Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2024 20:11:23 -0600
Reply-To: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
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From: OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@COMCAST.NET>
Subject: Re: Value of my van? Was Poptop conversion
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Hey there DB
Yup,,, Well into the final quarter,,, Which is why I always offer
My 1/2cent instead of My 2cents to discussions these days ~~
Not giving up yet though,,, Just uninstalled 2 Vanagon tranys
& installed 1 in past 2 weeks (waiting for parts 2 install other 1) &
helped a neighbor put an airconditioner on His roof last Sat’ & then
got a pacemaker implanted on Monday,,, Been a busy 2 weeks ~
Hope You & All are doing well ~
> On 30 Jul , 2024, at 12:36 PM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net wrote:
>
> Holy smokes Dean. I didn't know you had 5 years on me!
>
> Dave B.
> the Boston one
> Still catching up after 2 months on the road. Including Route 20.
>
> On Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 04:18:08 PM EDT, OlRivrRat <olrivrrat@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>
> Hey there DMcNeely,, When in Feb is the Bday,,, I’ll be 80 on 20Feb ~
>
>
> > On 26 Jul , 2024, at 8:42 AM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM <mailto:davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>> wrote:
> >
> > Eric, we all get old, and Bonnie and I haven't been able to use the camper
> > nearly as much as we'd like in the last two years. Yes, the camper is
> > mostly stock, but the refrigerator has been removed. We haven't made any
> > active plans toward selling, but will probably do so in the next year or
> > so. Our daughter's family doesn't want it, though they camp a lot. And
> > how can I blame them, given the maintenance requirements. But someone will
> > want it.
> >
> > On Fri, Jul 26, 2024 at 4:14 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> >
> >> Hi David,
> >>
> >> I changed the subject to match your question and separate from
> >> Jon’s thread.
> >>
> >> Are you actually selling your camper or just looking for the value right
> >> now?
> >>
> >> Best of luck. I always liked the sound of your camper. It sounds like
> >> you kept it mostly or all stock, and well cared for, but also used it and
> >> enjoyed it. Sounds like a great way to enjoy the van.
> >>
> >>
> >> Best,
> >>
> >> Eric Caron
> >>
> >>
> >>> On Jul 21, 2024, at 9:10 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM <mailto:davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>>
> >> wrote:
> >>>
> >>> These vans being "so desirable," can anyone give me a reasonable estimate
> >>> of market value for a 1991 Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 L engine, body
> >> "fair"
> >>> as defined by Edmunds.com? Color tan if that matters. Original tent
> >> still
> >>> in great condition. Refrigerator removed, replaced by GoWesty shelving.
> >>> Service has been kept up since my ownership starting in 2008, nearly new
> >>> tires.
> >>>
> >>> On Sun, Jul 21, 2024 at 5:57 PM Jeff Palmer <w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com <mailto:w.jeff.palmer@icloud.com>>
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> There were people selling Safari-type roofs within the last few years.
> >> Not
> >>>> pop tops but permanently raised roofs. That might be an option too.
> >> These
> >>>> vans are so desirable now I’m sure there would be interest in any camper
> >>>> conversion.
> >>>> Jeff
> >>>> Sent from my iPhone
> >>>>
> >>>>> On Jul 21, 2024, at 6:30 PM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com <mailto:jrodgers113@gmail.com>>
> >> wrote:
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Well, it appears I am still dealing with my Vanagon Carat with Subaru
> >>>>> ENGINE, i thought the van was dead, gone, after the tree fell on it.
> >>>> Turns
> >>>>> out it is a very good candidate for pop top conversion into a camper
> >>>> maybe.
> >>>>> Anyone done this before? How hard are those tops to come by and
> >>>>> install? And at what cost, - both for the top and the labor.. May
> >> need a
> >>>>> top shipped in. Just plain vanagons are scarce as hen's teeth around
> >>>> here.
> >>>>> Would it be worth the effort? Would value go up enough to justify it?
> >>>> Just
> >>>>> thinkING. I sure would like to resurrect this van, even if I don't keep
> >>>> it.
> >>>>> .
> >>>>
> >>
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