Date:         Mon, 14 Mar 2016 22:38:34 +0000
Reply-To:     Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Ever added up your receipts?
Comments: To: Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM>
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As a wise man once told me "Sometimes there are questions that you don't want the answers to."

Enough said. 

Ric

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> On Mar 14, 2016, at 12:34, Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I have for my son's '87 Westy.  Purchased 10/14 for $13,000 including title
> transfer, and since then he's purchased and we've installed 140 items,
> bringing the total to $25,000. That's all for parts except for $344 in labor
> (some major exhaust welding). Equal opportunity purchases from all of our
> vendors plus Rock Auto, Europe, and a local parts store.  We have done A LOT
> to this van!
> 
> 
> 
> The PO installed a new GT transmission and had the fuel tank resealed, but
> we did everything else from wheels and tires to pop top restoration with
> computer matched automotive paint, canvas, SS fasteners, and seals. Now the
> heads leak (150k miles) and a Subaru engine donor is parked in my driveway.
> The fun never stops.
> 
> 
> 
> If he were to sell it he'd list it for $35k as is, and after the conversion
> probably $50k.  Now I understand the Vanagon Westy prices I see!
> 
> 
> 
> Next I'll add up the receipts for my '85 Westy. Or maybe not.
> 
> 
> 
> Stuart