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Subject:Re: Vanagon Repair classes
From:Eric Wunrow
Date:Sun, 16 Nov 2014 13:25:21 -0800

No, I insist we use MY van!

Kidding, great idea� sign me up!

 Eric
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On Nov 16, 2014, at 11:16 AM, Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM> wrote:

> Love it. We can use my van. 
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On Nov 16, 2014, at 1:32 PM, Stan Shapiro <mail@STANSHAPIRO.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> I am a newbie Westy owner, with minimal mechanical skills.   I have been
>> impressed with the knowledge and expertise on this site.   I wonder if there
>> is any way to pass some of this knowledge along to the newbies.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> How about some weekend courses/training that involve some class room and
>> lots of hands on.    Maybe a cooperative effort from the members of this
>> board, where each person could teach one aspect of vanagon repair or
>> maintenance?      I would think a class size of 10 might be workable.   I
>> would be ok with a fee.    As an attendee, I would gladly pay $100, which
>> could go to the expenses of the instructors or space rental.    Start out
>> with beginner classes.   Work up to more advanced classes.     All that is
>> needed is volunteers to teach, a space to have a small classroom, a garage
>> to go thru some repairs, agree on some topics, and someone to coordinate all
>> of this.    If each attendee drove a van, one person might end up with a
>> tune up, one person might end up with a new aux battery system, etc.
>> Then there has to be some agreement on a location.    I would volunteer to
>> help coordinate to help get this rolling.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Your thoughts??
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Stan/90 Westy/Idaho  (currently in 65 degree weather in Arizona)
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