Hi Stuart,

I'm one of those new folks. I found the GoWesty's site has a helpful
article that explains some differences. Since you're intent on
replacing the WBX the mechanicals will be less interesting in
difference from 1985 to 1991 than the interior fit and finish as well
as option packages like power locks, windows, etc.

http://gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=54

I bought an '89 from a list member and couldn't be happier. Well,
maybe if we named her.

Cheers,
Peter

On Monday, March 15, 2010, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello to the old timers (like me) and to those who have joined since I left
> the list!
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> After selling my '84 Westy back in 2005 and purchasing a '97 EVC that I sold
> last year, I'm thinking about purchasing a late model Vanagon Westy.  The
> '84 was a poor driver (not to mention three engine replacements), and the
> EVC was a poor camper compared to the Westy, and a money pit to boot.
>
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> I checked the "articles" section of Vanagon.com and found that Jim Davis'
> Model Year Summaries are "not available:"
> http://www.vanagon.com/info/years/full-campers.htm
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> Maybe someone can fix this.  The main reasons I sold the '84 were it had no
> power steering along small brakes and tires.  I would only consider an '86
> or newer into which I would put a Subaru engine.  I'll never put up with a
> waterboxer again!
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> It would be helpful if I could find out what features were added as the
> Vanagon Westy went through its lifecycle.
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> Thanks for any info!
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> Stuart MacMillan
>
> Former owner of a '68 Westy I converted to a high top, an '84 Westy, and a
> '97 EVC
>
> Now vanless in Seattle
>