Listers:
        I too am dealing with the problem of the unusual microfiche format
used by VW, Audi, Porsche for their parts microfiche.  Interestingly, my
Porsche 914 factory manual on fiche is in the standard 4x6 format.  I was
planning to cut my large parts fiche to fit the tray.  Now, has anyone
done this cutting?  Is the fiche still quite readable?

Thanks.
Alan.
'87 Syncro Westfalia
'73 914 2.0
fiche, no viewer yet

On Thu, 27 Jan 2000, Buettner, Peter wrote:

> I also have been looking for a VW fiche reader.  It's absolutely impossible
> to get one used.  I've been looking for over 6 months now.  You can still
> buy new models.  There are two companies that offer them in the US.  They
> call them "Jumbo Fiche" readers.  Here's the model info:
>
> 1. Eyecom Model EC3100 (http://www.zytrondfw.com/eyecom/r3100.html)
> 2. Indus Model 4601-01J (http://www.zytrondfw.com/indus/4601-01j.html)
>
> The best price I found was $399
> (http://www.swiftsite.com/mgs/jumbo.html#pict).  Too expensive for me!
>
> Now if we can get a group purchase .........
>
> Best,
> Peter Buettner
> 90 Syncro Westy
> SF, CA
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: KENWILFY@AOL.COM [mailto:KENWILFY@AOL.COM]
> Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2000 5:37 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Micro Fiche reader
>
>
> I need a VW Micro Fiche reader (or one with a big deck) if anyone on the
> list
> know where I can get one.  I have tried to call around to the local dealers
> as they are all going to computers now, but they all say the same thing "We
> are keeping our fiche readers as a back up."  However I know the dealers in
> other parts of the US have been using the computer setup much longer than we
> have here in South Jersey (we needed to get electricity so that we could
> plug
> the computers in first :).
> I will pay a resonable price for a used VW specific microfiche reader.
>
>
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> http://www.vanagain.com
> John 3:16
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