Dear Listees: I recently had occassion to have an encounter with a light pole and my 87 vanagon weekender. I was taking a shortcut between two parking lots that should have, but didn't connect. (If you have been to SLC lately, you know what I mean.--You can't get anywhere from here!) In the process this light pole just jumped out and bit me. I still haven't gotten use to the back wheels not following the front wheels like they do on my 77 transporter. Anyway, I purchased a new hydralic ram body tool from Harbor Freight (if any one locally has a need, contact me) and proceeded to correct the indiscretion. Now I am trying to reassemble the rear seats to the frame. This is my problem. The original 11mm x 35 mm bolts that fasten the seat to the frame are now to short. Evidently, the new body tool worked a little too well and I'm now 20mm wider. No problem, just order a bolt 11mm x 55 mm, right. That's the problem. No place I can find carries 11 mm bolts with fine threads. Why does VW use bolts with a bastard dimension? Anyone have any suggestions? Have fun Steve Blackham Centerville, Utah 77 Bus converted to camper (westy top) 87 weekender (now just a little too wide) "Is Density a four letter word?" <www.ourcenterville.org/blackham/page1.htm> |
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