On 2/3/06, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:
>
> Jim,
>
> If you like the vehicle, hang onto it and have the whole thing rebuilt -
> body and engine. Reason being, if you take that approach then you have
> the situation of dealing with the "Demons you know vs the Demons you
> don't!" I much prefer the former.

I think this is probably the most important point when it comes to these
things. For the money I've put into my money-sucker I could've bought one
that LOOKS better, but I think the value of knowing EXACTLY what's been
fixed and when is worth a lot more. The utter confidence I have in the
mechanicals is based entirely on the fact that I've replaced every piece
that even looked funny, and tightened every nut, bolt, and clamp with my own
two bloody-knuckled hands.

Just a thought - my vanagon is permanent. Don't ever expect to dispose
> of it. Suits me perfect. I told my kids when I've run my race, strap me
> in the seat of the Vanagon, and roll it and me into the hole!
>

Yep. The valet parking guys where I work are constantly asking me when I'm
going to sell them my Vanagon. I laugh and tell them "sorry, I plan to be
BURIED in this box".

--
John Bange
'90 Vanagon - "Geldsauger"