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Subject:Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
From:Bruce Todd
Date:Thu, 27 May 2021 07:40:55 -0700

No worries - I am broke after buying some LEDs from Chris at Uniwerks.
Those will keep me happy for a while - plus my grab handles are still good.

BT

On Thu, May 27, 2021 at 7:32 AM Karl Ploessl <karl.ploessl@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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.
> >
>