Date:         Sun, 8 Jan 2012 16:27:25 -0800
Reply-To:     Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Don Hanson <dhanson928@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: '84 Westy FS on CL in VA
Comments: To: Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com>
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On Sun, Jan 8, 2012 at 1:51 PM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@gmail.com> wrote:

> He says:
>
> Factory 'kitchen' has been removed. Because it was stupid...Who needs
> a fridge that can only hold a 6 pack and what are you going to do
> with 8 sugar cube sized ice cubes.
>
> and then:
>
> Modifications:
> New floor. Vinyl professionally installed, carpet removed. The first
> time you spill the cooler you'll understand why this was a good idea.
>
> Hmmm, I can get a lot more than a 6pack in my fridge and like that my
> food doesn't end up all wet and I never have to find ice and never
> have to worry about "spill the cooler."  To each his own... glad he
> at least saved all the parts.  I guess he thinks his modifications
> are a good selling point for a prospective buyer.
>

I think he must think he's improved the Van by making it less useful (most
Westie buyers seem to buy them because they ARE complete campers with
kitchens, fridges and sinks and water systems)   I'd guess he will be
waiting a while to find a buyer who wants a fixed-down Westie with a stock
motor at that price....but then I am surprised at what appeals to some
folks.
  Don Hanson

>
> Edward
>