[tcb] Re: Fw: Searching for my grandfathers 71 Camper
- From: Conrad Klahn <conradk@xxxxxxx>
- To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2014 21:34:05 -0500
Hi all,
The bus went on an adventure in Sweden.
Conrad
On Apr 22, 2014, at 4:56 PM, Tyler Chamberlain <hexarobi@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I forwarded this to Tommie Smith, hopefully he remembers where this bus ended
> up.
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 16, 2014 at 3:22 PM, sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>> Can anyone on the list help this guy out?
>> ----- Forwarded Message -----
>> From: Glenn Green <ggreen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> To: bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx; r_thackerson@xxxxxxxxxxx;
>> riggsad@xxxxxxxxx
>> Cc: Glenn Green <glenn@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> Sent: Wednesday, April 16, 2014 9:00 AM
>> Subject: Searching for my grandfathers 71 Camper
>>
>> Sammie, Rich and Allan,
>>
>> I'm writing to ask for some assistance from you in helping me find my
>> grandfathers old camper.
>> I know it was purchased new in Miami and he had just been diagnosed with
>> diabetes and needed a fridge to keep his insulin cold if they had to leave
>> the Homestead area due to hurricanes. Once he passed away the camper moved
>> to NJ and then to Texas where I and my brother drove it during college in
>> Dallas.
>> My brother Chris sold it in August 2012 in Austin and didn't keep much
>> paperwork. I believe a man by the name of Tommie Smith may have been the
>> buyer (not sure) and my attempts to reach him have been unsuccessful.
>> Perhaps you can assist if you have knowledge of an active member in the
>> Austin area? This van was stored in Austin for 15+ years. It was complete
>> with the engine out and stored inside the cabin.
>>
>> I am hoping to gain the assistance of your members in finding this camper as
>> I'm very interested in purchasing it back to keep our family connection.
>>
>> I have attached some pictures to help. I do know the sliding door and front
>> grill area and possibly the drivers side were sprayed white after these
>> pictures were taken. There are a few stickers in the windows which might
>> help identify it and I believe I have the vin number as 2312043207 or
>> 2312643207. Hard to read the 6's and 0's on the pic I have.
>>
>> I have contacted VW corporate and they recommended leveraging the VVWCA to
>> assist. I've been looking at club websites and scanning craigslist and
>> Samba for any info and just can't make a connection.
>>
>> I'm sure you realize the emotional attachment in my situation and am
>> grateful for any assistance you can provide.
>> Thanks in advance for your clubs support in my search.
>>
>> Glenn Green
>> 407 595-3728
>> ggreen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
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> -Tyler Chamberlain
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