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  • Re: Friend in Seattle want to buy his first Westy
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 28 Jan 2014 06:53:06 -0600
    ...I carry full coverage when I buy a NEW car, and keep that in place until the value drops below $10k. When I said...
  • Re: Regarding Input on Buying 2.1L Advice...
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Sun, 8 Jun 2003 08:55:20 -0700
    ...As to 15K miles, if that's what his invoice when replaced shows as the mileage, great!! No docs, no value. >- I get to...
  • collison insurance on 83 westy?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Oxroad
    Tue, 30 Mar 2004 01:53:21 EST
    ...But he did say they wouldn't pay out any additional money on the vehicle to allow for "classic" value if the car is...
  • Re: Value of a Rolling Chasis to a scrap yard
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 25 Feb 2010 15:25:34 EST
    In a message dated 2/25/10 2:48:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, starwagen@GMAIL.COM writes: > First question, do you have the...
  • Re: How do I send used parts to Canada?
    Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
    Thu, 1 Oct 2009 16:49:54 -0400
    ...ship via USPS -- mark the customs declaration as less than $50 value and say it's a gift. Has worked fine for me............... Cheers...
  • Re: '61 crew cab value
    Historical mailing list - Joseph F. Fournier II
    Fri, 1 Sep 1995 14:08:34 -0500 (CDT)
    On Fri, 1 Sep 1995, Bill Devlin wrote: > > >what year is the bubbe window? i'd say that their prices sounds a wee bit...
  • Re: Value of '87 Syncro Westfalia
    Historical mailing list - return
    Thu, 19 Oct 1995 11:05:33 -0800 (AKDT)
    I am curious about what you find out about your query since I am beginning to look for a syncro westfalia and have not...
  • Re: MrHeater Solution???
    Historical mailing list - Bill Davidson
    Tue, 24 Oct 2000 20:05:40 -0700
    ...http://www.mrheater.com/buddy.htm > > About 100 USD at True Value, Lowes, Fleet Farm etc... Well, 9,000 BTU for $100 is a...
  • 84 value?
    Historical mailing list - Blake Thornton
    Mon, 26 Feb 2001 17:24:34 -0700
    No - I'm not selling mine, but have a friend looking at an 84 here in town and I wanted an opinion. What do...
  • Subject: Re-plumbing the heater cores
    Historical mailing list - Scott LeGear
    Tue, 1 Jan 2002 20:45:10 -0700
    ...You add value to my lurking. Thank you. Scott
  • AFM values
    Historical mailing list - Per Martin Joraholmen
    Wed, 23 Jul 2003 14:06:15 +0200
    Hi all... I "still" have trouble with the van having no power and are waiting for professional help (he's on vacation). In the...
  • Re: Superslabs
    Historical mailing list - Geo & Kathleen Hahn
    Wed, 26 Jul 2006 11:57:17 -0700
    ...If you are interested in seeing > the area in which you travel, the older US routes often have more > scenic and/or historical value...
  • Re: Syncro bargain, low miles!
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Sun, 2 Apr 2006 20:31:47 -0800
    ...People get the oddest notions about value. My favorite part is "Yes; the price is 10,000us dollars; there are plenty of 150k mile...
  • Re: Squeaky front end parts
    Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
    Thu, 21 Sep 2006 09:46:23 -0400
    ...My present can was purchased at a True Value hardware store and is "Snap" branded. They say (about themselves, of course) "Stops squeaks & sticking...
  • Re: Vanagon Syndrome Capacitor fix
    Historical mailing list - Mike S
    Wed, 27 Jun 2007 12:07:31 -0400
    ...It doesn't have to be exact, the values are non-critical. Don't go below a 15 volt rating, but higher is OK...
  • Re: Ooh look, we can get PopTopHeaven vans on eBay
    Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
    Wed, 16 Jan 2008 22:22:41 -0500
    ...As I am still negotiating with my insurance company on the value of my totaled '89 Westy (their original offer was a laughable $3750...
  • Re: Van Stalls Easily when totally cold.
    Historical mailing list - Greg Potts
    Sat, 20 Sep 2008 22:00:31 -0400
    ...One less thing to worry about... </Greg> Greg Potts wrote: > Hi Wes, > > Have you checked the resistance of the temp sensor against the values...
  • Re: Fuse to Radio Memory keeps blowing
    Historical mailing list - Mark McCulley
    Sat, 30 Oct 2021 21:12:28 -0700
    ...Do any of you guys have a recommendation > for fuse values for Constant 12VDC to radio Memory? I just ordered a kit > of fuses...
  • A Vanagon/Syncro alternative...Friday rap
    Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
    Fri, 28 Mar 2014 18:59:53 -0700
    ...a few bucks into it and come out with a better value...I would think you could probably make a better vehicle with that...
  • Re: afordable alternatives RE: Radiator fan resistor
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Sat, 27 Jul 2013 18:02:41 -0400
    At 05:34 PM 7/27/2013, Project Pat wrote: >The resistance values and power dissipation should be in the ballpark with >any other...
  • Re: Useless
    Historical mailing list - Kevin Nugent
    24 Jun 1996 15:40:36 U
    ...you read body....(seems to relate to horizonatal engines??????) 2nd: "Approximate Value" - not enough details 3rd: "Front mat?" please say if for sale, or...
  • Re: Gas Milage and the Fuel Pressure Regulator
    Historical mailing list - David Beierl
    Fri, 11 May 2001 10:59:38 -0400
    ...engine beginning to warm, or just wait until close >loop before the TEMP I enrichment value is canceled out. > > Either way, Darrel "guestimated" the...
  • Re: Part out or Sell - your opinions
    Historical mailing list - Rob
    Tue, 16 Apr 2013 11:42:55 -0500
    ...OTOH, this might affect the value of the van if sold as-is so >maybe it's all relative. > >And how much is the...
  • Country Homes Camper?
    Historical mailing list
    Tue, 16 Jul 1996 10:53:15 -0700
    ...Does anyone have any experience with this conversion, or know what the current value is? It seems to be well maintained, the original tires...
  • Re: censorship
    Historical mailing list - Horace K. Sawyer
    Tue, 19 Jun 2001 16:56:30 -0400
    ...And it did teach the value of good shocks. Oh, it had a shock value. : 0 It was really and truly a different sort...
  • Re: Crappy Tire was Re: Monday Meanderings & Musings ;-) nvc
    Historical mailing list - don spence
    Tue, 19 Dec 2006 12:52:48 -0700
    You may have more than face value in your glovebox. Canadian Tire 'Money' is printed using the same process as legal tender including the...
  • Re: Who throws more rods contest, was: Re: SUBIE VAN ENGINE FIRE...LISTER NEEDS HELP in PA
    Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
    Thu, 12 Jul 2007 19:33:30 -0400
    ...so low they don't even have a number value, impressive. Jim Akiba On 7/12/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote...
  • Re: New carpets and curtains anyone?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 11 May 2015 20:18:01 -0400
    ...the aftermarket quality is garbage in my opinion and reduces the resale value of your westy.
  • Re: Carat value
    Historical mailing list - Karl Mullendore
    Fri, 3 Apr 2015 15:04:48 -0400
    On Fri, 3 Apr 2015 12:29:16 -0400, JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: >ive seen a lot of beat up POS daily driver vehicles...
  • Re: A camping season with the Bus Depot Add-A-Room
    Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
    Tue, 7 Oct 2014 15:34:36 -0700
    ...On 10/07/2014 06:32 AM, vwwoody wrote: > The rear hatch tent is also a great value. At , I believe $69 , it is...
  • doka on BAT today --
    Historical mailing list - Roger Whittaker
    Mon, 24 Mar 2014 09:31:31 -0700
    Regarding comments - if you have constructive value to add please discuss - if you just want to say some derogatory remark about price or seller...
  • Re: scraping glue in the sun
    Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
    Tue, 2 Aug 2011 08:32:00 -0500
    ...Property values went down south. Waydown south. > > > BenT > > sent from my electronic leash > > On Aug 1, 2011, at 9:02 PM, Anthony Egeln <regnsuzanne...
  • Re: Vibrations under load?
    Historical mailing list - craig cowan
    Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:45:58 -0500
    ...It looks like a good value for sure! Low mileage! -Craig '85GL Turned WESTY BOSTIG in the rear On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at...
  • ADVICE/OPINIONS interior
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 06 Jan 1995 14:42:58 EST
    ...should i change it? would this devalue, in the long run, the value of the vehicle (seeing as the plaid is original, everywhere, and...
  • Re: BUSES, VALUE, & RESALE
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 27 Sep 1995 08:29:18 -0400
    In a message dated 95-09-27 03:19:24 EDT, MIKE.WHITE@law.utah.edu (Mike White) writes: >BTW, I think it is...
  • Re: realisitc Value of Multivan &/or Camper
    Historical mailing list - Ari Ollikainen
    Sat, 15 Aug 1998 11:10:38 -0700
    At 10:27 AM 8/15/98, Michael Harrnacker wrote: > In the end though, the ONLY book that matters is the >N.A.D...
  • Re: catalytic heaters-web page photo
    Historical mailing list - William Dummitt
    Mon, 2 Nov 1998 16:32:12 -0500
    ...However, one of the best values in heaters for VW campers is the Platinum Cat from Thermal Systems in Tumwater, WA. A photo and...
  • Where to get Jetta stuff
    Historical mailing list - Dan Stevens
    Thu, 24 Aug 2000 00:42:35 -0400
    ...and also never forget the value of attending a local VW show they are all over the US and help drive the passion that...
  • Re: '85 westy on ebay w/ 180k and salvage title for $6600 +?
    Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
    Sat, 29 Mar 2003 17:49:37 -0500
    ...Then the repair bill for the > engine was > more than the value of the vehicle? Just thinking out loud. Sounds > fishy > to me. Anyone...
  • Re: Interpretting Compression Values- 88GL?
    Historical mailing list - Doktor Tim
    Wed, 4 Jun 2003 11:20:23 -0700
    Try the updated lifter adjustments first, then redo the comp test. Make darn sure you use the correct German oil filter to prevent lifter...
  • Rust on metal shelf that where propane valve is
    Historical mailing list - karen davis
    Wed, 11 Jun 2003 12:36:36 +0000
    How do you get rid of rust that is on the metal shelf under westy where propane values are. I sanded off rust, then...
  • Re: anyone ever upgrade their faucet
    Historical mailing list - Data Services
    Sun, 8 Feb 2004 21:16:02 -0500
    ...did instal involve and how much? and what differences? jason ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Find great local high-speed Internet access value at the MSN High-Speed Marketplace.
  • Re: [vanagon] Roadhaus - Trip Report to Bus Fusion
    Historical mailing list - Westyman
    Sun, 13 Jun 2004 20:11:40 -0700
    ...gallon of distilled water lots of music lots of satellite talk radio (mostly NPR Cost of TOTAL Expenses = $59 Value of total experience = PRICELESS
  • Re: VW means 'Vacation Wagon' :-) equity
    Historical mailing list - d spence
    Sun, 18 Sep 2005 09:21:42 -0600
    Ok but the thing cost $3200 new in 72 so all in all it has maintained it's value, not depreciated which was John...
  • Re: Best place to buy new Vanagon radiator - 1985
    Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
    Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:26:46 -0700
    ...I'm looking for a new radiator for my 1985 Vanagon - $150 range > > Where is that available - want best value/cost available? > > Recommendations? > > Larry
  • Re: Would you buy this salvage title Vanagon?
    Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
    Fri, 15 Apr 2011 16:53:19 -0700
    Actually, insurance companies will total at 75% of value. And they usually use a "worse-case scenario" for repair costs. Go to the salvage...
  • Re: Need realistic value of Multivan
    Historical mailing list - Late braking
    Fri, 14 Aug 1998 20:23:39 -0400
    ...of comparable vehicles, mostly full campers, which > inherently are a better value than a MultiVan: > > VW '93 MV, AT, AC, tow bar, maroon, seats...
  • Re: blown head gasket
    Historical mailing list - Kintz, Roger
    Wed, 9 Aug 2000 16:05:15 -0700
    ...Are the Suburu and TIICO conversions not allowed by referees in Calif? How does a conversion affect the value of a Vanagon? What are...
  • Re: Passenger van to westy pop top conversion?
    Historical mailing list
    Wed, 10 Dec 2003 21:43:25 EST
    ...Resale value will be affected. In this very List > alone, there has been countless discussions about "Westies" which were not > real > Westies but conversions...
  • Re: Total restoration cost!
    Historical mailing list - Nathaniel Poole
    Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:06:46 -0800
    Problem is that restoration costs have little to do with market value of the finished product, and only a small percentage of vehicles will...
  • Re: Revs per mile , was: 15" VS. 16' WHEELS
    Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
    Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:22:55 -0700
    ...If 5% is close enough, picking a method that yields a deviation in that range of values might just do. 1% of 800 is...
  • Re: BLACKBREARD - the debacle ESCALATES
    Historical mailing list - Mark Tuovinen
    Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:14:54 -0900
    ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM > I CAN NOT BELIEVE THIS ! ! ! ! > > I contacted the adjuster to take next steps in having the value of > Blackbeard re...
  • Poptop conversion
    Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
    Sun, 21 Jul 2024 18:29:19 -0500
    ...Would it be worth the effort? Would value go up enough to justify it? Just thinkING. I sure would like to resurrect this van...
  • Re: FS: 5 Speed Diesel Tranny
    Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
    Sat, 23 Jan 2010 10:13:36 -0500
    ...The diesel bell housing has >> some value but the tranny not so much. >> >> Mark >> >> Jeff wrote: >> >>> 1980-2 Vanagon diesel transmission on CL. Not...
  • Vanagon Wrecks & Insurance
    Historical mailing list - Melissa Mourkas
    Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:16:36 -0800
    ...It prompted me to write a letter and mail a package including photos to my insurance carrier this morning requesting a "Stated Value" endorsement...
  • Re: Kitchen gutter/tray
    Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
    Mon, 6 Apr 2009 19:11:52 -0500
    ...the port bulkhead? >> >> What the typical selling price or your estimated value of a used one is? >> >> Please/thanks! >> >> -- >> Neil2 >> '82 Diesel Westfalia (USS...
  • Re: engine surge on idle --- FIX
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 16 Apr 94 19:20:34 EDT
    ...is from memory, but i'm pretty sure about the actual value) This sensor is located on the drivers side, towards the rear of...
  • Re:Good deal for '86 Synchro?
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 13 May 1996 19:28:12 -0500
    ...w/ no problems.Also, he's quite sure it has locking diffs.It's hard for me to figure out the value of this...
  • Hot VW's artical - Enough PLEASE, your admin
    Historical mailing list - Christopher M. Smith
    Sun, 7 Sep 1997 19:19:22 -0700
    ...WE can have a round of civil discussions at a later date on the value of the various mediums of VW information. If you...
  • 87 vanagon being auctioned on ebay
    Historical mailing list - Derek Drew
    Fri, 25 Sep 1998 11:47:10 -0400
    ...This vehicle has a bluebook value (when repaired) of over $3000! Do not reply to me. Go to www.Ebay.com http://cgi.ebay...