Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2020 11:55:31 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Eric's Van?
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Hi Dave,
Once I have my van back we can arrange to meet at a private MA camp spot I know. It is real camping.
I’m hoping to be there second weekend in July. It isn’t West River Westies but it is secluded, safe and beautiful.
Go Dennis go!
Eric
> On Jun 13, 2020, at 10:04 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
>
> Hi Eric. Dave here.
> I couldn't take it anymore. Diane and I went camping for a few days at Mt. Greylock Campground here in MA. Could almost throw a rock into VT. No restrooms or facilities. A porta pottie makes us self sufficient, so we can camp.
> Glad Dennis is working on your bus. Hang in there, you will be out in the woods soon.
>
> Dave
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Sent: Tue, Jun 9, 2020 7:15 pm
> Subject: Eric's Van?
>
> Hi folks,
>
> A few people have asked how my van progress is going.
>
> I’m excited as it is now being worked on. It is great to be getting some progress reports.
>
> But, I know once done I’ll get a real tour of all that is done.
>
> At the moment the 1.9 and the Auto transmission are out.
>
> The new 2.3 engine is being built.
>
> So, it isn’t being driven anywhere at this moment.
>
> I soak in every little detail Dennis shares and I’m dreaming of VW bus travel in my future!
>
> I even have a few small updates I saved for here so I can reconnect with my bus.
>
> So, update is wonderful things are happening.
>
> I just wish I was there to have my hands on it and learn as it comes together.
>
> And, I’m pretty pleased with the wheels we chose and I feel less guilty now that a few more sets are available for those interested.
>
> And, funny thing is my darn 1.9 actually performed very well on it’s trip to the shop. The more it ran the better it was. For this reason my friend that got it running with a few spare parts and some experience is not letting me live it down!
>
> Anyone have a 85 or older vanagon body needing a engine? I might be able to get it running respectably and have my second project!
>
> Oh, stop! Let me get this one home first!
>
> I’ll share more going forward, but I don’t want to step on my good mechanic’s toes.
>
> I’m just very excited for VW camping!
>
>
>
> Eric Caron
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