Folks,

 

Mr. Squirrel has, perhaps indivertibly :-), revealed my directional error in
this message.  

 

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I know you said Eastern Oregon, but I wondered if wetside folk consider
Central Oregon (like, Bend) to be "eastern."  Would Bend be on the planned
route?

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I meant to write WESTERN Washington and Oregon (not eastern). 

 

Yes, I will be passing through Bend OR on the southbound leg however I
wasn't firm on my northbound route and believe there may be more folks along
the WESTERN side of Oregon (larger population?) that may want item delivered
thus I will most likely be returning to WA VIA I-5.  More will be revealed
in the next few weeks and I'll post the particulars when I have more
information.

 

Sorry for the confusion,

 

Andrew

 

 

CORRECTED!

 

> Attention western Oregon, western Washington and British 

> Columbia/western Canada Vanagon, Westfalia and Transporter Enthusiasts!

> 

>  

> 

> I will be driving from the Seattle area to The Van Caf� in Santa Cruz 

> California to personally pick up some large and heavy Vanagon parts 

> that I need for a Westy restoration I'm working on.  I will be 

> departing from the Seattle area on Monday, November 16th and will 

> return to the Seattle area on Friday November 20th.

> 

>  

> 

> I will have room in my truck for additional Van Caf� items and I'm 

> willing to transport additional larger/heavy items for a modest fee to 

> help offset my expenses and to assist other "enthusiasts" will the 

> high cost of shipping large/heavy items.  I'm really trying to limit 

> this offer to the large and heavy items BUT if you want a few smaller 

> items in addition to a large/heavy item, I'll be happy to deliver smaller
items at the same time.

> 

>  

> 

> I believe that a reasonable "formula" to determine a fair and 

> reasonable cost for shipping large items may be approximately 1/3 of 

> regular costs.  As an example, if a set a BIG BUMPERS might normally 

> cost $235 to truck to the Seattle area, I will pick up and deliver to 

> the Seattle area for $75.  And of course, cost will vary upon size, 

> weight and location.  This is definitely NOT a "for profit" trip; please
do the math!

> 

>  

> 

> Ideally, actual delivery will be to a mutually convenient location so 

> I don't have to spend an entire day driving around looking for your 

> house (yes, I know, there's a Vanagon in the driveway!).  I am also 

> willing to have items picked up at my house on Bainbridge Island or my 

> workshop in Suquamish but remember there will be a ferry ride to 

> consider.  Depending upon response and additional cost, it may be 

> possible for me to deliver Canadian "enthusiasts" items to Blaine WA.

> 

>  

> 

> If you have been on the fence about ordering a set of Van Caf� BIG 

> BUMPERS, 15" or 16" wheels and tires, a SA grill kit, or other large 

> and heavy item, NOW may be the time to order and save a considerable 

> amount of green on shipping.

> 

>  

> 

> IMPORTANT!!  The good folks at The Van Caf� will be directly 

> cooperating in this venture.  Please CALL IN or E-MAIL your Van Caf� order
to ensure that

> your order will be processed as part of this special shipping offer.
Also

> keep an eye out for the Van Caf� monthly news letter and monthly specials.

> 

>  

> 

> If you need to get your tired transmission from the Seattle area to 

> Bend OR for rebuilding, I will be passing through Bend on the 

> southbound leg of my trip.  I may even be able to pick up items in 

> Bend OR on the northbound leg, depending upon actual demand.

> 

>  

> 

> Spouses of Vanagon, Westfalia, and Transporter Enthusiast�  If you're 

> planning to give your SO some Van Caf� bling this Christmas but don't 

> want them to discover those bumpers or wheels hidden in the front hall 

> closet; I will store your large/heavy items until the week before
Christmas but you

> will need to pick up at my Suquamish location.   

> 

>  

> 

> Questions?  Please e-mail me at campahvan@...  For questions about Van 

> Caf� items and shipping costs contact sales@... or call them at

> 831-426-1244

> 

>  

> 

>  

> 

> Thanks for your attention regarding this matter.

> 

>  

> 

> Andrew Martin

> 

> Bainbridge Island WA

> 

> 1985 Vanagon Westfalia

> 

> 1985 Transporter single cab 1.6L TD

> 

> 1987 Westfalia Weekender (the new project!)