Thanks john,

On a different topic:  I notice that this page says, regarding the
chrome strips inside the side & front window seals: "Don't pull them
out, your windows will be loose and the seals will leak as they keep
tension on the seals to keep them snug. "

I thought I had read elsewhere that you could pull out the chrome
plastic strips without worry.   Anyone care to comment?

On May 16, 2008, at 1:21 PM, John Goubeaux wrote:
> You can find good info on the topic here:
>
> http://www.van-cafe.com/vanagonparts.jsp?pa=ip&ip=947385587
>
>
> -john
>
>
> Michael Diehr wrote:
>> I accidentally purchased top/rear felt channel strip 281-837-709 when
>> it looks like I should have purchased 255-837-709 instead, as the
>> latter has a channel for the chrome strip.
>>
>> I've already pulled out some other chrome strips (winshield) so I
>> might as well as go for the all black look on the doors too. Since
>> the 281- brand was 1/2 the price, and I've already purchased it, is
>> it
>> possible to just remove the chrome strip and use the non-chrome strip
>> instead? 85 Westy.