> How hard is it to repair the nose on a vanagon?  Is it possible?
> The nose in question here has been smashed, I figure the whole
> front needs to be replaced.  Would a shop be able to, and how
> much work would it involve?  Is it impossible due to VW quirkiness?
> Or is it expensive, or is it cheap?
>

Anything can be fixed with enough money :)
It really doesn't matter what the people on the list say regarding cost...
it will come down to what the body shops say...
Get several estimates... but don't necessarily pick the lowest.

Bill