Date:         Sun, 28 Feb 1999 08:11:17 -0500
Reply-To:     Victor M Montgomery <vmontgo32@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Victor M Montgomery <vmontgo32@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: E-Code Boots
Comments: To: Steve@Schwenk-Law.com
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Ahhh...Necessity is the MOTHER of invention!

Victor...

On Mon, 22 Feb 1999 11:18:49 -0800 Steve <Steve@Schwenk-Law.com> writes:
>I managed to construct a pair of rubber boots for the E-code
>vanagon rectangle lights.  I bought two rubber pipe-like
>fittings ... reducers with a hose clamp over each end.  $5
>each.  They are about 6" long...and have to be shortened
>about 3/4".  One end fits, with a little work, over the
>bulb/socket area, and you can hose-clamp it for extra
>secureness.  The other end is smaller.  I cut some inner
>tube and used marine goop rubber sealant, and then basically
>hose-clamped this diaphram-like "lid" over the small end
>where the wires will come out....sealing between the tube
>and reducer with the goop...all of which is held in place by
>a hose clamp.  I cut a small hole in the inner tube top for
>the wires, which I sealed with goop, and then taped over it
>with 3M electirical tape.  It is sturdy, air tight and total
>cost was about $18.
>
>At least i can use them now!  And still glad David was able
>to get them.
>steve
>

Victor Montgomery
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