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Subject:Re: '81
From:Dylan Spurgin
Date:Thu, 27 Jun 2002 14:46:11 -0500

I'm working on getting my newly purchased 81 road ready and it's gonna fly
too.  I just know it!

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At 02:06 PM 6/27/2002 -0400, Chris S. wrote:
> > My stock '81 air cooled Westy (auto trans) cruises just fine at 70 to 75
>on the freeway, has
> > sufficient acceleration, and is very nice inside.  It didn't cost me much,
>and even the heater
> > works well.  You may want a newer van, but don't give up on an earlier one
>just because it is
> > aircooled.
>
>
>Wow.  All that with 62 HP and an automatic transmission!  I am jealous!  ;-)
>
>
>Chris,
>
>'85 Westy.