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[Vwdiesel] Free VW Vanagon in Elmhurst, IL
Karl H. Nitz
2004-03-16 18:43:45 UTC
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I thought I'd post this to the list, since you're all
a swell group of v-dubbers :)

I've been driving past a VW Vanagon (in Elmhurst, IL -
zip 60126) on the way to my parents' house for the
past year or so. Blue in color, no noticeably rust.
It's had a For Sale sign in the window all that time.

In the last couple of weeks, the sign has changed to a
FREE sign. The sign did indicate that the van needs
motor work.

There has been no telephone number to call, but it's
parked outside of a business. I could try to get more
details if someone is interested. Sounds like it
would have to be towed away.

I would pick it up if I didn't already have 3 cars for
2 drivers in the family, and a 2yr. old that takes up
a lot of time.

Regards,
Karl in Johnsburg, IL
'94 VW Golf, 152k miles
'89 Volvo 240DL, 152k miles
'02 Chrysler T&C, 32k miles

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LBaird119 at aol.com ()
2004-03-16 21:21:13 UTC
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I would pick it up if I didn't already have 3 cars for
2 drivers in the family, and a 2yr. old that takes up
a lot of time.


But before you know it that 2yo will be needing a vehicle and you just
MIGHT be close to finishing that Vanagon by then! ;-)
Loren
Shawn Wright
2004-03-23 21:52:37 UTC
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Speaking of kids and VW obsessions, here's a pic of our two little ones in their VW
"Cozy Coupe" taken a few years ago:

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(they are 5 and 6 now, so old enough to start helping sometimes...)
Post by 82 Diesel Westy
Why do I wake up in the middle of the night and think
about things like that? Too many projects, not
enought time. My almost 6 year old will be needing a
car soon...kids take a lot of time but they're worth
every minute of it. I just can't wait until he can
help me with my VW obsession..........
Bryan
Post by Karl H. Nitz
I would pick it up if I didn't already have 3 cars
for
2 drivers in the family, and a 2yr. old that takes
up
a lot of time.
But before you know it that 2yo will be needing a
vehicle and you just
MIGHT be close to finishing that Vanagon by then!
;-)
Loren
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82 Diesel Westy
2004-03-23 18:14:42 UTC
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Why do I wake up in the middle of the night and think
about things like that? Too many projects, not
enought time. My almost 6 year old will be needing a
car soon...kids take a lot of time but they're worth
every minute of it. I just can't wait until he can
help me with my VW obsession..........

Bryan
Post by Karl H. Nitz
I would pick it up if I didn't already have 3 cars
for
2 drivers in the family, and a 2yr. old that takes
up
a lot of time.
But before you know it that 2yo will be needing a
vehicle and you just
MIGHT be close to finishing that Vanagon by then!
;-)
Loren
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90 Audi 200, 2.2L Turbo FWD
70 Type 1 Beetle

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82 Diesel Westy
2004-03-23 22:55:02 UTC
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Very nice, that is a tight squeeze but they don't
mind.

We had been given one of the VW bug conv. you can get
from Rocky Mt. with the pump action peddles, it was
nice. Unfortunetly, by the time my boy was old enough
to figure out how to pump the peddles, he no longer
fit into the car. He is a regular size kid, they just
did not test the prototype properly.

It is metal, so it is going to the junk yard this
spring with the rest of my winter metal scraps.
Post by Shawn Wright
Speaking of kids and VW obsessions, here's a pic of
our two little ones in their VW
http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/Photos/Janis/1999/9909a-01.jpg
Post by Shawn Wright
(they are 5 and 6 now, so old enough to start
helping sometimes...)
On 23 Mar 2004 at 9:14, 82 Diesel Westy
Post by 82 Diesel Westy
Why do I wake up in the middle of the night and
think
Post by 82 Diesel Westy
about things like that? Too many projects, not
enought time. My almost 6 year old will be
needing a
Post by 82 Diesel Westy
car soon...kids take a lot of time but they're
worth
Post by 82 Diesel Westy
every minute of it. I just can't wait until he
can
Post by 82 Diesel Westy
help me with my VW obsession..........
Bryan
Post by Karl H. Nitz
I would pick it up if I didn't already have 3
cars
Post by 82 Diesel Westy
Post by Karl H. Nitz
for
2 drivers in the family, and a 2yr. old that
takes
Post by 82 Diesel Westy
Post by Karl H. Nitz
up
a lot of time.
But before you know it that 2yo will be
needing a
Post by 82 Diesel Westy
Post by Karl H. Nitz
vehicle and you just
MIGHT be close to finishing that Vanagon by
then!
Post by 82 Diesel Westy
Post by Karl H. Nitz
;-)
Loren
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82 Westfalia Diesel, 1.9L NA hybrid, under body
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Post by 82 Diesel Westy
90 Audi 200, 2.2L Turbo FWD
70 Type 1 Beetle
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90 Audi 200, 2.2L Turbo FWD
70 Type 1 Beetle

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