I got one from Ken Wilford and drilled it out to match the passenger side.
All good. Need a nice drill with at least a 3/8 inch bit.  Start slow
w/smaller bit you don't mind breaking.  Loosen the pass side one and measure
then mask off a template on the DS and do it.  I find I don't use it much
but handy for a hammock-style storage in front when camping. BTW-I have a
GL, not a Westy.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 4:45 PM, David Cohen <Mtbdavid2@aol.com> wrote:

> Also, why did these vans NOT come with a grab handle like the passenger
> side to enter and exit the vehicle?  I have a newly healing broken ankle
>  and
> could really use the grab handle to get in and out of the van.  I  bought
> an
> extra grab handle with mounts, same as the passenger side.  Any  tricks or
> drill bit size to install this handle on the driver's  side?   I know I
> have
> to be careful not to drill into the wires in the  pillar.
>
> Thanks,
> David
>