Date: Thu, 27 Jul 2000 09:10:42 -0700
Reply-To: Brent Christensen <brent@vanagon.com>
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From: Brent Christensen <brent@vanagon.com>
Subject: Re: rear rack type stuff
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Sounds great (though I am not personally a big fan of the "double tube"
look). Be sure to consider the option of a winch mount for the front (or a
full size receiver hitch). Another very cool option (I did this with a
previous off-road truck) is to seal the tubes and add a schrader valve for
filling and a QR adapter to attach an air hose. I used to be able to carry
enough pressurized air in there to top up a couple of good-sized tires (And
then would re-pressurize with an on-board compressor). Very handy after
you've aired down for oiff-road travel.
Oh, and don't forget the shackle mounts and maybe even integrated turn
signals and fog lamps... (I'm drooling just thinking about it...)
Brent Christensen
'89 GL Syncro Westy "Klaus"
Santa Barbara, CA
Former "projects":
'64 IH Scout "The Beast"" (Custom-made bumpers, Chevy 327, 12" lift,
military truck axles...)
'69 Jeep CJ-5 "Nimble" (Nairobi Outfitters custom bumpers, Buick V-6, 6"
lift...)
'72 Landcruiser FJ-40 "Toad" (Bone Stock)
and more...
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dan Stevens" <dstevens@twcny.rr.com>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2000 8:43 PM
Subject: Re: rear rack type stuff
> In the spring I hope to have a economical (not read pricey$$)
front and
> rear bumbers available. there will be a couple versions, but I am going to
> focus on a set similar to mike sullivan's style. double tube with a few
> options available. I am definately going to work out the gerry can and
spare
> tire thing too, also a REAL hitch assembly.
> I do need feedback about the need for these bumbers to justify
production.
> but all will be made by me in my NY shop. If all goes well I will plan on
> taking them to east coast shows.
> without actually having a materials cost list and welder time
analysis I
> am ball parking for a set of double tube bumbers to cost in the 400-500
> range. then have a few optional accessories. (gerry can holder/spare
> carrier/bike rack front or rear/and a rear hitchmount cargo carrier/bull
> bar/brush guard)
> I won't even offer to be held accountable (read responsible) for
damage
> done to other vehicles from the extra steel on the van, or loss of gas
> milage, and I highly do NOT recommend using the gerry can for gasoline. I
> carry mine full of water with a bottle of dry gas stuffed in there (the
> whole actual bottle, 12 ozs of dry gas won't make water burn:) as I
usually
> need water (big sin but I drive deisel not leaky heads) more often than
> fuel. if I am truely going off the beaten path the dump water add dry gas
> and fuel it up. the risks of a rear ender are less in the middle of the
> woods and if a drunk logging truck rearends you well he'll probably hide
the
> body anyway.
>
>
> dan stevens
> stevens mfg
> 82 td converted weekender
> 76 td baja
> feel free to ask or advise. I listen as well as learn.
>
>
> Date: Sun, 23 Jul 2000 15:24:32 -0400
> From: mark fisher <fishmeok@worldnet.att.net>
> Subject: Re: rear rack type stuff
>
> Hi all
> Does anybody make a swing away spare tire/gerrycan rack for the rear of
the
> vanagon?
> just curious
> Mark
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