In a message dated 5/3/02 7:11:52 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
m.gaastra@WANADOO.NL writes:

>
> The aircooled production was ended in august 1982.
>
> Michel
>
> 1987 panel, diesel
> 1975 LT28
> 1970 deluxe
> 1952 panel
>

even though "production" ended in august of 82, aren't some aricooled
vanagons still considered 1983 models?  my friend has an "83" aircooled in
san diego.?...he has never had problems with mechs or parts suppliers under
this year and designation.  how is this possible?
thanks in advance, jeff