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Subject:Re: vanagons in a rollover accident?
From:Jon Joyce
Date:Fri, 31 May 2002 15:49:40 -0500

Matthew-

I'm not sure exactly how rollover protection is built into the Vanagon, but
I have an acquaintance (sp?) here in OKC who was involved in a rollover last
year at highway speeds in his '87 Westy. I believe it went all the way over
twice, and came to rest on the driver's side. The guy was buckled in, and
received nothing worse than a cut ear from some flying glass. When righted
again, the van started with little effort and could actually be driven. I
believe all the fiberglass stayed bolted to the top, as well. This may have
been a freak deal, but I would assume that as long as you're buckled in,
there's enough free space above to account for quite a bit of compression in
the roof area...

JJ

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