The little tie bars are common marine hardware. I've also found them at a variety of hardware stores. You may have to drill out the slotted head screws but I'd try an impact wrench or a hand held impact knocker before I started drilling. Stan Wilder
-----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of patrick Sent: Sunday, October 03, 2004 4:38 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: luggage rack I am trying to take of the front luggage rack on my 85 westy but have run into two problem bolts. The two on the front I cannot budge. I have sprayed with liquid wrench but no go has anybody else had this problem with a successful solution? I will want to replace the little cargo holds that are on the rack and am wondering if any body sells them?Thanks Patrick 85 westy,Appin Ont --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.772 / Virus Database: 519 - Release Date: 10/1/2004
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