I just dropped $2600 to fix the engine on my '89.

The string discussing the possible new camper brought up an interesting point.  They won't be making the same camper that we are used to in the future so you have a few options:
-drop the $$ on your current van
-sell it and buy another vanagon based camper
-sell it and buy a Eurovan camper
-sell out and buy a RV

When the rust on my van starts to get serious, I will spend the money to have a professional body shop do the work.  I probably have 3-4 years before I have to worry though.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Brian T." <nobleman36@YAHOO.COM>
Date:         Fri, 5 Sep 2003 11:53:24 -0700
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:      Friday opinions

> Hiya...
>
> 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?
>
> (am secretly plotting to find/buy a standard syncro
> and make a stealth camper)
>
> Brian
>
>
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