At the dealer. I think they are a couple of bucks each.
I replaced one of mine that had started to rust.

Todd
'88 Westy

Dave Baker wrote:

> How does one remove the luggage rack?  My tie-downs are rusty and have
> created rust stains on the fiberglass.  I'd like to remove the whole thing,
> clean it up and replace them.  (BTW... Anyone know where replacement tie
> downs can be found?)
>
> Dave in KC
> 85 Westy
> http://members.fortunecity.com/davebaker1
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Steve Cotsford <Cotsford@AOL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 11:09 AM
> Subject: re cleaning pop top
>
> > I had really good results with a purple cleaner.
> > I used Castrol superclean.
> > Spray it on , wait a couple of minutes, hose it off thoroughly.
> > Mine was pretty chalky and dull, with a small amount of mildew, and
> afterwards it was shiny and had good colour to it. (Timor beige)
> >
> > However.... I would caution you to do the luggage rack first, with it off
> the van, and then if you like the results, to do the rest.
> >
> > I would also use a tarp or large plastic sheet to mask of the van as it
> can cause streaking on the van paintwork.
> >
> > Be warned though,this stuff is pretty strong. Of course it can be diluted.
> > It removes oxidised paint quickly.
> > If left a very long time it can remove paint.
> > Wisely used, it can save you a lot of hard work.
> >
> > Good luck,  Steve Cotsford