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• Re: Removing the wardrobe/89 Westy
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Thu, 4 Nov 2004 19:08:09 -0700
  ...In the bottom of the storage area are one or two brackets with screws. Carefully tilt forward making sure you got all of the...
• Re: Introduction to List Members - Dan Andrews - 1982 Air Cooled 2L manual T3 (Vanagon) Orange Trakka Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 06:57:51 -0700
  ...It has been my understanding that Trakka didn't do such a great job with fitting windows and manufacturing aircon brackets. I assume this...
• Re: jump seat for camper
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:11:28 -0800
  ...The floor of a van that came with jumpseats has metal brackets that are basically short tubes welded on for the locating pegs on...
• Re: Vanagon Lounge brackets
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:45:52 +0000
  Okay, those are the parts, what does it look like??Got any pics of this mod in use? Dave B.the Boston one On...
• westy table arms FS, and table mount brackets
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Feb 2000 23:33:53 EST
  sorry, i forgot to put this in my previous post.. have one front table arm, and one rear table arm. no tabletops tho. also...
• Benefits of a rear sway bar?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Thu, 11 Apr 2002 21:47:59 -0400
  ...The bar is the same, but the end links and also the body brackets for the bar have different part numbers. Chris
• vanagon jumpseat for sale..fits westy or any van
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 23:44:45 EST
  ...includes belts and brackets. will fit in any vanagon. ships UPS ground from philly any reaponses to this should be p-mailed to me...
• Re: Spindles
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 15:21:57 EDT
  ...putting in pwr steering, could I use the brackets and pump off a Golf?? >> IIRC brackets are different unless you have an inline 4...
• Rear table leg holding bracket
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 17 May 2007 14:19:49 -0800
  ...I was paging through the Samba ads today and came across this particular ad for table brackets: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail...
• Re: VW gas I4 Engine Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 08:59:42 -0700
  ...The original Tiico kits lacked factory alternator and AC compressor brackets, and harmonic crank pulley. The use of substandard brackets and pulleys allowed natural...
• Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Mon, 10 Nov 2003 08:51:44 -0800
  ...I am >>> not sure which brackets to use if you intend on making >>> this work. Further (Matt correct me if I'm wrong) you...
• FS: Vanagon front seat upgrade - pair of grey Stow-n-go Chrysler 2nd row seats
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Mar 2017 04:21:07 -0400
  ...they do not come with the brackets you need to mount them in a vanagon. you can make your own brackets or buy the...
• Re: Vanagon Jump and Bench seats for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 17 Jan 2002 23:49:56 EST
  ...the bench seat is $100.00. > > damn thats cheap!!! u got the mounting brackets too? chris
• Stebro muffler mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Wed, 4 Jun 2008 13:51:00 -0400
  ...How does the muffler mount? I see two brackets poking out the backside of the muffler. Will it work on my '84 ? Do I...
• Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Tue, 24 Apr 2007 06:50:02 -0700
  ...The other problematic area is the muffler brackets. If your brackets are fine then replacing with a stock muffler is easy. If your brackets...
• Re: Tiico buzz / vibration / whine
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 14:09:14 -0700
  ...The early TiiCo engines they strayed from this and built their own brackets for the alternator and AC and vibration was a huge problem...
• Re: gas filler neck leak
  Historical mailing list - dr
  Wed, 25 Sep 2002 11:16:22 -0400
  ...are mounted on the tank brackets, fitting between the brackets and the tank when it sits on the brackets. Is there something else rubber...
• Re: Window hangers for air conditioners
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 28 Mar 2016 13:04:15 +0000
  ...I have seen brackets in campgrounds that resemble the kind of brackets that restaurants once used to hang a food tray on the side...
• Fw: Muffler brackets and things, 87 Syncro manual
  Historical mailing list - Roy O.
  Mon, 19 Oct 1998 09:20:34 -0500
  I had a single set of muffler brackets made at a local machine/metal fabricating shop. With galvenizing, the total cost was about $60...
• Re: Rear Window "jailbars"
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 12:38:25 EDT
  ...long, and the bracket's would hit the inside > panels when opening and closing. > > trim the tubes/bars, not the brackets. chris [text/html]
• OEM VW HD MUDFLAPS FS
  Historical mailing list - Bob Allen
  Wed, 27 Nov 2002 16:01:24 -0500
  ...I have a set of 4 Mud Flaps w/brackets orig equip on late model Westys/Syncro. Dealer cost is over $215.00 I...
• reinforcing fiberglass bumpers..Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 2002 12:08:39 EST
  ...i bolted a U channel from one bumper bracket to the other, and welded U channel on the outer edges of the bumper brackets...
• rear shelf
  Historical mailing list - MacLachlan, Bill
  Thu, 28 Aug 2003 14:18:22 -0700
  ...There's a couple of rear speaker mounting brackets up there. Does anyone know what these are attached to behind the headliner, and if...
• rad shack voltmeter/thermometer on sale
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Mon, 11 Apr 2005 21:29:51 -0700
  ...note huge url between brackets Alistair <http://www.radioshack.com/product.asp? catalog%5Fname=CTLG&category%5Fname=&product%5Fid=63%2D1039&MSCSProfile= 745D84CBF04D14A48AA6FF9C89D722C0BA68C1B04FE384678A5285FCD6E056B17AF21627 FDABE316B90B3C038D68EBD6B7F9F3BD1712EAA9951ACB2590A05C6517EFE46941FEFDD1...
• Yakima Artificial Rain Gutters
  Historical mailing list - Peter T. Owsianowski
  Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:09:28 -0400
  Anybody have an extra set of these? I have the complete Yakima set on the '89 for kayaks, looking to just mount the brackets...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL-Bracket direction
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 20:44:29 -0400
  ...In looking at the ETKA-7 parts blow-up - SG-51, illustration 35-08 - item 18 - it appears as if my muffler brackets have...
• Re: SA grille install (from square headlights)
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Fri, 3 Jun 2005 18:01:03 -0700
  It's possible that you inadvertently reversed the left and right outer headlight brackets. They're completely reversible EXCEPT for the little springy clip...
• Re: 6 broken alternator in 3 yrs - possible root cause
  Historical mailing list - Phil Zimmerman
  Tue, 31 Jan 2006 13:48:28 -0500
  On Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:45:34 -0700, Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM> wrote: >Volks, > >Alernator Brackets and Alernators. > >Yesterday when I installed...
• Re: Vanagon Awning
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 11 Jul 2023 16:54:39 -0500
  ...a 40% price increase since I purchased in May 2019! > > I paid $307 for Awning > I paid $82 for Brackets > > Inflation... ouch! > > -----Original Message...
• Re: DV Exhaust Bracket/Hanger fabrication question
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 1 Oct 2008 16:58:38 -0700
  On Wed, Oct 1, 2008 at 4:57 PM, neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi all. > > I made "DV" type exhaust brackets for...
• Re: Tool Suggestion? Re: Rear Trailing Arm Replacement Fun!
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Wed, 21 Jan 2015 10:19:49 -0800
  I did something similar on the '85 I parted out but had to bend the mount brackets so the bolt stub could clear the...
• Re: [Syncro] Anyone use A3 serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 inline-4?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 13 Dec 2004 22:49:44 -0800
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM; Syncro Subject: [Syncro] Anyone use A3 serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 inline-4? Hi Folks, Today I...
• Re: Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Fri, 14 May 1999 11:21:02 -0400
  ...Installing the main unit itself is obvious; you just remove the bumper brackets and slide it into the holes the brackets slid into, then...
• Re: Vanagon Awning
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 10 Jul 2023 17:21:48 -0400
  ...They usually need brackets from a vender to attach. Or Bus Depot version goes on when you arrive and many like that one as...
• 6 broken alternator in 3 yrs - possible root cause
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 09:45:34 -0700
  Volks, Alernator Brackets and Alernators. Yesterday when I installed a new alternator ... I found that I also had another "broken alternator bracket". Part #: 025...
• Re: Clutch Slave Cylinder replaced Finally!!! - One other question though.
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Thu, 17 May 2012 16:40:38 -0400
  Thanks Frank and Scott - All bolts and brackets are in place and tightened down. Still I appreciate the pointers - one can't be too...
• Re: Pillow Support for Westy
  Historical mailing list - John Welsh
  Sat, 07 Jun 1997 13:00:55 +0000
  ...I made two U-shaped brackets like this: ___ ___ |____| (need 1"x 1/8" aluminum bar stock, vise, visegrips, hammer, drill) and screwed them into...
• Modified alternator bracket
  Historical mailing list - A J Ivanciw
  Fri, 10 Oct 2008 17:48:11 -0400
  I mentioned that I was going to modify my brackets so I never have the belt eat another dipstick tube and make a mess...
• Re: Towing with a Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 18:12:16 -0400
  ...It replaces your bumper brackets and attaches to the chassis with three bolts on each side. Great for holding bike racks, luggage carriers etc...
• Re: 85 Westy Muffler Brackets-HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 10:58:14 -0700
  ...85 Westy Muffler Brackets-HELP! > You are really in luck my friend. I just completed this little task > with my engine on a stand...
• Re: roof rack brackets on westy top
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 13:08:08 -0400
  ...sufficient small bolts through the fiberglass. -Karl > Hi, > Has anyone put brackets on their westy poptop to > attach thule or yakima type racks? I...
• WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - Jean-Woo Kim
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 16:56:12 -0800
  ...If anyone has extra round headlight brackets and grill from '85 and older buses, I'd like to hear from you. Don't be...
• re: exhaust clamps
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 20:01:35 +0000
  Does anyone know if the muffler brackets on a 87 vanagon are availiable? I dont need the whole thing, just the top straps, and...
• retrofit A/C
  Historical mailing list - Hal Horton
  Tue, 9 May 2000 00:51:28 EDT
  ...the main parts in cataloges, but they do not cover hoses, brackets, how to put it in, etc. etc. Has anyone had any experience...
• Re: Yakima rack install directions
  Historical mailing list - Brian Wasson
  Thu, 23 Jun 2005 10:26:59 -0500
  Thanks to those of you who made comments about my Web page on how to install a Yakima rack setup using Wide Body brackets...
• Wanted : Vanagon Paulchen Rack
  Historical mailing list - JP
  Sat, 9 Dec 2006 14:32:32 -0500
  ...Must be in good shape and come with all the brackets to install properly. I'm also looking to sell an Eurovan Paulchen rack...
• need welder in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 09:02:02 -0700
  Hey, I need to find a welder to attach some brackets to a stainless steel muffler (Stebro). Anyone have a recommendation for someone that...
• Re: Making a Bed--any advise?
  Historical mailing list - Dick Taylor
  Mon, 11 Oct 1999 18:25:35 -0700
  ...angle brackets. Use carriage bolts for this so that the heads are sunk into the upper surface of the platform, where they won't...
• Re: exhaust part number/info needed
  Historical mailing list - Allan Streib
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 12:22:32 -0400
  When I got my '91 GL, the brackets were totally missing and the muffler was supported on the tailpipe side by a rubber donut...
• Plumbing?-NVC
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Fri, 25 Dec 2009 19:11:20 -0600
  ...I did not see any braces or brackets to hold the sink when I checked from under and called them back. They came and...
• Re: Class 2 Trailer Hitch for 84 Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Thu, 18 Feb 1999 10:14:32 -0500
  ...The hitch actually has Vanagon bumper brackets integrated into it. You simply remove your bumper brackets and bolt this hitch directly to the bumper...
• Re: Front Bumper Removal/Fog Light Install
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:20:29 -0700
  ...I picked up > some fog light brackets that were made for the Vanagon on Ebay a few weeks > back. Apparently, in order to install...
• Re: Tow Bar for Vanagon???
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 20:26:06 -0500
  ...Roadmaster makes a full line of tow bars and the brackets to fit a Vanagon. The bracket part # is 1208-1. You will also...
• Re: rubber washers for mounting Westfalia luggage rack
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Aug 2016 14:54:05 -0400
  ...in ETKA? These are used between the luggage rack and mounting brackets, seem to be no longer available. any hardware store or homedepot lowes
• Re: Finally got some SA Grille Kits in Stock
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Tue, 25 Sep 2001 10:53:08 EDT
  ...have the genuine Hella inner lights in VW boxing with the brackets for mounting. Just in case anyone had a question about that. >> Ken...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 18 May 2004 17:04:43 -0700
  ...jumpseat brackets > Good God Man! I'm 5'9", 175lbs and have a hell of a time getting in the > driver's seat in...
• Re: question about SA grill kit
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Fri, 28 Dec 2001 19:23:21 EST
  ...The inner light brackets mount much like the 7" headlight buckets currently on the 82 as I remember. There is a sheet metal lip...
• Re: Muffler Brackets
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Thu, 2 May 2002 21:33:51 -0400
  I used a couple of coat hangers twisted around my 84's muffler to hold it tight to its supports for many thousands of...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats
  Historical mailing list - Budd Premack
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 22:25:18 -0600
  ...Next, place the interior floor brackets (with protruding pipes) on the floor with the seat in its intended position (cushion flipped up is easiest...
• Re: Fix for STEBRO Muffler Bracket Breaking
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 3 Jan 2007 17:04:40 EST
  ...First of all, these brackets were well designed but could not handle the excessive vibration on some Vanagon engines. The brackets cracked at a...