Date:         Tue, 8 Jan 2002 19:21:58 -0500
Reply-To:     "Karl M." <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         "Karl M." <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: South African 5-cylinder conversion is available!
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Chris,

I would question if that was in fact a very complete kit of all new parts,
and also the 2.6 litre engine. If this is all true, then you or others
should go into the business of importing them! That would be a great savings
for many out here, the kit I am selling is already in the USA, and is
complete. I've seen this quote from Shelley's pop up from time to time,
someone buy one quickly if they are available that cheap, please!

Karl Mullendore
Westy Ventures
1987 Syncro Westfalia 1.9TD

----- Original Message -----
From: Chris Stann <ChrisS@INFORMS.COM>

> >The first 5-cylinder kit (includes new 5-speed trans) is $6500 + freight
> and
> >installation if required. Sorry for being so cruel.  :-)
>
> Hmm.... on 1/4/02 this was discussed on the list:
>
> "Shelleys VW:
> <shellven@mweb.co.za>
> 58 Newmarket St
> Woodstock
> South Africa
>      "The price involved {engine/trans kit} is approximately
> R22,000.00 and the shipping {to NZ} has been estimated at
> approximately R2,000.00."
>
> The $NZ equals approximately Rand 3.3 to 4.0 and is currently worth
> about $0.42US. So that's about $3054US including shipping, @ the
> lower rate above. I don't know whether the boxer engine
> mount/crossmember would fit, probably needs modifying, likewise the
> lid."
>
> Quite a difference in the price, isn't it?
>
> Chris.