trim piece query

rhubarbray · Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 5:12 pm Post subject: trim piece query

Does anyone know what/where I can get the small piece of trim that goes at the top of the pillar in between the doors? It kinda looks like neoprene foam tubing, not the rubber trim strip that presses on the sheet metal pinch weld edges. Ours is split and I want to replace it. I have the German Motor Works parts manual but I don't see it. Is it glued on?

Heiferman · Posted: Fri Oct 18, 2024 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: trim piece query

A picture would be helpful.
But I bet Thingparts.com could help you.
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rhubarbray · Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2024 10:43 am Post subject: Re: trim piece query

rhubarbray · Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2024 10:44 am Post subject: Re: trim piece query

Hey! That worked!

blsthng · Samba Member Joined: May 29, 2007 Posts: 143

I think that the part you are looking for is
https://thethingshop.net/product/beading-body-front-to-rear/
When I did mine I seem to recall a long piece of trim from the "A" pillar to the back door
Good luck
Bill

rhubarbray · Posted: Sat Oct 19, 2024 3:46 pm Post subject: Re: trim piece query

Ah! You know what. I had seen that seal but dismissed it as it looked like the body edging I didn't need. But now that I look at it, I can see the neoprene pieces are part of the assembly! I guess you can't buy it separately?

obus · Posted: Wed Oct 23, 2024 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: trim piece query

That isnt the same piece. it is a neoprene-ish u shaped rubber piece and im not sure anyone is remaking it. I bought one used from Mike Basso here at www.thingparts.com
if you look closely here you will see it. https://www.thingparts.com/seat-belt-hook-ss-set/
https://www.thingparts.com/productimage.php?product_id=1804
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germansupplyscott · Posted: Sat Oct 26, 2024 6:29 pm Post subject: Re: trim piece query

The foam seal is part of the pinch welt, glued to it. It's not a separate part.

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obus · Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2024 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: trim piece query

i stand corrected. crazy thats the only way it comes though. I did buy one little piece used from him though and it serves its purpose.
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