Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 14:06:10 -0800
Reply-To: developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
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From: developtrust <developtrust@COX.NET>
Subject: Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
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When I bought my 1989 vanagon GL and took it in for a buyer diagnosis (cost
$75) a woman who had a brand new Eurovan asked me if I wanted to trade
straight across for hers. She REALLY did not like it.
William Polowniak
1989 Vanagon GL
1988 Mercedes 300 SE
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Steven Fish" <fish@SALZBURG.CO.AT>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 1:42 PM
Subject: Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
> Has anyone mentioned this before on this list... I mean... that Eurovans
> SUCK!!!
>
> Just wondering
>
> RSF
>
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> Robert S. Fish
> Salzburg, Austria
> 1987 Wolfsburg Vanagon 2.1 GL Weekender
> 1987 Golf Cabriolet
> 1991 Golf
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Stan Wilder" <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 7:36 PM
> Subject: Re: Looking for a CA smog legal conversion/extremists
>
>
> > "Vanagon Extremist" well i guess thats me!!!
> > -----------------------
> > 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
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> > > > > ---------------------------------
> > > > > 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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