Date:         Wed, 18 Oct 2000 12:47:41 -0400
Reply-To:     Kevin Davis <kdavis@QSILVER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kevin Davis <kdavis@QSILVER.NET>
Subject:      syncro conversion, syncro westy cost and/or availability?
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Hi -

Newbie questions here. Please accept my apologies in advance for any list
etiquette infractions.

I've had my eye on Syncro Westy's for several years and am now getting a bit
more serious about acquiring one. My wife and my two sons, aged 2 and 4, and
I are thinking about a couple of months on the road next summer. The Syncro
Westy seems like the ideal vehicle for carrying the family, the dog, a canoe
and some bikes to wherever we decide we want to go.

My questions:
Does anyone know of one of a Syncro Westy for sale? In the US or Canada
would be most convenient, but I would be willing to look into shipping one
here from elsewhere.

Since these are fairly rare vehicles has anyone heard of adding the Syncro
4WD to a 2WD Westy? Any details concerning where to get parts, where to get
the work done, and cost would be appreciated.

What should I expect to spend on a Syncro Westy? I realize there must be a
huge price range. I'm thinking about a good condition, clean vehicle. It
could need a little work, as long as the body wasn't all rusted out. I'd
even go for a blown engine or failed tranny, or both.

tia,

Kevin
Camden, ME

97 Cherokee Sport - For Sale when I find the Westy
00 Dodge 2500 4WD Quad Cab
97 Honda VFR 750 - For Sale
Ventana Marble Peak FS