Date: Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:01:14 -0400
Reply-To: Mark A Kippert <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM>
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From: Mark A Kippert <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM>
Subject: Re: Van wrecked, wondering if it's worth repairing
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Jeff & Allen,
I'm afraid one of those has been spoken for. One is a 1988 Carat and
the other a 1990 Carat. I bought the 1990 Carat about 2 weeks ago. I
know Jeff would be willing to part with the '88 for $400. It's been
setting for about 2 years I think. He says it has a bad engine, he
just doesn't have time to work on it.
I took pictures of both with my iPhone. Check them out:
<http://kippert.com/vanagon/90carat/>
<http://kippert.com/vanagon/88carat/>
Allen, if you're interested, I have a 1987 GL, body in great shape,
that I would be willing to give you. I bought it as a parts machine
but I'm losing the garage I now have it stored in by the end of the
year. All I would ask in return is help pulling all the major parts
(drivetrain, computer, dash items and whatever else my be good to
stockpile). My wife will not let me bring that one home since I will
also have the Carat as a project. Depending on where you are in
Indiana I might also be able to help you get it home (I have a nice
tow dolly).
Here are pics of the '87 when I picked it up (it's now garaged):
<http://kippert.com/vanagon/parts_vanagon/>
BTW, if Allen is not interested, this offer stands to any list member
who's willing to help me part out the '87. I just don't have enough
time to do it by myself.
Mark K
1986 GL/2WD/4SPD
<http://kippert.com/vanagon/>
On Jul 24, 2009, at 11:05 AM, VW Doka wrote:
> Allen,
>
> Jeff's VW in Mooresville has two decent Wolfsburgs sitting on the lot.
> They're definitely late model, both are burgundy. I know for certain
> that they've been there for at least 2 months. Give them a call if
> you plan on going the "swap" route. It's definitely worth a look.
>
> I don't know where you are in Indiana, but let me know if it's too far
> to take a quick look and I'll drive over there and take some pics for
> you. I'm just up the street from them in Plainfield (till November
> when I head home to California).
>
> Cheers,
>
> Jeff
>
>
> On Fri, Jul 24, 2009 at 10:31 AM, Allan
> Streib<streib@cs.indiana.edu> wrote:
>> Got the news from the insurance co (State Farm) they are
>> considering the claim to be a total loss. Not surprising, really.
>>
>> They are offering the NADA "good condition" value for the van,
>> which is $3,125. I actually think that's pretty fair for a GL
>> vanagon with over 200K miles.
>>
>> I can buy it back for the salvage value of $325 and try to repair
>> it. The question I now have is am I better off shopping for
>> another solid van, maybe one with a blown engine or drivetrain, and
>> transplant parts, or trying to hammer out/weld and or bondo the
>> damage on my current van.
>>
>> Thoughts? Anyone have any leads on a potential candidate for the
>> "replace/transplant" plan? I am located in Indiana, would consider
>> picking up/towing from anywhere in the midwest or mid-south.
>>
>> Allan
>> --
>> 1991 Vanagon GL
>>
>
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