On Mon, 22 Jun 1998, William Ayer wrote:

> I've just joined the ranks of Westy Syncro owners, and I've got few
> questions.
>
> 1) "Wolf Bras"
>
> Protecting the front end of the truck from rocks / bugs is pretty high on my
> list.  What brand of "Wolf" bra works best?
>
> 2)  Roof racks and bike racks
>
> I'm think that I've figured out how to mount a roof rack on a Westy (looks
> like a Yakima bolt on rain gutter, and a long bar Thule / Yakima rack).  Any
> advice on do's / don't when drilling holes in my camper top for the fake
> rain gutter would be appreciated.  I plan on mounting the rack towards the

> back of the pop top for a roof top box & windsurfers etc.

 You're on the right track putting the rack towards the rear. This uses
the mechanical advantage to your advantage :) I've seen plenty of Westies
in Hatteras camped out, roof popped with the gear still on the rack. With
my Thule in a more forward position I have to remove all but a mast or
two in order to raise the roof, although I am able to access the front
rack by standing on the front wheelwells and the rear one from the bench
seat .ie, no need to carry a stepladder.

>
> I'd also like to put a bike rack on the nose of my Westy (over a "Wolf"
> bra).  What brands of bike carriers have people had good luck with?
>
> 3) Cup holders
>
>  This vehicle screams out for a couple of really good cupholders (which I've
> seen in catalogs), but now that I really need one, I can't find them!  Does
> anyone know where to get a good cup holder that works with the Westy's
> dashboard?
>
 I ordered a couple of holders from Herrington's (1-800-622-5221) which I
am very pleased with. I have them mounted below the radio on either side
of the stickshift. The "teeth" open so you more or less push the
container into place in a horizontal fashion. When not in use they fold
up flush. the model is # B833 (black vertical) $9.95 each.

> Thanks,
>
> William
>
> wayer@pobox.com
> '90 Westy Syncro (109K), San Francisco, CA
>
 Sorry for the tardiness of this reply. Hope it's of help.

 Phil,
 '89 Westy