Neil, you probably don't realize that there is supposed to be a large
gap at the bottom. I just measured a 1 1/4" gap below the grill on my 86.

neil N wrote:
> Here's the pic:
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/lowerradgrill
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> I measured the opening on me 85' parts Vanagon at 6.5" but had doubts
> about the diagram  I drew at the time, so I double checked on-line
> before cutting. I cut to 6.5" to be safe, as that was what I wrote
> down on my fetid diagram, but this is just all wrong.
>
> People who kindly responded, of course this is my own "doing"!  --- :^)
>
> It doesn't seem to fit properly. The tangs don't fit and the hole is too big.
>
> I should have cut it (and please don't laugh) to the size of grill I
> had in hand!
>
> I'm sure I can make this fit, but rather than repair the body and/or
> alter a perfectly good grill.....
>
> are there different sized lower grills for different years?
>
> Is there a difference in the nose of the Vanagon between the
> "Transporter" model and the Westy?
>
> If so, anyone want to trade me?
>
> Heh heh.... oops.
>
>
> Neil.
>
>
>
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