Where does one look for such a product?

Larry
sonofed@karmannghia.org
www.ghiatwins.homestead.com
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On Fri, 9 Jul 2004, Jim Kennedy wrote:

> Nic:
>
> I can assist with one question - cruise control.  I just recently installed
> a universal Audiovox cruise in my '87 GL and it is  t e r r i f i c !  The
> install took a total of about 12 hrs.  The only pain is splicing in a longer
> lead to reach all the way (and carefully keeping track of the correct
> wires), then nicely routing the cable through the car.  When you get to it,
> contact me and we could discuss in detail.  This cruise control holds the
> speed spot-on, including moderate hills.
>
> Jim Kennedy
> San Diego
> '87 GL
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Nic Pottier [mailto:nicpottier@GMAIL.COM]
> Sent: Friday, July 09, 2004 4:39 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Buying advice.. weekender
>
>
> Hi Everyone..
>
> I'm in the market to buy a Vanagon Weekender.  I've always loved these
> vans, and my lifestyle would really appreciate having a comfortable
> bed and car camping vehicle.  I do a lot of rock and alpine climbing,
> backcountry skiing and mountain biking throughout the year and this
> usually involves me driving someplace for the weekend, staying
> overnight then coming back.
>
> I like the idea of a weekender because it's less to go wrong, and it
> seems like I could cook just as easily with a coleman inside.  The
> main draw is the storage space, pop top so I can stand inside and a
> comfy bed.
>
> Now the questions:
>    1) I am thinking of purchasing an 86+, mostly because it seems like
> a Subaru conversion is a little easier on these.  Although I hope to
> buy a van that doesn't require a new engine immediately, I do plan on
> doing a conversion for the power / fuel economy / power when the time
> comes.  I also plan on taking this on myself, so anything I can do
> before hand to make it easier would be nice.  It also seems like the
> 2.1L might last a bit longer before needing replacement.  Is holding
> out for an 86+ a worthy goal?
>
>   2) Can cruise control be added to a van without it?  It doesn't seem
> like a common option, but something I would really miss on the long
> drives I take.
>
>   3) What should I plan on spending for a van in decent condition in
> the Pacific NW?
>
>   4) Finally, if there's anything specific I should know about the
> weekenders or vanagons in general, feel free to pass it on my way.
>
> An '85 Wolfsburg Weekender with 136k miles is in the paper for $4,800.
>  Apparently in good shape and has had many things replaced recently.
> Is this fair / low / high?
>
> Thank you all, I've done a lot of reading through the archives so hope
> none of these are terribly common questions..
>
> -Nic
>