Alistair, we got jumped by the moderators for the Prius thread.  The moderator's comment to the bug thread, when it was brought to his attention, was, essentially, yeah, I noticed.

mcneely

---- Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
> 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

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