Date: Fri, 24 Sep 2010 22:58:12 -0700
Reply-To: Paul <wognacious@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Paul <wognacious@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: 87 syncro may be for sale, interested to hear offers
In-Reply-To: <2AA354D9-4673-4A32-B497-DFB433EB9CF9@gmail.com>
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Fish or cut bait, if you're selling it list a price and be done with it.
Dangling carrots is a waste of time for everybody especially us donkeys.
paul
On Fri, Sep 24, 2010 at 5:54 PM, Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@gmail.com> wrote:
> I may sell my 1987 syncro westy...
>
> I bought it last spring for an undisclosed amount between $10,000 and
> $15,000
>
> I then performed the following maintenance and mechanical upgrades in
> the last 5000 kms:
>
> new disk's and pads in the front, new drums in the back ( had rust
> vibes from sitting )
>
> new emerg brake cables and guides
>
> new upper ball joints
>
> new main coolant pipe from pump to t-stat and both sensors
>
> rebuilt the t-stat housing with new t-stat, cap, stainless hardware
> seals,
>
> new oil pressure switch's
>
> installed a good used front diff and repacked cv's
>
> installed rubber flooring from a transporter in the front and between
> the front seats
>
> installed a nicer cluster ( i had it kick'n, why not?? )
>
> new electric portion of the key switch
>
> new speakers all the way around, Boston's in the back and JL'S in the
> front ( had them kick'n so why not )
>
> front grill from an 90 ( bigger vw symbol)
>
> good used left front signal lens
>
> rebuilt and cleaned a set of headlights and installed piaa bulbs and a
> jay brown bright light relay kit ( re did all the grounds under the
> dash at that time )
>
> good used power mirrors
>
> new poptop seals and new acrylic 3 window tent
>
> new skylight , seal, winder, stainless hardware
>
> some new trim here and there, new fire extinguisher .
>
> blue seas ACR and second battery with ( used 8gauge stereo wiring and
> fuses..expensive but works sweet )
>
> new muffler, cat, o2 sensor tail pipe, gaskets etc.. passed emissions
> no prob.
>
> 16" wheels from an SL500 with BFG AT'S 215/70R16 ( bought 5 tires but
> still need the 5th rim...tire rack sells it for $109 i hear...good
> news )
>
> new long studs in rear hubs with 8mm spacers so the rear wheels are
> out as far as fronts ( not needed but makes the van look better )
>
> installed air lift air bags, in the rear
>
> got fuel gauge working ;)
>
> replaced 12v socket on dash
>
> removed spin plate from drivers side and installed a high end Recaro
> seat ( nicer then the gowesty ones) normal seat with arm rests on
> other side
>
> gowesty plate steel bumpers with integrated 2"
>
> new shurflo faucet and pump with gowesty foot pedal.
>
> newer propane tank with new regulator and accessory port, all new
> lines to appliances,
>
> good used locks and or handles all the way around all re-keyed to use
> the same key and a vw switch blade key at that ...
>
> i am sure i am forgetting a few things in this list...
>
> parts i have not installed but may include for the right price
> include: ; for few tank ; new sender, new stainless ring for inside
> the tank stainless straps, re seal kit with all hose's gromet's vents
> etc.
>
> new windsheild and seal
>
> all new non chrome seals for the whole van
>
> 2 rear side vent windows ( they started using these in 88 )
>
> could also include the amp, sub, and alpine dvd deck ipod/phone ready
> + the 10" flip down screen w/custom adjustable bracket and wireless
> headphones
>
> what i think it needs :
>
> drive shaft balancing ( vibes a bit between 60 and 80 kms ) goes away
> with shaft out...
>
> engine conversion: i think it has a blowby issue and therefor leaks
> oil. ( runs great otherwise)
>
> has a some noticeable dents one quite bad on the pass side behind the
> sliding door as well as a bit of the door ( i have a good door in a
> darker bule with no blems to exchange it with.
>
> has some slight seem rust that if taken care of sooner then late wont
> be an issue
>
> right side brake caliper ( i think it is sticking slightly, may try
> one of my parts van this weekend, if i can find a helper to bleed...)
>
> i have been offered a 2.1 in somewhat unknown condition for free. but
> the thought of putting a 2.1 in it without knowing the condition pains
> me... I heard it run and removed it from a syncro van before
> installing a bostig conversion over a year ago and am not sure of the
> condition..
>
> i would like to do a subaru 2.5 in it but i don't want to get into
> debt so i am thinking about selling the whole van and driving a
> scooter untill i get rich , so basically for the rest of my life i
> will drive a scooter..
>
> I would be open to offers, but will not give it away
>
> i have a few pics i could send
>
> thanks
> J
>
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