Date:         Wed, 12 Apr 2000 12:17:51 -0700
Reply-To:     "Johnson, David R FOR:EX" <David.Johnson@GEMS6.GOV.BC.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "Johnson, David R FOR:EX" <David.Johnson@GEMS6.GOV.BC.CA>
Subject:      Re: parts needed in Canada
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I heard about "Valley West Auto" in Summerland B.C. from Bow-Wow auto parts
in Kelowna.  I have never seen his yard, but supposedly has a bunch of
wrecked Vanagon's.  I had my transmission sent to "Klaus" to re-build, I
originally called looking for a wrecker tranny, and he offered to fix, so I
sent it to him.  He had the transmission shipped back to me in a couple
days, and so far so good,(can't recall how much now, but it was very
reasonable, compared to alternatives 900$ can(?)). Approx. 20k miles later,
so far so good. But like I said, I have never seen the place, it could be a
vw supermarket, or someone's cluttered back yard. Who knows.  Give'm a shout
(250) 494-0010 or 1-800-644-5441.

D>Johnson
84 westy


-----Original Message-----
From: Keith Adams [mailto:keith_adams@TRANSCANADA.COM]
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2000 8:56 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: parts needed in Canada


Hello all,

I was wondering if anyone in Canada has a pre-86 Vanagon they are
parting?  I would like to get ahold of the headlight buckets (and maybe
the grill) without spending too much money.  I want to convert my square
headlight-ed 86 to rounds so I can put E1 spec lights in without
breaking the bank.  Wrecking yards around here just guffaw when I ask if
they have a Vanagon.  There is one local shop that said they could get
their hands on them, but they're kind of crooked, and I'd rather not
give them my money.

I don't want to spend too much because I may decide I don't like it and
switch back!

Thanks,
Keith Adams
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1986 Vanagon GL Westfalia