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Subject:Re: Good deal on a TDi (ALH) Westy
From:Alistair Bell
Date:Sun, 7 Jun 2015 09:42:48 -0700

Yeah,, hate the 15 degree install despite how well some folk deal with hump :-)

Alistair

> On Jun 7, 2015, at 9:14 AM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> On 6/7/15, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>> 
>> That's assuming the conversion is de-bugged and the rust is average.
> 
> That looks like a 15º install.
> I'd think the 4" + hump at engine lid and surrounding area
> could be a deterrent to some buyers.
> I'd also be curious how many KM's on that swap.
> 
> The mount angle of swap, dent and what I'd consider significant body panel
> rust are likely why the bus is priced as such.
> 
> Neil.
> 
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> Neil n
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