Date:         Tue, 18 Apr 2023 15:49:56 -0700
Reply-To:     Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Richard Koerner van And some Dennis thoughts.
Comments: To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com>
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I am not sure if this link will help... but just have a look...

https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/us/volkswagen/vanagon/body-panels.html

On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 11:52 AM Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:

> Also don't take for granted that parts over the years have remained the
> same in the producton of Vanagons. I have noticed quite different radii on
> the corners of certain parts over the years. Also saw a restored vanagon
> that used a rear corner panel from an  aircooled. The marker lamp holes
> were several inches different.
>
> Jim
>
> On Tue, Apr 18, 2023 at 1:47 PM OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> >         I’ll 2nd what DH says here & add a thought >
> >
> > If You go for Used parts or a Parts Van there may probably be Cutting &
> > Cleaning costs
> >
> > that very well might make the New parts be the better value ~
> >
> >                                                 ORR ~ DeanB
> >
> > > On 16 Apr , 2023, at 7:56 AM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Regarding looking for a clip versus new parts, as our vehicles are
> aging
> > we need to give thought for future parts availability. Many of these body
> > sections are still available new. Some are likeliness old stock. Without
> > sales they will not be manufactured. At some point unless purchased by
> > speculators or other supporters, the time will come that this stuff will
> be
> > destroyed. Storage costs $$and at some point the losses need to be cut.
> > Sometimes these clearances go to auction but most likely off to the
> > shredder.
> > >
> > > There are hardly any other 80's vehicles that are still in use as daily
> > drivers or more importantly leisure travel vehicles. Not do we drive them
> > we also sleep and live in them. The US automotive fleet is now over 12
> > years and that is considered a problem. Here we are driving vehicles
> > pushing 40. We need to give thought to our future parts needs.
> > >
> > > Dennis
> >
>