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• Re: Beefed up Waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Robert Lilley
  Mon, 22 May 2000 16:09:37 EDT
  ...I only had to bend the muffler brackets for the slightly larger muffler to fit and make a new longer strap for the muffler...
• Re: Awnings
  Historical mailing list - Blake Heinlein
  Mon, 18 Jun 2001 16:22:23 -0400
  ...Then I had to spend $70 for the specialty brackets (VWT2) made to mount the awning it to the gutter and clear the Westy...
• Re: Fiberglass Bumper Prices
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 23 Dec 2004 02:23:23 EST
  ...1095.53US > > Plus tax and shipping. > or you could hit me up, i have a few rears complete for $385 with brackets..or 285...
• Re: towing my van - my tow bar website
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 04:24:28 -0700
  ...The Roadmaster brackets are a simple, but excellent design. They also useful for totaling cars like Honda Civics and keeping Vanagon damage to a...
• Re: hitch
  Historical mailing list - Jason Ewing
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 17:14:51 -0400
  ...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: wtb muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sun, 8 Feb 2009 09:22:36 EST
  ...On Wed, Feb 4, 2009 at 9:20 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > The 1.9 brackets are different than the 2...
• Re: AAZ 1.9 turbodiesel engine
  Historical mailing list - John Anderson
  Fri, 9 Oct 2009 09:55:45 -0700
  ...new) which you'd need to round up the lines and brackets for, for about $1000 less (negotiable.) � John --- On Fri, 10/9/09...
• Re: Basic question - poptop seals
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Mon, 30 Aug 1999 11:35:38 -0400
  ...TBD seals just press on and the internal metal brackets allegedly do not rust. -Karl Karl and Kristina Bloss, Trexlertown, PA '87 GL Weekender...
• Re: Wanted bed/seat bracket assembly
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Fri, 12 Jan 2001 23:47:35 -0600
  ...Wanted bed/seat bracket assembly > Hi, > Could any one provide me with details of the bed /seat brackets used in > the VW camper. > can...
• FS: '89 Wolfy Interer (or whole van)
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
  Wed, 1 Dec 2004 13:05:32 -0800
  ...armrests, jump seats w/brackets, rear fold-down seat, rear cushion, door panels, plastic side panels, pop-up table, all seatbelts & headrests, and all...
• put goo on gaskets or not?
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 2 Jan 2005 16:38:34 -0500
  ...painted all the tubes and brackets black por 15 and the silver por 15 all the aluminum pcs. now the aluminum a/c , power...
• Re: rear exh pipe to engine carrier bracket
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Fri, 31 May 2013 10:49:09 -0700
  ...I made my own muffler brackets a while back. I can drill them to get the pip bracket to fit. cheers alistair On 2013...
• Mud Flap Redo
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wyatt
  Fri, 23 May 1997 01:36:58 -0400
  ...I drilled the out the holes in the steel brackets to make accomodate a thicker machine screw ( Now you get the picture?). = I then...
• Re: How do you remove/install center A/C vents on late model Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - R. Hotchkiss
  Wed, 4 Jun 2003 07:27:19 -0400
  ...Use the brackets so it doesn't fall on your head. 86 Vanagon GL 89 Jetta GL Philly Richard Hotchkiss http://www.hotstrings-inc...
• Re: vibrating TIICO engine (Kudos Ed Rogers)
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 12:47:05 EST
  ...I believe putting on the brackets I have for the PS, alternator and AC would eliminate this, but have not done it so I...
• Re: exhaust
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 2 Aug 2016 20:35:53 -0400
  ...For the muffler brackets getting the rear engine bracket from the 2.1L will let you use the latter exhaust which is a much...
• Re: Extra Storage Space
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Oct 1996 11:14:29 +0100
  ...Two custom made brackets and = a >shock cord and the deed is done. Now my jack, air pump, towing rope, >hand buck saw and...
• Re: camper tops
  Historical mailing list - George Hahn
  Mon, 11 Jan 1999 09:06:22 -0700
  ...The tube squishes down to make a tight seal when the top is attached to the brackets. Geo Hahn 84 Westy
• Rear Fiberglass Bumper Replacement Questions
  Historical mailing list - CC
  Thu, 7 Dec 2000 13:40:41 CST
  ...Can someone tell me which year van bumpers are identical to mine? Do all fiberglass bumpers use the same mounting hardware/brackets and will...
• Re: front aux. lights-clearance issue ???
  Historical mailing list - Scott Grillo
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 18:23:53 -0500
  I have a set of these brackets from Dave Marshall, but they will not work with the fiberglass bumbpers..... Please p-mail me if...
• Westy Roof Racks - carrying kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Eric Unrau
  Wed, 26 Jun 2002 11:16:29 -0700
  Here in Vancouver, BC a lot of Westy owners seem to be using the Thule or Yakima artificial rain gutter brackets (http://www.thuleracks...
• WTB: Front Fiberglass Vanagon bumper
  Historical mailing list - David J
  Sun, 24 Jul 2005 21:11:53 -0700
  ...However I do have lots of brackets and some bolt sets to hang the other pieces). Thanks, David __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam...
• Awning attachment
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Sun, 14 May 2006 17:53:12 -0700
  Volks, Al too The awning is held on by two brackets. They look like the small letter h. One h is mounted to the...
• Re: Not Exact Alt/PS Belts in a Pinch?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Shelton
  Mon, 6 Aug 2018 17:24:49 -0400
  ...for play at alternator > where it attaches to the alt. brackets and alt. brackets where they > attach to the engine. > > Neil. > > On 8/6...
• Re: converting an 81 AC Vanagon to water cooled
  Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
  Sat, 8 Dec 2007 11:21:48 -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: AC Repair report
  Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
  Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:30:58 -0700
  ...Some brackets are obstructed by the propane tank (apparently the AC lines were installed before the propane tank) & I had to cut these brackets...
• Re: Wanted: Tips and Tricks - Muffler Removal - '88GL-Bracket direction
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Sat, 10 Aug 2013 09:01:08 -0400
  ...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: RE; Drilling Fiberglass
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Thu, 14 Jun 2001 12:16:16 -0500
  When mounting roof rack brackets to fiberglass tops/shells, it's always a good idea to use backing plates made of either 1/8...
• Re: Copyright Questions: Item in hand, copy and make similar or same. VLVC
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Sat, 11 Jun 2011 10:55:30 -0700
  ...And good to see the various DV driver side mount brackets. (VC) Maybe it was the (hockey) post Canuck win beer talking, but I...
• Re: Westy Mystery Bracket
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 16 May 1995 13:09:31 -0500 (CDT)
  ...My '75 has such brackets and they hold the swing arm for the table. -- Sami > >Located to the left of the sink, two aluminum...
• Light Covers for EV
  Historical mailing list - Peter Larsson
  Tue, 19 Nov 1996 18:00:41 +0100
  ...Dont try to mount the little self adhesives brackets if the headlight lens are cold, they will not stick. Also be sure to de...
• Re: cargo net
  Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 09:49:10 -0800
  ...Their web site is www.cabelas.com Anyone know if those hooks will fit the tie down brackets in the luggage rack of a...
• Re: [Re: Rear Window "jailbars"]
  Historical mailing list - Joe Fortino
  Fri, 6 Apr 2001 10:44:09 MDT
  ...panels when opening and closing. > > trim the tubes/bars, not the brackets. chris VW addict ____________________________________________________________________ Get free email and a permanent address at http...
• Re: Spare Tyre Too Big?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
  Wed, 15 May 2002 22:27:11 +1000
  ...Spare Tyre Too Big? > You need to get the spare tire brackets from a Vanagon that had the alloy > rims stock and the longer...
• Re: AC Duct Repair Kit - How Many?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Sat, 1 Oct 2005 23:56:38 -0500
  ...BTW, Chris, how's that Bionic Groin doing these days? DM&FS > just make some brackets out of 1/8 plate steel and it...
• Re: just finished installing my shadyboy awning
  Historical mailing list - bueses
  Tue, 7 Jun 2005 17:06:22 -0600
  ...allows the awning to bend down in the wind & bend the brackets on the roof!!! Must be some serious winds to do that, but...
• Re: re. BMW seats in Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 10 Nov 2005 23:19:00 EST
  ...I have just never looked at the > brackets to see if it is remotely possible. I have seen the subaru seats > installed but I...
• Re: Headlights
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:15:41 -0700
  ...I've > already swithched the brackets out. Any advice is greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Jeff Jeff, 3M makes splice connectors. IIRC they callthem quick connects...
• Re: Waste holding tanks
  Historical mailing list - Lee Kouns
  Sun, 23 Apr 2006 15:24:01 -0700
  ...4) designing, making and mounting the brackets needed to hold the unit in place Yes, graywater tanks are nice, but be prepared to handle...
• Re: adding central locking
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 14 Sep 2006 00:44:04 EDT
  ...and actuators, and linkages, and brackets, contacts for the slider door, etc, etc.. the sliding door actually has a bracket welded to it, that...
• Re: anybody used Kelly Carport? (awning)
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 1 Aug 2007 21:15:56 -0700
  ...from the photos it > would probably be easy to fabricate gutter brackets to use with it. > > What I really like about it is that...
• Re: One more shady boy comment
  Historical mailing list - William Monk
  Thu, 28 May 2015 12:24:14 -0400
  ...to mine. > > The stock attachment method for the stainless steel minting brackets to > the van is using stainless sheet metal screws. Leaving aside the...
• Re: Exhaust pipe--Where to Get Mounting Brackets
  Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
  Mon, 6 Apr 1998 15:56:30 -0400
  ...Exhaust pipe--Where to Get Mounting Brackets > > >>I need to get a replacment mounting bracket for my front exhaust pipe--in >>this case my...
• Re: [WetWesties] VW Campers and Kayaks
  Historical mailing list - Dan Weeks
  Mon, 7 Jan 2008 10:07:19 -0600
  Although I'm also a fan of trailers, I can vouch for quick 'n 'easy brackets as well. Have had some for--jeeze, 30...
• Re: bottom alternator bolt on 91 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 6 Oct 2012 21:53:35 -0700
  thanks for pointing that out. - that not all of brackets have a square hole on the forward end. Scott On 10/6/2012 9...
• Re: Almost rear-ended by inattentive drive
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 20 Aug 2018 13:50:19 -0700
  When the bumper or brackets are to beffy and not sacrificial, you end up bending the body. Some amount of give is always a...
• Re: Metal Bumper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 14:21:22 -0700
  ...the rear bumper is a different story ..same bolt thread though, to the brackets, 4 screws there. On 4/1/2013 8:08 AM...
• Jail Bars Q
  Historical mailing list - Oxroad
  Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:04:49 -0700
  ...without some tweeking they are a little smaller than the receiving brackets and wold rattle. I see in ETKA even when VW offered the...
• Re: Quad Grilles are Back!
  Historical mailing list - Kent Christensen
  Thu, 20 Jan 2000 19:17:09 -0700
  ...and the extra lights Joel provided are mounted in sheet metal brackets that will perfectly pop-rivet to the sheet metal of the grille...
• need photo of westy intrerior
  Historical mailing list - Greg Stelz
  Sun, 21 Jan 2001 11:00:22 -0800
  ...I'm not quite sure where the tables are mounted, how they work, etc., because the hardware for the tables (legs and mount brackets...
• Push Rod Shield Cover Question
  Historical mailing list - Dave Baker
  Thu, 30 May 2002 10:20:21 -0500
  ...shield, it appears that it is held in place by mounting brackets that also secure the engine. Is this so? If I take those...
• differences between 1.9L& 2.1L
  Historical mailing list - Jonce Fancher
  Sun, 4 Jul 2004 16:27:59 -0400
  ...and externals such as injectors, exhaust, motor suports, brackets and hangers are different from the 1.9L to the 2.1L and what items...
• for sale: vanagon bodykits/ground effects fiberglass bumpers/sideskirts
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 12 Dec 2003 22:11:04 EST
  ...have all brackets and fastners. fit ALL vanagons. i put a bodykit on my '84 and people think its a '91.. p-mail for...
• Fiamma F35 awning for sale
  Historical mailing list - Mervyn Readman
  Sun, 6 May 2007 11:18:05 -0400
  ...parts.jsp?pa=p&p=630508460 They are asking $445 with brackets which I will include and the cheapest shipping they have is $48...
• Re: Thule or Yakima rack part no's - Westy
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 2 May 2001 04:25:24 -0500
  I think the brackets Michael is refering to are called side loaders and top loaders. Would think you'd want backup plates to spread...
• Re: 89 Westy - awning purchase
  Historical mailing list - Tim Demarest
  Mon, 22 Mar 2004 13:29:05 -0500
  ...Pro: - Vanagon-specific mounting brackets available, no drilling of Van required, lots of care taken in the design to avoid damaging the paint on...
• Supplier Question
  Historical mailing list - David Boan
  Mon, 26 Apr 2021 18:22:33 +0000
  ...Several months ago I purchased a pair of "L" shaped brackets that are to bolt onto the front frame to stop it flexing. I...
• Westy table size?
  Historical mailing list - Karl F. Bloss
  Sat, 18 Apr 1998 17:26:53 -0500
  ...What I have is the mounting brackets for the base of the driver's seat and the bent tube arm. I'm looking to...
• Stebro muffler first impressions
  Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
  Wed, 5 Apr 2000 08:25:04 PDT
  ...I really like that it has it's own stainless steel mounting bracket that will allow me to remove the heavily-rusted original brackets...
• PS RE: '89 front calipers query?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Mon, 8 Dec 2008 17:51:46 -0500
  ...The Girling and ATE >will not interchange on the brackets. If you are getting loaded calipers, >then all you want to do is match...