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• unrolling papertowel
  Historical mailing list - Maggie Dew
  Fri, 25 Jul 2008 07:08:29 -0600
  ...Sits on "top" of the towel roll? Where or what is it fastened to? Brackets? Got a picture? Thx, Maggie Date: Thu, 24 Jul...
• '56 Kombi Update
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 30 Jul 1995 01:59:09 -0700 (PDT)
  ...Did a test fit of new back bumper and brackets. BTW - I think this may be a pickup bumper, but I'm not sure...
• Re: jumpseat install into a westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Apr 2007 01:26:19 EDT
  ...in > the wood Westy > subfloor), or weld/bolt in the real brackets from a donor van. I'm not > convinced that the brass > cups...
• rebuilt engine: what the dealer parts guy said
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Thu, 18 Aug 94 09:35:52 CDT
  ...oil dipstick crankshaft pully(s) <but flywheel IS included>, thermostat oil pressure switch and other little things like sheet metal, screws, brackets, injectors, wiring...
• Re: EV mud flaps
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Jan 1997 17:20:18 -0500 (EST)
  ...the big VW logo on them) and made a set of brackets for them and mounted them in the wheel well a la T1...
• Re: Rear Carat table installed in Weekender
  Historical mailing list - NACHTAIN 7
  Fri, 8 May 1998 12:36:07 EDT
  ...what you have to do is grind off the rear seat backing brackets that are attached to the side. then just take your other...
• Divorce sale- 82 Westy Diesel / not running $1500.
  Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
  Tue, 13 Aug 2002 13:11:54 EDT
  ...Has towbar brackets mounted to the frame in front so it can easily be towed. Have a 85 Jetta TD motor apart with many...
• Re: AC Compressor Mount Bracket Removal - 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 31 May 2004 00:10:51 -0500
  ...Turns out there are two mount brackets. One is cast aluminum and bolts to the case, the other is a sheetmetal thing that is...
• Re: Water Pump Project 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 10 Oct 2015 17:33:01 -1000
  ...Two brackets fit over it and a nut secures >> them. How long should that stud be? I cannot mount both brackets to it >> >> and...
• Vanagon 5 Cylinder Engine Carrier
  Historical mailing list - Tom Sinclair
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 19:21:14 -0700
  ...The engine carrier will come to you in 6-8 weeks and unpainted so you can fabricate and weld the skidplate brackets to it...
• Re: Building carrier (load bar) Square or rectangular tube steel?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 15 Mar 2008 16:41:26 -0800
  ...The Fox mount brackets end up being more or less in the middle of the block lengthwise. And for others who might use the...
• Re: Awnings
  Historical mailing list - KENYON FAIREY
  Wed, 21 May 1997 11:07:51 -0400 (EDT)
  Carefree of Colorado manufactures both an awning and the proper mounting brackets for both Westies/Vanagons and Eurovans. I am in the process of...
• Re: New seats available for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 8 Jun 2016 14:37:15 -0500
  But do they need small car brackets to work in my westy On Jun 8, 2016 2:34 PM, "Jeff Schwaia" <vw.doka@gmail...
• Re: Shift rod bushing
  Historical mailing list - Mike S
  Thu, 16 Sep 2010 11:50:33 -0400
  ...to without removing the tank), which are somewhat spherical on the outside, and are held by brackets which allows them to move into alignment.
• Wanted !
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:05:57 EDT
  Folks, I am looking for the motor mounting brackets, oil pan and adapter plate to install a VW I4 engine into a auto tranny...
• RE: Berg short-shift for Vgon
  Historical mailing list - William R. Kennedy, NJIT CIAT, 201-596-5648
  Mon, 28 Nov 1994 09:56:37 EST
  ...Answer is yes, I think, with some homebrewing of brackets and lengthening of hoses. Porsche engine mounts the compressor on the right rather than...
• westy tent for the rat?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 Jul 1996 03:25:08 -0400
  ...it has four brackets on the roof, and one on the front bumper. the rear bumper is gone, so i dont know if there...
• FS: Vanagon Carat side moldings
  Historical mailing list - Sorin Bejenaru
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 14:33:35 -0400
  ...They are silver with a black stripe in the middle and come with all the brackets to attach them. There are 6 pieces and...
• Re: Alternator bracket (S), what a flaw!!!
  Historical mailing list - Rico Dagastino
  Sun, 8 Aug 2004 12:30:21 EDT
  ...hold the strips for bending and a drill to make mounting holes are all thats necessary to make such brackets. Rico Dagastino Memphis, TN
• Re: upgraded visor clips
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Tue, 23 Nov 2004 17:56:10 -0800
  ...Or you could just tell people that they're mounting brackets for wire shelving, available at most large hardware stores. John Bange '90 Vanagon...
• Re: Bumper repairs, fibreglass
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 15 Jul 2006 10:53:55 -0700
  ...the nuts that are welded to the inside of the bumper brackets had come loose. I Bremmelled off the bolt and then BJ welded...
• Re: Need a New Exhaust System, S&S Any Good?
  Historical mailing list - Ron Mueller
  Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:20:06 -0500
  ...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: out of sight
  Historical mailing list - Alexander Vitakis
  Tue, 24 Jun 1997 22:30:11 -0700
  ...threaded into the edges of the cloth and connected with >corner brackets. The contraption straddles the matress, making a large >hidden storage area. > >If...
• Re: Anyone use A3 serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 inline-4?
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Tue, 14 Dec 2004 03:11:18 +0000
  ...Anyone use A3 serpentine pulleys & brackets on a VW 1.8 > inline-4? >Date: Mon, 13 Dec 2004 18:19:49 -0800 > >On Tue...
• Re: towing my van - my towbar website
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 12 Oct 2006 11:46:45 -0700
  ...I have the Roadmaster brackets on the front of the Camper, they are stout and I would recommend them if wanting to tow a...
• Re: Securing table
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 25 Nov 2014 10:39:31 -0500
  ...Securing table >> >> That should read "they areN'T holding" >> >> In a '90, if the inner locking pieces are still inside the brackets along >> with...
• Re: Fwd: Sagging AC cabinet
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 27 Jul 2012 10:36:34 -0700
  ...up through the bottom of that cabinet into brackets, and two that go into brackets from the front.� Front ones are likely hidden behind...
• Re: just finished installing my shadyboy awning
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 8 Jun 2005 06:29:57 EDT
  ...allows the awning to bend down in the wind & bend the brackets on the roof!!! Must be some serious winds to do that, but...
• GW success story
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Mon, 24 Oct 2022 19:20:17 -0400
  Hi folks, I ordered exhaust brackets, a replacement 12 dash power point, and a nifty USB, dual charger, Volt meeter, and I believe inside...
• Re: WTB: Round Headlight assembly from '85 and older
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:13:06 -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: Engine Fires: A Professional POV
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:26:29 -0500
  > > Has anyone *successfully* improvised holding brackets > > (perhaps of velcro straps) that improves on plastic straps > > provided with extinguishers? > > Something secure, but quickly released in...
• Vanagon body kit for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 22 Sep 2003 04:28:11 EDT
  ...bumpers, sideskirts , brackets.. p-mail for more info chris se pa
• adding armrests to vanagon front seats which did not have them, or other seats
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 11 Nov 2005 11:37:26 EST
  ...just drill holes in the seatback frame sides and bolt the brackets on. to acess the back to put the nut on you will...
• Re: step
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Wed, 3 May 2006 20:22:36 -0400
  ...that lined up with the pretapped holes in the side step brackets. It is the type sold through Bus Boys or GoWesty. http://www...
• Re: towing my van - my tow bar website
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 09:12:12 -0700
  ...http://www.roadmaster-tow-bars.com/acc.html I bought my brackets from these folks, they were a pleasure to deal with. Good luck...
• Re: Was: speaker rec..... Now: RS Minimus 7 (aka Optimus) speakers. Opinions? Where to buy new?
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
  Fri, 30 May 2008 19:22:43 -0700
  ...I have them mounted on angled brackets on the lower part of the doors, pointing up. They stick into the foot area just a...
• Re: Taking out Dash w/o steering wheek removal
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:06:07 -0500
  ...Take off the brackets holding it to the bulkhead and it will flop down to lie in the seat. The first time you remove...
• Dave O'Heare's request for info about the Westy hammock....
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 95 09:14:56 EDT
  ...The sides of the stretcher were two steel poles the ends of which fit into brackets which mounted on the bus pillars. It was...
• Re: vanagon exhaust systems
  Historical mailing list - Lawrence Johnson
  Fri, 29 Nov 1996 22:04:30 -0800
  ...And while you're at it, don't forget to make the tube > "brackets" out of stainless too. > > -Jim Bryant
• Re: squeaks
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 7 Sep 1999 12:07:06 -0700
  Squeaks can also be caused by broken or loose exhaust system braces/brackets. I've welded mine several times, they have a hard life...
• Re: Luggage rack seal...
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey R
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 00:22:13 EDT
  ...But you're then faced with the fact that the holes in the fiberglass dont line up with the screw brackets. Did I mention...
• Syncro trans w/ diff lock in 2WD?
  Historical mailing list - Filcoff, David M.
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 14:35:17 -0600
  ...In a Syncro the engine sits about 2" lower than in a 2WD, is this a function of the transmission, mounting brackets or the...
• Re: noisy fuel pump
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Tue, 6 Apr 2004 03:23:05 -0500
  ...What gives? How can it be silent on one bus and so noisy on another? Mounting brackets are the same, connections seem the same...
• Re: Awning attachment question
  Historical mailing list - Jim Arnott
  Sat, 13 May 2006 18:49:33 -0700
  ...are bolts that help > hold it to > the van through the brackets at either end. They screw into what > look like > dry wall anchors...
• FS: 4 TRAILER HITCHES
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Mon, 10 Sep 2007 12:52:44 -0500
  Um, yeah, are these made to replace the existing channel-type bumper brackets? mordo ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> Date: Sep...
• Re: quick review - shady boy awning
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:47:37 EDT
  ...But sure is nice to have that down draft security without the poles in the way ! >>>>>>>This is indeed the problem --- the brackets bend...
• Re: the drawn out pop top conversion update
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:33:50 -0700
  ...A tip to line up the luggage rack brackets that worked well for me is to put double sided foam tape to the bottom...
• Re: LF: Transporter front bench seat (want to make 8 passenger van!)
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Mon, 9 Jun 2008 07:42:19 EDT
  ...I suppose brackets could be fabricated to hold up the backrest. If you still want it it is available for pick up in Sudbury...
• Re: 87 a/c recall
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 8 Nov 1996 19:33:36 -0500
  ...Is the new support visible? >What does it look like or is there no difference in appearance? The metal brackets are placed inside the...
• Re: Recall AC Ducts
  Historical mailing list - Barry & Margarita
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 18:13:55 -0400
  ...touch it!) I was able to get a hold of the brackets for the rear > part of the unit a few months ago. what...
• Re: The Grey water tank for Vanagons
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sat, 17 Apr 2004 09:03:22 -0700
  ...1) making and installing your own brackets to hold it on, 2) dealing with the airconditioning hoses and 3) modifying the hole where the...
• Re: Arm Rests...what breaks and what is the fix?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 16 Apr 2005 07:48:27 -0600
  ...I've taken these off when they got floppy, reinstalled the brackets with locktite on the screws and a small amount of lube on...
• Re: Carefree of Colorado, add a room
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Mon, 5 Jul 2010 21:15:05 -0400
  ...We still may talk to a Fabricator to make brackets to slide it into a C channel to hang the bag. Issue is how...
• Rusty tie-down brackets...broken sink part
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Steele
  Mon, 28 May 2001 00:25:16 -0400
  ...Drilling out the rivets and replacing the brackets seems a bit extreme. How about a Dremel tool with wire brush? Anybody done this? Other...
• Re: Exhaust mount brackets
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 06:17:38 EST
  ...VANAGON.COM writes: > Has anyone had any sucess obtaining exhaust mount brackets? > > I need the 2- one to the elbow, the other to the...
• Re: WTB Turbo Muffler 82 Diesel Westy
  Historical mailing list - Kleinwagen
  Wed, 11 Mar 1998 01:21:30 EST
  ...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: 71 Westy in Junkyard
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 17 May 2000 21:50:48 EDT
  ...little brackets on the A & B pillars. All '68-'79 westys had them chris '78 westy (w/ childs cot)
• Re: More On Difference Between the 1.9 and 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 14:41:07 -0800
  ...2.1 2WD crank pulley, AC brackets and PS bracket .. and the various minor parts that go with them. your AC and PS brackets...
• Re: middle seat mounting question
  Historical mailing list - Roy Nicholl
  Thu, 29 Sep 2016 07:34:13 -0300
  ...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 Syncro Parts
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Fri, 7 Jan 2011 10:06:06 -0800
  ...Lots of life left in pads and rotor.) Rear bumper brackets Fram fliters And probably more stuff that I have yet to dig out...