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Subject:Re: Getting the 87 back on the road at long last still many things to do
From:joe kallo
Date:Sat, 5 Aug 2017 00:21:29 +0000

Ed,

$20 sounds like a bargain! How can I get it to you? Paypal!?

Joe

On Thu, Aug 3, 2017, 7:34 PM Edward V Barger <edvbarger@mac.com> wrote:

> 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> wrote:
>
>> Ok  I am in Venice CA  want to come get it ?
>>
>> ed
>>
>> Edward V Barger
>> edvbarger@mac.com
>> 310 922 6251 <(310)%20922-6251>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Aug 3, 2017, at 5:29 PM, joe kallo <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> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>> 310 922 6251 <(310)%20922-6251>
>>>
>>
>>
>

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