Date:         Sat, 24 Oct 2020 15:54:06 -0500
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Boston Bob
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
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I've a friend here in Birmingham with a 1991 Carat with the very last
engine in it that Boston Bob ever built. Long story. But the van is for
sale. My friend suffered a back injury and is wheelchair confined and will
never drive again. He wants to sell it. The engine has 50,000 miles on it
since Bob rebuilt it. Nearly all of that driving was cruising between here
and Atlanta and back. The van has, unfortunately, been parked for a little
over a year. If anyone is interested just drop me a note here,

On Sat, Oct 24, 2020 at 2:43 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi Jeff,
>         Great to hear!
>
> I’ll have the Stainless exhaust and the 2.3 and big brake kit just in case
> I need the stopping power.
>
> Actually, my drives were more concerned about my brakes then my engine
> power!
>
> Maybe once complete I’ll be able to keep up with you.  Though as a
> automatic I plan to take it easy.
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
> > On Oct 24, 2020, at 3:27 PM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > Yes, decided to go with a 2.1 when it was time.  Between that and the
> GoWesty stainless exhaust I am absolutely flying!!!
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> >> On Oct 24, 2020, at 2:19 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
> wrote:
> >>
> >> Hi Jef and others,
> >>
> >>       I never met him but he is a vW bus legend.  I recently received a
> email from a man around the corner that saw I was hosting West River
> Westies.  He said he knew Boston Bob well.  I look forward to stories and
> learning more once the event is open again.
> >>
> >> Also, Jeff didn’t know your 85 has a 2.1 engine.  If all is going well
> I might hear my 85 with a 2.3 run soon.
> >>
> >> Eric Caron
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Oct 23, 2020, at 7:38 PM, Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@ICLOUD.COM>
> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> Just noticed he passed away 12 years ago today.  Mine 2.1 waterboxer
> is still running strong although only has about 50k km on it.  I hope his
> family is doing well.
> >>>
> >>> Jeff
> >
>