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• "Hankerin' for fiberglass Carat Trim & Bumpers"
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 17:46:07 EST
  Thats right folks, I'm going public with my "unnatural" desires to update my 87 Westi with all the late model exterior trim, including...
• Re: MODERATOR Trimming replies was Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 22:59:33 -0400
  Jake, trim that up next time. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Jake de Villiers Sent...
• pop top canvas install, please help
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Tue, 16 Mar 2004 13:30:43 -0800
  ...Anyway, the welting around the ends of the canvas does it just go around the inside of the aluminum trim that screws down to...
• Re: radio whine - success, failure, success
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 13 Apr 2011 20:20:56 -0400
  ...If you don't, don't expect any more attention to filtering than to antenna trim. If there's a trimmer it may be...
• Re: Window weatherstip question - 84 westy
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 2 Oct 2004 19:49:55 -0400
  ...Actually the chrome trim is a separate part number from the scraper itself. So if you order the scraper that accepts the chrome trim...
• Desperately searching for trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Kk Al
  Tue, 7 Mar 2017 17:55:53 -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...
• interior trim - where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Adams
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 13:03:24 -0700
  I've emailed a few companies about the interior trim on the Westy. Specifically, when I open the hatch, the trim on the underside...
• Fw: Name of fuel filler trim thingy majig
  Historical mailing list - Ryan Shawley
  Tue, 22 Aug 2006 20:19:49 -0400
  ...Name of fuel filler trim thingy majig > What would be the proper name of the black trim piece that goes around the > fuel filler...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 07:48:12 -0500
  At 08:20 PM 12/17/2008, Jim Arnott wrote... >Please folks, trim the excess off. AND STOP TOP-POSTING like noobs. (not you...
• Fiberglass Bumpers and Trim For sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 2002 14:09:21 EST
  ...It would also be > i have a few fiberglass front bumpers, and some side rocker trim moulding, too.. (actually i have an entire set...
• Re: Vanagon Painting and Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 11:56:39 -0800
  ...2) Window Noise, Trim. I plan to replace the window trim and have found 2 sources for the parts (see below). Van Caf� has...
• which adhesive for gutter trim
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 00:41:00 EDT
  Which adhesive should I use to install the front pillar chrome, or in my case black front pillar molding trim? I've got the...
• Race Trim Oil Cooler Systems
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Michael Gronski
  Wed, 9 Aug 2000 14:40:48 -0400
  I was thinking about installing a 96 plate Race Trim Oil Cooler that mounts via an oil filter bypass. Has anyone installed one? Is...
• Re: Need power window switch trim.
  Historical mailing list - il cikaspers
  Tue, 25 Jun 2002 20:13:39 -0700
  ...bill >Anyone have a power window switch trim piece for the passenger side? Don't >need the switch. > >TIA > >Tom >'71 Westy, '85 Westy...
• Re: windshield replacement
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Mon, 22 Mar 2010 13:49:01 -0700
  The all black trim is fine....I bought mine from Bus Depot to replace the plastic chrome trimmed version which I really did not...
• Re: Restoring Westy cabinet edge pieces
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 16 Jul 2012 04:53:32 -0400
  ...This van had lived a long time in the sun and > heat of eastern Oregon, and all of the plastic trim was hard and...
• Re: Window Trim Install - Details & MisInfo in Archives
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 03:24:10 EDT
  ...t overcome the distraction of the brown oxidized (actually probably UV radiation degradation of the clear plastic overcoat) trim strips. Good luck, Frank Grunthaner
• Fiberglass bumpers and body trim for sale
  Historical mailing list - NA NA
  Tue, 5 Jun 2001 11:17:20 -0700
  ...front and rear fiberglass bumpers (if rears, specify which piece you need, the rears consist of 3 pieces) some misc rocker trim . email w...
• Re: early bus parts for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Jun 1996 22:43:21 -0400
  ...I have at least one full set of corner window belt line trim...maybe two. Also have Corner window, glass and other misc. parts...
• Re: Window Seal / Scraper options?
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Mon, 16 Mar 2015 08:16:48 -0400
  ...The outers are different if you have the chrome trim around the windows. The scraper seal that is made for the chrome trim must...
• Vanagon Painting and Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Paul Terry
  Sun, 29 Oct 2006 13:58:02 -0500
  ...2) Window Noise, Trim. I plan to replace the window trim and have found 2 sources for the parts (see below). Van Caf� has...
• Re: Desperately searching for trim piece
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 8 Mar 2017 10:19:02 -0800
  ...Desperately searching for trim piece >> >> We are in the process of restoring our 87 syncro and have a few pieces we >> can not find...
• Re: rear valence trim?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 2 Sep 2010 20:03:54 -0700
  ...rear valence trim? While under the van recently replacing my O2 sensor, I noticed four factory holes in the bottom edge of the rear...
• Re: Window rubber trim alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 21:20:41 -0700
  --- Jason Kirk <Gojira@ADELPHIA.NET> wrote: > I've been wondering about the effects of removing the trim > altogether. > Is there any danger of leakage...
• Grille Restoration
  Historical mailing list - Mark Smith
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 13:34:46 EDT
  Has anyone out there tried to restore the chrome trim around an 86-91 grille? The black part of my grille looks fine just...
• Re: What is that strip?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 18:25:59 -0400
  ...You will note that I advised against removing the trim from the stock window rubber.
• Re: Window Seals
  Historical mailing list - Thom Fitzpatrick
  Tue, 17 Jan 1995 15:26:45 -0800 (PST)
  ...It won't leak though. > >er ah be careful bunkie... > >That funny little trim strip is a compression device that keeps the rubber >window...
• Re: interior trim - where to get?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 20:56:59 EST
  ...it's standard countertop edge trim. chris
• Re: trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Josh Greenberg
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 09:43:49 -0700
  ...s a fair amount of cash for a small piece of trim. http://www.gowesty.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=gw...
• Re: Window molding
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 12:14:23 EST
  ...What are these trim strips made of in your experience and why remove them if they are not rusting? >> the plastic trim window moulding...
• WTB Piece of Carat lower trim
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Mon, 17 Mar 2003 21:59:56 EST
  ...One of the things I need is one piece of lower body trim, the piece that fits between the sliding door and the rear...
• Re: Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:31:30 +0000
  I went to the dealer, bought two new trim strips for about $10. Switched from the "chrome" to the "black" ones. The new ones...
• trim(ming) party (martha's)
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Dec 1995 21:49:19 -0800
  This is for the (tree) trimming party, December 15th (Friday), at 5 p.m. on. We're getting a good response so far. But...
• Re: Non-extreme makeover, driveway edition (with pix)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:33:45 -0400
  ...The black window trim treatment looks a lot more up-to-date, esp. on vehicles in the late-model gray or blue colours. Happy...
• Re: Fixing the trim
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 25 Mar 2013 22:40:07 -0700
  ...Have you tackled the inside curve trim? I have some shrinking away from entrance to cubbies. I've done the outside edges, but not...
• Re: Outside trim panel - 1990 Carat
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 17:43:12 -0400
  ...Need the short trim panel, right side, goes between the the right rear wheel and the door. Prefer dark blue. Any vw never painted...
• Front table trim?
  Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
  Wed, 15 May 2002 10:59:59 -0700
  ...Does anyone know of a mail order source for the grey table trim? Lloyd in Eureka, Calif
• Re: Was: Middle Seat Shoulder Belts (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 15:55:01 -0400
  ...but the front edge of the hole is 203mm (8in) below the top edge of of the luggage area trim panel, while the rear...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Marshall
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 22:59:18 -0500
  ...Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!! > > > > > > > FWIW: > > > > > > The glass repair shops say, and I believe them, that the trim is > required > > to...
• Thinking about all our north-eastern list members...
  Historical mailing list - ed donnen
  Tue, 30 Oct 2012 09:43:07 -0400
  ...I took the precaution two years ago of really trimming back some trees around the place, especially marking those "widow makers". My neighbor had...
• Automatic 3-Point Left Center Seat Belt, Retrofit Installation
  Historical mailing list - Subject: Automatic 3-Point Left Center Seat Belt, Retrofit Installation
  April 30, 1991
  ...but the front edge of the hole is 216mm (8-1/2in) above the bottom edge of the trim panel, while the rear edge...
• Re: Fixing the trim
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:55:21 -0700
  ...Fixing the trim > > Nice work Jarrett. > > Have you tackled the inside curve trim? I have some shrinking away from > entrance to cubbies. I've...
• Re: interior trim - where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 14:29:28 -0800
  ...Keith Adams wrote: > > I've emailed a few companies about the interior trim on the Westy. > Specifically, when I open the hatch, the trim...
• Re: interior trim - where to get?
  Historical mailing list - Caston/Payne
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 18:55:10 -0500
  At 1:03 PM -0700 2/9/2000, Keith Adams wrote: >I've emailed a few companies about the interior trim on the Westy...
• Re: Mini-Projects. Tinting (and black screens)
  Historical mailing list - Greg Morrison
  Fri, 2 Jul 1999 14:58:54 EDT
  ...I also popped out the bright white screens and their frames and sprayed them with MarHyde Trim Black paint. Highly recommended - looks great, eleminates...
• Wanted: rear table + misc. for '84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Karl M
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 15:18:42 -0400
  I'm still searching for a (tan, brown trim) rear table, one brown knob, side mudflap for propane tank, and an rear lid interior...
• Re: Cruising Speed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:55:55 -0500
  ...Sucks, cuz I am too tired after fixing mower, mowing lawn, fixing trimmer, trimming lawn, borrowing shrub trimmer, shrubbing lawn, fixing extension cord, blowing...
• 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...
• Re: Fixing the trim
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 08:45:35 -0700
  ...Fixing the trim Nice work Jarrett. Have you tackled the inside curve trim? I have some shrinking away from entrance to cubbies. I've...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Ron Schlamp
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 18:12:33 -0600
  ...Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!! > FWIW: > > The glass repair shops say, and I believe them, that the trim is required to...
• Re: edging
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 14:23:00 -0500
  > Wow, I've never seen that edging from anyone before! I ordered door trim from > Europe recently, and it came in about four weeks...
• Gluing rubber interior trim back on.
  Historical mailing list - Luke Bakken
  Mon, 18 Oct 2010 14:22:30 -0700
  Hey everyone, I've got some of my gray, rubber interior trim that refuses to stay in the groove in the particle board where...
• Re: Nasty window rubber fake chrome trim inserts (phew!!:<)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 1997 23:51:27 -0400 (EDT)
  ...spaces and freezing??? >> I guess you could always run a bead of black silicone window caulk in the groove left by the trim. chris
• window trim
  Historical mailing list - Gary
  Sat, 4 Jul 1998 13:35:48 -0700
  Is the chrome-plastic, outside window trim in the rubber gasket around the windows on a Vanagon functional, or only for looks? Mine has...
• Re: Westy interior trim available?
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Mon, 12 Oct 1998 23:11:57 -0600
  Karl Mullendore wrote: > > I'm restoring yet another ' 87 Westy,and am wondering if anyone has a source > for the ' T ' shaped trim that...
• Window Rust-Not ready to paint
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:54:03 -0500
  ...Can I put an oversized rubber windshield trim in to 'cover' the repair until paitning and OEM trim replaced? thanks. Michael in San Antonio...
• Outside Sliding handle Confusion
  Historical mailing list - karen davis
  Mon, 14 Jul 2003 19:29:24 +0000
  ...I just borrowed someone's Bentley and it shows it should have seal, trim ring, and spacer. When I took my out, I only...
• lady needs help fitting bra ... :)
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Fri, 08 Mar 96 18:34:01 CST
  ...How didja get the lower hooker thingy past the trim and the door rubber!? that's the only piece that won't go. The...
• WTB: Side Trim for '65 Deluxe
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 18 Nov 1995 11:01:46 GMT
  Looking for side trim (the aluminum stuff) for a '65 Microbus Deluxe. We're missing pieces for the side doors and for the front...
• Re: Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 07:46:52 -0400
  ...Myself I have tryed both ways to install the trim. Having the same results I must thank you for speaking form "true experience". This...