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Date:         Fri, 20 Mar 2009 18:02:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: List of mods that keep the Vanagon stock
Comments: To: Mike <mbucchino@charter.net>
In-Reply-To:  <DB0878E2F6734FA0A526B3A352470B54@mike2d93581d7f>
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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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Chris S. Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"


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