I have that pan. Mine had the gas heater.

The pan sure cleans up the look down there.

But then again, who the heck checks that kind of thing out? --- ;^)

Neil.

On Fri, May 16, 2008 at 9:26 AM, Zoltan Kuthy <zolo@foxinternet.net> wrote:
> 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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