What is this?
Posted: 28 Dec 2013, 11:26
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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What is this?
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Re: What is this?
Posted: 14 Jan 2014, 06:40
Any ideas ??
Re: What is this?
Posted: 14 Jan 2014, 09:22
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
Re: What is this?
Posted: 14 Jan 2014, 09:28
Blimey just realised 700 euros, might get me welder out
Re: What is this?
Posted: 14 Jan 2014, 12:09
NicBeeee wrote:Could be for a spare wheel carrier, a bit like this
I wouldn't hang a spare wheel from aluminium pop rivets!!!
Re: What is this?
Posted: 14 Jan 2014, 12:34
They could be stainless steel pop rivets but I agree doesn't look strong enough
Re: What is this?
Posted: 14 Jan 2014, 12:39
did the van start off in the army?
Re: What is this?
Posted: 14 Jan 2014, 13:10
Whatever they were for, they clearly didn't get used very often - not a mark on the paint.
Re: What is this?
Posted: 14 Jan 2014, 16:15
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
Re: What is this?
Posted: 14 Jan 2014, 16:42
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
Re: What is this?
Posted: 15 Jan 2014, 07:39
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
Re: What is this?
Posted: 15 Jan 2014, 10:17
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
Re: What is this?
Posted: 15 Jan 2014, 17:14
Aerial bracket sounds pleasurable. Better start looking for an aerial, wanted a tele in me can anyway . Cheers fellas!
Re: What is this?
Posted: 15 Jan 2014, 17:15
I meant plausible :/
Re: What is this?
Posted: 15 Jan 2014, 17:18
Yes, that did read a little strange