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Date:         Wed, 29 Apr 1998 09:26:58 -0700
Reply-To:     Björn <bratjen@DIRECT.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Björn <bratjen@DIRECT.CA>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Crashworthiness
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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I know of a Vanagon which hit a rock face at close to 80km/h and the driver
walked away thanks to seatbelts and the construction of the van. I have seen
North American Vans with lighter impacts where the drivers had to be cut out
of the vehicle. 


It also depends on the condition of the vehicle. I attended a serious
accident where a guy had replaced the floor in his Karman Ghia with plywood
and used wood screws to fasten the seat to the floor. Don't do that! It was
not a pretty sight.


I find the rear panels a bit weak though. They don't even stand up to a
jackknifing utility trailer .....


Björn Ratjen


1987 Syncro Est Alia (self camperized)
1995 Passat TD
(1982 Vanagon Diesel)
1979 VW Bus (self- camperized)
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