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• 93 Eurovan parts wanted for a friend
  Historical mailing list - Pedro dos Santos
  Mon, 3 Nov 2003 18:14:54 -0000
  ...1- bench seat front trim 2- bench seat cushion 3- bench back rest cushion 4- fluorescent light (left) 5- reading lamp (hight roof) 6...
• Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:28:10 -0500
  For a long time, my gutter trim kept peeling back from the front corner by the windshield. I figured to replace it but I...
• Re: Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:51:49 -0500
  ...The I squirted > "Plumber's GOOP" into the trim groove, and shoved it down tight onto the > metal trim mount. That trim strip has...
• Re: Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:10:56 -0600
  After screwing around several times w/ 3 of my 4 corners of gutter trim peeling back, I finally solved it w/ a tiny bit...
• Re: Raingutter trim
  Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 13:34:56 -0500
  I understand that chrome trim is now unavaliable(gowesty).They offer black trim. I like the no trim look.check out my 85 in...
• Re: Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 17:54:02 -0700
  I was told that you can not install the trim without removing the window. e.g. the trim is installed in the seal, and...
• window seals
  Historical mailing list - Jason Rutgers
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 07:47:23 -0500
  ...If I want to get rid of this trim, is it as simple as ordering the trim without the groove? I am assuming that...
• FS: chrome and fiberglass bumpers and lower skirt rocker trim...
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Dec 2001 10:07:17 EST
  ...and lower fiberglass rocker skirting trim.. -chrome front bumper w/ trim strips and end caps, complete -fiberglass front bumper -fiberglass front bumper, needs repair...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 15:01:24 EDT
  ...So my question is, where/how do I get new trims like that on my > vanagon? > > JEST YANK YER TRIM OUT! :<) i did that...
• Re: window seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff K
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 07:42:38 -0700
  I just yanked out the ugly discolored chrome trim and replaced it with window spline (from the hardware store) - it fits inside the groove...
• Re: ADMINISTRIVIA - Please trim your replies
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Fri, 19 Dec 2008 13:50:04 -0800
  As a small comment on trimming: I've been off list for a few days and since the posts are trimmed I don't...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 11:08:16 -0800
  Cool! And if I really really want to, is there a way to get the more recent rubber trims? A bientot, Philippe On Mon...
• Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 18:11:50 -0400
  ...I bought new (WCM) front window plastic trim from Ron Salmon when we were en route to Manassas. The old trim came out easily...
• Re: Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - neil
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 09:26:43 -0700
  ...The I squirted > "Plumber's GOOP" into the trim groove, and shoved it down tight onto the > metal trim mount. That trim strip has...
• Re: Vanagon Westy cabinet trim question
  Historical mailing list - Drew Bedford
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 13:43:05 -0700
  I tried the Rockler trim when I was restoring my Westy. It's not the same as the Westy trim. What worked best for...
• Re: Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 11:46:50 -0500
  Beyond just making that edge look good, the trim strip blunts the sharpness of that edge, and I think perhaps it does help with...
• Re: Window Trim...
  Historical mailing list - John McLean
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 21:55:15 -0700
  > I seen someone on the list yesterday mention about removing the (chrome?) > window trim, I've removed a small piece of mine and it...
• Re: Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 17:05:29 -0600
  > A question for those who have been there: > > I bought new (WCM) front window plastic trim from Ron Salmon when we > were en route...
• Re: window seals
  Historical mailing list - SyncroWesty
  Fri, 14 Mar 2003 06:39:34 -0700
  ...If I want to get rid of this trim, is it as simple as ordering the > trim without the groove? I am assuming that...
• OT: Wife's Audi needs door trim
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Wed, 17 Aug 2005 20:26:30 -0400
  I need some door trim for my wife's Audi A4. It's a blue '98 and I need the mid section trim of...
• Re: Raingutter trim
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Thu, 1 Dec 2005 10:09:35 -0700
  > With regards to Pins vs no Pins; Maybe folks are talking about the Chrome trim > versus the black plastic trim that is on my...
• Re: Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:03:02 -0400
  ...The I squirted >> "Plumber's GOOP" into the trim groove, and shoved it down tight onto the >> metal trim mount. That trim strip has...
• Window Trim
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 May 1997 20:15:37 -0400 (EDT)
  Add me to the list of Vanagon owners with decomposed chrome-plastic window trim. My question is if you can replace the trim without...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - Mark Mages
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 12:14:38 -0700
  ...So my question is, where/how do I get new > trims like that on my > > > vanagon? > > > > > > > > > > JEST YANK YER TRIM OUT! :<) i did that...
• Window Trim...
  Historical mailing list - PlayDoh
  Fri, 6 Jul 2001 18:10:39 -0400
  I seen someone on the list yesterday mention about removing the (chrome?) window trim, I've removed a small piece of mine and it...
• Re: 3 Questions- Engine carrier, Interior Trim, Erratic Speedometer
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Wed, 29 Sep 1999 00:49:24 -0400
  ...Most of the cabinet trim has become hard, brittle and rippled, > especially the T-trim on the very back shelf. VW tells me they...
• Re: Fix - Gutter trim stripping off
  Historical mailing list - --------
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:52:36 -0400
  ...The I squirted >> "Plumber's GOOP" into the trim groove, and shoved it down tight onto the >> metal trim mount. That trim strip has...
• Re: Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 20 May 1997 12:18:42 -0700 (PDT)
  On Mon, 19 May 1997 RubatoGuy@aol.com wrote: > Add me to the list of Vanagon owners with decomposed chrome-plastic window > trim. > My...
• Re: Window Trim.......
  Historical mailing list - Eric Small
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 23:18:32 EDT
  I removed my "chrome" trim about 9 years ago without any issues with leaking etc.. I originally purchased new trim from my local dealer...
• window trim replacement
  Historical mailing list - Janet Sanford
  Fri, 1 Jun 2007 15:54:52 -0700
  ...when you replace the window trim, does it come pre-glue I mean do you pry the old one off and only have to...
• Busted Bumper? i'll fix it! also fiberglass bumpers/trim FS
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 21 Feb 2002 16:57:06 EST
  folks, i have been getting pretty good at repairing fiberglass bumpers/trim in my spare time... if you own a '87-'91 vanagon with...
• Window trims on my '87
  Historical mailing list - Fryday
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 10:42:59 -0800
  Ok, I'm sure everyone knows how the trims on older Vanagons (at least on my '87 Westy Camper) do go bad/ugly/breaking...
• Re: Looking for Wolfsburg edition body trim part
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 4 Apr 2002 12:00:01 EST
  ...A > long cross piece about 2/3rds the way down the panel. > My van is the '84 Wolfsburg edition Westy and it has trim...
• Re: Window Trim Install - Details & MisInfo in Archives
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 19:33:37 -0400
  ...If lucky, maybe > one could make to side windows with one front/back trim. Actually, the profile of the trim is just slightly different...
• Re: Later Westies/Upholstery and padding on rear hatch at bed?
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 20 Sep 2010 13:06:42 -0700
  ...GL trim package included carpets, tach, digital clock, and fancier trim panels on the inside. I'm sure there is someone out there that...
• Re: Window Trim
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 21 May 1997 00:29:00 -0400 (EDT)
  ...My question is if you can replace the trim without taking the window out? >> Just take it out. ( I did... took me all of...
• Wanted, roof trim, again! (anyone parting a Vanagon Adventurewagen?]
  Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
  Tue, 28 Jun 2005 16:07:13 -0400
  Still trying to locate an original trim for my '86 AW, this is the trim where the AW top meets the van sheet metal...
• Vanagon window rubber trim
  Historical mailing list - Richard Angelini
  Thu, 15 May 1997 09:28:02 -0700
  The plastic "chrome" insert for the window rubber trim is strictly cosmetic. There is no problem with removing it. I double checked this with...
• Fender Flare Protection
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Thu, 28 Sep 2006 02:07:33 -0400
  ...I was thinking of placing some plastic trim over the edge of the flare and found this company that makes custom trim. Take a...
• Re: [Re: window trim]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 13:01:05 MDT
  yes the passenger side and drivers side trim, I wanted to remove these. man my hands are all tore up from removing the old...
• FYI, vans w/ fiberglass rockers have different jacks......
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 6 Apr 2002 12:23:10 EST
  ...if you try to jack up your van with a stock jack from a van without fiberglass side trim, you'll crunch your trim...
• Q:how to install the plastic front window trim SOLVED
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:04:00 -0400
  ...I learned that a tool could be used to slip the trim in place. Unfortunately everyone informed me that the window had to be...
• Re: Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
  Historical mailing list - BILL
  Wed, 10 Jun 1998 16:45:23 -0600
  ...I had the new plastic chrome trim (picked up at local dealer for a little over $6) installed at the glass shop when they...
• vw dealer prices for fiberglass bumpers and body mouldings NEW
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 17 Feb 2003 14:05:35 EST
  ...i called the local VW dealer to get prices on a full set of fiberglass bumpers and lower body claddding/rocker trim for the...
• Nasty window rubber fake chrome trim inserts (phew!!:<)
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 May 1997 02:57:13 -0400 (EDT)
  Well, I've done it now... :<) I noticed the little aluminum spacer thingie on the window rubber trim insert was falling off on my...
• NEW Fiberglass bumpers and side moulding prices ..from the VW dealer
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 19:28:41 EST
  ...Today i called the local VW dealer to get prices on a full set of fiberglass bumpers and lower body claddding/rocker trim for...
• Re: Window rubber trim alternatives
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 19 Jun 2004 17:21:10 +1200
  ...However >as the years go by and the trim piece turns ugly my guess is the trim could >be removed and not replaced without...
• Eurovan trim panel
  Historical mailing list - Norman Leong
  3 May 1994 10:03:04 U
  Mail*Link(r) SMTP Eurovan trim panel Is there anyone else out there who has a '93 Eurovan with a right rear plastic interior...
• Source needed for Westy Cabinet Trim
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 7 Nov 1997 16:16:52 -0500
  I'm looking for a source for cabinet trim for my "74 Westfalia. I'm wondering if anyone has found a source for the...
• NEW Fiberglass bumpers and side moulding prices
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 29 Jun 2001 10:21:22 EDT
  ...Today i called the local VW dealer to get prices on a full set of fiberglass bumpers and lower body claddding/rocker trim for...
• Re: Window Seal Alternative?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Tue, 22 Jun 2004 19:40:16 -0400
  > I see the Bus Depot sells a seal that doesn't require the > trim. Has anyone tried this on a van that originally had...
• Re: Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Larry Hamm
  Tue, 30 Mar 1999 12:15:33 -0700
  ...It is nearly impossible to refit new trim without removing the windshield and seal. (If you can find new trim) However, it comes out...
• Chrome Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Mark Smith
  Wed, 19 Jul 2000 09:25:04 EDT
  Has anyone out there tried to paint their chrome window trim flat black rather than replace it? It occurs to me this could significantly...
• Re: shrinking edge trim in Westy
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 25 Feb 1998 10:37:47 EST
  ...all of my late '70's westys had the trim shrink.... you can get the formica edging trim in rolls, from a Cabinet shop...
• Re: Raingutter trim
  Historical mailing list - Brent Weide
  Sun, 25 Dec 2005 02:15:52 -0500
  Sorry about the late response to your inquiry on raingutter trim. I was in at GIJoes today (a northwest sports/auto store) and saw...
• pop top hole trimming progress
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:41:18 -0700
  I fooled around with what I had on hand and started on trimming the pop top conversion big hole edge treatment (PTCBHET for short...
• Plastic trim removal
  Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
  Sat, 9 Jun 2018 10:39:38 -0700
  Any suggestions on how to remove the black plastic trim on my melamine wood finish cabinets in my 77 bus? I would like to...
• Re: Q:how to install the plastic front window trim
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Tue, 9 Jun 1998 22:16:54 -0700
  ...The old trim came out easily and the rubber >seal cleaned up with no fuss. I applied liquid dish soap to the slot in...
• Re: Shrinking parts
  Historical mailing list - CARVER, JEFFREY D
  Wed, 3 Sep 1997 10:58:31 -0700
  The plastic trim in my '80 Westi has also shrunk. I can confirm that it is indeed the plastic shrinking, and not the wood...
• Re: Window Trim
  Historical mailing list - Monte Davrill
  Tue, 20 May 1997 10:45:20 -0700
  At 07:16 PM 5/19/97 -0500, you wrote: >Add me to the list of Vanagon owners with decomposed chrome-plastic window >trim...