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Subject:Which interior should I install ????
From:David Marshall
Date:Fri, 1 Feb 2002 10:14:26 -0800

I have a big dilemma in front of me.

The Westfalia that I bought came with no interior, but it does have a
factory install pop-top roof, front and rear differential locks and 205R16
wheels.   It drives pretty good, but the 1.9L wbx has to go.  I am seriously
thinking of installing a 1Z TDI motor.

Now... for the interior.  I have a complete interior from a 1991 Joker from
Germany.  This is the same interior as the Westfalia had here with only a
minor change to the door in the cabinet in the rear of the van - I have an
unused stove / fridge / sink, propane tanks, propane heater, basically
everything but the bed in the pop-top as this came from a high-top Joker.
The other interior is from a Carat, with the fold down bed, pop up table and
a fixed rear facing seat that goes behind the driver seat.  Both interiors
are grey and both are in excellent condition.  Both interiors will allow me
to go camping with the wife, two children and the dog and to be able to have
breakfast in the morning on a table.  I like the Joker interior due to the
fact that I can make coffee and keep the beer cold, but, all those cabinets
and accessories weight a lot and it goes with me everywhere.  The Carat
interior weighs a lot less, but it isn't a camping friendly.  I go camping
from March to September and usually every other weekend during that time.
Decisions, decisions!

David Marshall

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