Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2022 08:59:11 -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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Good approach, Eric
On Wed, Jul 27, 2022 at 6:02 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> 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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