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• Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 11:40:34 -0700
  ...steel bolts for the top latch, hinges , luggage rack cleats , trim for sliding door handle etc is there a better place ? >> >> thanks for any...
• Sighting!
  Historical mailing list - Sean Bartnik
  Tue, 22 Apr 97 15:15:46 EDT
  ...at the door shape, which is definitely Vanagon, as tipped off by the black trim at the rear of the door and the loose...
• Re: secure storage?/window tint
  Historical mailing list - Matt Drew
  Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:22:37 -0800
  ...I paid $150 - Limo tinting on the rear hatch and back windows, and darks (legal, or course) on the front doors. Worst tint job...
• vanagon stuff for sale.....
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 3 May 2001 18:10:46 EDT
  ...sliding door - '85-'91 sliding door handles -vanagon front bumpers, chrome -front fiberglass bumper, needs minor repair -front fiberglass lower door trim -vanagon front...
• Re: FS: rare left rear westy weeeknder/multivan cabinet (with big door)
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 13 Mar 2003 08:07:38 -0800
  ...IMHO, it would be simpler to cut a large side door in your existing cabinet and trim it out with nice edging if that...
• Re: closing slider quietly
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 13 Aug 2020 08:21:36 -0700
  ...sliding door handle VW # 253 843 642 >> sold used Ebay etc, new replicas? from GoWesty >> >> https://www.gowesty.com/product/handles-trim/2286/inside...
• Re: adjusting sliding door height
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 15:47:36 -0700
  ...I put a bottom jack under the door near the front (with a piece of wood as cushion), I raise the jack up till...
• Re: Fitting 88 slider to 84 van... differences in years?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:18:28 -0500
  You need to add some frame reinforcement, if you plan to have 2 sliding doors on a Vanagon. The body can too easily twist...
• Re: Franklin Mint Microbus
  Historical mailing list - Erik Soule
  Tue, 18 Apr 1995 12:13:51 -0700
  ...All deluxe trim and jailbars (but no rubber trim inserts on deluxe aluminum bumper and body trim). I figured it must have been expensive...
• Re: Window Screens
  Historical mailing list - Gnarlodious
  Fri, 30 Jan 2004 19:08:50 -0700
  ...them for the door windows, that way if you camp > in hot hot areas you can sleep with the door windows rolled down but...
• Re: Body Work Suggestions (metal cutting)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Smith
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 18:49:23 EDT
  ...does anyone know where i could find an undamaged, rust-free Assuan Brown (the prettiest color ever) sliding door? if worst comes to worst...
• Re: exterior shower vanagon, additional interior lighting, console, keys
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 4 Feb 1997 13:38:27 -0500 (EST)
  ...Above the front passenger door there is a cutout for a small light like that found above the driver's door. All you need...
• Re: Front door window rubbers (lower window scrapers) inners same as outers
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Aug 2005 10:32:00 EDT
  ...just pry off that trim cover that covers the joint where the horizontal window scraper meets the vertical side scraper.. when tapping them back...
• HELP!! stripped spark plug hole. ***FIXED***
  Historical mailing list - Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69)
  Sun, 2 Jul 2006 02:29:34 -0400
  ...for the ones on the front doors. Are there front window gaskets that don't have chrome trim? Thanks to all who gave input...
• Re: Bumpers and other oddities[via LSMTP - see www.lsoft.com]
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Mon, 24 Nov 1997 10:09:41 -0800
  Adam - My '80 Westi has the desired door on the front of the rear seat. The other difference between the early Vanagons and the...
• Re: heater flaps (not FLAPS)
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Sun, 24 Oct 1999 23:32:37 -0700
  ...of a foam > rubber-like substance for weatherproofing doors. I'm sure that with some > trimming this would work for the heater ducts as...
• cutting up a vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Fri, 28 Nov 2003 15:27:44 -0500
  ...and must go soon ** passanger seating mid and rear fold down seats, velvet with vinyl trim tan /beige no holes looks great. 75.00...
• Re: 84 westy - drivers window - chrome 2 inch connector
  Historical mailing list - Jim Thompson
  Wed, 29 Sep 2004 08:21:22 -0700
  ...The door side window trim connectors were the same. Jim Thompson 84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt" oldvolkshome@earthlink.net jim@karmannghia.com http...
• Re: 85 Westy A/C & Aux battery
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Apr 2001 11:13:48 EDT
  ...into the body on the driver's side (behind that wooden trim that supports the rear light over the cabinets) and then force the...
• Re: More new parts for your winter projects!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 8 Feb 2024 17:49:22 +0000
  ...trim 85-92 If you are getting your Vanagon painted this spring, you should get your seals now. | | | | Front Door Seal Kits Front door...
• Re: adjusting sliding door height
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Sun, 1 Sep 2019 21:49:29 +0000
  My slider door on my '85 Vanagon has needed a little adjustment in height....for like 30 years!  (I was about 1/10" or...
• PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY part 2
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 9 Mar 2015 11:21:59 -0700
  ...the Euro or the one with the chrome trim ? Wipers for the two front doors Seals for the refrigerator vent Seals for the 3...
• Re: Custom work on westie today
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:09:17 -0700
  ...declined.� The work was done yesterday, the oak trim is beautiful, the spray painted doors are a color match.� I am pleased with the...
• Re: Fresh coat of paint or not?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 06:10:20 -0500
  ...Especially if done properly with removal of all trim and glass, doing the door jambs and replacing all the gaskets, scrapers etc. A pint...
• Finally got 4th door on my 16" Doka
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:18:25 -0800
  ...In it's place is the Tristar door all hung and latching properly. The window needs to be replaced & some additional metal trimming needed...
• Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Fri, 18 Sep 2015 10:38:18 -0700
  ...steel bolts for the top latch, hinges , luggage rack cleats , trim for sliding door handle etc is there a better place ? thanks for any...
• Re: Sliding side window mini-awning / rain deflector ideas?
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Tue, 16 Mar 1999 07:48:09 -0500
  ...carport/shed/roof/covers, ...mine was trimmed from a new aircraft hanger door.... anyway... I then trimmed them on my bandsaw to 12" x...
• Re: Re-covering vinyl headliner/doorliner
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Tue, 25 Jan 2005 19:39:45 -0500
  ...I have dark brown, padded door panels on the front doors, but plain >beige vinyl on the sliding/rear doors (matches the headliner). Is...
• Re: Interior door/side/headliner panels redux
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Wed, 6 Mar 2002 18:31:11 EST
  Many moons have since passed but I reupholstered the door panels of my '66 Beetle with tie-dye fabric. Developed a splitting headache while...
• Re: Sliding door inner panel removal -- any gotchas?
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:35:54 -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: Driver and Passenger Door Windows
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 19 Feb 2010 09:23:32 -0600
  ...me to a specific source for the trim and weather >> stripping components that go in the door around the windows >> - inside and out. . Mine...
• Re: Westy Rear Closet Modifications
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 25 Nov 2005 23:14:22 -0800
  ...com/neeemo > I used a matching door from under the sink and trimmed > it with plastic trim from Go Westy. Still have to > make...
• parts for swap/sell ... square headlights??
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Sun, 12 Oct 1997 20:47:55 CDT
  ...the wires for the power windows are already in the doors. also the wires for the power door locks. anybody want this stuff?? anybody...
• Re: Wing window removal?
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:00:36 -0400
  ...I have > disassembled the door about as far as I can, and I can't see how to get the > wing window frame out...
• Re: Bus Depot is the greatest! (slider screen)
  Historical mailing list - Don Record
  Sat, 22 May 1999 12:45:28 EDT
  I have to "second that emotion" I ordered a new 3 window poptop canvas and a sliding door screen wednesday before last. The poptop...
• Re: Westfalia cabinet molding...
  Historical mailing list - Bill
  Tue, 9 May 2000 17:59:44 -0700
  ...of the corner, > joint, or door aperture as they originally did/were supposed to. Thus, > my cabinet trim has an odd, ill-fitting appearance...
• Re: window crank
  Historical mailing list - Gary McEachern
  Mon, 29 Apr 2002 05:43:09 -0400
  ...on the front doors is held on by a plastic piece that snaps in and also serves as the trim. I need one of...
• Re: Tire Choice Question
  Historical mailing list - John Runberg
  Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:41:28 -0700
  ...but only if I wedged the door way up. The rough opening is about 7', however trim kills several inches off and the floors...
• Re: Adding a westy interior to a passanger van
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Aug 2008 00:49:05 EDT
  ...cabinet door to replace their a/c vents) yes you can use the left rear cabinet, but you will have to trim off the...
• Re: 84 vs. 85 differences, swapping AC? & westy a/c system for sale
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 9 Dec 2005 00:24:59 +1300
  >I always thought it was more of an "L" trim vs. "GL" designation. My 85 is >a GL and I think 84s were all...
• Re: Atwood Hydroflame Furnace Install
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 21 Feb 2011 12:11:27 -0800
  ...That was close enough for me and I trimmed it > with 1 1/4" door molding. I see from other pictures, a lot of...
• FW: [VWPICKUPS] FS: Diesel 1982 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Carrington, Tom
  Fri, 4 Aug 2000 17:19:56 -0400
  ...Rust > spots on > font bumper and rear hatch, trim between front windshield window and > doors > missing. > > Contact: John Griks, Marysville, WA (360) 652-8332. >
• Re: Has anyone else seen these front bench bulkhead padded vinyl panel?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Mon, 17 Nov 2008 12:05:40 -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: Muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Tom Boldway
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 13:04:33 -0700
  ...Remove the trim panel from the rear lid, pull out the fiberglass insulation and apply the stuff to the door lid after you have...
• Re: Soundproofing
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Sat, 7 Jan 2006 12:12:12 -0500
  ...Oh yeah, I put door panels(5) all over that had 3/8 inch foam inside the trim.I still missed a few products...
• Re: speaker replacement, quiet muffler recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Sat, 19 Apr 2008 12:02:58 -0400
  ...A bit of trimming on the door panel make them fit perfectly. And they'll still be flush mount like the OEM speakers. <http...
• do you have a keen eye? Re: slightly bizarre Vanagon...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 7 Mar 2006 12:29:59 EST
  ...rear shoulderbelts added -euro taillight filler trim added -fiberglass bumpers and body kit added -front interior doorhandle pulls/armrest from a Cabriolet??? added (id...
• '90 Wall renovations
  Historical mailing list - Neil2
  Sat, 5 Sep 2015 12:23:31 -0700
  I've trying to determine the best method of renovating my wall/door coverings. They're in decent shape but fiber boards are misshapen...
• Re: Part *still* needed!
  Historical mailing list - Robert Rountree
  Fri, 30 Oct 1998 07:53:55 -0500
  ...from a CDN Vanagon camper...is the inlet-doors on the side...the CDN electric door is down near the bottom....not 3 in...
• Re: Sliding door... please help...
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Tue, 27 Nov 2018 21:44:52 -0500
  Rich, Theres a different adjustment to adjust the height of the rear of the door. I have the same problem with mine; it was...
• Re: 250lb struts on rear hatch.
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 22 Jun 2019 12:41:01 -0700
  ...Customfieldincludeinmmtysearch=Yes&Year=1989&Make=VOLKSWAGEN&Model=VANAGON&Trim=SYNCRO%20STANDARD%20PASSENGER%20VAN%203-DOOR > > On Sat, Jun 22, 2019 at 10:26 AM...
• vanagon accessories, upgrades, cool ideas, etc
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Feb 2001 00:36:44 EST
  ...door pocket mounted on pass side doorpanel (back so glovebox can open) -parcel tray from '80 Transporter (they didnt have a glovebox) trimmed to...
• here are some cool vanagon acessories and upgrades
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 16 Jan 2002 10:46:23 EST
  ...door pocket mounted on pass side doorpanel (back so glovebox can open) -parcel tray from '80 Transporter (they didnt have a glovebox) trimmed to...
• Re: Sound deadening Dynamat
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 24 May 2015 14:06:11 +0000
  ...The door “curtain” is that plastic > stuff to keep the wind and water off the trim panel. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > *From:* Jim Felder [mailto:jim.felder...
• Re: Custom work on westie today
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:59:08 -0700
  ...The work was done yesterday, the oak trim is beautiful, the spray painted doors are a color match. I am pleased with the outcome...
• Re: Finally In the process of painting our 87 Westy Installing new pop top canvas etc
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 19 Sep 2015 05:51:01 -0400
  ...steel bolts for the top latch, hinges , luggage rack cleats , trim for = > sliding door handle etc is there a better place ? Cheers, Frank Condelli...
• Bugs out, and other annoyances
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Gilbert
  Fri, 27 Aug 1999 11:25:22 EDT
  ...chrome-like plastic trim for passenger side front door post 2. a pair of window crank handles - brown 3. which K-Mart dash console...
• FS: Dometic RM 215 Van Fridge
  Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
  Tue, 19 Jun 2001 14:46:28 -0400
  ...It has a white door and brown trim. It has a large ice/freezer section with door in the upper left-hand corner. Per...
• Re: Window rubber replacement
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:28:46 -0700
  These are also called Door Window Slot Seals. Airhead Parts has always carried them, both Chrome & Non-Chrome Style, at least for the past...
• Re: Closet door mod pix
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Fri, 29 Jun 2007 11:10:12 -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...