Date:         Thu, 19 Jul 2001 13:37:02 EDT
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From:         Jeffrey R <Oxroad@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: I'm looking for wheel covers for '87 Westy
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In a message dated 7/19/2001 4:01:20 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
TomSalicos@HOME.COM writes:

> Dale Evan's horse's name was Buttermilk. Know what the jeep's name was ?
>

I think the horse was actually Buttercup, no? A friend of mine teases me with
that name for my rig because it's that yellowish Vanagon color they used in
1983. I think Buttercup, while a fine name, is a little too sissified for a
tough brute with 90 hp and a top speed of about 70. I tried to make the name
"Shane" or "Bullet" or even "Trigger" stick, but somehow it keeps coming back
to "Buttercup." Maybe some bull bars would change her mind--or some mudder
tires...

Now just to touch on the hub cap issue. There are three being auctioned off
as a lot on www.ebay.com. last I checked. They don't look in great shape, one
seems to have a bite out of it. But it's a tip, and it gives me an excuse to
reply to the Dale Evans stuff. I saw some for sale elsewhere on the internet
a month or so back. You can SEARCH hub caps. But I think it was something
like www.hubcaps.com
but not sure exactly. they were like $35 a piece in perfect cond. allegedly.
Normal disclaimers--I have no affiliation etc.

Good luck
Jeff
83.5 Westy
LA,CA