I'd be glad to check out Seattle/Kitsap vehicles. I'm from your neck of the woods (St. Catharines) and dragged my rusty VW's out to the west coast just so I could feel more at home...

Angus

Angus Gordon
Bainbridge Island WA

On Jun 18, 2013, at 9:13 PM, Jason Ellsmere <j@BEAUS.CA> wrote:

> 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
>>