What is this?
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What is this?
Haven't seen then on any other van and can't seem to get any results on search. First thoughts, maybe aerial bracket, bike rack attachment. But would like to know for sure. Any ideas?
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NicBeeee
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Re: What is this?
Could be for a spare wheel carrier, a bit like this
http://www.vw-t3-bus-shop.de/eng/syncro ... ction.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I know its not quite the same but perhaps previous owner has ad hoc converted it.
PS dont say its for a top secret project you may not get an answer
http://www.vw-t3-bus-shop.de/eng/syncro ... ction.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I know its not quite the same but perhaps previous owner has ad hoc converted it.
PS dont say its for a top secret project you may not get an answer
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NicBeeee
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Re: What is this?
Blimey just realised 700 euros, might get me welder out
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Re: What is this?
NicBeeee wrote:Could be for a spare wheel carrier, a bit like this
I wouldn't hang a spare wheel from aluminium pop rivets!!!
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Re: What is this?
They could be stainless steel pop rivets but I agree doesn't look strong enough
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Re: What is this?
Whatever they were for, they clearly didn't get used very often - not a mark on the paint.
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Re: What is this?
Oldiebut goodie wrote:
I wouldn't hang a spare wheel from aluminium pop rivets!!!
True, but it may have been fitted with a bonding agent too, if its good enough for an aeroplane
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Re: What is this?
Regardless, it would be a bluddy stupid spot to hang a spare wheel.NicBeeee wrote:Oldiebut goodie wrote:
I wouldn't hang a spare wheel from aluminium pop rivets!!!
True, but it may have been fitted with a bonding agent too, if its good enough for an aeroplane
Aerial pole gets my vote. Awning pole bracket(s) is doubtful seeing as there isn't any corresponding ones towards the front of the van
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Re: What is this?
1664 wrote:Regardless, it would be a bluddy stupid spot to hang a spare wheel.
Obviously not attached to the side of the van, hinged with a strap to keep it over the rear door
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Re: What is this?
In that case it's a bluddy stupid spot for a hingeNicBeeee wrote:1664 wrote:Regardless, it would be a bluddy stupid spot to hang a spare wheel.
Obviously not attached to the side of the van, hinged with a strap to keep it over the rear door
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Re: What is this?
Aerial bracket sounds pleasurable. Better start looking for an aerial, wanted a tele in me can anyway . Cheers fellas!
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