In a message dated 6/9/98 6:15:49 PM EST, cdes@WELCHLINK.WELCH.JHU.EDU writes:

<< >    IF you remove the hex head bolts on each side you will find
 > that they will recline to a perfect flat bed. Not a design, that
 > was by chance. What we need is somone to put there thinking cap
 > on and make a quick release set up to remove this bolt.
 >
 >             Eric                   86-VW4x4
 >             vw4x4@fyi.net          72-240z
 >             Pittsburgh, PA USA     1936-Chrysler
 >

 maybe use rivets that have the same shaft dia. as the hex bolt, and drill
 a hole thru the tip of the rivet and put a cotter pin thru it? >>

Hey All,

          If anyone knows the diameter of that bolt, it shouldn't be too hard
to locate a quick release pin like the ones used on cheap jackstands and
such....my .02 too....

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Scott De Santi                             Alaska Bound
86 Vanagon (NHG+Rs)                  Gonna Buy A
85 Jetta (AWP+C)                        New Bug!!!!!!!!!
74 Dasher (RIP)
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