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• Re: Rear Bumper removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 1 May 2006 19:46:12 -0500
  ...I need to remove the bumper by removing the bumper brackets that are held to the frame by 2 bolts each side. > The problem...
• need radiator removal advice today re: spare tire tray
  Historical mailing list - karl
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 09:19:17 -0800
  ...stumped by how to remove the spare tire brackets that run directly below the radiator (the 2 guides above the tray that the top...
• Re: Hanging speakers
  Historical mailing list - Brian Honan
  Mon, 2 Apr 2001 19:16:08 -0400
  ...is that what the box style is? There is nothing but brackets left to mine. Have not seen small box car speakers to hang...
• Re: Making a rear bumper??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 19 Nov 2001 14:30:25 EST
  ...it was welded to the stock bumper brackets so it just bolted on. weighed a ton but definately heavy duty.. chris [text/html]
• Re: quick review - shady boy awning
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:12:34 -0700
  ...I highly recommend using the optional poles-a serious down draft will bend your roof brackets & reduce the height of the cantilevered awning so...
• Re: '90 Vanagon Jump Seats and Rear Bench/Bed
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Wed, 22 Mar 2000 06:15:41 -0800
  Mike, cut away the plywood where you want to place the floor brackets and drill holes through the floor to match the holes you...
• Re: Westy Bed hardware
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 2 Mar 2006 12:45:58 -0500
  ...A set of rudimentary instructions show what you need to make and how to attach the hinge/hardware assembly and brackets to the bed...
• Re: Westy Floor
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Apr 2014 13:17:56 -0700
  ...I have everything including the OEM brackets that the jump seat pegs sit into on the floor. My question, even though I have had...
• Re: jumpseat cylinder housings
  Historical mailing list - Mark Belanger
  Mon, 10 Mar 2003 14:52:43 -0800
  ...The rear brackets are side specific. The mounting stud is > slightly off center. the floor brackets is not a simple tube. It's actually...
• 85 Westy Muffler Brackets-HELP!
  Historical mailing list - Paul Rogers
  Thu, 6 Apr 2000 10:11:30 EDT
  I'm currently rebuilding the entire exhaust system from heads to tail pipe. I've got it all put back together really nice up...
• Re: awning
  Historical mailing list - Ron Lussier
  Wed, 28 Feb 2001 07:06:14 -0800
  ...I had custom brackets made, which aren't quite right, but the awning itself is fantastic. Coyote -- ron lussier / lenscraft fine art giclee prints...
• Re: FS: westy poptop roof rack brackets (allows use of thule/yakima ...
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Dec 2001 10:00:42 EST
  In a message dated 12/3/01 2:09:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, korkwood@WSHOST.NET writes: > Those fake raingutters must be specific...
• License plate moutings
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Sat, 5 Jul 2003 12:12:18 -0500
  ...Was there a bracket there too? All of the back brackets seem to hold up but I need two fronts and something for the...
• Re: Broken Stebro Muffler Bracket / Malcolm's trip + FIBER EXHAUST GASKET WARNING
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 10 Aug 2005 11:51:23 -0400
  > VW designed muffler brackets that don't crack > regardless of the vehicle they are installed on. Sometimes they do. We see a relatively small...
• Re: A Westy awning (UPDATE)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 15 Dec 2015 16:47:29 -0500
  ...A Westy awning (UPDATE) > > Does anyone have experience installing the Fiamma wall brackets for a 10' awning? On my Westy? The aft bracket is...
• Re: converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:59:47 -0800
  ...The 82 and older > radiator used thread in > rubber mounts on brackets top and bottom. These > older brackets and > rubber mounts don't work...
• Re: First Aid Kit
  Historical mailing list - Double-Cab Guy
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 12:02:49 -0600
  ...Ever wonder what the brackets in the trunk of your other VW's were for? Ever wonder why your VW or other German car...
• Head update and 1 exhaust question
  Historical mailing list - Dan Erlandson
  Thu, 19 Jun 2003 23:29:03 -0400
  ...I don't remember seeing anything else on the Vanagain website for exhaust brackets, so what have others done when the other half (the...
• Re: A Few Vanagon Items for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 1 May 2017 17:09:12 -0400
  ...only the mounting brackets are... and if you flip the drivers side bracket over, and drill a new hole in it and reweld the...
• Re: Syncronicity Achieved! (LONG)
  Historical mailing list - Trace Choulat
  Mon, 9 Oct 1995 19:42:46 -0400
  ...One of the brackets holding the shield in > place is broken. Non-Syncros do NOT have this shield. > Yes, the '86 GL I had...
• Re: SA 5-speed transmission question
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 15 Jun 1999 23:23:16 EDT
  ...US in '83) had it's own special mounting bars and brackets which were different than a 4-speed Vanagon diesel. It's worth...
• Re: Muffler Strap
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 09:33:33 EST
  ...comes with its own integral mounting bracket then you would not need the expensive VW OEM brackets. >> Now there is some real economy. Rich
• westy front seat bracket removal
  Historical mailing list - curt welsh
  Fri, 15 Nov 2002 17:26:57 -0800
  ...in my local junkyard and i'm trying to get the brackets out w/o paying the extra removal cost. I thought they where...
• Re: roof racks for kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Dave Vickery
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 16:24:48 +0000
  You can easily find the Wide Body Brackets-Yakima # 8001. Just call rack places to see who has them in stock. When you drill...
• Re: Fiberglass rear bumpers (vanagon)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 9 Mar 2010 23:52:17 EST
  ...and yes...you have the same idea that i already did to my wolfsburg van - between the 2 bumper brackets, i had a steel...
• Re: hitch
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 13:16:05 -0700
  ...To what and how do the brackets > attach? A pic would be cool. > > I wonder if it is compatible with any/most/all Subie...
• Re: Ideas on shipping/towing from Nova Scotia
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 20 Aug 2003 20:37:20 -0400
  ...Don't buy >the brackets >>direct from Roadmaster. They will be discounted at their >dealers. I use >>these brackets and the Falcon 5200 tow...
• FS: Jetta 2.0l plus all conversion parts for Vanagon install
  Historical mailing list - Will Morris
  Sun, 24 Aug 2003 17:29:02 -0400
  ...PS pump, alternator and AC Compressor with the various brackets to mount them, along with the original pulleys to use the Jetta serpentine belt...
• Re: Shear Bolts/Steering column
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Mon, 9 Aug 1999 16:47:06 -0400
  ...There's nothing about that set of > crummy sheetmetal brackets that needs any extra-special torque tolerance, > and I'm not convinced that shear...
• Re: Steering column shear bolt removal
  Historical mailing list - Cunegonde
  Sun, 16 Feb 2014 21:31:39 -0800
  ...So I used capillary lube on the threads at the brackets, then drilled them out until I could hammer in a small hex bit...
• Re: rubber luggage rack washer
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Thu, 23 Apr 2009 16:08:32 -0400
  ...for the rubber washers used between the > luggage rack and roof brackets. These have the approximate > dimensions: inner diameter 8mm, outer diameter 25mm, 7mm...
• Re: Canvas Cot Conundrum...
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 3 May 1995 18:13:29 -0300
  ...I simply mounted the brackets so that the cot rails fitted, not likely at "stock '78" elevation. There are wires in the windshield posts...
• Re: Mudflaps @ $25
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Sat, 16 May 1998 03:25:12 EDT
  ...these fit the vanagon, too. (get the ones for the bus, easier to adapt brackets to the vanagon) look like the stock vanagon ones...
• WTB Turbo Muffler 82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Mark B. Magee
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 00:42:36 -0600
  ...I am hoping for one that will use the existing clamps/brackets/hangers and fit at least similar to stock. If not available, what...
• Re: Westy Awnings?
  Historical mailing list - W. Silva
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 19:49:23 -0500
  ...You will have to order the special VW brackets, there are two different ones depending on the year of your van. The awning is...
• Very Cheap Spares - you pick up
  Historical mailing list - George Lehman
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 18:38:49 -0400
  ...AC compressor and brackets. Van was two tone brown passenger van. Moving my household from Racine, Wisconsin (just north of Chicago)this next week...
• Re: awning mounting clips
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 24 Nov 2004 12:39:22 -0500
  ...s the best place to purchase those really expensive awning mounting brackets? > > We just picked up a used awning (thanks Thomas!) in good shape...
• Re: Old Popular Mechanics - Make Your Own Camper
  Historical mailing list - Don Hundt
  Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:54:12 -0500
  "A removable steel plate, bolted to brackets along the roof gutters, takes advantage of the roll-resistance built into modern roofs to fimly anchor...
• Re: Catalina 2500 Awning
  Historical mailing list - wrd2917
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 08:36:10 -0700
  ...Thursday, August 20, 1998 12:13 AM > > The brackets are optional. I generally just place the feet of the awning > arms (the long struts...
• Re: wtb: PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets for 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:30:10 -0800
  ...PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets for 2.1 > The Syncro steering shaft is shorter, as Ben knows, that is why...
• Re: Securing a bench seat
  Historical mailing list - Jim. Felder
  Thu, 26 Jul 2018 09:52:02 -0500
  ...There are brackets held in place with bolts. Do the brackets > > secure the frame somehow? > > > Thanks > > Jeff > > > Sent from my iPhone > > >
• Re: Trailer hitches..couple of questions
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 8 Nov 2010 12:50:00 -0600
  ...You remove the rear bumper, then remove the rear bumper mount brackets. The brackets will not be used again. You then mount the rear...
• Re: Westfalia Shore Power Ground Bonding Minutia: Breaker Box
  Historical mailing list - Neil N
  Tue, 25 Feb 2020 18:48:02 -0800
  ...The breaker bracket braces bolted right in and holes in the box brackets lined up with holes in cabinet wood. I tried to blow...
• Re: muffler for 88 WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 3 Mar 2004 00:32:00 -0600
  ...Fit right into the brackets on the vehicle. regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Warren.K.Lail-1 wrote: >Hi everyone, > >I changed the...
• Re: eerily quiet but here's a parts request
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:22:35 -0700
  ...Mark Alan Felder wrote: > very quiet since yesterday on this message board, odd? I am wondering if > anyone has the lower radiator support brackets...
• Re: Muffler/Catalytic prices?
  Historical mailing list - Mike
  Tue, 9 Feb 1999 22:21:45 -0500
  ...only we could find a vendor for those $50.00 muffler brackets that rust/weld to the muffler and require replacement also. good luck...
• SA grill kit for sale....Charleston, SC
  Historical mailing list - Vanagon Man
  Tue, 1 Jun 2004 16:33:11 -0400
  ...Comes with grill, the inner lights, and the brackets for them.........all you need i am pretty sure....................... Adam P Charleston,SC Coburn, WV...
• Re: Threw a rod pictures
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Sun, 28 Jan 2007 17:18:38 -0800
  ...photo#4979562593750810642 > RVC - there are also shots of my Syncro jumpseat brackets in the same public gallery! Angus '86 Syncro '89 Carat '85 Driveway...
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - round to rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 18 May 2005 10:54:25 -0400
  ...metal light brackets to my 1985 body >> as I >> have not holes for inner mounts and such. >> >> > > while this is a totally pointless upgrade...
• Re: Front bumper, homemade
  Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
  Wed, 5 Aug 2015 12:34:15 -0700
  ...Mounted to stock sun bumper with stainless brackets. > https://shufti.wordpress.com/2015/08/05/vanagon-front-bumper-pics/ > > Alistair
• A/C compressor mounting brackets
  Historical mailing list - Scott Semyan
  Wed, 12 Apr 2000 09:51:44 -0700
  I just ripped mine out, you are welcome to it. Both the bracket and the thing that attaches to the engine are in good...
• just finished installing my shadyboy awning
  Historical mailing list - dusty edwards
  Mon, 6 Jun 2005 20:48:05 -0600
  ...i got it decked out with the silver reflective (cooling!) material, downdraft poles and stainless steel mounting brackets. ...and it looks great taboot!!!!!!!!! dusty...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL-Bracket direction
  Historical mailing list - JRodgers
  Fri, 9 Aug 2013 22:36:54 -0500
  ...From the picture - if the brackets are > installed as shown - removal of the retaining strap should allow the > muffler to simply drop straight down...
• Re: driving lights in front bumper?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 21:14:53 -0800
  I have the factory brackets that are used to mount the fog / driving lights above the bumper. These do not require drilling any holes...
• Re: driving lights in front bumper?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Mon, 5 Mar 2001 21:14:53 -0800
  I have the factory brackets that are used to mount the fog / driving lights above the bumper. These do not require drilling any holes...
• Re: More 89 Bluestar questions
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Wed, 15 Jan 2014 20:21:08 -0500
  ...This one is in fact sitting in the cutouts in the mounting brackets as you say. On the end of the muffler, where the...
• Re: 85GL 1.9 Busted alternator mounting bracket stud ..2nd time in 2 years
  Historical mailing list - TC
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 08:35:49 -0700
  ...I tapped in 18mths ago when this first happend Are your brackets custom made to change the stress points ? My thinking was to weld...
• Re: non power mirrors
  Historical mailing list - Chris S
  Mon, 13 May 2019 12:33:04 -0400
  ...itm/Volkswagen-Type-2-T3-Vanagon-Side-Mirrors-Set-With-Adapter-Brackets-RH-LH/153139269807?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc...
• Lar - Re: 6 broken alternator in 3 yrs - possible root cause
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Jan 2006 13:04:32 EST
  ...In a message dated 1/29/06 11:56:43 AM Eastern Standard Time, roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM writes: > Volks, > > Alernator Brackets and Alernators. > > Yesterday...
• Re: FTP via Mosaic
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 06 Jul 1994 08:14:32 EDT
  ...Just open a URL to gopher://[ftp.site.name]/[directory] (eliminate the square brackets) Vanagon is gopher://halfdan.med.umn.edu/Miscellaneous/Vanagon This...