Date:         Tue, 15 Mar 2016 05:41:13 -0500
Reply-To:     Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ralph Meyermann <ralphmeyermann@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Ever added up your receipts?
Comments: To: Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@yahoo.com>
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The $200.00 save from being scrap iron to well over $15k. Full powerflex,
new ball joints and rod ends, 1.5" lift, set of 5 GW 15" alloys with bfgs,
canvas, top seal, new rear foam and fabric, new bumpers, H4 vision kit,
regeared/built trans, AAZ TD with hybrid turbo, tank, seals and sending
unit, small car rear disc, and about $3k in body work, Giles pump and
injectors, with other things that I can't remember
On Mar 14, 2016 11:47 AM, "Stephen Grisanti" <bike2vcu@yahoo.com> wrote:

> Is this to be considered GoStewy pricing?
> I just had to ask, even with your name misspelled.  It would not have
> worked otherwise.
> Stephen
>
>     On Monday, March 14, 2016 12:34 PM, 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
>