Date:         Tue, 14 Nov 1995 09:04:27 -0600 (CST)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Joseph F. Fournier II" <jfourni@comp.uark.edu>
Subject:      Re: 65 UnEarthing - how/where to attach drag chain?

On Mon, 13 Nov 1995, Mike Mott wrote:

> -- [ From: Mike Mott * EMC.Ver #2.5.02 ] --
> 
> I will be buying a 65 Camper next saturday :), not sure if its a westy, and
> its been sitting for 8 years at the bottom of a sunken driveway [basement
> level garage, lower than street...].
> 
> What I am hoping is that someone out there can tell me where to attach the
> chain that will be used to pull it out.  It is parked nose in.  The rear
> bumper is loose and would not handle the load.  Cant get the engine door
> open, car parked behind it slid into rear.  There are 14 inches on each side
> to work with. I have never seen the underside of a 65 splittie and would be
> most gratefull to anyone who can advise.
> 

What ever you do, don't try tying a rope to the door handle. The door may 
open and the bus may sink...right there in the driveway. I have this 
information on good authority. 8)

Seriously, I can't think of a good connection point, but I was wondering 
if you might have any luck removing the bumpers. If you could, you might 
be able to attach a properly threaded eye bolt to each side and then 
attach two chains ... giving better control and less stress on a single 
point. If it were me, I'd bring a shovel and get under there to find the 
best points.

Good luck! Joe

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