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Date:         Mon, 15 Apr 1996 21:08:22 -0400 (EDT)
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From:         Ed Gould <claiborn@umd.umich.edu>
Subject:      repost:should I Buy a '73 for parts?

Sorry if this just got posted a while ago but I lost contact with the list some how. I also remembered that the interiors will not be compatible. mine is a sportsmobile and the other sounds like a standard. Did '73s have the high backed seats?

here is the original incase it didn't make it to the list.

On Mon, 15 Apr 1996, Ed Gould wrote:

> > Hi all: I just got a tip on a cheep '73. I called the owner and he > dosn't think that there are any real problems with it accept for a gassy > smell in the engine compartment and some collision damage to the nose. I > have a '72 and it sure would be nice to have a spair engine and trans > sitting around for when the need arises. Not to mension a good set of > tires (mine are dead), and a bunch of other parts. Does any one know > what will and won't be compatible? I know the rear brakes wont but with > that '74 axle beam up front all the front brakes and suspension should > right? Probably along with the engine lid and lights. What about the > windshield and sliding doors? If it helps any, my bus was made in 4-72 > and I think this one has the low turn signals. Basically, I need to > justify spending money I don't have. The guy is asking $450 but there is > always the haggle factor. BTW, he seemed to be pretty insistant about > the thing being a parts bus although supposidly it drives fine and only > has the afformentioned problems. Well see. O, he also said he put on a > new set of webber carbs a couple of years ago and the bus only has a > total of 60,000 miles. something could be a little fishy. lemme know > what you think. > thanks. > ED. >


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