> The Hanomag was ancient, beat-up, and ugly. But you talk reliable. It
> was a tank. Even front wheel drive.

Yeah, but cheaply made as hell...how does the saying go:

"Drei Pfund Blech und zwei Pfund Lack,
 fertig ist der Hanomag."

(Three pounds sheetmetal, 2 pounds paint,
 ready is the Hanomag.)

Keep that Westy on the road and don't let the naysayers drag you down.

-Karl

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