Date:         Sat, 20 Apr 2013 19:33:06 -0500
Reply-To:     Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Rob <vwrobb@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: New blog post and window crank question
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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.