Date:         Thu, 25 Aug 2005 12:25:38 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      FS: 1984 Vanagon GL $650 or parts in San Francisco Bay Area
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Hi gang,
 I bought this van a few weeks ago with the intent of cutting and stretching 
my turbo Subaru powered van. I have since abandoned the idea as I am just 
plain too busy with life to be trying to build something I am not likely to 
use to it's full potential. The regular van body is more than enough for my 
needs.
 Anyway, here's the poop. I bought this van from the original owner. I have 
not transferred the van as I was only going to use it as parts. Aside from a 
small dent at the left front corner and on the hatch, the rest is relatively 
damage free. No rust through or seam rust when I last looked. I've only had 
the thing about a month. It's WHITE with TAN Weekender interior. That means 
it is not a camper but has the rear folding bench which turns into a bed. 
Has the rare front AC which Doka guy's and some Westy guys like to use as a 
retrofit. AC will need to be checked and recharged. AUTOMATIC transmission 
shifts fine. I don't have mileage info at this time but will later tonight. 
Tires are pretty worn. Manual side mirrors. I have all the service records 
from the previous owner going back to 1984. Even have the original window 
price sticker when he bought it. Radio is missing from what I can recall. I 
have a couple of pics from when I bought it but can take more.
 The downside is the PO said the van would overheat after driving for 10-15 
minutes. Have not investigated it but sounds like it needs a radiator 
cleaning or replacement. I could not see any obvious coolant leaks. Again, 
please bear in mind that I have NOT driven the van before aside from the 
guys driveway and onto the car carrier. Battery is dead but can be 
jumpstarted for a short test drive. Can;t remember but the windshield may 
have a small star/chip. Needs a good cleaning.
 Price is firm. I will part out or ebay the whole thing if there are no 
takers by about the end of the month. Easily worth it in parts. Please pmail 
if you are interested in all or parts. Prefer the whole thing gone. I 
consider this a parts van sale so you smog if you plan to register in 
California. Clear title on non-op status.
 BenT