To All:

I don't know the current price of new, stock heads. Air-cooled VW
heads are made by VW de Mexico. San Diego prices are influenced by
our proximity to the border.

NEW, stock, POPULATED heads -- meaning it's ready to run -- was about
$125, last time I checked. Bare heads -- no valves, springs,
retainers, keepers, guides nor seats... as little as $50.

IF ...you've got all the tools, know how to twirl the knobs and the
head does NOT require any welding, an old head can be rebuilt for as
little as $15 and 2 man-hours. From there, the price goes up. Labor
is the biggie but it's going to fall as the depression deepens.

Those of us with VW engines are going to make out rather well over the
next few years; the numbers are in our favor when it comes to the cost
of repair & maintenance.

-Bob