This sounds like a job for a good samaritan and the pay-it-forward fund.
Maybe.

Dave

On Tue, Aug 31, 2010 at 6:55 PM, Detroit Bus <detroit.bus@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi list-
>
> I have an emergency situation that i'm hopeful someone in the Chicago area
> can help with.
>
> I am willing to give you, outright, my 1981 Vanagon, which I drove from
> Detroit to Chicago yesterday. 300 miles in very hot weather. Why? This
> morning, loaded with the contents of our Chicago apartment, the front brake
> lines failed and drizzled brake fluid all over the pavement. The estimate
> from Rolf's in Evanston is more than I can spend. I owe them $75 for the
> diagnosis. All you have to do is pay that and the vehicle is yours, as
> such:
>
> So here's the deal...if someone local in Chicago on this list wants my
> Vanagon, you have to guarantee that the contents of the Vanagon (it is
> filled with furniture, bicycle, lamps, etc.) arrives in Detroit. Maybe you
> have a pickup. Maybe you own a moving company. It doesn't matter how the
> contents get to Detroit, as long as they get there, sometime in the next
> week or so. My stuff is going to Detroit, but my wife and I are heading
> west
> to California in a different vehicle. The Vanagon was supposed to spend its
> retirement in Detroit, but apparently wants to stay in Chicago.
>
> Here are the terms:
>
> You will take possession of the Vanagon at Rolf's in Evanston tomorrow
> morning by paying the $75 charge against it.
> You will remove contents and get them to my house in Detroit, without my
> assistance, or any further fee.
> You will receive a signed Illinois title in Detroit. (The vanagon is
> currently registered, with current Illinois plates through 05/11)
> This has to happen tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 9am
> You have to call me tonight at 917-881-3882. If I don't hear from anyone
> tonight I am giving the Vanagon to Rolf's for $75 to pay the bill, and we
> will rent a UHaul to move the contents.
>
> It is NOT driveable! But it will be if you replace the front lines. It is a
> great runner.
>
> It is not a good looking Vanagon, but it has a decent engine, doesn't leak
> a
> drop of oil, and like I said it just drove from Detroit to Chicago. It also
> has a brand new clutch and a history of regular oil changes.
>
> Also has an original gas heater, nice for Chicago. This would be an ideal
> work vehicle.
>
> Please do NOT call unless you can meet the terms above without further
> conditions. I have no room or time for alternate scenarios.
>
> HELP!
> Garrick
> 917-881-3882 mobile
>
> Garrick
>
> --
> Garrick
>
>
> '63 Panel Jalousie Camper
> '81 Vanagon Transporter
>
> *****
> With fond remembrances of:
> '87 Vanagon Weekender
> '77 Beetle
> '59 Single-cab Pickup
> '67 Beetle
> '67 Kombi Bus
> '76 Camper Bus
>