Yes Eric,

So stop using your van, every day you use it , it lowers the price in the wonderful world 25 years from now.

:-)

Alistair 

> On Jul 26, 2022, at 8:40 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 
> Here is a example of this type of van.
> 
> Two campers a 1980 and 1983.5  and a 87  passenger van and a 59 bug recently sold in my area.  Vans were low miles, original and clean.  Bug was restored.  A local VW dealer owner purchased them all.   They were sold because the owners lost their inexpensive winter storage and decided it was time to let the VW’s go.
> The seller wanted to sell them as a package and they went fast, though not cheap.
> 
> Though now that I think about it sold individually they would likely bring a higher price now.
> I'm not saying vans  should  be preserved as new.  I prefer they be used and cared for.  I’m just responding the question would there be  those that want them and willing to pay a price for original condition in 25 years? I believe yes.
> 
> More importantly these vans have great karma.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 
> 
>> On Jul 26, 2022, at 10:56 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>> 
>> So where are these low miles, perfectly clean, stock Campmobiles?  Jim has
>> one.  How many others are there?
>> 
>>> On Tue, Jul 26, 2022 at 7:09 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi Alistair,  How many people would have said the same thing 25 years ago,
>>> and how is the current demand for a low miles perfectly clean stock
>>> Westfalia?
>>> 
>>> Pretty  good demand I think!  Though I would prefer one with several
>>> upgrades including bigger wheels, improved suspension, and a bit more
>>> power.  But That’s about it.
>>> 
>>> In 25 years I’ll be approaching 80 years old so will want either my Westy
>>> as is or converted to electric and still be out there enjoying camping and
>>> the Piece signs from people of all ages.
>>> But, pristine it currently isn’t and won’t be then.  It will hopefully be
>>> solid, pretty, and functional, with some dings that come with great
>>> memories.
>>> 
>>> Eric Caron
>>> 
>>> On Jul 26, 2022, at 9:27 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> The fraction of the world looking for a pristine westy in 25 years is ….
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Well….
>>>> 
>>>> Very very low
>>>> 
>>>> :-)
>>>> 
>>>> Ab
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jul 26, 2022, at 4:25 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Double sided tape is a good solution. Remember, no matter how you get
>>> Carried away with your own needs, in 25 years the world will not be looking
>>> for westies with holes drilled in the cabinets.
>>>>> 
>>>>> Jim
>>>>> 
>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Jul 25, 2022, at 1:12 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Only way I can suggest , short of drilling holes, is using 3m high
>>> bond double sided tape.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> It’s quite strong. But you can use solvents to get it off agajn
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Alistair
>>>>>> 
>>>>>>>> On Jul 25, 2022, at 8:37 AM, Pete Sicilia <pete@coffeepot.org>
>>> wrote:
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Hi gang,
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I was doing some last minute pre-camping shopping on Amazon and saw
>>> someone
>>>>>>> had mounted quickfists to the back of their cabinet. As seen in the
>>> reviews
>>>>>>> of this item... https://a.co/d/5OOFTvb
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> I may have had a lapse in impulse control ;)
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Does anyone have an opinion on the best (strongest and least damaging)
>>>>>>> mounting option for securing quickfists and other items to the fiber
>>> board
>>>>>>> cabinets?
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>>> Pete
>>>