Date:         Wed, 27 Jun 2001 20:33:52 -0700
Reply-To:     steve@SYNCRO.ORG
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From:         Steve Schwenk <steve@SYNCRO.ORG>
Subject:      Re: Engine conversions and such...
Comments: To: "Christopher T. Berchin" <ctb1@PEOPLEPC.COM>
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If my comments seemed acrimonious, my apologies.  I was
just thinking about 10-20 years from now after many of
the vans have changed hands and they are basically
antiques.  Given a choice, would collectors/enthusiasts
opt for the stockers or the conversions to restore?
Those that don't get restored (again) will get probably
junked after some point...within 30 years, say, given
that most are well cared for.  That would make them
40-50 years old!

And there is no hostility here.  Maybe some nostalgia
and some hope that not everyone will convert their vans
and some will see the value in keeping them stock.
BTW, why is this such a touchy subject???  I guess
because it costs a lot of time and effort to do a
conversion.
Peace!

"Christopher T. Berchin" wrote:
>
> Hi everyone.  I've been following the thread about the guy with the Tiico
> engine troubles, and I was pretty surprised at the animosity towards
> converted busses here.