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Subject:'83 2.0L Westfalia FS~ Arizona
From:jim ellis
Date:Tue, 9 Sep 1997 21:39:25 -0700

*1983 = = The Last of the Aircooleds!*

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The infamous '83 Westfalia 2.0L Vanagon is now for sale.
*It's time to tone it down to only two campers in the family
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The Up Side:
* Purchased February, 1995 with 23,800 real miles on it.
* Estimated 47,800 miles. Soon to be DPO broke the odo soon after purchase.
* Totally (I mean TOTALLY) rust free
* Carrol Shelby mag wheels to look exactly like the "fake mag" steel wheel
covers that were OEM.
* White exterior (very nice shape)
* Brown & tan motif interior
* OEM upholstery (in good shape)
* Tinted windows
* Perfect canvas
* Perfect OEM rear screen
* Both Tables!
* All curtains (includes front)
* AM/FM Cassette SONY removable face Boston Accoustic 4" speakers F&R, Amp,
crossovers, and 8" subwoof in truck box under rear seat $1000.00 2/97
* OEM Gas Heater~ works great!
* CB
* Mechanically superb and maintained
* Using as daily drver
* Recent tune up
* Bra
* Bridgestone RD603 <VZ> 185-14 LT Tires
* Stove and Fridge have been used only a few times
* Extra flue covers! <remember that thread?>

The Down Side: <what ain't perfect>
* Victim of Westy Wallpaper Syndrome ~ currently bare masonite <looks OK...>
* I have enough Baltic Birch to redo headliner pieces as in early Westy's
* Minor exterior scratch on the removable panel on the sliding door side and
on the sliding door. Have a spare perfect panel that *you* can paint and
install.
* Submergable water pump needs replaced
* Front end needs alignment~wear on front driverside tire
* Sliding door cable needs adjustment <no brainer>

$7000.00  Phoenix, AZ USA
Best to reach me via email:
Email VanBondo@Primenet.com or jimellis@primenet.com
See ad: http://www.classifieds2000.com <Vans/VW>
Vague promise to have basic url with photos this weekend.