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Volkska
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What an awesome post! I'm sad to see it go though. You seem like sucha genuine person  I look forward to what you have store next haha.
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TequilaSunSet
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Joined: May 30, 2012
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Location: Philippines
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Take it to Bus City this weekend in Guerneville!
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thewedge
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Joined: April 27, 2014
Posts: 39
Location: Mill Valley, CA
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Just wanted to say thanks to the entire community for their advice & support as we explored getting a van... and then wound up with this van. We're loving it and have already used it for a few overnights, just as we had hoped.
We got it back to San Francisco without a hitch, and then I spent last week making up for all the time spent exploring/obsessing/researching vans during the lead up.
The van (tentatively named Tubby), is already in the shop getting the big brake kit put on her, along with a bunch of smaller repairs that needed to be done.
Anyway: we've made lots of new friends through the van and have had it for only a week. Good times ahead for sure. |
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joseph928
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Joined: September 22, 2011
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Location: flagstaff az.
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Cool Brian glad you got it, you will love it. Good to talk to you let us know how it goes for you, and welcome.
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insyncro
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Joined: March 07, 2002
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Location: New York
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The best part of selling a van, is buying the new replacement van  |
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pnwkayaker
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Location: Sammamish, WA
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They truly got a beautiful van!
Sorry you had to sell it Ryan, what that means is that now you have more experience for when you decide/can start to build a new one.
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StormyVan
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Joined: August 02, 2013
Posts: 39
Location: Battle Ground WA
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| Posted: Sun May 04, 2014 8:43 am Post subject: |
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Well Stormy got some new owners yesterday. It will now live in the Bay area.
I think it will be well loved by Brian and Malia who are great people and new to the Vanagon community. So if you run into them be sure to say hello!
Cheers, Ryan
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frank7
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Joined: March 15, 2004
Posts: 6
Location: Arlington tx
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| Posted: Sat Apr 12, 2014 2:55 pm Post subject: your van |
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| Your van is pure awsomeness!!! I'm building a 2wd westy hope it turns out half as nice and cool as yours.... |
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cofcortez
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Joined: November 02, 2013
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Location: Las Vegas
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| Posted: Thu Apr 03, 2014 6:17 pm Post subject: Really Nice |
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| Really nice! But, I think the Mercedes wheels looked really good too. Very nice job!, |
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TommyBoyGomes
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Location: L.A./Dublin, Irl
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Sorry to hear stormy, I loved your van. Just curious, where'd you get that "multivan" sticker?
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JoshG
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Location: Boston, MA
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Just a few thoughts not knowing the situation:
Get a good tax attorney.
Negotiate (yes, the IRS will negotiate).
At least try to work out a payment plan that would enable you to keep your van.
Keep the faith. |
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J Charlton 
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Location: The True North Strong and Free
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| Posted: Mon Mar 31, 2014 11:18 am Post subject: ac stuff |
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sorry - my lack of knowledge of AC systems is showing - AFAIK - the condenser (the rad) was in the stock location, the evaporator unit and blower, i.e. the part that is commonly located in the headbanger westy overhead rear cabinetry, was located up in the front storage area. The old ones took up a lot of space, but the new ones move more air, and colder and are more compact.
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Bend Oregon - for Oregon, California- (7 tot , 3 available), Kennewick Wa (6 tot, 1 available), Small Car Performance Fife Wa. (7 tot 4 avail ), Fairbanks Alaska (1 tot 0 avail)
Future availability TBD : Springfield Mass. Staunton Va, Florida, Colorado, Grand Junction Co., SLC probably late 2024 |
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syncro.sickness
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Location: Seattle, WA
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huh, Ive never considering that. Wait the condenser was inside? Or the evaporator?
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| Hi -FYI - in the original AW's, the air conditioner condenser and blower were commonly located in the front storage compartment. There are much smaller more efficient condenser/blowers now and depending on the shape of your current AC hoses, you would have to either extend or replace them. |
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J Charlton
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| Posted: Sat Mar 29, 2014 5:01 pm Post subject: AW top and AC |
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Hi -FYI - in the original AW's, the air conditioner condenser and blower were commonly located in the front storage compartment. There are much smaller more efficient condenser/blowers now and depending on the shape of your current AC hoses, you would have to either extend or replace them.
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NAHT hightop availability May 18 2023 -
Bend Oregon - for Oregon, California- (7 tot , 3 available), Kennewick Wa (6 tot, 1 available), Small Car Performance Fife Wa. (7 tot 4 avail ), Fairbanks Alaska (1 tot 0 avail)
Future availability TBD : Springfield Mass. Staunton Va, Florida, Colorado, Grand Junction Co., SLC probably late 2024 |
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syncro.sickness
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Location: Seattle, WA
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I'm very sorry to see it go! Your van has been a big source of inspiration for me. A true labor of love.
I now have a carat with an AW top 
I'm currently finishing the interior of my AW top and building a new ac cabinet has me a bit frustrated. Did you happen to get any pictures of this process?
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goffoz
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First off Ryan, I'm really sorry to hear your in this spot, hope it all works out well for you...as for the little guys...My kids came to realise I have to build everything 3 times to get it perfect...No2 will be even better
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my post was to ADD the AD to the original post as we've all (ok maybe some) been aroused by this project and once it's sold, the ad text history would be lost.
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And Dan
This is a really good idea  I didn't see where you were going 
I have about a dozen adds I've copied and filed, as comparables to my van. when and if there is ever need of a valuation.
I know they are lost once sold....and copying the details to the list, to preserve it is genius 
We need somewhere that exceptional van "forsale" and sell prices could be archived for the benefit of all
Is there some way to do that on Samba? |
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StormyVan
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Location: Battle Ground WA
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Not a flip....Tax man blind sided us. Instead of going into debt figured this was the best route for my family as I own the van outright. Trust me my whole family is devastated by this. My 4 and 10 year old are having a hard time dealing with this as its their clubhouse. My 10 year old said he would sell all his toys if we could keep StormyVan...heartbreaking for a dad. I am hoping to soften the blow by getting another Vanagon...it just wont be as fancy. If anyone has any questions I am happy to answer them all. I built this van to keep forever... but sometimes life takes a wicked twist and you just have to keep on living and who knows maybe something good will come of it.
Cheers, Ryan |
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camit34
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Good looking Van! The hightop isn't my thing but I appreciate the work that's gone into it. From the sounds of the ad, it seems there is something pushing the sell. Hope all works out well!
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photogdave
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danfromsyr
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I guess I could have added more.. why the heck would I want to post an ad for someone else's flip?
my post was to ADD the AD to the original post as we've all (ok maybe some) been aroused by this project and once it's sold, the ad text history would be lost.
to add some context and possibly discussion here for us (armchair viewers) the OP and potential new owner.
it's a beautiful van and possibly outgrew the OP, possibly too nice for him to justify the ownership of or maybe needs a new project and some quid in his pocket for his labors as they're outlined here in good detail.
maybe It's just 1am here. and I need some sleep..
probably that..
nice van, GLWS and look'n forward to future projects..
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