

| Subject: | Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE |
| From: | Karl Ploessl |
| Date: | Thu, 27 May 2021 10:32:04 -0400 |
nice but sold out. Karl. On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 10:17 AM Manny Melo <manuel.melo.jr@gmail.com> wrote: > Hi Guys, Check these out: > https://www.syncrotimes.com/shop/vanagon-oh-shit-handle > > > > > On May 27, 2021, at 6:19 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote: > > > > Hi guys, > > > > I have a handle and the wedges from Jim Felder some time ago. I have > not installed yet but my driver has requested it. Her short size makes the > step a challenge and she pulls on the steering wheel to get in. > > > > But, I noticed that after I got the used parts that GW now sells the > wedges and the handle. They also talk about extensive directions with the > kit on how to do problem free. > > > > Perhaps the directions include a video or are at least on the site. > > > > I hope that helps. > > > > Eric Caron > > Driver handle on my to do list. > > > > > > > >> On May 27, 2021, at 3:53 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > >> > >> RE: Drivers Side Grab Handle > >> I just did exactly that!! Rather I had it done. > >> First thing is getting one. Be very sure you get ALL the parts!! The > base > >> that goes under the handle, two of them, can be hard to find. > >> Second, and this is VERY important, you have to be very careful when > >> drilling the holes to mount it. There are a bunch of wires in that A > >> column that you don't want to catch with your drill. And even worse, > the > >> screws that hold everything in place are longer than they need to be and > >> they can catch the wires also. That is what happened when mine was > mounted > >> but fortunately I had a top notch Vanagon mechanic doing the work and he > >> was able to snake in a new wire. > >> The several times I have been in and out of my Westy since the handle > >> really helps my old body, getting in was starting to be a problem. > Problem > >> solved. >
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