Good point G.M.---

However, in a scale of one to ten, ten being the highest incedence of
pre 83.5 having AC--and one being the lowest---

I'd give this theory a 2-----

You just don't see too many air cooled Van's anymore with this
accessory.

Very simular to a Type 2 Bus having air----another rarity---

I would have to say that the no lower grill thing is a pretty safe
bet---

Not 100% but close----

Later,

Terry

E-mail message  From G.�Matthew�Bulley
The Air-cooled Vanagon fitted with AC had the same bottom grill as the
later water cooled Vanagon. Not a reliable predictive device.

T.K. sez-------

Answer to this is simple---and fast--
Air cooled Vanagon's have zero bottom grill---just check the nose
out----that'll tell the story real quick--

how can i tell if my 83 van is a water-cooled or a air-cooled ? thanks
check the water temp guage. If its there, and indicates water temp,
guess what? :)

John