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• Re: Need westy electrical outlet faceplate
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:28:20 -0700
  ...ones that more or less match the panels, rather than the trim - I went for a GFCI plug at the same time. toodle pip...
• Instrument cluster lenses
  Historical mailing list - BRENT CHRISTENSEN
  Thu, 27 Jan 2000 13:00:57 -0800
  ...probing it with an exacto blade, I actually removed a perfect trimming from a previous driver's finger nail, along with some other tid...
• Re: Window Chrome Inserts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Jun 2000 12:20:52 EDT
  ...you'd spend $100 for that?? just pull them out and fuggedabout it! looks better w/o trim anyway, and it doesnt leak. chris
• Re: more vanagon parts For sale
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Danrich
  Thu, 9 Nov 2000 16:55:26 -1000
  ...more vanagon parts For sale for sale: -misc vanagon wheelcovers and trim rings -vanagon windshields -2 person westy middle seat -3 person passenger middle...
• Re: Rear heater core
  Historical mailing list - Tom Stone
  Wed, 31 Oct 2001 23:25:10 EST
  ...I had to trim the plastic fan housing a bit to make it fit. Tom '71 Westy, '85 Westy, '91 Carat [text/html]
• Front wheel squeak
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 14:43:22 -0700
  ...Anybody had a similiar problem? I looked in the archives and one said taking off the trim rings cured his problem, but it didn...
• Adventurewagen Hi-top camper for sale
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 13:18:45 -0400
  ...Runs and drives great, heads have been done, everything works! Very unique camper, teak trim and wood cabinets, parquet wood floor, real electric fridge...
• Wanted: Westy sink / refer cabinet only
  Historical mailing list - G. Chapman
  Fri, 24 May 2002 16:55:27 -0400
  ...Preferably in the white/grey trim series. I'm assuming the cabinet can be taken apart and shipped (I'm on the West Coast...
• Re: gas tank and jump seat questions
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Sun, 29 Dec 2002 21:30:43 EST
  ...them in half when something gets snagged on the plastic. >> Those trim pieces are not made of plastic. Deb, you most likely need to...
• Re: parts
  Historical mailing list - Leon
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 11:34:34 -0700
  ...complete rebuilt with almost new CV boots)for AT axles. NEED: trim piece for water tank water level/battery charge LED panel. Will ship...
• Re: 1991 Vangon GL
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 8 Mar 2008 09:56:27 +0000
  ...Should there be trim cladding in the middle & not the front & rear? The way the pictures are, it's hard to see if the...
• Re: Yakima cross bars alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:59:47 -0600
  ...Are most of you using the 58" or 66" lengths? I bought 72" that I will trim, but just curious as to what is...
• Re: Fwd: Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
  Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:10:18 -0800
  po' jim there aint no respect for the man even when he aint the man simply standin in for the man po' jim -- roger...
• Fender Flares for Syncro 16 - Anyone got Part numbers?
  Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
  Thu, 4 Jul 2002 10:04:20 -0400
  I was wondering if syncro 16 fender flares fit non-syncros (assuming you trim the rear wheel opening as David described) or does the...
• Re: Stripping '87 Westy to paint
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:21:01 -0700
  ...Is this normal? >> c) While the trim on the front of the passenger door window came off >> easily, that over the sliding door seems...
• Re: Removing reaer window
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 16:31:55 -0400
  ...What all is > >invoved? Removing the (what was once) chrome window trim and carefully > >pyring the seal away, or is that gonna leave me...
• Re: Arduino and Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 08:10:28 -0800
  ...cycle will change based on air flow meter > and O2 sensor trim. > We're looking at the PWM duty cycle of the idle air...
• Re: Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:24:46 -0700
  ...Does anyone have a lead on those trim strips that go > over that little fin right in front of the door? Both of mine...
• Re: Mud Flaps Update
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 2 Dec 1998 21:57:46 EST
  ...also, 87 up wolfsburgs or carats, dont even bother ordering - the fiberglass trim is in the way. but still, a good price , compared to...
• FS: '89 Vanagon Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 5 Oct 2000 23:15:45 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: 14 to 15 inch wheel migration:
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Wed, 22 Nov 2000 11:48:53 -0700
  ...Pat, They'll rub in the front when turning, unless you trim the wheel well opening and bevel the corner of the battery box...
• Re: Trim Levels
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 22:25:37 EST
  Perhaps Chris' description says it all when he said "affectionately called..." I looked through the 87 & 89 dealer brochures including the Wolfsburg insert. I...
• Re: Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Mon, 9 Jul 2001 06:33:15 -0700
  There are probably still a few of the old cans around. The new ones say right on the can that it is CO2. http...
• Parts request? Boost inside
  Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
  Wed, 28 Jan 2009 18:14:59 -0500
  ...something like a .48 turbine housing for decent response/ a 60 trim compressor wheel or T3/T04E or B. Maybe something from a mid...
• Stripping '87 Westy to paint
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Sun, 15 Jun 2014 17:13:20 -0400
  ...Is this normal? c) While the trim on the front of the passenger door window came off easily, that over the sliding door seems...
• Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 24 Mar 2009 09:57:41 -0700
  ...these >> sort od rain deflectors. >> They carrier various lengths which they trimmed and bent to fit just about >> an car right at curbside. >> The...
• UK Slough Swapmeet update
  Historical mailing list
  14 Nov 94 13:35
  ...Front overider tube One rear overider tube (I still need a drivers side (RHD) rear tube!) Front Delux bumper trim (short US spec. ones...
• Re: Pop top Conversions
  Historical mailing list - Florian Speier
  Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:38:52 -0600
  ...otherwise the small hole method as proposed by jordanvw works, but you need to fabricate your own trim and you will have to come...
• Re: Rear hatch opener was Do you use TheSamba?
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Wed, 28 Apr 2021 21:26:55 -0600
  ...https://www.uniwerksdesign.com makes a printed copy of the original tapered trim cover. Looks and works just like factory.
• Re: For Ben T - Where has everyone gone?
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Engel
  Wed, 12 Jun 2019 23:53:42 +0000
  ...Steve Engel87 Syncro GL PS  Remember to trim your posts too! On Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 3:53:35 PM EDT, Sudhir Desai <sudhir...
• Re: Friday Mostly OT: Gmail New look. Set & keep to old?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:57:53 -0700
  ...gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > Not digging this as it makes trimming more of a PITA. > > Any users found a way to set and...
• Re: Front Bumper Removal/Fog Light Install
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:48:33 -0700
  ...The trim is held inplace by a few snaps. Pull off. Press on. That is all there is to it. Onceyou've done that...
• Re: window trim
  Historical mailing list - Undetermined origin c/o LISTSERV administrator
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 14:53:42 EST
  In a message dated 1/12/01 8:41:34 AM Eastern Standard Time, jacreech@visuallink.com writes: > Hey, Chris... Sounds like a good...
• Re: '84 Vanagon GL, camper conversion
  Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
  Thu, 7 Aug 2003 19:38:09 -0400
  ...Really like the wood trim on the inside. The panel under the back seat could use some work on my van and I may...
• Pedro's pop top conversion
  Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:52:48 -0800
  ...A westy ceiling is totally different because they use those laminated wood with beige rubber trim on the edges. I used those rubber trims...
• Re: Painting the black plastic trim on the out side
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Tue, 17 Jan 2017 15:31:29 +0000
  ...Painting the black plastic trim on the out side Need to get the tail lights front turn signals etc  painted this week so can...
• Re: bumpers and tables on vanagon questions
  Historical mailing list - Tim Hannink
  Wed, 15 May 2002 15:37:52 -0400
  ...Both of the two '87's on ebaY look to have chrome window trim, like most of the GL models of that model year...
• Re: WTB: Dash Metal Panel for below windshield...1990 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 10:30:28 -0500
  ...Repair estimate $85.00 Parts $45.00 (bought another trimmer). I just bought a Ryobi 31 cc dual line trimmer with the accessory capabilities...
• RE: How to clean WHITE on a POP top
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 26 Jul 95 13:48:59 EDT
  ...Putting a bead of all weather clear silicone along the edge where the poptop meets the trim keeps water from rusting the embedded clips...
• Re: Door weather stripping question
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Tue, 27 Oct 2015 16:58:37 -0700
  the #14 on this http://www.autostadtwest.com/images/trim.jpg if it's the same as this one form VC where I get...
• Cladding to Panel Clip Bolt Size?
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Fri, 7 Nov 2014 08:57:40 -0800
  ...to keep my 91 Multivan body cladding fixed to the Cladding Trim Panel Clips? Seems I've lost a couple and darn near lost...
• Re: I did it - cut a hole in my tin top
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 25 Jul 2011 16:06:36 -0400
  ...the pop top on the van tomorrow, then do the edge trimming > etc. > > I'll post pics of the hole on my blog ( http...
• Stuck in Homer AK & Need Driver's Side Spindle 84-85
  Historical mailing list - Steve S.
  Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:17:05 -0700
  Mike and Shaun are on an epic trim from Raleigh NC to Alaska and back. They are currently in Homer, Alaska on day 31...
• Re: Removing chrome window trim
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 12:51:37 -0700
  It worked for me. I took mine out 4 or 5 years ago and the windows haven't fallen out yet! =) On Thu, Apr...
• Re: #3(4) VANAGON digest 503
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 26 Jun 1995 01:42:20 -0400
  ...You only have to trim a couple inches off the neck section. Save the carpet and cleans very simply. mike 87 westy sousa
• 1981Vanagon Double Cab Pickup... (fwd)
  Historical mailing list - Bob Hufford
  Tue, 28 Jan 1997 12:06:44 -0600 (CST)
  ...1981Vanagon Double Cab Pickup... *** ----------------------------------------------------------------- *** Per your request... *** We forwarded this classified from EPage (http://ep.com). *** ----------------------------------------------------------------- 1981Vanagon Double Cab Pickup --------------- Has 87' Wolfsburg trim...
• Re: Westy conversion
  Historical mailing list - Chet Douglas
  Wed, 16 Apr 1997 15:49:16 -0700
  ...The hole needs to be finished with some sort of trim (sharp edges). Then mount the new top. I had this done on my...
• Re: Words to avoid, was: Apology for "Jap" comment
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Sun, 19 Dec 1999 22:18:21 -0700
  ...Could somebody help me recall what kind of glue I need? I think it was something like 3M trim adhesive... Thanks, Bill (SE Arizona...
• FS: '89 Vanagon Carat in PA
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Sep 2000 01:34:24 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: Removing reaer window
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 15:22:34 -0500
  ...What all is >>invoved? Removing the (what was once) chrome window trim and carefully >>pyring the seal away, or is that gonna leave me...
• Re: [Syncro] Re: Westy Interior Swap- Rear Seat bolts without welding?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:50:22 -0700
  ...Expect to trim some small spots of the wood so the bed box sits right. The passenger body has sound dampening pads stuck to...
• Re: stock antenna - no AM stations?
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Fri, 23 Sep 2005 16:38:05 -0700
  ...After tuning in the station, take a tiny screwdriver to the antenna trimmer screw and turn it until you can get the station at...
• Re: windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Zolly
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 15:42:05 -0700
  ...windshield replacement > re the rubber seal. > I prefer the look of the plane rubber seal myself, over the chrome trim > version, fwiw. > > for OE...
• Re: cabinet rubber
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 09:15:15
  ...cabinet rubber > > I was wondering if anyone has found a source for the white rubber trim >that goes on all the westy cabinets. All...
• Wrecking Yards in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Mike Finkbiner
  Mon, 13 Mar 2000 16:42:38 GMT
  ...I'm looking for some trim pieces for my '87 Westy, and would like to know what a luggage rack would run. Mine has...
• Thanks
  Historical mailing list - Bob Kelly
  Wed, 12 Jul 2000 08:22:30 -0700
  ...Hard to describe the color but has brown trim and kind of tan. The one in the Westy has a crack. Also want the...
• Diesel heatshield; how necessary?
  Historical mailing list - Rachel Cogent
  Sat, 14 Jul 2001 20:48:09 -0700
  ...I used springs to dampen it but what I really want to do is remove the shield totally or at least trim it down...
• Re: guide piece for sliding window
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 09:18:35 EST
  ...you just have to trim it a bit to fit with a pocketknife. i put the newer ones in my 84 and they work...
• Re: Installing pop top seals
  Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
  Sat, 8 May 2004 18:31:00 -0400
  ...imbedded in the V grove channel. > Much like the push on trim around your inner door seals. > Just pull the old seal off and...
• Re: Okay, now THIS is embarrassing!
  Historical mailing list - Nemo, the Bus Captain
  Sun, 20 May 2012 13:57:18 -0700
  ...Tails, TAILS, PLEASE TRIM YOUR TAILS! No, you aren't out of line. It's ridiculous that the mods have to repeat this endlessly...