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Subject:Re: Head Lights - 85-86
From:Jeff Lincoln
Date:Wed, 10 May 2006 11:19:13 -0400

Thank you all for your replies. I personally don't know that I could take it
if I were driving a Vanagon (or any "classic" VW) that had square or
rectangular headlights. I know there are those out there who like the
rectangulars on the Vanagon - and more power to you - I just prefer the
round.

It appears that I have finalized the bargaining to acquire the 86'. It was a
bit of a chore since I am buying it from my Ex (actually her dad has the van
but she gets the cash). So I got her to agree to $500 - $250 in cash and I
pay her portion of the day care bill for our son. Sweet deal as far as I am
concerned - especially since the Van runs and seems to be in good order with
the exception of a glancing rear ender.

Now the fun part begins as a self proclaimed "mechanical moron" attempts to
piece the two buses together. Don't worry I'll have help. Wish me luck.

Thank you,

Jeff Lincoln

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
David Bohannan
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 9:24 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Head Lights - 85-86

On 5/10/06, joe trussell <vanagongl@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
> All the best Volkswagens have round headlights.  I guess it's a matter of
> personal taste, but even the Rabbit, with its square lines, looked better
> with round headlights as did the A1 Scirocco.  The Dasher?  Ugly no matter
> what.
>
> I think the square headlights on a Vanagon make it look part-Oldsmobile...
>
> Joe T.
> '85 Wolfsburg Westy (round headlights)
>
>
> That's probably (next to the fact that its a daily driver) the best thing
that could be said about my GL...round headlights...no mods...no problem...
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