Date:         Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:34:39 -0400
Reply-To:     Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
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From:         Jonathan Farrugia <jfarrugi@UMICH.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Vanagon Front Heater Cores Almost Ready
Comments: To: Ken Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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construction of heater core soldered or crimped?  plastic tank ends or
metal?  what type of cooling tubing?  brass? aluminum?

jonathan

On Fri, 17 Apr 2009, Ken Wilford wrote:

> As most of you know the front heater core for a water cooled Vanagon is
> No Longer Available from any source.  I have tried Germany, I have tried
> every where and no one can get them new.  Therefore we are having them
> custom made by a company here in the US.  They are going to be better
> quality than OE and because they are custom they are going to be more
> expensive but at least the part will be available for those who need
> it.  I am have a run of three made up and they should be done within the
> next couple of weeks.  I have two sold already and I was wondering if
> someone on the list would like to buy the third one.  I have to sell
> them for $575 each.  I know this is expensive but I am just passing my
> cost of a custom unit along to you.  If I could sell them cheaper I
> would.  If you are interested in buying one please contact me off list
> and I will put you on the waiting list for them.  I am not sure how long
> a wait there will be between our first and second run so if you were
> planning on replacing this unit this spring you should contact me as
> soon as you can.  First come first serve on this one.  Each run will be
> a run of three units.  Let me know if I can help you in the matter.
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
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