Date:         Tue, 29 Mar 2005 21:10:43 -0800
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: base model '90-'91 NON-GL's
Comments: To: jbange <hfinn@ingrates.net>
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On Tue, 29 Mar 2005 20:51:08 -0800, jbange <hfinn@ingrates.net> wrote:
> > > and wing windows that
> > > actually open...
> >
> >yea.. how dumb was that for VW to exclude the wing windows on the '90-'91
> >NON-GL's.  what did that save them in production costs?   probably cost
> >them more
> >to NOT put the opening vent windows in..
>
> No doubt. They were certainly no easier to install on the assembly line.
> The non-opening wings are one of the two STUPID base model "features" I've
> replaced. The other is (of course) the non-power mirrors. The other stuff,
> like fiberglass bumpers and velour upholstery, I'd just as soon NOT have.
>
> John Bange
> '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger"
>

WTB: non-opening wing windows. Please pmail with particulars including
asking price. I really llike them.

TIA,
BenT