Date:         Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:40:37 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Junkyard Wars
Comments: To: J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net>
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Good on ya!!!!
Michael in San Antonio
91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'



On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 3:20 PM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:

> I won today. I have in my possession what may the last brown padded dash
> that is isn't cracked. Seriously, every brown padded dash I've ever seen has
> been cracked, including the one currently in my '85 Weekender. Two years ago
> at the Manassas Bug Out I talked to a guy with one of the most perfect
> Westys I've ever seen. Beautiful two tone brown paint that looked like a
> mirror, perfect interior, engine conversion, 16 inch wheels, etc. He told me
> he had 35K invested in his Westy-and I don't doubt it. His brown dash looked
> the surface of the moon! He even envied the dash in my '85 which is only
> slightly cracked. But even so, this one will be going in mine. I was
> surprised at how easily the dash came out, took only about an hour, not
> including those two bizarre "safety" bolts that hold the steering column in
> place (is there any way to get those off besides vice grips?) In total, I
> got the brown dash, a brown rear view mirror (also perfect) two visors,
> complete gauge/instrument panel, assorted bulbs, relays, and other small
> items for $90.00, not a bad deal IMHO! Jeff
>
>
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> Jeff Stewart
>