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!  :-)