Date:         Tue, 7 Aug 2007 17:31:36 -0600
Reply-To:     David Johnson <davidj@ELPASOTEL.NET>
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From:         David Johnson <davidj@ELPASOTEL.NET>
Subject:      Propane Gauge?
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Ok.  Remember when I said I surrender?  Damn if those Westies don't
have a pull that defies logic.

My beloved and I have decided that, while I am not the one to fix
Blue Midget, our fire fried and somewhat dilapidated '80 Westy, we
might actually bite the bullet to let others do it for me.  So I am
collecting estimates right now to get Blue Midget done up reliable
and pretty.

You really needed to know that, right? Ok, to the point.  The shut-
off valve for my propane tank is broken (handle broke off) so as part
of my repairs, I am going to at least repair that.  But with that
repair, does anyone know of a pressure or level gauge that can be
added to this model Westy so I can see the propane level I have?
Since it is a low volume tank, I am not sure if anyone has had any
luck with a gauge like this.

I'll let you know what I decide on the repair after I get the rest of
my estimates.  It is going to be *a lot* of money to do, but relative
to the cost of a newer vehicle with less miles, it is still probably
cheaper to repair this one.  The jury is still out on that.  Right
now I know one body shop has an estimate of $3500 for all the rust
repair and paint, plus $675 from an upholstery shop to redo the
shredding rear seat and fallen ceiling liners.  I am waiting for
another body shop estimate, and sometime next week I should get a
mechanical repair estimate, as the mechanic I want to use has, um,
yeah, taken off to Sturgis.  *sigh

David
'80 Westy currently in limbo