Date:         Mon, 16 Oct 2017 18:56:52 -0400
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Selling a non-runner!
Comments: To: Quadrat <quadrat@comcast.net>
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Manual or automatic?


On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 4:31 PM, Quadrat <quadrat@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi list, I'm selling a non-running 1988 Wolfsburg Edition Vanagon with the
> Weekender package, and a Country Homes pop-top installed.
>
> The smoke got out of the stock waterboxer, now it won't start or run. On
> cranking, it sounds like one cylinder has no compression.
>
> We are the second owners, have had it since 1994. We call her BlueBerry.
> The
> odometer indicates 140,xxx, that is most likely the actual mileage as the
> speedo and odo have been working the whole time we have had her.
>
>
>
> The transmission is good, and was rebuilt shortly after we bought it.
>
>
>
> The Van is in overall decent condition, no major rust. There is some body
> damage at the rear of the slider and into the side panel from hitting a
> post
> at a gas station, that was never repaired. There is some surface rust
> there.
> Other than that, the body and paint is in good shape. All glass is intact,
> both jump seats are there, and the Z-bed works properly.
>
> There is some missing molding on the bottom edge of the pop-top. The
> interior will need some cleaning up, but is in decent condition overall.
>
>
>
> I would like to sell BlueBerry to someone who will put her back on the
> road.
> She is in too good a shape to part out, and can be a fine low-budget camper
> for someone.
>
> She is located in Richmond, CA. in the Bay Area.  Of course, she will need
> to be towed or trailered away. Pictures available upon request.
>
>
>
> I would rather give first shot at buying BlueBerry to any list members who
> restore Vanagons or know someone who does.
>
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ron Antaki
>
> 1986 Syncro Westy (Quadrat)
>
> 1988 Wolfsburg that wants to start a new life.
>