Hello everyone and thanks for all the endless help you have provided me with
my van. Here is some notes and items for reading.

1. This is my 1st Vanagon (Westy) and I have pleasantly discovered how much
fun it is to drive. I have had it on blocks for two years rebuilding the
engine. I love the cab forward design. However I do need to track down all
the clunks and clangs I get when I go over a bump. I have just replaced all
the shocks and what a difference. Next I will start removing the cabinets
and putting down soundproofing and tighten everything up when I reinstall
the cabinets.

2. I am now in the process of trying to fix the windshield wiper mist. I get
the sound of the motor running but no squirt on the windshield. But, it does
drip from the bumper on both ends... looks like I have got to replace hoses
and maybe nozzles. Anyone know where to get the nozzles?

3. Another item is the propane system, my regulator is shot. I am gonna stop
by Camping World tonight to see if they have a 299-00 (290 series) Marshall
Brass 2 Stage to replace it and I might get the On/Off valve too... might as
well. Anyone know how much I will have to bend my pipes to get it in? I have
been told their not the same size... the new one is a little longer.

4. The interior is shot. I plan on carpet replacement (do myself) when I
have the cabinets out. At the same time pulling all side panels, stripping
the peeling/cracked vinyl off and painting white. I don't know how to bend
the carpet around the front wheel wells though. Can we buy these pieces
already bent, ready to install??? Problem is then that I have to buy the
entire carpet set so it would match. Anyone know ??? TMI or Sewfine ???

I might go this route if I can find a color I like. The seat upholstery is
ripped/shredded. I have picked out a wonderful fabric for that and found
"hard" foam for them too. All at a great little place that I discovered in
Tempe, AZ. They stock a full line of automotive/boat/seamstress products at
reasonable prices.

5. Kayak racks... the primary reason for this van. Whitewater boating fun. I
was talking to a friend last night who told me he totaled one of his
vehicles :-(   But on a positive note he offered me his Yakima's for free.
This means I save around $200... all I have to buy is the bottom part and
rain gutter attachments.

Well that's all for now.

Sean Garrett
1981 Westy (his)
1995 Eurovan Camper (hers)
sean.garrett@asu.edu