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Subject:Re: Poptop conversion
From:David McNeely
Date:Sun, 21 Jul 2024 19:32:37 -0700

Thanks. Engine is about 50K since new.  That predates my ownership.

On Sun, Jul 21, 2024 at 6:13 PM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
wrote:

> Where are you again David?
>
> How old is the motor? Heads redone recently?
>
> $10k to $20k?
>
> Jeff
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Jul 21, 2024, at 8:10 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 
> These vans being "so desirable," can anyone give me a reasonable estimate
> of market value for a 1991 Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 L engine, body "fair"
> as defined by Edmunds.com?  Color tan if that matters.  Original tent still
> in great condition.  Refrigerator removed, replaced by GoWesty shelving.
> Service has been kept up since my ownership starting in 2008, nearly new
> tires.
>
> On Sun, Jul 21, 2024 at 5:57 PM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>
> wrote:
>
>> There were people selling Safari-type roofs within the last few years.
>> Not pop tops but permanently raised roofs.  That might be an option too.
>> These vans are so desirable now I’m sure there would be interest in any
>> camper conversion.
>> Jeff
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>> > On Jul 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>> >
>> > Well, it appears I am still dealing with my Vanagon Carat with Subaru
>> > ENGINE, i thought the van was dead, gone, after the tree fell on it.
>> Turns
>> > out it is a very good candidate for pop top conversion into a camper
>> maybe.
>> > Anyone done this before? How hard are those tops to come by and
>> > install? And at what cost,  - both for the top and the labor.. May need
>> a
>> > top shipped in. Just plain vanagons are scarce as hen's teeth around
>> here.
>> > Would it be worth the effort?  Would value go up enough to justify it?
>> Just
>> > thinkING. I sure would like to resurrect this van, even if I don't keep
>> it.
>> > .
>>
>