Vanagon EuroVan
Previous messageNext messagePrevious in topicNext in topicPrevious by same authorNext by same authorPrevious page (October 1996)Back to main VANAGON pageJoin or leave VANAGON (or change settings)ReplyPost a new messageSearchProportional fontNon-proportional font
Date:         Fri, 4 Oct 1996 10:49:18 -0700 (MST)
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         vanbondo@primenet.com (Rusty VanBondo)
Subject:      Type2 SO-42 Westy minutia needed!

In pursuit of the completion of the '67 Westfalia restoration I am looking for a couple/three minor items. Anyone who is parting out any year SO-42 Westfalia please reply.

*Rear clamp-large closet cabinet* Clamp type item which secures the rear end of the large closet cabinet to the bus body. It is shaped like a 2.5"-3" circular metal plate that is bent into a 90 degree angle along the 12 and 6 o'clock positions. An accompanying clamp looks like a metal strap that has a short length of threaded rod brazed on to it. A smallish nut holds the whole affair together after the threaded rod is inserted through the cabinet. If you have seen one then you will know what I mean. I know *exactly* what it looks like due to reference photos taken, but would hate to have to fab the whole affair...

*Spare tire retainer* (Insight and part sought...) Bench type splittie buses "theoretically" came with an item to secure the spare tire, as it sits in the well behind the seats, to the back of the bench. I think that it was either a flat plate that reached across the hole in the five lug wheel or it may have been shaped like a numeral "2" with a hole drilled through it on the flat portion. If it is the numeral "2" then I have one. Can anyone advise? I will look at this closer this weekend. <Common sense indicates that this is a non-"must have item.">

*Brass table catch~female* The main deck table hinges from the driver's side wall. On the bottom side of the table is a smallish (male) brass piece that was to hook into a matching female brass item that was screwed on to the base of the wall. The intention was to keep the table secure in transit. 99% of the 65-67 Westys out there are missing this female item. Does anyone have one of these? Again, I eventually could actually make one given the right machine shop opportunities and time or live with out it. It would be nice to have one if the oppty presented it self. I will check at local cabinetry shops etc. or punt =)

Please keep you eyes peeled for these items if you happen to go to a show or have them laying in your garage. Contact me privately. Thanks! -ellis\ Phoenix, AZ

The clamp for the closet is the only real immediate "need"! Heron, Swangstu, Clara, Hammill? Neato's OBR?


Back to: Top of message | Previous page | Main VANAGON page

Please note - During the past 17 years of operation, several gigabytes of Vanagon mail messages have been archived. Searching the entire collection will take up to five minutes to complete. Please be patient!


Return to the archives @ gerry.vanagon.com


The vanagon mailing list archives are copyright (c) 1994-2011, and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of the list administrators. Posting messages to this mailing list grants a license to the mailing list administrators to reproduce the message in a compilation, either printed or electronic. All compilations will be not-for-profit, with any excess proceeds going to the Vanagon mailing list.

Any profits from list compilations go exclusively towards the management and operation of the Vanagon mailing list and vanagon mailing list web site.