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Date:         Sun, 31 Aug 2003 08:49:08 -0400
Reply-To:     Duane Fahey <dfahey@VISUALAUTOMATION.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Duane Fahey <dfahey@VISUALAUTOMATION.COM>
Organization: Visual Automation, Inc.
Subject:      Re: Fate of the pop-top
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I thought that I read somewhere that production had already started, in Germany somewhere.

I'm not familiar with the Ford/VW project vehicle, what's that?

I would be interested in any articles that you are referring to. Thanks! - Duane

Conrad Klahn wrote:

> Folks, > > I know this isn't Friday by about 15 hours my apologies. But I really > don't think the Microbus is headed anywhere near production - let alone > getting a pop-top. It's more likely that we'll get the Ford/VW project > vehicle - but I bet even that is undecided. > > Maybe we can start a list pool, proceeds go to the list? Maybe not even > give anything away except for bragging rights. > > I am putting my money on the microbus never seeing production given the > recent article that's been floating around (citing the strong Euro, and > competition from the Toureg). So I think the debate over getting a > pop-top is a bit premature. > > Oh BTW, my Weekender has a rear cabinet just like the full Westy. > That's where all our camping gear and linens are stored. The back seat > is wider, which means it has more storage space underneath for the > emergency parts (starter, belts, hoses, oil, antifreeze, etc.). I also > use the metal-lined cooler inside the jumpseat to store non-perishable > food items and water jugs. I don't think I'm missing much storage > space. Granted, I wash hands and plates outside... You can't win them > all. Well, I bought a lottery ticket today, so if I win I'll plunk down > some change on a Syncro with full Westy gear which is about what it > would take. > > Conrad >

-- Duane Fahey Visual Automation, Inc. http://www.VisualAutomation.com 517.622.1850 517.622.1761 fax -- Secure Desktop | iLock | ColdKey | iLockNess | ePortal.com


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