On Jan 28, 2008 4:27 PM, Jim Akiba <syncrolist@bostig.com> wrote: <snip> > After we finish nailing down and streamlining the > powerplant to exploit, it's on to the suspension and braking, then the > interior and wiring, leaving the chassis as the last section to be > re-engineered and replaced. A tubular space frame, with paint film > molded composite body panels is the direction I'd like to see... > > Jim Akiba > Thanks for sharing your plans for future development of the Vanagon platform, Jim. It is certainly a vision worth supporting. If my 200K mi WBX gives me the least bit of trouble, I'm on board for a Bostig conversion! -- John Meeks '91 Multivan, '85 GL bits Northern Michigan KC8ZFN Vanagon Rescue Squad http://www.vanagonauts.com/Vanagon_Rescue_Squad74.htm |
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