Date:         Tue, 5 Mar 2002 12:36:35 -0600
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
Comments: To: napszeerf@yahoo.com
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"Vanagon Extremist" well i guess thats me!!!
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Doesn't sound like you're an extremist ........ you've stopped at one.

Stan Wilder

On Tue, 5 Mar 2002 08:38:49 -0800 phil stanhope <napszeerf@YAHOO.COM>
writes:
> "Why not go to a newer Eurovan rather than creating a
> bastard vehicle that
> only a Vanagon Extremist would own."
>
> "Vanagon Extremist" well i guess thats me!!!
>
> Phil, Vanagon Extremist
> 84' Westy Bastard Tiico "Millenium Falcon"
> 60' Morris Mini rally car1340CC
> 84' Westfalia Wolfsburg edition--FOR SALE-FOR SALE-SE
> VENDE!!!!!!(Florida)
> AC, PS, 4spd. Super clean interior, Captains chairs,
> Rare removeable center bench seat for 6 passenger
> capability. Body has some rusty seams
> Rolling Chassis-(Has NO engine)-Perfect for a
> conversion project!!! Tiico? Subaru?
>
>
>
> --- Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM> wrote:
> > It seems like a lot of trouble and expense to hang
> > onto an old shell. Why
> > not go to a newer Eurovan rather than creating a
> > bastard vehicle that
> > only a Vanagon Extremist would own.
> > I've met a lot of Eurovan owners in campogrounds
> > that are retired folks
> > and they buy their vans with extended warranties and
> > are free to go
> > wherever they want.
> > They all seem contented with power steering, power
> > windows, Air
> > conditioning, power lift Pop-top, roll out side
> > canopy.
> > Many pull small trailers for additional camping gear
> > and carry mini bikes
> > or bicycles with them.
> > Maintenance and repairs are never in their
> > discussions of Van ownership
> > ....... they're just looking forward to their next
> > destination.
> > If you're a seasoned mechanic and just love the
> > challenge of the engine
> > swap and are confident taking one of these
> > conversion vehicles on the
> > road, then I say go for it. You can still expect
> > every vehicle newer than
> > ten years to out-run you around town and on the
> > highway.
> > My owners manual says Vanagon on the cover and my
> > repair manual says
> > Vanagon on the cover, I know what I've got and I'm
> > satisfied with the
> > Vanagon as the factory shipped it. When this changes
> > I'll get another
> > vehicle.
> >
> > Stan Wilder
> > 83 Air Cooled Westfalia
> >
> > On Tue, 5 Mar 2002 09:35:04 -0600 Andy Yarnell
> > <Andrew.Yarnell@KIMLEY-HORN.COM> writes:
> > > I too have been looking at a lot of conversions. I
> > would love to
> > > have
> > > VR6 in a Vanagon. I have not been able to find a
> > kit to accomplish
> > > it,
> > > so a lot of custom work would have to be done.
> > Have you seen the
> > > blue
> > > Vanagon with the VR6 from Europe?
> > >
> >
> <http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm>
> > >
> >
> http://volksweb.relitech.com/../helmut/VR6-engine/vr6-engi.htm
> > >
> > > It looks like the VR6 sits just below the stock
> > lid. The web page
> > > does
> > > not go into very much detail as to what was done
> > to make this
> > > transplant
> > > happen, but I am very curious how it all come
> > together, and man, it
> > > looks clean, "from the factory".
> > >
> > > I am still looking for my first Vanagon; one that
> > is a prime
> > > candidate
> > > for a conversion. What I am finding is the Vans
> > that are prime
> > > candidates, are generally in poor condition all
> > around...but I am
> > > still
> > > looking, and confident something will come my way.
> > >
> > > Good Luck
> > >
> > > Andy
> > > Denver, CO
> > >
> >
>
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> > > ---------------------------------
> > > Original Message:
> > >
> > > Date: Mon, 4 Mar 2002 23:17:38 -0600
> > > From: "Smola, Tony" <TSmola@TRIBUNE.COM>
> > > Subject: looking for a CA smog legal conversion
> > that is a clean
> > > install
> > >
> > > I've been looking at everyones pictures of their
> > > conversions......not
> > > really
> > > a clean install...although I commend the effort
> > > The closest clean install appears to be the Tiico
> > South
> > > African......but
> > > I
> > > would like either a 1.8T or a VR6, but does the
> > VR6 fit under the
> > > lid?....looking for broad torque and firm
> > horsepower band, would
> > > eventually
> > > install a 5 spd w/ 0.71 fifth overdrive.
> > > Or should I bump the wasserboxer up in
> > displacement and compression
> > > ratio
> > > and keep it somewhat stock....hmmmm....no 5 spd w.
> > this one
> > >
> > >
> > > Malibu Tony 1.9L 5 degrees BTDC
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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