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Date:         Fri, 18 Jul 1997 22:47:16 -0400
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From:         Joe Wagner <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Looking for info from up north of TN

On Fri, 18 Jul 1997, Karen Winter wrote:

> I recently test drove a nice looking Syncro from PA. > The body was beautiful. But when I raised the deck lid the motor > compartment was covered with rust and corrosion. Is this common in > cars from the north. I was certain I was going to purchase the Van > until I found the rust and corrosion. The few mechanics I spoke with > said every nut and bolt on the underside of the van will be rusted > solid. Are they correct? Rusted yes.... Solid no! I can get apart anything with my blue wrench.... My 1936 Chrysler was this way, and I didn't break a single bolt. I even have nuts that were almost rusted off and I still got them to unscrew!

> > These vans are hard to find. I don't want to miss out a good deal. > Someone with rust and corrosion fighting experience please give me some > helpful information. At this point I am afraid I will Have to pass on > the Van ?????? If rust is the only problem buy it.

> > Kenneth Winter > 1-800-264-6757 > > 84 Westy > 87 GL Pass > 89 Golf > 90 Honda to drive to the parts store. >


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