Date:         Wed, 18 Aug 2010 12:17:30 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Addition to Westy Rear Table Mod + Slider Window Repair
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Hi all.

The slider window repair works fine. Just felt like using what was on
hand. These are mods I came up with AFAIK.

(please. if someones done it, I don't recall seeing it. Not trying to
lay claim to your work)     :)

As per the mod some others have done, I installed a version of the
extension tube for arm post on rear table.

The mod I did allows stock clamp to stay released, so table swings
*very* easily or be held in place with stock clamp. Changing table
height is easy; grab arm near post, pull up and move pin. If holes on
post are drilled straight, post is lined up straight to extension
parts and stock hole, the post itself doesn't rub much or at all on ID
of drain part. Most or all the friction on new parts happens between
bolt head and drain part. The new parts should last a long time.

Note: I went to some trouble to align the extension piece and take out
play between stock post and ID of extension piece. Used ABS, added
material to OD and inserted length of EMT cut lengthwise, as bushing.
ABS held to cabinet wall corner with 2 "Z" shaped brackets. I
understand a pipe can be inserted. Like this:
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=318998&highlight=table
 Likely stronger than what I did, and possibly less work, but mine is
steady and strong. As long as no one uses it as a step stool to get
upstairs....   ;)

In terms of the table height mod itself, it seems to me that the table
should be left at original height if passengers riding in rear. Just
my .02

Yes my mod is a little "belts and suspenders" but for me this makes
sense. I'll be curious to try it out in real live camping!

Enjoy!

http://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/WestyFixes#

Neil.

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