In a message dated 96-05-07 11:06:07 EDT, jbrill@unlinfo.unl.edu (James
Brill) writes:

>Does anyone make an aftermarket piece to replace the stock one that 
>has marks pressed into it?  Does anyone know where 0 degrees is in 
>reference to either end of the strip?  If I get lucky enough to find 
>one in a junkyard around here are the marks the same for 72-79?
>
>Thanks, Jim

That piece is still available from VW for under $5.  I posted the part number
and price a fwe months ago so it may be in the archives.

Brad
'72 WESTY
'87 Syncro GL