Date:         Sat, 26 Nov 2011 10:42:05 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Rear Table storage
Comments: To: Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@GMAIL.COM>
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I did similar but with aluminium tubing (for that is what I have lots of). I still have to fine tune the fit somewhat, but here is the blog post:

http://shufti.wordpress.com/2010/08/02/westy-table-mod/

I polished the westy old style zinc plated arm, but of course it soon tarnishes back to the dull grey. Was nice while it lasted :)

alistair


On 2011-11-26, at 9:54 AM, Robert Stevens wrote:

> On Nov 26, 2011, at 10:07 AM, Tom Boldway wrote:
> 
>> Check out this free space access:
>> http://www.pbase.com/spacecommander/image/139909644
> 
> As many others have done, if the rattle has something to do with the
> table-leg and how it's anchored at the bottom, I got the Go Westy
> plastic addiction to the bottom, anchor point. Then, because I wanted
> to be able to extend the table upwards easily, I remove that plastic
> thing and put a piece of PVC pipe the slides into the OE foot and
> that is about 24" long. It allows the table to be stable while extended
> and you can actually drive with it in that configuration. No rattling.
> I actually stow stuff on the cabinets and hold them in place with
> the table snugged down on top.
> 
> If however, the rattling is being caused by worn/stripped threads
> on the hardware that holds the brackets to the table, different
> matter. There is also a bracket inside the cabinet that the table
> leg tightener, with the grey/brown plastic knob and that may
> need tightening. The footer, where the table leg anchors itself
> to at the bottom that is also held in place by screws.
> 
> Have someone sit back there to diagnose it while someone
> else drives.
> 
> bob