Date:         Thu, 17 Nov 2005 15:18:36 -0800
Reply-To:     Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Can the pre 86 upper grill be fitted into a post 85 vanagon?
Comments: To: roger sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com>
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I came very close to going with an 86-91 Grille/Headlight setup on my 84
when I noticed that the retaining tabs for the uppermost grille screw
retainers had to be cut to allow the rectangle headlights. After some
considerable second thoughts, I decided to forego the later setup and wound
up installing a SA Grille/Light assembly instead, utlizing those tabs. Plus,
this allows me to revert to just the standard two round 7" headlights in
future if desired with no modifications.
 The gist of this is - Don't see a problem, the grille will mount up without
the tabs, but may be "flimsy" in it's stability. You may need to weld-in
these mounting tabs to provide a more positive mounting for the uppermost
part of the grille.
 That's my take on it, but I'm sure others out there will have better ideas.
--
Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 11/17/05, roger sisler <rogersisler2000@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Just thought some of the owners of late model vanagons deep down,really
> want round headlights like early vanagons. They look so nice . v
>