Hi

Thanks for all the feedback.  

I'm learning that Ontario and rust have a pretty tight relationship.

Concern with buying out west is travelling to find out the seller has misrepresented the vehicle.

Jason

On 2013-06-18, at 9:06 PM, Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:

> Welcome to the list.  I'm just past Kitchener if you are ever in the area.
> 
> Keep your eyes open for a good van - wait and you will find the right one.  Be prepared to drive/fly south for a rust free one.   Even the "rust free" ones here are rusty.  If it's been resprayed recently - ask for before pics.   If it was in Ontario for it's whole life - it will be rusty, and it WILL come back. 
> 
> Our 83 Westy came from a list member.  It was a great buy and originally a California van.  I can't believe how much cleaner it is than a local one.  So be prepared to travel! 
> 
> Cheers and welcome,
> 
> Jason
> 
> 
> On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 11:40 AM, Jason Ellsmere <j@beaus.ca> wrote:
>> Hello All
>> 
>> My name is Jason and I'm new to the list.  Have owned a 65 bus and I'm now looking at entering the world of Vanagons.
>> 
>> I'm looking for a 2wd 86-91Westy in good shape.  Willing to pay fair price and prefer rust free original paint (who doesn't).  I'm in Toronto but willing to travel a bit for the right one.
>> 
>> Also looking for recommendations for places to look besides kijiji, craigslist and auto trader.
>> 
>> Thanks
>> Jason Ellsmere
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