Thanks for the information folks. The metric aluminum rods may be a little hard to find so I may go with Chris' idea and use the american spec rod fromt he hardware store with a little electrical tape-- I mean if I can find the metric electrical tape. Best, Jeff 83.5 Westy LA,CA On Fri, Jun 10, 2011 at 6:18 PM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: > In a message dated 6/10/2011 6:09:08 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, > oxroad@GMAIL.COM writes: > > Is there anything special as far as curves or finish or whatever about the > NLA VW bars that complete the kit or can I just find a supplier of metric > sized aluminum dowels to finish off the kit? > The aluminum rods at my local hardware store are American sizing and > without > some tweeking they are a little smaller than the receiving brackets and > wold > rattle. > > > > i once got a set of alumium rods at my local hardware store and cut them to > fit..looked perfect.. wrapped the ends w/ electrical tape so no rattle... > |
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