In a message dated 2/27/00 6:55:39 PM Pacific Standard Time,
EVEHART33@AOL.COM writes:

<< Used to have a 61 Westy w/Fuchs alloys. Had a 71 balljoint/disk brake
 frontend (same bolt pattern as Vanagon) and a Bus Boys IRS rear with Type 3
 4-bolt drums. Had FAT Performance drill and install Porsche pattern  on the
 rear but there wasn't enough meat on the front so had to go with adapters
 from FAT. Later I ran into a guy who added the necessary "meat" to the front
 rotors by welding about 1/2" plate to them so he could add the Porsche
 pattern studs and avoid the adapters. The 61 was a lightweight compared to my
 Vanagon Westy. Don't know if I'd be so confident using adapters now except
 maybe a non Westy.
  >>

Hi Ken,

The adapters I'm using are 1/2" steel plates bolted using the existing
lugnuts/bolts. Then the wheels are bolted on using Porsche lug bolts. It's
pretty hefty set-up. I had a similar arrangement years ago in my 71 Van.
Never had any problems with them. These adapters will be going on a Multivan.
No off-roading planned. However, I think this adapter set-up is strong enough
for even mild off road excursions. However, I have no plans on using these
off pavement.

BenT
San Francisco