Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2022 09:01:51 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Pristine Westy in 25 years?
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Are we having two different conversations?
Conversation 1 will people want to purchase vanagons in good condition in 25 years?
Conversation number 2, What are you doing with your van now and into the future?
I was responding to conversation number 1 Will there be a demand for VW buses in 25 years when I said yes I think so, and who would have predicted 25 years ago the current demand.
I was responding to David asking where are the pristine Buses now when I reported the recent sale of such vans locally.
And the second conversation what I plan to do with mine. Keep it healthy and as rust free as possible while taking it out for every adventure I can. And, each ding and imperfection will have a story and memory to go with it.
I believe the vans love to be driven, and though it is fun to look at those in museums I plan to run mine all I can.
It seemed like my messages were crossing in the conversations as responses didn’t seem to match what I was trying to say!
Sorry about that.
And, there is more then one right way to enjoy one’s van’s
Mine isn’t to keep perfect, I just enjoy the care almost as much as the traveling.
Eric Caron
> On Jul 26, 2022, at 11:46 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>
> Yes Eric,
>
> So stop using your van, every day you use it , it lowers the price in the wonderful world 25 years from now.
>
> :-)
>
> Alistair
>
>> On Jul 26, 2022, at 8:40 PM, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>
>> Here is a example of this type of van.
>>
>> Two campers a 1980 and 1983.5 and a 87 passenger van and a 59 bug recently sold in my area. Vans were low miles, original and clean. Bug was restored. A local VW dealer owner purchased them all. They were sold because the owners lost their inexpensive winter storage and decided it was time to let the VW’s go.
>> The seller wanted to sell them as a package and they went fast, though not cheap.
>>
>> Though now that I think about it sold individually they would likely bring a higher price now.
>> I'm not saying vans should be preserved as new. I prefer they be used and cared for. I’m just responding the question would there be those that want them and willing to pay a price for original condition in 25 years? I believe yes.
>>
>> More importantly these vans have great karma.
>>
>> Eric Caron
>>
>>
>>> On Jul 26, 2022, at 10:56 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>>
>>> So where are these low miles, perfectly clean, stock Campmobiles? Jim has
>>> one. How many others are there?
>>>
>>>> On Tue, Jul 26, 2022 at 7:09 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi Alistair, How many people would have said the same thing 25 years ago,
>>>> and how is the current demand for a low miles perfectly clean stock
>>>> Westfalia?
>>>>
>>>> Pretty good demand I think! Though I would prefer one with several
>>>> upgrades including bigger wheels, improved suspension, and a bit more
>>>> power. But That’s about it.
>>>>
>>>> In 25 years I’ll be approaching 80 years old so will want either my Westy
>>>> as is or converted to electric and still be out there enjoying camping and
>>>> the Piece signs from people of all ages.
>>>> But, pristine it currently isn’t and won’t be then. It will hopefully be
>>>> solid, pretty, and functional, with some dings that come with great
>>>> memories.
>>>>
>>>> Eric Caron
>>>>
>>>> On Jul 26, 2022, at 9:27 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA> wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> The fraction of the world looking for a pristine westy in 25 years is ….
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Well….
>>>>>
>>>>> Very very low
>>>>>
>>>>> :-)
>>>>>
>>>>> Ab
>>>>>
>>>>>> On Jul 26, 2022, at 4:25 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Double sided tape is a good solution. Remember, no matter how you get
>>>> Carried away with your own needs, in 25 years the world will not be looking
>>>> for westies with holes drilled in the cabinets.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Jim
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>>>>
>>>>>>> On Jul 25, 2022, at 1:12 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Only way I can suggest , short of drilling holes, is using 3m high
>>>> bond double sided tape.
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> It’s quite strong. But you can use solvents to get it off agajn
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> Alistair
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>>> On Jul 25, 2022, at 8:37 AM, Pete Sicilia <pete@coffeepot.org>
>>>> wrote:
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Hi gang,
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I was doing some last minute pre-camping shopping on Amazon and saw
>>>> someone
>>>>>>>> had mounted quickfists to the back of their cabinet. As seen in the
>>>> reviews
>>>>>>>> of this item... https://a.co/d/5OOFTvb
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> I may have had a lapse in impulse control ;)
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Does anyone have an opinion on the best (strongest and least damaging)
>>>>>>>> mounting option for securing quickfists and other items to the fiber
>>>> board
>>>>>>>> cabinets?
>>>>>>>>
>>>>>>>> Thanks!
>>>>>>>> Pete
>>>>
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