Date: Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:56:51 -0700
Reply-To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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From: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Pristine Westy in 25 years?
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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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