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• Fix for Stebro Muffler Bracket breaking?
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Wed, 27 Dec 2006 17:39:28 -0600
  ...Condelli's Stebro Stainless steel mufflers had trouble with the thin brackets cracking where it's welded to the muffler? Mine has separated from...
• looking for wolfsburg jump seat female wire seat belts and suggestion on mountin
  Historical mailing list - David Cohen
  Tue, 3 Nov 2009 15:07:27 EST
  ...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: 87 armrest collection
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Fri, 11 Oct 1996 09:29:52 -0500
  ...Thanks in advance. > > Erik > 87' Westy Syncro The brackets are held to the seats with allen head bolts. The armrests are held to the...
• exhaust clamps
  Historical mailing list - Dan Soiney
  Tue, 10 Sep 1996 11:00:59 -0500
  Does anyone know if the muffler brackets on a 87 vanagon are availiable? I dont need the whole thing, just the top straps, and...
• FS: Wolfsburg Seating setup
  Historical mailing list - Wolfsburg
  Sat, 22 Aug 1998 19:20:51 -0700
  ...Sale: Brand new complete grey velour theater seats for Wolfsburg seating. Brackets, trays and seat belts. $300.00 + shipping. Seats were never used, never...
• vanagon trailer hitches for sale.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 31 Dec 1998 20:36:31 EST
  ...mounts to tow eyes on bumper brackets. also protects your ass if your van gets bumped in the butt. chris allentown, pa
• Re: water from exhaust mystery solved.
  Historical mailing list - Mark Carrig
  Mon, 6 Oct 2003 09:03:01 -0400
  Daivd, I would really appreciate a pic of the drivers side brackets. I've removed 3 but only could figure on how to put...
• Re: Can anyone order VW dealer parts without a large markup?
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Wed, 5 Mar 2003 23:51:25 -0500
  ...1 - muffler brackets. The straps are everywere but the brackets are dealer only. 2 - 2" dia. coolant pipe from water pump to the thermostat...
• Re: WBX: Paint Fuel Injector Body and Brackets with POR-15?
  Historical mailing list - neil n
  Thu, 10 May 2012 09:44:23 -0700
  ...the brackets POR-15ed ready to go. > > > On 2012-05-09, at 10:51 PM, Automatic digest processor wrote: > >> Hi all. >> The brackets and...
• Re: Westie Rear Seat Head Rest Installation
  Historical mailing list - drc11
  Mon, 7 Jun 1999 13:39:20 -0700
  We mounted the brackets on the inside of the seat between foam and plywood. The headrests are removed to put the bed down (just...
• Front brake caliper guide pins (Where to get?)
  Historical mailing list - BADASSBUS
  Wed, 12 Sep 2001 20:29:36 -0400
  ...front brake caliper guide pins and boots? They are on my 87 syncro girling caliper brackets. Any info appreciated. Peace, Don GL 87 Syncro
• Re: SA Trailer Hitch
  Historical mailing list - Fitz-Randolph, Douglas
  Thu, 30 Aug 2001 15:56:04 -0400
  ...There were indeed two sets of angle brackets - that would mean there were 8 different mounting options... (2 brackets) * (this-way-or-that-way...
• Re: Jump seat in Westy - Pedestal configuration
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sun, 21 Apr 2002 07:04:21 -0700
  DaveC, The floor brackets can be customized from other material than the official VW welded brackets. I can provide you further specs on what...
• Re: wtb: PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets - note to MD
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:32:27 -0800
  ...PS intermediate shaft for Syncro ALSO wtb AC brackets for 2.1 > The Syncro steering shaft is shorter, as Ben knows, that is why...
• Fog Lights
  Historical mailing list - Miguel Winterpacht
  Sat, 9 May 1998 23:36:15 -0500
  ...My father drilled 2 holes, and with some strange pins inserted taped the holes to mount my brackets. Reason for the s shape is...
• broken alternator bracket? What's the real cause?
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Pollard
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 20:27:17 -0800
  ...Alternator brackets just don't break. Ok, some do, but if your breaks, and then breaks again and again, something is wrong. If the...
• Re: Mounting Devices for Extinguishers?
  Historical mailing list - Steve Gough
  Sun, 10 Jun 2001 15:40:43 -0500
  ...They probably have other brackets, since anything mounted on a pitching boat is going to have to be very secure. Steve ----- Original Message ----- From...
• WTB used 1.9 muffler bracket
  Historical mailing list - Tom Buese
  Thu, 31 Oct 2013 17:37:30 -0400
  ...fell off! Shipping from you to zip 04476 Maine http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/image.html?myid=1650&artist=Brackets -- Tom Buese
• Re: fiberglass bumper - any vendor?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sun, 17 Oct 2004 11:15:29 -0400
  <snip> >i have like 4 whole body kits for sale and misc fiberglass trim > pieces/bumpers/brackets... <snip> Chris, how much do you want...
• Re: Burp tank mounting..?
  Historical mailing list - Marion Lathem
  Sat, 9 Sep 2006 12:22:28 -0500
  Doug, Thanks, my brackets are much thinner than the tank, and those plastic pieces on the bottom of the tank, drop on to metal...
• Fwd: Interior Swap GL to Weekender
  Historical mailing list - Michael Modl
  Thu, 27 May 1999 01:54:54 EDT
  ...Drill the spot welds out, bend the brackets in the shape of the brackets on the van you are taking the parts out of...
• Re: vibrating tiico engine
  Historical mailing list - Chris DeLong
  Sat, 8 Nov 2003 02:17:03 +0000
  ...I am >>not sure which brackets to use if you intend on making >>this work. Further (Matt correct me if I'm wrong) you...
• Gray jump seats in the midwest
  Historical mailing list - Max Wellhouse
  Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:46:24 -0500
  ...Driver's side is complete, but the passenger side needs the brackets, belts, and floor pegs fabricated. Includes side covers. Overall, a likely 9...
• removing muffler on 2.1
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sat, 4 May 2013 19:57:13 -0400
  ...Do I need to remove the bottom half of the muffler brackets? Edward
• luggage bags
  Historical mailing list - Alain Thibault
  Fri, 31 Mar 2000 12:36:39 -0700
  ...that fits the actual luggage space and attaches to the 8 brackets already there. A custom fit. Also how can I access the Archives...
• FS: vanagon custom steel rear bumper w/ hitch
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 21:34:33 EST
  ...uses stock bumper brackets.. heavy 1/4 inch thick steel. pity the fool who tailgates you! must pick up in allentown, pa chris
• Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 13:41:50 -0400
  ...I've already swithched the brackets out. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jeff
• Re: First Aid Kit
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Thu, 19 Jul 2001 20:14:14 -0700
  So, does anyone know where they would mount in a Vanagon? I don't believe I've seen any strange mounting brackets anywhere. Todd...
• Re: Place to mount shackles?
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Thu, 26 May 2011 17:27:43 -0700
  Bite the bullet and install some brackets that will accommodate the massive D rings. Install rings when you need to tow. Leave brackets welded...
• Re: roof racks
  Historical mailing list - Spooner, Robert E.
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 07:07:41 -0400
  ...I used 3 pairs of "quik-n-easy" rain-gutter mount brackets. The rack is 10' long and 4.5' wide. It looks very...
• Re: head scratchin fun with the 2.3
  Historical mailing list - JordanVw
  Wed, 8 Apr 1998 20:16:10 EDT
  whats the HP of this 2.3 ford 4cyl (im assuming its a 4cyl) turbo? the Esslinger kit - does it contain all mounting brackets...
• Re: a/c ducting
  Historical mailing list - Kim Brennan
  Thu, 13 Aug 1998 17:25:45 EDT
  ...c the other >day. >Anyway, the evaporator housing (3) plastic bolt brackets on both sides >were >cracked. The evaporator housing design was changed in...
• Carefree of Colorado bag awning FS:
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Wed, 6 Apr 2005 17:37:00 -0400
  ...The 8' normally retails for $211, the gutter mounts brackets (for vanagon/baywindow) are going for $95, and the awning rail goes for $19...
• Re: try to beat this deal of the day.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 9 Mar 2001 03:11:44 EST
  ...with matching leather back seat, console, wiring and switches, perfect condition , from 1995 bonneville SSEi - for 65 bucks for all of it including brackets?
• for sale: vanagon central power locking system
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 29 Oct 2003 22:35:46 EST
  ...includes all actuators, brackets, lines, wires. from a 1989 vanagon but would fit all vans 80-91. description schematic is in the bentley. p...
• westy interior install, was Re: westy kitchen mod question
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:32:28 -0700
  ...Scratch one more brilliant idea :) not completely sold on welding in the brackets... but close :) rear cabinet needing shortening? not quite sure what you...
• Re: HELP!
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 1 Sep 94 02:13:42 ADT
  ...Make sure your bumper is attached firmly, all 4 big bolts on bumper brackets to frame, and good bolts holding bumper to brackets, as...
• Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Dec 2002 - Special issue (#2002-1395)
  Historical mailing list - Larry Chase
  Tue, 3 Dec 2002 16:22:29 -0700
  ...5167ACD With 14" riser and 2 support brackets. But you could get by without the support brackets if you don't mind the jiggle...
• Re: Catalina 2500 Awning
  Historical mailing list - Wes Neuenschwander
  Thu, 20 Aug 1998 07:13:46 8
  The brackets are optional. I generally just place the feet of the awning arms (the long struts extending from the awning roller) on the...
• Re: Exhaust brackets and muffler strap
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 15 May 2006 16:16:31 -0400
  ...Mike Greenamyer, William L wrote: > Got a question about exhaust brackets/supports. My 84GL seems to break > the driver side two supports on a...
• Re: Proud New Owner needs roof rack tips
  Historical mailing list - Earl Smith
  Wed, 28 Oct 1998 18:55:30 -0800
  ...Made up four four inch long brackets shaped like a <J>, out of 3/16 aluminum plate. At the rear I used one of...
• Re: Help!! Another broken alternator bracket
  Historical mailing list - Jay L Snyder
  Wed, 14 Feb 2001 13:08:28 -0500
  ...Are the brackets different from the 2.1s? I just replaced my alternator and don't recall anything different than my previous '86. Jay...
• Square Headlights to Round
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Fri, 23 Jun 2006 11:20:53 -0400
  ...I've already swithched the brackets out. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Jeff
• Re: 1985 Vanagon - round to rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 18 May 2005 03:27:55 EDT
  ...metal light brackets to my 1985 body as I > have not holes for inner mounts and such. > > while this is a totally pointless upgrade...
• Re: Awning mounts or brackets
  Historical mailing list - Robert Stevens
  Tue, 12 Feb 2013 17:36:54 -0700
  ...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: Jump Seats-How to Mount to Floor?
  Historical mailing list - Joel Cort
  Sat, 11 Aug 2001 19:03:23 -0700
  ...Joel 89 Syncro Westy Rochester NY. --- Gary McEachern <glmce@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote: > I ordered and installed the original brackets supplied by VW. I > ordered...
• Re: SA mudflaps report
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Wed, 6 Sep 2000 02:42:43 -0400
  ...These flaps install with brackets and pins, rather than clips, so they are much heavier duty than the usual flaps. These come OEM from...
• Re: tow bar for '87 westy
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 16 Aug 2001 22:36:04 -0400
  ...Go to http://www.roadmasterinc.com/bracketresults.mv for the brackets. Find a dealer that will give better price than the factory direct. (I...
• WTB - Parts to convert 82 diesel radiator to 83+
  Historical mailing list - Bret Berger
  Mon, 27 Jun 2011 21:20:40 -0600
  ...1 - metal radiator shroud from 83-85 2 - lower radiator mount brackets from 83+ van Bret bretberger@gmail.com
• for sale: aero fiberglass bumper upgrade package for vanagon - fits ALL vans
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 12:00:41 EDT
  ...has brackets also. update your early vanagon with a newer looking aero bumper $200 for bumper w/ trim chris
• Eurospec update - weak muffler brackets!
  Historical mailing list - Blaine Bachman
  Sun, 8 Aug 1999 20:27:40 EDT
  ...It becomes quickly evident that this is a known problem and they've already beefed up the brackets on subsequent kits. Of course, they...
• Re: Metal Bumper Bolts
  Historical mailing list - Mike Bucchino Sr
  Mon, 1 Apr 2013 15:02:17 -0400
  That's the size for the front and rear small bolts that bolt the bumper to the brackets. He asked about the bumper brackets...
• Re: Putting a 2wd transmission into a Syncro?
  Historical mailing list - mark drillock
  Wed, 22 Sep 2010 18:57:13 -0700
  ...Spacing down the nose mount by 1.5" or more will help clear the above welded on brackets and put the tranny close to...
• Re: Fiamma awning F45i
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 13 Jun 2005 12:12:54 -0700
  ...Make sure that if you are using just the two support brackets that one goes between the front door and the slider and the...
• Re: Looking for Westfalia roof rack recommendations
  Historical mailing list - Rich Jones
  Fri, 12 Jun 1998 13:56:54 -0400
  ...The 542 Artificial Rain Gutter Brackets require drilling mounting holes in the roof. Thule recommends that a qualified auto body shop install the brackets...
• Pop Top needed
  Historical mailing list - Pearson, Dale
  Thu, 1 May 2008 11:40:35 -0400
  Anyone have a few parts for a poptop (80's) they would like to sell? I need the aluminum tack strips, luggage brackets, and...
• Re: roof rack brackets on westy top
  Historical mailing list - Juli Tallino
  Fri, 20 Oct 2000 11:14:48 -0700
  ...these bars take > five minutes to take off..but I can say that i have > also been attracted to > the brackets; but i would...
• Re: The case of the cracking Alternator Bracket
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 Apr 2005 20:44:06 -0400
  Were the replacement brackets new or used? What condition is the mounting face in? Are the studs and nuts the proper hardware grade? Is...
• Re: roof racks
  Historical mailing list - patrice b
  Tue, 18 Jun 2002 12:48:02 -0700
  ...I used 3 pairs of "quik-n-easy" rain-gutter mount brackets. The rack is 10' long and 4.5' wide. It looks very...
• Re: hitch
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Lincoln
  Wed, 11 Jul 2007 12:40:46 -0500
  ...To what and how do the brackets > attach? A pic would be cool. > > I wonder if it is compatible with any/most/all Subie...