Some people like the look of truck mirrors on the Vanagon. They provide a better view of what is behind you and offer a specific aesthetic that some people like. The user above grabbed some mirrors off a truck to create his own look, but several after market options are available. Going with the after market options are a no-brainer, and make installation a snap. Click through to see some options.
As most Vanagon owners know, the Vanagon could use a few more gauges. Here is another Vanagon gauge placement idea. Samba user, tencentlife, posted this picture of oil pressure and temperature gauges installed just below the dash under the stereo. The installation looks perfect, just be sure to measure correctly before you cut the holes.
Some people really know how to make a Vanagon rock! Check out this Vanagon double cab truck, complete with trailer. I know nothing about it other than it is to die for. I ran across this one on the Vanagon Junkies Facebook page of all places.
If you have ever tried to put custom wheels on a Vanagon you know how tricky it can be. You usually have to use some kind of spacers, and finding the right ones are a challenge. There are various Porsche and Mercedes wheels that are popular, and you can find someone to help you with the spacers, but it can be a pain. Check out these custom wheel adapters from T3Technique. They allow you to use various wheels with the Vanagon. They have an instruction sheet to help you get going. They aren’t cheap, but for around $400 you can get your custom wheels going.
Many Vanagon’s door panels tend to warp over time. No matter how meticulously you care for your Vanagon, the door panels tend to bend and warp. Some Vanagon shops sell after market door panels, but they tend to be plastic and they don’t match very well. This Vanagon owner took matters into his own hands and created his own door panel out of wood. Not bad!
