Date:         Wed, 23 Aug 2006 15:17:39 -0600
Reply-To:     Parker Beeson <parkerb@BIGMTN.COM>
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From:         Parker Beeson <parkerb@BIGMTN.COM>
Subject:      FS: 1989 Vanagon GL Westfalia
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Hi folks. I am moving in a couple months and need to sell my beloved
Duck Dodgers 1989 Westy unfortunately. "Duck Dodgers" because 5 miles
into my very first road trip with it in 2004 a family of ducks
started crossing the highway right in front of me and somehow the van
missed them all... boy did they scatter and squawk though! :-)

Anyway here is some basic info:

1989 Westy w/ 105,000mi located in Whitefish, Montana
Excellent condition: *very* clean inside and out, *no* leaks at all
under the vehicle... head gaskets are tight and there is no "syndrome"
I've had it for exactly two years and there was only one owner before
that (who actually bought it and brought it over from Germany back in
the early '90s so they claim)... have put less than 8,000mi on it
since I bought it
4spd manual (well 4 forward 1 reverse obviously... do you count
reverse?)
AC unit, but currently the belt is disconnected for a little extra
oomph.. probably would need a unit re-charge etc. at this point
Custom in-line water filter so you can fill up in a creek/puddle etc.
(you can actually still see the install how-to here: http://
www.members.shaw.ca/McTavishPAC/filter/filter.html )
Everything else is pretty much as you would expect in an '89
camper... the little Dometic even lights quick and stays lit /cold
very reliably...
Two of the stereo (single CD) speakers have developed a flutter and
will probably blow soon (cheap replacements)
There are one or two very small tears in the poptop screening, but
the canvas itself is fine
It's got Hankook 14" light truck tires on it that are in pretty good
shape still... might want to go with some 15s at some point...
The muffler and tailpipe may need replacing at some point in the next
couple years as they look sorta rusty, but what do I know...
Everything else "just works"...
Well loved and cared for vehicle - runs 20/50 high mileage oil/napa
gold oil filters in summer which I change before every trip myself
Was stored indoors two winters ago and last winter was at least
covered...
No exterior rust that I can see...

Anyway, serious inquiries only please as this vehicle needs to move
in the next 6 weeks if possible. Will consider delivery if it's
reasonably close to me in Montana - otherwise we'll work something
out. Email me (parkerb@bigmtn.com) for a link to a detailed photo
gallery and more information and to wheel and deal on a price.

Thanks for your time! Going to miss my Duck Dodgers! :-(

Parker
parkerb@bigmtn.com