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Subject:Re: FLAPS? (no Vanagon content)
From:Richard Lynch
Date:Thu, 13 Apr 2000 13:10:41 -0700

RE: FLAPS? (no Vanagon content)

Yep, Vancouver BC (actually North Vancouver).

Where I grew up we referred to it as Crappy Tire.  I still do but people around here look at me a little strange.  They are a last resort, I have trouble with parts guys who are younger than my Vanagon.

R

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: BRENT CHRISTENSEN 
  To: 'Richard Lynch' ; 'vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM' 
  Sent: April 13, 2000 12:46 PM
  Subject: RE: FLAPS? (no Vanagon content)

  You are right about the FLAPS acronym.  The most famous (on this list at least) seems to be Canadian Tire.  You must have one of those around, eh?  (You are talking about Vancouver, BC, right?)

  We don't have them here "south of the border" and have to rely on Marshall Ruskin's weekly posting of the Canadian Tire Specials flier for vicarious enjoyment.  :-)

  Brent Christensen 
  '89 GL Syncro Westy 
  Santa Barbara, CA 

  -----Original Message----- 
  From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf Of Richard Lynch 
  Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2000 12:26 PM 
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM 
  Subject: FLAPS? (no Vanagon content) 

  As I'm new to the list (and loving it I might add, thanks for all the info and to whoever finally picked up the spare seat in my car port)

  Anyways, what does FLAPS mean?  Friendly Local Auto Parts Store is my best guess.  If so there are no FLAPS in Vancouver that I have found.

  Richard Lynch 
  85 Vanagon 

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