I did this last year with a 79 westy, so if you have any questions, pass 
them along.  By the way, the first step is to call VW in the US and ask 
for a certificate of conformity for the particular vehicle you'd like to 
import.  You'll need the VIN.

david - temporarily dead '79 westy stranded in CO

On Thu, 23 May 1996, Don Bulman wrote:

> Date: Thu, 23 May 1996 19:33:54 -0500
> From: Don Bulman <dbulman@homer.libby.org>
> To: Multiple recipients of list <vanagon@lenti.med.umn.edu>
> Subject: Importing Van from Canada
> 
> I need some help and I can't seem to find the right place to get it so
> I'm asking for your help please. I am investigating the importing of a
> Westfalia van from Alberta, Canada to Montana, USA. Will vans sold in
> Canada from 1980 to 1990 meet US EPA and DOT standards for US
> importation? Maybe you might know or direct me to someone who might.
> Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to provide.
> dbulman@libby.org
>