Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2005 20:48:47 -0500
Reply-To: Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From: Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject: Re: SYNCRO FOR SALE, BAD MOTOR, SEATTLE
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$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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