I started with a small hole.  My power mirrors don't work (prob bcuz of the
short slack in the door and old wires as talked about last week) but I got a
tiny light is there as I was drilling and never did see a wire in the way.
I know my dome light works cuz I tried it last night.  Maybe I was lucky?  I
doubt it...doesn't happen too often. Almost got heat stroke today putting
some carpet in the back.  91F and 80% humidity(at least).  Good luck.  Like
I said Ken has some used ones in great shape.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle

On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 7:32 PM, W Monk <billmonk@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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
>> >
>>
>
>