No. That would be a conversion like RoadCow (A toyota inline in a 69 bus).
The problem with a 79 would be the radiator couldn't be on top like RC's.
The top lifts in the wrong direction.

tim in san jose

----- Original Message -----
From: "pete owsianowski" <pnocean@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: $300 84 going to the crusher... looks like could be saved

> It also says :  "have a 79 Westy water cooled conversion for sale for
> $900......
>
> Was there a '79 WaterBoxer?
>
> Pete
> '87 Westy
> "Joe's Van"
>
> > 1984 going to the crusher...$300 and lots of parts.
> > looks like could be saved
> >
> >
> > Not mine..... contact them
> >
> >
> > http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/index.mv?alert+200401211240215634
>