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Subject:Re: What's it worth?
From:Stephen Grisanti
Date:Mon, 21 Aug 2017 07:28:36 -0400

Local (VA) '85 for $4K that looks similar. I think that's optimistic. 

Stephen

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> On Aug 20, 2017, at 11:24 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> 1988 Vanagon GL, 200,000 miles plus. No radio, but everything else works.
> New diesel starter conversion (sick of the old starters), good tires
> (General Altimax heavy duty 205x14- recommended by Dennis Haynes) Dennis
> Haynes Heavy Duty Tow Hitch (frame mounted).
> 
> Appearance is shabby. Faded paint. Needs a paint job. But no rust. Front
> carpet available but not installed. Rear carpet gone. Rear floorboard
> inserts missing. Middle seat (bench) is available.
> 
> Engine- WBX 2.1L/ 175,000 miles. Compression: 95, 98, 94, 29
> Shoebox monitor and modified ECU with cable to front of van for convenience.
> 
> Manual Trasmission. Five hundred miles since fresh  overhaul.
> 
> The old girl definitely needs some major engine work . Along with that low
> compression on one cylinder. It's pooting out anti freeze from the engine.
> 
> Just looking for opinions as to what it might  be worth.