Date: Tue, 23 Apr 1996 20:09:52 -0700
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From: jbsmith@ix.netcom.com (Jason B. Smith)
Subject: Searching For Westys & Slider Door Parts....
Howdy all! I am on the prowl for 2 Westys and a sliding door mechanism
for a 73-79 Bus. I guess I should elaborate - the Westy search is for
a couple of friends of mine and I thought I would try the List first!
The door mechanism is for a neighbor's van who blew the "white metal"
to pieces when it seized up. On with the show....
Desperately seeking 87-89 Westy, preferrably no Syncros, manual
transmission, but loaded to the gills with power all and A/C. Must be
in hyperclean, showroom-like shape for a somewhat anal retentive owner
that will mother it to death! Ahhh, yes, the caveat - the potential
Westy mustn't have more than 50K on the odometer (yes, that's the first
time around!). Any hints, pointers, vehicles? The gentleman seems to
be willing to pay a decent price for the "perfect" Westfalia!
Next request - any 80's Westy in pretty darn good shape. Should be
reasonably nice mechanically and cosmetically, with good camping
interior. This fellow would like to stay between $3500-3900. Any
takers, perchance?
Finally, some pieces parts. A slider door mechanism for a late model
bay window. This is the piece attached to the roller "doohingey" that
cruises along the top or "beltline" track and makes your slider open
and close happily. VWoA would like to remove $240.00 for said item!
Anyone have a junked out Bus or a spare one of these lying around that
could be had for slightly (okay, a LOT) cheaper?
Well, guess that's it! If anyone can help out, please email me at the
above address. I appreciate the patience and hope this finds the
Listmembers well and good! I brought my '73 Sportsmobile out of
storage on Sunday and we've been transversing the Western New York
countryside with glee! See you on the road.....
Jason Smith
jbsmith@ix.netcom.com
P.S. - Travelling for the Westys is not out of the question, but I
would prefer to stay in the approximate "top-right" quadrant of the
country. The slider mechanism can come from wherever - it's quite a
bit easier to ship than a Vanagon! :-)