Date:         Tue, 28 Mar 2006 02:09:46 EST
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
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From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: ebay mystery doka
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In a message dated 3/27/06 11:38:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, Oxroad@AOL.COM
writes:


> I'm guessing the real problem is the buracracy, but what's the difference
> in
> an 88 Vanagon in a driveway or an 88 Crew Cab from Canada? If it's the
> engine
> and emissions--couldn't an American spec engine from 88 be installed in the
> Crew  Cab and it be all good? I'm guessing the safety systems are identical
> as
> far as  seat belts and bumpers and whatever else a car had to meet for US
> import in 88.
>
>

the only difference between a US model and a Canadian model vanagon is the
speedometer is in Kph and the switch that says "fasten seat belts" above the
headlight switch is different.

thats it.  no other differences.

and a instrument cluster swap will take care of the above.


but yes, the real problem is Buracracy...
chris