I suppose kitty litterboxes would work too....

"Sorry Fluffy, I need this for the Vanagon...."

Todd

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From: Florian Speier <groups.florian@GMAIL.COM>
> here is a snip from eric posted on vwvortex about the intakes:
>
>
> "he tub I used is made by " Plasgad " it's item #40-7002 dimensions are
> 27.5" x 19.75" x 6. their web site:
> http://www.plasgad.com/html/medium_tub.htm
>
> Price you ask? $4.98 !!
>
> You can make 2 scoops out of 1 tub, I only made 1 scoop, I like the stealthy
> look.
>
> Basically, just trim the curved section to fit around the side grill. I used
> a propane torch to gently heat the bottom corner as it's a tight fit. To
> attach it, I drilled 2 holes on the top where the stock grill mounts, the 2
> studs on the grill go through those. Then I used black wire ties to fasten
> the bottom. You will have to drill 2 small holes in your grill (lower
> blade). Even if you didn't like them, the holes are hidden anyways, because
> you drill them on the back section.
>
> Oops, almost forgot, you need to notch your scoop where the tab for the
> grill screw goes.
>
> Enjoy!
>
> *Modified by Eric Didier at 3:51 PM 3-9-2004"*
>
>
> On Wed, Jun 4, 2008 at 3:57 PM, Dave Yates <transparu@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Folks,
> > This is tantalising.  I would dearly like scoops like this, but I am not
> > quite sure what people are referring to: "cement mixing tub".  Does anyone
> > have a picture or link to one so I can see what's being talked about
> > please?
> > Downunder I haven't heard or seen of anything I can equate with the pics on
> > the van, but I DO want a couple of scoops.
> > Thanks
> > Dave
> > downunder
> >
> >
> > 2008/6/5 Florian Speier <groups.florian@gmail.com>:
> >
> > these seem to be made the way it is shown on several forums - pioneered by
> >> a
> >> guy who put a wrx sti engine in.
> >> you can cut them out of an israeli made cement mixing tub, that ace
> >> hardware
> >> sells for about $10.
> >> I bought the tub recently, and i can imagine it takes a couple tries until
> >> you get them nicely.
> >> there is no need for painting either.
> >>
> >> florian
> >>
> >> On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 6:55 PM, Jake de Villiers <
> >> crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> > When we were going to Wyoming at 106 in the shade I stuck some cardboard
> >> > 'ears' in there and they worked a treat.  I also propped open the oil
> >> > checking door.
> >> >
> >> >  It made a noticeable move on the temperature gauge.
> >> >
> >> > On Tue, Jun 3, 2008 at 5:44 PM, Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@gmail.com
> >> >
> >> > wrote:
> >> >
> >> > > Um... didn't somebody make some just like this out of household heater
> >> > vent
> >> > > deflectors and spray paint? Not sure I remember exactly...
> >> > >
> >> > > Cya,
> >> > > Robert
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > On 6/3/08, dylan friedman <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> > > >
> >> > > > http://tinyurl.com/4xkl5z
> >> > > >
> >> > > > They look OK.
> >> > > > I emailed the seller asking if they had more:
> >> > > >
> >> > > > "cant discuss details, but we are test marketing these in various
> >> > > > venues.Depending on the outcome of this, more may be available."
> >> > > >
> >> > > > whoa, top secret stuff going on in the Vanagon after market parts
> >> > world.
> >> > > >
> >> > > > My reply was:
> >> > > > OK, make sure to lay up a few in real carbon fiber and I'll buy
> >> them.
> >> > > >
> >> > > > df
> >> > > >
> >> > >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Jake
> >> > 1984 Vanagon GL
> >> > 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> >> > Crescent Beach, BC
> >> > www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> >> > http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
> >> >
> >>
> >
> >