Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Assistance for a mobility van

2006-09-11 Thread gina
ubject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Assistance for a mobility vanHello Folks,Anyone have any creative ideas for a Halloween wheelchair costume.Thanks! Paul c5/6- Original Message - From: dennis espinoza (by way of Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED]) To: quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday,

[QUAD-L] RE: Assistance for a mobility van

2006-09-10 Thread dennis espinoza
hello, well we are looking for a used van, not for him to drive but to take him to his therapy and to the doctor when needed , or to the park when he needs to get out. This is the hardest thing that anyone should have to go through as you all know. I cry everyday for him, but im just so glad

Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Assistance for a mobility van

2006-09-10 Thread Paul Jacobson
-L] RE: Assistance for a mobility van hello, well we are looking for a used van, "not for him to drive" but to take him to his therapy and to the doctor when needed , or to the park when he needs to get out. This is the hardest thing that anyone should have to go through

Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Assistance for a mobility van

2006-09-10 Thread Bill_J
- Original Message - From: Paul Jacobson To: dennis espinoza (by way of Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED]) ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 3:22 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Assistance for a mobility van Hello Folks, Anyone have any crea

Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Assistance for a mobility van

2006-09-10 Thread ~LittleQuad~
burg, FLOn the other hand, you have different fingers.- Original Message - From: Paul Jacobson To: dennis espinoza (by way of Jim Lubin [EMAIL PROTECTED]) ; quad-list@eskimo.com Sent: Sunday, September 10, 2006 3:22 PM Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] RE: Assistance for a mobility vanH

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Assistance for a mobility van

2006-09-09 Thread DeLiMiTeD4
I have a friend here in ohio that has been a quad for about 14years. He is one of those that got a generous legal settlement. He is also very frugal when it comes to vans. He bought a 4year old Custom raised roof van that a mechanic checked out as in perfect shape. He got it for $14,000. He

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Assistance for a mobility van

2006-09-08 Thread Danny Hearn
Keep your eyes open for used vans with wheelchair liftsI found my 1st van an old Dodge Ram for 500 bucks and all it needed was a new gas tank and a tune up---It got us by for about 4 years and then We found a newer Chevy Astro Mini Van with a rear end lift for Ten Thousand bucks It was a

[QUAD-L] Re: Assistance for a mobility van

2006-09-08 Thread Chet Smith
Hello Dennis, Hope the best for you and when you got Family pulling for you as I read your second post to the List, I know you will beStrong like most of us that has fallin in your shoes now many Years ago. Questions are always good to ask sonever be shy in asking away. First I would enjoy being

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Assistance for a mobility van

2006-09-08 Thread StubanRN
Dennis, You could check with the ALS Association Chapter in your area. I know your son doesn't have ALS but many many families advertise selling their vans through their local Chapters (ALS has a very high mortality). My local Chapter advertises 6-8 vans every month. You can find the

Re: [QUAD-L] Re: Assistance for a mobility van

2006-09-08 Thread Oconnelldb
here's what i did - and yes the prices are outrageous. http://www.users.qwest.net/~daveoc/dv/htgavtd.html possibly you can do better without the lowered floor, raised roof, or driving controls. my 1st car was a 2 door coupe. O'C best of luck. try the newspapers for used ones. In a