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Subject:new HOT VWs: eurovan recall notice, and some other junk
From:J. Walker
Date:Tue, 30 Aug 94 11:54:44 CDT

in the october 94 issue of HOT VWs, they have this:
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EUROVAN RECALL
Volkswagen is recalling 8,356 1993 EuroVans because a locking bolt that
helps secure the collapsible steering column may not be properly tightened.
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and, in other new of the world,

they have an article for the pre-68 buses on repairing your steering. not
for the faint-hearted.
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also a full-page ad:
Public Auction. $1,000,000 in new VW parts, memorabilia & collectibles,
automobiles and equipment. Kohlweiss imported car parts. no minimum.
no reserves. everything will be sold.
october 8 (sat) & 9 (sun), 1994. preview oct 7, 0900-1700. preview day of
auction 0800-1000. cash, check, all major credit cards accepted.
shipping available.
auction will be held at Kohlweiss Import Car Parts, 3150 Spring Street,
Redwood City, CA.
for more information & catalog, call:
Bizzarro's, Auctioneers & Appraisers, (415) 368-2001, 849 Main St., Redwood
City, CA.

among the vehicles listed for sale are:
1951 VW split window (never titled)
1968 VW 'EMPI' Double cab
1954 VW ragtop bug

is this the same folks that you guys were talking about buying stuff from?
i guess another source bits the dust. :(
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and, in the Classifieds:
For sale:
 1967 Deluxe Bus. could be best restoration ever done - $38K invested.
      Featured in October 1992 HOT VWs. asking $27,000. for more information,
      contact (916) 243-5999 (CA).

 1981 Vanagon, 4-speed, brown and cream, good condition, low miles, sunroof,
      new radials, studded tires on separate wheels, tow hitch. $2,495.
      (712) 752-8326 (IA)

 1954 Barndoor Kombi, VIN 20076716, original case, near new OEM engine
      (German), ventilation nose, restored, blue, original 16-in wheels,
      original trailer hitch, new seals. $6,000 obo. Max, upstate NY
      (518) 734-4296 'til midnight.
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and that's about it.  all the news that fits, we print. :)

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