I wish  could find a turbo diesel for $150!!! =)
The link for VIN info is....

http://www.vanagon.com/info/vin/

Good luck with your new van!

-Paul

----- Original Message -----
From: Sharon Simpson <tobygun@EROLS.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 11:50 AM
Subject: 82 turbo diesel westy questions

> OK Here is the deal on the 82 westy I'm looking at. My husband went to
> look at it today. We know it needs a starter, battery, clutch cable,
> exhaust pipe to muffler, and 4 new tires just from looking at it. (the
> starter and battery were missing).
> The gentleman whos yard it is sitting in said his friends father was the
> original owner and has since passed away.
> It has 48,626 miles on it. Yes that's right! The interior is in good
> shape. Body in good shape. So I guess I should buy it for the grand sum
> of $150. :) :) :)
> And the bonus is his friend is the owner of a towing company!
> Will let you know what is really wrong with the engine when we get it
> home.
>
> Does anyone know the website to decipher your vin number.?
>
> Sharon