Date:         Tue, 14 Apr 1998 01:25:02 EDT
Reply-To:     Jonyqest22 <Jonyqest22@AOL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Jonyqest22 <Jonyqest22@AOL.COM>
Subject:      used part purchase?
Comments: To: vanagon@vanagon.com
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Hey Volks,
I'm relativly new to the vw world, as an owner, just purchased an '88 Vanagon
weekender.  I've had a great time in it for the past 5 mo. or so.  My delema
right now is I want to re configure the inside.  I've seen how the '89-'91
vanagon Carat's are arranged, i.e: the folding table, rear facing seats, and
have decided to try and install these features.  I love the idea of the
folding table in the rear, it could be so handy.  In negotiating this i
realize that I could "jerry rig" a table for the back, but I like things to be
the way they were designed to be, so.....   I've been searching for the driver
side wall panel which will conceal the folding table and have found it from
two places; 1) Califiornia Campers  ( $150 for side panel, table and hardware)
and 2) Madras motors ($450 same deal from a '91 mutivan), both say they are
like new parts.  I would look at them if they weren't cross country, both are
in CA while I'm in VT.
My question is how do I know which to get, has anyone had any dealings with
either one of these companies, is there anything in particular I should be
weary of when purchasing used parts.
ANY IMPUT/SUGGESTIONS WILL DO
thanks volks
jon
'88 vanagon weekender