Try this place for the water tank key:
    http://www.steveslockshop.com/
where are you in the southwest?

Jerry in Arizona

----- Original Message -----
From: "Skip Emmert-Keaton" <skip@SKIPEMMERT.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, November 04, 2003 12:35 PM
Subject: Re: vanagon Digest - 3 Nov 2003 to 4 Nov 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1061)

> I just bought my first Westy, a 1980 with 80K original miles.  Since the
> most complicated piece of camping equipment I've ever owned is a tent, wish
> me luck.  I'll do some reading here hopefully before I do something stupid.
>
> I know I have three immediate tasks for the van:
>
> 1) the key to the water tank is missing.  Will a locksmith be able to set me
> up or do I need to replace the cap somehow?  About how much should I plan on
> spending?
>
> 2) the boots at the ends of the steering arm are torn.  How much trouble are
> they to change and are there any special tricks I should know about?
>
> 3) finding a gathering of Westys in Southwest to meet.  Are there any events
> or clubs in the Southwest?
>
> Thanks for the help and we're looking forward to meeting y'all.
>
> Skip Emmert-Keaton
> 1980 Westfalia