Attention eastern Oregon, eastern Washington and British Columbia/eastern
Canada Vanagon, Westfalia and Transporter Enthusiasts!  

 

I will be driving from the Seattle area to The Van Caf� in Santa Cruz
California to personally pick up some large and heavy Vanagon parts that I
need for a Westy restoration I�m working on.  I will be departing from the
Seattle area on Monday, November 16th and will return to the Seattle area on
Friday November 20th.  

 

I will have room in my truck for additional Van Caf� items and I�m willing
to transport additional larger/heavy items for a modest fee to help offset
my expenses and to assist other �enthusiasts� will the high cost of shipping
large/heavy items.  I�m really trying to limit this offer to the large and
heavy items BUT if you want a few smaller items in addition to a large/heavy
item, I�ll be happy to deliver smaller items at the same time.  

 

I believe that a reasonable �formula� to determine a fair and reasonable
cost for shipping large items may be approximately 1/3 of regular costs.  As
an example, if a set a BIG BUMPERS might normally cost $235 to truck to the
Seattle area, I will pick up and deliver to the Seattle area for $75.  And
of course, cost will vary upon size, weight and location.  This is
definitely NOT a �for profit� trip; please do the math!  

 

Ideally, actual delivery will be to a mutually convenient location so I
don�t have to spend an entire day driving around looking for your house
(yes, I know, there�s a Vanagon in the driveway!).  I am also willing to
have items picked up at my house on Bainbridge Island or my workshop in
Suquamish but remember there will be a ferry ride to consider.  Depending
upon response and additional cost, it may be possible for me to deliver
Canadian �enthusiasts� items to Blaine WA.  

 

If you have been on the fence about ordering a set of Van Caf� BIG BUMPERS,
15� or 16� wheels and tires, a SA grill kit, or other large and heavy item,
NOW may be the time to order and save a considerable amount of green on
shipping.

 

IMPORTANT!!  The good folks at The Van Caf� will be directly cooperating in
this venture.  Please CALL IN or E-MAIL your Van Caf� order to ensure that
your order will be processed as part of this special shipping offer.   Also
keep an eye out for the Van Caf� monthly news letter and monthly specials.  

 

If you need to get your tired transmission from the Seattle area to Bend OR
for rebuilding, I will be passing through Bend on the southbound leg of my
trip.  I may even be able to pick up items in Bend OR on the northbound leg,
depending upon actual demand.

 

Spouses of Vanagon, Westfalia, and Transporter Enthusiast�  If you�re
planning to give your SO some Van Caf� bling this Christmas but don�t want
them to discover those bumpers or wheels hidden in the front hall closet; I
will store your large/heavy items until the week before Christmas but you
will need to pick up at my Suquamish location.   

 

Questions?  Please e-mail me at campahvan@earthlink.net  For questions about
Van Caf� items and shipping costs contact sales@van-cafe.com or call them at
831-426-1244

 

 

Thanks for your attention regarding this matter.

 

Andrew Martin

Bainbridge Island WA

1985 Vanagon Westfalia 

1985 Transporter single cab 1.6L TD

1987 Westfalia Weekender (the new project!)