So there was a question about burning a magnesium case...photographic evidence from 2011 is at the link below:

http://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/events/burning-van-2012-san-francisco

Look down the comment wall for the photo. Of course, I have no idea who the perps were. it was pretty amazing to see (with shielded eyes, the camera didn't care).

Melissa
'84 Westy Honey Bee
Sacramento, CA
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