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Subject:Re: Cross Country
From:Steve
Date:Thu, 11 Mar 1999 22:52:49 -0800

Have a Great trip!!!

Mike Finkbiner wrote:

> Volks -
>
> I'm finally off to Atlanta Saturday to pick up the '87 Westy and drive
> it back to Idaho.  I have gotten lots of good advice and ideas from the
> list, and I want to thank all of you who have written.
>
> The mechanic in Atlanta apparently had fits getting things unbolted so
> he could put a new CV boot on, and had to build a new cable for the
> defrost slide switch, but he said the fuel lines looked good, the rear
> brakes are fixed, and everything else is ready to go.
>
> Now I just need to put 2700 trouble-free miles on the blue beast and get
> back to Moscow.  I hope I can send in a pleasantly boring trip report on
> the 21st.
>
> It's funny, we did 3 weeks in Europe with less luggage than I am taking
> for this trip, but then I didn't have to pack tire chains, camping gear,
> a Bentley and a tool kit!
>
> We are just beginning to have nice days out here, so I am starting to
> have more people looking at the '83.  Now if I can just find a nice home
> for her!
>
> I'll get back to you in 10 days or so.
>
> Mike Finkbiner
> '87 Westy (still in Atlanta)
> '83.5 Westy (still for sale)
>
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