Date:         Wed, 31 Mar 1999 20:05:56 -0500
Reply-To:     The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         The Bus Depot <ron@NETCARRIER.COM>
Subject:      New Jump Seats & Other NOS Stuff
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I got a shipment of some wierd Vanagon odds & ends that may be of interest
to some...

One item is the front heater system for '83-91.  This is the complete
assembly, with blower, heater core, ducts, switches, valves, etc. etc.
Original retail is close to $1200.  The catch is that it's for
right-hand-drive Vanagons.  I'm honestly not sure if there is any real
difference or not.  The main parts (blower, valve, etc) all are the same.
Probably the whole assembly is the same and you could swap it out for yours
as a whole.  Worst case, you'd have to use your old housing but would still
have all new parts.  Either way, you get a brand new blower, core, etc.
worth many hundreds of bucks.  Three available.  Price is $249.95 complete.

Another item is the rear overhead air conditioning unit from an '86-91
Vanagon.  Includes the condensor, blowers, etc. that are built into the
overhead unit.  The front section and the conduit that goes across along the
roof of the van are not included.  For reference, just one of the fans
inside this unit costs close to $400 if you need one.  The whole unit is
$179.95.

I have one gray Wolfsburg Edition rear-facing jumpseat, suitable for use in
Westfalias etc.  This is the type that mounts behind the passenger seat.  It
is clearly used, not new, but in good condition (but a little dirty).  The
mounting parts that are part of the seat are included.  The mount that
permanently attaches to the front-seat pedastal is not.  Price $150.

I have six more jump seats are strange contraptions that apparantly came
from a non-Westfalia VW camper conversion in the UK.  These seats are really
trick!  They appear to mount behind the drivers seat (sorry, Westy owners),
and fold up flat against the side wall when not in use. The seat back folds
down, then the entire seat folds inward, flat against the side of the van!
Folded up, it take up almost no space, sticking out only about a foot from
the side wall (approximate measurements 24" tall and wide, 14" deep).
Opened, the seat faces rear, and is about as plush and comfortable as a
Westy jumpseat.  The blue-gray fabric is not the same as the late 80's
Vanagon gray but would look decent with a blue or gray Vanagon interior.
The manufacturer's name appears to be Isringhausen, and they list a UK
address. They are very solidly made. It appears that they would bolt into a
Vanagon with only minor fabrication (i.e. finding appropriate bolts,
spacers, or whatever).  These seats are really neat!  It's really cool how
they unfold and open up.  It's a shame the Westy has a cabinet on the
drivers side or I'd keep one for myself.  The price on these is $169.95 plus
shipping.  If you buy one and don't like it, you can send it back within 7
days for a refund minus shipping.  Once these 6 are gone I don't expect to
see any more.


I also got some other items back in that have been out of stock for a little
while, including...

- Water pumps, genuine VW in VW box for '86-91, or German made Hepu brand
for '83-85, $49.95
- Clutch master cylinders, genuine VW in VW box, $39.95
- Brake Pads, genuine VW brand for '86-91, or ATE brand (orig supplier to
VW) for '73-85, $19.95/set
- Air Flow Meters, genuine VW/Bosch, new, were $380, now $119.95
- Syncro Air Filters, also fit non-syncro '86-91, genuine VW, orig $140,
$16.95
- Complete Lock Kits, includes all handles/cylinders, all keyed alike,
genuine VW, '85-up, $89.95
- Brake Calipers w/carrier, Girling, '86-up Vanagon, orig $210, $69.95 each
- A/C Compressors, Sanden SD508 (orig equip VW), '83-85 Vanagon, new,
$179.95
- A/C Condensors, orig equipment, most '86-up Vanagon, orig $600, $149.95
- Auto Transmissions, original Volkswagen, fits 83-91, $1399.95
- Rear Heater Cores, original equip, $69.95  (last call at this price, cost
went up)
- Hubcaps, orig equip VW, used in Europe on cargo vans, similar to the
chrome ones used on Busses but heavy duty and painted silver rather than
chromed, $29.95 for set of 4.

Quantities of many of these are limited to stock on hand.  Most of these
items are, or will soon be, on my specials page,
http://www.busdepot.com/ASP/SearchSpecials.asp .  You can order via the
website or call or email to order.

Thanks,
Ron Salmon
The Bus Depot
http://www.busdepot.com
(215) 234-VWVW