Yes!  You missed the 'stock' part. ;-)

On 3/20/09, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:
> - Mudflaps all around
> - Synco 4WD conversion
> - Add power steering
> - Add power mirrors
> - Add power doorlocks
> - Add power windows
> - Add rear wiper/ washer
> - Add rear hatch deflector
> - Add pop-top assist
> - Add roof/ canoe rack
> - Add rear spare-tire carrier
> - Add bully-bars front and rear
> - Add alarm system
> - Add auto-start
> - Add additional propane tank
> - Add gray-water tank
> - Porta-potty
> - Add rear hatch tent with sun shower
> - Add propane heater vented to outside
> - Add canopy/ awning
> - Add door window screens
> - Add air conditioning
> - Add auxiliary battery/ relay
> - Add LED lighting
> - Add passenger door map pocket
> - Add laptop front table
> - Add rear view camera
> - Add large inverter hard-wired to aux battery
> - Add memory-foam mattress topper
> - Add BZ shelf
> - Add stove grill
> - Add fog-lights
> - Add extra/ louder horns
> - Add solar
> - Add canvas rainfly
> - Add skylight vent fan
> - Add rear hatch-lock extender
>
> Anything I've missed?
>
> Mike B.
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: Roland
>   To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>   Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 12:10 PM
>   Subject: List of mods that keep the Vanagon stock
>
>
>   Hello folks, kind of Frydey thing.  Earlier this week I saw a comment that
>   suggested that the highest value resale cars, including Vanagons, are
> those
>   which are stock, clean, everything works, and no visible or functional
> signs
>   of wear or damage.
>
>   So, I figured I'd surface a list of modifications or enhancements to a
> stock
>   Vanagon that are desirable, may even increase it's value, yet retain a
> view
>   by the buyer that it is a stock vehicle (in good repair, everything works,
>   etc.).  Yes, limited to the GLs, the same list of Westys might be way
>   different and longer.
>   - Vanagon syndrome dongle
>   - 15" wheels or larger with superior and qualified tires.
>   - Brighter headlights
>   - Transmission 3/4 slider repaired with new part
>   - New stereo / speakers.
>   - Tinted windows
>   - Steering wheel cover
>   - 3 point seat belts for the rear seat
>   - Cup holders in the rear
>   - Grab handle on drivers side
>   - WBX upgrade like GoWesty's
>
>   A couple of possibly controversial ones:
>   - jump seats in place of the middle seats.
>   - peace sign on rear window :)
>
>   Notice that engine conversion are absolutely not on the list, I think that
>   the buyer who will pay a premium for a stock Vanagon will see any engine
>   converion as a risk that reduces the price of the vehicle.
>
>   So, again, the purpose of the email is to see what is missing, what other
>   upgades from bone stock will retain the "stock" nature of a used Vanagon?
>   All comments welcome, I probably missed a few dozen items, hope to see
> some
>   good answers!
>
>   Roland
>

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