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Subject:Re: Tom Hanks and his syncro Westy on Letterman
From:Bob Stevens
Date:Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:23:46 -0600

Indeed. I never realized just how much of an "entertainer" story-teller he
is until this. He sure knows how to embellish in a fun way.
I'd be interested to sit in on an end-of-the-day campfire reminisce on a
Van-Venture.
Pretty good, descriptive photo's he took to capture the expanse and nature
of the Salt Flats east of Wendover.
Hey Tom, you on "The List?" ;-) Chime in, dude.

Bob

On Fri, Oct 30, 2009 at 8:15 AM, Daryl of AA Transaxle <
daryl@aatransaxle.com> wrote:

> Watched it last night.. Said it was a 20 yr old Syncro 4wd van and later
> mentioned it was a camper.
> Almost the entire 30 min of "guest time" was Tom telling about the"issues"
> with the van starting at 18.6 miles into the trip the speedo quitting and
> the fuel gauge reading 1/4 tank off. Running out of fuel by Bonneville 12
> miles form there KOA campground, tow truck rescue, getting gas can filler
> stuck in tank filler, etc etc.. Pretty long in the tooth, but was sooo
> typical of what we all have dealt with on our own rigs. Typical non car guy
> type report.
> Daryl of AA Transaxle (doin OK so far)
> 425-788-4070
>