Missing grill/trim ???

Post by **CycloneMike** » 22 Apr 2008, 19:47

Hello
Can anyone tell me if there should be a grill or trim in the oblong hole in the B pillar below the door latch?
I'm putting my van back together and can't find anything to fit or even remember if I took anything out?
Help please.
Misiing from bottom left corner of picture???
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Thanks,
Mike.

Post by **R0B** » 22 Apr 2008, 20:01

the two vans i have owned have had nowt there.just the hole...

Post by **Fritz** » 22 Apr 2008, 21:34

Your common or garden poverty model basic caravelle or panel van would have left the factory with this gaping hole in the 'B' post on both the O/S and N/S front doors as it is part of the rear roof ventilation (air outlets) which supply fresh air only to the central conpartment of the vehicle.

A 'B' post air duct gasket (a nice finished louvered vent ) was made available for the executive models ie top of the range Caravelles (the Carat) and the LLE's and also the Westy campers I think,,,,,,

Regards

Fritz,,,,,,

PS, their is also an edge trim available to cover the sharp edge of the 2 spot welded vertical seams shown in the picture....

Post by **CycloneMike** » 23 Apr 2008, 06:29

Thank you both.
So looks like I didn't loose them then, I just have a poverty spec van.

I do have the edge trim though. Just waiting till I trim the pillars before fitting.

Post by **ermie571** » 23 Apr 2008, 08:11

wooo hoooo!!!

I have the superior trim!!! (possible the only thing on the van that is...)Nice louvre things with felt round them...

shortly to be on e-bay as cherry and Carat and rare!!!!

hehehe

Em
x

Post by **matt-the-sign** » 23 Apr 2008, 09:12

Funny, I was looking at that hole on my Atlantic last night and wondering if a previous owner had forgotten to put the trim back on .....

Update .... Drivers side not there, but I do have the trim on the passenger side

Post by **Mocki** » 23 Apr 2008, 09:20

both the caravelles i broke had that trim, one early one late, just bog standard velles, the GL one i had didnt have it,..

Post by **matt-the-sign** » 23 Apr 2008, 09:47

In which case im after the trim to fit nearside (drivers side as mines a left hooker) if anyones got a spare ?????

Post by **CycloneMike** » 23 Apr 2008, 09:54

And I'd like both if the're out there, cos it looks unfinished without.
Thanks.

Post by **Mocki** » 23 Apr 2008, 10:19

remind me tomorrow, and ill have a look see in my shed of bits, see if i have any left, its a while since i broke those vans, cant remember if i kept the trims or not.........i know i have seat belt covers, door handles and visors, but cant remember seeing those last time i was furraging in there

Post by **matt-the-sign** » 23 Apr 2008, 10:23

Mike gets first shout of course, but I'll have second dib please

Post by **Mocki** » 23 Apr 2008, 10:53

like i said, remind me tomorrow when i should have time to pop by the workshop and have a look see...... dont even know if i have any to be sure

Post by **matt-the-sign** » 23 Apr 2008, 10:59

Cheers Mocki

Post by **CycloneMike** » 23 Apr 2008, 11:17

Yes many thanks.

Post by **PEET** » 23 Apr 2008, 18:07

I've ebayed some and top price so far was £26 worst was £14.