Date: Thu, 8 Nov 2007 22:27:58 -0500
Reply-To: Kai Mei <kai@NEWCLEAR.US>
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From: Kai Mei <kai@NEWCLEAR.US>
Subject: Re: UPDATED 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
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I earlier stated that the dark gray wolfsburg vanagons are easily the
prettiest vanagons that VW ever made.
Combined with a very flexible interior layout, and the biggest bed,
and what I consider good road handling manners, I hope you get your
asking for the van, it's seems like it should find a lucky buyer.
You should... have web pages with full photos, of each section..
interior, ext. , electronics, engines...
Maybe a timeline list of the new stuff, and repairs?
and a youtube video...
My buyer actually drove from VA, and felt comfortable driving back in
the van... based on my report and the video...
Unfortunately the clutch broke less than a few miles away, I refunded
his $, fixed it, and he picked it up (again) today, again VA to NY
and back.
I sold it the same day I posted my pictures and video.
On Nov 8, 2007, at 11:20 AM, Kurt Camealy wrote:
> Already sent this but I hope it goes through this time...
>
>
>
> I finally have some images up. The more recent images are inside a
> do-it-yourself car wash as it was the brightest area I could find with
> it getting this dark so early. The pictures are dark and shadowy. I
> can get better one's this weekend if need be during the middle of the
> day.
>
> When I wash it bits of the silver come right off the roof! A pressure
> washer would take it all off and leave the shiny factory paint.
>
> There are also a couple features I forgot to mention...
>
>
>
>
>
> -Amp under passenger seat
>
> -Hidden subwoofer under rear bench in custom MDF box for a well
> rounded
> sound system (combined with JL Audio's mentioned below) -Bulldog full
> remote start, keyless entry with two fobs. Full parking light
> flash, 15
> minute timer, temperature activation of engine, etc. (yes I know you
> aren't supposed to remote start a stick) -Pair of factory shoulder
> belts. (one already installed for son's booster
>
> seat) other will be included
>
> -The Roof Rack shown in one of the pictures (Microbus rack with feet
> stretched and re-welding/painted to fit vanagon) is also going to be
> included
>
>
>
>
>
> http://web.mac.com/camealy/Site/VWPhotos.html
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>
>
>
>
> From: Kurt Camealy
> Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2007 7:39 AM
> To: vanagon
> Subject: 87 Wolfsburg GL For Sale here first
>
>
>
> After over 20 years in my family, I am ending an era and finally
> selling
> my 87 Vanagon here in Columbus Ohio. I plan on putting it on ebay,
> but
> before I do I wanted to give the list first dibs. You all have been
> great to me over the years!
>
>
>
> Specs-
>
>
>
> -214000 Single Owner Miles (most in Virginia, FL and GA)
>
> -Wolfsburg with fold down bed, table, jumpseats and all curtains in
> great shape
>
> -Brand new full floor mat set from Bus Depot 6 months ago
>
> -Original Waterboxer fully rebuilt top and bottom end at 165K. Runs
> strong. (well as strong as a 2.1 can)
>
> -Rebuilt AA Transaxle 4 speed installed at same time as engine
> rebuild.
> (redline fluid installed)
>
> -South African VW 15 inch wheels and new 235/60 15 tires
>
> -Koni Red front and KYB rear shocks
>
> -Recent replaced rear brakes
>
> -Recently replaced full CV half shafts
>
> -Full front and rear bearing replacement within the last year
>
> -Complete front end job 2 years ago. All new bushings, ball joints,
> drag links, tie rods.
>
> -Coolant flush and brake flush schedule fully followed
>
> -Mobile 1 15-50 for the entire life of the vehicle (except during
> engine
> rebuild break in)
>
> -Addco upgraded front sway bar. (amazing handling when coupled
> with the
> Koni Reds)
>
> -Original air conditioner that was still working as of last week. (it
> is cold here in Ohio now)
>
> -Custom 100W Hello headlamp bulbs and relay bypass
>
> -Custom JL Audio speakers (hidden under original grills, can't see
> them
> but sounds great)
>
> -Pioneer head unit with line in
>
> -Custom under jump seat tray 2000Watt Inverter
>
> -Custom Dual battery setup
>
> -Outside temperature monitor
>
> -VDO Oil Gauge seamlessly installed in front heater cover (almost
> looks
> stock)
>
> -Recently replaced alternator
>
> -Power steering pump and rack replaced 2 years ago (no leaks!)
>
> -Reseal kit applied to fuel tank a year ago
>
> -Some new coolant hoses
>
> -Just replaced spark plugs with NGK Triple Ground standard copper
>
> -New coil, and OEM Bosch plug wires
>
> -Recently replaced distributor
>
> -Recently replace O2 Sensor (heated)
>
> -Recently replaced speedo cable
>
> -South African Hitch with 2 inch Ballmount
>
> -Upgraded brake lights
>
>
>
>
>
> Now for complete disclosure, what I know could use some work.
>
>
>
> -Slight leak when pointed downhill from front windshield. (goes into
> passenger floor matt) Has only happened once during a bad storm.
>
> -Top of vehicle was painted silver (when I lived in GA for heat
> reasons)
> Some is starting to peal, but original Dark Grey Mettalic is
> underneath,
> including clear coat. (reason why it is pealing, was taken for a ride
> at the paint shop as they didn't sand)
>
> -If I start the vehicle for a few seconds and shut it off, I will get
> one sticky lifter for little while. NEVER happens if I let it warm up
> each time I start it, just a jaunt around the block and then park it
> again.
>
> -There are a couple rust spots that have been treated with POR that
> could be easily fully repaired.
>
> -Don't know how much life the original air conditioner could possibly
> have left in it, considering this has to be an all time record.
> But it
> kept my family ice cold this summer. I have to add a tiny bit of
> Freon
> each year since it was new. Dealer originally told my family that we
> should by an extended warranty from the 2 year 24K because the
> compressors always die. What a laugh!
>
> -Fuel guage stopped responding, never worried about it because it was
> never very accurate at low levels and odometer and trip meter work
> great.
>
>
>
>
>
> For more info, please send me an email at
> kcamealy@computersitecolumbus.com
>
>
>
> I hope to have current pictures taken tonight when I get home from
> work.
>
>
>
> Thanks again!
>
>
>
> Kurt
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