Just go to the usual vendors. They have it all figured out.....gowesty.com,
van-cafe.com, etc etc. Make sure to buy all kinds of other presents for
your beloved van, so it's worth the shipping....hehe

Miguel

On Sun, Aug 25, 2013 at 4:08 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi listers,
>
>         Just returned from a nice VT camp out at Woodford State Park.  I
> was the only Westfalia in the park.
>
> I've noticed for some time that my front grills seem to be a bit loose and
> rattly.  I realized recently that the lower grill is missing a screw in the
> top center.  I think replacing that would be a good thing.  I removed one
> from the lower corner just to see how it would be in the center place and
> discovered that the screw just popped through the metal tab on the other
> side.  I suspect I'm missing more then the screw.  I felt around the other
> part of the grill and could feel plastic holders on the other side of the
> sheet metal of the other screws but not on the missing middle screw.
>
>         so my question is If i go to a parts store and show them my screw
> what do I call the other part I need to go on the other side of the metal
> tab?  or, is this a part I can actually order from one of our venders next
> time I make a reasonable order.
>
> On a related question.  I wanted to look at the top grill set up for
> rattle reduction but am not sure how it is connected.  I feel what seems
> like slotted screws but I suspect they are just meant to look like that and
> actually the grill comes off in some other clever way.
>
> So lower and upper front grill fashioner info is greatly appreciated.
>
>         I try to be very careful working with these plastic parts and
> greatly value the list tips!
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 Westfalia GL Auto
>