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Subject:Re: No Front AC in Westies??? Price of 87?
From:Terry K.
Date:Fri, 26 Apr 2002 00:33:33 -0500

This is correct--

An 87 Westy has rear air only---

Picture this---How would the AC tunnel hang fro the open hole in the
roof for the pop-top?

Better yet---How would you get into the top bunk, with the tunnel in the
way?

Harry Houdini would have troubles performing this act---

The Price?

Depends on how bad you want it----

Price is an irrelevant subject when you consider desire---:>)

Later,

Terry

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I just called a private party who has a '87 Westie for sale. He said it
had rear AC only, and that no Westies have front AC because the cool air
has to flow through a tunnel on the ceiling and the pop-top would
prevent this.
I thought I read that I read that Vanagons got front air in 86-on. So,
do any Westies have front AC?
The car is in California, an '87 that supposedly has 74K original miles.
Supposedly the owner rebuilt the heads, put in new rings and new cooling
hoses in '97. Clean exterior, original paint in good condition, pretty
clean interior. Has receipts documenting maintenance back to '97.
Coolant changed every two years, oil every 3-5 thousand miles. Had
accident in Right Rear Quarter panel, supposedly fixed like new. (I
haven't seen it yet.)
Owner says shift linkage a bit temperamental. Wants to jump out of first
when cold. Is this a BiG WARNING or a easy fix?
The party wants $8,300? What do you'all think? Thanks
Dave