Opps forgot to include the new foam, seat covers and cushions for around
$300.00.
David
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Pfeffer, Dave (davep) [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2000 9:38 AM
> To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> Subject: RE: [VAC] Looking to purchase 1968 - $5k high or low?
>
> That's a coincidence, my wife and I purchased a '68 Safari about 3 months
> ago
> and we also have a Globetrotter. The Safari needed quite a bit of work,
> some
> windows and cranks needed to be replaced, it had bare floors, no gouchos,
> and
> no LP tanks, but the body is pretty straight and the price was right at
> $1500.00. We have used the Globetrotter goucho parts as a pattern and
> built
> new gouchos which look great, and we're replacing the interior walls with
> nice quality plywood with a Mahogany veneer. I have to say I'm surprised
> at
> how well it's turning out. Here is a price breakdown:
>
> 1) Replace rear lower pan $600.00 and two windows
> 2) Interior wood, bulbs, linoleum, carpet, wood trim etc. $300.00
> 3) 7 gallon LP tanks $140.00
> 4) Additional window hardware $100.00
>
> So it looks like I'm into it for around 2700.00, but I haven't checked the
> breaks yet, the air conditioner has a noisy fan and it still needs to be
> re-sealed. So, I'm guessing when all is said and done, we'll have about
> $3000.00 into the trailer.
>
> If a person can find a good sound trailer, and is willing to do most of the
> work, you can restore them for a moderate price. It really helps to have a
> complete trailer from which you can leverage patterns and a vision.
>
> David
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> > Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 6:10 PM
> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > Subject: Re: [VAC] Looking to purchase 1968 - $5k high or low?
> >
> > I looked at a 1968 Safari today in great condition for $5200. It was
> even
> > pretty shiney! It is in SW Colorado if you are interested.
> >
> > Just Plain Polly
> > 1964 Globe Trotter
> > Colorado
