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Subject:Re: Failed inspection, parts needed ASAP.
From:ralph meyermann
Date:Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:47:09 -0600

Wow, I love no inspections and lax rules here in Iowa!!!

Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy

On Jan 12, 2012 4:17 PM, "craig cowan" <phishman068@gmail.com> wrote:

Well, today I got my "Project New Bus" back from inspection.... failed.
Things I need that I can't seem to source locally are Front Passanger and
Drivers Side Steps (Sheet metal) cut from a donor bus. CIP1 has one side in
stock and the other isn't.... so used is my only option (unless anyone
knows of a different source of bus metal).
Any chance anyone has a donor bus with (relatively) rust free steps they
could cut and ship?

I also need front shocks. I can buy these new, but perhaps someone has
upgraded theirs and has a good set lying around that they're regularly
tripping over? This is a 1990 2wd. Or at least any suggestions on which
shocks to buy? (There are many options. If i'm buying them, I want to buy
the right ones).

Low budget build.

I also need some rear brake drums that are in spec. I may be able to source
these locally though.

Please respond off list with anything you can help with.
Thanks!

-Craig Cowan
'87 Sunroof Syncro Westy Zetec
'90 New bus
'85 Residence