

| 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. > > >
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