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• Re: roof racks for Westy with NO DRILLING
  Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
  Mon, 24 Sep 2001 21:45:57 -0600
  ...So, I put the racks above the poptop and left them there for a while. I finally drilled the holes and my rack is...
• Re: Spam:WTB Gun Rack for Westy
  Historical mailing list - Vanman
  Thu, 21 Jan 1999 13:10:09 -0800
  I've got two questions about gun racks on the rear hatch window in these vans. First is: is there some kind of locking...
• Re: Gary Lee Custom Hatchback Racks....How do you like yours?
  Historical mailing list - developtrust
  Fri, 3 May 2002 10:43:29 -0700
  ...William > So far I am very impressed with the racks that Gary's > website offers. What looks to me like very well > made(TIG...
• Re: Bike carrier
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 11:25:32 -0500
  I have a hitch mount rack that I got from WalMart for $70 CAD. It swings down with bikes on it so I can...
• bike rack on rear hatch? which yakima rack q-clip number??
  Historical mailing list - Matthew
  Sun, 20 Nov 2005 20:12:53 -0800
  ...Anyways, i have the yak-racks on the roof of the westy. That blows! To high. So, when we hooked up in SLC, i...
• re: Roof-racks for Westfalia
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Feb 1997 09:24:31 +0100
  ...I can't find any clamp-on roof> <racks for this model. Anybody know where this item is available? Any> <other ideas about how...
• Re: WTB roof rack for kajaks, etc
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Thu, 30 Mar 2006 07:25:30 +0200
  Yakima has hardware options for putting a kayak rack on a poptop roof. Yakima racks aren't cheap, but they are always on sale...
• Re: Thule or Yakima rack part no's - Westy
  Historical mailing list - Michael Ramer
  Wed, 2 May 2001 07:21:06 -0700
  ...Thule or Yakima rack part no's - Westy Mick, Thule Yakima both make rack tower mounts that will fit to rain gutters and are...
• Re: Roof Rack width survey
  Historical mailing list - Robyn Lundstrom
  Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:47:10 -0800
  Hi Aaron, Which Thule rack feet did you end up using with your Westy, and are they attached to the pop-top or the...
• Paulchen System
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Sat, 20 Dec 1997 21:11:06 -0800
  Hi, Just bought a used Paulchen Bike Rack today... What a practical rack that is...and according to the pictures shown on their pamphlet...
• Re: Power Steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:04:27 -0400
  ...that the question was about removing the tie rod from the rack. > > If I recall correctly, you just have to get the boot out...
• Re: Power steering rack install?
  Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 11:47:42 -0700
  ...wrote: > I'm going on the assumption that a power steering rack just bolts > into a Vanagon that did not come with one (an...
• Westfalia Luggage Rack NEEDED
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Fri, 14 May 2010 16:36:42 -0400
  My Luggage Rack just flew off my car on the way home from the inspection station. It is their fault, as they removed the...
• manual rack FS
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Foltz
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 09:11:26 EST
  Now that Jutta has a new owner, I have a manual rack for sale. Its off an aircooled van, 1982, I think. It feels...
• Bike Racks in Vancouver
  Historical mailing list - David Evans
  Wed, 20 Jul 2005 20:36:49 -0700
  Hi, I'm trying to find a Fiamma bike rack or a Paulchen bike rack for my 87 Westy. I've heard that a...
• Re: trailer
  Historical mailing list - Robin
  Wed, 28 Mar 2007 08:43:51 -0500
  I have carried four bikes for thousands of miles with a rack (Thule in my case) that mounts over the luggage rack. Four rails...
• Manual steering rack grease
  Historical mailing list - Mark L. Hineline
  Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:59:00 -0800
  The Vanagons with manual steering required a "special" steering rack grease that VW still has ($20) but it has to be shipped freight (another...
• Wanted: Metal Roof Rack for Splitty
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 8 Jun 1996 11:29:25 -0400
  I would like to purchase a roof rack, preferably metal, for my '59 Panal Van. Anything designed for a pre-'68 would fit. If...
• for sale: westy fridge racks.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 27 Feb 1999 00:09:53 EST
  i have all 4 racks from a vanagon westy fridge. the 2 plastic ones that go on the fridge door, and the 2 metal...
• westy fridge stuff FS: ice cube trays, fridge shelves, fridge door racks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 May 2004 10:38:23 EDT
  ...fridge door racks $20 ea fridge shelves $20 ea let me know ships from SE PA
• WTB Yakima Rack
  Historical mailing list - Thomas Boyd
  Wed, 19 Jan 2005 07:25:37 -0800
  I am looking for a Yakima Rack for my 91 GL. If anyone has one laying around they would like to part with, please...
• Re: Power steering rack to standard rack
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Mon, 11 Oct 2004 12:54:16 EDT
  In a message dated 10/11/04 11:36:37 AM, dlastfogel@PLYFORMS.COM writes: << will this one be eaiser to steer than the...
• Re: sunroof under front fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 16 Sep 2008 17:14:04 -0400
  ...htm With that sunroof installation, one could even use the luggage rack when needed by putting an insert (false bottom) in the rack. Mike
• Re: Westfalia woodslat roof rack replacement parts
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 27 Feb 1995 15:16:04 -0500
  ...They haven't as yet set an official price, but the guy quoted me between $400 and $500 US for the whole rack. Don...
• Re: hard turning after replacing power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Plichta
  Sun, 12 Nov 2006 20:35:46 -0500
  ...hard turning after replacing power steering rack >Date: Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:56:20 -0500 > >Mike I also notice that the new rack...
• Re: Roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Joy Hecht
  Sun, 20 Mar 2011 22:17:48 -0230
  In high-end roof racks, I think there are basically two brands, Yakima and Thule. Neither is cheap. I've used Yakima for years...
• Re: Westy roof rack question
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Wed, 11 Jun 1997 17:18:20 -0000
  Malcolm, I would not drill holes in my top! I use Thule racks on my westy. I forget the model # but they will reach...
• Re: Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek)
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 8 Apr 2008 14:35:29 -0700
  ...Rebuilding manual steering rack? (+ crossing the creek) I took another look at the steering rack. The passenger side arm (tube) has a flared section...
• Re: Luggage rack mod, not mine
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Wed, 24 Aug 2016 18:39:11 -0700
  ...very neat mod to the luggage rack on Westy. >> >> Pics here >> >> https://shufti.wordpress.com/2016/08/24/vanagon-westy-luggage-rack-mod/ >> >> Alistair >
• driving an unbelted, leaking power-steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 18:57:06 -0700
  ...Has anyone experienced hazards from driving with a "dry" power-steering rack? Thank you for any thoughts. Mike 84-take-my-van-please-Westy...
• Re: Pop Top Sports Rack
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 2 Sep 1999 10:51:42 -0700
  ...Look at how many of the luggage rack tie downs are pulled out on Westys. That's just my opinion of course. I don...
• Re: Simple roof (not bike) -rack...
  Historical mailing list - Max/Joyce Wellhouse
  Fri, 26 May 2000 12:38:04 -0700
  A company in California called Quickn Easy makes such a rack. You can buy their cam locking gutter brackets for about $45 for a...
• Rebuilding Power Steering Rack - Help Needed
  Historical mailing list - Nathan Mc Blain
  Mon, 25 Jun 2007 12:29:03 -0700
  I finally decided to take on the project of rebuilding my badly leaking steering rack. Just got the ZF seal kit ($80) and mounting...
• need to replace boot on steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Mon, 26 Aug 2024 06:26:26 -0700
  One boot on my van's steering rack is torn and needs to be replaced. What's the best way to go about this...
• My latest salvo against Felder industries
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Tue, 5 Dec 2023 18:54:31 -0800
  ...Small behind passenger seat storage rack, yeah the molle/PALS type of thing. https://shufti.blog/2023/11/30/vanagon-behind-seat-storage-rack...
• Re: vanagon roof rack load bars FS...
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:03:19 EDT
  ...You have a nice rack?? ;-) Sorry couldn't resist. Courtney no, i dont have man boobs. LOL
• Need Bike rack Suggestions ;-)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 21 Jul 1995 10:29:19 -0400
  Any suggestions for a bike rack that won't dent the back door (72 westy.) Thnx Louise **************************************************************************** L. Christensen E-mail address: Pres. cdesign...
• bike racks for vanagon
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 1 May 1996 14:21:07 -0400
  I am looking for a rack for my '87 syncro to carry two mt. bikes. Is there any opinions concerning roof mount vs. trailer...
• Re: Roof Rack Options
  Historical mailing list - Probst, Tom
  Mon, 3 Jun 2002 10:53:48 -0500
  Anyone have any advice for carrying kayaks on a Westy? Ideally, I'd like to use Yakima racks, as I already have made that...
• Re: Vanagon Jail Bars - Shameless Plug(NVC)
  Historical mailing list - LOREN BUSCH
  Fri, 12 Mar 2004 12:40:22 -0800
  ...What would Martha Stewart make from a set of Vanagon Jail Bars? How about a fish drying rack? Barbaque grill? Towel rack?
• Rack and Pinion mount
  Historical mailing list - VWNut Hawk
  Mon, 27 Jun 2005 10:07:00 -0500
  ...251419081 It looks like my bushings are worn out on the steering rack. Does anyone know if there are the right parts and how...
• Blown steering racks: read pls.
  Historical mailing list - Tim Smith
  Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:54:25 -0700
  ...VW sells a seal kit, $180Cdn for all the seals to rebuild the rack. BUT!!! 1) They do not sell the seals (3) to...
• Re: Racks
  Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Merrill
  Mon, 3 May 1999 12:08:41 -0700
  ...Do the Paulchen racks mar the paint where they are mounted? (The Yakima racks on our Cherokee have destroyed the paint at their point...
• Re: Vanagon Westalia luggage Rack
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 28 Sep 2012 22:44:38 -0400
  ...Vanagon Westalia luggage Rack Hi All, The engine is rebuilt and in the bus and running well. Several questions. I thought I did an...
• Re: Westy Roof Bag
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Sat, 13 May 2023 20:03:11 -0700
  GoWesty sells a nice waterproof bag for the luggage rack. https://gowesty.com/products/luggage-rack-cargo-bag Luggage Rack Cargo Bag gowesty.com...
• Re: Rantworthy '85 Westy ad?
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Wed, 17 Jul 2013 08:59:03 -0500
  What is the "Gary Lee rear rack"? I noticed that the top does not seem to fit properly. It slopes slightly upward toward the...
• NEW WEB SITE / LUGGAGE RACK?
  Historical mailing list - Maurizio Penna
  Wed, 3 Feb 1999 23:03:09 -0800
  ...If anyone gets a chance to look at the web site, check out the "Vanagon with different luggage rack" in the "Campers" section. Has...
• Re: What Grease to use on the Steering Box? ('81)
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 22 Mar 1996 02:13:49 -0500
  ...Make extra suer there is no dirt or grit on the rack. Also, while the rack is open, chesk the bushings for any play...
• Re: ps rack install tips?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Thu, 20 Oct 2005 17:35:40 -0500
  ...Jim On Oct 20, 2005, at 3:14 PM, Ed wrote: > Here's the location for the description of the ps rack install: > > http...
• Re: SportRack Bike Carrier Offer
  Historical mailing list - Davidson
  Wed, 3 May 2000 08:12:14 -0700
  ...I bought a bike rack like the ones you mention and read the instructions... They are not intended to hang from the nylon straps...
• Re: Power to Standard Steering Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:36:23 -0700
  ...The power rack has a universal joint between the rack and the steering > shaft, the standard steering uses a flex plate. > > I�m not...
• Re: Hatch-mounted carrying rack?
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Wed, 26 Jul 2000 20:20:14 -0700
  ...Hatch-mounted carrying rack? RE: Hatch-mounted carrying rack?I notice a lot of interest in rear-hatch racks, when I've been hoping...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 20:18:26 -0500
  ...Power Steering Rack Question > > > I have tried a number of times to overhaul the racks. Often the > leaking seal > is just a symptom. Often...
• Re: Torn PS rack boot before 1500 mile trip
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sat, 9 Aug 2014 13:36:25 -0700
  If the steering rack is not leaking you're probably okay. �My '87 failed inspection for a torn boot and leaking rack. �I replaced...
• Re: front bumper mounted bike rack
  Historical mailing list - dylan friedman
  Thu, 2 Apr 2009 06:52:15 -0700
  ...front bumper mounted bike rack There used to be one on the market called Hoop Supremacy, I think by Graber.� Probably long out of...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 23:05:51 -0600
  ...There are seal kits available for >less than $100.00 and rebuilt steering racks for around $325.00. > >Has anyone rebuilt the rack using...
• Re: canoe rack - no drilling required !!
  Historical mailing list - Charles Michaux
  Sat, 13 Jun 1998 06:26:28 -0400
  ...canoe rack - no drilling required !! > Date: Wednesday, June 10, 1998 11:02 PM > > Ive got a better solution to the canoe problem... > similiar to...
• Fiamma Bike Rack Purchase Update
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 22 Feb 2000 20:49:10 EST
  Just wanted to drop a line to all of the folks that expressed interest in doing a group purchase on a Fiamma Bike rack...
• Re: ROOF RACK IDEAS-go Yakima
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Jones
  Thu, 7 Mar 2002 21:26:39 EST
  ...I carry two kayaks and a surfboard on my Yakama rack. One of my kayaks is 19ft. long (Surfski). I have carried all three...
• Re: Best inexpensive bike rack for hatch
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Fri, 1 Aug 2003 16:55:42 -0400
  ...outside your price range, but if you happen to have a hitch already, this is an excellent rack. I used the fold-down model...