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Date:         Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:51:01 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: new vanagon owner questions,
              drivers side grab handle and stuck speedo needle
Comments: To: W Monk <billmonk@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <410029d70910151732n55706056wefdebea9c08e9385@mail.gmail.com>
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I started with a small hole. My power mirrors don't work (prob bcuz of the short slack in the door and old wires as talked about last week) but I got a tiny light is there as I was drilling and never did see a wire in the way. I know my dome light works cuz I tried it last night. Maybe I was lucky? I doubt it...doesn't happen too often. Almost got heat stroke today putting some carpet in the back. 91F and 80% humidity(at least). Good luck. Like I said Ken has some used ones in great shape. Michael in San Antonio 91GL AT 'Gringo' 73 Beetle

On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 7:32 PM, W Monk <billmonk@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have been told that there is a wiring harness in that pillar. What wires > are in there? > I was thinking the light over the driver door,but what else? > > B. > > On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 8:16 PM, Michael Sullivan < > sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I got one from Ken Wilford and drilled it out to match the passenger side. >> All good. Need a nice drill with at least a 3/8 inch bit. Start slow >> w/smaller bit you don't mind breaking. Loosen the pass side one and >> measure >> then mask off a template on the DS and do it. I find I don't use it much >> but handy for a hammock-style storage in front when camping. BTW-I have a >> GL, not a Westy. >> Michael in San Antonio >> 91GL AT 'Gringo' >> 73 Beetle >> >> >> On Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 4:45 PM, David Cohen <Mtbdavid2@aol.com> wrote: >> >> > Also, why did these vans NOT come with a grab handle like the passenger >> > side to enter and exit the vehicle? I have a newly healing broken ankle >> > and >> > could really use the grab handle to get in and out of the van. I >> bought >> > an >> > extra grab handle with mounts, same as the passenger side. Any tricks >> or >> > drill bit size to install this handle on the driver's side? I know I >> > have >> > to be careful not to drill into the wires in the pillar. >> > >> > Thanks, >> > David >> > >> > >


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