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Date:         Sat, 22 Feb 2014 20:51:19 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Bumper build, swing away tire carrier progress
Comments: To: "kimbrennan@mac.com" <kimbrennan@mac.com>
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I'd like that, but i bet the panels would dent a little more easily than steel. But still, i like the thought of slightly scuffed and dented body panels showing the gleam of aluminum underneath. Like an old landy.

Alistair

> On Feb 22, 2014, at 8:13 PM, "kimbrennan@mac.com" <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > I've often wondered how difficult it would be craft up aluminum panels to replace the "frequently rusted" side panels on a Vanagon, and braise or rivet/glue them on. > >> On Feb 22, 2014, at 9:21 PM, Alistair Bell wrote: >> >> I wish the vanagon was made of aluminum :) >> >


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