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Date:         Tue, 14 May 2002 18:29:18 -0400
Reply-To:     "Russell, William" <william.russell@UW-INC.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Russell, William" <william.russell@UW-INC.COM>
Subject:      Front Spare Tire (Oops)
Comments: To: Darren <dfazio@BELLSOUTH.NET>
In-Reply-To:  <001101c1fb95$384b6a90$6401a8c0@Dell>
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While driving across the trans-Canada highway through Saskatchewan last week I was shocked by the horrible sound of metal on pavement at 100km/hr. In fear I quickly pulled over to the side completely expecting to see the transmission or some other critical part laying on the road but much to my surprise, it was the spare tire holder and tire. Apparently the bolt that holds the tire holder to the underside of the vehicle had worked itself out and the spring that hold the safety latch proved no match for the weight of the tire and the bumpy ride of the highway. I was able to fix the hold with a shiny new bolt, washer, and lock nut. The tire wasn't damaged and the asphalt ground off some of the surface rust that had accumulated on the tire holder. Now if I can only get my heartbeat to settle down.

\/\/i!!y 1980 Westy "Jazzy"

PS: I'd add checking that bold to your pre-trip check list. I can't imagine what would have happened if that holder had caught the lip of a pot-hole but I'm not sure I'd be around to tell about it.

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM] On Behalf Of Darren Sent: May 14, 2002 18:18 To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Re: Front Spare Tire Mount for Vanagon

I'm not sure about Vanagons, but this was sort of an issue with Bays. The factory front mount setup was attached to a thin piece of sheet metal with little support. There are testimonials in the www.type2.com archives of the tire falling off while going down the interstate. There were also safety concerns about what happens when you take a direct impact on the nose of the bus. I would search the Type II archives for more info before starting this project.

Daren.

-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of John Tullier Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 12:24 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Front Spare Tire Mount for Vanagon

Hello list members,

I am wondering if anyone might possess information on mounting the spare tire on a 1980 Vanagon on the front of the bus instead of underneath. Please let me know whereas it will most likely be a future project for me.

Thanks all.

John Tullier http://www.hometown.aol.com/elefntkpr/Vanagon/vanagon.html

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