In a message dated 98-04-14 16:04:30 EDT, pdooley@GTE.NET writes: << hit a few hard bumps and it will, or twist the body jacking it. Actually, these vans are pretty stiff, but you otta see the early watercooled VW's bend over a floor jack. >> Mr.Bulley wants a 1980-91 Westy, and his lovely wife loves her 1976 Bus. However one of the few things that I *DO* like about her bus is the thickness of the metal/sturdiness of the body. It is a rock. The Westys we have driven (1986-1990's) were comparably lacking in this department. "Tinny" when you close the sliding door, rattly and creaky over bumps and twists. Were the earlier air cooled westys sturdier/thicker metal? Any guidance would be appreciated, as I want to make a purchase this summer, and need to focus on what year models are appropriate for my desires/needs. The air cooled ones are looking very attractive. Is this one more reason to consider? gracias, gmbulley cary, nc mostly cloudy, 62 degrees |
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