Date:         Fri, 21 Jun 2002 10:45:47 -0400
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM>
Subject:      Re: vanagon factory front crank window knob extensions...they Do
              exist..
In-Reply-To:  <D73E5BDC-8524-11D6-904B-003065AB24DA@farrside.net>
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> i have found that VW makes a window crank knob extension..   it was
> used on the '91-'93 Cabriolets..  for the rear side windows.  they
upgraded
> the sound system in the cabriolets in '91, and the speaker covers stuck
out
> more,and so they use a small metal spacer, with a thicker plastic washer ,
and
> longer screw - which spaces the knob out more..between a 1/4 and 3/8"
more.

> Anyway, if someone hits a junkyard this weekend, would you keep an eye
> out for cabbies and if you find one of these adapters (better you should
> find TWO, you lucky dog), could you post the part number here, before
> you install?


If someone can confirm the part number and fit, I can see about obtaining it
at a bit less than the dealer price.

- Ron Salmon
  The Bus Depot, Inc.
  (215) 234-VWVW
  www.busdepot.com

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