In a message dated 10/23/03 12:27:03 AM, jeff@tssgi.com writes:

<< For the love of God....  if you take out the two shear-headed bolts, the
bolt on the column bracket, and remove the steering wheel the whole column
tube will slide off the shaft.  Put the steering wheel back on, jump the
wires on the ignition switch plug and.... viola you can start and drive the
van.  . . .

Put some money on the table and I'll bet I can drive off with your Vanagon
in under 3 minutes using the method described above.
 >>

OK, sport, I accept your conditions.  No bullshit, now!  I'll go at least
$5K.  My conditions: A no-show is a forfeit.  We'll use a certified clock and a
registered bookie.  His end and the cost of the clock will be covered by the
loser and will be separate from the action.  The wager can be increased by
mutual consent, P-mail me with your phone number so we can arrange a meeting.

George