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• Re: AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 23:13:25 EDT
  ...just make some brackets out of 1/8 plate steel and it will hold the housing up. and use devcon plastic welder epoxy to...
• exhaust?
  Historical mailing list - David Chec
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 21:02:21 EDT
  ...I am mostly looking for what the hangers and brackets look like. I have a new exhaust that I got from the Bus Depot...
• Re: Folding seats... where to find?
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Irvin
  Thu, 11 May 2000 09:11:37 -0800
  Funny, I never noticed a difference in the width, the one problem I do have, the seat back locking brackets on my van do...
• Re: Ideas for Photovoltaic mount?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Sat, 10 Aug 2002 14:18:31 -0500
  ...Ideas for Photovoltaic mount? > Check out the following link: > > http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1/westy/id20.htm > > The kit I installed used brackets shaped...
• Re: '80 Westy - Fuel Line Replacement Time
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Thu, 24 Jul 2003 05:52:01 -0700
  ...by disconnecting both fuel lines at the firewall and removing the brackets that hold the injectors and fuel pressure regulator to the motor. Then...
• Re: giriling vs ATE calipers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:32:27 -0500
  If getting new or "loaded" calipers with the brackets, they are interchangeable. Both use the same pads. The brake hose connections are in a...
• Re: converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:12:01 -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: jumpseat brackets
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Tue, 18 May 2004 15:29:38 -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: looking for wolfsburg jump seat female wire seat belts and suggestion on mountin
  Historical mailing list - W Monk
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:18:26 -0500
  ...jump > seats? I have the rear brackets for the seats but need to make my own > floor brackets. Any help would be appreciated. These...
• Re: trailer hitches
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Thu, 24 Feb 2000 08:59:44 -0500
  ...They mount into existing holes in the frame (where the bumper brackets go, but these extend much deeper into the frame, almost becoming part...
• S&S Exhaust
  Historical mailing list - John Lunetta
  Sun, 5 May 2002 23:04:29 -0400
  ...The rest of the system can be removed with out worry since you don't need any of the old brackets. The new system...
• Re: Fiamma awning F45i
  Historical mailing list - jpbeauch
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 17:06:13 -0400
  ...The only diffrence with you is that both my brackets are the same size. JP On 6/13/05, Tim Demarest <tim.demarest@pobox...
• 89 Bluestar muffler question
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Tue, 21 Jan 2014 10:14:27 -0500
  ...Its much neater and now the bolts for the muffler brackets are much easier to reach and the tabs are flush with bottom of...
• a/c ducting
  Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
  Wed, 12 Aug 1998 22:42:21 EDT
  ...Anyway, the evaporator housing (3) plastic bolt brackets on both sides were cracked. Some (25%) of the rear plastic screws are broken too. I...
• 84 Westy: 1st gear shakes
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Sutton
  Tue, 16 Feb 1999 08:07:15 -0800
  ...All my exhaust brackets are intact. In fact, I just replaced the whole exhaust manifold which fractured in two places; most likely due to...
• 84 Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - HAROLD JAYNES
  Sun, 10 Oct 1999 07:52:36 MDT
  ...Is this a labor intensive swap, in specific, I assume the engine brackets would be the same, but from electrical/heating/cooling point of...
• Re: Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 12 Oct 1999 10:08:14 -0300
  ...To go backwards from plastic to metal you will also need are the bumper brackets that screw into the frame. Mine looks OK . Good...
• Re: First Aid Kit
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Fri, 20 Jul 2001 00:08:06 EDT
  ...Vanagon? I don't believe I've seen any strange mounting brackets anywhere. >> My kit is in the space under and just behind the...
• Re: South African grills fitted finally
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 8 Feb 2002 22:41:45 +1200
  ...Pardon lack of bumper and rusty towing brackets... images sent to list will be stripped by Gerry. -- Regards Andrew
• Spindles
  Historical mailing list - Tromper
  Fri, 21 Jun 2002 11:58:42 -0700
  ...A.) What's the difference?? B.) What's involved in putting in pwr steering, could I use the brackets and pump off a Golf...
• How do you remove/install center A/C vents on late model Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 3 Jun 2003 13:48:51 -0700
  ...How do you tighten the brackets? When the unit is installed I see no way to reach in there. All help would be appreciated...
• Re: Rear side marker light guards
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 20:35:10 -0400
  ...I personally could use a set of those nifty fog light brackets for my fiberglass bumpers. Chris. Wysłane z iPhone'a Dnia 23 lip...
• Carat interior install question
  Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
  Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:38:00 -0800
  ...please advise me as to the placement of the welded on brackets for the rear seatback strikers. I am in the process of converting...
• Re: Pop Top needed
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 May 2008 11:56:15 EDT
  ...would like to sell? > I need the aluminum tack strips, luggage brackets, and body side latch. > If you have them and want to sell...
• Re: Hitch install
  Historical mailing list - Rich Bennington
  Mon, 11 Sep 2006 21:12:52 -0700
  ...I plan to just span the stock brackets with some square tube and either project through the bumper or drop below the bumper. I...
• Re: Thule or Yakima rack part no's - Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Wed, 2 May 2001 07:21:06 -0700
  ...These brackets aloow you to use the cheaper, but just as sturday QuickN Easy roof brackets($45/set) and bolt either round bars to...
• FS: bluestar or carat interiors..with jumpseats
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:21:22 EDT
  ...these are complete with all jumpseats, capt chairs, wall panels w/ table, sofabed, cushions, all mounting brackets, etc. etc.. complete interior.. will fit passenger...
• Re: Shady boy awning
  Historical mailing list - Ty Graham
  Wed, 9 Feb 2000 09:56:51 -0800
  ...Mounting >> brackets are included and there are no taxes. You can order one >> by email or >> you can contact me by phone ( 1 604...
• Re: Roof racks, kayaks, and wind
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 27 Mar 2002 03:33:23 -0600
  Quick N Easy makes a set of 4 cast aluminum brackets that clamp to the rain gutter via cam action. They run about $45...
• Trailer Hitch Storage Box ??
  Historical mailing list - Warren Chapman
  Tue, 10 Sep 2002 16:09:14 -0400
  ...The mounting brackets have a tendency to work loose....so I have to watch closely and tighten the brackets periodically. I''ve seen a...
• Re: [Diesel-Vanagon] Re: Diesel Vanagon Exhaust Design
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Fri, 21 Dec 2012 00:07:52 -0800
  ...My engine is mounted at 15�, and I'm running a cat so the space between the driver and passenger side "DV" brackets isn...
• Re: Securing a bench seat
  Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
  Fri, 27 Jul 2018 01:15:34 -0500
  ...There are brackets held in place with bolts. Do the brackets > > secure the frame somehow? > > > Thanks > > Jeff > > > Sent from my iPhone > > >
• Re: 85GL 1.9 Busted alternator mounting bracket stud ..2nd time in 2 years
  Historical mailing list - ROBERT DONALDS
  Sun, 15 Oct 2006 11:06:59 -0400
  Do you have a second battery or some other huge draw on the alt I have brackets if need be. I have seen many...
• VW "Motorhome" FS Vancouver BC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Mon, 1 Jul 2013 01:04:44 -0700
  ...Rust aside, I'd personally I'd be curious about the brackets on the pop top. Awning(s) or rack included? Don't know...
• Re: GoWesty Thetford toilet - which model is it?
  Historical mailing list - george jannini
  Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:31:47 -0500
  Jeff wrote: >> It mounts with two straps that attach to a couple of small brackets (similar to the ones on the luggage well) http...
• Muffler bracket question
  Historical mailing list - Elkavitch, Michael and Diana
  Wed, 23 Feb 2000 15:12:21 -0500
  ...I got all the bolts off but the ones for the straps to the brackets broke. Big surprise there. I bought a Mapp gas...
• Burp tank mounting..?
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 06:51:40 -0500
  I have the brackets for the burp tank, but have no idea how they are = supposed to be installed in my 1985 Vanagon GL...
• Re: Roof top Racks
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Wed, 19 Dec 2012 20:24:07 -0500
  ...I already have some custom brackets on my roof, and I mounted the Hullavator base to that bracket. The rest of the Hullavator is...
• Re: limited slip differential question
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Sun, 3 May 2009 07:57:40 -0700
  I was able to retain the parking brake functions on my old VW Thing, by attaching little L-brackets to the center brake handle...
• Vanagon stuff FS
  Historical mailing list - Spectre
  Sun, 06 Oct 1996 00:59:11 -0700
  ...9 foot Mounting brakets for pre 9 included Brand new, bought for $270 + $50 for brackets 2 months ago asking: $200 Also available Like...
• Re: luggage bags
  Historical mailing list - Joe L.
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 17:57:39 -0500
  ...that fits the actual luggage space and attaches to the 8 brackets already there. A custom fit. Also how can I access the Archives...
• Re: Tiico fuel rail spewing solved
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Mon, 28 Apr 2003 10:41:46 -0700
  ...Change it over to the Jetta-Golf or Vanagon Diesel Brackets. This set-up also involves using the Golf-Jetta PS pump, AC compressor...
• Re: Shady Boy: That bad in wind?
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 20 Feb 2014 19:33:25 -0500
  ...If the pole halves get separated from uplift w/o the wire, then the canopy can bend down & torque your brackets, etc. YMMV, Mr...
• Re: Transport Q: 4 those familiar with GoWesty Bumpers
  Historical mailing list - Richard Koerner
  Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:07:29 -0800
  ...Specifically, I'm fairly sure the bumpers have no brackets on the rear bumper or anything that make them larger than they appear. (I...
• Re: Mud Flaps, Trailer Hitch, Diesel Exhaust, and other Parts For Sale!
  Historical mailing list - Imua Camper Co.
  Mon, 17 Jul 2000 17:21:06 -1000
  ...Excellent condition. > > >One pair factory rear mud flaps with brackets. Embossed with VW logo. > > >1.6 Diesel exhaust pipe, muffler, and tailpipe assembly. Also...
• Exhausted, but quite...finally!
  Historical mailing list - Alan Bosch
  Mon, 4 Jun 2001 09:28:24 -0500
  ...With the muffler and cat down, I was able to unbolt the remaining portion of the support brackets. However, separating the j-pipe from...
• Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Fri, 28 May 1999 21:51:32 -0400
  ...Second, Michael Sullivan reported sloppy alignment on one of his bumper brackets. My brackets were fine but I found that two of the six...
• Re: I'm missing some pieces
  Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
  Tue, 13 Oct 2015 10:00:19 -0600
  ...for it and it's take too much works to fabricate brackets > ... > > it would be nice if there are some pics so we can...
• Re: Jail Bars Q
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:18:14 EDT
  ...without some tweeking they are a little smaller than the receiving brackets and wold rattle. i once got a set of alumium rods at...
• Quick Muffler Poll
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Arnold
  Wed, 15 Sep 1999 08:34:43 -0500
  ...The shield just doesn't seem to clear the span of the lower brackets. Has anyone had success installing muffler like this? --Chris Arnold...
• Re: radiator- in bottom or in top?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Fri, 20 Sep 2002 22:02:44 -0400
  ...It's held in place by brackets. If you have A/C, the condenser is attached and it will come out as a unit...
• Re: Carat Interior Conversion HELP
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Sat, 14 Feb 2004 19:45:29 EST
  ...Those big square brackets are screwed into the wall. BenT
• Re: AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list - Ray Hill
  Sun, 2 Oct 2005 09:42:45 -0500
  ...Only for the 86-91 a/c.>" Just make some brackets out of 1/8 plate steel and it will hold the housing up...
• I-4 conversion: power steering lines
  Historical mailing list - Sam Payne
  Mon, 30 Jan 2006 01:40:15 -0500
  ...I'm using the small, round cast iron power steering pump and brackets from a '90 golf (engine code RV), because it it the...
• TracRac TracVan Roof Racks
  Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
  Sun, 1 Mar 2015 16:36:19 -0800
  ...Because there is clamping or pinching of the hook at the lower side of brackets square hole as the hook exits this square hole...
• Re: Vanagon Awning, now Inflation/greed
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:34:34 -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: Gas Leak - dropping the tank
  Historical mailing list - M.R. Nimmo
  Mon, 5 Nov 2001 14:19:40 -0800
  ...You will need one friend to help raising and lowering. (But I did notice my tank brackets were bent a little prior to me...
• Re: Effectiveness of cooling system flush and clean products?
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Fri, 7 Jun 2013 05:18:32 -0700
  ...with the later type rad. > You need the radiator mounting brackets too. >
• Re: Jaguar vs. Passat brakes on Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Fri, 3 Feb 2012 07:08:21 -0600
  ...I was thinking of a pair of willwood or outlaw 4 piston calipers and working with my machine shop for mounting brackets them I...
• Re: Westy fifth seat Headrests??
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Sep 1999 12:50:44 EDT
  ...if you have headrests there, someone must have removed the upholstery and fabricated some sort of homemade brackets to accept the headrests, as the...