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• Re: Desperately searching for trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 8 Mar 2017 09:05:04 -0800
  ...We are looking for the siding door upper right corner trim piece. See the pic linked here https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByeFv4TxLdX3X1U1dDJTcjRUaDA...
• Re: Closet door mod
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 2 Feb 2025 14:50:58 -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...
• 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...
• Window switch retainer
  Historical mailing list - John Patton
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 02:57:21 -0400
  ...retainer that holds the two window switches in the driver's door panel. Do these switches come with the square retainer trim ? Regards, John
• 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: 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...
• SOLVED:early westy replacement trim
  Historical mailing list - Sean Garrett
  Thu, 5 Sep 2002 08:46:28 -0700
  ...of the cabinets where a door would be. It is a little wide but after installation can be trimmed with a razor knife. I...
• Re: Stripping '87 Westy to paint
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Mon, 16 Jun 2014 13:37:04 -0400
  If the strip your referring to is this http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1327_618/door-pillar-gutter-trim-left-right...
• Re: Vanagon sound system question (sorry no discussion of freedom of speech)
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sun, 28 Nov 2004 21:30:35 -0600
  ...I find that when the system >(700 watts or so) is cranked, the door flaps a bit. The carat type bumper >extension trim on...
• Re: Westy Rear Closet Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 26 Nov 2005 06:16:36 EST
  ...http://photos.yahoo.com/neeemo I used a matching door from under the sink and trimmed it with plastic trim from Go Westy. Tom...
• How to remove door part
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Tue, 5 Nov 2013 12:36:35 -0500
  ...drivers side interior door panel of my '84 Westfalia, but I'm stumped on how to pull the plastic trim of the release mechanism...
• FS, vanagon carpet, curtain set, wheels, hubcaps, seats, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 Jan 2001 17:19:30 EST
  ...specify yr and trans type. -vanagon wheelcovers -stainless steel trim rings for vanagon for use w/ chrome moonie hubcaps -tan curtain set for vanagon...
• Re: Need advice for stripping parts
  Historical mailing list - hunnam
  Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:07:46 +1000
  ...I assume you are referring to the plastic fasteners holding the mbf door panels to the doorframe. If they are the original VW fasteners...
• Re: Drivers Side Door Lock Modification
  Historical mailing list - Mark Keller
  Fri, 19 Jan 2001 17:41:33 -0700
  I had a look at my spare door lock, 90-91, to by pass this feature trim off , a la dremel, the end of...
• Re: Help! ... middle seat removal...'85 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - John Clavin
  Wed, 24 May 2000 23:25:39 -0500
  ...Open the side sliding door and remove the metal door jam trim on the floor that holds the carpet down. Then carefully lift the...
• seeking lower dash panel/selling closet door and vents
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Wed, 4 Jul 2012 13:27:05 -0600
  ...Also I am selling a tan closet door with hinges, latch and plastic trim. Fits 85 Westfalia, with angled lower edge. And two brown...
• Re: Window Seals
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Mon, 8 Aug 2011 13:52:05 -0700
  ...The seals are made to allow for the chrome trim on the front doors.� The 91 never had this trim and it is not...
• Re: Can I convert my power windows to manual?
  Historical mailing list - John Reddick
  Mon, 23 Apr 2007 23:21:22 -0400
  ...already there, it is just covered with trim. All of the holes for manual, automatic everything are in every late model door card. John
• Re: window trim strip substitute?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:45:10 -0500
  ...The front door seal also did not have the metal trim. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On...
• Re: sliding door handle
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sun, 23 Jan 2011 20:50:09 -0800
  ...I've been using a trimmed '85 handle on my '81 for a year or two. IIRC the newer handle is shorter. (the newer...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 18:45:56 -0700
  ...advice about getting that door off, taking care not to > break any > of the plastic clips, using a trim removal tool to keep from...
• WTB brown Weekender rear cabinet door
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Fri, 3 Aug 2007 12:50:53 -0700
  Hi all, On Malcolm's recommendation, I've started to look for a Weekender rear cabinet door, with the hinges, latch and trim, in...
• Re: Trim for door underside?
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 10:37:13 -0700
  ...can't > hold the door at the same time. > > Is there some kind of pre-fabbed rubber or vinyl trim strip that can be...
• 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...
• Wet Westy
  Historical mailing list - Bob Whitby
  Wed, 10 Jul 2002 11:43:19 -0700
  ...I'm thinking it might be a bad door seal, perhaps the window trim, or maybe a plugged door drain. Any one have similar...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 9 Nov 2009 07:24:11 -0800
  ...the early doors w/o modification. No sign of modification here. So if I got an early handle and its stock trim ring, then...
• Re: Sliding Door Problems
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 16 May 1996 09:22:19 -0500
  ...Once the cover piece is off, removal of the door (for me) goes like this: While making sure the door doesn't fall on...
• Re: Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:03:02 -0400
  Also used for rain water flow, to avoid getting in the van front door when opened. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Restoring Westy cabinet edge pieces
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:00:43 -0700
  ...shrunk so badly the doors couldn't be shut. It worked really well and was easy to do! These trim pieces are a thermoplastic...
• Re: edging
  Historical mailing list - Jon VO
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:26:15 -0700
  ...It cost me about $50 for two one meter long pieces of door edge trim. I have one left over if anyone wants it...
• '56 Kombi Resto Progress
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 16 Dec 1995 18:22:46 -0800 (PST)
  ...D'oh! Anyway, its nigh impossible to close the doors now, they are so tight. I had to trim the cargo door rubber in...
• Re: Sliding door, Rail, Upper, Trim, Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 12:55:32 -0700
  ...Sliding door, Rail, Upper, Trim, Rubber > > > > > > > Thanks for all the responses! > > > > > > Now that I know I should be able to reinstall it, I need...
• FS: westy left rear cabinet with BIG door from westy weekender
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 12:52:05 EDT
  ...westy left rear cabinet from westy weekender with BIG door in the face of it.. fits all westy GL's.. this is the one...
• Trim Panel
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 4 Feb 2000 16:10:01 -0600
  I am shopping for a trim panel for my "88GL. If you would kindly go to the following website you will see a picture...
• 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: Sliding door panel
  Historical mailing list - Jfp w/2 wbxs
  Fri, 7 Jun 2002 17:56:05 +0000
  Hi, Do you mean elaborate on Warwick NY, the '86 Syncro sale, the dead rodent smell or the needed trim panel? Regards, John _________________________________________________________________ Join...
• Re: Shrinking parts
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 10:58:31 -0700
  ...The trim in that opening has shrunk also. My playhouse '80 Westi's has shrunk enough to prevent the door from closing. If the...
• Re: Window switch retainer
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 8 Jul 2001 11:30:50 -0700
  ...retainer that holds the two window switches in the driver's > door panel. 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
  ...their unmistakable aroma! I'm shopping for a > good condition sliding door trim panel in blue. Got one? > > Regards, John > > _________________________________________________________________ > Send and receive Hotmail...
• 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...
• Asking again for middle seat armrest plastic cap
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 5 Jan 2014 11:22:00 -0600
  ...plastic trim cap that hides the hole in the armrest on a westy middle seat, the one you see with the door open. Prefer...
• 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: Where to get A-pillar Molding / was Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 1 Jul 2010 07:28:23 -0400
  ...Are these strictly for trim, or do the act to seal the gap at the front of the door and reduce wind noise? My...
• trim painting
  Historical mailing list - Damian Shaw
  Thu, 10 May 2001 13:06:20 -0600
  I've heard a lot of questions about painting trim on VWs lately. (Mirrors, door handles, etc). I have done this successfully many times...
• Re: Sliding Door Handle Part?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Sun, 8 Nov 2009 21:48:15 -0700
  ...the door. The Seal clearly does not have any kind of "lip" > that could form the ring I'm seeing. > > The Trim Ring looks...
• Wtb; tan door panels
  Historical mailing list - Craig Cowan
  Sun, 22 Jun 2014 08:24:49 -0400
  ...the first thing I need is a sliding door interior panel in the tan delux trim, for an 87 vanagon gl. I only have...
• 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...
• Vanagon S - any one else have one of these?
  Historical mailing list - CHRIS STANN
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 19:28:42 -0500
  ...It has the GL trim door panels, corduroy-trimmed seats and the GL-style front seats with armrests and factory tinted windows. The unusual...
• Re: Air recirculator
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Sun, 3 Feb 2019 20:36:10 +0100
  ...VW didn´t bother changing the door trim panels, so they just blocked off the vents with that black tape. Regards Raimund Am 03...
• Re: Trim for door underside?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:39:59 -0700
  ...can't > hold the door at the same time. > > Is there some kind of pre-fabbed rubber or vinyl trim strip > that can be...
• Re: Door Speakers, Cleaning Inst. Panel
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Fri, 5 Jun 1998 10:50:40 -0500
  Yow can fit 6.5" in 2 places in the doors. they will fit in the original 4" wells (you can use 2 holes...
• Re: Door window scrapers
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:52:32 -0500
  ...Does anyone have a lead on those trim strips that go over that little fin right in front of the door? Both of mine...
• window crank
  Historical mailing list - Bill N
  Sun, 28 Apr 2002 14:13:08 -0700
  ...on the front doors is held on by a plastic piece that snaps in and also serves as the trim. I need one of...
• doors
  Historical mailing list - Leon Korkin
  Wed, 28 May 2003 10:25:03 -0700
  Vanagoners, I got few 85 Westy cabinet doors with brown trim to give away. Including all hinges and latches and even 2 frames. 2...
• Fwd: Window rubber trim alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Roy Olynick
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 22:20:45 -0500
  Begin forwarded message: > > So to fix this I bought a couple packages of black window/door screen > rubber > flexible molding...the kind you roll...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 23:47:56 -0500
  ...Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > what is the window screen door stuff that we can use to > replace > > > the > > > > strips, > > > > > brand...
• Re: Window Molding - Sides and Front 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:20:15 -0400
  ...home door screen spline, or you can replace the rubber gaskets with ones that don't accept the trim. The original trim for the...
• for sale: aero fiberglass bumper upgrade package for vanagon - fits ALL vans
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 12:00:41 EDT
  ...doors. works on ANY year vanagon. has brackets also. update your early vanagon with a newer looking aero bumper $200 for bumper w/ trim...
• Re: Desperately searching for trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Wed, 8 Mar 2017 09:45:52 -0800
  ...can not find. > > We are looking for the siding door upper right corner trim piece. > > See the pic linked here > https://drive.google.com...
• Re: Coverting to Fiberglass Bumpers & Trim;
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 07:11:36 -0700
  ...Tom F. --- "John C." <Trvlr2001@AOL.COM> wrote: > Hi All, > As the subject sez, I'm Converting (in Utah yet) > to Fiberglass Bumpers & Trim...