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Date:         08 Sep 1995 16:56:16 EST
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         "Tom Forhan" <TFORHAN@hr.house.gov>
Subject:      Re: Advice Needed

Be very happy you have a Microbus, and keep it that way!

I know little, but think there are substantial differences between your vehicle and the Westfalias, especially the extra two windows you have and the fact that split Westies had a full across front seat, which you don't.

If you really want a Westie, sell the Microbus (to someone on the list!) , take the cash and the cost of the Westie parts, and get the best Westie your dollars will buy.

If you follow through on Option 2, you will have neither fish nor fowl; the Westie interior could be used by someone to restore a Westie that needs it, like the trashed one mentioned recently on rec.autos.vw.

The grass may be greener on the other side of the fence, but a bird in the hand...I like your first option - back to the factory look!

Tom F. 90 VW Syncro Westie 90 Audi 200 Turbo Quattro Wagon IA Stage I

______________________________ Reply Separator _________________________________ Subject: Advice Needed Author: JT (INTERNET.JT3) at HR Date: 9/8/95 4:36 PM

To all those who have helped me with my '66 MicroBus (JT's Magic Bus Project), I need your advice.

I am trying to figure out exactly what I want to do to this Bus. It has such great potential.

Original Plan, when I bought it before tallking with list members:

Hot Rod it! Cal look, lower it, 1835cc with IRS conversion, custom paint job, etc..

Option 1, after doing all the history search on the Bus:

Restore it back to the way it left from Germany in 1966, including original paint (tizianrot & beigehrau). The only change from this would be to put in a 1600cc dual-port.

Option 2, convert it to a Westy:

I found someone who has a complete Westfalia package from 1965 ready to bolt in. I would just need to find a pop-top. Would also put in a 1600cc dual port.

I can't be decisive about this, they each have their strong and weak points. Suggestions PLEASE!!

----------------------------------------------------------------------------- \/ John T. Croteau - Preserver of Precious Metals and Network Engineer \/ \/\/ '66 Transporter currently under a complete custom restoration \/\/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------


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