Date: Thu, 27 May 2021 07:29:24 -0700
Reply-To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: DRIVER SIDE GRAB HANDLE
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That’s a good price for a very nice looking handle.
I have tried machining various variations in the stock theme, and i know it’s not inexpensive in time.
I’d have that handle as a door handle. I might then swap the door handle to the a pillar.
Only because it’s a little nicer to the head . I hit my head on the a pillar handle a couple of times after I installed one. Yup, I’m a doofus, but not the only one :-)
Alistair
> On May 27, 2021, at 7:16 AM, Manny Melo <manuel.melo.jr@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi Guys, Check these out:
> https://www.syncrotimes.com/shop/vanagon-oh-shit-handle
>
>
>
>> On May 27, 2021, at 6:19 AM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> Hi guys,
>>
>> I have a handle and the wedges from Jim Felder some time ago. I have not installed yet but my driver has requested it. Her short size makes the step a challenge and she pulls on the steering wheel to get in.
>>
>> But, I noticed that after I got the used parts that GW now sells the wedges and the handle. They also talk about extensive directions with the kit on how to do problem free.
>>
>> Perhaps the directions include a video or are at least on the site.
>>
>> I hope that helps.
>>
>> Eric Caron
>> Driver handle on my to do list.
>>
>>
>>
>>>> On May 27, 2021, at 3:53 AM, Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>
>>> RE: Drivers Side Grab Handle
>>> I just did exactly that!! Rather I had it done.
>>> First thing is getting one. Be very sure you get ALL the parts!! The base
>>> that goes under the handle, two of them, can be hard to find.
>>> Second, and this is VERY important, you have to be very careful when
>>> drilling the holes to mount it. There are a bunch of wires in that A
>>> column that you don't want to catch with your drill. And even worse, the
>>> screws that hold everything in place are longer than they need to be and
>>> they can catch the wires also. That is what happened when mine was mounted
>>> but fortunately I had a top notch Vanagon mechanic doing the work and he
>>> was able to snake in a new wire.
>>> The several times I have been in and out of my Westy since the handle
>>> really helps my old body, getting in was starting to be a problem. Problem
>>> solved.
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