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Subject:Re: Westfalia the way YOU want
From:Jason Willenbrock
Date:Thu, 21 Aug 2003 00:45:38 -0400

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<P>hey Brian,</P>
<P>Thanks for the tips.&nbsp; i plan on really paying attention to the details and insulation is top of my list.&nbsp; it would be so nice to have a van that you could hold a conversation with back seat passengers at 70 mph!&nbsp; Like you said, the overhead panels and trim are a concern.&nbsp; i am not looking to go stock since the whole motif has already strayed.&nbsp; what ideas do you have?</P>
<P>thanks</P>
<P>jason<BR><BR></P></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>&gt;From: "Brian T." <NOBLEMAN36@YAHOO.COM>
<DIV></DIV>&gt;To: pooncerelli@HOTMAIL.COM
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Subject: Westfalia the way YOU want
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Wed, 20 Aug 2003 13:23:00 -0700 (PDT)
<DIV></DIV>&gt;
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Jason,
<DIV></DIV>&gt;
<DIV></DIV>&gt;What a great situation! Here is what I would do...
<DIV></DIV>&gt;
<DIV></DIV>&gt;clean up EVERYTHING... and then research sound
<DIV></DIV>&gt;deadening and insulation. Once I had that all dialed
<DIV></DIV>&gt;in I would get all new rubber (assuming you don't
<DIV></DIV>&gt;that) and replace all the window and door seals.
<DIV></DIV>&gt;After that I would have the donar heater cores
<DIV></DIV>&gt;pressure tested and then replace all the hoses and
<DIV></DIV>&gt;reinstall the wiring and heater assemblies at the same
<DIV></DIV>&gt;time. After that the GL interior would go in.
<DIV></DIV>&gt;
<DIV></DIV>&gt;About the only caveat would be if I was to stick to
<DIV></DIV>&gt;the original overhead panels or put something exotic
<DIV></DIV>&gt;in there. There are many great wood veneers out there
<DIV></DIV>&gt;that would add a bit of creative distinction to your
<DIV></DIV>&gt;very custom camper.
<DIV></DIV>&gt;
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Anyway, I'm envious!
<DIV></DIV>&gt;
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Brian from Salem
<DIV></DIV>&gt;85' Westy weekender "Rusty"
<DIV></DIV>&gt;
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