I plan to repeat a 28 year old experiment, but  to prove the concept, I
want to duplicate the  machinery exactly. After once again proving the
concept, it will be expanded upon to see what other application are
possible.

John

Dennis Haynes wrote:
> I think 75 was the first year for the Rabbit. The Dasher was the first
> front drive VW in 74 and the engine was mounted front-rear. The Rabbit and
> Scirocco was next with the Transverse mount.
>
> The early Dogde Omni and Horizon used the block and head form the VW line
> up, bored out to make a 1.7 liter. It used a Holey carb. The internals,
> (crank and pistons) was from Mopar. This was some how part of the deal for
> VW to get the Westmoreland PA plant. Oh yes the made in America Rabbits.
> Easily identified by rectangular headlights and the push-pull head light
> switch. The later version of these cars got the Chrysler 2.2L.
>
> Why would you want this motor?
>
>
> Dennis
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> John Rodgers
> Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 9:24 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: '78 Chrysler Omni or Plymouth Pacer Sought
>
> If anyone has a lead on tone of these, I would appreciate a pointer. Of
> particular interest is the fact these vehicles had a 1972 Rabbit engine
> in them.
>
> Thanks for any leads.
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver
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