Mine didn't look like that, but it is an 83 and already had an
aftermarket antenna in it when I got it, so it could just be a vanagon
part...

Jim

On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 7:15 PM, Jack R.<jack007@comcast.net> wrote:
> It is part of the antenna from a vanagon, the piece which slides inside the
> unit to help secure it in place against the metal from the inside.
>
> You will likely need to remove the driver's head light to get your hand in
> place to replace it.
>
> Jack R.
> 84 Westy Wolfie.
>
> Look up the parts on Gowesty or Busdepot to see what the antenna detail
> looks like... or if you have ETKA.
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Robert Fisher
> Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 7:55 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: What is this part/piece?
>
> My wife has been driving the van today, which may or may not have anything
> to do with anything, but when I got in a while ago this piece/part was lying
> on the floorboard in front of the driver's seat.
>
>
>
> http://picasaweb.google.com/garciasghostvw/MysteryDoohickey#
> <http://picasaweb.google.com/garciasghostvw/MysteryDoohickey>
>
>
>
> It looks vaguely familiar; in fact it looks sort of like it came out of a
> bicycle handlebar assembly but I know that's not it. Something to do with
> the ignition switch assembly? Is it from the Vanagon at all? It's like it's
> right on the tip of my brain.
>
>
>
> Anybody know? Am I risking death, dismemberment or Republicanism by driving
> the van?
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Robert
>