>I had a single set of muffler brackets made at a local machine/metal
>fabricating shop. With galvenizing, the total cost was about $60.
>
>>When I purchased my 87 Syncro Westy, the last owner had a new muffler
>system
>>installed by one off these big muffler do anything franchise shops.
>>The pair of cradles that holds the muffler with the metal straps was so
>rusted
>>and in disrepair, that they spot welded the muffler to what was left to it.
>>Not good for me when I have to repair the system again one day. The dealers
>>want blood for a replacement set of muffler cradles.

Well, even in Sunny California, these things rot quickly, and I, too, need
a set.  With all the Vanagons getting along in years, I think that there would
be a reasonable market for these things.  Several of the list-aware vendors
sell most of the exhaust stuff -- they _should_ sell these as well.  If they
don't, then perhaps making these would be an opportunity.

The alternate would perhaps be the mythical stainless system so often spoken
of on the list.  This is supposed to use a slightly different-shaped muffler,
so they must also be supplying the two muffler brackets.  Maybe.

Malcolm H.