In a message dated 99-04-23 17:15:25 EDT, tonyd@CANDESA.COM writes:

<< Heard back from the Insurance co. regarding the
 fire. They are totaling the vehicle and offered
 me $5112.00. Considering it was our only car and
 that it has been a week already without
 transportation, I am going to accept. I did
 mention to her a few things and they will likely
 adjust it up just a tad. We have decided to keep
 the van (buy it back, I should say) and I was
 wondering if anyone out there would be
 interested in; the whole thing (for a parts van,
 or to replace the engine and put back on the
 road) or in parts. Please let me know as soon as
 you can if you are interested. This is my last
 day at this email address, so please use the
 following until I get to my new job;
 dubstar@enol.com

 For general info: White '87 Vanagon GL with blue
 interior. 90,000 miles (before fire). Brand new
 Continental tires on all 4's. Original wheel
 covers. The interior is intact, in excellent
 shape, wet (but drying) There was no fire damage
 to the vehicle past the fire wall, inside or out
 (except passenger rear quarter panel is charred
 a bit, not bubbled, just sooty) so, all of the
 upholstery and carpet is intact. Everything
 worked on the van; clock, tach, speedo, AC,
 heat, defrost, everything. It does have power
 mirrors and rear wiper, but I don't know if they
 still work. Has captain chairs with adjustable
 armrests. Exterior is straight, minus a soft
 dent on both sides, on middle panels (minor) and
 some seam rust (minor) on drivers side rear of
 door. Some minor spots of rust (none bigger than
 1/4". Grille is intact, and everything related
 to it is perfect. I do have a great roof rack
 that was made for the vanagon. I'll try to post
 some picts of the van so you can see for
 yourselves.

  >>

it sounds like an easy rebuild.  if you werent in CA, i'd but it, throw
another motor in it, and put it back on the road...  if anyone is interested
- i have a complete engine wiring harness from a 2.1L.

chris