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Re: Surf Rack
Historical mailing list - Johnny DeVilla
Sat, 19 Jul 2003 17:29:57 -0700
I have roof racks on my westy and I have not problem stacking 4 longboards at time up on top. just position em so...
Re: Repair Front Rack and Pinion?
Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
Wed, 27 Aug 1997 19:06:11 -0400
...What happens if I don't get it repaired? Thank you in advance, Brent Gardner >> you can get rebuilt power steering racks for 200...
Re: installing new luggage rack seals
Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 17:45:51 -0400
...There are four >>screws on the front and sides of the rack, four on the back, and I assume I >>remove them, remove the...
Re: sport racks on Westys
Historical mailing list
Mon, 4 Dec 1995 11:51:56 -0700
[snip] >Why do you recommend the Thule gutter racks attached to the Vanagon gutters >and not the bolt-on fake gutters? When I bought...
Re: safari roof rack
Historical mailing list - Chris Turner
Thu, 30 Oct 1997 06:25:15 -0500
...just bend the legs out a bit. (VWOA racks are identifiable by the little plactic caps at the ends of the 2 main horizontal...
Re: Bicycle rack mounted on rear windshield
Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
Wed, 14 Jul 2004 12:49:02 -0400
> Hello > > Is it ok to mount a bicycle rack on the rear windshield ? > > I picked up a used bicycle rack in my local area...
Front end Bike Rack!
Historical mailing list - David Klein
Mon, 20 May 2013 19:22:44 -0700
HI Vanafiends, Can some of you that have front end bike racks send me some pictures of how you made them. thanks so much...
Now THATS a roof rack.
Historical mailing list - Todd P Last
Tue, 5 May 2009 23:59:52 -0700
Gotta love this roof rack.... and the name of the Vanagon http://www.flickr.com/photos/rubatoguy/3472371242/in/set-72157617277209342/ Todd '88 Westy
Powersteering Rack needed
Historical mailing list
Thu, 22 May 1997 10:00:37 -0400 (EDT)
All, I need a good used power steering rack for my '87 Vanagon. Anyone out there with a parts bus that can anyone help...
Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
Historical mailing list - Danny C.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:55:18 -0700
...Reported fuel economy impact vary from a low of a few percent up to 15 % for some racks and 25% for rack and bicycle...
Re: Roof rack for kayaks on 91 Vanagon Westfalia
Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
Sun, 16 May 2010 22:33:26 -0230
How long are your kayaks? I've got yakima racks on my roof rack - I actually don't know how far apart they are...
Re: Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice
Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
Sun, 7 Feb 2010 16:53:07 -0800
...Buzzing luggage rack on westy need advice Nothing up there but the factory westy top. its the luggage rack that is buzzing right above...
seeking METAL 1/3 roof rack
Historical mailing list - Richard Alexand Palmer
Mon, 1 Apr 1996 16:58:23 -0500
...I currently have an all metal crew cab-length roof rack, which I liked very much on my '67 standard. However, as I have...
Re: carrying canoe on camper top
Historical mailing list
Thu, 2 Jan 1997 10:22:31 +0100
...I use a Yakima rack system (crossbars) to carry a 17ft canoe and a Yakima Rocket Box (roof top carrier) on an '86 Westy...
Re: Paulchen (and other) racks
Historical mailing list - Bj�rn
Thu, 19 Mar 1998 09:46:31 -0800
...I've seen a reference to a web page where Paulchen racks may be >>available, but I can't seem to find the adress...
Re: re. Front-mount bicycle rack?
Historical mailing list - Donald Baxter
Wed, 8 Sep 2004 21:41:59 -0500
...Insects on the bikes on my Passat roof rack is problematic enough. Our city transit busses have this sort of arrangement for carrying two...
Re: power steering rack leak
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Sun, 18 Apr 2010 16:11:33 -0700
...Rebuilt racks are not that pricey though. About $200-$400 depending on who you ask. BenT >
Re: TIPS
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Thu, 26 Apr 2007 08:42:00 -0700
...Looks like I got a bunch of guys in the US asking about the PS racks. Sorry for the false start guys. =) OK now...
Re: Best Yakima roof rack setup for Westy?
Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
Wed, 21 Nov 2001 10:44:08 -0700
...I have an older Yakima rack which grasps rain gutters. I bought it used as they don't make them any more. Most rack...
Re: PS racks
Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
Thu, 3 Jul 1997 11:01:41 -0400
>My 86 westy needed the rack replaced badly all through out the winter(in >Canada) last year, finally had it done so my wife...
Re: Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee
Sat, 4 May 2002 12:31:26 -0600
----------- original message ---------- >So far I am very impressed with the racks that Gary's >website offers. Who's Gary? What web site? Dave --------------- end...
Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:19:49 -0700
I was a rep in the bike biz for about 15 years, a job that practically demands a full-dress roof rack.� Over the...
Re: Fw: Ski/Bike rack for an '87 GL
Historical mailing list - james catterson
Thu, 11 Sep 1997 04:52:17 -0700
...another option is to position the rack close to the front and w/ the doors open, you can stand on each wheel house. even...
Yakima Rack For Westy
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 28 Apr 1999 08:09:36 -0700
...I have a Yakima rack with their accessory gunwale brackets and rain rail attachment clamps that actually attaches to the rain rail. The way...
Re: Simple roof (not bike) -rack...
Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
Fri, 26 May 2000 09:07:24 -0700
...Simple roof (not bike) -rack... > Good morning All, > Does anyone know where and maybe how much I can get a "simple" roof-rack? > When...
Re: Thule or Yakima rack part no's - Westy
Historical mailing list - Mick Kalber
Mon, 30 Apr 2001 12:41:12 -1000
> Does anyone have part numbers or kit suggestions for a > Yak or Thule pop-top rack? I'm looking for a rack for my...
Re: Yakima bike rack
Historical mailing list - Grant Braddish
Wed, 3 Sep 2003 07:29:32 -0500
We use a similar rear "universal webbing mount" bike rack and have used it to carry two adult bikes, a child's bike, and...
Re: I need advice....
Historical mailing list - Mike Catlin
Tue, 31 Dec 1996 18:50:03 -0800 (PST)
...He also said that he couldn't "guarantee" his work and > recommended that I purchase a rebuilt rack. Got one price off the net...
Fiamma or Thule? 2
Historical mailing list - Kokopelli Txirulari
Thu, 9 Mar 2000 08:36:30 GMT
...Yakima racks are not available in Spain so... Fiamma racks are easily available in all the RV shops around Bilbao. Thule racks to be...
Re: My trip and a bike rack
Historical mailing list - Steve Lashley
Fri, 6 Jul 2001 04:05:59 EDT
...So, does anyone have a (preferably used) bike rack for sale? The kind that fits oh so well on the back of a vanagon...
Re: luggage rack possibly for sale
Historical mailing list - David Maurio
Mon, 11 Aug 2003 20:17:44 -0400
...luggage rack possibly for sale I have a friend with an 83 vanagon, it has a black metal luggage rack on top, around 3...
Re: pre 1968 westy roofrack question
Historical mailing list
Tue, 26 Mar 96 18:24:06
Over here the people that make repro racks (good ones) use something called smooth Hammerite...comes in little aerosols..I have just used it...
Re: Roof Rack width survey
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee www.vwrack.com
Fri, 18 Jan 2008 18:21:42 -0700
...I also include shims with my racks which allow both Thule and Yakima accessories to be used with my racks. These are not always...
Dimensions of Luggage Rack
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Thu, 3 Aug 2000 07:48:55 -0400
Hi All, Does anyone know off the top of their head the dimensions of the luggage rack above the cab of a Vanagon Westy...
Need manual steering rack--can they be rebuilt?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 27 May 2007 12:44:28 -0500
Hello; I'm looking for a manual steering rack in good shape, but also wondering if anyone has successfully rebuilt them. Jim
Re: Power Steering rack boot
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 15 Aug 2004 22:03:32 -0500
...If you're adding PS fluid, then it's a rebuilt rack you need, not boots. The boots keep road junk out, they don...
Re: Installing Steering Rack and Pinion...
Historical mailing list - Joe Fernandez
Thu, 14 Apr 2011 18:51:32 -0700
...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Another-Steering-Rack-How-to212.htm <http://www.vanagonauts.com/Another-Steering-Rack-How-to212.htm>Not difficult, but lots...
Re: Kayak Roof Rack
Historical mailing list - Jeff Carver
Tue, 22 Jul 1997 06:04:50 PDT
...I fabbed a high rack from Quik N Easy clamps and 2x4's. I added a vertical support with another 2x4. covered kayak contact...
Re: Tie Rod Boot replacement
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Wed, 17 Sep 2003 23:37:14 EDT
...One thing I noticed was that a power steering rack which I have in stock from an '86 Syncro does not have the grommets...
Re: Homemade bike rack for '85 Westy?
Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
Wed, 3 Dec 2003 11:55:30 -0800
I have a 2-bike RoadGear rack that has a ball hitch mount. It has a hinged vertical post so you can access the...
Vanagon Westalia luggage Rack
Historical mailing list - Finn Runyon
Fri, 28 Sep 2012 19:27:10 -0600
...Any thoughts? While I was doing the rebuild I was doing some cleaning, and loosened the screws on the luggage rack. You know where...
"Whiney" P/S Rack
Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:14:19 +0000
...The P/S rack was replaced 2 summers ago. Prior to installing the new hose, the rack didn't make any noise. Any ideas...
Re: a few power steering rack questions on a 1985 westy
Historical mailing list - kenneth wilford (Van-Again)
Tue, 4 Jun 2013 13:13:44 -0400
...http://www.vanagonauts.com/Another-Steering-Rack-How-to212.htm We usually sell these for $325 but I would match BD $299 price if...
Re: Aerodynamics related to fuel consumption (for an 84 tin top)
Historical mailing list - Danny C.
Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:59:26 -0700
...Reported fuel economy impact vary from a low of a few percent up to 15 % for some racks and 25% for rack and bicycle...
Re: Roof racks for non pop top vanagon
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 13 Feb 2006 10:02:59 -0600
Any pictures? Where do you get QuickNEasy rack brackets? Thanks, Larry A. Max Wellhouse wrote: > I made my own bullet proof rack for carrying...
Re: Solar panel cable, Routing
Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
Fri, 12 Aug 2016 13:11:56 -0700
...Just wondered if it is better > to drill a penetration below the rack to get the cable into the cabin or > route it under...
Thread size for power steering rack hoses
Historical mailing list - David Hines
Fri, 1 Feb 2008 05:00:54 -0700
Does anyone know the thread sizes (at the PS rack) for the two hoses that run fron the engine compartment to the power steering...
Re: CB antenna question
Historical mailing list - Terry Kay
Sat, 14 Jul 2001 00:19:15 -0500
I met a gentleman that had a later model Westy, with a Wilson 2000 magnetic base loaded antenna on his roof rack. I asked...
re. Paulchen rack, carrying a tandem bike
Historical mailing list - Gary Lee, www.vwrack.com
Mon, 15 May 2006 19:02:40 -0600
...Do you think a Paulchen Rack would accommodate three such bikes? I= f > not what would be best? A roof rack perhaps? > > Thanks in...
Re: Bike rack suggestions
Historical mailing list - Ellen in Oregon
Thu, 24 May 2007 04:53:20 -0700
...Bike rack suggestions Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 07:30:13 -0400 Hi Volks,, Can anyone suggest a bike rack set up for my...
Re: HELP! Trying to put new ps rack in before Everybus
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Tue, 12 Apr 2005 13:58:13 -0400
I.ve done it, but the archives will give you better advice than I can.Try searching w/"steering rack".
Looking for Quality P/S Rack
Historical mailing list - Tom Salicos
Tue, 3 Oct 2006 10:25:31 -0500
I'm looking for inputs on a good brand name for a power steering rack for my '87 Syncro. Also, anything to avoid? Tom...
Bike rack suggestions
Historical mailing list - Jamie Auch
Thu, 24 May 2007 07:30:13 -0400
Hi Volks,, Can anyone suggest a bike rack set up for my '89 Westy? I need to carry four bikes when the family goes...
Re: Luggage Racks
Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
Sun, 5 Oct 1997 12:15:16 -0400
...I see three alternatives to a custom made luggage rack. 1. Purchase 2-3 sets of Thule or Yakima roof racks and accessories and...
Re: Manual Steering Rack Worn - Convert to Power?
Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 21:06:47 -0700
On 9/19/07, David Wilhite <dlwilhite@comcast.net> wrote: > > I believe that my steering rack is getting worn out as it appears that...
Re: hard turning after replacing power steering rack
Historical mailing list - -------------------------
Sun, 12 Nov 2006 21:01:28 -0500
This PS rack is not working. There is a valve in hte rack that is stuck. Try running is for a few days. Good...
Re: manual steering rack and pinion
Historical mailing list - mark drillock
Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:22:53 -0700
...http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/smartlist_768/tie_rod_assemblies.html Mark Alan Felder wrote: > The same manual steering rack and pinion...
Re: Surf Rack
Historical mailing list - Chris Radcliffe
Sat, 19 Jul 2003 16:20:24 -0700
...SO, the alternative is the roof racks. I'll bet one of the new improved versions of the old Aloha racks will work. Here...
Re: Paulchen bike rack Questions
Historical mailing list - Thing Guy
Wed, 13 May 1998 14:51:15 EDT
I can order the Paulchen rack from Reimo in Germany. I don't know of a US source for these. P-mail me for...
Re: Luggage rack seal...
Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
Mon, 17 Jul 2000 20:51:58 -0400
Jeff, Just for the record, I did NOT write the following: << > My luggage rack is positioned as it came from the factory, with all...