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• Re: Trim piece?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Tue, 21 May 2013 11:06:22 -0700
  Perhaps the floor of one of the small cabinets below the table? The grey trim sounds incorrect, but ... Karl Wolz Sent from my electronic...
• Re: Black interior door handle trim plate.
  Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
  Tue, 20 Sep 2022 08:55:33 -0400
  ...Also a pair of finger > scuff guards that go with the trim plates. > > Has anyone got extras of these they would dispose of? > > Thanks! >
• Re: VW driver side window crank?
  Historical mailing list - jennifer rabbitt
  Thu, 23 Apr 2015 10:47:09 -0700
  ...I'm sure it's a trim/ seal thing. jen 🐰 > On Apr 23, 2015, at 3:37 AM, William Monk <billmonk@gmail.com> wrote...
• Sagging AC cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Steven Johnson
  Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:17:54 -0700
  Hey all, All the talk about the trim strips for the cabinets has got me thinking about how my AC cabinet has been sagging...
• Needed Source for 14" chrome beauty trim rings
  Historical mailing list - T Collins
  Mon, 24 May 2010 13:28:27 -0400
  Hello Volks, Anyone have sources for chrome beauty trim rings for the stock 14" wheels on our vanagons? I am in need of replacing...
• Black plastic grille and trim on Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Jim Perrin
  Mon, 7 Aug 2000 10:10:36 EDT
  Several years ago I read an article or note about how to restore the appearance of flat black trim on Vanagons, such as the...
• WTB 7" Round Headlight trim rings.
  Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
  Mon, 3 Mar 2003 17:38:04 -0500
  I am looking for a pair of good, used trim rings for the 7" round headlights (Vanagon 80-85). If you need to sell...
• trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Ron Komoroski
  Thu, 20 Mar 2003 23:43:31 -0500
  All, Cleaning up the '87 westy after camping in it at Daytona bike week, I noticed a missing piece of trim. It is the...
• MODERATOR Trimming replies was Re: temp sensors?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Wed, 5 Aug 2009 13:22:13 -0400
  On Fri, Jul 17, 2009 at 9:04 PM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote: > PLEASE!!!!!!! > > Trim the replies. At 10:37 AM 7...
• Re: Window rubber trim alternatives
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 20 Jun 2004 07:10:43 -0500
  I pulled the trim from the windows on my van and the stuff just broke up in to dozens of pieces it was so...
• Re: window rubber: removing those unsightly plastic thingies
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 17 Jan 1995 10:47:45 -0800 (PST)
  I seem to remember reading a description along with photos and a diagram of the installation of those "in the rubber" trim bits. I...
• filler neck R&R Re: Gas tank install driving me nuts!!
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 24 Oct 2006 14:25:07 EDT
  ...the trim piece and body both have "teeth" and you have to turn it to "unlock" them.. chris
• Re: Looking For A Westy Interior
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:34:10 -0800
  I thought our own Jeff Schwaia sold the trim at www.vanagonparts.com On Mon, Nov 30, 2009 at 11:18 PM, Varotto Hugo...
• Door vents and shrinking parts
  Historical mailing list - STEVEN G WACKER
  Sat, 30 Aug 1997 08:33:08 -0700
  ...The gap in the trim on the table is there so you know where the milk your kid spills will exit the table and...
• Re: Shrinking Parts
  Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
  Sat, 30 Aug 1997 10:58:28 -0400
  ...The idea someone had of glueing in pieces to fill in the gaps sounds fine but where can we get the pieces of trim...
• window trim and carpet question
  Historical mailing list - Ed DeBolt
  Fri, 23 Aug 2002 13:52:42 -0700
  I just removed the side chrome window trim on my 87 and it looks 100% better. I know I can't take the trim...
• Re: Window Molding - Sides and Front 84 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 10:20:15 -0400
  ...The original trim for the side windows is different from the windshield. I see that GoWesty is out of the replacement trim. Here is...
• Painting Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Mark Smith
  Mon, 24 Jul 2000 09:30:46 EDT
  I tried the painting approach on my window trim this past weekend. Masking does take patience, about 15 minutes per window, but painting is...
• Re: trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Fri, 21 Mar 2003 16:37:10 -0700
  > Since we're on the topic, what's a good adhesive for attaching these trim > pieces? I replaced mine several years ago and used...
• part name needed.
  Historical mailing list - Ki
  Thu, 20 Nov 2003 14:43:01 -0800
  ...i'm assuming the molding is the chrome trim adn the seal is the rubber that keeps the water out and is attached to...
• window trim optional?
  Historical mailing list - R & R
  Tue, 18 Jul 2006 10:43:40 -0400
  1) Can I remove the old cracked window trim (spreader), or will water get in around the rubber and cause rust? 2) I'm...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Thu, 18 Dec 2008 05:44:07 +0000
  ...find a list that doesn't ask you to do things like trimming your > replies. > > bob > ------------------------------------------------------------ + To unsubscribe from the Vanagon List send an...
• Attn: Fellow Westy owners with shrinking vinyl trim on cabinets
  Historical mailing list - Michael Wagner
  Tue, 1 Oct 2002 13:53:53 EDT
  Folks - My Westy is 17 years old, and despite being in otherwise terrific shape, the vinyl trim on its cabinetry has shrunk so there...
• Re: Painting the black plastic trim on the out side
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 16 Jan 2017 22:27:03 -0800
  The black trim lol Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 16, 2017, at 10:08 PM, JordanVw@aol.com wrote: > > your painting the turn...
• Re: Is anybody still on this list?
  Historical mailing list - Ben
  Fri, 13 Mar 2015 21:55:44 -0700
  ...Gmail should trim the rest. Same thing on smart phones like the iPhone. Just did it to your email. BenT sent from my electronic...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA Re: Trimming
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 20 May 2012 19:58:37 -0700
  Tires got threads AND batteries? -- Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott sig trimmed On 05/20/2012 07:15 PM, Peter Kraiker wrote: > I heard...
• Pop top Weather seal in bulk rolls
  Historical mailing list - ghamburg
  Thu, 23 Apr 1998 09:39:47 -0700
  Hello, Today I called Trim Loc of buena Vista, CA USA Toll Free Phone # 1-888-874-6565 /FAX (714) 562-0600 They sell...
• Inserting new chrome trim into windshield seal?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 5 Jun 2007 22:33:24 -0400
  How do you install the chromed plastic trim into the windshield seal while the window is still installed? I removed the old strip, cleaned...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 00:12:04 -0400
  ...Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!! > > > > > > > > > > > > > FWIW: > > > > > > > > > > The glass repair shops say, and I believe them, that the trim > > is > > > required > > > > to...
• Q: Complete Front Door Window Seal KIts?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Nichols
  Thu, 13 Dec 2001 18:04:25 -0500
  ...Is there any source that is under $170.00 per door to replace these seals? Is there an advantage in keeping the chrome trim...
• Re: Window Seals
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Mon, 8 Aug 2011 15:37:42 -0400
  ...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: Window molding
  Historical mailing list - Scott Paddock
  Mon, 18 Jan 1999 08:56:07 -0700
  ...it looks better than that nasty faded out fake chrome plastic trim.. I think there may be something new under the sun! I've...
• Body Parts Needed
  Historical mailing list - JohnR
  Thu, 2 Mar 2000 11:24:09 -0600
  Hello, I have a 90 Multivan with the body panel trim that matches the fiberglass bumpers. I am in need of the right rear...
• Fixing the trim
  Historical mailing list - Jarrett Kupcinski
  Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:59:06 -0500
  ...removed from the last trip I decided to fix the shrunken trim. The method of using a heat gun and glue was mentioned a...
• Re: Brown paint for interior trim?
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 18 May 2025 16:04:44 -0700
  ...Day long weekend to my neighbours up north! > > The brown plastic trim on my 85 is showing its age. Is painting a > reasonable option...
• Re: Sportsvans (sic)
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 11 Apr 1994 22:35:54 -0400 (EDT)
  ...And > Oettinger makes two fine 6 cylinder motors for Vanagon, one in 130hp > trim, and the other in 190hp trim. These motors fit and...
• Re: Trim replies when referancing post
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Wed, 2 Apr 2008 17:30:28 -0400
  ...COM> Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 5:13 PM Subject: Re: Trim replies when referancing post > On the other hand, it's pretty weird...
• Re: cabinet rubber
  Historical mailing list - UTORInfoCommons
  Wed, 24 Apr 1996 09:44:05 -0400
  you can stretch the old stuff back to "almost new" by exposing the trim to hot water or steam. btw my friend found very...
• Vinyl trim material? Source?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 18 May 2014 18:53:19 -0700
  ...I don't need it for my Westy kitchen but I do need some slightly different vinyl to replace some trim on my older...
• Re: trimming replies in gmail
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Mon, 13 Oct 2008 16:01:38 +0000
  ...trimming replies in gmail I would like to do my part to reduce clutter in the archives by trimming out unneeded previous posts in...
• Re: WTB: Brown Westy Center Carpet;
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Jun 2004 11:09:10 EDT
  ...the Depot sells a rubber trimmed, rubber backed area mat that fits in there alsmost perfect (minor trimming). comes in blue, black, grey, or...
• Re: Insurance
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sun, 19 Jul 2015 10:00:06 -0700
  Trim you post Arnott….
• Re: vanagon Digest - 19 May 2012 to 20 May 2012 - Special issue (#2012-327)
  Historical mailing list - DAIZEE Scooby
  Thu, 31 May 2012 17:08:52 -0400
  ...Please trim your tails. Tails folks, TAILS. I really am embarrassed for the mods. These guys are mods, they ain't cops and they...
• Re: Sliding door, Rail, Upper, Trim, Rubber
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 1 Apr 2008 15:27:27 -0400
  ...Sliding door, Rail, Upper, Trim, Rubber > Thanks for all the responses! > > Now that I know I should be able to reinstall it, I need...
• Re: Desperately searching for trim piece
  Historical mailing list - Kk Al
  Wed, 8 Mar 2017 22:06:05 -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...
• '91 westy interior trim
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Tue, 31 Mar 1998 14:55:05 -0800
  The grey (at least on mine) rubber trim that runs all over the interior on my westy seems to be cut short at many...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA Trimming
  Historical mailing list - robert
  Mon, 21 May 2012 03:23:48 +0000
  ...Trimming Is there a plan to make the list ready for the present given the ubiquity of handheld devices? It is absolute HELL trimming...
• Re: Vinyl trim material? Source?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Sun, 18 May 2014 22:15:46 -0700
  ...Vinyl trim material? Source? Someone mentioned, a while back, they'd found a source to replace that vinyl stuff Westfalia used to edge the...
• Re: which adhesive for gutter trim
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 09:54:10 -0700
  It is also helpful if you let the trim sit in the sun before you replace them. This makes them a little more pliable...
• 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...
• Deteriorating plastic trim
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Calvin
  Wed, 2 Aug 2000 14:48:19 -0400
  Like many of you, I have found many interior trim parts are deteriorating, becomeing brittle and getting scratched very easily. I know that ArmourAll...
• Re: Feedback wanted - Dash Console For Vanagon from BusDepot
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:17:31 -0400
  ...One set of pictures was of the console installation and, without that strip, the console laid flat and required no trimming. Mike Steve@EuroCampers...
• AW: e-bay trim rings...blocked by seller!
  Historical mailing list - Christoph Boltze
  Mon, 11 Feb 2008 13:20:54 +0100
  By the way, if you want 14" silver trim rings, you can use some of the 199X Golf and Vento. I've taken some...
• Re: Trim Levels
  Historical mailing list - Greg K.
  Tue, 9 Jan 2001 21:28:27 -0500
  Thanks Ben, For the info on trim levels... The price on the '85 sounds good but I am in PA so I will have...
• Re: Window Seal Trim Strips
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 16 Jan 95 19:10:34 EST
  On a related note, the later wasserboxer Vanagons seem to have the trim along the top as well as the front. I am wondering...
• Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Mark A. Williamson
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 11:30:49 -0700
  ...The once silver trim running around the windows on my bus has, over time, acquired a very dark black/brown color. The discoloration occurs...
• Re: Trimming
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 20 May 2012 17:28:47 -0700
  thanks for the well expressed reply.
• Re: Trim Removal (was Rubber Paint?)
  Historical mailing list - Dave
  Tue, 26 May 1998 09:49:12 -0500
  I removed the trim from my windows, the seal looks a little looser so I am going to put 12 gauge black wire, or...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Richard A. Jones
  Tue, 9 Apr 2002 08:39:53 -0600
  ...I asked about the trim strip and the glass man said they just pushed out the old window with the rubber moulding and trim...
• Re: What is that strip?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Wood
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 13:05:10 -0400
  ...I did purchase the straight black window rubber (no trim) from one of the list vendors (Bus Depot?). I was in the painting process...