Date:         Wed, 23 Apr 2003 16:09:24 -0700
Reply-To:     Dr Andrea Berardelli <doctorb@IMAG.NET>
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From:         Dr Andrea Berardelli <doctorb@IMAG.NET>
Subject:      Re: cheap westy
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Really interesting thread.

I bought mine for 400 Can, it was a rainy Sunday, cold.  The guy  was wasted
and a sleep at 3 PM and could not care less about this van or the state of
the planet or the weather.  His girlfriend was screaming at him, he often
stopped talking to scream back.

He had just blown the starter and was on his way to Alaska for some sort of
deal he had in the making.

I had to replace all the interior upholstery and the foam, I dismantled the
all thing and repainted the interior. Found 100 $ behind the sink cabinet,
gave 50 $ to each of my kids. Scrubbed, painted and cleaned some more,
reassembled, major tune up and happily camped all summer all over the
pacific north west with my family of four.

During the winter I rebuilt a spare engine from a 200 Can $ van (which drove
itself to my house and was actually a shame to brake for parts.)and did all
sort of other improvements, this summer will be even more fun.

And when I sell it, NEVER, I will get my money back.

These are great and simple cars, rather fun to work on.  It is the ultimate
motor head freedom, to live in your car and drive your house.

These deals are out there.  Good luck.


Regards, Andrea