[RWebb]

a big topic -- Vanagons are a LOT safer than the early ones


Vanagon = brick; early rounded ones = bread loaf

The first year of the sodium cooled valves on the pancake motors was a disaster... was that '72?

The last year of the upright motored ones was the best early motor.

Many people put Subaru motors in them...

THom knows everything about these...


I have had a strong desire to buy a camper (Weltie) for decades (ever since I sold my old one).

They are like Paradise -- WHEN THEY ARE STOPPED. They are like HELL -- when they are moving.

Google and you'll find some very detailed devotee web sites. These are all cult vehicles, just like ours are.