The West Coast Metrix or Metrix? company, has the chrome moulding.

Other stuff, try the Bus Depot.

Marshall Ruskin
-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Gilbert <KGGILBERT@AOL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Date: Friday, August 27, 1999 10:34 AM
Subject: Bugs out, and other annoyances

>I just returned from a trip to Maryland's Lower Bay, but the bugs almost
>ruined the experience. Dozens (hundreds? thousands?) of tiny no-see-ums
>poured through the netting of the Westfalia tent at night. We were lathered
>with you-name-it bug repellents, but no relief. Early-morning we loaded
canoe
>and gear, and drove for an hour, blowing the bugs out the windows (was this
a
>Bug Out?). We then settled in the park's boat launch parking lot, because
it
>was open enough for a little breeze, which kept the swarms to a minimum.
>Now my question: What can I do to keep the little boogers out? We keep door
>openings/closings to a minimum. Summer on the Chesapeake is warm, so
>ventilation is a must. I avoid any chemicals on the screens, not wanting to
>soften, stain or destroy the plastic. Are there safe anti-bug alternatives
>suitable for the interior of the van?
>
>Also, I need:
>1. chrome-like plastic trim for passenger side front door post
>2. a pair of window crank handles - brown
>3. which K-Mart dash console is supposed to fit so well?
>4. to replace the little plastic guides or rollers on the roof vent crank
arms
>
>Thanks,
>Kevin
>84 Westfalia (The Project)
>