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Date:         Wed, 4 Jun 1997 16:22:48 -0500 (CDT)
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From:         Malcolm Williamson <malcolm@cast.uark.edu>
Subject:      Westy roof drains?

First of all, thanks to all of you that responded to my question on Friday about buying an '87 Westy w/ auto tranny. After much soul searching, I decided to go for it. I'm very happy so far - a fun vehicle to drive. I had a couple of questions that you experienced folks can probably clear up for me.

1. How is rain water from the luggage carrier supposed to drain? I see five holes that appear to just go to the metal roof of the van. Does the water just seep out around the gasket?

2. Where's the drink holder?! Seriously, does anyone have any really good or elegant solutions for cup holders while driving? I would hope that they addressed this in the Eurovan if they really expect to sell in the US.

3. Someone at the car lot apparently broke the plastic "odds and ends" holder that was screwed to the driver's door. Is this piece worth replacing, or will it just get broken easily again? Is it $$$?

By the way, the removable fifth seat in my Westy is just a van-type captains chair, but very well mounted to the floor. Four rather substantial fine-thread wing-bolts (not nuts) are used to hold it in place, and it also has a seatbelt installed independently. It takes about five minutes to remove or install it. Overall, a handy addition, even if the upholstery doesn't match!

Thanks again, -Malcolm Williamson

'87 Westy


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