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Date:         Sat, 24 Nov 2001 15:37:29 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: Fw: 62 bus question-  NVC  My $.02
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> They're cute as a button, I didn't really enjoy the two I test drive but > that was because the kingpin was out on both. This is a regular >maintenance item, and > crucial to your steering, keep an eye on it.

I haven't tried it, but I would think a later-model (68-79) Bay front-end should fit the Split as a bolt-on. The overall design of the actual suspensions is identical. This would give you front discs (still poor brakes but...) and mainenance-free balljoints.


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