The last non Vanagon bus I had was a 66 Split window bus with a 1776 cc
engine, it had a few mods other than the dual carbs (I didn't build the
engine).
The 66 was a real freeway flyer that had no problems running right into the
80-85 mph range and still kept respectable RPMS of around 4000.
The velocity powered heat worked great.
The only downside I found to it was that it was so fast I had to quit
driving it because I was having so much fun I was afraid I was going to
split the case the easy way.

Stan Wilder

----- Original Message -----
From: "The corruptor" <huotb@VIDEOTRON.CA>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 10:41 PM
Subject: Re: Thoughts on Larry, the list, and State Your Ages!

> First, thank you. And yes, i do think the list meber are getting closer,
in
> all that brouhaha, everyone staid somewhat polite, fact, the list staid
open!!!
>
> I have receive news of Larry, he is doing fine, sold some stuff and have
> some new possibility.
>
> As for me, i have been working like a dog on my bus.... i will call hime
an
> hybrid... fir the first time i did a complete paint job, with good tools,
> good paint,,,my now bright orange (L20B orginal 1974-79 color)/ white
westy
> as a new life, rust was completely removed, new metal sheet, 3layer primer
+
> 3 layer urethane Dupond paint. I did the paint job and bodywork myself,
the
> paint is amazing, am inpress with what i did. Total # hours, about 35.
>
> I have a all new 78 interior with stove.... all redone, a nice wood floor
> and many little gadjets.
>
> I guess i don't have to talk about the mechanical side of the Bus,
> everything from the braking sytem to the drive axle is basicaly new!!!
>
> Am running a clean and strong 1800cc with modified head, cooling system (i
> have one Bro, ha ha ha) is clean, tight and operational. Am also running a
> reliable single weber carc, well jetted and ajust, 318 miles with a 13
> gallons tank, can you beat that with your Vanagon!!!!
>
> So what do i loose compare to a vanagon, the upper bed (nest year), some
> better handling and........... heat...
>
> Well, i don't want to bash the Vanagon, but i like the simplicity of the
> bus...i now have about 85hp and it's more than i need with that tranny....
> very simple, reliable and much better looking than any Vanagon.
>
> Of course, i took 75 pictures, comming this week.
>
> Again, thank you and long live this list, we need it, at least, some do!!!
>
> Regards