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• Re: Westy Rear Belts
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 Jan 2006 21:50:35 EST
  ...I use it in the rear of the Westy? > > the mounting brackets are not the same. ps, i have front, middle and rear shoulderbelts...
• Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 3 Sep 2009 12:48:49 -0700
  ...Kit" including gray plastic side panels & brackets, rear seat, side table & mount, two theater seats w/ mounting brackets & floor sockets, etc.� $450 Several 2...
• Selling Various Vanagon Parts in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:54:20 -0700
  ...Kit" including gray plastic side panels & brackets, rear seat, side table & mount, two theater seats w/ mounting brackets & floor sockets, etc.� $450 Several 2...
• Re: re Hella rectangle headlights
  Historical mailing list - Louis Rumanes
  Fri, 29 May 1998 10:25:38 -0400
  ...He responded with an offer to sell a complete kit for doing the conversion, including the Hella E-code lights, the brackets, and the...
• Re: A Westy awning
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:22:45 -0500
  ...GOWESTY brackets are drilled and screwed to the vehicle while VanCafe is bolted to the vehicle. Does anyone have experience which bracket is better...
• Re: Gabriel Hijackers on an 84 Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Hughes
  Sun, 22 Nov 2015 17:30:36 +0000
  ...Well now I'm having trouble getting them to fit into the upper and lower mounting brackets on my van.  There's a steel...
• Big Brake questions?
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Wed, 30 Nov 2011 17:55:23 -0600
  ...My neighbors machine shop can make my caliper brackets for a very reasonable price so going 4 wheel disc may be in my budget...
• More of More Stuff
  Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
  Sat, 1 Sep 2001 15:40:34 -0500
  I forgot something that may be of interest---- The rear jump seats are gone, but I still have the mounting brackets for them, with...
• Re: wrap around metal bumpers.Was:Re: NEW Fiberglass bumpers and s....
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Wed, 17 Mar 2004 13:03:23 EST
  ...I guess the brackets are different. I offered to trial the first set at my cost but have not gotten a response yet. BenT
• Slight squealing belt..
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Mon, 9 Jul 2007 21:40:10 -0700
  ...If the mounting bolt(s) or brackets are a bit worn, the alternator can be out of line with the belt and "Jill-poked...
• roof rack tips
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Thu, 29 Oct 1998 19:51:58 -0800
  ...No stress on the pop top. > >At the front, I mounted the brackets on the luggage rack over the cab. I >took this off...
• Re: Muffler Brackets
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 3 May 2002 07:24:14 EDT
  In a message dated 5/3/2002 12:24:36 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > Muffler Brackets The muffler brackets...
• Re: Roof racks for Westies and Eurobagos
  Historical mailing list - Felix Martel
  Tue, 28 Apr 1998 20:20:51 -0400
  ...I'll try and find the Thule part number for the brackets and post them... -----Message d'origine----- De : Thing Guy <ThingGuy@aol.com...
• Re: Rear Bumper Concerns
  Historical mailing list - Sam Bateman
  Tue, 17 Nov 1998 22:37:38 EST
  ...He said he could weld a 2" x 3" tube between the brackets, but was concerned about what might happen in a crash to...
• All new Stainless Steel Muffler for Waterboxer Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 15:22:08 EST
  ...All new stainless steel mounting brackets are not included but are available separately as this new stainless muffler will fit in the OEM brackets...
• Yakima on a Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 14:17:07 -0800
  ...Nor do I need or wish to install brackets on the top just for this weekend. TIA Mark in AK
• Carefree Awning
  Historical mailing list - davidb
  Tue, 8 May 2001 18:57:48 -0400
  ...The product (Sidewinder II) has brackets that hold them away from the body. Anybody used these??, and is it possible to use one longer...
• Jumpseats for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Nov 2001 09:57:47 EST
  ...anyone want to rebuild some jumpseats? LOL at any rate, the jumpseat brackets are still good, and all the other metal parts are still...
• Rear Sway bar hardware.........anyone installed a factory rear ba r...I am looking for mounting hardware....links
  Historical mailing list - Smola, Tony
  Thu, 25 Apr 2002 23:13:03 -0500
  ...where to get these? The bar is switchable, the bushings and brackets are too......I just need the links that connect the bars to...
• Re: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - Aristotle Sagan
  Tue, 18 May 2004 14:17:18 -0700
  ...jumpseat brackets > point well taken.. > > between my wife and 3 kids and 2 dogs..thats 5 people and 2 dogs we weigh a > total...
• Re: Anybody else have a 2.2EJT in their Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 19:34:30 -0700
  ...we may have to start you off with the correct mounting brackets. Subaru is kinda funny about it .. the right side of the alternator...
• Re: Raising the seat back
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Wed, 19 May 2004 09:38:00 -0700
  ...I scabbed them onto the jumpseat brackets with longer bolts. Also..... Griot's Garage sells neat cupholders that hold the monster cups (up to...
• Re: Another C4C vanagon, this time at a VW dealer in Catonsville, MD
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:03:46 -0600
  They removed the awning and left the brackets on the van!?? Holy ---- batman! Hey Sudhir .... go unscrew that small LED panel on the "kitchen...
• Re: Blood & manual transmission plug
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Sat, 7 Oct 2000 10:45:27 EDT
  ...the knuckle you just jammed into the linkage and water pipe brackets >> Jere, This form of self-abuse can be avoided if you remember...
• Re: tiico vibrations/interesting testing done.
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 03:16:48 +0000
  >another point is the VW made brackets include rubber bushings in the >alternator mounting points therfore adding to the isolation of the >vibrations, whereas...
• Re: tiico vibrations/interesting testing done.
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 4 Mar 2003 06:23:26 +0000
  ...On top of that I now know exactly what brackets you are implementing and there are no (zero, none, zip, 0) rubber bushings in...
• anybody used Kelly Carport? (awning)
  Historical mailing list - Wesley Alden Pegden
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 21:54:07 -0500
  ...from the photos it would probably be easy to fabricate gutter brackets to use with it. What I really like about it is that...
• Re: AC system still charged after six years?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Fri, 3 Oct 2008 16:39:10 -0400
  ...Whenever I have to get my compressor out of the way (including removal of the engine) I just remove it from it's brackets...
• Re: Westy rear shelf support
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bel
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 09:11:39 -0700
  ...The later cabinets with A/C are attached at the front the same way, but > the rear has beefy brackets that go from the...
• Re: middle seat mounting question
  Historical mailing list - vw_van_fan_Mark
  Wed, 28 Sep 2016 20:28:52 -0700
  ...to line up with the existing threaded holes in the track brackets. But I wonder if removing the left side armrest would let the...
• FS: Tan velveteen rear 3 passenger bench seat (Seattle WA)
  Historical mailing list - C B
  Fri, 8 Oct 2010 15:25:11 -0700
  ...NOT a z-bed (does the list wisdom know if this upholstery will fit z-bed brackets?). From a 7-passenger van. Mid-80s...
• Adding jump seat bracket need measurements
  Historical mailing list - Jere Hawn
  Mon, 25 Aug 2003 17:43:02 -0700
  ...still looking for a grinder to clean up the floor board brackets/braces. Will some one that has this jump seat installed please send...
• Re: Water Pump Project 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Sun, 11 Oct 2015 14:50:07 -0700
  ...Two brackets fit over it and a nut > secures them. How long should that stud be? I cannot mount both > brackets to it > > and...
• Re: SA Quad Round Headlight Grille kits FS!
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 9 Dec 1998 10:47:55 -0800
  ...This is not merely the > grille, but also includes the inner driving lights for '80-'86 Vanagons, a > plug-in wiring harness, mounting brackets...
• Re: need welder in Seattle
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 6 Oct 2007 17:38:26 -0700
  ...need welder in Seattle > > > > Hey, I need to find a welder to attach some brackets to a stainless > steel > > muffler (Stebro). Anyone have a...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 7 May 2012 - Special issue (#2012-277)
  Historical mailing list - DAIZEE Scooby
  Mon, 7 May 2012 20:17:18 -0400
  ...Too late for me but what I did when remounting the 2 brackets I left slight slack (just a titch not tight!) so that...
• Re: square headlight upgrade kit
  Historical mailing list - Helmut Zeidler
  Sun, 17 Jan 1999 20:01:50 +0100
  ...How does the Hella DE mount to the vehicle? The beam includes three mounting brackets, two on each upper corner, one the inner lower...
• Re: Paint a New Muffler. Last Longer?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 5 May 2012 23:13:58 -0700
  ...Sounds like the stuff I used on the brackets though instead of primer used some leftover POR-15 metal etch. Sounds like it's...
• Re: Alternator brackets
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Wed, 21 May 2008 10:49:55 -0700
  ...It's engine > studs are still good, too. > > No wonder there are so many posts about failed alternator brackets. > > Mike > -- Neil Nicholson. 1981 Air...
• Re: Muffler brackets and things, 87 Syncro manual
  Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
  Mon, 26 Oct 1998 22:38:34 EST
  In a message dated 10/27/98 12:08:29 AM, jliasse@email.msn.com wrote: << I had exactly the same situation. The dealer...
• WTB Diesel Parts Needed
  Historical mailing list - G. Jetson
  Sun, 22 Jul 2001 23:14:34 -0700
  ...I'm looking for muffler brackets in good shape & a top section of the snorkel air intake (drvier's side type). If you have...
• Alternate vanagon seats-what works?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Tue, 17 Oct 2006 16:12:59 +0000
  ...Do you transfer the mounting sliding brackets to the new seats, or are some VW seats directly compatible? Do you bolt a piece of...
• Re: What's the difference between these two AC brackets?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:32:50 -0800
  On Thu, Jan 28, 2010 at 7:59 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>wrote: > The bracket on the right is the earlier version...
• Various Vanagon Parts For Sale in Austin, TX
  Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
  Thu, 8 Oct 2009 14:20:21 -0700
  ...Kit" including gray plastic side panels & brackets, rear seat, side table & mount, two theater seats w/ mounting brackets, seat belts, etc.� $400 Several 2...
• Re: Infant seats and Vanagons...
  Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
  Wed, 18 Aug 1999 16:39:46 -0700
  Alan, I may be missing something here with your particular setup, but all I did was add one of those metal brackets provided by...
• Tiico fuel rail info........
  Historical mailing list - Arlen & Edie
  Wed, 11 Jul 2001 23:47:21 -0700
  ...The biggest problem in doing this conversion is making your own mounting brackets to hold the rail solidly in place. I've done the...
• Re: Tow Loops
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:55:17 -0700
  ...know ) .. >> and it's on stock bumper brackets.. >> there are two loops built into the bumper brackets.. >> >> can't imagine someone cut yours off...
• Got my ARB fridge/freezer
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Thu, 15 Jun 2000 16:23:50 -0700
  ...My plan is to remove the brackets for the jumpseat in the Carat and to then fab a custom bracket/strap. (No, I'm...
• Re: how to keep that annoying a.c. duct on the ceiling?
  Historical mailing list - Stucco
  Mon, 17 May 1999 19:31:55 -0600
  I went to my local hardware store and bought small 90 degree angle brackets and widened them to about 95 degrees. At that point...
• Catalina 2500
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Geho
  Fri, 15 Oct 1999 07:18:09 -0400
  ...Has anyone tried installing their 2500 awnings installing the bottom mounting brackets so the awning can be used in both the patio and the...
• Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 22 May 2000 13:21:40 EDT
  ...I only had to bend the muffler brackets for the slightly larger muffler to fit. You can scrap the stock FI setup and exhaust...
• Vanagon rear seating options
  Historical mailing list - Brian McClure
  Sat, 14 Apr 2001 09:06:03 EDT
  ...Can I just change the mounting/hinge hardware, or do I need the whole seat? If I can change the brackets- does anybody have...
• power door locks install
  Historical mailing list - Ken Lewis
  Fri, 23 Apr 2004 22:02:23 -0400
  ...this upgrade make sure you get ALL the parts i.e. brackets, linkage, wiring harness, etc.. Plan on dis-assembling the motors to clean...
• Re: Anyone use A3 serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 inline-4?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 10:13:09 -0800
  On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 03:11:18 +0000, Chris DeLong <green536@hotmail.com> wrote: > I cut the insulation away from the decklid in...
• Arm rest brackets fatigue heads up
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 11:53:58 -0800
  So If you are like me & tend to really use the driver side arm rest & the bracket bolts are are going on 25 years...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 17:55:26 -0800
  ...Mike Snow Camp Pendleton, California 1982 Westfalia 1.6TD 1983 ASIA 1.6D Hi Michael, Do you have part numbers for the bottom brackets...
• Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Thu, 13 Jul 2000 07:04:17 CDT
  ...One pair factory rear mud flaps with brackets. Embossed with VW logo. 1.6 Diesel exhaust pipe, muffler, and tailpipe assembly. Also intake manifold...
• Re: [Syncro] WTB: inline4 powersteering bracket
  Historical mailing list - Frank Grunthaner
  Mon, 2 Jul 2001 12:36:35 EDT
  ...I can see how custom brackets might help but given the massive bracket reinforcements seen on many of the stock VW diesel engine accessory...
• Re: Retrofitting 5X7 H-4 Lights - Another Method (long)
  Historical mailing list - Randy Bergum
  Thu, 28 Jan 1999 11:33:37 -0800
  ...I weld the brackets together, now that the design is frozen. Brazing was for the first set only. > The second thing that concerned me...
• Re: non power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Ben Eisenbraun
  Wed, 8 May 2019 22:52:30 -0400
  ...https://www.ebay.com/itm/Volkswagen-Type-2-T3-Vanagon-Side-Mirrors-Set-With-Adapter-Brackets-RH-LH/153139269807?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC...