Date:         Wed, 29 Jan 2003 13:29:59 -0800
Reply-To:     Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM>
Subject:      Re: no vanagon content-monte carlo help
Comments: To: Tracy Bonin <icculus22420@yahoo.com>
In-Reply-To:  <20030129205632.95706.qmail@web80211.mail.yahoo.com>
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Uhhh...isn't a vanagon/montecarlo match technically miscegenation?

Illegal in half the 50 states.

Mike

On 1/29/03 12:56 PM, "Tracy Bonin" <icculus22420@YAHOO.COM> wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> Whereas I love VW's, my boyfriend is into Monte Carlo's. I found the exact one
> that he wanted (a 80's SS, w/ a T-top), but it's in pretty hurt condition. The
> exterior is just mainly surface rust, but the interior is gonna need a pretty
> good go over. It's not running at the moment, because of the wiring harness
> melting and starting a minor electrical fire which probably fried the computer
> too. It does have the original rims. I offered the guy $500.00 for it. I dunno
> how long it's been sitting for, but I guess he's moving, so thats why he has
> to sell it. I'm in automotive school right now, so fixing it up would make a
> nice project for me, and a nice gift for my boyfriend. The rust and body work
> I can have the bodyshop at school fix. But my problem is that upon looking for
> a computer and wiring harness is difficult. I don't really know where to look
> unlike VW's. The computer thru the dealer is like $170, which means elsewhere
> it must be less. The harness thru the dealer is unav!
> ailable. I haven't purchased or put a deposit on the car yet. I was hoping
> that someone could give me some tips, ideas, or know where to look for these
> parts............
>
> thanx,
>
> Tracy
>
> 85' GL "Ripple"
>