Cool.
That way I imagine when I want to put a "big brake" kit on it may be
cheaper.

Neil.

On 11/27/07, Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hey Neil, if your '85 has the cast lower control arms, I'd say keep 'em.
> That's a good upgrade and not too hard to do.
>
>
> On Nov 27, 2007 4:45 PM, Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Chris --- you have to try camping in your van --- you'll love it and
> then
> > understand the need for all those cabinets ---- hundreds of listees
> can't
> > be
> > wrong :-)
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Doug
> >
> >
> > On 11/25/07, JordanVw@aol.com <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > In a message dated 11/24/07 6:58:44 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> > > gfs@SCATTERCREEK.COM writes:
> > >
> > >
> > > > I'm thinking of selling my '84 to go toward a newer one.  What's an
> > > > average price for an '84 with burgundy/white paint scheme,
> aftermarket
> > > > a/c, tan vinyl interior?  I've kept it pretty nice, added a tach
> stuff
> > > > like that.  Nothing wrong with it except age.  Just looking for
> > > > suggestions on values/prices to ask.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Gregory Smith
> > > > Olympia, WA
> > > > '84 Vanagon
> > > >
> > >
> > > from your description, it sounds like just a 7 passenger vanagon.
> > > whats it worth?  $500-$1500, if that, especially since its the base
> > model
> > > w/
> > > vinyl non-armrest seats..
> > >
> > > sad to say, but thats reality.   your almost better off parting out
> out
> > if
> > > you want to get any money out of it.  i had a guy offer me a running,
> > > inspected,
> > > '84 GL passenger vanagon for $600 and i passed on it...
> > >
> > > the only vanagons that are worth decent money are the syncros and late
> > > model
> > > campers..
> > >
> > > that being said, my own personal driver is a '84 passenger van and i
> > love
> > > it,
> > > i wouldnt want a camper..all those cabinets in the way that i would
> > never
> > > use..
> > >
> > > good luck w/ your sale tho.. i'd start at $1500 and let someone talk
> you
> > > down.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > **************************************
> > > Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest
> > > products.
> > >
> > > (
> > http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001
> )
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > http://www.dougalcock.com
> >
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
> 1984 Vanagon GL
> 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
> Crescent Beach, BC
> www.crescentbeachguitar.com
> http://subyjake.googlepages.com/
>

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