Hi Dennis and list,

I got Denni’s message first try.  This would have been a great time to be in Florida.  I’m dreaming of warmer weather trips.

        Eric 

> On Jan 10, 2025, at 12:20 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I got the message. Let's see if it gets reposted. Going to try just posting to the list instead of "reply all". 
> Currently in Florida traveling back this weekend weather permitting. Slightly chilly here. House heat is on!
> A few more weeks of the large project at work. 
> 
> Dennis
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Friday, January 10, 2025 11:08 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: test to see if list is working
> 
> Hey folks,
> 
>        I’ve been a lazy person with regard to van projects.  
> 
>        So, have not posted.  It has been cold here in VT and so I like being by the warm wood stove! 
> 
> But, I have heat in the garage and need to get moving. 
> 
> I am waiting on a wood worker friend to help me cut in a door on the side of the large side cabinet.  I have the door and just need him to make a little time.  I have  the cabinet out and ready.  While out I will set up the wiring for a light to go on the head banger cabinet so it can light up the engine area or be used by someone in bed.  Light also has a usb port so very handy. 
> 
>        This for my 85.  The 84 has both mods and they are worth the effort. 
> 
> My other plan, hopefully I won’t regret it, is to add a handle on the B pillar near the base of the seat belt.  I want it to steady myself and my wife when entering and leaving the van.  I think a handle there will make that safer.  I can have a controlled descent.  This is very helpful as when blind and stepping down I can use the handle to step gently in case of obstacle or uncertain ground.  And for entering van I think it will make it easier to step in rather then crawl in as I tend to do now!
> 
> Any tips on the handle mod appreciated!
> 
> I have extra brown handles, and the wedges that will tilt it out a little.  The same ones from the A pillar handle.
> I’m a bit uncertain how to install as they have plastic stems that stick out.  The ones I have seen from GW don’t have those stems.  So, I’m nervous about the correct drill sizes. 
> 
> Also on the list, replace rear spray nozzle as the gasket disappeared and it is loose.  I have new ones so need to see how tricky that is going to be. 
> 
> I enjoy the tasks, but man that warm stove and a nice place to play guitar while the cold wind blows makes it hard to head out to the garage!
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On Jan 9, 2025, at 11:08 AM, Mike Miller <mwmiller6@ATT.NET> wrote:
>> 
>> Hangovers?
>> 
>>   On Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 07:00:21 AM PST, Mark McCulley <mark@markmcculley.com> wrote:
>> 
>> There have been no posts since Dec 31, nothing in the archives...
>> 
>> -Mark