

| 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. >> > . >> >
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