> In a message dated 96-02-01 02:31:55 EST, jhalv@mail.hooked.net (John > Halverson) writes: > > > The body has a few small dings and there is some > >rust in a few spots. The worst part is the battery tray - rusted > >through. > > Battery tray? What battery tray?? Mine has a plywood floor with no tray, no > straps, no nothin' ... explains why the rear running light(s) are nonexistent > - got bonked off by a shifting 60 lb box... > > Ruthie > '75 Westy
In one of our '71 busses we use a piece of plywood (resists corrosion) and some styrofoam to keep the battery in place. The foam works just great at keeping the battery from breaking the tail light or the side light. Bob and Penny Lee vw@gulbransen.com San Diego, CA '71 VW Bus White/Blue with sunroof '72 VW Super Beetle White Herbie '71 VW Bus Dark Blue with sunroof '72 VW Super Beetle Orange with sunroof ÿ
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