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Date:         Mon, 15 Nov 1999 15:23:22 PST
Reply-To:     t obrien <calwestfalia@NETSCAPE.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         t obrien <calwestfalia@NETSCAPE.NET>
Subject:      Re: [Rookie Questions][F]
Comments: To: Ken Nelson <saamigammi2@EARTHLINK.NET>
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No flames... This shoud be a Friday Question, but I suspect it is Friday
somewhere in the world...


> 1) What can I plan for cruise speed?


65 to 75 if it is running correct. 30 to 35 if it's not. Tow trucks don't tow
that fast you know.


> 2) What spare parts are handy to have along?


Tow another vanagon. That should cover it.


> 3) After 1,000,000+ miles (yes the commas are right) in a Chevy Cargo
> Van two things near and dear to my heart: is their foot room? and how
> high do I have to crank the radio to cover road noise?
> 

Get a couple of those boom blaster deep bass modules. If you still have teeth
when you get there, you know it was the right decision. And play only Sousa
Marches. You won't fall asleep either.
I am 6'1 and have no problems with foot room in my 83. Much more comfortable
than my Toyota PU.




> Let the flames begin
> Ken Nelson




tim


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