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Subject:Re: New Guy needs info, thanks
From:Kent Mitchell
Date:Wed, 31 Jul 2002 19:15:30 -0700

Thanks for the info, muchas bueno....  It gives me a
starting point...

--- Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote:
> Vanagons 80-91 come in the L, GL and after 84 the
> Wolfsburg editions.
> The 80-83 L series has basic vinyl door panels,
> seats etc.
> The 80-84 GL series have upgraded fabric in various
> configurations on
> door panel etc. The first padded dashes appeared in
> the 85 and up models.
> The Vanagon body style was produced from 1980 - 83
> 2000cc air (Air
> Cooled) through 83.5 - 1991 (1.9 then 2.1 Water
> Cooled)
> The Wolfsburg Editions have the highest quality
> fabrics in the interiors
> and often have fiberglass bumpers, upgraded
> headlight packages.
> In addition there are various seating arrangements
> that can include two
> rear facing passenger armchair seats. Drop down game
> tables. Portable 12v
> refrigerators.
> You just got to shop around until you find one that
> you can't live
> without.
> No matter what year you buy, don't count on the Air
> Conditioning system
> to work for long.
> Waser boxer engines are about $3500.00 on a pallet.
> Air Cooled engines are about $1800.00 on a pallet.
> Get ready for a big blast in response:
> I say "never buy a Water Cooled, stick to Air
> Cooled",
> the other side is going to say "Water cooled get a
> bad rap but are
> actually great."
>
> Stan Wilder
> 83 Westfalia Air Cooled
>
> On Wed, 31 Jul 2002 16:41:06 -0700 Kent Mitchell
> <kentmitchell1961@YAHOO.COM> writes:
> > Hey Folkes,
> >
> > I am in the market for a Vanagon and am wondering
> what
> > the different types are.  Like, what is the
> difference
> > between a GL and a regular one, or a weekender and
> a
> > Westy, ect.....
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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> >
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Kent Mitchell

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