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PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:46 pm    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

I'd say it's my four gallon aluminum spare gas tank over my trans, but no one see's it.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 24, 2021 7:48 pm    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

That's really cool !
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:13 am    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

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Van Diesel has two OEM factory installed tire carriers (I'm told it's the only known one left in the world but who knows?)

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Do you have stops on them so they do not bash in the side if the swing into it?
Like the extra fuel tank.


Yes, they lock open 90 degree.
SA Aux Fuel between frame rails...

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 9:19 am    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

Perhaps the Warn winch / air compressor combo on the front bumper as well? Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:31 am    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

Hey Chris are you saying the SA fuel tank is a factory option part ?
I've seen those custom made but never herd of a factory made extra fuel tank...cool either way, nice van !
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 1:38 pm    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

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Perhaps the Warn winch / air compressor combo on the front bumper as well? Smile
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What bumpers are these? South African?
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 1:39 pm    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

My van has lots of custom things, but when folks step inside what they notice the most is the US road map under plexiglas just above the rear bench/lower bunk. Everyone gets a kick out of it. The cabinet is about half has high as the OEM cabinet, so it allows far better rear mirror efficacy, and no banging of my head in the mornings. The storage opening is protected by bungee netting.

We use overhead pens to mark routes on the map, and the plexiglas can be opened to slip photos, grocery lists, or other important documents inside for easy viewing/access.

Laying in bed in the lower bunk at night, it's a joy to recall the roads the van has traveled on this map.

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:12 pm    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

Crankey wrote:
Hey Chris are you saying the SA fuel tank is a factory option part ?
I've seen those custom made but never herd of a factory made extra fuel tank...cool either way, nice van !


Thanks... my understanding of the SA Aux is that it was an aftermarket part in that region.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 2:13 pm    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

Yellow Rabbit wrote:
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Perhaps the Warn winch / air compressor combo on the front bumper as well? Smile
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What bumpers are these? South African?


They ARE SA bumpers as well! Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 3:44 pm    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

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Do you have stops on them so they do not bash in the side if the swing into it?
Like the extra fuel tank.


Yes, they lock open 90 degree.


I put some "edge trim" on the side of my hatch to prevent the tire carrier from scratching the paint off the hatch.

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It's about $15.00 on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/MYFAMIREA-Guards-Protector-...amp;sr=8-4
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 4:47 pm    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

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I put some "edge trim" on the side of my hatch to prevent the tire carrier from scratching the paint off the hatch.

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Mine do not hit... they lock open wide enough for the rear gate.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 5:06 pm    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

Custom stinger no baffle made by a homie at the shop
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 25, 2021 7:05 pm    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

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Does not need to be removed to close the door.
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:35 am    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

ABA w/supercharger. I'm not aware of any others like it.

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Otherwise, everything on my van was copied/stolen from all of you. Smile
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:48 am    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

Mom's 86 has a Eurovan 2.5l 5cyl tucked in the back.
5cyl tach in the dash..

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:50 am    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

my brother's rolled over camper (hit all 4 sides) revived with a altered poptop/hi-top.

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:23 am    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

Steve M. wrote:
I put some "edge trim" on the side of my hatch to prevent the tire carrier from scratching the paint off the hatch.

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As I look at your picture again (perhaps it's the angle), but does your carrier lock at 90 degree out? My pic where I'm washing my van, they're in the locked out position. I cannot swing them in without pushing a metal unlock mechanism. Just curious now... LOL
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 7:43 am    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

This is such an awesome thread... Thanks for starting it, Love My Westy

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 5:07 pm    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:41 pm    Post subject: Re: What is Distintive About Your Vanagon That No One Else Has? Reply with quote

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Rotary powered 82 done by PO. Can't find any like it.

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Wow, in my mind you win. That’s something I never expected to see. How does it drive?

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