Date:         Mon, 7 Jan 2002 20:29:27 -0600
Reply-To:     Ron Schlamp <r.schlamp@SK.SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ron Schlamp <r.schlamp@SK.SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Chrome window strip trim replaceing

    I plan on replacing the chrome strips in my van.  I am wondering what
this amazing tool is that you speak of which will save me hours of
aggravation.  Or any other tricks or improvisations on the tool which might
help me when I get the new strips.
    Just an update.  My van is completely painted, the original yellow (
some call it orange), along with the pop top, propane tank; engine
compartment; yet to do the rims when I buy new tires.  The engine has been
completely re done, detailed etc and is ready to be put back in - today or
tomorrow.  However most of the cabinet stuff still sits in my basement.  It
takes a lot of time to heat gun and then strip all of the old mac tac shit.
I plan on repainting the interior of the cabinets and new vinyl for the
rest.

Ron
81 Westy
----- Original Message -----
From: "Greg Marshall" <earthboy@ROGERS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: Chrome window strip trim replaceing


> > .> greg.
> > > 82 westy, (with shiny chrome window moulding)
> >
> > so what did it cost, how long did it take and how many times did you
swear
> > while installing them?  and did you get the tool they say makes the job
150
> > times easier?
>
> Cost from bus depot was 88.00 dollars for molding for the entire van,
that's
> the front window, rear window, and all four side windows.  I spaced the
project
> out over a whole summer, doing a window at a time when I had the chance.
I
> probably put 3 or 4 hours into it.  It was a bitch, but I got it done
> eventually, and was quite proud of my work.  The first two windows I did
were
> really the hardest.  By the time I got to the front windshield, the
process
> only took me about 20 minutes.  How many times did I swear? Quite a few,
> especially when I stuck the soap covered screwdriver I was using to pry
open
> the rubber groove, into my hand.  I wasn't aware of  tool that could be
used,
> but I sure wished I had one!  Anyhow, I think the van looks great now.  It
> really stands out around here.  Very very few vanagons exist in these
parts,
> and even fewer have fresh spiffy chrome moulding.
>
> Is it a pain? yes.
> Is it worth it? for me, yes.
>
> Greg
> 82 westy.