Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 20:10:18 -0400
Reply-To: John Anderson <vwbus@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From: John Anderson <vwbus@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject: WIN '78 WESTY $5 (Help Chalie Ford)
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COST $5 A SHOT, LOCATION CLARKSBURG WV, DETAILS BELOW
OK ladies and gentlemen, something I've been planning for a couple of weeks
but have been too busy to set in motion, but now is as good a time as any
looking at Charlie's situation. First, let me say Charlie Ford did not ask
for this, but I did run it by him, he is a good stand up guy and needs some
short term financial help at the moment, and rather than give charity I have
a great idea that helps him, and helps me.
Having too many vans, and having just left my cushy engineering job to
return for a bonsai attempt at pre-med, I am stuck with the reality that I
will never do anything but watch my '78 Champagne Westy turn to iron oxide
so it is up for grabs, raffle style. Entirety of the proceeds to be given to
Charlie Ford, with the exception that initial profits go for a muffler for
the bus, and a $20 sheet metal part to be installed by me before it goes, of
course if one of the Type 2 parts suppliers out there would like to donate
said parts… (Then all proceeds go to Charlie, in the unlikely even he does
not want them (has a job by the end of contest) proceeds split 50/50 between
the type2@type2.com and vanagon@vanagon.com mailists.
The specifics.
'78 Champagne (white over brown, brown interior parts, delay wipers, etc)
Westy.
Located in Clarksburg, WV (3 hours from Baltimore, DC, Pittsburgh)
Gorgeous canvas. Much less rust than normal for a Mid-Atlantic Van. DPD A/C
installation (worked 3 years ago, does not now). Generally solid. OK
interior. Deluxe Westy, stove, sink, fridge, all worked 3 years ago. Chrome
bumpers (rear smashed). New windshield seal. New fuel lines 2 years ago.
Solid heater boxes/exhaust. New rear wheel cylinders, front pads, system
bled 2 years ago. Tranny oil changed 2 years ago, no chunks. Some severe
right side rust, the van was sideswiped and dealer repaired 10+ years ago at
my guess. When I bought it, it could have been a perfect bus save for rust
initiated by the terrible bodywork, it is still quite solid but sliding door
going, rear forward 1/4 nasty, some front wheelwell going. (Still rockers
100% solid.) More bad, I drove it all winter 2 winters ago and let it set
salted, unwashed till the present, surface corrosion took off, but it is
SOLID. This bus is salvageable but I wouldn't, it is a better beater/driver
sort of camper, it is better than what 1/2 of the want to be hippie
population buys from unscrupulous dealers. Engine shows its age (142k),
compression like 115, 110, 95, 90 when I last checked. Was turning in 15
mpg. FI present and running fine, stock exhaust and EGR filter NOT present.
I think I had an oil analysis done once and it showed OK. I bought it for
$300, put maybe $100 in it, drove it a year. On an idiot's lot, it would go
asking $1000, I'd ask $500 if I was selling it outright.
This Bus has never failed me, after 2 years sitting I needed it a couple
months ago, all other wheels broke, I jumped in started it up, drove it for
a week 500 miles, no problems. This thing has great Bus "karma" it will
serve its next owner well.
This is what it costs, $5 a shot, step right up, step right up. You might
help Charlie, you might help the lists, and you might win a bus whose parts
are worth more than $500 easily. Most of all you help me get rid of the
thing to a good VW loving home.
This is how it will work. I've set up WWW page with pictures, In the future
I will list names of each entrant who has sent me money on another page,
updated weekly, this keeps me honest, you will see your name by a number.
All entries must be get to me by May 30, then come June 1, an impartial
person, perhaps our type2 listmaster will draw a number out of a hat, that
person gets the bus, if your entry comes late, you simply donated $5 to
Charlie. The winner has 1 week to make arrangements to claim said bus from
Clarksburg WV (3 hours from DC, Baltimore, Pittsburg, etc.) then till July 1
to claim the Bus. If they fail to make arrangements or then claim the bus in
that timeframe, another name is drawn. So if you want to merely donate $5 or
more to Charlie, note on your entry that you do not want the Bus.
I guarantee the bus free with clear title, in running condition, capable of
making it up my driveway 8-) with a fresh oil change, but maybe needing a
muffler if this really doesn't work out $$$ wise. Bus made WV inspection
prior to being parked. Brakes are good, runs fair, to make her solid runner
needs standard front end work. Basically 142k mile condition here people,
chances are it will get you 500+ miles no problems, but I can't say for
sure, I'd jump in it and drive it at least half way cross country but I have
AAA Plus and am known to be a total idiot when it comes to VW's.
A couple notes about the pictures, the tires shown are not included, you'll
get a fair set of mismatched car style rubber to roll her home, the dash
clock is not included, the bumper impact strips are not included, nor the
WCM sign on front, you get everything else. The interior is in pieces and
largely not installed in preparation for some bodywork, but won't affect you
driving it home.
I don't care how many people I get involved here. I'd like a lot of entries
to help Mr. Ford even if you don't want the Bus if we can get some spirit
going but the Bus will go even if I get only one person to send an entry.
Tentatively I'll wire the proceeds to Charlie himself or forward them to
someone he will be in contact with come early June, he can verify he got it.
To enter send as much as you want to donate/enter to:
John Anderson
66 1/2 S Water St
Keyser, WV 26726
with your name, address, phone number, and email address clearly included on
a 3x5 note card. Standard safety precautions here people, send me check or
money order so if I don't get it, you have recourse and we don't have hard
feelings. If you send cash and I don't get it, it is your problem not mine.
And remember to note if you DO NOT actually want the Bus for logistical
reasons or whatever so I can skip you in the drawing.
Any questions email me at vwbus@mindspring.com I note I'm a long time member
of the Vanagon and Type2 mailists and I'm just trying to do a nice deed and
get rid of the thing.
Pictures at:
http://vwbus.home.mindspring.com/vwbus.htm
http://www.mindspring.com/~vwbus/vwbus.htm
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