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Subject:Re: Sally is FS
From:Stephen Engel
Date:Sun, 21 Jul 2013 14:51:31 -0400

You're not alone! Although I do go camping. 

I decided on a tin top to maximize utility. I love the stares when I pull up to a loading area next to all the pimped-out, pumped-up F-250s, Rams, etc. 

Steve
87 Syncro GL

PS  Someone give that sexy red T3 a good home!

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On Jul 21, 2013, at 1:59 PM, Zeitgeist <gruengeist@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Sometimes it feels like I'm the only non-camping T3 lover out there.  I've
> owned four of them (including two campers), and ultimately their utility
> value as a truck is what keeps me coming back for more.  I don't drive
> offroad (have a Quattro for that), so it's really just a nice handling
> covered cargo area truck that can move people and goods around in unique
> style...which means I look at a tintop as a plus, rather than a
> deficiency.
> 
> On Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 10:07 AM, Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Ditto.  It's just a bit too far from me.  1000 miles to home.   I could use
>> a decent passenger van.  Pinball machines and lumber don't fit so nice in
>> the Westy.  If someone was local to check it out and get some more pics I'd
>> consider the drive.  I seem to be a sucker for long drives in unknown
>> vehicles.
>> 
>> Jason
>> 
>> 
>> On Sun, Jul 21, 2013 at 9:31 AM, Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com
>>> wrote:
>> 
>>> If Sally were for sale nearby I'd be tempted.  The Mopar dog-and-lumber
>>> minivan needs a lot of attention and replacement has been discussed.
>> We're
>>> not camping this year (move) and does not look like we might (new old
>> house
>>> mods and family obligations) so the Westy is doing some commuting, and a
>>> nice automatic (getting-old people ankles, knees and hips) in an
>> attractive
>>> package like this could easily end up in the new driveway.  I'd be
>>> seriously tempted, but not for twice the money.  I hope this van finds a
>>> nice home.
>>> 
>>> Stephen
>>> 
>>> 
>> 
> 
> 
> 
> --
> Casey

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