Date:         Mon, 2 Jul 2001 21:35:12 -0700
Reply-To:     David Richoux <tubaman@WOMBAT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Richoux <tubaman@WOMBAT.NET>
Subject:      Re: To Flap or Not To Flap?
Comments: To: Rod Smith <rodwreck@SE-TEL.COM>
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> Rod Smith wrote:
>
> Hi.
> I'm looking at getting my "84 Westy repainted
> in a few weeks and am looking for opinions
> on whether or not to keep the mud flaps that are
> behind the front tires. I assume these are original
> equipment. There are no flaps behind the rear tires.
> As I know I can count on the list for a variety of
> opinions, I look forward to getting some input on
> this.
> Thanks, and long live the List!!
> Rod.

 My 83 Westy only had a flap on the front driver side - "they" said it was to
prevent stones from hitting the LP tank, but after 18 years it finally fell off.
I just bought a new set for all around but will wait until I repaint before
attaching them.

There are two very different mounting systems and flap designs, BTW. The ones
that Busdepot sells as a set are very different than the ones Westfalia put on
their conversions.  I don't know if one is much better than the other.

Dave Richoux