Date:         Sat, 25 Sep 1999 13:41:06 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Michael Snow <mwsnow@HOME.COM>
Subject:      1982 Diesel Differences, Underseat Storage Door
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While working on my Westy last weekend, I noticed that there are
some differences between it and another '82 diesel Westy owned by
Mark Drillock.  On my van, the radio antenna is mounted in two
places to the right side A pillar.  His antenna is a single mount
on the left side below the windshield.  The shift points marked
on our speedometers are also different.  Mine is marked at 14,
26, 42 MPH while Mark's are all at higher speeds.  Now I REALLY
want a tach!  Mark speculated that my van may not have been sold
through the regular US dealer network, and may possibly have been
imported by an individual from Europe.  Can anyone tell me if
there is any significance to these seemingly minor differences
between what appear to be identical vans?

Also, the little doors used to access the storage (battery for
gas model) boxes under my front seats are so long that it is
impossible to open them.  The door extends about 2 inches beneath
the seat swivel assembly.  Is this normal?  I would like to store
spare parts and tools under the right seat, and I know there are
electrical components on the left side.  I would cut the door,
but it's really hard to work on it in place.  Any suggestions?

Mike Snow
1982 Westy Diesel