Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 22:42:49 +0100
Reply-To: Robert Steven Fish <fish@SALZBURG.CO.AT>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Robert Steven Fish <fish@SALZBURG.CO.AT>
Subject: Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
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Has anyone mentioned this before on this list... I mean... that Eurovans
SUCK!!!
Just wondering
RSF
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Robert S. Fish
Salzburg, Austria
1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon 2.1 GL Weekender
1987 Golf Cabriolet
1991 Golf
----- Original Message -----
From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 7:36 PM
Subject: Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
> "Vanagon Extremist" well i guess thats me!!!
> -----------------------
> Doesn't sound like you're an extremist ........ you've stopped at one.
>
> Stan Wilder
>
> On Tue, 5 Mar 2002 08:38:49 -0800 phil stanhope <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
> writes:
> > "Why not go to a newer Eurovan rather than creating a
> > bastard vehicle that
> > only a Vanagon Extremist would own."
> >
> > "Vanagon Extremist" well i guess thats me!!!
> >
> > Phil, Vanagon Extremist
> > 84' Westy Bastard Tiico "Millenium Falcon"
> > 60' Morris Mini rally car1340CC
> > 84' Westfalia Wolfsburg edition--FOR SALE-FOR SALE-SE
> > VENDE!!!!!!(Florida)
> > AC, PS, 4spd. Super clean interior, Captains chairs,
> > Rare removeable center bench seat for 6 passenger
> > capability. Body has some rusty seams
> > Rolling Chassis-(Has NO engine)-Perfect for a
> > conversion project!!! Tiico? Subaru?
> >
> >
> >
> > --- Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote:
> > > It seems like a lot of trouble and expense to hang
> > > onto an old shell. Why
> > > not go to a newer Eurovan rather than creating a
> > > bastard vehicle that
> > > only a Vanagon Extremist would own.
> > > I've met a lot of Eurovan owners in campogrounds
> > > that are retired folks
> > > and they buy their vans with extended warranties and
> > > are free to go
> > > wherever they want.
> > > They all seem contented with power steering, power
> > > windows, Air
> > > conditioning, power lift Pop-top, roll out side
> > > canopy.
> > > Many pull small trailers for additional camping gear
> > > and carry mini bikes
> > > or bicycles with them.
> > > Maintenance and repairs are never in their
> > > discussions of Van ownership
> > > ....... they're just looking forward to their next
> > > destination.
> > > If you're a seasoned mechanic and just love the
> > > challenge of the engine
> > > swap and are confident taking one of these
> > > conversion vehicles on the
> > > road, then I say go for it. You can still expect
> > > every vehicle newer than
> > > ten years to out-run you around town and on the
> > > highway.
> > > My owners manual says Vanagon on the cover and my
> > > repair manual says
> > > Vanagon on the cover, I know what I've got and I'm
> > > satisfied with the
> > > Vanagon as the factory shipped it. When this changes
> > > I'll get another
> > > vehicle.
> > >
> > > Stan Wilder
> > > 83 Air Cooled Westfalia
> > >
> > > On Tue, 5 Mar 2002 09:35:04 -0600 Andy Yarnell
> > > <Andrew.Yarnell@KIMLEY-HORN.COM> writes:
> > > > I too have been looking at a lot of conversions. I
> > > would love to
> > > > have
> > > > VR6 in a Vanagon. I have not been able to find a
> > > kit to accomplish
> > > > it,
> > > > so a lot of custom work would have to be done.
> > > Have you seen the
> > > > blue
> > > > Vanagon with the VR6 from Europe?
> > > >
> > >
> > <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm>
> > > >
> > >
> > http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm
> > > >
> > > > It looks like the VR6 sits just below the stock
> > > lid. The web page
> > > > does
> > > > not go into very much detail as to what was done
> > > to make this
> > > > transplant
> > > > happen, but I am very curious how it all come
> > > together, and man, it
> > > > looks clean, "from the factory".
> > > >
> > > > I am still looking for my first Vanagon; one that
> > > is a prime
> > > > candidate
> > > > for a conversion. What I am finding is the Vans
> > > that are prime
> > > > candidates, are generally in poor condition all
> > > around...but I am
> > > > still
> > > > looking, and confident something will come my way.
> > > >
> > > > Good Luck
> > > >
> > > > Andy
> > > > Denver, CO
> > > >
> > >
> >
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > ---------------------------------
> > > > Original Message:
> > > >
> > > > Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 23:17:38 -0600
> > > > From: "Smola, Tony" <TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM>
> > > > Subject: looking for a CA smog legal conversion
> > > that is a clean
> > > > install
> > > >
> > > > I've been looking at everyones pictures of their
> > > > conversions......not
> > > > really
> > > > a clean install...although I commend the effort
> > > > The closest clean install appears to be the Tiico
> > > South
> > > > African......but
> > > > I
> > > > would like either a 1.8T or a VR6, but does the
> > > VR6 fit under the
> > > > lid?....looking for broad torque and firm
> > > horsepower band, would
> > > > eventually
> > > > install a 5 spd w/ 0.71 fifth overdrive.
> > > > Or should I bump the wasserboxer up in
> > > displacement and compression
> > > > ratio
> > > > and keep it somewhat stock....hmmmm....no 5 spd w.
> > > this one
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Malibu Tony 1.9L 5 degrees BTDC
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > >
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