RUST.
Dave B.the Boston one

-----Original Message-----
From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Sun, May 15, 2022 2:37 pm
Subject: Re: [VANAGON] Vanagon Alternative...just thinking

So... this is my thinking regarding Vanagon... please add yours if you have
any.

The plus + :
- Unique look and attractiveness.
- Practicality and functionality.
- Size - small enough for narrow and tight roads.
- For a fee the vanagon can have another engine other than the 2.1 WBX.

The minus - :
- Parts are getting scarcer and scarcer.
- Attract thieves in some areas.
- Less and less good mechanics to work on.

Anything else...?  :-)

On Sun, May 15, 2022 at 10:56 AM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have another friend who made the vanagon exit and got something else
> (this one and the other with the Sprinter are long time vanagon owners)
>
> So he sold this Westy (2.3 GW engine, full camper) and bought a good used
> Toyota Tundra, bought a small used camper trailer, got rid of the wheels
> and suspension and put it on the back of the Tundra, refreshed the interior
> a bit and drove to Alaska...
>
> On Fri, May 13, 2022 at 2:13 PM Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net>
> wrote:
>
>>  It's Friday, so OK to post something like this.  I have owned VW vans
>> since 1974; current '85 is approaching 300,000 miles of fun.  Has a recent
>> Subie 2.2 motor conversion, a new rebuild of transmission, and soon will
>> have new front suspension and new brakes all around.  So obviously, I am
>> committed to this thing.
>>
>> Others have eyed my Vanagon with envy.  My tintop parks nicely in garage,
>> gets 22 MPG, I smile everytime I drive, especially when I see reflection in
>> glass store front windows.
>>
>> So....Toyota Sienna.  About a 2005-2008.  Fits in garage.  Has A/C that
>> works.  Drivetrain is exactly like my daily driver, a 2004 Toyota
>> Highlander.  V-6 motor.  Robust.  Parts and service are available
>> anywhere.  Price on San Diego Craigslist is typically around $6000 to
>> $9000.  Plentiful.
>>
>> My idea would be to strip back interior.  Build my own bed and camper
>> interior.  Screens on windows.  House Battery in that deep space in the
>> back of Sienna.  Butane stove.  Ice chest.  Custom curtains.  All the usual
>> junk too.  Totally doable.  Great campervan for 2 people.
>>
>> Please don't hate me.....just thinking.
>>
>