After looking at some pics of Westy modifications, I decided to purchase a couple grab handles as I think they would be a nice addition to the van. Below is a link that Joel Walker sent me, (thanks again Joel)! that shows the location of these grab handles. www.mts.net/~rrh/WestyMods.html I read the cautions concerning drilling into the pillar from the archives, but there was no mention of how the handles actually attach. Does one need to tap a hole or are sheet-metal screws used? If sheet-metal screws are used, I would think that would create a problem with the wires in the pillar. Could somebody tell me what size screws are used, and what type, sheet-metal versus machine, length, etc. do I need to tap holes or what's involved here? Thanks, Troy 89 Vanagon |
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