Date:         Thu, 24 Apr 2003 09:26:00 -0500
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: replacing lock cylinders + ignition switch
Comments: To: Oxroad@AOL.COM
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I don't know how you can flatter yourself like this.
If you've got extra keys just use them and keep on driving your Vanagon.
A good 99.99% of the world has no need, desire, knowledge of Vanagons and
Westy.
The chances of anybody stealing a conspicuous vehicle like a Vanagon are
very slim.
If you must change your lock set ............. catch a matching set on E
bay for 60$ or so.
We all know that if a thief wants your car he'll get it even if he uses a
drag-on wrecker to get it.
I've had thieves that tried to steal cars off my driveway and if they
can't steal the car they just break $600.00 worth of glass before they
leave.
Two cars were stolen and recovered, one within 72 hours the other right
at 30 days, several others just had the glass broken out and steering
columns mutilated before they left very pissed.
One guy took it upon himself to cut up the leather seats on my Eldorado
with a razor knife before he left.
Us simple minded jerks would just install a separate switch for the fuel
pump ......... Radio Shaque here I come.

Stan Wilder
83 Westy Air Cooled
66 Hot Rod Westy for sale
http://williamwareagency.com/forsale/66westy.htm


On Thu, 24 Apr 2003 01:56:54 EDT Jeff Oxroad <Oxroad@AOL.COM> writes:
> Today a set of keys was stolen from me along with some ID containing
> my home
> address.
>
> I'm thinking I will have to change the lock cylinders on my Vanagon
> including
> the door locks and the ignition switch. Anyone have an idea as to
> the cost,
> difficulty, and time, of a lock switch. Easiest and least expensive
> way is
> best of course  i.e. can the lock cylinders be replaced without
> changing the
> door handles and the ignition switch.
>
> I'm suspecting the ignition is a PIA and pricey :(
> TIA
> Jeff
> 83.5 Westy
>
>

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