In a message dated 8/17/00 9:26:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
matandded@netway.com writes:

<< 1.  Can anyone tell me the differneces between Westy campers and ASI
 conversion?

 2.  Anyone with experience with ATK rebuilds? (aircooled)

 Thanks >>

hi, the ASI (Automobile Services Inc) camper conversions were done in WA
state from the late '60's to the early 80's. ive never seen an watercooled
vanagon w/ the ASI conversion.. They're out of business now, i think. The
Westfalia is (still) the official camper conversion done in weidenbruck,
germany.  the ASI's have the straight up poptop, not tilted like the westy.
also ASI has kinda cheezy interiors (very '70's) but they usually had more
camping stuff than the westys (most ASI campers came w/ propane heaters) etc.
 both are decent conversions, but i like the fit and finish of the westy
better.

as far as the rebuilds, i think you mean AVP.  ive never heard anything
terrible about them.  but definately stay away from GEX...
chris