Date: Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:26:13 -0400
Reply-To: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Chris S <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 85 Weekender FS
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There were no Weekenders made in '85.
On 4/18/09, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
> It has the pop-top (which is almost the same color as the body,)
> matching pinstriping down the sides, Wolfsburg badges on driver and
> pass sides, fridge mounted behind pass seat (currently missing, but
> will come with the van,) jump-seat mounted behind driver
> seat,shredomatic interior, plastic interior panels with table, rear
> cabinets (one upper with AC and one on the side.) This is what I
> always thought made a Vanagon a Weekender. If not, great, that's the
> information I'm looking for..........
> Thanks,
> Miguel
>
> On Sat, Apr 18, 2009 at 9:37 AM, Mike <mbucchino@charter.net> wrote:
>> A "Weekender" doesn't have all the equipment that you're referring to.
>> Your model must be a "Westfalia Camper" factory conversion made by
>> Westfaliawerke.
>> A Weekender was a limited edition, special model made by Volkswagenwerke
>> (I'm assuming), and didn't have most of the camping equipment that a Westy
>> did.
>>
>> Mike B.
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: Chris S
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2009 12:05 AM
>> Subject: Re: 85 Weekender FS
>>
>>
>> I had an '85 Wolfsburg Westy, and I never call it a 'weekender' ;-),
>> for 4 years as a daily driver. It was clean and 100 pct original,
>> with a slight dent in the sliding door and door post to give it that
>> lived-in look. Great vehicle! I was not aware they had anything but
>> body-colored pop-top though. The electric Dometic plug-in cooler was
>> pretty darn effective and the factory auxillary battery was a nice
>> plus, as well as the fluorescent interior light. My children loved
>> the fold-out table where they sat for hours at a time playing games
>> while daddy was pursuing some distant dream of inexpensive Canadian
>> vacation. I'd take another, but I'm addicted to the cabinets where I
>> hide all my junk, the slide-in middle seat, and the extra lean in
>> right-hand turns of my '84 Wolfsburg Westy.
>>
>> On 4/16/09, miguel pacheco <mundopacheco@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > Guys, I was asked to facilitate the sale of a local van. The owner of
>> > a shop I sell used Vanagon parts to, here in Durango, Co. contacted
>> > me, saying it looked very clean to him. I took a quick look this
>> > afternoon and just wanted to throw it out there before I do more
>> > research. It's an 85 Wolfsburg with only 74K on the clock, which the
>> > owner says are original. I am meeting with him tomorrow and will know
>> > more then. The other standout is that it appears to have a very clean
>> > body. It is a light yellow, with white pop-top. It has only the jump
>> > seat behind the driver side and, according to the owner, instead of a
>> > second jump seat, it came with the fridge, which is not in the vehicle
>> > at this time, because he gave it away. I insisted that, if he can do
>> > it, he should get it back and he says that he can. It has the corduroy
>> > interior and it has the fraying as would be expected.
>> > It just got new brakes, a tune up, etc...to the tune of 1100.00. I am
>> > fairly unfamiliar with what this year Vanagon should and shouldn't
>> > have, as far as stock vs otherwise and that's why I'm posting earlier
>> > than I should. If you are interested, please feel free to contact me
>> > with your questions. I will have pictures and more information up
>> > asap. I hope to come up with a fair asking price, based on your input
>> > and a bit or research.
>> > So heads up.....if you are in the market, let's start talking before I
>> > put it up FS at all the usual places. FYI On TheSamba, I advertised a
>> > pop-top for sale and not only sold it, but sold two Vanagons, one 2wd,
>> > the other a Syncro, plus threw in a bunch of other goodies. He happy,
>> > me happy.
>> > (970)903-8087
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Miguel
>> > Down to one Syncro AW SVX (Fritz) and one 2wd (Baby) from eleven vans,
>> > two years ago
>> >
>>
>> --
>> Sent from my mobile device
>>
>> Chris S.
>> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
>>
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>
> --
> Thanks,
> Miguel
>
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