John
I passed up a autotranny last weekend that could have been had cheap. Do you
want me
to call and see if its still available. I know shipping would be expensive
but might be worth it in the end.

Bill

On Thu, Nov 5, 2009 at 5:38 PM, John Rodgers <inua@charter.net> wrote:

> Today, courtesy Unca Joel Walker - I put the last of three Vanagons into
> the stable..
>
> I now have, own, possess, hold - THREE Vanagons:
>
> 1: 1988 GL - Red - 7 Pass. Daily Driver in full service - everything
> works that's essential (no AC)
> 2:  1988 GL - Dove Blue - Manual - 6 pass plus driver. Middle seating.
> (project vehicle)
> 3: 1990 Carat - Dark Blue - Automatic 6 pass plus driver. Has two rear
> facing jump seats. (project vehicle)
>
> The two blue vans are in pretty good shape body wise. Some heavy clean
> up needs doing - inside and out - and then they will look pretty good.
> No damage at all. Just a little road rash in a spot or two. The engines
> were running when parked, and the Dove Blue one  has clean oil and new
> filter - apparently installed when parked. Dunno about the Dark Carat.
> Trannies in both are toast. Must be rebuilt. I'm thinking of tackling
> the automatic my self but have not resolved the issue of the
> differential rebuild yet.
>
> This is going to take a while, but when done - they should be sweet.
>
> I am an artist and potter - and do a lot of art shows. My plan is to 1)
> keep the red van as my daily driver. Haul clay, glaze materials, kiln
> bricks, ect, etc, etc - Lumber, plywood, etc. and 2) use the Dove Blue
> as my show van -ie, keep it loaded with my display tents, shelving, etc,
> and pots. Drive to shows with this. Keep inventory stored in there until
> ready to sell. and 3) use the Dark Blue van for tourings.
>
> It should be fun.
>
> --
> John Rodgers
> Clayartist and Moldmaker
> 88'GL VW Bus Driver
> Chelsea, AL
> Http://www.moldhaus.com <http://www.moldhaus.com/>
>