Date:         Fri, 1 Aug 2008 17:48:51 -0700
Reply-To:     mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
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From:         mdrillock <mdrillock@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Westy floor plans
Comments: To: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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Neil, the locations for the various Westy holes in the floor are marked
on all Vanagons. If you look closely at the bare floor metal you can see
a small dimple marking the center of each hole.

I use hole saws sized for each function. These should be fitted with a
centering bit and you just start the centering bit in the dimple and go
down through the floor.

In any case once you get the cabinets just set into place you can mark
the holes and look for the dimples. Then remove the cabinet and drill.

Mark

Neil2 wrote:
> Hey volks,
>
> I'm about to search the black hole (archives) for some data and thought,
> perhaps, someone has gone this way before:  Next week I hope to begin the
> floor install on my Vanagon and I'd like to cut a few holes in anticipation
> of her transition to a Westy later.
>
> I know of the Potable water drain, sink drain, propane mounts and no
> others.  Can anyone locate (tell me the exact placement) these and any
> others I'm unaware of?  I suppose either the leftmost front corner, behind
> the driver seat pedestal would be the best reference point.  I just picked
> up an LP tank so only need to know one of its hole (which one would be nice
> too) placements.  Also, sizes please?  And while you're at it, what's the
> consensus on the filler material to use around the holes?  I've seen some
> sort of black foamy material about 1/4" thick on the factory jobs.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Neil2
> '82 Diesel Westfalia (Fwd Puke Qualified)
> '86 Vanagon/Westfalia Wannabe (Savannah)
> Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>
>
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