Date:         Sat, 12 Jul 2003 22:59:40 -0500
Reply-To:     boroko <marokus@VOYAGER.NET>
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From:         boroko <marokus@VOYAGER.NET>
Subject:      '87 Syncro Westy for sale....Maybe
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  Hi all,

I am in the unique position of owning a Syncro Westy and finding another Syncro Westy for sale.  Poor me....

Mine is in good mechanical shape but has high miles and rust.  The other one has neither.  

Good exhaust: new Y, Y-to-cat pipe, and muffler
Good Tranny: transplant from a younger Syncro
Strong motor: Coolant tight, front main oil leak makes the engine dirty. (pulley end)
Recent water pump
New clutch
Diff lock 
Electric windows and mirrors
Working fridge and stove
Nice interior
Fresh front axles, bushings, and ball joints on pass side.
Rust is on the seams, front, and where the utility hook-ups are.
Miles are 308,000, but I just completed 6000 mile worth of trips between Michigan and Florida and I'd do it again after a front end alignment. 
It's my daily driver, so I have to keep it up.

The quandary is should I repair the body, or just sell it as is.  Secondly, what should I ask?

Any guess?

I also have a '81 air cooled westy.  Similar stuff.  Good mechanicals, poor body and worn interior.  Fresh tranny, Stroker motor with another stock one on the bench. (stroker doesn't like the FI and I can't get it to play well without going to carbs.)  Will probably finish the stock motor and install it and just sell the stroker separately.  

Love to hear any thoughts
Mark