Date: Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:02:58 -0400
Reply-To: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: List of mods that keep the Vanagon stock
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Yes! You missed the 'stock' part. ;-)
On 3/20/09, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:
> - Mudflaps all around
> - Synco 4WD conversion
> - Add power steering
> - Add power mirrors
> - Add power doorlocks
> - Add power windows
> - Add rear wiper/ washer
> - Add rear hatch deflector
> - Add pop-top assist
> - Add roof/ canoe rack
> - Add rear spare-tire carrier
> - Add bully-bars front and rear
> - Add alarm system
> - Add auto-start
> - Add additional propane tank
> - Add gray-water tank
> - Porta-potty
> - Add rear hatch tent with sun shower
> - Add propane heater vented to outside
> - Add canopy/ awning
> - Add door window screens
> - Add air conditioning
> - Add auxiliary battery/ relay
> - Add LED lighting
> - Add passenger door map pocket
> - Add laptop front table
> - Add rear view camera
> - Add large inverter hard-wired to aux battery
> - Add memory-foam mattress topper
> - Add BZ shelf
> - Add stove grill
> - Add fog-lights
> - Add extra/ louder horns
> - Add solar
> - Add canvas rainfly
> - Add skylight vent fan
> - Add rear hatch-lock extender
>
> Anything I've missed?
>
> Mike B.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Roland
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Friday, March 20, 2009 12:10 PM
> Subject: List of mods that keep the Vanagon stock
>
>
> Hello folks, kind of Frydey thing. Earlier this week I saw a comment that
> suggested that the highest value resale cars, including Vanagons, are
> those
> which are stock, clean, everything works, and no visible or functional
> signs
> of wear or damage.
>
> So, I figured I'd surface a list of modifications or enhancements to a
> stock
> Vanagon that are desirable, may even increase it's value, yet retain a
> view
> by the buyer that it is a stock vehicle (in good repair, everything works,
> etc.). Yes, limited to the GLs, the same list of Westys might be way
> different and longer.
> - Vanagon syndrome dongle
> - 15" wheels or larger with superior and qualified tires.
> - Brighter headlights
> - Transmission 3/4 slider repaired with new part
> - New stereo / speakers.
> - Tinted windows
> - Steering wheel cover
> - 3 point seat belts for the rear seat
> - Cup holders in the rear
> - Grab handle on drivers side
> - WBX upgrade like GoWesty's
>
> A couple of possibly controversial ones:
> - jump seats in place of the middle seats.
> - peace sign on rear window :)
>
> Notice that engine conversion are absolutely not on the list, I think that
> the buyer who will pay a premium for a stock Vanagon will see any engine
> converion as a risk that reduces the price of the vehicle.
>
> So, again, the purpose of the email is to see what is missing, what other
> upgades from bone stock will retain the "stock" nature of a used Vanagon?
> All comments welcome, I probably missed a few dozen items, hope to see
> some
> good answers!
>
> Roland
>
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