Date:         Wed, 25 Aug 2004 19:37:48 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@RCN.COM>
Subject:      Re: what do you think?
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The Bus Depot wrote:
>>>I drove by a 78 westy campmobile today and saw that it was for sale .
>>>
>>>Can anyone give a heads up on what to watch out for since I want to
>>>bring this home ... is anything major that I should watch out for.
>>
>>Rust, rust, rust. Check under the mats, the rocker panels,
>>the fender wells, battery trays, and below the windshield for
>>rust, rust rust.
>
>
>
> More importantly, check the front axle beam for rust.

Very important.  It rusts by the steering box so that it starts moving
around. Dangerous.

Larry A.

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