Date: Wed, 1 Apr 1998 10:59:36 -0600
Reply-To: "Michael D. Landis" <mlandis@WATERVALLEY.NET>
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From: "Michael D. Landis" <mlandis@WATERVALLEY.NET>
Subject: FS: 1981 Westy - Memphis/North MS area
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Well, I'm putting Maxbug up for sale. When I bought him almost a year ago I
*thought* my work situation was about to change. The software project I'd
been working on for almost a year was nearly done and I thought I'd go from
60-70 hour workweeks to a more normal 40 and have lots of time to enjoy the
vehicle that I'd always wanted to own.
Didn't work out that way. Immediately after the one project was finished I
was offered another at a price I couldn't refuse. I've been able to get
away to take Max camping exactly twice, most recently last September.
There's no end in sight and I just can't justify the upkeep any more.
So, here's what I have: a 1981 Westy with just under 5000 miles (all
highway driving) on a completely rebuilt engine, 105K on the odometer, and
working air conditioning. Fuel pump, clutch master cylinder, and
distributor have all been replaced since I've owned it. I've installed a
Jensen 4x35 watt radio-cassette and put on 4 new 6-ply tires. The ride is
very smooth; she'll cruise all day at a nice even 67 mph or so.
Exterior is dark orange, interior is gold, both in pretty good shape. It
has all curtains and the screen-cover for the back door. I've never used
the stove or fridge; the PO told me the gas system worked but I can't
confirm that. The poptop seals are good, the canvas remained leak-free in a
weekend-long downpour.
Known problems: the fridge doesn't get electricity in either AC or DC
modes. The gas tank was dirty when I bought it and went through fuel
filters like candy -- 4 or 5 in the first couple thousand miles. But the
current filter has been on for more than 1500 miles and still looks OK so
I'm guessing most of the schmutz has been flushed out. The muffler is some
weird aftermarket that looks like it was clumsily welded together by a
drunken chimp. A couple of holes have been patched with JB Weld, it could
probably stand to be replaced.
I'm asking $4200 but no reasonable offer will be refused. I'm located in
northern Mississippi about 80 miles from Memphis TN. If you're interested
please email me offlist or phone 601-473-4225 between 11 am and 5pm Central
time.
_=========== Michael D. Landis mlandis@watervalley.net
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