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• Re: Bumper Corner Cap
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:33:25 -0700
  ...silver trim paint on front upper grill is a big improvement, as well as yanking off and discarding the faded & yellowed window trim in...
• Re: Has anyone else seen these front bench bulkhead padded vinyl panel?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:05:40 -0800
  ...The very bottom when > > installed has an aluminum > > trim that also holds down the rubber skirt that > > matches the rubber floor covering. > > > > Wondering if...
• Re: List question - Time to reconsider the ban on posting photos?
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Mon, 11 Aug 2014 21:25:00 -0400
  ...So I have trim my replies. ;-) Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia Aug 11, 2014 o godz. 19:06 Todd Last <rubatoguy@COMCAST.NET...
• Re: Need westy electrical outlet faceplate
  Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 18:23:50 -0600
  ...ones that more or less match the panels, rather than the trim - I > went for a GFCI plug at the same time. You can...
• Re: heater flaps (not FLAPS)
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Mon, 25 Oct 1999 02:16:03 EDT
  ...I'm sure that with some trimming this would work for the heater ducts as well. Sean B. '90 V'gon, "Happy Bus"
• FS: '89 Vanagon Carat, Allentown, pa
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Aug 2000 21:45:09 EDT
  for sale: '89 Vanagon Carat, burgundy w/ grey fiberglass lower trim, grey velour int, alloy wheels, loaded, p. windows, p. mirrors, cruise, am/fm...
• Re: Relay question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Fri, 20 Apr 2001 10:53:47 -0600
  ...of the front center ceiling location, it's a snap in replacement for the Vanagon one, but looks better, with snazzy black trim. Larry
• yellow window trim
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Thu, 10 May 2001 20:46:52 -0700
  Here are the images I promised several listees: an image of the front of my bus with the solid window gasket an image of...
• Re: I Need Part Numbers for Jumpseat Parts
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 7 Feb 2002 14:14:52 EST
  ...1/ The side trim pieces which cover the frames of the rear-facing, folding jumpseats 2/ The seat back upholstery for a jumpseat I...
• Re: WTB - 84 Westy D/S Seat
  Historical mailing list - KIM BRENNAN
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 08:56:40 -0700
  ...just pop the rubber >e-brake protector trim off and put it on your pass one.. >
• Re: Blacks and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Sat, 13 Dec 2008 16:14:49 -0500
  Hi Volks, I've seen ben's work in person, and the black trim looks as good as any new car. Look no further...
• Re: Window locking strip trim
  Historical mailing list - FRANK CONDELLI
  Thu, 31 Mar 2022 08:24:07 -0600
  This subject has been hashed out for YEARS ! Remove that trim strip and the window will not fall out ! Nuff said ! It’s decoration...
• Re: Radio problem
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 24 Sep 94 15:09:45 EDT
  ...Also, some radios (typically older ones) have an antenna trimmer > adjustment that tunes the radio to the antenna. Look for a slotted screw > type...
• Re: Where is the water comming from
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 3 Mar 2007 15:41:36 EST
  ...as far as the front windshield seal - if you have the groove for the trim insert, and the insert was removed or missing, then...
• Re: Front rain gutter trip strip question
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Tue, 6 Nov 2012 06:11:51 -0500
  ...If you want chrome ones then go to Go Westy, they have a trim strip that is similar and looks good. I don't...
• Re: What does GL mean?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 01 Apr 1996 06:48:28 GMT
  ...and from another... >Basically, it indicates a higher level of trim. You have caroeted floors >instead if rubber mats, velour or cloth seats instead...
• Re: New scrapers on old vans
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Tue, 16 Dec 2014 07:03:40 -0500
  It's requires you to cut the chrome trim just before the wing window. Van-cafe mentions it's on their Web page. Bill...
• Re: Pasat
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 25 Aug 94 12:48:21 CDT
  ...well, you sure it wasn't 'Carat'?? that's just another name for Higher Prices and Trim Levels. if it really was 'Pasat' (or...
• Re: Vanagon Bra question...
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 20:42:28 -0400
  ...if the bra screen reduce the amount of air flowing into > the radiator? Will trimming the screen off help any? > > Jim > W88kender > Los Angeles
• FS: Late Vanagon rear seats
  Historical mailing list - ok artguy
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 15:00:45 -0600
  I have 2 "captain" style middle seats with head/arm rests, and a matching full back seat in grey velour with black trim that...
• Re: Hurry Folks! The Price Will Go Up If It Runs!!!
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:12:50 +0000
  ...Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message ----- > it must have a eberspacher BA6 gas heater..i see the trim bracket for > it........ > the *only* thing it has...
• Re: For real? (CL listing)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jan 2008 16:36:34 EST
  ...of green a vw color ... > like to see under the interior trim ... > > all '84 up vanagons use a white composite fiberglass engine cover. and...
• Re: IMPORTANT! Stated Value Quote/Vanagon insurance
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 4 Feb 2009 00:59:20 +0000
  ...of treading through the archives with a fervor. http://gerry.vanagon.com/files/auto-insurance-madness.html Bob '87 Syncro Westy ... trim your posts.
• Re: Resealing gas tank
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 25 Aug 2006 16:24:37 -0400
  ...At least we don't drive Trimuphs. * Do ours really require more? I don't realy see too many 15-20 year old vehicles...
• Re: window trim optional?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:40:15 -0500
  ...Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver R & R wrote: > 1) Can I remove the old cracked window trim (spreader), or will water > get in...
• Re: How easy is it to put a poptop into a standard vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Fri, 27 Jul 2007 20:57:23 +0000
  ...Including nicely > finished trim, the work to make a big hole isn't much more, but if you can > get the roof arch out...
• Re: '89 westy w/ subaru motor.. $6400
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:00:34 EST
  ...one year only trim package. but you should know all of this already scott! :) chris
• Re: High beam blue light? P/N
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:01:14 -0700
  ...The legs were NOT as long as the bulb I took out, I trimmed the plastic on the inst cluster so the legs would...
• Audi gauge cluster installation
  Historical mailing list - Randolph Feuerriegel
  Sat, 13 Mar 1999 19:13:35 -0800
  ...I may still use it by trimming one slot off. On the back of the heater panel there are support/flex braces which interfere...
• Re: Torque Converter
  Historical mailing list - kathy jacobs
  Mon, 31 Jul 2000 17:16:54 -0400
  ...Does that need to be trimmed off or can it stay like it is? Kathy Jacobs South Eastern VW Club www.sevwc.com ----- Original...
• FS: '89 Vanagon Carat (weekender)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 27 Oct 2000 03:49:53 EDT
  ...a/c, p/s 2.1L, etc, burgundy w/ silver rocker trim/fiberglasbumpers, alloy wheels, weekender style queensize sofabed, grey velour int, drivers seat...
• Re: Alaska trip tips
  Historical mailing list - Michael Elliott
  Wed, 18 Apr 2007 06:35:20 -0700
  ...off the beaten track? Places a man can get his beard trimmed? -- Mike "Rocket J Squirrel" Elliott 71 Type 2: the Wonderbus 84 Westfalia...
• Re: Brass fuel line sleeve instalation - need installation advice
  Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
  Tue, 22 Apr 2008 08:49:23 -0400
  Trim the pastic line and then give it a try Bob ----- Original Message ----- From: "Giasson, Pascal (DNR/MRN)" <Pascal.Giasson@GNB.CA> To: <vanagon...
• Re: Westfalia Interiors
  Historical mailing list - David Easterwood
  Wed, 12 Jun 1996 10:24:13 -0400
  ...Wood cabinets w/ brass trim. Put into bench seat Kombis. Submarine roof hatch. 1962-63 SO-34 interior. Wood cabinets w/ brass trim. Jump...
• Re: Closet door mod
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 2 Feb 2025 18:02:29 -0500
  ...We are debating cutting the groove on the inside for the trim. My 84 does not have trim. The current opening is nicely done...
• DIY - $5 front door window screens
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Tue, 16 Aug 2011 11:51:31 -0400
  ...notice on the out face the little lip is trimmed to slip into the side rubber channel. http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix...
• Re: FYI, Syncro FS in Northern Ohio
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:08:23 -0500
  ...Anyone have the phone number? That's the problem with top-posters - they never read what they're quoting, let alone trim it... >On...
• Re: Non-extreme makeover, driveway edition (with pix)
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:31:56 -0700
  ...Monday, March 30, 2009, 1:24 PM Looks good Stephen! FWIW, I removed the shrunken, discoloured trim from my windows several years ago and...
• Re: 1971 original windshield wiper length
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 06 May 1995 18:09:22 +0600
  ...They don't hit the rubber trim at the >top, etc. > >Now if I just had about 10 degrees more rotation of the arms...
• put my bentley on a diet!
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Sun, 20 Aug 2000 17:30:27 -0700
  ...Tomorrow I will go to the copy store and have them put a coil binding on my trimmed down Bentley... now about half as...
• Re: TIICO Home Video -> CD
  Historical mailing list - tintman
  Wed, 4 Apr 2001 03:32:59 -0500
  every one he burns ands sends i will match the offer Scott Cedar Rapids IA Trim Tint and Auto Accessories ----- Original Message ----- From: Wes...
• Re: removing side window & saving seals
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Oct 2004 13:43:00 EDT
  ...my feet or something like that... > > pop out ugly faded plastic trim inserts on outside, then start at corner on inside with large flathead...
• Attn: Dometic Experts!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 17:33:28 -0700
  ...Is the 182B supposed to have this piece of trim I'm pointing at? http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/182Atrim.jpg/182Atrim-full;init:.jpg...
• Re: failing brown plastic parts in early vanagons was: Re: pick n pull
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Fri, 4 Apr 2008 15:34:43 -0500
  Mike, Do you think the satin espresso a good match even for the brown trim in my '86 weekender? -Jeff Mike Collum wrote: > In...
• Re: Trim for door underside?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:37:13 -0700
  ...time. > > Is there some kind of pre-fabbed rubber or vinyl trim strip that can be > applied there to reduce the scratch potential? > > -- RJS...
• Re: Skylight Screen Adhesive
  Historical mailing list - coyote
  Wed, 9 Sep 1998 13:36:21 -0700
  ...The >archives suggest using 3M Fast Tack Trim Adhesive. How has this worked for >fellow list members? Any other suggestions? It's worked *for...
• Re: Electric window inop (syncro westy)
  Historical mailing list - Tyrone L. Greene
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:55:32 +0000
  ...window stopped working, I've pulled the trim off, > inspected the wiring, tested the switch. Everything looks fine, but still no > up and down...
• VINYLEX?
  Historical mailing list - Fred Brittain
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 20:09:16 -0600
  Yo Listees, I just applied Vinylex to tires, plastic bumpers and trim on my 89 Tungsten gray Westy. It looks great. Product is made...
• Pop-top seals and headlight covers
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Dawson
  Thu, 21 Oct 1999 01:23:19 EDT
  Hi all, Can anyone tell me if the pop-top seal and luggage rack trim offered by the busdepot have an outside lip along...
• Re: Fixing polyethylene
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Tue, 30 May 2000 10:42:34 -0500
  ...This is an adhesive made for automotive trim, and is weather proof. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Beierl" <dbeierl@ibm.net> Way cool! Finding...
• Re: Wheel arch trim in US?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 09:00:11 EST
  I have a set of the Winkler fiberglass wheel arch extensions. I have only one set and when they are gone I am not...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 18:35:16 -0500
  The screen door/window beading is actually called "spline". Any reputable hardware/home builder type of store carries it. I used a length of...
• anybodying parting a bus... in need a fuel filler assembly
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Wed, 13 Feb 2008 18:50:45 -0800
  ...Meaning, the plastic bevel / trim piece, cap, tube, seals, gaskets, screws, etc. thanks matt "may the four winds blow you safely home" ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for...
• Re: aux. battery
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 11 Nov 1996 17:18:43 -0500
  ...Trim away corner of swivel base for drivers seat so that seat can still turn without hitting the battery (you trim the right rear...
• Syncro 16 fender flares - Anyone got Part numbers?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Sun, 30 Jun 2002 09:45:21 -0400
  Will these syncro 16 fender flares fit on a non-syncro (assuming you trim the rear wheel opening as David described) or does the...
• Re: 1.9 WBX cooling system repair
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 7 Oct 2006 10:57:16 -0400
  On my '84, when that nipple broke off, I trimmed the support web under where the nipple was then got a piece of brass...
• Re: Sliding door lower track repair
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Tue, 12 Feb 2019 13:39:31 -0500
  ...feasible to lay/glue a piece of stainless steel sheet metal trimmed > to size in there for the bearing to roll on? > > Thanks for...
• Re: Plastic Back to Black?
  Historical mailing list - Pat Spragge
  Thu, 30 Aug 2018 09:21:22 -0700
  ...N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> I use this in everything plastic and black... >> >> https://www.amazon.com/Forever-Black-Bumper-Trim-Dye/dp/B000FOIJXQ >>
• Re: Front Heater Box Plastic Type
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Mon, 17 Feb 2014 17:36:00 -0800
  If no one knows do a burn test on a small piece you can trim off somewhere: http://www.northwestpolymers.ca/index.php?option...
• Trimming replies on iPhones
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 6 Mar 2013 00:56:23 -0500
  Karl Wolz and I have established that on an iPhone you can select desired text in a message before hitting Reply, and (only) it...