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Manfred58sc
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I have been working and rebuilding VW's for 30 years and have done enough to say that the steel/weld quality is comparable to the German ones. I saw 6 models up close with a magnet and could find no bondo fills or weld cracks. The rubber issues are for real, they all had new kits with them, but not installed. I have had the displeasure of working with these fat rubber kits, they eventually go in after a fight. I am getting up to date on the current importation laws and trying to get a handle on the total cost of getting them to Houston. Paperwork wise (from what I can understand) as long as the country of origin provides title/and or registration the vehicle can be "un-titled" and then retitled directly in the state of operation (requirements will vary). Only having a vin and no paperwork will prevent the vehicle from leaving customs, this is probably why they are not here (yet). Considering the price of a decent German 15W and the scarcity, a Brazilian 15W may be just the ticket for a new owner wanting one to drive and enjoy. They certainly will not compete with museum quality examples. I am considering one for myself.
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UZI
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eff that! high hinge bay window 12 windows are where it's at.
you got barndoor, late bus and bay and rolled into one. real crowd pleaser!
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mandraks
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eff that! high hinge bay window 12 windows are where it's at.
you got barndoor, late bus and bay and rolled into one. real crowd pleaser! |
if it wasn't for the tail lights.... it's not a split, but the mixture of features is "effing" awesome 
my 68 bay westy was great, but the sliding door! can't get out to pee without waking up the empire campground, twice!
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Manfred58sc
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The 12W would get a chilly reception..That is a strange mix of parts. But now that I think of it, once the Brazilian scene gets rollin' those may be considered cool. People came to love Vanagon's so anything is possible. O.K. next question: What would a clean running 15W Brazlian bring in the U.S.??15K and up is my guess.
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otahuhu
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| Its funny that I had to look up the word "shill" in the urban directory after reading the wines thread.... |
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Bulli Klinik
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If it's a box with four wheels and a VW motor, I like it. Brubaker, Braillian, Mexican or Whatevers...
I never met a Bus I didn't like.
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peaceful warrior
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Hell yes! Do it! 
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my65vert
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I had a 74 brasilian 15 window, it was solid and had no issues. I liked it and would own another if the opportunity came around.
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