Date:         Fri, 4 Feb 2000 12:16:22 -0800
Reply-To:     mjcatlin@POSTOFFICE.PACBELL.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Catlin <mjcatlin@POSTOFFICE.PACBELL.NET>
Subject:      fs: cheap westy in Sacramento
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A local Pick-n-Pull wrecking yard has a 1980 Vanagon Westfalia for sale
for $500.  This is the self-service wrecking yard on Dismantle Ct. in
Rancho Cordova.  They do not want phone calls and they will not even
give their phone number.  There are some other communication problems
there, too.  Thus, this westy would only be available to fast but
patient
locals who can make an in-person visit.

It is not running because of a "frozen" engine.  It seems to be from
the San Francisco area and looks like it spent a lot of time parked
outside near the ocean.  It has been repainted, but there are rust
bubbles and seam rust. There is a hole rusted through the body at
a place hidden by the rear bumper.  The body has no dents.  It
shows wear like most 1980 vans, and some high wear items need
replacement/repair, like the poptop seal, hookup covers, front
seats, etc.  The major camping gear is intact. Nothing seems to
be missing from the engine compartment.

I would have bought it, but I have four vehicles and only two run.

Mike <mjcatlin@pacbell.net>
'82 diesel, '88 GL
Davis, Calif.