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Subject:Re: '56 Kombi Progress - Welding & New Parts
From:Martin Garramone
Date:Fri, 18 Nov 1994 07:33:10 -0600 (CST)
On Fri, 18 Nov 1994, Thom Fitzpatrick wrote:

> Yahoo!
> 
> 	Been a good week for my bus!
> 
> 	Tuesday I finally wrapped my mitts around a 3rd-brake-light engine
> lid!  YESS!  I also got a crank-start apron.  For the uninitiated, the
> early busses, like to '57 (methinks) had a crank start option.  The rear
> apron has a slot in it for the crank to go thru.  I don't know how well
> this'll work with the 1600 motor I'm going to put in it, but I have 
> considered going back to a 36hp some day in the distant future.  

Just my two cents.  I used to have a '59 single cab that had a 
crank-start apron.

You're really moving along on your bus.  It's GREAT!

Martin.