Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2003 12:37:50 -0400
Reply-To: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
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From: Jay L Snyder <Jay.L.Snyder@USA.DUPONT.COM>
Subject: Re: 81 Vanagon needs restoration looking for ideas
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Doug is right. Buy the nicest one you can afford and start from there.
If you have to pay someone to do the work, forget about it. Really, what
is an '81 Vanagon worth in mint shape? You'll put more than that in
upholstery alone. Screwed up wiring is a nightmare!
Jay
Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM>@gerry.vanagon.com> on 06/09/2003
11:33:55 AM
Please respond to Doug Alcock <doug.alcock@HEWITT.COM>
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Subject: Re: 81 Vanagon needs restoration looking for ideas
Hi Joe,
Take your money and buy one that doesn't need restoration --- cheaper and
much less aggravation.
That's my 2 cents (CAD) worth...
Cheers,
Doug
>I have an 81 Vanagon that is in desperate need of restoration. By
restoration, I mean that I know I'm going to be >putting some money into
this thing. It needs engine work, for though it will sometimes start, it
will not always >run (hasn't moved in a long time). It needs lots of
interior work. The back seat is shredded and that awful >hardened brown
fiber is getting into everything. The front seats need to be replaced. The
dash board, instrument >panel, stereo, and basically anything forward of
the steering wheel is gonna need some work. The electrical system >also
appears to have been put together by an epileptic octopus. I have found so
many wires that start at one point >and then end without being attached to
anything.
>
>I'm willing and able to sink the money into it, but I want it done right.
I would like to have it restored to >showroom quality, but I don't know
where I should look for someone to do that kind of work. I live in the
>Louisville, Kentucky area and though the van doesn't run, I would
probably be willing to tow it just about anywhere >to get it fixed.
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