Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2016 23:10:45 -0400
Reply-To: Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: Michael <mikewelldon@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: Ever added up your receipts?
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Haha. This is a great thread. One of the things I love about this email forum is the sense of humor we all have.
But yea, never look at the receipts (shudders in horror)
> On Mar 14, 2016, at 8:14 PM, Richard Golen <rgolen@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Here's a rationalization that can be used with one's wife.....if I didn't spend all that money on the Vanagon, I could of ford to have a mistress....
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Mar 14, 2016, at 19:48, bernie <1234bjs@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>
>> Somebody posted a poster on the Vanagon group on Facebook of a bunch of
>> guys laughing their heads off with the caption and Then She Said "When are
>> we going to stop pouring money into the Vanagon"?
>>
>>> On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 4:35 PM, Jason <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> I agree here. I once purchased a Corrado for the sum of $700 and proceeded
>>> to restore it. The body was in better than average condition, and I
>>> stopped the spreadsheet at $12K. I can only imagine a van with all the
>>> camping equipment and add ons....Put receipts in a hidden drawer out in the
>>> shop where your significant other will never find them (in case you ever
>>> need one) and don't worry about it. As long as the van puts a smile on
>>> your face when you drive it, carry on!
>>>
>>> Jason
>>> Uberbus
>>>
>>>
>>>> On Mon, Mar 14, 2016 at 6:38 PM, Richard Golen <rgolen@hotmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> As a wise man once told me "Sometimes there are questions that you don't
>>>> want the answers to."
>>>>
>>>> Enough said.
>>>>
>>>> Ric
>>>>
>>>> Sent from my iPad
>>>>
>>>>>> 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
>>>
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