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  • Re: Fw: Muffler brackets and things, 87 Syncro manual
    Historical mailing list - Daniel Bey
    Mon, 19 Oct 1998 17:30:07 EDT
    In a message dated 10/19/98 1:50:53 PM, you wrote: <<I could use an affordable set of muffler brackets also. >> There...
  • Re: Awning mounts or brackets
    Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
    Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:04:49 -0500
    ...There are stainless > >> trim strips that run along my rain gutters and I need to know if > >> they will interfere with awning brackets or...
  • Re: Long awning question
    Historical mailing list - Abel Longoria
    Mon, 21 Jul 2014 09:28:06 -0500
    ...Two brackets work fine for me now. > > > > I started with three because I formerly had a hand-roll-out awning, > > which is more flexible...
  • Muffler Replacement Notes - 1986 Syncro
    Historical mailing list - John-Reed Maffeo
    Tue, 30 Nov 1999 12:00:26 -0700
    FWIW, I replaced the muffler and muffler brackets on my Syncro this past weekend. It was a pretty easy job once I had all...
  • License plate brackets?
    Historical mailing list - Tim Beidel
    Fri, 26 Sep 2003 18:44:47 -0400
    ...There must be mounting brackets available - does anyone know of a good, cheap solution aside from punching holes in your plate? Tim Beidel South...
  • Re: bed conversion, bumper questions
    Historical mailing list - Dan Moy
    Tue, 22 Jul 1997 16:03:41 -0400
    ...bolts holding the bumper brackets from > inside the rear fender wells. > >> > > you can just unbolt the blade from the brackets (4 13?mm bolts...
  • Re: 87 Syncro GL gas tank sender
    Historical mailing list - Rennie Wible
    Sun, 3 Sep 2000 17:50:57 -0700
    ...If anyone is interested, I could probably provide a picture of the cabinet brackets. There is a recall for these brackets. Although you could...
  • Re: wtb muffler bracket
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Wed, 4 Feb 2009 19:20:10 -0800
    Those exhaust brackets are for 2.1 waterboxer engines. won't normally fit on a 1.9 .......which is what an 84 has. I...
  • Re: foglight brackets
    Historical mailing list - David Marshall
    Tue, 3 Dec 2002 17:55:52 -0800
    ...foglight brackets Anyone know where I can get a set of OEM fog light brackets for an '87 (steel bumpers)? Thanks, Mark McCulley Seattle...
  • Jump Seats-How to Mount to Floor?
    Historical mailing list - JOHN REYNOLDS
    Sat, 11 Aug 2001 16:45:58 +0000
    ...Has anyone else mounted these into a van that did not have the welded brackets, nor the welded in nuts in the seat pedestals...
  • Re: jumpseat brackets
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sat, 4 Mar 2006 19:14:14 -0800
    > Does anyone have a picture of the jumps seat brackets in a van? If > anyone has the time a measurement from the wall to...
  • Re: roof rack brackets on westy top
    Historical mailing list - Raul Cisneros
    Fri, 20 Oct 2000 16:31:39 EDT
    In a message dated 10/20/00 1:03:45 PM, jtallino@YAHOO.COM writes: << Hi, Has anyone put brackets on their Westy poptop...
  • Auxiliary light mounting brackets
    Historical mailing list - Brent Christensen
    Wed, 29 May 2002 12:11:35 -0700
    Has anyone purchased the OEM light mounting brackets from David at www.fastforward.ca? I understand that they can be used to mount lights...
  • Re: Looking for Diesel mount brackets
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Sun, 21 Sep 2003 15:36:40 -0700
    At 06:57 AM 09/21/2003, you wrote: >I am looking for the two rear brackets that bolt the rear end engine >carrier...
  • Re: Exhaust bracket for 2.1L: Open up or Down?
    Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
    Sat, 31 Jul 2004 13:36:50 +0000
    The ETKA is wrong! You can know this for 100% certain because it lists the brackets for Right or Left. However if you actually...
  • Re: need welder in Seattle
    Historical mailing list - Zeitgeist
    Sun, 7 Oct 2007 10:43:02 -0700
    ...On 10/7/07, Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thanks everyone for your responses. > > The reason I need to weld brackets on the...
  • Re: wtb muffler bracket
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
    Thu, 5 Feb 2009 14:00:04 -0600
    ...cowan <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote: > The 1.9 brackets are different than the 2.1 brackets. > Furthermore, they were VERY, VERY hard to find...
  • Re: ISO North Westy Stainless Steel Bracket for ARB awning
    Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
    Wed, 17 Nov 2021 13:59:34 -0500
    ...I opted for three brackets as well for a 10 foot awning. I am using the GW ones. I’m currently not drilling into...
  • Re: Awning mounts or brackets
    Historical mailing list - John Crawford
    Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:21:35 -0800
    ...Awning mounts or brackets Hi All, I have a 1986 Adventurewagen and want to mount an awning without drilling any holes in my van...
  • Re: Exhaust system brackets on 84GL 4 speed
    Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
    Sun, 19 Sep 2010 13:40:52 -0700
    ...Exhaust system brackets on 84GL 4 speed > As Charles Kettering* frequently told new engineers, "Parts left out > cost nothing and have an infinite service...
  • Re: Ideas on shipping/towing from Nova Scotia
    Historical mailing list - 80 Westy Pokey
    Tue, 19 Aug 2003 08:56:43 -0400
    ...Don't buy the brackets >direct from Roadmaster. They will be discounted at their dealers. I use >these brackets and the Falcon 5200 tow...
  • RE - Shady Boy Awning - Initial Impression
    Historical mailing list - caverat
    Fri, 23 Jul 2004 20:53:35 -0400
    ...I found out that doing this bent the brackets at the "U" seam and my brackets were now like "V" instead and the awning...
  • Re: bumper brackets
    Historical mailing list - Jonathan Chasteen
    Sun, 17 Dec 2006 10:03:28 -0800
    ...longer bumper brackets? i > saw > > > them online once but i cant remember where > > > thanks > > > jonathan > > > > > > > > > > what do you mean "longer" bumper brackets? the > ones...
  • FS: westy table arms and brackets and tabletops
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 1 Jul 2002 05:02:04 EDT
    still have some westy table arms and brackets and tabletops. here is what i have: front westy table arm - '80-'84 style front drivers...
  • Early Rear Bumper Brackets cheap?
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Fri, 12 Jan 2007 03:00:56 -0600
    ...Any one have a pair of pre-fiberglass rear bumper brackets they'd sell and ship cheap to 50613? Prefer them to be in...
  • WTB: VW Fox motor mount brackets for motor swap into V'gon
    Historical mailing list - Sean B.
    Thu, 3 Jul 2008 01:20:06 -0700
    I am dropping an ABA Jetta motor in my '90 V'gon and need the motor mount brackets that bolt to the engine block...
  • Re: Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Mon, 17 May 1999 11:01:38 -0400
    ...Guess I'll leave it on. > > The mounting brackets are less substantial than stock > > This means to me that the bumper is even less...
  • Re: STEBRO Muffler/Cat
    Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
    Sun, 29 Dec 2002 06:14:02 EST
    ...The brackets were designed to act as suspension members for the muffler. There has been some failure of the brackets but it has been...
  • Re: A/C and P/C brackets, hoses for I-4 or Tiico conversion
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Wed, 12 Mar 2008 12:41:40 -0700
    ...However, I am going to need whatever brackets, belts > and probably hoses for an I-4 conversion. Does anyone know where I > can get...
  • vanagon fiberglass bumpers/bodykit/side mouldings for sale..add to any van
    Historical mailing list
    Sun, 20 Jun 2004 15:32:35 EDT
    ...kit includes front and rear fiberglass bumpers..with brackets, and all mounting hardware, both side sideskirts, and all brackets, and bolts, etc..everything you...
  • SA grill availability in Canada
    Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
    Mon, 17 Feb 2003 12:34:58 -0500
    ...brackets from an old GTI work for the inner lights? If not, is there any type of junkyard vehicle that would have suitable brackets...
  • Re: Carat interior install question
    Historical mailing list - Angus Gordon
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:58:03 -0700
    > Where did you get the brackets that go on the floor in picture twelve? I installed the jump seats quite a few years back...
  • Re: quick review - shady boy awning
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:32:51 -0400
    >I highly recommend using the optional poles-a serious down draft will >bend your roof brackets & reduce the height of the cantilevered >awning so...
  • Re: Syncro Muffler Brackets Self Destruct!
    Historical mailing list - T.P. Stephens
    Mon, 22 Nov 1999 19:57:55 -0800
    ...Not a dealer muffler. > There seemed to be mechanical tension on the exhaust assembley > pushing against the brackets. This may have caused the problem...
  • Re: Bus Depot Trailer Hitch
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 15 May 1999 21:34:42 -0400
    ...Michael, mine came with six self-locking hex nuts that fit the brackets perfectly. Might have to use a little gum to stick them...
  • Re: Muffler Brackets
    Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
    Mon, 6 May 2002 10:19:47 -0700
    ...6 May 2002, Eric Spletzer wrote: > Anybody know if the muffler brackets off a 2.1 will work on a 1.9? > > -eric > > ---------------------- > '85...
  • FS Brackets for rear facing seats - Carat
    Historical mailing list - Christian Pelletier
    Tue, 19 Oct 2004 00:36:33 -0700
    Hi! I have the brackets that holds the two rear facing seats - and the seatbelts. Maybe someone is looking for that? I have no...
  • Re: Bike Rack for a Bus
    Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
    Tue, 12 Jul 94 23:21:46 CDT
    ...NEITHER have any cross tube between the brackets. in fact, the brackets are very similar (but the plastic bumper brackets have extra stuff welded...
  • Re: ISO North Westy Stainless Steel Bracket for ARB awning
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Thu, 18 Nov 2021 15:57:49 -0800
    ...Most brackets are derivatives of the original Fiamma brackets. I feel the NorthWesty units are the better built option. Some people object to the...
  • For sale: REAR westy table arm and tabletop, plus mounting brackets
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 19 Jul 2002 13:05:50 EDT
    ...also, i have some rear table arm mounting brackets, enables you to mount the preceeding table and arm onto any vertical surface in your...
  • Re: Seeking Yakima Rack Advice
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Vickers
    Wed, 15 Aug 2007 11:18:27 -0700
    ...I used big fender washers behind my brackets but if you can find a semi-thrashed set of brackets on Craigslist, you could use...
  • Re: Motorcycle Hitch for 1985
    Historical mailing list - jimt
    Fri, 18 Feb 2005 16:53:04 -0700
    ...Remove the old bumper mount brackets. Use new longer > mounting brackets which go 2 1/2 times deeper into the body of the van...
  • Re: Bumpers, Chrome v. Fiberglass
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 17 Oct 2006 14:54:14 EDT
    ...but, there would be whole lotta holes left in your van from where the sideskirt brackets used to be, unless your van was repainted...
  • FS:fiberglass bumpers, front and rear, with hardware, etc
    Historical mailing list - Mark Drillock
    Tue, 31 Oct 2000 00:01:44 -0800
    ...They come with ends, front side pieces, front lower air dam pieces, brackets, plates, and hardware. They are the dark silver/grey, in pretty...
  • Re: Homemade roof rack
    Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
    Wed, 27 May 2009 00:05:42 -0500
    You should try Quick 'N Easy Rain Gutter brackets and a pair of nice 2x4's of your own choosing of length. I believe...
  • Re: A/C and P/C brackets, hoses for I-4 or Tiico conversion
    Historical mailing list - Joe Federici
    Wed, 12 Mar 2008 11:19:18 -0400
    ...However, I am going to need whatever brackets, belts and probably hoses for an I-4 conversion. Does anyone know where I can get...
  • F/S: Roof Rack Brackets
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Fri, 26 May 2000 20:58:49 EDT
    I have one more set of the alloy, camlock roof brackets talked about in recent posts. I have been hauling them around for years...
  • Fw: Re: muffler strap
    Historical mailing list - Roy O.
    Tue, 5 Oct 1999 09:36:32 -0500
    ...I decided to save a few bucks and use large gear clamps in combination with what was left of the brackets to secure the...
  • Re: water from exhaust mystery solved.
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Thu, 2 Oct 2003 00:50:45 -0400
    At 08:02 PM 10/1/2003, Owen wrote: >The exhaust brackets were the toughest part of the job. I am still stuck >with...
  • Re: A Westy awning
    Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
    Sun, 15 Nov 2015 11:00:49 -0800
    ...I used two mounting brackets for many years but added a third about three years ago. And have had no problems with not having...
  • F/S: Roof Rack Mounts (clarification)
    Historical mailing list - Ken Hunter
    Tue, 30 May 2000 13:10:30 EDT
    To clarify what I have for sale, these are not the brackets that fasten to the side of a Westy roof that you would...
  • roof rack brackets on westy top
    Historical mailing list - Juli Tallino
    Fri, 20 Oct 2000 09:55:57 -0700
    Hi, Has anyone put brackets on their westy poptop to attach thule or yakima type racks? I have a bracket on the plastic topper...
  • Re: Fw: Intermittent Wipers? and jumpseat install
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Tue, 17 Apr 2007 19:30:22 -0700
    ...As I recall from looking at my factory rear-facing seats, the "real brackets" ARE only small metal cups welded to the floor. From...
  • Westy Luggage rack seal fit
    Historical mailing list - David Milo
    Fri, 7 Jul 2006 21:33:09 -0400
    ...I removed the mounting brackets from the roof as well at the time, but failed to note how closely the fiberglass edge fit the...
  • Re: Bud Vases...
    Historical mailing list - juju34
    Wed, 16 Sep 1998 08:41:06 -0500
    ...Also custom art work /decorations [vases or brackets]on request let me know if your interested and i can scan some pics richard
  • Norseman Awnings
    Historical mailing list - Harry Yates
    Wed, 8 May 1996 20:41:11 +0000
    ...For the EV, Norseman makes special brackets, BTW all brackets are aluminun. These brackets are screwed into the bodywork of the van to permanently...
  • Re: Shady boy awning
    Historical mailing list - Steve Macaulay
    Wed, 9 Feb 2000 16:34:04 -0500
    ...The awning comes with two flat V > shaped brackets which are attached to the roof portion of the > Van. They are > located under the...
  • Re: [vanagon] Westy DIY conversion
    Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
    Thu, 6 Jun 1996 09:25:47 -0500 (CDT)
    ...If happy the take out the bolts and lift off the > rack, hopefully the anchor brackets have stuck to the roof in the right...
  • Re: the 5th seat
    Historical mailing list - mark drillock
    Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:57:20 -0700
    ...The complete factory setup has multiple pieces, including special brackets for the special seat belts, and support-leg hole brackets welded to the floor...
  • Re: Securing table
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Mon, 24 Nov 2014 22:44:56 -0500
    In a '90, if the inner locking pieces are still inside the brackets along with stock knobs, there is only one reason they are...