Date:         Sat, 5 Feb 2005 15:00:29 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
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From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: I need advice/help getting a letter of conformity
Comments: To: Jeffrey Schwaia <jeff@VANAGONPARTS.COM>
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Jeff,

Pardon my ignorance .......... but what is an "RI" and the reference to
$7000?

Thanks,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver


Jeffrey Schwaia wrote:

>Good luck.  VWOA refuses to issue letters of conformity to anyone except
>original owners who are relocating to the USA from Canada.  And they require
>proof.
>
>Your best bet will probably be an RI (~$7,000).
>
>Cheers,
>
>Jeff
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
>Of Ken Wilford
>Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2005 9:00 AM
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: I need advice/help getting a letter of conformity
>
>
>I am interested in importing an 85 singlecab Vanagon pickup to the US
>from Canada.  I spoke with a local Importer and he said it was easily
>doable if I had a letter of conformity from VW for the vehicle.  Can
>anyone give me a hint or helpful advice as to who to contact or call in
>order to get the ball rolling on this.  Any experience in this area
>would be most appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>Ken Wilford
>John 3:16
>www.vanagain.com
>
>
>
>