Some models had the auxiliary heater fitted under the car and it was covered
with a large pan that covered the whole area between the tank and the
transmission cross bar.  I have one but don't ask for it, I'm using it to
cover that heater.
Zoltan
----- Original Message -----
From: "pepperd" <heymrpep@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 16, 2008 8:46 AM
Subject: Re: Belly Pans for speed or MPG

> 75!!!??    wow...i am jealous...do you do lots of downhills?
>
> peace
>
> don p
> 84 westy
> carolina ri
>
> Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM> wrote: Has anyone ever fitted full belly
> pans under their Vanagon for increased
> aerodynamic efficiency?  There's a lot under there that snags airflow and
> causes unnecessary drag.  I'm contemplating installing galvanized sheets
> under the van and some in front.  With 82hp every bit helps while going 75
> mph.
>
> Here are pics of the underside to help visualize:
>
> http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Hershey/25.jpg
> http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b7/misterpolak/Hershey/26.jpg
>
>
> Any engineering thoughts?  How would you do it?
>
> Chris S.
>
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