I saw one of these loafs a few years ago. I had noticed it in the parking
lot of a local restaurant. At first glance it appeared to be an older van
with a new paint job. When I took a closer look I noticed the radiator in
the front. Then I began to investigate. I actually looked in the engine
compartment. Sure enough, there was what appeared to look like an inline
4cyl. VW motor. I was driving an '89 Golf GL at the time and the motor in
the van looked quite similar.

I also noticed that the van was from Mexico. It was in great shape. I think
it was hauling a soccer team around. I have always wandered if they made a
Westy like that.

Chris

At 06:27 AM 12/4/97 PST, Paul Cronin wrote:
>Hey everyone
>Speaking of these new loafs, I just returned from a trip about the
>country, including my first visit to CA.  Now, I had heard about these
>South American busses for the duration of my list life, and even saw a
>picture on line. But upon pulling into Santa Barbara I noticed a loaf in
>nice condition and upon a second glance, I noticed a radiator grill,
>like my H2O cooled vanagon!! I quickly pulled over and snapped some
>pictures. Now the question:
>The bus  had CA plates. I understood that it was almost impossible to
>get these here, with the emissions and all.  ESPECIALLY strict CA!  How
>did this person do it?
>Does anyone know the owner?
>
>Paul Cronin
>82 Diesel Westy (?)
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