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Poor Design Or ... It May Just Be a Different Design 200

posted by  Tatra Mike on  Sat Jul 13 06:46 CST 2013
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The 240 tailgate design is a good reminder that there are a world of differences out there. Nowadays (I must really be getting old to use that word) most vehicles seem to follow a very similar design philosophy and it's understandable how this may cause many folks to make assumptions about how every other vehicle, including our venerable 240's functions.

If you want a real "slammer" I nominate my '63 VW camper "Clancy". The rear hatch was held up by a prop rod. Once you disengaged that, it was ALL downhill from there! Although a bit blunt, I'm sure it would have functioned admirably as a guillotine.

Regards,

Tatra Mike
Seattle, WA

1985 244 "Alfsen" (wife's car - the good one)
1984 245 "Buster" (the kid's car, now sold)
1985 245 "Cosmo" (parts car, sold off for move to WA)
1985 245 "Daisy" (back seat down, full of tools, the work truck)
1985 245 "Earl (CA vehicle 'retirement' program)





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