If you're not going to stop and smell the roses, I'd take a plane.  With
the price of gas and lost time (at least 2 or 3 days), why bother driving?
Unless the engine is broken in (at least 500 miles), you risk ruining the
motor!

Zoltan <zol@foxinternet.net> on 04/26/2001 01:00:17 PM

Please respond to Zoltan <zol@foxinternet.net>

To:   vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
cc:    (bcc: Jay L Snyder/AE/DuPont)
Subject:  Re: Driving time to west coast?

I suggest to stay around home for a couple of thousand miles to see that
all the replacements are working and to change the first oil.
I have been told, never to go on a long trip with a freshly repaired
vehicle.
Zoltan
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: lauren spaderna
  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
  Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 9:35 AM
  Subject: Driving time to west coast?

  Hey all,
  Does anyone have an estimate, or know from experience how long it takes
to get from CT to OR?  Days/hrs?  I've done it in a car, exceeding the
local speed limits and only stopping for gas (2 days), but never in a
Vanagon.  Mine is a 1981 Westy.  He's got a brand new rebuilt in 'em,
currently 0 miles (not quite done yet) and lots of other new fixes.  Hoping
all goes well before I actually leave.
  I'm not looking to break any records this time, just get out there in one
piece and not lollygag around on my way (I have a deadline).
  Any commentary appreciated!

  Lulu
  81 Westy "Samson"

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