Didn't say I liked the price but here you go: http://www.busdepot.com/321837581a01c The handles do cross to other VW vehicles and perhaps with some searching could find a better deal. The spacers for example are from the rear of a Cabriolet but work/fit perfect in a Vanagon. Used is always an option if you have a junk yard that has 80-90s VWs in it. Bill Sent from my iPhone On Apr 20, 2013, at 8:33 PM, Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM> wrote: > The cranks themselves on my last bus came from a Jetta as I recall. > Wasn't anywhere near the $35+ I see here. > > Rob > vwrobb@gmail.com > > > > At 4/20/2013 07:08 PM, Bill Monk wrote: >> Yes, >> The solution is here: >> http://www.van-cafe.com/home/van/page_1664_621/window_crank_extension_pair.html >> Before you complain about the price these were >> NLA for a long time and were about 50.00 a set >> used. >> You also want to make sure your windows are going >> up and down smoothly. Any binding or difficult >> to turn the crank issues need to be addressed. >> The stock handles are available for about 35-40 bucks apiece but they >> really are so much better than the cheap ones. If you keep your windows >> lubed and use the spacers instead of bending the arms (I did the same >> thing with the same results) they will last just about forever. >> >> Bill 87 Westy with optional window crank spacers that I paid to much for >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Apr 20, 2013, at 6:41 PM, J B <jbever@EXCITE.COM> wrote: >> >> > Hi everyone: >> > >> > Been off the radar for almost a month but we are now settled into >> our new home in California: >> > Feel free to check out my lastest update on our trip down: >> > >> > http://1981vwcamper.blogspot.com/ >> > >> > I also have a question about about window cranks for Vanagons >> with the upper 4" speakers. I ended up bending my original cranks >> out slightly so they wouldn't hit the speaker covers that stick out >> about a 1/2 inch but the cranks have now broken off. Does anybody >> have any alternative suggestions for this issue? >> > >> > Thanks - John. |
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