That grill may have been added for the air conditioning.  Looks like an add
on AC has been installed.
jimt

On 5/26/05 1:14 PM, "Daniel Stevens" <dosteven@SYR.EDU> wrote:

> heres an interesting vanagon 4sale in CA.
>
> it has the early 1980 metal rear intake louvers.
>
> but the front lower grill doesn't look 'hacked'  but looks like the
> metal is formed like a late model..
>
> <http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15291&item=
> 4552668473&rd=1>
>
> any insights from the model experts? Chris?
>
> possibly AC, but none evident unless a behr system...
>
> dan
>
>