"Why not go to a newer Eurovan rather than creating a
bastard vehicle that
only a Vanagon Extremist would own."

"Vanagon Extremist" well i guess thats me!!!

Phil, Vanagon Extremist
84' Westy Bastard Tiico "Millenium Falcon"
60' Morris Mini rally car1340CC
84' Westfalia Wolfsburg edition--FOR SALE-FOR SALE-SE
VENDE!!!!!!(Florida)
AC, PS, 4spd. Super clean interior, Captains chairs,
Rare removeable center bench seat for 6 passenger
capability. Body has some rusty seams
Rolling Chassis-(Has NO engine)-Perfect for a
conversion project!!! Tiico? Subaru?

--- Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote:
> It seems like a lot of trouble and expense to hang
> onto an old shell. Why
> not go to a newer Eurovan rather than creating a
> bastard vehicle that
> only a Vanagon Extremist would own.
> I've met a lot of Eurovan owners in campogrounds
> that are retired folks
> and they buy their vans with extended warranties and
> are free to go
> wherever they want.
> They all seem contented with power steering, power
> windows, Air
> conditioning, power lift Pop-top, roll out side
> canopy.
> Many pull small trailers for additional camping gear
> and carry mini bikes
> or bicycles with them.
> Maintenance and repairs are never in their
> discussions of Van ownership
> ....... they're just looking forward to their next
> destination.
> If you're a seasoned mechanic and just love the
> challenge of the engine
> swap and are confident taking one of these
> conversion vehicles on the
> road, then I say go for it. You can still expect
> every vehicle newer than
> ten years to out-run you around town and on the
> highway.
> My owners manual says Vanagon on the cover and my
> repair manual says
> Vanagon on the cover, I know what I've got and I'm
> satisfied with the
> Vanagon as the factory shipped it. When this changes
> I'll get another
> vehicle.
>
> Stan Wilder
> 83 Air Cooled Westfalia
>
> On Tue, 5 Mar 2002 09:35:04 -0600 Andy Yarnell
> <Andrew.Yarnell@KIMLEY-HORN.COM> writes:
> > I too have been looking at a lot of conversions. I
> would love to
> > have
> > VR6 in a Vanagon. I have not been able to find a
> kit to accomplish
> > it,
> > so a lot of custom work would have to be done.
> Have you seen the
> > blue
> > Vanagon with the VR6 from Europe?
> >
>
<http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm>
> >
>
http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm
> >
> > It looks like the VR6 sits just below the stock
> lid. The web page
> > does
> > not go into very much detail as to what was done
> to make this
> > transplant
> > happen, but I am very curious how it all come
> together, and man, it
> > looks clean, "from the factory".
> >
> > I am still looking for my first Vanagon; one that
> is a prime
> > candidate
> > for a conversion. What I am finding is the Vans
> that are prime
> > candidates, are generally in poor condition all
> around...but I am
> > still
> > looking, and confident something will come my way.
> >
> > Good Luck
> >
> > Andy
> > Denver, CO
> >
>
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> > ---------------------------------
> > Original Message:
> >
> > Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 23:17:38 -0600
> > From: "Smola, Tony" <TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM>
> > Subject: looking for a CA smog legal conversion
> that is a clean
> > install
> >
> > I've been looking at everyones pictures of their
> > conversions......not
> > really
> > a clean install...although I commend the effort
> > The closest clean install appears to be the Tiico
> South
> > African......but
> > I
> > would like either a 1.8T or a VR6, but does the
> VR6 fit under the
> > lid?....looking for broad torque and firm
> horsepower band, would
> > eventually
> > install a 5 spd w/ 0.71 fifth overdrive.
> > Or should I bump the wasserboxer up in
> displacement and compression
> > ratio
> > and keep it somewhat stock....hmmmm....no 5 spd w.
> this one
> >
> >
> > Malibu Tony 1.9L 5 degrees BTDC
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>
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