Date:         Tue, 15 Feb 2005 10:20:03 -0800
Reply-To:     Ki <ki@CLOUDFACTORY.ORG>
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From:         Ki <ki@CLOUDFACTORY.ORG>
Subject:      Re: 87 Syncro For Sale
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On Mon, 14 Feb 2005, Ki wrote:

> Hi All,
> I'm seling my 87 syncro.  After 7 years 2 syncros, one tiico conversion,
> and quite a lot of adventures and good memories with the van it's time to
> move on.  I'm defecting - I just bought an '89 Pathfinder Quadravan Ford
> e250.
>
> There has been quite a lot of work done on the van by myself and the
> previous owner(who took great care of it).  Some notable maintenance:
>
> 1. transmission just rebuilt on warranty by German Transaxle(also has
> taller 4th gear) 4/20
> 2. Decoupler purchased and installed when tranny was sent up to German
> Transaxle. (Currently has the VC installed but i purchased the solid shaft
> and will include it)
> 3. Entire new Front end - All new control arm bushing, shocks, springs,
> balljoints, front disc rotors, axle shaft joint, brakes, wheel bearings
> 4.  front drive shaft ujoint replaced in '03
> 5.  Steering rack replace 9/15/03
> 6. factory  engine installed  with around 40K miles
> There's a bunch more stuff which i can't remember but have all paperwork
> from previous owner.  I don't have the paper work for the factory engine
> but po said i can get it from sunnyvale VW who installed it.
>
> Other information about the van:
> 1.  trailer hitch attached to bumper
> 2.  203K miles on body
> 3.  Aftermarket Borla custom exhaust
> 4.  minor dents and scrapes. One scrape on sliding door where i rubbed
> against teh side of my house pulling in to the back.  paint from house
> scraped onto the sliding door. dent from this is negligible.
>  5.  No Rust.
> 6.  VC is in great shape
> 7.  Will need an Idle stablizer.
> 8.  Power windows and side mirrors.
> 9. Curtain Kit with Custom fabric.
>
> Van will not need any work done for quite some time besides the Idle
> stabilizer.  Could use a fresh coat of paint.
>
> Would like to get $5500 for the van.  With the new front end this van
> drives extremely smooth.
>
> I will have pics tomorrow.  Drop me an email if you are interested.  The
> van is located in San Francisco.
>
> Regards,
> Ki
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