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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 8:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Oh! the pain.
Peter's gonna have to hire someone just to handle the special requests.


I wouldn't worry about that. Today is suppose to be the end of the world anyway, right?
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 10:49 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

j_dirge wrote:

I predict a wave of "comment" instructions submitted with orders.

Laughing


Ha, yeah for sure. I'm about to order a new PS pump and rack and other assorted bits. This thread has sparked my imagination.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 11:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

MsTaboo wrote:
Ah....that's VD


Isn't that what sends power to the front wheels in a syncro?
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 1:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

ahhhh spoke too soon.

I was robbed!

I tossed all the crap out of my 500.00 box
clutch-check
cam bearings-check
rod bearings-check
tune up kit-check
etc.....


WTF! no cookies!

I feel just like Ralphie when he got his decoder ring.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very well boing'd, sir. Van Cafe just rules. Make the pilgrimage to Santa Cruz and check 'em out. They got it where it counts.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 2:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

chazz79 wrote:
WTF! no cookies!


I once ordered stainless steel coolant pipes and got no cookies. I know how you feel Sad
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Probably because the person who puts the cookies in the box, was too busy drawing unicorns, frogs and lama's to satisfy people's quirky requests after this thread.
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

GWTWTLW wrote:
MsTaboo wrote:
Ah....that's VD


Isn't that what sends power to the front wheels in a syncro?


No...that's a VC Very Happy
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 2:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

j_dirge wrote:
Why is the unicorn on fire?

Twisted Evil


Didn't change the fuel lines, obviously Wink
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 7:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

didnt get cookies on one order and was surprised but then i got 2 bags on my next order. well played, fellas.
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 9:36 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Because when you pick up parts in person the Pacific Avenue Cookie Company is only a mile due North on the Garden Mall right where Soquel Tees into Pacific ; )
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 17, 2013 10:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.mackenzieschocolates.com/ is just a few blocks from VC.
http://www.donnellychocolates.com/ is all the way on the other side of town(10 minute drive) if chocoholics want some nice treats after visiting the friendly staff at Van Cafe.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 1:56 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Because they are always on the money . Parts in stock ,shipped quickly and oh the yummy cookies .
Oh the yummy cookies ...
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Always well packaged, timely shipping and VC has good quality parts.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 4:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I started to leave gluten free chocolate macaroons in the Vanagons I service...very popular.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 7:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I started to leave gluten free chocolate macaroons in the Vanagons I service...very popular.
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 18, 2013 10:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bah! i just ordered some LED lighting and rear side marker lenses and forgot to add my rediculous request in the comment section!

i agree with what everyone is saying, spent a grip there when i first started the pimpage of the syncro...his comment to me while i was standing at the counter saying "and i'll take this, and that, and that, and...oh! that too" (5 Rhein wheels w/BFG TA KOs, big brake kit, german spare tire carrier, axle seals and light switches...etc)

"you just made my month!"

and seven years later, i'm still loving the VC additions to my van!

Van-Cafe rocks!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 7:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've never had anything but good experiences with VC. They rock!
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 12:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Been to their shop en route to home. Nice folks. Peter took the time to talk springs, tires, and politics with us for most of an hour.

I order stuff from VC and it's at the house via USPS in a week. Sadly, I cannot say that of any other supplier we've dealt with.

If you're in Santa Cruz, stop by "Falafel of Santa Cruz" - brilliant food reasonably priced. http://www.falafelofsantacruz.com/.
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PostPosted: Tue Jan 22, 2013 1:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I like Van Cafe because their South African drum order arrived in Santa Cruz on Saturday, they shipped mine out on Monday and they'll be in Blaine on Wednesday. That's really quick for a heavy box.

They charged me the old price, too, which I didn't ask for! Wink
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