Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2005 18:54:07 -0400
Reply-To: Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
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The BBW46 was a Canadian only option for the syncro, it is a coolant
heater. You can find some diagrams in Bentley 82.20 to 82.22. Gary Lee
has some details on his website:
http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/bbw46/BBW46.htm
There is an old Eberspacher B1L installed between the water tank and
the fridge, it is not working presently, but I have a brand new one in
a box in my apartment dieing to make it to the top of my "to do" list.
It can put out as much as 7,500 btu's, draws combustion air and
exhausts outside the van. The diesel version the D1L hits eBay all the
time but the gas ones are harder to come by. You can see the modern
Espar version here:
http://www.espar.com/htm/Specs/airtronic2.htm
Again the extra tank is on my "to do" list. But I have all the parts
for it. It occupies the space on the passender side where the propane
tank is on the drivers side. It uses a 2WD fuel filler and expansion
tank (driver's side). They are pretty rare to get a hold of. I bought
one in a group purchase 3 years or so ago, I have no idea where you
could get one now, although I used to hear them talked about
regularily on the South African Vanagon list.
The Bagawest is an aerodynamically shaped locking fiberglass box that
fits in the front lugage rack of a westy. I use it to carry everything
that I want to have in the van "just in case" but do not necessarily
need ready access to. I emptied
the entire contents under the rear seat into it, and still had room
for 150' of hose, a gallon of coolant, a gallon of washer fluid, and a
gallon of oil, 12' one gauge jumper cables, a folding chair, the bra
for the van, a folding shovel, and probably some other things I cannot
remember. It is a LOT of extra storage, at the price of easy garage
clearance, but I park outdoors so it has never been a problem for me.
It is super easy to attach / detach, takes about five minutes and all
you need is a wrench (no drilling). Ease of access depends on your
height. With the pop top up you can easily access the door through the
pop top window (but I'm only 5'8" so I usually have to stand on
something if I am looking deep inside the Bagawest for something. I
have not noticed any significant change in milage or top speed. I
think I paid $500 Canadian for it.
You can find details on the propane tank guage here:
http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/ptgauge.htm
The cab window vent inserts are louvered metal vents that allow minor
ventilation with your doors securely closed and locked. I bought them
here:
http://secure.mycart.net//catalogs/catalog.asp?prodid=1105722&showprevnext=1
Chris
On 7/7/05, Doug in Calif <vanagon@astound.net> wrote:
> Hi Chris,
> I hate outfits like PTH because after they get done telling you
> how little your van is worth they will be telling the guy who is
> now looking at in on THEIR lot for $19,000 how hard they are to find
> and all the cool stuff it comes with that YOU did.
> Two faced greedy A$$ holes in my humble opinion.
> I would never sell them a vanagon or let anybody I know sell one to them
> Nothing better than seeing those "good deals" going to folks who truly
> love vanagons and need one to go camping in, rather than those who only
> choose to make cash off them.
>
> Hey, I sure would like to know more about your van in terms of a few of your
> mods.
>
> Specifically:
> The gas heaters, how do you like them and how well do they work?
> The extra tank, where is its installed? how can I get one for my 87 syncro?
> Bigawest box? what it is, how much etc.
> Propane tank guage? cool! how?
> Cab window vent inserts.
>
> I have one of those full width front rubber OEM mats, what a Jewel they are!
>
> Thanks and take car of what will soon be a vanagon all time classic.
> The "westy syncro"
>
> Doug
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Christopher Gronski" <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2005 1:55 PM
> Subject: Low Mileage Syncro Westy for $6,000?
>
>
> > Hello Volks,
> >
> > Just for a lark I submitted my van to poptop heaven to see what kind
> > of price my syncro westy would fetch. Though I recognize we as owners
> > tend to over value our pride an joys, I was a bit insulted by the
> > offer of $6,000 for my ride, particularly after listing the optional
> > equipment I have installed over the years:
> >
> > 86,000 miles
> > Front and rear AC (front unit is BEHR aftermarket)
> > Two gas heaters (Webasto BBW46 & Eberspacher B1L)
> > Volks Cafe big bumpers w/ front and rear 2" hitches
> > SA grille with relay setup
> > Six 15" SA Alloy Rhein Wheels with Michelin Agilis 51 215/65-15 tires
> > Volks Cafe oversized spare tire carrier
> > side step
> > bra
> > silver reflective window insulation pads for all windows
> > "secret audio" radio and 6 disc CD changer
> > optima auxiliary battery
> > 2 battery trickle chargers (wired into shore power)
> > SA "Big Brake" Kit
> > SA super heavy duty mud flaps
> > 12.4 gallon aux. fuel tank
> > smoked glass turn signals & tail lamps
> > "Bagawest" fiberglass box for front luggage rack
> > removable middle bench seat
> > removable front bench seat (passenger side, replaces passenger seat -
> > color does not match)
> > Eurovan type sink faucet
> > rear hatch, skylight, sliding door, and front window (driver and
> > passenger) screens
> > full width front rubber floor mat
> > Yakima 4 bike swing away hitch rack
> > rear three point seat belts
> > S&S header exhaust system
> > seven horns (wired inline)
> > oversized wiper blades (21" & 19")
> > cab window vent inserts
> > VW logo stove grill inserts
> > propane tank gauge
> >
> > There are a few items on this list that are actually not installed
> > yet, but I wanted to see what they would say about my van in
> > "completed condition". The only VW option it is missing is the locking
> > differential.
> >
> > If I thought I could buy this van for $6,000 I would buy ten and sell
> > them on eBay for at least double the price....
> >
> > Thoughts?
> > Chris
> >
> > ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> > From: Patrick
> > Date: Jul 7, 2005 4:12 PM
> > Subject: PTH Vehicle for sale
> > To: gronski@gmail.com
> > Cc: "Lou (Pop Top Heaven)"
> >
> > Hello,
> >
> > Thanks for contacting us regarding your intention to sale your
> > vehicle. We contacted our list of buyers and we currently have a
> > buyer at 6,000.00. The money is on file with us at this time. We can
> > wire it to you at your earliest convenience. Please let us know how
> > you would like to proceed. You may contact Lou (Pop Top Heaven) at
> > (909) 821-3398 or email Patrick (Pop Top Heaven) at
> > patrickasm@verizon.net. We look forward to hearing from you.
> >
> > Best,
> >
> > Pop Top Heaven
>
>
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