i might add my $0.02 (rapidly depreceating Canadian dollar) i think the
pans we are referring to are slightly different. Some 68-79 Kombi's and
Westy's had the belly pans that fit under the middle of the van to cover
the heater tube etc. whereas the splits had a pan that bolted underneath
the front pedals etc. to keep the cables free of road grime. do others know
more than i (entirely likely!!!!!!). Were there "skid plates" or whatever
you want to call them available on post 68' vans (i,e,the pan that bolts
underneath the the cab section's pedals and cables?

Da belly-pan only covers the area underneath the driver's feet.
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