Ok, I haven't read the whole thread, but I was
wondering.. how much would it cost to have the kits
made up by a machine shop?
all you need is a plate the right thickness, cut to
size, with 3 holes drilled. add a lever machined down
one end, drilled and tapped in another, a few off the
shelf bolts and nuts, and viola! one short shift kit
for a Vanagon!
ssems like if 20 or more kits were made, we could
probably get them done for about 30 bucks apiece..

 Just a thought...

  Percy.

--- James V <tornadored@EARTHLINK.NET> wrote:
> OKAY,
>
> I think the first thing to keep in mind, as some
> have pointed out, is that
> the shift kits may not be back in production yet...
> So, there's no definite
> time frame at the moment.
>
> So far, I've counted about 25 potential units wanted
> (includes some p-mails
> that I've received).  I will go to GB tomorrow and
> see if they're even open
> to the idea and what kind of discounts might be
> possible (w/ out revealing
> our numbers just yet).  A couple of people have
> mentioned that they would
> pay $50 for the complete kit.  33% off seems really
> optimistic to me,
> without a huge qty, but we'll try.
>
> If this is a go, then I think the simplest/most
> efficient way to do this for
> ALL PARTIES is if I collected the money, picked them
> up, and shipped them
> out.  And I think(?) that means we pay sales tax,
> even if they are paid for
> buy an out-of-stater.   If they are first shipped
> out of state to avoid tax,
> that ads another [possibly inflated]
> shipping/packaging charge,  wait time,
> and another party GB has to deal with.  But if
> listers would rather do that,
> then that's OK too.
>
> I think if/when we get pricing, THEN people can
> start officially signing up
> for EXACTLY the parts they want (you also have to
> consider fitment to your
> van).  Check http://www.geneberg.com/shftrspg18.htm
> for info.
>
> Until then, let's continue the rough head count.  It
> has been well-suggested
> that we take this off-list to reduce the clutter.
> At the same, time, I'd
> like to keep the frenzy alive to keep attracting
> customers... And
> peer-pressuring the weak into submission ;)  So, if
> you haven't already done
> so, post to the list or, if you prefer, p-mail me:
>
> tornadored@earthlink.net
>
> I will set up a web page at that will show the names
> (I'll leave out emails)
> of all parties interested:
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~tornadored/berg/
>
> LASTLY, I'm getting a lot of kind offers to help
> organize/ship/collect
> names/take payments/etc.  I'm very appreciative.
> But to keep it simple and
> prevent confusion, let's just hold off and I'll take
> care of things.  If you
> have additional suggestions, by all means let me
> know.
>
> Thanks,
>
> James V
> 90 Carat

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