Date: Sat, 21 Jan 2023 17:35:18 -0800
Reply-To: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From: Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject: Re: Vintage machines
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I think the bottom line is…
It’s all going to be more expensive
Not always as good
And not everything
:-)
Ab
> On Jan 21, 2023, at 5:34 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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> The key word you suggested: maybe.
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> You describe yourself as an optimist; I describe myself as a realist.
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> I hope you are right.
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> On Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 05:28:52 PM PST, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
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> Absolutely,
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> Getting good parts is a challenge.
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> My fingers are crossed that they will improve. Maybe more 3D printing out of metal for example. I’m a optimist.
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> I’m often surprised by things like the return of items at venders like Uniwerks, or creative solutions like the Mullendore starter adaptor. Folks seem to be continuing to support our vans. Even metal evaporation tanks and now even replacement alternators and starters that folks report are good.
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> Fingers crossed for good CV boots.
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> Though. I may have a lead on some good ones. I’ll get back to everyone once I secure a set to check out.
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> Eric
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>> On Jan 21, 2023, at 8:21 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET> wrote:
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>> They made a WHOLE lot of aircooled Beetle engine stuff. All around the world. Vanagon stuff: Not so much, and in my locale in San Diego, resources are drying. I don't mean to be negative.
>> But for sure...even with a skilled mechanic....if he can't get the part....you are in for a bad time. Just saying.
>> I wish I could be more enthusiastic. But I'd be lying if I said otherwise; and I won't do that.
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>> On Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 05:12:05 PM PST, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
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>> Yes,
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>> No denying that the machines are getting older. But the drivers and mechanics? Some are getting younger. At the recent bus event. Most vans were older air cooled. But most of the drivers I met were fairly young. From 22 years old to 58. Many young families as well. Many venders were younger then I would have expected.
>> I have heard many say the vans and fouls wanting them will fade away but I’m not so sure after seeing that gathering.
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>> Fingers crossed we keep a support network going.
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>> And, hopefully the young folks can afford the vans.
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>> Eric
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>>>> On Jan 21, 2023, at 7:48 PM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
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>>> We all know..this is the crux of it. Vintage Vanagons, vintage mechanics. Just the way it goes.
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>>>> On Saturday, January 21, 2023 at 04:37:24 PM PST, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:
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>>> It does and good man Dennis!
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>>> Things would be a heck of a lot tougher without list and guys like Dennis. Seriously , we are driving vintage machines ….
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>>> Ab
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