I know what you are talking about, I = live in Nebraska and I finally today was able to put my in side window in. = Thanks to all who have given me advice! I am just waiting to for the snow to = leave so I can put the radiator in!
Fred
1982 Vagagon Diesel Westy = "Sammy"
1984 GMC Suburban Diesel 4 X 4 "The Beast" 
----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Baker
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM =
Sent: Saturday, January 06, = 2001 4:17 PM
Subject: Si muova!

If I may paraphrase Galileo... It = moves!
 
My 85 Westy original wasserboxer with 165k miles = has been sitting in my driveway for nearly a month, tarp-covered, chilling in = sub zero temperatures that are so unusual for this area of the country (Kansas City).  Nevertheless, today, with the temp in the 40s and = the roads pretty much dried off and free of salt, I unwrapped him and twisted = the key in the ignition.  Started right up without a moment's = hesitation.  What a joy!  Drove to a nearby park where I could find a = flat parking place, let the engine cool off, and checked fluid = levels.  Everything a-ok.
 
What's my point?  I dunno.  Just wanted = to share my happiness with the list.
 
Dave in KC (wishing he still lived in = Florida)
 
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