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• FS or for Parts: '90 Carat (alloys, jumpseats, pwr mirrors, fiberglass bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 25 Jan 2001 21:31:30 EST
  ...has all the fiberglass bumpers and body trim. any interest as whole? or for parts? will try to get it running. chris [text/html]
• Re: seals
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Fri, 7 Mar 2003 06:58:35 -0500
  ...Positioned so that when door closed, rubber was flush with exterior. >Use knife to trim extra thickness away on top where clearance was only...
• Re: 91 Carat Front Bumper
  Historical mailing list - No Name Available
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 12:41:19 EST
  Hi All, I have an 85, that I would like to install the bumpers & trim on, from a 90 Carat parts bus that I...
• Wanted, CD bezel for Mac 6100-6116 pizzabox
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 4 Oct 2004 12:44:45 +1300
  ...My CD-R has a fold-down door which means either use no bezel or trim one to clear. I don't want to...
• Re: Vanagon rear hatchback supports
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 27 Aug 2006 11:08:20 -0700
  Larry, Try vanagain.com (under body-mechanical & trim) for new struts at $21 each. I've not found them cheaper anywhere else and they...
• Re: Front door panels, cloth, silver trim
  Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
  Sun, 23 Mar 2014 20:46:01 -0700
  ...Front door panels, cloth, silver trim Hey all, Is it possible to get door panel replacements for the front doors of an '87 Westy...
• Fw: replacement Carpet and door panels?
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Mon, 7 Dec 1998 14:31:13 -0600
  ...It is easy to trim to fit by using a razor blade type knife. You can just place the carpet in, using friction to...
• Re: keeping window rubber in good condition
  Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
  Tue, 12 Mar 2002 13:02:54 -0800
  ...I use either with a small towel to hit the trim around all the windows and it really makes things glow. I find that...
• Re: vanagon interior sidepanel plastic
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Thu, 29 Jul 2004 19:53:58 -0400
  ...2) trim shop landau top adhesive. many makers of product i use K-Grip 406 in my shop. 3M makes it as does many...
• Re: Westy Rear Closet Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 25 Nov 2005 23:14:22 -0800
  ...used a matching door from under the sink and trimmed > it with plastic trim from Go Westy. Still have to > make the shelves though...
• Re: diesel gas conversion - fourth day
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 4 May 2002 20:05:40 -0700
  ...So, we pulled the engine out, measured as best we could, trimmed the shaft and tried again. Not enough off. Still binding. Pull, measure...
• Re: Rear side marker light guards
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:30:39 -0300
  ...Spray bomb trim paint. > > What do you think, silly or sensible? Maybe not for everyone, but I like how they look on the van...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 4 Mar 2013 to 5 Mar 2013 - Special issue (#2013-6)
  Historical mailing list - D.A.Simmons
  Tue, 5 Mar 2013 14:48:56 -0800
  ...39 -0500 From:� � Harry Hoffman <hhoffman@IP-SOLUTIONS.NET> Subject: Re: Trimming replys to posts It sucks for people who are in digest mode...
• Re: Rear facing seats for camper
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Jun 2012 21:50:58 -0400
  ...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: Cold start issue
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 6 Jun 2011 12:54:11 -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: Kombi, Kombi, who's got the Kombi ... (differences)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 06 Apr 1994 10:03:43 -0500 (EST)
  ...They had three windows on either side of the passenger compartment, usually cloth seats and trim. The idea for the kombi was that you...
• Re: pop top trim / / drain plug sizes
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 May 1996 22:48:34 -0400
  In a message dated 96-04-28 21:20:28 EDT, Grannegeer@aol.com writes: >I need to locate a replacement gasket for the...
• Re: front bumper
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Wed, 22 Oct 1997 09:58:08 -0400
  ...to mount projection fog lights underneath, then put it back where it belongs. >> pry off the rubber trim strips. same as the back. chris
• Stolen Bus Parts, Hialeah FL
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hooper
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 00:20:11 -0500
  ...DELUX TRIM ALSO >THE JAIL BARS AND WORST OF ALL THE SIDE POPOUT WINDOWS LATCHES He notes that the location was "somewhere around flagler...
• Re: Anybody have an extra moulding strip?
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 22 Aug 1999 04:23:35 +0200
  ...late, rather of what trim level your Caravelle is. The Cs (like mine) had black strips, no chrome around windows and black bumpers, while...
• Re: Chrome window strip trim replaceing
  Historical mailing list - andrewbell
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 22:19:01 -0600
  Yank them all out... It'll look better, I swear! http://www.bellfamilytree.org/vw AB brian Honan wrote: > I had one of my...
• Carat Found! Need body panel.
  Historical mailing list - Jim Huskins
  Wed, 21 May 2003 07:32:19 -0400
  ...BUT, it is missing one of the fiberglass (plastic?) lower body trim panels. This is the short piece behind the sliding door. Anybody have...
• Re: rear hatch panel clip removal on 90 Carat
  Historical mailing list - Robert Cardo
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 08:45:54 -0500
  ...What is the best way to pop them out? � Will a trim tool help? TIA, >> This is where "the right tool for the right...
• Re: Who wants to play "Guess that part!"
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:50:07 -0400
  It is the clip for holding the trim to the bottom of the steering column. Dennis >From: Tabe Johnson <greentabe-vanagon@YAHOO.COM> >Reply...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - WiFi Boingo [Non-Vanagon-Content]
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:05:46 -0600
  ...so I guess I am contributing to the problem. P.S. trimmed as well as possible. -- Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' ------------------------------------------------------------ + To...
• Re: Rear wheel arch trim
  Historical mailing list - Roland
  Thu, 6 Aug 2009 18:59:59 -0700
  ...com> wrote: > > > >> Does anyone know what the plastic rear wheel arch trim part number is > >> please? > >> > >> Who sells them? > >> > >> Thanks > >> > >> dave > >> downunder > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > 1989 Swedish...
• Eurovan AC Suggestions
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Tue, 9 Sep 1997 08:26:33 -0400
  ...All you need to do is to trim the bottle so that it covers the pop-off valve and that it surrounds the R...
• Re: Success: tachometer in my TD Syncro Westy!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
  Fri, 2 Apr 1999 13:08:36 -0800
  ...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: Painting door handles - now mirrors?
  Historical mailing list - Curt Newsome
  Wed, 11 Oct 2006 08:56:36 -0700
  ...streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM> wrote: > Hi Gregor > Use a Product called SEM Trim Paint (flat or gloss, > Flat looks nicer) usually at good auto paint...
• Re: Has anyone added a sliding 2 person Middle seat to a westy?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:47:50 EDT
  ...If I were to install > my rails without trimming them, they would extend under the stove > cabinet an inch or so. Since I have...
• Re: Adjustable arm rest repair
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 15 Apr 2016 11:48:41 -0400
  ...many moons ago i replaced the black plastic trim around the adjusting knob one one but i dont remember the particulars...tonite i will...
• Wtb; tan door panels
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 08:24:49 -0400
  ...need is a sliding door interior panel in the tan delux trim, for an 87 vanagon gl. I only have half of one on...
• Re: towing capacity with big brakes and turbo zetec engine
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:01:49 -0400
  ...rear disc > brakes assuming suspension is in The Vanagon in standard trim is rated to tow a 2,000 lb trailer with brakes, 1300...
• Re: Go Westy 3 window tent for sale
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 26 Mar 2011 15:21:39 -0600
  And don't you have to trim off the excess fabric cause not all are the same? On Mar 26, 2011 4:18 PM...
• Re: '82 rear lock cylinder removal?
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 21 Mar 2005 19:43:32 -0800
  Hopefully you can still open the hatch, if not, you may need to remove the inside trim in order to release the hatch. Once...
• Ragtop.....
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 03 May 1995 18:25:21 EDT
  Just picked up my '65 & 1/2 ucro deluxe from the auto trim place. I'd have to give them a B on the...
• attention all Audi Quattro owners
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm White
  Wed, 6 Jan 1999 12:17:01 -0000
  ...The Audi has been heavily modified (metallic silver with black leather and carbon trim, Porsche cup alloys with 245/40ZR17 tyres). I know where...
• Re: does a rear hatch screen from an 85 westy fit an 89?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 19 Nov 1999 19:18:35 -0500
  ...Only difference is trim color. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. http://www.busdepot.com > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry...
• Cool summer tips for your Westy
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Wed, 17 May 2000 20:34:42 EDT
  ...Remove the screens on the sliders and spray paint them with auto trim black paint. They will visually disappear and create no more glare...
• Re: Reviving Vanagon Grilles
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 09:25:16 -0700
  I just painted mine, used "mar-hyde satin finish paint for exterior trim" (black). Looks good, except for some places where a faint whitish...
• Re: sunroof
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 19 Sep 2000 08:16:55 -0700
  ...See http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/Sunroof.htm for instructions, and you won't need the optional trim ring for your installation since...
• Re: Chrome window strip trim replaceing
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 17:36:34 -0500
  I recently asked if I I could remove the (formerly) chrome (now ugly brown) strips and received feedback from the list that it was...
• Re: Repainting Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Wed, 18 Dec 2002 14:13:31 -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...
• Fridge for sale & propane tank for sale.
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Fri, 16 Jan 2009 09:57:32 -0800
  ...complete with door and cabinet trim. located in moscow ID, 83843 $200, make offer. will consider trades. also have LP tank. A bit smaller...
• Re: Coolant Pipes needed!!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Chris Stann
  Fri, 26 Apr 2002 10:32:01 -0500
  ...to connect the spacer to the long hose, and the long hose to the front stub hose, i used dremel-trimmed pieces of the...
• Re: NVC: '97 Jetta Check Engine Codes
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 4 Dec 2009 16:17:59 -0800
  ...The codes are > P0171 Fuel Trim, Bank1 System too Lean > P1128 Long Term Fuel Trim Mult., Bank1 System too Lean > P0440 EVAP Emission Contr...
• A suggestion that worked well...
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Schmitz
  Wed, 24 May 2000 11:22:55 -0700
  ...Then, I reinstalled them and trimmed off any excess. What seems to work well is heating them up so they are soft, stretching them...
• Re: sliding door
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 5 May 2019 14:50:43 +0000
  ...If this comes loose, the door won't open.  Remove the trim panel on the inside of the door and it should be obvious...
• Re: Radius rod question?
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 May 2012 19:33:52 -0700
  ...The end of the rod is not smooth, it is like a rough casting, roughly trimmed. No sign of spot weld. alistair On 2012...
• Re: [WetWesties] Saw a Westie getting loaded onto a flatbed today....
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 19 Sep 2011 18:48:19 -0700
  ...IIRC that one had some sort of trim strip on or painted on the 'belt line' along the sides. Maybe parked there for a...
• Brown Window Crank
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Tue, 12 Apr 2011 10:39:04 -0700
  ...even has the shiny chrome trim rings! Haven't seen one of these in years. Not sure what I'm going to do with...
• 88 GL FS
  Historical mailing list - Mbunwe, Fred
  Wed, 10 Feb 1999 00:22:00 -0500
  ...I have 4 vehicles insured and my wife would like for me to trim it down to 2 So the first victim is this...
• Re: [General Q/A] re: Champagne westy
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 13 May 2001 11:54:50 EDT
  ...all the time - or > something else? > > it was just an upgraded trim line. they sold them from the beginning model year, as with all...
• Door Lock in handle Q?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Wed, 12 Jan 2005 06:53:37 -0500
  ...pulled the handles and the wiper arms prep them for some trim paint by sem and wanted to pull the lock/tumble part. not...
• Re: window trim optional?
  Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:05:29 -0700
  R & R wrote: > Is there a "modern" power plant conversion that will > give me the "advertised" 45 MPG fuel economy I'm no engineer...
• Re: What's to cold to camp?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Foss - Shazam
  Wed, 21 May 2008 23:53:47 -0700
  Which poster might you be responding to ? tTere's more than one person who commented, and with your fully trimmed post - can't tell...
• Vanagons wrecking in Edmonton, Alberta
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 5 Nov 2008 12:56:12 -0700
  Ed Laroche in the Edmonton area replied to my ad in Kijiji wanting some trim parts. He said that he had several vans which...
• Re: Shrinking parts OR expanding wood ?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Sat, 30 Aug 1997 03:35:26 -0400
  ...Jim McCarthy > '87Westy, Somerville, MA > > > >Is anyone else experiencing shinking plastic trim pieces on their Westfalia > >interiors. It seems that around all the openings...
• Re: [VanDwellers] Re: City dwelling in a VW Westfalia
  Historical mailing list - George Wietor
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:33:23 -0800
  ...Sonja __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (12) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Please trim...
• Bad Posting Style
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Thu, 16 Jul 1998 13:45:21 -0700
  ...With about a second of trimming, this posting could easily have contained only 5 lines: > From: John S. Cronin: > European cars meet or exceed...