Doug,  I got out, and built an angle iron bracket that the tank cradle can
sit on.  There are a place for two bolts at the bottom left rear engine
compartment over the muffler.  I affixed the bracket with those bolts,  and
then put screws in to hold the tank bracket.  I still need to put screws in
the top tabs though.

 I got the gas tank back up, the only hose I have not gotten yet, is the
vent hose on the driver side.  I have water in the lines... and got it
running again but bad ignition switch caused it to die, I believe.  I have a
new one... have to find out how to put in, when I get time to look it up.

It's coming along.!!!

Lyle Lathem
1985 Vanagon GL