Welcome!  I've seen the van you bought and it's a gem. Have fun with it. No hints for the tank removal but it should be no trouble in your "dry heat." Beats working in Virginia humidity. 

Stephen

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> On Sep 11, 2017, at 2:39 PM, Ryan Cresawn <jrcresawn@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I suppose there's no better time for an introduction than now! In August I
> bought Harold's 1991 Westy. I'm happy to own such a well cared for Vanagon
> and to report it is running well and looking good. My brother and I had a
> lot of fun driving it from Virginia to Tucson, Arizona. On the drive across
> the country I saw one Westy Bus headed east, but in Tucson there are
> several Buses and Vanagons. I've been reading the messages on the list for
> a couple weeks. I'm glad I joined it and I'm glad there are so many posts.
> 
> Once the weather turns a little cooler here (today's high will be 102F) I
> intend to address some rust on the propane tank. I may have questions about
> how to remove it safely.
> 
> Also, does anyone on this list plan to attend the Jerome Jamboree at the
> end of next week? I will be there.
> 
> My best,
> Ryan
> 
> 
>> On Mon, Sep 11, 2017 at 9:44 AM Harold Teer <teer.vanagon@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 
>> After 21 years, it is time to say goodbye to an incredible group of people,
>> many of whom I now call friends.  Without your help, advice, guidance, and
>> support there is no way my wife and I could have enjoyed our Vanagon more
>> nor gone to so many incredible places.  While I was not a weekly poster to
>> the list, I read the comments daily, posted when I thought appropriate, and
>> sent numerous private emails.  You taught me so much that I have helped
>> stranded owners along the road, at campgrounds, and in my area.  My first
>> post to the list in Jan 1996 was about tires and I am happy to say my last
>> post was not about oil.  I was a member of the list when Ron S. decided to
>> start his own business selling parts and was a member of the original group
>> who purchased and imported the Propex heaters.
>> 
>> From Virginia, we took memorable trips trips to BC on four occasions,
>> Alaska twice, Quebec, Baja, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia several times, all
>> along the US and Canadian Rockies, and all around the US.  And we did it
>> without once being towed or stranded.  Why?  Because of all the advice on
>> preventive maintenance,  what to watch out for, which replacement parts to
>> purchase and where.
>> 
>> While our van was in excellent shape cosmetically and mechanically and I
>> would have taken it anywhere, for a variety of reasons we decided to sell
>> it to someone who will take care of it, enjoy it like we have, and will be
>> a valued member of this list.  On my advice the new owner (Ryan) has joined
>> this list and is already benefiting from reading the questions and advice
>> posted.  One day soon, I feel certain he will introduce himself to the
>> list.
>> 
>> Now, I can be one of those people who can go up to a Vanagon owner in
>> parking lots, gas stations, campgrounds, etc. and tell them all about my
>> experience with a Vanagon I once owned.  Big Grin!   But honestly, I never
>> tired of talking to people about their experiences with these really
>> wonderful vehicles and my wife and I will always say some of our most
>> memorable experiences in life were the people we met and trips and sights
>> we experienced in our Vanagon.
>> 
>> I hope to see you on the road somewhere since I know that I will still stop
>> and talk to Vanagon owners to see if I can put a name from the list with a
>> face.
>> 
>> All the best and happy travels,
>> 
>> Harold
>> 
>> Harold Teer
>> 1991 Westy -- VANGAUX
>> Harrisonburg, VA
>>