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Subject:Re: Getting the 87 back on the road at long last still many things to do
From:Edward V Barger
Date:Thu, 3 Aug 2017 17:34:50 -0700

it will take a large box as not to wind it too tight  do not know what the USPS cost is  most like way under $ 20 

Edward V Barger
edvbarger@mac.com
310 922 6251

> On Aug 3, 2017, at 5:33 PM, joe kallo <quietglow@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> I am in Chicago. That actually sounds like the beginning of the story of a road trip that I'd like to hear about, but alas school is about to start here, so my summer ranging is getting a crimp for awhile. Can you ship?
> 
> On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 7:30 PM Edward V Barger <edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com>> wrote:
> Ok  I am in Venice CA  want to come get it ?
> 
> ed   
> 
> Edward V Barger
> edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com>
> 310 922 6251 <tel:(310)%20922-6251>
> 
> 
> 
>> On Aug 3, 2017, at 5:29 PM, joe kallo <quietglow@gmail.com <mailto:quietglow@gmail.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Edward,
>> 
>> If you don't have someone else already, I'll take that bumper rubber strip. I get tired of looking at the bare holes in my back bumper!
>> 
>> many thanks,
>> Joe
>> 
>> On Thu, Aug 3, 2017 at 7:27 PM Edward V Barger <edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com>> wrote:
>> HI
>> 
>> 1.  have an extra rubber strip for  the back bumper if any one needs it
>> 
>> 2. need to get the  2 “ inserts” for the body were the mud flap in front of the propane tank goes   ….. where o where to find  them
>> 
>> 3.  the “ inserts” in the rear hatch / door where the VW  etc emblems go  is this a standard item at the dealer or any parts store ?
>> 
>> 4. now that I put fat mat sound deadening in the rear door / hatch need to replace the gas struts they were already weak and now with the additional  weight … well not up to par …..  where are the best and the best price  Thanks for the info on the seal It does close with a little force
>> 
>> still many  things to do:   lots of fat mat and insulation to instal , deal with the fridge , new water pump in the fresh water supply ,  get my solar panel system all hooked up , getting the remote control rear view mirror to work ,  and then the AC, and checking and improving all the ground connections   etc etc etc seems never ending
>> 
>> Like I have a new job  ……..
>> 
>> and yesterday  after I moved the van from the garage to in front of our house in Venice  some one between 10 am and 3 pm took a mental tool like a screw driver and
>> 
>> put a nice 12 inch gash in the new paint on the passenger side door down to the metal  fun fun
>> 
>> I noticed the new ladder from Gowesty has any one checked it out  seems like it will be a welcome tool to access the upper bunk etc
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>> 
>> 
>> good to hear about the senior pass I headed toward 75 real soon will check it out….. hope to be on the road after labor day , the kids are in school and the camp grounds are safe
>> 
>> 
>> Edward V Barger
>> edvbarger@mac.com <mailto:edvbarger@mac.com>
>> 310 922 6251 <tel:(310)%20922-6251>
>