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Subject:Re: FS 89 Westy $7500 OBO !
From:Vanagon Man
Date:Wed, 24 Mar 2004 13:24:22 -0500

If that local mechanic is "back from the dead" I would stay
clear.................

Adam P
Charleston,SC     Coburn, WV
81  Westy "The Brick "
70 Single Cab "Whitey"
74 Beetle "Ol Yeller"
73 Transporter (STILL at paint shop)
1988 Vanagon Wolfsburg
1976 Transporter (New CA bus)
1974 412 "Goldmember"
Used Vanagon Parts for sale (mostly aircooled)
----- Original Message -----
From: "MICHAEL POPE" <raskayamon@MSN.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 12:14 PM
Subject: [VANAGON] FS 89 Westy $7500 OBO !

> Hey volks,
>
> Well it looks like we did not replace the radiator in time( knew it was
> clogged, it has been a rough winter). Well new radiator is in but it
appears
> the head gaskets have an internal leak. Overflowing at high speed.
>
> We have almost $13,000 invested in this Westy with receipts! This is the
1st
> winter it has ever been driven, it was always garaged. No RUST, rubber
> undercoating still in place. She is Titian Red w/ grey stripe- man trans/
> ac/ power mirrors. Interior and exterior in excellent condition.Tent has
no
> rips or stains..
>
> Many new parts have been put on-alternator,clutch, NEW heads, rear brakes,
> shocks, Nokian Hakkas 195/75/14. etc
>
> Local mech will charge $350 + PARTS TO REPLACE GASKETS. We just don't have
> any more $$ to spend on her. Fixer -upper house in dire need of repair.
>
> P-mail or call for more info..828-626-4304
>
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