I have a bit of advice concerning the stretch project.  Forgive me if
everybody has already deduced this.
The remains of the ordeal yield two nice looking clips.  I hear of people
smacking their van front or rear and having to total it.  Otmar can
potentially save two vanagons by using the sections he cut off to repair
other damaged vans.
One lucky recipient may even be a syncro, which should help Eric sleep
better tonight.:)