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Subject:Re: Bus for sale....(which year is best)
From:Dana Morphew
Date:Mon, 13 May 2002 17:22:08 -0700

It's also called the "doghouse" fan shrouded engine.  Last year for it
in the "loaf" was '71.  It's the engine found in all type 1s.

-Dana-

Ben huot wrote:
>
> >>>The '68->'71 buses used an upright air-cooled
>  motor.<<<
>
> What the hell is an "upright air-cooled", in my book an upright engine is
> like a 4 cyl inline??? does all VW Van have flat-4
>
> I am just curious as i am also looking for a old bus project.
>
> My friend as a 71 bus (non Westy) an he as a 1600CC flat-4!
> Ben