Yay!  We love you Ron!  I always try to buy from you first!  So thankful that you are always there for us in spirit, and with knowledge too!  I am just getting started on my list of things I need for Ophelia!  :D  My latest project!  

Julianna
http://about.me/juliannaelligsen
1991 VW Vanagon Westfalia (Ophelia)
1990 VW Vanagon Westfalia (The Rastafalia)
1988 VW Vanagon Tintop (James)

> On Mar 14, 2015, at 7:18 AM, The Bus Depot <vanagon@BUSDEPOT.COM> wrote:
> 
> The Vanagon List quite literally changed my life. The Bus Depot got its
> start here on the List.  At that time there were no online retailers
> specializing in Bus and Vanagon parts (and in fact only a few selling any
> auto parts at all), so these were uncharted waters and starting the Depot
> was far from a safe bet. The list members at the time - some of whom are
> still here - gave me overwhelming encouragement and support, and were a
> large factor in my decision to risk everything, quit my "real job," and
> devote full time to my hobby.  My life has never been the same since. That
> is why I've always offered a 5% discount to Vanagon List members.  It is
> also why I will be a loyal Vanagon List member until either it dies or I do,
> even if I am the last one on it.  Conversely, the Vanagon List can take
> credit for kickstarting what is now a thriving online Bus/Vanagon parts
> marketplace with numerous participants.
> 
> Ron Salmon
> The Bus Depot, Inc.
> www.busdepot.com