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Title: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: lovebus (jack) on April 26, 2012, 04:15:29 pm
http://lancaster.craigslist.org/cto/2975461581.html

1983 Volkswagen Vanagon. 278 K miles, Auto Trans, AC, Air Cooled Engine. Set up as a work/fun van. Inspection good until April 30 2012.
Does need work to pass inspection. $900.00 OBO.
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: Beetleboi -Greg- on April 26, 2012, 07:01:44 pm
Nice!
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: skibumtgm on April 27, 2012, 12:21:21 pm
hmmm i was thinking of somthing to spend my tax return on but i dont like automatics not as much fun to drive. (*driving)
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on April 27, 2012, 01:43:42 pm
hmmm i was thinking of somthing to spend my tax return on but i dont like automatics not as much fun to drive. (*driving)


You, my friend, need a Baja. It's a stick, and very fun to drive. ( call me ;-)
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: kvbug (karen) on April 27, 2012, 01:46:21 pm
I do, but I want a camper...     
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: vwnutt on April 27, 2012, 06:30:27 pm
I do, but I want a camper...     

So put a camper top on it.
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: kvbug (karen) on April 27, 2012, 06:40:14 pm
..and camper interior...
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on April 27, 2012, 11:47:38 pm
..and camper interior...

Nope...

a) You wont use the stove. Imagine getting bacon grease all over all the cloth in there. You'll always cook outside.

b) the cabinets make the bed 18" narrower. ALL Vanagons come with a full-width z-bed.

Why take up all that room with stuff you wont use? Stock Vanagon is ready to camp and carries 7 passengers!

Pop-top is the option to consider. Makes it so you can stand up and adds sleep space for 2 and cools the Vanagon in the warmer months. (Pop-top is a scientifically designed chimney)



Before I get blasted... In answer to "Well why are you doing a FULL Westy conversion to the Syncro?"...

The Syncro is an investment and putting in all the useless Westy stuff increases the value of that investment exponentially
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: kvbug (karen) on April 28, 2012, 08:57:52 am
I don't need (or want) to carry 7 passengers.  #@rofl3

A wider bed isn't necessary for me.  Pop top is a must for Matthew to sleep in though.

I like the kitchen equipment.

Still thinking full Westy,  sorry..   I just don't  want a minivan ( apologies to those of you that have them.  They're just not my taste.)


Now THIS would be perfect...   http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170822878047&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123#ht_47115wt_1165

 #@rofl3
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on April 29, 2012, 10:19:37 am
Nice but the price is too high. Not that it's not worth it. But I've seen 2 beautiful Realtas sell for less than $10,000

Ya just gotta keep lookin'

If you want my recommendation...... The Holy Graille (in it's diesel form)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300702119096&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3ASS%3AUS%3A1123
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: kvbug (karen) on April 29, 2012, 11:01:37 am
Funny that you mentioned that one, Shawn.  Early this morning,  I saw it  and was hoping the pictures were bigger.     Also looking at a towable T@B.
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: Baha (Shawn) on April 29, 2012, 11:47:24 am
 Also looking at a towable  t@B

Like 

(http://www.pottsfamily.ca/westfakia/Westrailer/pictures/agf00027.jpg)

or

(http://www.vintagebus.com/gallery/section/image/2100721d.JPG)

or

(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/213675.jpg)

or

(http://images.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/747187.jpg)

Or do you want Sophia involved?

(http://www.vwcampervanblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/micro-caravan-6.jpg)

or

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_UekexCK7TJ8/TCi8FvvgSjI/AAAAAAAAA0g/dhwD_h0WE8E/s1600/vw+beetle+and+teardrop.jpg)

or

(http://www.strangecosmos.com/images/content/147130.jpg)

Any questions?
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: kvbug (karen) on April 29, 2012, 01:50:36 pm
Nope, no questions... because I was looking at the LilGuy and the T@B.   #@rofl3   Have to get rid of the car though, and not towing with Sophia.       
Title: Re: 1983 Volkswagen Vanagon.
Post by: skibumtgm on May 21, 2012, 01:05:24 pm
i want a trailer now lol i like the westrailer