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brickster
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 Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:56 am Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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| jimf909 wrote: |
| It looks like it's moved since it was posted by joetiger back in 2023. It's still available for $1,800 on the samba. Down from $5,500. |
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| Yours for $5500! |
Dangit, I kind of assumed that it had already been posted but didn’t see it in the last couple of pages of this thread.
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E1
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Location: Westfalia, Earth
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| Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 8:01 am Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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| dobryan wrote: |
And if I had a rusty crusty air cooled Vanagon I would seriously make an offer for the body...  |
You’re amongst friends.
It’s perfectly okay to admit you want the roof, if only for the eggs. 
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jimf909
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| Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2025 10:19 am Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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| 11.99 a dozen at store, free from my neighbors clutch of 6 starting soon |
Those eggs will be the most expensive eggs ever: chicks, $25; electricity for heat lamp, $25; feed, oyster shells, breath mints, $25/month; hourly rate for attendant, $2,700 (1 hour/day x 180 days x $15/hr), custom coop, $2000; etc.
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| This is the main fault with DIY'ers, they get together on these forums and pat themselves on their backs spreading bad information. |
Guilty as charged.
Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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vwwestyman
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Location: Wamego, Kansas, USA
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| Posted: Tue Feb 25, 2025 1:08 pm Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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| jimf909 wrote: |
| Abscate wrote: |
| 11.99 a dozen at store, free from my neighbors clutch of 6 starting soon |
Those eggs will be the most expensive eggs ever: chicks, $25; electricity for heat lamp, $25; feed, oyster shells, breath mints, $25/month; hourly rate for attendant, $2,700 (1 hour/day x 180 days x $15/hr), custom coop, $2000; etc. |
Every once in a while my wife talks about wanting to get some backyard chickens. I'll keep this post in mind next time it comes up. Ha ha
We're gonna have some expensive veggies this summer, since she did start a smallish garden! ha
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THE KESZTHELY KID
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 12:16 pm Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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Lord Have mercy upon the poor Buggers Soul! ..
https://www.carandclassic.com/auctions/1988-volksw...=blueshift
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RoryGirl
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 12:47 pm Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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Psilocyb-van
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67rustavenger
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 12:57 pm Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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I can't unsee that! 
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E1
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 2:06 pm Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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| Psilocyb-van |
*Just try* explaining to that cop that you weren’t actually swerving.
Peace, Occifer.
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dhaavers
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 5:20 pm Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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^^^ For posterity, here’s a smattering. Sorry, I couldn’t not…  
After all that work (obviously high quality) I certainly understand taking some pics…but 160 of ‘em? …and sure, Scooby Doo…whatever…but why the Beetle???
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jimf909
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 6:48 pm Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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A lot of it looks pretty well done even if the design may not appeal.
Where's our auto upholstery expert? What would the seats and benches cost at a shop? $5K $10K? Not that they'll ever get it back but if you want a wacky van this one looks like it's more well done than 98% of the wacky Vanagons seen here.
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| Butcher wrote: |
| This is the main fault with DIY'ers, they get together on these forums and pat themselves on their backs spreading bad information. |
Guilty as charged.
Current: 1990 Westy Camper - Bostig RG4, 2wd, manual trans w/Peloquin, NAHT high-top, 280 ah LFP battery, 160 watts solar, Flash Silver, seam rust, bondo, etc., etc.
Past: 1985 Westy Camper - 1.9 wbx, 2wd, manual trans, Merian Brown, (sold after 17 years to Northwesty who converted it to a Syncro). |
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MsTaboo 
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| Posted: Wed Mar 05, 2025 8:50 pm Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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| dhaavers wrote: |
| .....After all that work (obviously high quality) I certainly understand taking some pics…but 160 of ‘em? …and sure, Scooby Doo…whatever…but why the Beetle???.... - Dave |
Maybe to showcase that the Vanagon wheelbase is only 2 inches longer?
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jlrftype7
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| Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2025 6:32 am Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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My EYES, MY EYES. Okay, MY HEAD , MY HEAD.... NOW it's back to MY EYES , MY EYES.... 
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E1
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| Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2025 7:31 am Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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^^^ This is Entry 101 in the Book of Dodges, pretending to be all reviled and stuff just so others won’t realize that it’s actually your van.
Own it, it’s you, and everyone on the web knows it.
Your secret is safe with me, though.
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SCM
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| Posted: Thu Mar 06, 2025 9:03 am Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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| I certainly understand taking some pics…but 160 of ‘em? … |
I LOVE IT! I would own that and drive it everywhere.
Also, the van is being auctioned online just like vehicles on BAT. 150+ photos is par for the course on many BAT auctions.
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joetiger
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2025 6:26 am Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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For your consideration...From a Fecebook ad this morning.
The craftsmanship is super tight but I'd be afraid I'd catch something from the interior.
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fishgo
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2025 8:51 am Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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For your consideration...From a Fecebook ad this morning.
The craftsmanship is super tight but I'd be afraid I'd catch something from the interior.
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You know what's missing? A waterbed and mirrored ceilings. |
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MsTaboo
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2025 11:03 am Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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A nice example of what the Vanagon would look like if designed by Detroit. 
(where's the barf emoticon?)
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4Gears4Tires
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| Posted: Thu Jun 05, 2025 11:13 am Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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Wow, a Chevy Vanagon conversion van. I don't hate it.
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Kdj
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 5:13 am Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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| joetiger wrote: |
For your consideration...From a Fecebook ad this morning.
The craftsmanship is super tight but I'd be afraid I'd catch something from the interior.
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Was all in till I saw the camo tire cover Just messes up the 70's vib! |
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ThinkingD
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| Posted: Fri Jun 06, 2025 9:37 am Post subject: Re: Wall of shame |
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Needs bigger wheels.
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