Use one of the plastic ones, like from a Mk 2 Golf or Jetta. They're
stronger than the ones that are metal covered with plastic. They are
commonly available in black, but can be found in brown, too.

Ed

P.S. I have some that I haven't yet put in a for sale ad. P-mail me if you
want to buy any.

>  I busted another window cranks today. I's sick to death of crummy
> cranks. Can anyone point me to an alternative to the typical Vanagon
> window crank?
>
> Thanks
>
> John