Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 12:13:56 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: List energy needed
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Hi Ed,
I’m told that yesterday was very windy and Dennis drove my van and reported that the tires, rims 17 inch, and suspension handles things noticeably well. My van was not bad before except when the big trucks passed or in a strong wind. So, I’m looking forward to my drivers having a bit more control and confidence. I’ll avoid fast roads but nice to know we can handle them if needed.
Eric Caron
85 GL Auto
Not home yet but soon.
> On Mar 30, 2021, at 9:37 AM, Edward Maglott <emaglott3@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>
> Sending good vibes to you and your van!
>
> Re: tires... All I can say is they're very important to the driving
> enjoyment of the van. When I bought mine it had underrated car tires. So
> overstressed that they rubbed the upper control arm when cornering. There
> were grooves worn into the sidewalls from that!
>
> Edward
>
> On Tue, Mar 30, 2021, 9:16 AM Tom Buese <tantonbz@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> West River Westies at The Bald Mtn Campground, Townsend, VT-July 9-11,
>> 2021,
>> if all conditions are safe!
>>
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Mar 30, 2021, at 2:41 AM, Rob <vwrobb@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>
>>> Camping in July?
>>>
>>> Rob
>>> vwrobb@gmail.com
>>>
>>>> On Mon, Mar 29, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi folks,
>>>>
>>>> Despite my van not being with me for about 14 months. I’ve really
>> enjoyed the list. I’ve even gathered projects I can do, based on list
>> discussions.
>>>>
>>>> But, man this is getting tough.
>>>>
>>>> Van was expected back last weekend but The shake down cruise found some
>> issues.
>>>>
>>>> Several folks have asked me off list if the van is home.
>>>>
>>>> So, answer is not yet and most likely soon but not sure.
>>>>
>>>> So, send me some positive energy, or at least a tire or oil thread!
>> Something to keep my van energy alive.
>>>>
>>>> I’m hosting a camp out in July and can hardly think about it not having
>> had a van for so long.
>>>>
>>>> So, lets see if I can get Alistair to create a welcome home item for my
>> van, Rear light hinge? Worlds best window crank? Rear reflector light
>> protector?
>>>>
>>>> Ideas for best center rug as mine needs replacing?
>>>> More on sound deadening? I have a person waiting for pictures of my
>> van at Cascade audio to make recommendations.
>>>>
>>>> Looks like I may have the dreaded water leak at front driver’s side so
>> keep tips ready for me as I think that is on me to address.
>>>>
>>>> Any new camping toys make it to your busses?
>>>>
>>>> And,
>>>>
>>>> One big thanks to Jim Felder, Several years ago I purchased a brown
>> steering column cover as my lower section was failing. He sent me the
>> lower and the upper. I’m told my current upper one is now cracked and
>> thanks to Jim I’ve located my spare and I think it is rock solid.
>>>>
>>>> So, Anyone with brown dash parts pleas hold on to them or if cleaning
>> out the shed let me know. Finding those parts especially for Automatic is
>> going to get hard.
>>>>
>>>> And, lastly, thanks to those offering slider door hinge parts, I’ll get
>> back to you off list soon.
>>>>
>>>> I hope this message reaches all of you and that you can spare me some
>> Vanagon community positive energy.
>>>>
>>>> Our vans have great karma, and I need that energy with me again.
>>>>
>>>> Best to all and now start that tire thread or anything else!
>>>>
>>>> Eric Caron
>>>> 85 GL auto
>>
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