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dsdunbar Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2014 Posts: 564 Location: Crozet VA
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 7:48 am Post subject: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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Much like the "Portland Area is Happening" thread, I wanted to start a thread for those of us in WA that want to assist other Washingtonians with deals, service, recommendations, informal meet ups etc.
This thread might not make it long, but thought I would start it.
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I went to 360 Auto Wrecking, Lake Stevens WA, to see what I could pull off of a 1988 Vanagon. Here is the craigslist ad:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/ptd/5618093163.html
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I didnt realize how "rusty" the underside of my van was until I looked at this one, I couldnt find any rust underneath this van and it definitely didn't look like it had any coating applied to it.
Things that are missing from the photo (ie already taken):
No triangle/wing windows
no sliding windows
no Front bumper (back bumper is off, but still on site)
no rear side windows
no head rests, driver seat is missing left arm rest
This is a 1988 passenger van with AC, all electric and automatic transmission.
I dont know too much about worthwile parts, but I wanted to take off the rear control arms (because they look flawless), springs and shocks, the same for the front.
I noticed under the van two stainless steel lines running from the engine to the front of the van that my van doesnt have, The tubes looked to be 1" (maybe 2") diameter. Not sure if it is an automatic thing or if those are the "upgraded coolant lines". Anyways, wanted to let folks know it is there and is relatively rust free. Wish I was smarter and took some pictures, but I was crunched for time.
Anyways, I hope other WA area folks chime in on finds in your area, or general things that would be beneifical for the greater Seattle community.
cheers,
Dana (DSD) _________________ '89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
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ejimmi Samba Member
Joined: May 18, 2015 Posts: 249 Location: Bellevue
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 7:57 am Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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Great idea! |
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2016 7:59 am Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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We almost never see late model vans in the wrecking yards down here in lesser Seattle _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
y u rune klassik? |
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Weezyissuperfast Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2014 Posts: 106 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 8:31 am Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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Is that a Carat or Wolfsburg interior? |
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Merian Samba Member
Joined: January 04, 2014 Posts: 5212 Location: Orygun
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:21 am Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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PDX in the lead by 37 pages... _________________ .... |
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dobryan Samba Member
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?Waldo? Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:31 am Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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There might be 37 pages for Seattle if you add up all the stolen vanagon threads... |
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dobryan Samba Member
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dsdunbar Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2014 Posts: 564 Location: Crozet VA
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 11:59 am Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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@Weezyissuperfast -
I do not know. The interior of the van though is in shambles. I put the rear bumper inside. There is no back seat or carpet. it has the overhead vents. The tail lights are still there (both are removed and inside the van floor). the Engine compartment was pretty disassembled, I took the coolant cap (the reservoir is there, but had a bunch of crud inside and the other port looked cracked.
What I think is good on the van is the panels (the sliding door looked in great shape on the exterior, no latches or windows), the rear glass, and then suspension components.
I am not mechanical enough to know the quality of the leftover engine components or items in the steering column...
Cheers,
Dana _________________ '89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
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Weezyissuperfast Samba Member
Joined: August 14, 2014 Posts: 106 Location: Seattle
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 12:38 pm Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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Cool, thanks for the response. I'm doing a Carat/Wolfsburg interior swap, but I'm missing a couple of brackets. I had been planning on fabricating them, but I was curious if there was anything in that van. Sounds like I will stick with my fabrication plan. |
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Sodo Samba Member
Joined: July 06, 2007 Posts: 9631 Location: Western WA
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Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2016 3:43 pm Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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125 miles from Seattle,,,, but,,,,
The NW Overland rally Starts Fri Jun 23-26, 2016
http://www.nwoverlandrally.com
The little cascades mountain town of Plain (central WA) is HAPPENING this weekend! Mostly crazy overland vehicles but there's always a few Vanagons. I'll be in the other field at the motorcycle rally www.touratechrally.com (fam camped in the westy) _________________
'90 Westy EJ25, 2Peloquins, 3knobs, pressure-oiled GT mainshaft, filtered, cooled gearbox
'87 Tintop w 47k 53k, '12 SmallCar EJ25, cooled filtered gearbox
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dsdunbar Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2014 Posts: 564 Location: Crozet VA
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:21 am Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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Another great find in West Seattle:
2001 Eurovan Jump seat for sale - $50.00
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/pts/5659682637.html
-Dana _________________ '89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
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Zeitgeist 13 Samba Member
Joined: March 05, 2009 Posts: 12115 Location: Port Manteau
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:29 am Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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That kinda looks like it might be a Winnebago option _________________ Casey--
'89 Bluestar ALH w/12mm Waldo pump, PP764 and GT2052
'01 Weekender --> full camper
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Steve M. Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2013 Posts: 6833 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl.
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Posted: Thu Jun 30, 2016 9:49 am Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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Andrew A. Libby wrote: |
There might be 37 pages for Seattle if you add up all the stolen vanagon threads... |
Lol...good one! |
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dsdunbar Samba Member
Joined: December 19, 2014 Posts: 564 Location: Crozet VA
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 12:19 pm Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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EDIT: CL ad is now gone, guessing someone snagged it
Anyone looking for the Yakima crossbar rack option? Here is a 2 bar kit for $140.00 in my neck of the woods .
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/spo/5675311805.html
Maybe not a screaming deal, but I spent more than this trying to piece mine together so think it is a great option for those who are looking.
Ad details:
Yakima Roof Rack Towers & Bars
Round Cross Bars: 69 inches
Used on '95 Jeep Grand Cherokee
$140 CASH ONLY
Will meet at Mill Creek Town Center to show/deliver. _________________ '89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
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dsdunbar Samba Member
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Posted: Wed Jul 13, 2016 1:53 pm Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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And 4 stock allow wheels for $50.00
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/wto/5681201558.html
_________________ '89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
Crozet VA
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furrylittleotter Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2008 Posts: 1506 Location: West Seattle
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dsdunbar Samba Member
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Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 9:34 am Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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Awesome!! Can you tell me a bit more about sizes? I saw your gallery photos ...would these work in a camper? Or just a weekender? I have a full camper and have been searching for a pad for the top bunk as well as the botrim. Would a full size fit either location in a camper? Sorry to be dense on the subject.
_________________ '89 2WD Westy "Grey Goose" - Manual 4spd
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furrylittleotter Samba Member
Joined: May 19, 2008 Posts: 1506 Location: West Seattle
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:14 pm Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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The full size feather bed is slightly bigger than both beds, depending on whose dimensions you go by.
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adv rider Samba Member
Joined: September 09, 2012 Posts: 288 Location: Everett,wa
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Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 11:14 pm Post subject: Re: The greater (greater) Seattle area is Happening |
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[quote="furrylittleotter"]I found a deal for locals looking for an alternative mattress topper for their van.
On 4th avenu around the corner from Peacevans:
http://www.pacificcoast.com
They sell feather beds and related and have a clearance center currently offering half off beds already half off so the full size we need is now $40!
These are "Down on top"(feathers on bottom) first rate quality.
Nice! I'm going to call Monday, see if they are still on sale, and in stock _________________ 86' Wolfsburg weekender 2.1, 4spd, , merian brown |
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