How big a project do you want to take on?  You can convert it to a WBX with a donor parts vehicle.  The Tec Shop here in Seattle does Bostig/Zetec conversions on these as well.  It's all about the condition of the van and the price, and how much work/time/money you want to put into it. 

Stuart

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Harry Hoffman
Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 12:25 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Thoughts on buying a 82 air-cooled westy?

Hi All,
Was wondering if there are any major gotchas with the 82 west that are worth knowing about?
 I'm thinking of upgrading to a westy b/c the family has grown.

Cheers,
 Harry