Date: Sun, 20 Feb 2022 19:36:35 +0000
Reply-To: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
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From: Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
Subject: Re: Test and hello
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Furthermore....remember how you were appalled at $120/hour mechanic fee? Guess what...I predict that that will climb quickly to $240/hour! Not to mention, parts are NLA. Yes, those last Vanagon mechanics in the game deserve every one of those dollars! Quite simply, it is based on the fundamental law of economics: the law of supply and demand. I sure hope I have overpredicted....
On Sunday, February 20, 2022, 10:53:55 AM PST, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
My advice: replace or attend to Vanagon stuff now, rather sooner than later. Reason: all the cool Vanagon mechanics are retiring or closing shop. Here in San Diego for instance, at least 3 have recently quit.
Just dismal. But the way of life.
On Sunday, February 20, 2022, 10:45:38 AM PST, Bruce Todd <beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Richard - although I am a decade younger, I am hoping to be able to keep
my van going and not rusting away for another 20 plus years as well. I
will need to consider an engine upgrade in 5 or maybe more years - cross
that bridge when it comes. It will be a summer only vehicle so that should
keep the wear and tear down,
Bruce
On Sunday, February 20, 2022, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> Yes, for sure...always check out Spam folder...you might be surprised and
> enlightened.
>
> Very cool about your Vanagon....I too am getting ready for full front
> suspension work and also brakes. I need to have this baby sweet for the
> next 20 years. I am 68, so that will take me to 88. Fairly recent Subie
> 2.2 motor upgrade and re-built tranny should take me there. Hoping.
>
> On Sunday, February 20, 2022, 09:52:45 AM PST, Bruce Todd <
> beeceetee@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>
> Hi all, I too have not seen many messages over the past 6 weeks or so. A
> number of you have ended up in my spam file - so I will have to redirect
> those back to my in box. Interesting thread between Dennis and Alistair
> has me following along but neither of those conversations landed directly
> in my in box.
>
> On the van front - I drove my Syncro Westy over to Vancouver Island -
> (Duncan) and dropped it off with Vivid Vans at the end of January to
> complete its overhaul…mostly body, paint, suspension and brake work /
> upgrades - with a few extras as well such as clutch and fuel vent lines.
> Anyway turning from white to green in regards to its new colour. Probably
> won’t see it until May / June.
>
> Anyway - I hope everyone is keeping well these days.
>
> Bruce
>
> On Saturday, February 19, 2022, Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Failed test here. I only saw Richard’s reply.
> >
> > Eric Caron
> >
> > > On Feb 19, 2022, at 11:27 AM, Richard Koerner <rjkinpb@SBCGLOBAL.NET>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > You came in loud and clear.
> > >
> > > On Saturday, February 19, 2022, 08:25:51 AM PST, Mark McCulley <
> > mark@markmcculley.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > Testing a new account. Also, archives show no messages since
> Wednesday...
> > >
> > > -Mark
> >
>
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