I, too, hate to see vans getting hacked up or just going to the scrap pile.
But I think there is a place for what Otmar is doing.  He is being creative
and imaginative with his vans and creating something that will stir up
interest in Vanagons where ever he goes and that can only help our Vanagon
crazed group to grow.  We all like to personalize our vans.  Some people use
bumperstickers.  Otmar uses a torch and a mig welder.  Have fun and keep us
posted.
Ken Wilford
John 3:16