I make this post with a heavy heart, but "the beast" finally gave up the ghost 1000 miles away from home. Overheating issues caused by a bad headgasket and a front end that went out on our trip has thus ended her 25 year life. It would have cost more than she was worth to tow her back *sob*.
So, if anyone is interested in a rebuildable LUV (with a 1000 mile rebuilt alternator!) head on out to Lehi, UT. She's in the boneyard right off the main highway (I don't remember the name off hand). Also, I have my parts truck and my big spare parts box. If anyone is interested in one or both, let me know at columba.liviaATgmailDOTcom.
So sad
