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Subject:Re: LineX Syncro Westy
From:Jake de Villiers
Date:Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:56:51 -0700

Not to mention the aerodynamic drag!

On Wed, Jul 20, 2011 at 10:16 AM, James V <chimivee@gmail.com> wrote:

> Not sure it's my style, but the van definitely looks like a brute! I'm
> wondering...
>
> How much weight does that stuff add?
>
> Also, since many of the Vanagon rust issues originate on the inside,
> with bedliner applied, isn't there a concern that the potential cancer
> goes unnoticed for longer? To me, it seems that the superficial chips
> / bush pinstripes that the bedliner would protect against aren't much
> of a problem. Yet more serious rust issues or collision damage may be
> exacerbated.
>
> Just wondering...
>
> James V
> 86 Syncro Westy
>

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Jake

1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX - 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Subie - 'Dixie'

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