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TequilaSunSet
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 Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 4:49 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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| TequilaSunSet wrote: |
... and this summer my last events in my vanagon will be sad, especially the $$$ loss I will take up the azz!  |
Say it isn't so! 
You still going to Syncrofest this year?
You can still rock that Astrovan at Descend on Bend. It's not VW specific (though most vans there were VW). Better get that beast off the ground a little more first though, or you're liable to lose one of your side steps on the way in.
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You kinda just harshed my mellow.  |
This!  |
YUP... syncrofest is still in play with Krusty!
Running boards in my mind are already in the past 
I have to redo-finish my cabs in Krusty and get them damn Sew Fine front seats done... and then Krusty will be in tip-top shape for the new owner. In like 5,000 miles just about everything has been replaced, rebuilt, upgraded or converted... I really enjoyed it this weekend on the delta. The speration aniexity has already begun 
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TequilaSunSet
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| Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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| I don't know if anyone mentioned the Chevy Express AWD vans but I am not going back 9 pages to find out. |
I like those.... but I tired driving the larger vans and simply did not enjoy it... so used to smaller, and my Safari is far more stealthy which is a big part in my decision
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1985 Hightower Vanagon 1.8T- Gone
1972 Panel Bus- Gone
1967 Bug- Gone
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ThankYouJerry
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| Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:08 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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| BlueGrasser wrote: |
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| ... and this summer my last events in my vanagon will be sad, especially the $$$ loss I will take up the azz! |
Say it isn't so! |
BlueGrasser - Good to see you post... haven't seen you on The Samba in a while.
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Birdcage
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| Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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| Most Astro owners want a Westfalia but can't afford one. |
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TequilaSunSet
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| Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 9:56 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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| Birdcage wrote: |
| Most Astro owners want a Westfalia but can't afford one. |
HA... so wrong...
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danfromsyr
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| Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 10:39 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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there are always those kids in the playground that feel they're in the best playground, that they can't imagine that the kids in the playground on the otherside of the school fence can have nearly as good of a time.
in the end they're both in a playground.
Astro owners are slightly envious of the poptops.. but there's some putting westy tops up on astro/safari vans.. heck I'd love a Sprinter with a westy top up top..
some similar conversation in this thread http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=620443
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the little import vans are just too dinky for me & family (2adults + large dog).. clausterphobic in the rain/inclimate weather that occasionally happens.
Sprinter cargo van converted w/ poptop
or AWD astro/Safari van ala weekender interior..
chevy express AWD with full kitchen.
or nearly anything sportsmobile
https://www.google.com/search?q=sportsmobile+pop+t...CAcQ_AUoAg |
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newfisher
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| Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2016 10:50 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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| ThankYouJerry wrote: |
| BlueGrasser wrote: |
| TequilaSunSet wrote: |
| ... and this summer my last events in my vanagon will be sad, especially the $$$ loss I will take up the azz! |
Say it isn't so! |
BlueGrasser - Good to see you post... haven't seen you on The Samba in a while. |
+1
This thread has me looking at CL for "awd astro". I should have never read the ealier links |
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keithwwalker
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 4:34 am Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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I've always admired the period GMC Motorhome, with FWD and super low floor. It's not really small enough though to compare to a Westy.
IMO, the modern equivalent is the FIAT Ducato/RAM Promaster fwd, with 3.0 turbo diesel option - 27mpg hwy. |
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danfromsyr
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 6:49 am Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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Life gets easier and cheaper when one stops chasing unicorns and the hollow admiration of other people. unless of course that's your 'thing'.
there's no practical reason to admire or pursue such an expensive 'investment' that you can't use or leave in the parking lot w/o security.
though I find the Tempo Matadors cool and I'd rock one for a weekend yard/home work truck. would be terrified to take either onto the interstate..
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the ONLY vans that could tempt me away from vanagons
#1 a pre may '55 bus, "barn door"
or a tempo matador
bug engine, front wheel drive, a friend of a friend owns this one now it'll be sat in his garage for many years to come
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BlueGrasser
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2016 10:44 am Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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| TequilaSunSet wrote: |
| ... and this summer my last events in my vanagon will be sad, especially the $$$ loss I will take up the azz! |
Say it isn't so! |
BlueGrasser - Good to see you post... haven't seen you on The Samba in a while. |
I'm more active on the Facebook Vanagon Owners Group and instagram, but I still wander through once in awhile to see what everyone is up to here.
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Terry Kay
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 6:06 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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And one heck of a bullet proof drivetrain.
455 Olds, bolted up to a Turbo 400 trans.
It'll keep up with traffic without even breathing heavy.
Check out the Frigidaire AC compressor.
More bullet proof stuff.
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Gizmoman
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| Posted: Wed Feb 10, 2016 7:12 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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I do think about others at times but the Vanagon just has lines that I find, oh, I don't know - right?
I still need to spend 5K to get my tranny right but after all the work (which I really enjoyed) I'm saving for one. For now, I keep my eye on that day when we head off again. . . There is simply nothing better in so many ways.
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TequilaSunSet
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| Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:47 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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Well... I am going to add a pop top to the Safari I bought, thousands of dollars cheaper than having someone mount a westy top on my vanagon... and just a few hundred more than the high top I wanted for my vanagon... plus it's electric, comes with 4 LED lights, 4 windows w/ blackout, clear plastic and bug screen, bed pads, and they can be stored over the cab so you can have that complete headroom when in the up position. I will keep it gel coat white for heat reflection.
Reference photos... and I might keep Krusty... I am such a mess 
(I want my cake and to eat it too... )
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1972 Panel Bus- Gone
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bluebus86
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| Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 5:59 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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I have a soft spot in my heart (and in my skull) for old school vans from when I was in HS. Recently I have been toying with the idea of getting a 1975 or older big 3 van... I love the flat face econolines, the early mid 70's Chevys and Dodges. Even some of the older Dodge and Chevy vans too.
With the motor between the seats I don't lose cargo room, and actually gain some over a vanagon. Parts are cheaper, engine options of straight six and V8's give me some options. MPG are not that good but it is something I can tolerate. I have even thought of converting an old bread type of panel/step van. Oh yeah... and NO PHUQING SMOG in Cali!
I am getting ready to redo my cabinets in my vanagon, but part of me keeps checking out CL for some of the old school I have mentioned...
So the question is... do you ever cheat emotionally on your Vanagon? Do you feel the tug of changing directions yet still on the same path?
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I am tempted to switch to a big American van when I have to putt putt up a steep grade, otherwise the vanagon is boss.
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IdahoDoug
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| Posted: Fri Mar 04, 2016 7:38 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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Nice call. I've idly wondered about doing this on one of my Cruisers. With gas prices down again so low for a while, I am wondering again. Livable space atop a bomb-proof chassis that can handle any offroad terrain is a promising combo.
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ThankYouJerry
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TequilaSunSet
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| Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2016 9:17 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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Put some old steelies on there and rock the patina... so full of win right there!
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1985 Hightower Vanagon 1.8T- Gone
1972 Panel Bus- Gone
1967 Bug- Gone
1964 Euro Sunroof Bug- Gone
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Vanhalla
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| Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 1:34 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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We built up an Astro over the last year or so. Spent way too much time and money on it and it's still not quite what we wanted. Which was ultimately a VW.
We just bought a Vanagon.
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TequilaSunSet
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| Posted: Wed May 04, 2016 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: Ever want sell your Vanagon for an American one? |
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Nice van... Welcome to spending even more money
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1972 Panel Bus- Gone
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