 and if desired, you can use SEM #39863 Plastic Adhesion Promoter beforehand. I don't know if the...
• Re: '87 Westy - Oil Change, out of hibernation
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 11 Mar 2013 15:28:55 -0700
  ...use, or synthetic too I believe. . OP gauge is a good thing to have once miles get pretty high on a waterboxer engine. trimmed.
• Rubber Blubber
  Historical mailing list - Palkovsky, Nicole
  Wed, 21 May 1997 10:41:25 -0700
  ...I will be replacing the rubber trim on my roof this week and was wondering if anyone could tell me any tricks? I have...
• Re: Window locking strip trim
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Mar 2022 22:50:33 +0000
  ...Wed, Mar 30, 2022 9:05 am Subject: [VANAGON] Window locking strip trim Hi Vanagon folks,         Can the locking strip around the windshield be...
• Re: On the Road Again
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 8 Mar 2010 11:44:29 -0500
  On Mon, Mar 8, 2010 at 12:12 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote: <trim> > The only other > thing i'd like to...
• Getting ready to paint
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sat, 30 Jul 2022 17:24:53 -0500
  ...Does anyone have a list of parts I would need - trim, gaskets, etc. Also wondering if I should order every sheet metal panel I...
• Re: [Syncro] Syncro = 2WD conversion
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Thu, 22 May 2003 06:38:31 -0700
  ...It needs to be trimmed in the center so the drive shaft will clear. Since the whole thing sticks down a little lower than...
• Re: Window Molding - Sides and Front 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 19 Mar 2007 15:20:52 -0700
  ...The original trim for the side windows is different from the windshield. I see that GoWesty is out of the replacement trim. Here is...
• Re: trimming replies in gmail
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 2 Nov 2008 23:17:05 -0700
  ...to do my part to reduce clutter in the archives by trimming out > unneeded previous posts in a thread when I make a reply...
• Headliner screws
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Sun, 17 Oct 2010 15:04:52 -0700
  ...hold up the headliner in in '82 Westy? Do they have trim? Are any of them snaps? I would tell you! If I knew...
• Re: 88 wolfsburg weekender in Baltimore junkyard
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Mon, 19 Dec 2005 12:34:47 -0500
  ...A couple of lower trim plastics are ok
• Re: Eurovan Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - Leif Paulsen
  Wed, 24 Mar 1999 11:51:55 -1000
  ...The MV trim level gives you the rear-facing seats, > and the weekender simply adds the pop-top. The MV Weekender also has a...
• handles
  Historical mailing list - Alain Pierre Hovasse
  Sun, 15 Jul 2001 10:26:08 -0400
  ...my very white van with mostly black trim has very grey handles and I'd like to fix that. Any assistance gratefully accepted. Thanks...
• Re: Chrome window strip trim replaceing
  Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
  Sun, 6 Jan 2002 00:21:36 -1000
  > greg. > 82 westy, (with shiny chrome window moulding) so what did it cost, how long did it take and how many times did you...
• Mirror Screws
  Historical mailing list - Melvin Mudgett-Price
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 11:14:13 -0400
  ...I'm also looking for the tool used to install the chrome trim in the window seals. This seems like it would be too...
• Re: How Does the Trim Come Off?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 07:44:47 -0700
  Thanks Ben and Jeff and Joel, complete with ETKA pictures, I should be able to figure it out from here. BTW Joel, what are...
• Re: which adhesive for gutter trim
  Historical mailing list - Russ Ottey
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 08:51:41 -0700
  ...Jones" wrote: > > >>>Which adhesive should I use to install the front pillar chrome, or in my case > >>>black front pillar molding trim? I've...
• Re: Obsure (One year only) Part(s) Wanted
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sun, 22 Jul 2007 14:06:40 -0400
  ...The interior trim part doesn't have a part number on it (unusual for VW parts). The release mechanism is simply incorporated into the...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 19:13:14 -0800
  ...The Trim Ring looks like it could form a ring around the opening, but the puzzling bit is that my 1984 does not have...
• Re: 3rd (center) Brake light for late model Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:50:45 -0800
  ...1) It'll > be > dimmer than if mounted flush to glass especially if you don't trim out the > window tinting and trimming out...
• Re: Parts wanted
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 18 Jul 2010 14:59:46 -0700
  ...if you don't find something on the window trim, I believe I can help you out there. same for the visor clip. and...
• Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:49:35 -0700
  ...They carrier various lengths which they trimmed and bent to fit just about an car right at curbside. The operation looked to take about...
• Re: window trim strip substitute?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:16:37 -0800
  Jim, Is that the same as bathroom tissue? BenT On Jan 15, 2011, at 6:04 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM> wrote...
• 4sale 72 ghia coupe, PA
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 04 Mar 1995 13:03:14 EST
  ...drivers side the rest is not very serious all original chrome trim, on windows and body very nice original vinyl interior needs restoration very...
• cabinet rubber
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Apr 1996 23:56:27 -0600 (CST)
  I was wondering if anyone has found a source for the white rubber trim that goes on all the westy cabinets. All of my...
• FS-Front Bumper
  Historical mailing list - Ken Herman
  Thu, 8 Apr 1999 00:14:44 EDT
  ...It comes with the rubber trim and end caps, all in good condition. Price: $50. + shipping. (I'm in N. Cal.) Thanks Ken Herman...
• Re: Plastic "chrome" trim @ windshield gasket
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 17:58:21 -0500
  Take it out totally and forget about it. Although I did this with my windsheild I late replaced it due to road debris with...
• Re: front floor mats
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Fri, 23 Feb 2001 10:24:15 EST
  ...Mark, Are the Rubberqueen mats really made to fit the Vanagon or are they the universal mats which the buyer trims to fit? Rich
• forever black
  Historical mailing list - Karl Ploessl
  Mon, 26 Mar 2001 13:51:07 -0500
  used it on my '84 GTI (RIP) black fender trims. cleaned the plastic with cyclohexane (which i just had handy, any other solvent for...
• Re: Side middle window bushings
  Historical mailing list - Garrett Adams
  Wed, 9 May 2001 23:23:17 -0700
  ...Side middle window bushingsReference those sliding window end guides (281 847 723B) I used a utility knife to trim back the tabs and then...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 06:32:34 -0800
  ...and gets at least 109 hp in stock trim. -Dana-
• Colour code question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 18 Mar 2003 22:20:00 EST
  ...a sticker somewhere to confirm this ? Is there a code for the silver on the lower trim and bumpers ? thanks a lot, Steve Cotsford
• Re: e-bay trim rings...blocked by seller!
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:26:56 -0800
  ...14" wheel trim rings on ebay > (if the link doesn't work, just go to ebay and search on vanagon trim > rings or item...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - David Bjorkman
  Fri, 18 May 2012 09:08:26 -0500
  ...24px"><DIV><FONT size=2 face=Tahoma>Hey dmod, no hard time.&nbsp; I trimmed off the 10kb of posts below my original post...
• Re: Who is the Manager of this list?
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:30:45 -0700
  ...Haven't come to any > > conclusions yet, but I AM listening. > > > > > 1.) trim, trim, trim. We are all aware of what's gone before. >
• Re: edging
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:26:15 -0700
  ...It cost me about $50 for two one meter long pieces of door edge trim. I have one left over if anyone wants it...
• Trim for door underside?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 08:56:07 -0700
  ...Is there some kind of pre-fabbed rubber or vinyl trim strip that can be applied there to reduce the scratch potential? -- RJS
• Re: Reply: stereos
  Historical mailing list - Stefan Weir
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 23:01:52 EST
  ...I will trim the metal lip away for easy access without moving the seat (or leaving the seat for that matter). I will add...
• Just installed BusDepot mudflaps - a FYI
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Mar 2002 15:30:53 EST
  ...i had to take a dremel and trim off the rubber section that wraps around the wheel well lip to get them to fit...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 17 May 2012 11:59:18 -0400
  ...Please trim your posts. Thanks, d mod
• Re: sliding windows on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Feb 1999 15:16:37 EST
  ...it fits the '80-'87 van, you just trim a little off w/ a knife, and press right in. that's what i have...
• WTB
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 15:29:00 -0700
  ...Grey molding strips for the interior trim TIA steve
• looking for a source: wide trim stickers
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 14:24:48 -0400
  I'm looking for a part number or source for the wide trip sticker on the 87-> vw's. I need too replace a...
• Re: will yours fit in the garage?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Baird
  Sun, 12 Mar 2006 22:04:57 -0500
  ...Strangely enough, I had to cut off the top wooden trim piece to fit the 70 Sportsmobile I used to own in the same...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:24:11 -0800
  ...I reckon I should have been calling it the trim panel (just found it in Bentley's). > If so, the stock panel is held...
• Rust at Gas Filler Tube
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Fri, 13 Aug 1999 20:51:41 -0500
  ...Upon closer inspection, I found that the flange portion of the gas filler tube wasn't tight flush against the round, black plastic trim...
• Re: Shrinking parts
  Historical mailing list - John Evaskovich
  Sat, 30 Aug 1997 18:10:52 -0600
  Carefully pull out the offending trim pieces and stick 'em in some boiling water for a few minutes. They become nice and supple and...
• more vanagon parts For sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 21:19:04 EST
  for sale: -misc vanagon wheelcovers and trim rings -vanagon windshields -2 person westy middle seat -3 person passenger middle seat -2 person bench front...
• Sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 16:12:31 +0000
  ...unmistakable aroma! I'm shopping for a good condition sliding door trim panel in blue. Got one? Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on...
• Re: More Friday Blabbering
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:53:56 +0000
  My Father in law had 7 Kids, & a trim wife...but... he would always introduce his Family as: "I'd like you to meet...
• Success: tachometer in my TD Syncro Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 15:01:18 -0500
  ...Voila! Engine speed now known! Looks factory unless you look real close for the faceplate trim lines! In the process of getting the proper...
• Re: glue for rubber on poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - jim hayes
  Mon, 20 Dec 1999 09:20:55 -0700
  ...They make a clear glue too for attaching things like trimstrips and emblems. Distributed by Locktite. "Permatex" brand. "Super Weatherstrip Adhesive", item no 80638...
• Re: Group discount - Vanagon high tops
  Historical mailing list - Veronica Fraga
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 09:53:24 -0400
  ...The shell is double layer, and it includes operable side windows/screens, exterior trim, and interior lights. It does not include a skylight (available...
• Re: Atwood Hydroflame Furnace Install
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:11:27 -0800
  ...I would guess the Propex is more intended to be installed Aftermarket...and so it is probably made with bigger trim rings to allow...
• >syncro< PU Wheel Well Extensions
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Niksch
  Wed, 6 Aug 97 12:45:16 UT
  ...This has worked in Australia! Here are the part numbers; Wheel arch trim for vehicles with 14" wheels. (as fitted to the Tri-Star...
• Re: early bus parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 13:23:54 -0400
  ...What we need more than >anything right now are Deluxe bus parts (outside trim sets >or pieces, bumper trim sets or pieces, inside grab...