Hi Volks,

Thanks to  everyone for the advice on the tank. Ken's supplier is very sure
it will fit my van so I'm off to New Jersey to have it installed.

Yes, I know I should be doing it myself but it involves cutting and welding
I don't have, nor have I ever used a welding torch and I just don't think it
is the right project to get my feet wet.

Any advice for the trip down? I'll either take 90 (or 81 via Kingston /
Watertown) to Syracuse New York and then South.

Thanks,
Chris Gronski
Toronto, Ontario,
'80 Westy "Pokey"

----- Original Message -----
From: <KENWILFY@aol.com>
To: <chrisgronski@hotmail.com>; <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2000 6:11 PM
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] 22.5 Gallon Winkler Gas Tank

> I spoke to my supplier who has the tank sitting in front of him and he
says
> that, yes the tank will work on the air cooled Vanagon.  The larger tank
does
> have the indentation that is needed to allow the heater tube to fit.  I
have
> one of these larger tanks available right now for immediate shipping.-
$695
> To install it you need to cut the bracket to which the rear of the tank
> mounts and move it back several inches, then reweld it to the body.  That
is
> it.  The longer tank straps come with the tank.  For an aircooled or older
> van with the big filler tube you will have to get a newer plastic filler,
> which is smaller.  I have a couple of those sitting around here and I
would
> include it if you bought the tank (these are good used).
>
> The final issue is shipping.  I don't know how we would ship it to Canada
> without it costing a bunch.  Is there any way we could ship it to a US
> location and then have you come down to pick it up?  Shipping anywhere in
the
> US would be around $75.
> Let me know if you are interested.
>
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> http://www.vanagain.com
> John 3:16
>
> New Phone (856)-327-4936
> Shop: (856)-765-1583
> Fax:     (856)-327-2242
>