Thanks for the information folks. The metric aluminum rods may be a little
hard to find so I may go with Chris' idea and use the american spec rod
fromt he hardware store with a little electrical tape-- I mean if I can find
the metric electrical tape.

Best,
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA

On Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 6:18 PM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:

>  In a message dated 6/10/2011 6:09:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> oxroad@GMAIL.COM writes:
>
> Is there anything special as far as curves or finish or whatever about the
> NLA VW bars that complete the kit or can I just find a supplier of metric
> sized aluminum dowels to finish off the kit?
> The aluminum rods at my local hardware store are American sizing and
> without
> some tweeking they are a little smaller than the receiving brackets and
> wold
> rattle.
>
>
>
> i once got a set of alumium rods at my local hardware store and cut them to
> fit..looked perfect.. wrapped the ends w/ electrical tape so no rattle...
>