Date:         Wed, 16 Feb 2005 10:01:32 -0800
Reply-To:     JD Foster <jidd@JIDDWARE.COM>
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From:         JD Foster <jidd@JIDDWARE.COM>
Subject:      FS: Clean '86 Westy (Near Yosemite NP, CA)
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Well, unfortunately circumstances have made it clear that we need to sell
our Westy.


First of all, this is a *very* clean Westy.  We bought it a little over a
year ago, but due to an unexpected move, job changes and just life in
general we haven't had the opportunity to enjoy it the way we had intended.
Hopefully someone on the list can give it a happy home with lots of camping
trips.

In addition to what is below (mostly info from the PO's writeup, simply
updated to be more current) , I've replaced the submersible domestic water
pump and lines, put new bilstein shocks on the front end, fixed the 110v
electrical, replaced the battery, installed a metal engine cover, and a few
other odds & ends.  The van passed smog a little over a year ago when we
brought it into the state.  It has mostly sat this past year, only being
driven every couple of months.  The biggest problems I know about are the
air conditioning & heat.  AC is the factory-installed overhead unit.  The PO
suspected it had a bad AC compressor, and threw in a good used one. I never
got around to installing it, but it comes along with the deal.  As for heat,
the front blower fan is kaput.  This didn't bother me so mush as the rear
heater works flawlessly and whenever the van is underway there is sufficient
airflow to draw the heat in through the front heater without the fan.  The
van brought us cross country in November '03 and we never needed more heat,
even when driving through a snowstorm in New Mexico.

Its currently raining out here, but when the weather breaks I'll take photos
and post a link.


'86 Vanagon Westy GL,  $9450
Bronze with tan interior
Full poptop camper working stove/sink/fridge (all 3 power sources)
Both tables
Swival seats
even has both barbie ice cube trays.

2.1L wbx
4 speed tranny
Power mirrors, power steering, factory AC
115k ORIG. miles.
Zero seam rust
Optional 2 person middle seat
Factory floor tracks and covers
Only used in the summer for camping
Never driven in the salt
New poptop seals
Complete CLEAN interior no stains, no wear
Looks new w/ all screens and curtains.
All factory floor mats (OEM rubber)
Bumpers are straight
Front chin spoiler from a wolfsburg/Carat van added
Passenger side doorpocket matching the drivers one added.
Trailer hitch added but never used
15" alloy wheels w/ 225-75-15 all terrain tires
Runs and drives well
Head gaskets already done by prev. owner
Doesn't leak anything

Camper was bought new in europe, then driven around over there for 4 yrs and
40k mi prior to being shipped back to the USA, so it has alot of cool
european camping stickers on it. and YES THE VAN IS US SPEC. W/ MPH SPEEDO.

I've mostly been lurking on the list, hoping for the time to do more with
the Westy.  As such, I often get pretty backed up on list mail.  Please
respond via p-mail to jidd@jiddware.com if interested.

Thanks,
JD Foster
Mariposa, CA