On Aug 28, 2004, at 9:59 AM, ' ' wrote:

> Jim,
> So, your from your standpoint, any improvements and/ or update to the
> Vanagon are taboo, and are a value robbing item's?

I just re-read my post for references to taboos and stands against 
improvements or making life easier, and found none. I've done lots of 
things like that to lots of cars. I have simply gone out of my way to 
keep this car original. I complimented you on your intelligent solution 
to the problem. I don't have a problem with your solution.  I used a 
jigsaw to cut a hole in the deck of a 69 van years ago to get to the 
gas tank sender unit, mainly because I had no facility to pull the 
tank. I imagine several owners have thanked me for the nice job I did.

Jim

> There are volumes of updates to Vanagon's to make one's life easier and
> the vehicle more efficient.
> I have found many worthwhile idea's and "making life easier in your
> Vanagon" on this list as well as other's.
> For your pleasure go to Allistair Bells web page.
> I found many updates there from many folks who have decided to make 
> life
> better in their vehicles of choice.
> And some good one's there are.
> I highly doubt that a concealed brass ball valve to eliminate heat in
> the interior of anyone's Van would be a detriment to the vehicles
> overall resale value.
> In a matter of fact I believe that the new owner if you sold your's
> would more than likely thank you for being so thoughtful.
> Possibly even blow you a kiss.
>
> RC
>
>
> E-mail message
>
> felder@KNOLOGY.NET(Jim�Felder) Date:
> Subject: Re: Replaced that heater valve today!
>
> After owning the car from new, through 190,000 miles, I have managed to
> keep everything "stock" and original. I have no doubt that an
> installation such is this is not a smarter way to go, but in the end I
> think the car is worth more ($20, maybe?) if it's kept original.
> Just my thought.
> Jim
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