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• Re: Replacing front upper body panel?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Thu, 31 Jan 2008 13:36:59 -0800
  ...I found one the same color at a junkyard, cut it off, then at home trimmed it to just the part I wanted. Then...
• Re: Trim for door underside?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:49:12 -0700
  ...I thought Mellow might like the red trim! ;) On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 12:39 PM, Rocket J Squirrel < camping.elliott@gmail.com...
• Re: window trim (window gasket 'chrome strip')
  Historical mailing list - kenstich
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 23:04:57 -0600
  ...Fortunately, I like the black-look anyway Best regards, Ken Stich ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Gary wrote: > > Is the chrome-plastic, outside window trim in the rubber gasket...
• Questions about non-Vanagon instument clusters.
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sun, 5 Dec 1999 15:43:01 -0800
  ...master cylinder / brake reservoir and the trim piece holds the radio and heater controls? How do you "trim" it off and still have everything...
• vanagon parts for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 11 Nov 2003 20:39:30 -0500
  ...the first things out of the bus are: * both front seats ( no seat foam) skins in great shape * all door and side panels, trim...
• Re: Genuine VW Parts
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 21 Dec 2015 03:05:56 +0000
  '89 Side Window Division Channel http://www.expressoemparts.com/volkswagen/vanagon/25384770301c/1989-year/campmobile-trim/2-1l-h4-gas-engine/body-cat/glass...
• Re: Wheel/hubcaps "look" options
  Historical mailing list - turbowesty
  Thu, 29 Nov 2012 08:51:11 -0500
  I have the VW logo caps and the chrome trim, quite like the look with black steelies. I'm sure it would look good...
• Re: window rubber: removing those unsightly plastic thingies
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Tue, 17 Jan 1995 09:18:42 EST
  ...I haven't had any trouble with windshield or window gaskets after removing the trim. If you're still worried, leave them in and...
• Re: Skylight Bug Screen Adhesives
  Historical mailing list - tbill
  Thu, 15 May 1997 16:37:42 -0500
  ...It sticks VERY well. > Hmmm, might work well glueing the rubber pop top trim back on? Ya think? TBill *************************************************************************************** I brake for no apparent...
• Re: Shrinking parts
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Fri, 29 Aug 1997 15:25:30 -0400
  The brown trim edges on our Westy are also shrinking back. I don't notice any difference in the summer or winter but where...
• FS: Parting out '84 Vanagon A/C
  Historical mailing list - John Harvey
  Mon, 29 Oct 2001 03:08:02 -0500
  ...Hoses, condenser, evaporator, compressor, blower, interior trim. Yes eBay plugs are very lame, I know. I'm happy to sell this stuff privately. Hopefully...
• Chrome window strip trim replaceing
  Historical mailing list - brian Honan
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 19:57:27 +0000
  I had one of my rear windows busted out the other night. I was wondering about that chrome strip. If I replace it will...
• Re: anyone ever had any experience w/ painting vinyl/rubber??
  Historical mailing list - Tracey Estevez
  Thu, 4 Mar 2004 18:42:40 -0500
  www.paintscratch.com This online store has alot of information on how to do this as well as many products specially designed for trim...
• auxillary oil cooler
  Historical mailing list - jake beaulieu
  Sat, 7 May 2005 11:11:01 -0500
  Hello, I purchased a Race Trim auxillary oil cooler from Bus Boys for my 1982 air cooled vanagon. I think I am going to...
• Fwd: Vinyl mouldings ...
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Blong
  Tue, 26 Sep 2006 11:43:43 -0400
  ...vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com GW sells the table edge trim by the foot. Probably has this stuff,too.
• 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...
• Re: Trim for door underside?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 17:01:57 -0500
  ...The doors on the MINI are also wide like my Westy so I have the door edges trimmed with it. I will look at...
• Re: window chrome
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 5 Apr 2002 23:49:00 -0500
  ...Some of mine had fallen out with the crusty old trim. Lots will tell you to just rip out the chrome and leave it...
• Re: Anybody else have a 2.2EJT in their Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 19:34:30 -0700
  ...I trimmed off some of the older text on this post. about this trimming ... sure, we don't want the posts to get way...
• 1954 & 56 Deluxe FS in Toronto
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 1995 10:13:51 -0400
  ...plenty o' rust, but all trim is there, interior prety much gone also had lots of misc. trim, glass, rims metal weld in panel...
• Re: Rear hatch opener was Do you use TheSamba?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Wed, 28 Apr 2021 02:25:19 -0400
  ...https://www.uniwerksdesign.com makes a printed copy of the original tapered trim cover. Looks and works just like factory.
• Interior spray paint match
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:59:05 -0500
  Here's a bit of info for those of you with certain Vanagons in need of some interior trim paint work. I picked up...
• Re: Rear facing seats for camper
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 14:04:04 -0700
  ...I traded it for some minor interior trim pieces, guse I could have got a good price for it? Chris, you still got it?
• Re: gas :(
  Historical mailing list - Jason
  Fri, 18 May 2012 22:56:42 -0400
  ...to Iran.:-) >> > > In Iran ve vill haf vays of making you trim your posts, my > precioussss...and ze beatings vill continue until ze morale...
• I did it - cut a hole in my tin top
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 23 Jul 2011 15:14:00 -0700
  ...I hope to get the pop top on the van tomorrow, then do the edge trimming etc. I'll post pics of the hole...
• Re: Cold start issue
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:23:04 -0700
  ...In the interest of keeping posts trimmed I try not to >repeat myself. In my initial post, and a couple after that, I said...
• Re: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 07:28:23 -0400
  ...graphite. >Article 251 853 705 1BG (left) >Article 251 853 706 1BG (right) Are these strictly for trim, or do the act to seal...
• WTB: camper in LA, CA area
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 30 Jun 96 00:28:13 CDT
  ...Syncro would be great but not necessary--no brown and tan trim! Phone 213/651-1663 if you've got any leads! Or reply...
• Re: Rubber Paint?
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 27 May 1998 01:06:54 EDT
  ...syncro >> i always pull out that cheapo faded fake chrome plastic window trim. i've done it on all my vanagons, and never had...
• Re: tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions
  Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 14:07:27 EST
  ...writes: << Well, since the SA vans don't come in Westy trim, it probably was not necessary to save that space for propane tanks...
• Re: new project
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 06:50:16 -0500
  ...down side, NO TRIM! AT ALL. No seats, no > door handles, no appliances, nada.. PO pulled everything so to save > money on paint job...
• Re: Trim replies when referancing post
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 15:48:08 -0600
  ...To: Scott Daniel - Shazam > Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > Subject: Re: Trim replies when referancing post > > The vintage bus list will not even let...
• Re: Wood Westie Interiors (T2)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 1996 15:40:47 -0500
  ...This 78 has the plastic laminate trim > in a real oppressive dark color and the front kick panels and > headliner are vinyl. I prefer...
• Re: Bumper and triM repainting
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:44:09 -0700
  I've used Krylon plastic paint. It adheres fine to the grills and bumper caps. Neil. On Wed, Apr 17, 2013 at 9:26...
• Window Seal Trim Strips
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 1995 18:07:21 -0600
  Do the plastic (that used to look like chrome) strips that are inlayed in the window seals on my '85 Vanagon serve any useful...
• Thanks Ron and Chris
  Historical mailing list - Victor Wong
  Sun, 20 Jul 1997 10:48:17 +0000
  ...Does anybody know where I can find the plastic trim piece for the dual power window switches on the driver's side door? The...
• Re: Window Chrome Inserts
  Historical mailing list - Dave L
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 13:16:13 -0400
  JordanVw@aol.com wrote: > you'd spend $100 for that?? just pull them out and fuggedabout it! > looks better w/o trim anyway, and...
• Re: fiberglass bumpers and rocker trim
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 1 Sep 2000 00:22:40 EDT
  In a message dated 8/31/00 11:33:19 PM Eastern Daylight Time, hjm3@YAHOO.COM writes: << 'm looking at buying my first...
• Re: current Wolfsburg model
  Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
  Sun, 13 May 2001 23:00:56 -0400
  >it was just an upgraded trim line. they sold them from the beginning model >year, as with all worlfsburgs.. i dont think vw is...
• Re: Vanagon Newbie
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 3 Oct 2002 11:28:23 EDT
  ...the name escapes me for > the moment), which is like a trimmed down version of the Bentley (only 1/2 > inch thick instead of...
• tree trimming party at martha's
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Dec 1995 18:50:47 -0800
  ...tree trimming party, general hysteria, indoor pyrostunts, etc. Where: /martha's house - if you haven't been here before, when you rsvp, let me...
• sharing vanagon junkyard wealth
  Historical mailing list - Loretta Abbott-Kennon
  Fri, 29 Nov 2002 21:49:48 EST
  ...I want the bumpers and fiberglass trim and maybe the rear hatch and some of the interior trimmings) the van even has a set...
• Re: Westfalia brown appliance paint - anyone find a good match?
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 28 Sep 2004 12:54:26 -0700
  ...Re the metal interior trim parts, I sanded, rust converted, primed and spray painted. This paint has held tight for 5 years now, through...
• euro taillight filler panels Re: Necessity is the muthah (or) Euro Trim
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 6 Dec 2005 20:32:05 EST
  ...hoped that I could find a set of the plastic euro trim bits that I > see on German transporters (the ones that mount between...
• Re: [vanagon] aero to steel bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
  Sat, 10 Jan 2004 23:01:02 EST
  ...The trim is basically just rubber pieces to fill the void between the body and the fiberglass bumper. When the trim is removed --it...
• Re: Stripping '87 Westy to paint
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 17:34:48 -0400
  ...Mark, My 85 GL has silver trim along the rain gutters and down the front past the mirror. It covers the rain gutter completely...
• Just Kampers mud flaps arrived
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Fri, 20 Nov 1998 08:30:48 -0800
  ...They are really more like body trim than traditional truck style flaps. All mounting hardware is included and you don't have to drill...
• Re: Swivel Seat Satisfaction?? & swival base for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 4 Jan 2004 03:26:02 EST
  ...the battery compartment lid gets covered by carpet anyway, so its not a big deal if you need to trim it alittle, tho i...
• Re: window trim strip substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 18:19:21 -0600
  I took mine out also, but just to keep pressure on the glass seals I bought some black window screen cane-ing and installed...
• FWD>RE>Nirvana
  Historical mailing list - Steve Hoge
  2 Nov 1995 19:37:32 U
  ...have to include the ENTIRE > previous > post?????? > > C'mon folks, PLEASE TRIM YOUR POSTS!!!!! > Whoa - that was embarassing - I just read back my post...
• Have RF Door Spare Parts 91 Carat
  Historical mailing list - mark keller
  Thu, 21 Aug 1997 06:29:47 -0400
  ...Wiper Motor, Door Glass, motor, lock, (sorry no switch, the salvage Guy kept it) Trim, seals, I have a good mirror housing, base unit...
• I smell a PLAID rat
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 14 Jun 1996 22:33:08 -0400
  ...Funny thing, out of the blue, somebody had called the Trim Shop yesterday wanting to buy both rolls. Now frankly the only people in...
• painting aluminum trim on side windows
  Historical mailing list - nirav patel
  Mon, 14 Jul 2014 17:25:14 -0500
  ...tt/7VE4eBQU First, does anyone have experience painting this aluminum window trim? Now that I’m going with newer seals and the GoWesty window...
• Early Bus Engine Lid Idea
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 24 Jan 1995 10:59:48 -0800 (PST)
  ...The only thnk that isn't kosher is the engine lid has a small recess where the fancy chrome trim doo-dad goes around...
• Re: Door Speakers, Cleaning Inst. Panel
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 10:50:40 -0500
  ...I still need to trim my panels to fit over them better, and trim the factory grills to cover up the holes. Good luck...
• FW: Power window problem
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Sun, 25 Jun 2000 21:24:11 -0400
  ...Couldn't get it to come up - soooo.... > > I pulled the trim panel - regulator makes the appropriate noises and cable > ends appear to loosen...
• Re: [window strips]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 10:59:55 MDT
  ...that was on before, whats a bit(h removing the old trim, it kept breaking up and to top if off the people that...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Buese
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:53:02 -0700
  ...off list for a few days and since the posts are trimmed I >> don't what's happening really. > > I think the gist of...
• Re: more information on engine swap/fuel pump woes
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 6 May 2012 19:47:52 -0400
  ...The air >conditioner is also the '87 and later one.Anyone know the cut-off >for '86 to '87? VIN is:WV2XB0259GH126050 Trim your...
• Re: Antifreeze smell with heat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 15:19:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...The Wolfsburg edition had > a special trim package and other options not available on a standard GL. -- Jerry Huff Data General _____ Brick Unix Development...