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Subject:Re: '84 Westy FS on CL in VA
From:J Stewart
Date:Mon, 9 Jan 2012 01:28:40 +0000

Geez, guys, so negative! As the owner of an '85 Weekender, I kinda liked the interior on this one. The Weekender is my third Vanagon Westy, two prior were full campers and I never used the fridge, used the stove maybe twice. Did use the sink from time to time, mostly for my contact lenses if the camp ground bathroom was skanky! I like the extra space. Jeff Stewart ----- Original Message -----
> On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 1:51 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > He says:
> >
> > Factory 'kitchen' has been removed. Because it was stupid...Who
> > needs
> > a fridge that can only hold a 6 pack and what are you going to do
> > with 8 sugar cube sized ice cubes.
> >
> > and then:
> >
> > Modifications:
> > New floor. Vinyl professionally installed, carpet removed. The first
> > time you spill the cooler you'll understand why this was a good
> > idea.
> >
> > Hmmm, I can get a lot more than a 6pack in my fridge and like that
> > my
> > food doesn't end up all wet and I never have to find ice and never
> > have to worry about "spill the cooler." To each his own... glad he
> > at least saved all the parts. I guess he thinks his modifications
> > are a good selling point for a prospective buyer.
> >
> I think he must think he's improved the Van by making it less useful
> (most
> Westie buyers seem to buy them because they ARE complete campers with
> kitchens, fridges and sinks and water systems) I'd guess he will be
> waiting a while to find a buyer who wants a fixed-down Westie with a
> stock
> motor at that price....but then I am surprised at what appeals to some
> folks.
> Don Hanson
> >
> > Edward
> >