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Subject:Re: new vanagon owner questions, drivers side grab handle and stuck speedo needle
From:W Monk
Date:Thu, 15 Oct 2009 20:32:43 -0400

I have been told that there is a wiring harness in that pillar. What wires
are in there?
I was thinking the light over the driver door,but what else?

B.

On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 8:16 PM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com>wrote:

> 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
> >
>