prius, vanagon, bug.

compare and contrast.

ok now?

alistair

On 19-Apr-11, at 10:06 AM, Dave Mcneely wrote:

> Hey, Mods.  Vanagon related?  mcneely
>
> ---- courtney hook <courtneyhook@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>> Ken, I've owned and driven bugs since 1972. :-) The 67 bug is THE
>> most desirable bug in many peoples eyes as it finally had 12 volts
>> and a larger motor. You do have to remember however that the 67 was
>> a one year only bug in many many ways. It's rims, engine hood,
>> front fenders, interior handles, octopus heater, outside handles,
>> rear backup lights, were all one year only items and are not
>> getting any easier to find. Having said that, I'd jump on it IF the
>> bodywork is done right. Check the heater channels, the rear luggage
>> area under the carpet, and especially around the area under the
>> antenna mount, because water leaks down over the years when the
>> antenna seal dries out, and rusts out the area to the left of the
>> clutch on the interior side wall/heater channel. Email me if you
>> want more info, I used to own a 67 and it was easily my favorite
>> beetle.
>> Courtney
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
>> Date: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 4:50 am
>> Subject: Advice about buying a bug
>>> I just happened to drive by a local repair shop yesterday and
>>> saw a
>>> really nice  67 VW Beetle sitting next to the shop.
>
> --
> David McNeely