Date:         Thu, 4 May 2017 13:24:02 +0000
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
Comments: To: "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <CANEuo0g2wyRkouP1fhwsqeOEBUAfs_R5e0Ny-TwO77TEPfg65w@mail.gmail.com>
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Just sent you a picture of my1983 bracket install.

Jim

On Thu, May 4, 2017 at 8:11 AM kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:

> I need to look into this.  I am not sure if both versions of the lid prop
> are available or just one.  Just need to figure out which is which and what
> mods need to be done to fit the prop that is out there, in lieu of having
> the exact replacement.
>
> Ken
>
> On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 5:46 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> I have no doubt that it could be made to work, given that the mechanics of
>> the top and sink cabinet are otherwise identical. But it would leave
>> holes,
>> and we factory-original kinda guys don't like that though I have matched
>> that paint before. Anyway, it was easiest to use the same holes with
>> slightly larger hardware, but what you are saying could be done. I will
>> take a picture and send to you, maybe it would be easier to visualize the
>> problem with a picture of the original bracket not installed.
>>
>> Jim
>>
>> On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 3:39 PM kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
>> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> > If you can that would help me envision it.  Do you think this other
>> > version could be made to work but just drilling a couple small holes?
>> >
>> > Ken
>> >
>> > On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 4:37 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> >> Because on my model, if you use the same placement and holes, one end
>> >> needs
>> >> a flat hinge (mounting hole bracket parallel to the strut) and the
>> other
>> >> needs to be at a right angle to the strut. The one you show has two
>> right
>> >> angle hinges, for lack of a better description. I could sent you a
>> picture
>> >> of mine for clarification.
>> >>
>> >> Jim
>> >>
>> >> On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 3:14 PM kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
>> >> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Why not?
>> >> > Ken
>> >> >
>> >> > On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 4:12 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
>> >> wrote:
>> >> >
>> >> >> The item in the picture won't work on my van.
>> >> >>
>> >> >> Jim
>> >> >>
>> >> >> On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 3:09 PM kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
>> >> >> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>> >> >>
>> >> >> >
>> >> https://www.vanagain.com/shop/westfalia-vanagon-kitchen-lid-top-prop/
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Actually I have more coming but they won't be here for about 2
>> >> weeks.  I
>> >> >> > haven't set the store to show stock on this item though.
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > Ken
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 3:42 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
>> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> I thought I checked our site and you were out of stock on the
>> style
>> >> to
>> >> >> fit
>> >> >> >> my 83.
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> Jim
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 2:41 PM kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
>> >> >> >> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> > We are selling those hinges as well.  They just suddenly became
>> >> >> >> available
>> >> >> >> > after all of these years.
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > Ken
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 3:13 PM, Jim Felder <
>> jim.felder@gmail.com>
>> >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> I ordered one and got four of the gas springs as well. After I
>> >> >> ordered
>> >> >> >> >> them
>> >> >> >> >> I discovered buslab's stainless steel OEM style reproduction
>> >> hinge
>> >> >> as
>> >> >> >> they
>> >> >> >> >> carried the specific type for my early Vanagon. It looks great
>> >> and
>> >> >> >> works
>> >> >> >> >> perfectly in the original holes. I would like to take a look
>> at
>> >> >> >> installing
>> >> >> >> >> a couple of the gas springs on places like the pantry and rear
>> >> >> cabinet
>> >> >> >> >> doors to keep them open when I want them open and from banging
>> >> >> around
>> >> >> >> as I
>> >> >> >> >> drive if they are not latched.
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> Jim
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 12:34 PM Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >> > I ordered one of the struts that Alistair featured last
>> month,
>> >> >> from
>> >> >> >> >> China,
>> >> >> >> >> > and received four, then noticed I may not be able to install
>> >> any
>> >> >> on
>> >> >> >> my
>> >> >> >> >> '90
>> >> >> >> >> > since it is a right angle issue.
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > If anyone wants one I'll sell them for $10/each + S&H via
>> >> PayPal.
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 6:01 AM, vw_van_fan_Mark <
>> >> madvws@cox.net>
>> >> >> >> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > > VW changed the kitchen cabinet/lid around 85.
>> >> >> >> >> > > If you look closely at those lid prop photos they are
>> >> different
>> >> >> at
>> >> >> >> one
>> >> >> >> >> > end.
>> >> >> >> >> > > One version has a right angle bracket at both ends and one
>> >> has
>> >> >> it
>> >> >> >> at
>> >> >> >> >> > > only one end.
>> >> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> >> > > Mark
>> >> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> >> > > Jim Felder wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> >> > >> I see it after looking around. They both look identical
>> in
>> >> the
>> >> >> >> >> picture.
>> >> >> >> >> > >> Hmmm.
>> >> >> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> >> >> > >> Jim
>> >> >> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> >> >> > >> On Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 10:32 PM Stuart MacMillan <
>> >> >> >> >> stuartmacm@gmail.com
>> >> >> >> >> > >
>> >> >> >> >> > >> wrote:
>> >> >> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> >> >> > >> They have one for the earlier version too, look at the
>> >> >> thumbnail
>> >> >> >> at
>> >> >> >> >> the
>> >> >> >> >> > >>> bottom right side of the ad.
>> >> >> >> >> > >>>
>> >> >> >> >> > >>>
>> >> >> >> >> > >>>
>> >> >> >> >> > >>> Stuart
>> >> >> >> >> > >>>
>> >> >> >> >> > >>>
>> >> >> >> >> > >>>
>> >> >> >> >> > >>> *From:* Jim Felder [mailto:jim.felder@gmail.com]
>> >> >> >> >> > >>> *Sent:* Friday, March 31, 2017 11:23 AM
>> >> >> >> >> > >>> *To:* Stuart MacMillan; vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
>> >> >> >> >> > >>> *Subject:* Re: Another strut use, now SS stove lid prop
>> >> >> >> >> > >>>
>> >> >> >> >> > >>>
>> >> >> >> >> > >>>
>> >> >> >> >> > >>> Strange it only fits 85 up.
>> >> >> >> >> > >>>
>> >> >> >> >> > >>>
>> >> >> >> >> > >>
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >> > --
>> >> >> >> >> > Neil2
>> >> >> >> >> > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
>> >> >> >> >> > '86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
>> >> >> >> >> > '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
>> >> >> >> >> > '90 Westfalia Subagon (SaL)
>> >> >> >> >> > Fulltiming since August 2008
>> >> >> >> >> > Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>> >> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >> > --
>> >> >> >> > Thanks,
>> >> >> >> > Ken Wilford
>> >> >> >> > John 3:16
>> >> >> >> > www.vanagain.com
>> >> >> >> >
>> >> >> >>
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> >
>> >> >> > --
>> >> >> > Thanks,
>> >> >> > Ken Wilford
>> >> >> > John 3:16
>> >> >> > www.vanagain.com
>> >> >> >
>> >> >>
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> >
>> >> > --
>> >> > Thanks,
>> >> > Ken Wilford
>> >> > John 3:16
>> >> > www.vanagain.com
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Thanks,
>> > Ken Wilford
>> > John 3:16
>> > www.vanagain.com
>> >
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>