Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2005 05:04:38 +0000
Reply-To: Chris DeLong <green536@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From: Chris DeLong <green536@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
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Oh no you dont. I know Steve and he doesnt sell crap. He puts alot of money
into his resale Vanagons. dont knock it.
Chris DeLong
Fine Tuning
206.522.5503
www.finetuningperformance.com
Seattle, WA USA
>From: Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
>Reply-To: Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
>Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 20:48:47 -0500
>
>$7500.00 I think you mean $750.00.
>
> Age.......... nope
> milage......... you don't state.
>condition....... may be clean but well used
>
> Strike three your out. Sorry but when I see kids throw
>all this money into a vehicle and are clueless,... well someone has to
>speak up. Here is a hint: it's worth more to part it out.
>
> Eric 86-VW4x4
> vw4x4@fyi.net 86-SS Syncro
> Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
> 92-Jetta GWC
>
>
>On Tue, 4 Jan 2005, Steve Coseo wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> > I have the perfect Syncro for a Subaru conversion (or a new 2.1 ltr.)
> > See lots of pics at
> >
> > http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/roadcamp1/my_photos
> >
> > Details-
> > 1987 Titian Red syncro with factory power windows, mirrors, locks.
> > Rear wiper, locking diff. WAS A/C but I removed it and replaced the
> > headliner with a factory non/ac headliner.
> > Van has completely been repainted, including top and bumpers. (zero
> > rust and no dents before paint. Only small dings etc)
> > Windows were taken out of the van before paint. Paint job cost $2500
>cash.
> >
> > UPGRADES-
> > 1. later model windows, rubber trim. Carat full body package including
> > skirts and fiberglass bumpers.
> > 2. THREE eurovan interior lights (one with slow dim and map light),
> > Carat fluorescent light
> > Lots of new grab handles installed, cupholders, storage bins
> > 3. Westfalia rear seat, Westfalia storage bin (next to seat, with
> > water tank removed)
> > 4. Westfalia front and rear tables, TWO front Westfalia table mounts
> > on driver AND passenger front seat pedestals.
> > 5. Carat jumpseat mounting brakets have been added with appropriate
> > factory seat belts
> > 6. RARE Westfalia option fully swiveling captains jair that has a
> > storage compartment undeneath (see pics)
> > 7. fully soundproofed. Every door and panel.
> > 8. Metal engine lid from a Diesel van (heavy, quiet with factory
> > soundproofing, and basically fireproof)
> > 9. Grab handles on rear hatch so you can close the van's hatch without
> > going outside.
> > 10. Gene Berg short shift kit
> > 11. Upgraded VW dual tone horn with relay (out of a Passat)
> > 12. front air dam
> >
> > I also have brand new jail bars and Audi 15 inch rims on fairly new
> > tires. Rims would need to be machined but the offset is fine for a
> > Syncro. Rims, South African steering wheel, and jail bars are not
> > included in sale but are available if you are interested.
> >
> > Negatives- this van has been lowered by heating the springs. It
> > handles great but bottoms out on big bumps. IMHO it needs to be
> > raised. I have factory used springs off a syncro in a box that I will
> > include in sale. A few paint chips. Interior is not mint but very
> > presentable. Rear engine pad is factory non A/C pad but its not blue,
> > not gray. Viscous Coupler is weak and is failing toward the non
> > aggressive side (took it to the snow and the front tires didnt want to
> > spin but they spin on gravel so....)
> >
> > I know an guy that can install a subaru 2.2 engine in this, turn key,
> > for about the same price as getting a new 2.1 ltr waterboxer installed
> > if someone is interested..
> >
> > I'd like $7500 for it.
> >
> > steve
> > 206-250-3035
> >
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