We just initiated ourselves in the VW world.   Always thought VW lovers were,
well, a little off.  And now I'm beginning to see what the attraction is.  I
think I'm hooked!

My husband and I just bought an '81 Vanagon  for $450.00.  Rather blindly
too.  It  has been sitting for a year, bad news, no coil, needs an ignition
switch, proabably a clutch and perhaps a new engine.

  I originallly bought it for it's propane stove & frig and battery...but we
saw that the inside is spotless and the body was in good condition too.  We
also have a mechanic/friend who used to work for VW when Vanagon came out.
He owned a bus and thinks he can do some work with us.  So I'm thinking of
making the Vanagon our project this year.

So, just with that info, (I know it's not a lot) any initial thoughts about
trying to restore this neglected beauty?

Peace & Thanks
Kirsten