does this count...
get an 85 Advenurewagon,
remove the broken, busted,  and leaking too-cramped anyway camping interior,
put in a rear Z bed, and matching rear cushion.
and install Bilstien HD shocks, 15 inch steel South African wheels, michelin
agilles 205/65 R15C tires,..
the Bus Depot single round  Euro headllights ...a rebuil trans, a rebult 2.1
wbxr engine, and  running on 1.9 Digijet fuel injection. ( but 2.1 exhuast,
throttle body, intake runners )

 Makes one fine goes-very-smooth through the air Vanagon ....and it's
unusually quiet inside going down the road.
Those BD headlights..
those are for sure one of the best upgrades and bang for the buck you'll
find for an accessory for vanagons.

oh ..and LED tail light bulbs, and LED rear side marker lights.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Rocket J Squirrel" <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2011 5:10 PM
Subject: What's the best thing you've ever done to your Vanagon?

> Engine upgrade? Floor mats? New refrigerator? Tie-died curtains?
>
> What modification, upgrade, change of decor, or "other," has given you
> the most pleasure?
>
> -- RJS