Date: Thu, 21 Apr 2005 18:04:11 -0700
Reply-To: "Sean B." <vgonman@EARTHLINK.NET>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: "Sean B." <vgonman@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject: Re: SA grill light part #
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I can't remember which I got, but I also got 2 lights/mounts for the same side. However, I got mine from a group purchase a year or 2 ago. What I did was just look at the bracket that fit correctly, flipped the other one over, and cut a notch in one corner so it would fit on the other side. Once the bracket was modified to fit (5 or 10 minutes work) I then flipped the light lens in that housing so it was right side up again. Problem solved.
-----Original Message-----
From: jbange <hfinn@INGRATES.NET>
Sent: Apr 21, 2005 5:35 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: SA grill light part #
Anyone know the part number for the driver's side driving light that goes
with the South African grill kit? I ordered the set from Bus Depot and they
sent two passenger side driving light assemblies (part# BCW 941 782). I
sent one of them back and in return received ANOTHER passenger side light,
same part# (BCW 941 782) despite the fact that they said "OK, so you need
the ODD numbered one". A Google search for that part number leads to a
single reference on a German message board with a reference to part# BCW
941 781 right next to it. Presumably the 781 part is this fabled "odd
numbered one" that I need, but I would sure like some third-party
verification. Today they emailed me asking me to send back the wrong part
so they can see what part number it is and THEN send me the right one! I've
already explained to them that the problem is that their system describes
the 782 part as "DRIVER'S SIDE" in the description field, and all they need
to do is get someone to just pull the CORRECT PART NUMBER instead of
reading the erroneous description. Frankly, I'm hesitant to send this part
back until I get the right one. I've already spent $25 to send back the
first incorrect light and incorrect grill (they sent me an 80-85 2-light
grill the first time-- I really enjoyed having to drag THAT to the post
office), and no answer has been forthcoming in reply to my question about
how this will be reimbursed. Basically I want to ask for that part by
number specifically this time, and I don't want to end up $30 down and one
light short. Sorry for the rant. This has been going on for nearly a month
and it's driving me crazy.
John Bange
'90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
9 months owned - $11144 "invested"
Sean B.
1990 V'gon pseudowolfy, Happy Bus
1979 Yamaha XS750 Triple (not quite running)
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