Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2021 14:22:45 -0700
Reply-To: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: List energy needed
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Lots of positively displaced energy being sent your way Eric. I know what
it is like to dream of the van and new places to camp and explore while it
is tucked away in a shop somewhere for months and being worked on. Once it
is complete you are set.
Bruce
On Mon, Mar 29, 2021 at 8:00 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> Despite my van not being with me for about 14 months. I’ve really enjoyed
> the list. I’ve even gathered projects I can do, based on list
> discussions.
>
> But, man this is getting tough.
>
> Van was expected back last weekend but The shake down cruise found some
> issues.
>
> Several folks have asked me off list if the van is home.
>
> So, answer is not yet and most likely soon but not sure.
>
> So, send me some positive energy, or at least a tire or oil thread!
> Something to keep my van energy alive.
>
> I’m hosting a camp out in July and can hardly think about it not having
> had a van for so long.
>
> So, lets see if I can get Alistair to create a welcome home item for my
> van, Rear light hinge? Worlds best window crank? Rear reflector light
> protector?
>
> Ideas for best center rug as mine needs replacing?
> More on sound deadening? I have a person waiting for pictures of my van
> at Cascade audio to make recommendations.
>
> Looks like I may have the dreaded water leak at front driver’s side so
> keep tips ready for me as I think that is on me to address.
>
> Any new camping toys make it to your busses?
>
> And,
>
> One big thanks to Jim Felder, Several years ago I purchased a brown
> steering column cover as my lower section was failing. He sent me the
> lower and the upper. I’m told my current upper one is now cracked and
> thanks to Jim I’ve located my spare and I think it is rock solid.
>
> So, Anyone with brown dash parts pleas hold on to them or if cleaning out
> the shed let me know. Finding those parts especially for Automatic is
> going to get hard.
>
> And, lastly, thanks to those offering slider door hinge parts, I’ll get
> back to you off list soon.
>
> I hope this message reaches all of you and that you can spare me some
> Vanagon community positive energy.
>
> Our vans have great karma, and I need that energy with me again.
>
> Best to all and now start that tire thread or anything else!
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL auto
>
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