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Subject:Re: '72 axl beem
From:Jon Christensen
Date:Thu, 14 Sep 1995 12:16:34 -0500 (CDT)

On Thu, 14 Sep 1995, Ed. wrote:

> As some of you know I have been looking for a front  axle beem for 
> some time. I have had NO luck in finding a '72 but have come across a 
> few '74s. Will they work? I would like to be driving this weekend.  
> any info would be greatly apreciated.

Based upon studies a few years back, I'm pretty sure it would work.  The 
big change came in 71 with the upper bolt mounts becoming spaced 
wider, about 4 cm.

Jon Christensen   '56,58,71 Ghias,'56,67 Bugs,'59 & '63 TII's, '87 Golf GL
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