Date: Tue, 6 Jun 2006 05:22:39 -0700
Reply-To: Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From: Robert Fisher <refisher@MCHSI.COM>
Subject: Re: 90 westy rolled : pics : input?
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I'm one of those that thinks anything can be fixed given the time, money and
desire... but if it were mine I'd say that van was done. I've seen some
strange and interesting (and possibly illegal) things done in a body shop
back in the day but I doubt that thing'll ever be right again.
I'd have to vote for stripping it down and putting the money and effort into
the next van project.
I'm sorry you're having to go through this, but it occurs to me in looking
at your pictures that I should be able to feel pretty good about a Vanagon's
structural integrity in a roll. Of course things could vary widely with
circumstances, but I've seen much, much worse. Hope there were no serious
injuries.
Speaking of voting, y'all that have elections in your state don't forget
about it.
Cya,
Robert
----- Original Message -----
From: "chris" <superluckyninja@YAHOO.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, June 06, 2006 2:24 AM
Subject: 90 westy rolled : pics : input?
> Hello,
>
> So I was able to get some pics taken. There are alot, and I probably need
> to go back and get more of important places. I could not get to the right
> side, but will in the next couple days. Some pics are sideways for now.
>
> http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/superluckyninja/album?.dir=/b928scd&.src=ph
>
> she starts up fine etc. I took the smoked tail lights and turn signals off
> when she was parked in the original junk yard. It seems that the worst
> part is the left side windshield post area. But i think that another one
> can be cut off and welded on.
>
> Anyways, I don't really know what to do. I'm going to bring her home and
> flush the coolant and change the oil and check it all out mechanically. I
> will post more and better pics soon.
>
> Thanks to everyone who has contacted me and helped me out. I really
> appreciate all of the warm regards, helpful input and nice phone calls.
> Special thanks to the list members who called me and gave me good advice
> and to the very nice person who went out of his way in order to meet me
> and look over the vehicle.
>
> If I only had a magic wand.......maybe I'll check eBay for one ,]
>
> chris
>
> chris <superluckyninja@YAHOO.COM> wrote: Hello,
>
> i have a 90 vanagon GL westy that was rolled a few days ago.
> the engine was in great order and the trans as well
> new tires, 3 made it, one gashed and ripped.
> the brakes were one year old and the entire cooling system and fuel system
> were replaced in the last 3 months.
> All paper work is here with all receipts for parts and labor.
> engine rebuilt and trans rebuilt by Freds Garage in Redwood City
> California.
>
> I nead to either sell for parts or find any van that i can buy and put the
> engine etc into. the van is in my mechanics garage and i have 10 days to
> sort this out.
>
> If you have an interest in seeing it, buying it, hearing more, or have a
> lead on another van please email me at:
> superluckyninja@yahoo.com
> or feel free to call me anytime at
> 510.406.4669
>
> namaste,
> chris
>
>
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