Rather than bolt it down why not put a brace in front and back that secures
it to the front of both seats then another brace that secures it at the back
which you can screw into the console? Then it is easy to put in and easy to
take out with no drilling into the van to invite rust development or
accidental piercing of vital parts.

Or a strap, or a wedge. Lots of creative options to eliminate the need for
drilling.

William Polowniak
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300 SE

----- Original Message -----
From: "Matthew Pollard" <poll7356@UIDAHO.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2002 3:08 PM
Subject: Re: What's Under the Tunnel??

> yeah, but you gotta really have a long drill bit to hit it. just be easy
> on the drilling and you'll be ok. But wait- check for the coolant lines
> and power steering lines just to be sure.
>
> -matthew
> ps, if you do hit the tank, ask me how to fix dilled holes :-)  been
> there, done that!
>
> Matthew Pollard          "Racing with the wind and flirting with death
> Dept. Of Chemistry        So have a cup of coffee and catch your breath"
> University of Idaho
> www.uidaho.edu/~poll7356