Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2022 17:37:58 -0800
Reply-To: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: The vanagon trail
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I'd think it's a good idea to post here first for parts before ordering
because it gives someone an opportunity to give something to somebody. I
recently order a sliding door handle and I forgot to ask.
In the meantime I have a couple of front door handles if someone needs one.
dan
On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 3:09 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> Yes,
>
> I’ve so enjoyed it when I’ve noticed a vanagon visitor needing
> something I had in reserve. Utility door, wiper caps, hub caps, and more,
> all back in service.
>
> I try to keep useful spares but when someone else needs it first, I figure
> it is time to share. And, the VW kindness flows back 10 fold.
> Before our busses became so darn expensive, and the parts as well, sharing
> and gifting back and forth happened all the time. I appreciate it when the
> spirit still happens.
>
> These busses and their people have great karma.
>
> Eric Caron
>
> > On Nov 29, 2022, at 5:55 PM, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > Sometimes it is just worth it to downsize the number of parts collected
> over time - and also be proactive enough to dedicate the part back to a
> working vehicle instead of leaving it sitting in a box or lying on a shelf
> without purpose. Priceless!
> >
> > BT
> >
> > On Tue, Nov 29, 2022 at 11:38 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net
> <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> > Years ago I asked if anyone had a brown ashtray. My van came with one
> that had a chunk out of it. A past list member cleaning out the garage
> mailed it to me and refused payment. I’m still using it. But, I mailed
> hime a thank you anyway!
> >
> > Eric
> >
> >
> > > On Nov 29, 2022, at 1:21 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET
> <mailto:rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>> wrote:
> > >
> > > Man, that is very generous of you! Just so excellent. I say, Grab
> It! Turn it into a Vanagon road trip. Yes, this kind of magic happens.
> > >
> > > On Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 10:13:57 AM PST, turbotransporter <
> ramblinvan@gmail.com <mailto:ramblinvan@gmail.com>> wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a good used brown Power Steering wheel in North Kitsap County.
> Free if you pick up. Zero interest in selling or shipping.
> > > Andrew
> > >
> > >> On Nov 29, 2022, at 8:40 AM, John <xstreamcanadian@hotmail.com
> <mailto:xstreamcanadian@hotmail.com>> wrote:
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> All
> > >>
> > >> I'm in need of a steering wheel in brown. I located one in New York,
> for a reasonable price. Shipping to me on the west coast is over 100 bucks.
> I'm wondering, would it be possible to get it I to the hands of someone in
> New York that is possibly traveling west, even one state, and then someone
> else etc to make its way across the country. It's arrival destination is
> Washington state.
> > >>
> > >> Thoughts ?
> > >
>
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