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Date:         Fri, 3 Jun 2011 07:41:11 -0400
Reply-To:     Jim Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Johnston <inmytree1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rain Gutter Rack Clamps. Vanagon Specific Size and Shape?
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <BANLkTi=aapjT4v+F=K4nPD-C+06zHmmcdg@mail.gmail.com>
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Is this what you seek....?

http://busdepot.com/details.jsp?partnumber=J12003

Jim Wilmington, NC

On Thu, Jun 2, 2011 at 4:33 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi all. > > In my search to come up with a less expensive DIY awning, thought > maybe 2 gutter clamps, each modded to accept a U bolt, would allow a > lengthwise 1" EMT for awning. > > Are these roof rack type gutter clamps specific to the Vanagon gutter > shape? > > Tried 1/2" long piece, each end through and eye bolt to stock points > (luggage rack rear hinge bolt) but it seems that there's too much flex > though that was just me pulling at midpoint. Maybe an awning would put > equal "pull" thus not flexing it? > > The idea would be to leave long piece in place, so awning could roll > up on EMT. Nyloc nuts or equal used on U bolts of course. > > Neil. > > -- > Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" > > http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines >


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