Date:         Tue, 24 Jan 2006 20:16:45 -0500
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From:         rsf <feller@CARBONCOW.COM>
Subject:      Re: Complete Interior Replacement Cost?
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$500 according to this guy...

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=268346

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Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 4:05 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Complete Interior Replacement Cost?

In a message dated 1/22/06 9:10:28 AM Eastern Standard Time,
jtassone@HOTMAIL.COM writes:


> Fist off, this list is great.  I've been learning so much.
>
> I have been looking to buy my first Vanagon for about 6 months now.  I am
> considering a 91 GL that would need a complete replacement on the
interior, new
> seats, new rugs, new cushion.  I'd like to know the approximate cost
before
> making the offer.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Also, is it possible/easy to replace the GL interior with a Weekender type
> setup (ie. aft facing seats and the table in between).
>
> Thanks in advance for your time.
>
>

hi.. welcome to the list..     we will drive you nuts in short order im sure
:<)

first off, what do you mean by "complete interior replacement"?    is the
interior ripped up, cut up, burned?   or simply just dirty?   first off, you
say
"new" you cannot buy new vanagon seats anymore.. have you tried cleaning
them?
 vanagon carpets are all removeable.  vacuum them, scrub them with tide and
pressure wash them off and they will look new.    are the seats just dirty?
clean them..  armrests floppy? they are fixable..  the rear weekender foam
cushion cover unzips or is held on by velcro (depending on model) and is
easily
washable.

alittle TLC goes along way.

anyway, that being said, yes interiors are swappable.  i have quite a few
interiors available here from vans i am parting out..  i have a few
wolfsburg/carat interiors, and some full camper interiors, plus some regular
pass van
weekender interiors, like the one you looked at.  i have installed each type
of
interior into various passenger vans over the years so i could assist you in
the
how to's of installation as well..

anyway welcome to the list, and good luck in your search for one of these
beasts..  let me warn you - its a love/hate relationship!!  :<)

chris