I found that thread too. That's the 'homebuilt' I was referring to. I seem to recall a company in Southern California who was doing these swaps commercially.

BenT

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On Nov 16, 2011, at 10:40 AM, Robert Stevens <mtbiker62@gmail.com> wrote:

> Wonder if this helps?
> 
> http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/TDI-conversion/message/3582
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> bob
> On Nov 16, 2011, at 4:19 AM, BenT Syncro wrote:
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>> Have access to a cheap complete '87 Nissan Maxima in good running condition. Curious if any Maxima Vanagon owners are on the List and can offer some insights. Anyone? What I've found online suggest these swaps are mostly homebuilt projects.
>> 
>> If I decide against the swap, which I probably will, this car is up for grabs in San Francisco for $600. Pmail for details. Re: the car, not the swap. 
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>> 
>> BenT
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>> sent from my electronic leash
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