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thx Jeff

re the motor, I posted a note on The Samba (for Vanagon people to do conversions with). Don't think there are enuff 914 people around here, but anyone nearby is welcome to contact me in about 2 weeks. I'll be doing in whatever fashion is the least hassle for me...

a tip for you ORYGUN drivers - the state is using your tax money to help you - they have a brochure of info on how to deal with your & other ins. co.s and they will hassle the insurer on your behalf if they screw you. They cannot force the ins. co. to do anything directly, but will try to persuade them to be fair, publish that they have a good or bad complaint rate; and file a report. A report can be use to impress ajudge if you have to file a case in court.

FYI, the admin rule on this is OAR 836-080-0240.

This sort of thing will not be attractive to an atty as their rake-off is too small, but the ins. co. will be very unhappy that you sue them in small claims ct. You might also get a notice letter from an atty. that will help for $50 to $100. So be aware.

I should say that other than the delay, I don't (yet) have a problem with this ins. co.

Also, this is a lesson that the pure economic basis for deciding whether to carry collision or comprehensive on a beater is not all that one should consider. There is a time & hassle effect that one should figure in also.