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Date:         Sat, 16 Feb 2013 15:08:35 -0500
Reply-To:     Bill M <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bill M <billmonk@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: More on Westy Prices
Comments: To: neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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Good points Neil. Every Vanagon I buy I always assume it to need a motor and if a syncro a tranny. Unless they can produce verifiable documents from a know builder. If its a GEX,AVP,etc..it's junk to me. I actually prefer one that's not running so I can yank the stock power plant out and put in a conversion. Like a zetec...for example!

Bill M 87 Westy Zetec Turbo

On Feb 16, 2013, at 2:25 PM, neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Important point and my first thought. > > And, poorly lit images of the vehicle suggest either poor camera > skills, a less than average cell phone camera, or they don't want to > lead off showing dents rust etc. > > Regardless, if engine built right, could be a decent buy. A few dents, > minimal rust seems pretty normal for Westy of that vintage and price > range. OTOH, things like the propane tank, tent, etc. add up. > > Also, the ad doesn't mention "Westfalia" or the like. A Westy owner > with any amount of experience would show that in the ad. My guess is > the owner bought it, thought they'd stuff a running engine in and turn > it around. > > Neil. > > On Sat, Feb 16, 2013 at 8:45 AM, J Stewart <fonman4277@comcast.net> wrote:

> >> I'm always suspicious when a vehicle goes up for sale with a freshly rebuilt, or even worse, freshly rebuilt non-running engine. Who did the rebuild? Uncle Cledus? > > > -- > Neil n > > 65 kb image Myford Ready For Assembly http://tinyurl.com/64sx4rp > > '88 Slate Blue Westy to be named. > > '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco" http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/ > > Vanagon VAG Gas I4/VR Swap Google Group: > > http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines


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