Hi....I would take exception with the term "Cheezey".... the interior of my van
is very nice...I own a 1983 Diesel ASI conversion ..the only complaint I have is
that it is so slow!!!SusanB

JordanVw@aol.com wrote:

> 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