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brentw
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 Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 2:54 pm Post subject: Looking For Vanagon Conversion/Restoration Assistance Salem, OR |
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I received a request (see message just below) for help from a couple, Lane and Nancy Weinberg, who live in Salem, Oregon. Lane had started a subaru engine conversion on his Westy some time ago before his health declined. They would like to get the job finished while they still have time to do some camping.
We are in the middle of a conversion, Subaru 2.2 to a 1981 Westie (already converted to water cooled). Lane has done the front plumbing. Since then we have moved 3 times. He was getting ready to start work on it again when he was hit with cancer, then kidney failure and now AB Parkenson's. There is no way he can finish the build. I have asked everyone we know if they could possibly do the work without any luck. Now I am asking this group if there is anyone out there who would be willing to help us . We live in Salem Oregon 97302. All the parts and tools are sitting in the garage waiting... Lane is now 77 and I am also in my 70's but we would still like to get out in the woods and do a little camping before his health gets worse. Life isn't over yet. Thanks for reading this. Lane and Nancy
I contacted Lane and Nancy and promised to reach out to folks in an attempt to get their project finished. They have money for the needed work and are willing to trailer the van to your shop.
Additional information, including pictures, can be found in a pdf document that I can forward to you upon request.
If you know of an interested party in Oregon please reach out to the Weinbergs at the following email address:
[email protected]
Thanks very much,
Brent Weide
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skills@eurocarsplus
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 3:36 pm Post subject: Re: Looking For Vanagon Conversion/Restoration Assistance Salem, OR |
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dam, that sucks 
not sure who is out that way, but Jeff at autoventures may be able to help? i'm just too far being on the east coast
https://autoventuresllc.net/
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valvecovergasket
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:09 pm Post subject: Re: Looking For Vanagon Conversion/Restoration Assistance Salem, OR |
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Theyre not in Salem but if someone can get the van to Crooked Finger in Bend I'm sure they could handle finishing it
I think there were a couple shops in Eugene as well
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skemems
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riceye
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:16 pm Post subject: Re: Looking For Vanagon Conversion/Restoration Assistance Salem, OR |
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| skills@eurocarsplus wrote: |
dam, that sucks
not sure who is out that way, but Jeff at autoventures may be able to help? i'm just too far being on the east coast
https://autoventuresllc.net/ |
That does truly suck, but hats off for still wanting to complete and enjoy the rig.
Jeff is located here in Wisconsin, a loong way from Oregon. A quick google search got me this. I know nothing about their reputation.
Precision Motor Car, Portland, OR
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Mikesarge
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:45 pm Post subject: Re: Looking For Vanagon Conversion/Restoration Assistance Salem, OR |
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Precision motorcar is good.
They don’t really like the older OBD1 Subaru conversions- so not sure if they’ll be the best fit because I don’t know how old the 2.2 in question is.
If not, I know they’re booking up for a bit already? But El at stargazer garage (same neighborhood, also Portland) might be a good fit.
Worth a call anyway!
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Crankey
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 4:50 pm Post subject: Re: Looking For Vanagon Conversion/Restoration Assistance Salem, OR |
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Precision is partners with Vanaru and I'm sending them my rig soon.
By now they have 10-12 Vanaru installs under their belt and my kit + Impreza engine. |
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WestyWanter
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 5:06 pm Post subject: Re: Looking For Vanagon Conversion/Restoration Assistance Salem, OR |
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| Someone just lend them a van.... a newly swapped van is going to have kinks to workout unfortunately. I live in socal or I would. |
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CanStan
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 8:15 pm Post subject: Re: Looking For Vanagon Conversion/Restoration Assistance Salem, OR |
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| WestyWanter wrote: |
| Someone just lend them a van.... a newly swapped van is going to have kinks to workout unfortunately. I live in socal or I would. |
^^^ Unfortunately, this is probably the most logical answer if they’re just looking to get out for a few weekends. Or if they have the money, buy a finished van. At best, this is a year-long project by the time a shop has available time, the conversion is done, and all the other odds and ends that will inevitably need to be done get worked out. Any reputable conversion shop is going to have a wait list, and it doesn’t really sound like they have time to waste.
Good on them for trying to get some living in. It’s a sad story, but I guess we’ll all get there sooner or later. Hopefully they can find something that makes sense. |
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Emily's Owner
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| Posted: Mon Dec 27, 2021 9:34 pm Post subject: Re: Looking For Vanagon Conversion/Restoration Assistance Salem, OR |
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These folks may be an option as well: https://www.keeptruckingpdx.com/?fbclid=IwAR1M7Erd...Nl47oNh38M
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