btw, this was the archived message that had it:

http://gerry.vanagon.com/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0804b&L=vanagon&D=0&P=42810

On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 3:20 PM, Mike South <msouth@gmail.com> wrote:

> My search of the archives turned up this, which sounded promising but the
> site appears to be down.
>
> http://www.vanagonwiki.net/index.php/Instrument_cluster_overhaul
>
> mike
>
>
> On Thu, Dec 10, 2009 at 12:49 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
>
>> My question is - "Has anyone ever hardwired the  instrument pod in lieu
>> of the dash foil?"
>>
>> In time that dash foil is going to become a van killer if we don't find
>> a replacement. I've got three vans - and sooner or later that foil will
>> become an issue.
>>
>> John Rodgers
>> Clayartist and Moldmaker
>> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
>> Chelsea, AL
>> Http://www.moldhaus.com
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Cecil Eastman wrote:
>>
>>> Does anyone know where I can find a dash foil for an '85 Wolfsburg?  I
>>> don't know if it makes a difference, but it has an analog clock instead of a
>>> tach.  My current foil is pretty hosed up.  I've had to try and glue the
>>> metal filaments in place just so that I can get the dashboard lights and
>>> instruments to work.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Cecil
>>>
>>>
>>>
>