On Fri, 5 Sep 2003, Brian T. wrote:

> I am looking to get opinions here.  What would you pay
> to fix your Westy?  I have rust through in a couple of
> spots on my 85' weekender and am contemplating my
> options.  The areas are around the lower windshield
> and starboard rear fender lip.
>
> I'm figuring 3K or so to properly fix and paint,
> anything beyond wouldn't be cost effective.
>
> What do you all think?

Depends on where you live.  If there are rust-free Vanagons available in
your area, I'd think hard about buying one with a good body and a bad
engine and swapping pieces to make one good van.  It partly depends on how
much effort you've put into customizing your current van, of course.

Essentially, what I'm saying is, figure out what it would cost you to
replace the van with one that doesn't have the same problem.  Then figure
out if the repair will cost more in money and time.

David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 Diesel Westfalia
'94 Honda Civic Si