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Subject:Re: HELP! van broke on I80 trAveling East (update)
From:Ryan Johnson
Date:Thu, 1 Jul 2010 21:27:21 -0600

Try *Blazer* Automotive in Englewood, 303-722-3032.  I haven't used them
myself, as I am up in the mountains.  People on The Samba forum rave about
them.  Also, check out
http://www.roadhaus.com/shops_search_map.php?state_id=6

Good luck on getting her fixed.  Keep us updated.

Ryan

On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 8:56 PM, Kevin <Kevin@onshakyground.com> wrote:

> We saw something incredible happen in the way folks
>  from this list come to our aid. We would like to thank
> everyone from this list who had a hand in helping us
> out. We contacted Utah Imports first thing this
> morning. Not only were they expecting us, they were
> prepared to install the new starter once we arrived .
> They got us
> back on the road quickly.
> Unfortunately we got down the road and the problem
> returned. We can't get it to crank the starter, hot or
> cold (only push starting )  We hate to impose on the
> already fantastic generosity, but we will  be in the
> Denver area in Friday morning.  If anyone can help
> with a shop to help resolve, we would surely welcome
> the help.
>
> Thank you all again for your kindness. We have
> limited Internet access,
> Mostly email
>
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Kevin <Kevin@ONSHAKYGROUND.COM>
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:53:06 -0700
> > Subject: HELP! van broke on I80 trAveling East
> >
> > > We are traveling East on I80 from Ca to Denver.
> > It's the first day on
> > > our vacation and the
> > > starter went out on our 87 Synco, we are in
> despite
> > need of an repair
> > > shop who can
> > > replace the starter . We will be near Salt lake on
> > Thursday then
> > > Wyoming  all along 80  to
> > > Denver on Friday. Anyone who can help with the
> > name and number of a
> > > resource that can
> > > help would be appreciated immensely and
> possibly
> > save our trip.
>

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