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Subject:Re: Velma is back on the road
From:Frank Lee
Date:Sat, 9 Jun 2012 07:48:07 -0400

Congratulations Ralph &  Velma!!!
On Jun 8, 2012 9:41 PM, "ralph meyermann" <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Volks!! I've had a busy 3 weeks getting Velma closer to tip top shape by
> rebuilding the entire front suspension all powerflex bushings including new
> powerflex rear trailing arm bushings and moog balljoints and rod
> ends,cleaned and re greased front spindle bearings,installing a single belt
> set up from Scott at turbovans which required a new small hub water pump
> for the pulley changes,a bosch rebuilt alternator,new speedometer cable to
> show how slow I am actually going,a re seal kit for the tank, making an
> antenna off a type 2 van work due to no hole for original vanny antenna and
> the alignment was done today. She drives like a dream,no clunks anymore nor
> excessive steering slop!! Now I know she's ready for our next camping trip
> a 5 day outing to Lake Okaboji in 9 days,now just a couple more cosmetic
> things to finish!! Great relief!!!
>
> Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy
>