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update- exterior trim piece needed
Historical mailing list - -Chip
Thu, 23 Jul 1998 17:28:12 -0500
...On the left it is made of one piece, and on the right it is split into 2 so the sliding door can open...
Re: Another westy tidbit im sure you didnt realize.....westy drawer differences..etc
Historical mailing list - David Prendergast
Thu, 15 Dec 2005 11:44:26 -0500
...it will also work on 83.5-'91 westys, but only if you trim the door >down to not interfere w/ the rear heater...
Re: Eureka! Sound dampening?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 12 Jun 2016 20:37:41 -0400
...By nightfall I > realized the doors sound MUCH better than any doors soundproofed with ANY > thing I've ever used. > > They didn't sound...
PIC... FS: rare left rear westy weeeknder/multivan cabinet (with big door)
Historical mailing list
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 03:43:22 EST
...its also a nice ugrade for a > westy as this cabinet has the BIG door in the area next to the trapezoidal > door towards...
Re: Fitting 88 slider to 84 van... differences in years?
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:08:55 -0700
...The later handle fits the early door if you trim the end a bit. I have one in case it's ever needed. > The...
Re: Third brake lights (tack-free)
Historical mailing list - Jos� Rafael Moscoso
Mon, 17 Apr 2000 22:13:10 -0400
...center of the door right under the glass rubber trim. Affix your brake light and insert its wire inside the door to connect to...
Re: Middle Seat Removal from Passenger Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Bill H.
Thu, 5 Feb 2004 05:24:57 -0800
First remove the metal trim holding down the carpet along the sliding door opening. Then pull the carpet up, starting in front of the...
Re: Any easy, low-cost way to replace power window lift with manual?
Historical mailing list - John Runberg
Mon, 26 Apr 2004 22:04:06 -0400
...A friendly list memeber (local too!) sold me new door panels which were similar, but had different trim. Biggest thing was getting the stupid...
Re: USED seat cover request - SEM surecoat
Historical mailing list
Wed, 15 Jan 2003 02:05:50 EST
...About 4 - 5 > coats to make the color right. > > Looks VERY factory and can even make a trim item that has some wear look...
Has anyone else seen these front bench bulkhead padded vinyl panel?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:37:50 -0800
...It matches the front door panels and rear panels in the early 9-passenger van. The very bottom when installed has an aluminum trim...
Re: Sink cabinet for 71 Westy-how to find
Historical mailing list
Fri, 28 Apr 1995 16:02:16 -0300
...door/handle anywhere near as badly when left in. My van seemed bigger after I did this. Be prepared to do some light trimming...
Anyone interested in Rear Sliding Windows?
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Fri, 23 Jun 2000 02:28:44 EDT
...Sliding door windows are different after '84, but both types are listed. These windows are available in brown or silver trim. Also available for...
Re: 84 westy sliding door handle "seal"
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Wed, 18 May 2005 15:34:34 -0400
...58.2 > (exploded along with the spacer and trim ring) for a replacement sliding > door handle (used from Steve Sandlin) on my 84 westy...
Re: Wet Westy
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Wed, 10 Jul 2002 18:53:35 -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: Wood Flooring
Historical mailing list - Randal Jett
Tue, 10 Jun 2008 20:26:56 -0700
...on�the metal ribs.� An aluminum roll-over trim piece is across the sliding door opening, held down my four screws -- I don't...
Re: Anyone gutted a westy?
Historical mailing list - John Meeks
Thu, 9 Oct 2003 20:32:22 -0400
...The Grey trim panel extends all the way back to the hatch as well as the curtain track. However... on models with A/C...
Re: Trim for door underside?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:54:02 -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: Looking For A Westy Interior
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Tue, 1 Dec 2009 09:49:16 -0800
...A > lot of what you buy from VanCafe and GoWesty comes through my doors. > > Cheers, > > Jeff > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
Re: Fw: 2 small camper modification!!!
Historical mailing list - Marshall
Mon, 22 Apr 2002 01:39:54 -0500
...a smaller door. Just get some melamine the right colour, and re-use the hinges and latches and all the trimming. Mirror too. It...
FS door trim piece for late Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
Sun, 17 Feb 2002 19:45:50 EST
I just grabbed the driver's door moulding piece for the lower part of the door near the bumper on later model Vanagons. It...
Re: Sliding door... please help...
Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
Wed, 28 Nov 2018 01:09:43 +0000
...the door is closing great now, very smooth with little effort.. but the rear of the door is sagging a bit, off about 1...
Re: rear hatch panel clip removal on 90 Carat
Historical mailing list - Doug in Calif
Sun, 2 Oct 2005 18:28:21 -0700
Dylan, I believe the standard door panel clips can be used on those if you are planning to cover the panel with fabric. I...
Re: current Wolfsburg model
Historical mailing list - Bill Kasper
Mon, 14 May 2001 08:51:56 -0700
...Sawyer at firestream@mindspring.com wrote: > >> it was just an upgraded trim line. they sold them from the beginning model >> year, as with all...
Closet door mod pix
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Fri, 29 Jun 2007 10:33:26 -0700
...I left a large overlap on the sliders that I can trim as needed to further tweak the fit. http://picasaweb.google.com/bike2vcu...
Re: 2 Dometic fridges for parts
Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
Sat, 6 Sep 2008 20:36:06 -0700
...Prefer you to pick up > (western MD) but will ship if you pay for my time and shipping cost. > Neither has outside door trim...
Re: Stripping '87 Westy to paint
Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 16:50:20 -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...
'FS: 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
Fri, 16 Apr 1999 22:09:02 -0400
...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Sat, 22 Jun 2019 10:31:40 -0700
...https://www.liftsupportsdepot.com/year-model-search/?#?Customfieldincludeinmmtysearch=Yes&Year=1989&Make=VOLKSWAGEN&Model=VANAGON&Trim=SYNCRO%20STANDARD%20PASSENGER%20VAN%203-DOOR On Sat...
Re: Westfalia brown appliance paint - anyone find a good match?
Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
Tue, 28 Sep 2004 12:54:26 -0700
...Take a cabinet door in with you to match the colour. Then order the paint. Re the metal interior trim parts, I sanded, rust...
Re: [vanagon] aero to steel bumpers
Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
Sat, 10 Jan 2004 23:01:02 EST
...I guess you'll have to take the fiberglass trim panels off the bottom of the front doors. These are held on by two...
Re: Swivel Seat Satisfaction?? & swival base for sale
Historical mailing list
Sun, 4 Jan 2004 03:26:02 EST
...the battery compartment lid gets covered by carpet anyway, so its not a big deal if you need to trim it alittle, tho i...
Re: Elec Window Switch Hanging 90 Carat
Historical mailing list - Laurence Smith
Sat, 10 Aug 2002 11:41:49 -0400
By a replacement housing trim from Volkscafe (www.volkscafe.com). Cost about $5. Laurence Smith Hamilton, ON 90 Westy (fanumbos) > -----Original Message----- > From: Vanagon...
80 westy interior redo
Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
Wed, 13 Aug 97 08:46:15 EDT
...sliding door paper using a hair dryer and pulling the = contact paper off. i plan on using a fabric covering with 3m trim adhesive...
Re: Stripping '87 Westy to paint
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 16 Jun 2014 14:42:00 -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: Sliding door inner panel removal -- any gotchas?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 07:57:09 -0800
...The clips are held to the panel in a key hole shape. >> The tool you need is made just to remove trim. The big...
Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
Thu, 18 Dec 2008 11:28:56 -0500
...and operation in a > public fashion, doesn't this leave the door open for heavy-handed one-sided > views and limits? Not at all...
Re: Sliding door inner panel removal -- any gotchas?
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:25:08 -0800
Rocky, you can get a K & D Tools (or equivalent) trim tool at most any FLAPS. They are thinner than the cast dandelion tool...
FYI: 71/72 parts ...
Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
Tue, 11 Jun 96 20:37:46 CDT
...Have about everything including doors, windows, Exterior trim and bumpers, front and rear axles, suspension, engines, transmisions, 1 complete Westfalia interior, wheels, pop top...
Re: Elec Window Switch Hanging 90 Carat
Historical mailing list - TinkerMan
Mon, 12 Aug 2002 06:18:28 -0700
...Still, I'd avoid gluing it as my PO did on one side because it's hard to remove the door trim (e.g...
Re: Painting door handles - now mirrors?
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:17:42 -0400
...streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM> wrote: > > > Hi Gregor > > Use a Product called SEM Trim Paint (flat or gloss, > > Flat looks nicer) usually at good auto paint...
Re: middle seat removal
Historical mailing list - Bill H.
Sat, 13 Dec 2003 19:21:52 -0800
Remove the metal trim covering the rug at the door openning (5 or 6 screws). Then lift the rug starting in the corner behind...
'FS:1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list - Floyd Truskot
Thu, 22 Apr 1999 06:48:56 -0400
...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
Parts wanted for '88 Wolfsburg
Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
Sat, 6 Nov 2004 23:16:19 -0800
...spoiler 5) BLACK Drip rail trim. For the drip rails that are in front of the driver/passenger doors If interested I also have...
Re: Sliding door... please help...
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 27 Nov 2018 20:53:11 -0500
Hi Richard, Yes, you can adjust that post and get your door back up in the back again. Eric Caron 85 GL Auto > On...
Re: outer sliding door handle mechanism - 84 westy
Historical mailing list - eve Appleton
Tue, 5 Jul 2016 02:15:08 +0000
...I've since noticed what looks like a cracked trim ring, n meanwhile plastered door with blue tape to protect the paint. The coward...
Re: Paint for handles - Vanagon list Suzy
Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:22:45 -0400
...http://www.semproducts.com/wp-content/uploads/assets/tds/sem_tds_trim_paints.pdf A good paint store will know. Auto parts stores are...
FS: 1990 Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
Tue, 28 Jul 1998 18:48:41 -0700
...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
Re: rear speaker wires, '83 Westy
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:25:05 -0500
...passenger door and slider. Some partial removal of headliner on the passenger side is required as is the removal of the trim and air...
Re: Trim for door underside?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 13:49:17 -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: Restoring Westy cabinet edge pieces
Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
Thu, 19 Jul 2012 22:51:21 -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...
FS: 1990 Volkswagen GL Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
Mon, 3 Aug 1998 10:56:47 -0700
...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
FS: 1990 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
Sat, 8 Aug 1998 14:00:11 -0700
...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
FS: 1990 Volkswagen GL Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
Sat, 22 Aug 1998 19:16:56 -0700
...New battery, rear window defroster with washer/wiper, sliding windows in cargo area and on sliding door. Interior trim panels in excellent shape. Asking...
Re: Old school Rain/Wind deflectors
Historical mailing list - Tony Collins
Tue, 24 Mar 2009 12:52:06 -0400
...for the old school Chrome rain/wind deflectors for the front >> doors. I did a web search and keep turning up the plastic type...
Re: Prepping for paint!
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 18 Jul 2023 11:08:06 -0400
...Things like the ones that go around the front door handles. Or the rear hatch or slider. Of course you can also clean up...
(F) Re: sliding door latch (handle) and handle FS
Historical mailing list
Thu, 31 Jan 2002 10:54:37 EST
...doorhandles for the affordable price of $29 each.. these can easily be adapted to fit the 80-'84 vanagons by a simple mod, trimming...
Re: FS: rare left rear westy weeeknder/multivan cabinet (with big door)
Historical mailing list - Bob O Shaughnessy
Thu, 13 Mar 2003 07:00:07 -0500
...its also a nice ugrade for a westy as this cabinet has the > BIG door in the area next to the trapezoidal door towards...
Re: Stereo/Speakers - review (kind of)
Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
Mon, 6 Jun 2011 09:44:56 -0400
I've seen where some place the speakers at the bottom of the door panels - seems a decent solution but I didn't want...
Pedro's pop top conversion
Historical mailing list - pedro dos santos
Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:52:48 -0800
...In one of the pictures you probably noticed he used the black rubber trim from the opening of the slider door by mistake. That...
Side door and rear screens for Vanagons and EVs? and New Tents!
Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
Mon, 13 Apr 1998 00:18:14 EDT
Does anyone offer screens for the sliding door opening on Vanagons and EVs? Or how about the rear hatch opening. I keep getting requests...