>
>I've just aquired an an '83 Vanagon and am interested in converting it
>to run on propane.  I have heard that there are carb kits available in
>the $500-1000 range, and I think with some creative welding I can mount
>the tank just forward of the engine compartment (inside encased in metal).
>
>Anyone attemped this?  Any feedback appreciated.

I have a book that describes converting to LPG, called Technologocal Self 
Sufficiency (by Robin Clarke, Faber Paperbacks). It gives the address of 
this bloke:
Jerry Friedberg, 
Arrakis Volkswagen, 
PO box 531, 
Point arena, 
California 95468. 
He sells a manual, 'How to convert your auto to propane', and kits to do the 
job. The book was printed in 1976 so that address may be out of date though.

Andy E.

A.C.Erskine@lut.ac.uk