Thanks for the feedback.  Those racks are a new discovery for me.  That makes one more thing to add to my "must have" list that I can't afford and can't do without. I probably ought not complain about my Vanagon addiction because there are certainly worse   addictions out there.  A little good clean fun with a lot of sheet metal ain't such a bad thing, I suppose.

BenT, I checked out your website.  Nice.

Warren
88 Westy "Billy Bones" (in dry dock)
87 GL

----- Original Message -----
From: BenTbtstr8@aol.com
Date: Sunday, January 25, 2004 2:16 am
Subject: Re: Westy roof racks

> In a message dated 1/24/2004 10:31:16 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> wlail@OU.EDU
> writes:
> I was lurching around on the web today and found a guy in Alberta
> (yes,
> Canadians, we do still love you even though you did not support
> our illegitimate
> war - sorry guys, but we've got to rid ourselves of this credit
> card budget
> deficit president) who makes awesome looking racks for Westies.  I
> am really
> impressed by what I see.  I contacted Gary at the site and he was
> quick with a
> reply.  Anyone have experience with these racks?  Check them out
> at
> www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/vanagonrack.htm
> Warren,
>
> Gary is on this list as well. Many listees have been running
> around with his
> racks for years. I've seen a few. Very well done to point of
> looking like OEM
> parts only better. Plus they can be tailored to your specifications.
>
> BenT
> Vanagon Cafe
>