>        Hmmm...oh. Im working on this multimedia project right now and we
>needed some underwater images. So I was looking through a Corel photo CD on
>underwater life when I came across a photo of an old VW van that sunk, and
>has become a rather nice place for coral to hang out. It looks to be a
>70's, although its hard to tell with all the fish around it.

Call Sen. Kennedy... I heard he had some nice ones like that.   :^)

>        On with the questions:
>1) If I notice a small paint chip or ding, whats the best preventitive
>measure to take in regards to preventing rust?

Get a little bottle of same-color paint from a VW dealer ($$) or from
your FLAPS, and dab it on immediately. If you get to it before any rust
takes hold, you don't need to prime or sand. It's a good holding action,
until you finally save enough to paint the car in a few years.

>2) What sort of mileage should an '83 Westfalia be getting.....ideally? :)

Ideally, a Westy should get 100 mpg. :^) But most of the ones in good shape,
actually get around 20-22 mpg.

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                                             '66 Mustang Coupevertible

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