Hey Chris,

I have used and am still using a BD stainless muffler on my 83. After a
*relatively* slight massage with a big hammer it fit perfectly and is still
in excellent condition after almost a year.

Tom and Dana Cates
Asheville, NC
83 Air-cooled Westfalia, 'Hammurabi'
http://www.fullmoonbusclub.com/
A.I.R.S.

----- Original Message -----
From: "(Christopher j. Pierce)" <VolksMD@AOL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2000 12:01 PM
Subject: Stainless?

> Has anyone used a stainless muffler.? Ron has them and I am contemplating
the
> purchase.. I can get one from BORLA for $100. from my parts supplier but
Ron
> has them for $105. then add shipping..so $120. maybe...
>
> I want to know what the pros and/or cons may be.
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Chris + Lester
>
> Rusty VT