For producing your own fuel especially to operate a business he should be
very low key. At some point it is probably taxable.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Robert Stevens
Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 12:20 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: [Syncro] Stranded World Travelers

On May 5, 2012, at 10:07 PM, Jim Arnott wrote:

> From Karl M on Facebook:
>
> Stranded world travelers in Moab UT - need a '96-'99 TDI engine nearby
> and someone to install. All leads appreciated.
>
> World travelers, Rainer and Brigitte. Syncro 16" custom camper, mTDI
> setup.
I am in Moab a LOT, and have never come across a "shop" that does anything
with/to vanagons. In fact, one man who lives there had a man who lives in
L.A.
drive to Moab, and do an engine conversion for him in Moab.

My suggestion to Karl (Face Book posting) was to have this man contact
Jesse, whom owns Coyote Shuttle. Jesse has a fleet of Vanagons and VW Buses
that he uses in his business: http://coyoteshuttle.com/home/ Surf around
that site a little, he has fun stuff to look at.
He is in the process of converting all his rigs to diesel as he is "the man"
in Moab for his bio-diesel "refinery":
https://picasaweb.google.com/mtbiker62/JesseSBioFuelRefinery#573142634735658
3074
He does all his own maintenance on his vans, and in fact has built the 2
"stretch" vans (they hold 15 people and bikes) and all his engine repair,
conversion, etc.
But, he probably won't like that I've "outed" him, but he is a very good
hearted man and would probably help this man with his Syncro problem, and
even know where to find a motor.
Can you imagine having a business where you drive numerous vehicles as your
primary source of business, and not having to pay one cent for fuel?
He gets all his "product" free.

Bob