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• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 8 Mar 2015 17:44:36 -0700
  ...It's obvious which ones need trimming and how much. Of course, the top will be upside down on saw horses when you install...
• Re: *&$% interior trim - where to get?
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 21:53:00 -0700
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: *&$% interior trim - where to get? > > > keith - > > > I've been looking all over as well with no luck. I was...
• Re: carpet glue
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Wed, 15 Mar 2000 10:18:05 -0800
  ...The yellow 3M trim adhesive ("gorilla snot") is way to sticky IMHO and messy to work with. Brent Christensen '89 GL Syncro Westy Santa...
• Re: Trip Report Follow-on
  Historical mailing list - Gene P
  Fri, 5 Jul 2019 18:42:57 -0700
  It being Friday, thought I’d try a little tail-trimming. Just for grins. From: Steven Johnson Sent: Friday, July 5, 2019 5:39...
• Re: gas :(
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 18 May 2012 20:11:01 -0700
  ...net> wrote: > > In Iran ve vill haf vays of making you trim your posts, my precioussss...and ze beatings vill continue until ze morale...
• Re: FS: Headrest Cushion Inserts - Rare European Option
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 07:34:06 -0700
  ...Also good for carrying certain wood trim profiles. The insert idea is a good one though! I always appreciate our vendors dreaming and scheming...
• Re: Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 23:20:56 -0500
  Chris, As far as I know, WD-40 is a propane propelled silicone, that's it. Silicone is a good choice or installing glass...
• FS: westy left rear cabinet with BIG door from westy weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 12:52:05 EDT
  ...tan/beige formica w/ brown trim..from 86 westy weekender p-mail if interested chris philly
• rear hatch panel clip removal on 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 21:25:13 -0700
  ...What is the best way to pop them out? Will a trim tool help? TIA, dylan __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http...
• 2 Dometic fridges for parts
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Sat, 6 Sep 2008 13:45:16 -0400
  ...Neither has outside door trim panel, one includes inside fridge panel. One missing fan, ignitor, gas jet, misc. No ice trays. :-) Karl www.westyventures...
• Re: Simple way to mount a 15" spare in the stock front carrier...
  Historical mailing list - pensioner
  Thu, 27 Jun 2002 09:21:04 -0700
  ...To fit the BFGs you must trim away some of the outer lip of the dish so the tire will no longer contact the...
• Re: South African Mud Flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jul 2002 23:16:12 EDT
  ...i also had to trim the mudflaps down with a dremel because i have fiberglass bumpers/rocker trim and they were designed for metal...
• Re: Using American engines for Vanagon swap - why the heck not?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sun, 24 Mar 2002 23:19:02 +1200
  ...and gets at least 109 hp in stock >trim. > >-Dana- Back in 1975 VW's 1.5 I4 put out 110hp in carburetted (Scirocco...
• Re: Vanagon Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 2 Oct 2002 19:35:52 -0600
  ...the name escapes me for the moment), which is like a trimmed down version of the Bentley (only 1/2 inch thick instead of...
• Re: Repainting Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 13:36:42 -0800
  ...Especially the little things, like removing door handles, trim, bumpers, mirrors and, if you're really serious, all the windows. You simply cannot get...
• Shrinking Seals
  Historical mailing list - Randy Huyck
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 23:16:26 -0800
  Any bright ideas or products out there that can restore VW window trim that has shrunk? My '85 vanagon is ok, but every window...
• Re: fiberglass bumper - any vendor?
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 10:34:36 EDT
  ...have like 4 whole body kits for sale and misc fiberglass trim pieces/bumpers/brackets... ron, i thought you were sending folks my way...
• Re: Achieving high mileage
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Oct 1996 18:57:55 -0500 (EST)
  ...Next time you see a first generation Chrysler $hitbox (A/K/A Recycled K-car) look at the license plate light trim panel on...
• Re: Parts from an 85 weekender for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Dave C
  Sun, 4 Jun 2000 16:33:51 -0400
  ...Must be brown w/ the velour trim. Curious, Dave C. Williamsburg, VA zzzzzzzzz__ |E[__] [__]|[_]\\ | _DC&SP | _ || * * * =-( )---------( )--= '85 GL Westy (His) '91 Cabriolet (Hers)
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY part 2
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 9 Mar 2015 13:29:15 -0700
  Do the opening on the front doors have an aluminum bright trim or is the door opening all black? If Chrome you will need...
• Re: e-bay trim rings...blocked by seller!
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:39:36 -0500
  ...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: Front door panels, cloth, silver trim
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:34:28 -0400
  ...Front door panels, cloth, silver trim Hey all, Is it possible to get door panel replacements for the front doors of an '87 Westy...
• Re: Stripping '87 Westy to paint
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 11:24:15 -0700
  ...It's called edge trim and is available in several sizes. It has glue inside and sticks well. Stuart
• Bumper and trip repainting
  Historical mailing list - John Goubeaux
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:20:34 -0700
  ...pieces on a Vanagon ? I'm about to give "Rust-Oleum Trim & Bumper Paint" a try but thought I'd ask for opinions before...
• Re: Scott: common knowledge?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 25 Jan 2013 19:14:13 -0800
  ...and it sure helps to always check who it's to before hitting 'send.' trimmed, scott On 1/25/2013 12:44 PM, Rocket...
• Re: M re: "damn"
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 Sep 2009 11:47:27 -0400
  ...Yours, David ps -- I'd very much appreciate if people responding to this thread at least trim my original post from it. It's...
• FS-Westy stove, sink, refridgerator unit
  Historical mailing list - Karl Vochatzer
  Fri, 12 Sep 1997 12:06:14 -0500
  ...The color was tan with brown trim. Email me and I'll put him in touch with you.
• Audi Gauge Cluster Installed
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Wed, 17 Mar 1999 00:38:11 -0800
  ...I trimmed the Audi face plate from 3 slots to 2, and mounted it in the heater cover panel. Installed a Voltmeter and MAP...
• Plastic "chrome" trim @ windshield gasket
  Historical mailing list - McComas_Glenn
  Wed, 19 Jan 2000 12:39:48 -0500
  Has anyone found a good (reasonable) source for this material? The old Type IIs used polished aluminum that would easily outlast the rubber gasket...
• Re: Rubber Front Floor Mats
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Sat, 10 Mar 2001 16:52:13 -0500
  ...The passenger side fits acceptably, but the drivers side would require trimming around the gas pedal. Save your money, mine are going back on...
• Re: Westy Window Tinting
  Historical mailing list - Mark Watts
  Wed, 24 Apr 2002 17:55:55 EDT
  ...Second get some screen window beading and insert it into the former chrome trim slit. Window should be sound a a pound then. Cheers...
• FS: fiberglass front bumper $45
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Aug 2002 13:51:23 EDT
  ...also have misc fiberglass side pieces/rocker trim/ ground effects body moulding whatever you want to call it p-mail if interested chris
• Re: Which is it?
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 10 Dec 2003 01:09:09 -0500
  Yah, but which 5 cylinder is GoWesty using as it's benchmark? The Eurovans (in US trim) with the 5 cylinder may have been...
• Re: Where can I find " plastic wheel arch extensions" & ROO Bars?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 12 Dec 2005 10:32:12 EST
  ...Time, gronski@GMAIL.COM writes: > The syncro 16 arches do require trimming your > wheel wells, but are easier to attach than the tri-star...
• Re: Adding a westy interior to a passanger van
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:49:05 EDT
  ...dont mess with your headliner, the sunroof vans have a lower ceiling so you will have to trim the left rear cabinet down more...
• Re: front end clunking noise
  Historical mailing list - Woodcock, Frank
  Tue, 14 Apr 1998 08:54:37 +0100
  ...After a lot of thought, I pulled over and quickly removed the front wheel trim. The squeak stopped. Turned out to be the tyre...
• Re: poptop seals... NOTE
  Historical mailing list - Damon Campbell
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 15:27:12 -0800
  ...I had no problem with the trim around the luggage rack, and have never had a vibration problem. Not dissing bus depot - i've...
• Re: Daryl Christensen/AA Transaxle's goodbye message
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Tue, 29 May 2012 17:03:11 -0600
  ...3) you'll see how long a message gets as folks reply and don't trim. You'll be sick of Scott's messages...
• Re: gas :(
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Fri, 18 May 2012 20:24:45 -0700
  ...whatever... :-) Give me Liberty or I will not trim my posts.. Beatings have no effect... I was Water Boarded before going to Vietnam... (as...
• Re: I'm getting the FAS Gen 5 and info
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 18 May 2012 10:23:07 -0400
  ...I trimmed off the 10kb of posts below my >original post! Well in that case I call moderator entrapment with he was looking at...
• Re: ps Re: Trimming
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 May 2012 17:43:25 -0700
  got it. Don't see how to turn off HTML on this mozilla firefox yet .. and plain text is harder to read and kinda...
• tips on assembling wing windows for a splittie
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Henricks
  Thu, 16 Nov 1995 15:39:13 -0800 (PST)
  ...also, how do you go about trimming the excess rubber of behind the water catch. any ideas would be greatly apreciated. thanks and God...
• Re: Cruise Control & Tape
  Historical mailing list - Berry
  Tue, 7 Jul 1998 21:22:50 -0500
  ...One here that does that sort of thing is called Trim Line Design. Take your vehicle to one of them and they can match...
• Re: Window molding
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Jan 1999 01:56:08 EST
  In a message dated 99-01-18 23:49:49 EST, janderson@IOLINC.NET writes: << >you can remove these trim strips from the window...
• Cheers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 24 Dec 1999 17:03:45 -0600
  ...short fellows with snow caps on their heads and wearing red-trimmed green and brown outfits, showed up at the shop and started working...
• Floor mats-- saving money-- Lots!
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Sun, 25 Nov 2001 11:37:15 -0800
  ...Just use a scissors to trim the edges for a neat appearance. See example at http://members.home.net/holisticdream/floormats.htm William
• Re: Different Models
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 May 2002 04:02:32 EDT
  ...GL is just a trim line.. most GL's had the velour interior. chris
• Re: How Does the Trim Come Off?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 26 Aug 2005 09:17:19 -0700
  On 8/26/05, Loren Busch <starwagen@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks Ben and Jeff and Joel, complete with ETKA pictures, I should > be able...
• CHange color by painting it gray
  Historical mailing list - Zoltan
  Wed, 1 Mar 2006 19:41:39 -0800
  ...Did any of you do this before? Is the gray trim plastic available to replace the brown? It is difficult to find gray interior...
• Re: Trim replies when referancing post
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:49:59 -0600
  On Apr 2, 2008, at 3:46 PM, Mike S wrote: > At 05:28 PM 4/2/2008, Tom Buese wrote... >> The vintage bus...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:36:58 -0500
  We've now had more bandwidth consumed by this meta-discussion on administrivia than was taken by the original off-topic post. Isn't...
• Re: Wolfsburg
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Feb 2000 14:31:22 EST
  ...bed, sunroof the size of Canada, the cool wolfsburg emblem, extra trim beads on the outside, a map reading light above the glove box...
• Re: Westy Water/Battery Level Display Panels Available Again
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 7 Nov 2014 07:27:19 -0800
  On Thu, Nov 6, 2014 at 7:52 PM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@busdepot.com> wrote: > These are the painted metal trim panels around...
• Friday Mostly OT: Gmail New look. Set & keep to old?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:27:10 -0700
  ...Not digging this as it makes trimming more of a PITA. Any users found a way to set and KEEP gmail in the unformatted...
• Re: Trimming
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 21 May 2012 18:37:53 -0700
  Cool, thanks for the trick.. it works in my Mozilla Thunderbird email . now what size will it be when you see it ? Definitely a...
• Re: Rev Limiter?
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 15:19:25 EST
  ...Buying a used van with the wrong rotor installed led me to believe that a WBX in factory trim could be revved until it...
• Re: Window switch retainer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 11:30:50 -0700
  ...Do these switches come with the square retainer trim ? > > Regards, John
• Re: Sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 11:16:46 -0500
  ...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: sliding door (f)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 11 Jun 2002 18:49:27 EDT
  ...for is that many of the newer doors have the large > trim panels attached to the outside bottom. They are removable but there > are...
• Re: At least we don't drive Trimuphs.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:25:15 -0500
  ...8/25/06, Pensioner <al_knoll@pacbell.net> wrote: >> Is a Trimuph kinda like a Spagthorpe Whippet? >> >> "The finely crafted motoring accessories falling off...