I had a single set of muffler brackets made at a local machine/metal fabricating shop. With galvenizing, the total cost was about $60. Roy O. '87 Westfalia (till death us do part)
>Hi all! >When I purchased my 87 Syncro Westy, the last owner had a new muffler system >installed by one off these big muffler do anything franchise shops. >The pair of cradles that holds the muffler with the metal straps was so rusted >and in disrepair, that they spot welded the muffler to what was left to it. >Not good for me when I have to repair the system again one day. The dealers >want blood for a replacement set of muffler cradles. I offered my ex-wife, but >a no go! Does anyone have used ones laying around, maybe being used for >hanging plants that they can part with??? -On that note, I also need some >little white (Whatchamacallit) curtain things that slide in the channels, also >that black wire that holds the curtain down near the rear pass-side. One >exterior fresh water lid thing? (the lid cover is missing). Thanks > |
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