> I had a 66 Splittie with a very good 1776 engine, five rub tranny, open
> drive axles (reduction boxes removed).
> It was really great little errand runner around town at speeds below 60 but
> on a highway it was a real trip just keeping it on the road in light
> crosswinds.
> For short trips the little splitties are a hoot but you really need to be
> young at heart or courageous to travel any great distance in one.
> Not because of dependability but they're just a task to drive at highway
> speeds.
>

My 63 DC w/ standard height tilt & I have traveled all over the west to vw
shows-tens of thousands of miles-great fun to drive except in winter w/o
real heat.  I generally drive it very little around town where it would be
more practical.  But given the chance, I will take the 84 westy anytime I
can get into the show w/ it, which isn't always the case.

Split window volks generally look down on anything newer than 1967.
Luddites?

Tom