Date:         Thu, 3 Jul 2003 12:14:10 -0700
Reply-To:     wilden1@JUNO.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: window crank stripped
Comments: To: olists@THEBRANDS.ORG
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uranium.
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That stuff is called un-obtainium.
I've got a full 80-83 driver side (might fit others) window regulator at
$25.00.

Stan Wilder

On Thu, 3 Jul 2003 10:56:47 -0500 Owen <olists@THEBRANDS.ORG> writes:
> The driver side window crank screw hole is stripped. There was a
> hokey allen wrench tapped wooden handle on there when I bought the
> van.
>
> With my newfound helicoil skills I thought I would drill it out and
> fix it right with new threads. Unfortunately my van appears to have
> a window crank made of depleted uranium. I have tried my regular
> drill bit and a new vermont american cobalt bit to no avail. I have
> made little or no progress into this metal.
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> TIA
> Owen
>
>

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