In a message dated 98-03-27 03:48:39 EST, JHB2I06@JHB2.PWV.GOV.ZA writes: << My name is Renier Marais and I'm from South-Africa. Because I am new on this list you might already know what I'm going to say here. Did you know that they still make the Microbus (Vanagon) here in South-Africa? Do they still make the Vanagon elsewhere in the world? There are three different engines available here namely the 1.8 'Volksiebus', wich is in fact a Jetta engine. Then you get the 2.3 and 2.6 5-silinder Audi derived Microbus and top of the range Caravelle. According to VWSA the Microbus would not be changed to a newer model in the near future. So if you are looking for cheap new parts, look no further, we still make them babies! But like I said, I'm new so you propably know this already >>
thanks, renier, we already know that, but its good to have a SA listmember on board.. i was wondering if you could help me (us) out w/ a few parts... for awhile, i've been trying to find someone in SA to help me in importing a few of those quad round headlight/driving light grilles for the new "Microbuses" as you call them there.. do you have this light setup on your van, or do you have a square headlight caravelle? let me know, as i've been trying to find out what all parts i (we) need to do this conversion.. chris |
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