Date:         Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:15:07 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: 1991 Carat w/SmallCar Subie Conversion -
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net>
In-Reply-To:  <BA91EC83-B2E4-4A25-A9F4-9950A9A9843B@comcast.net>
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Yes! Combination of injuries and age have finally caught up. Having
difficulty getting in and out of the van. I don't see that ever getting any
better. I have owned 5 of these vans over these last 35 years and they have
always been my primary mode of transportation. And they have served me
well. There isn't another vehicle out there that so completely filled my
needs. BUT, it's time to let go. I

On Tue, Dec 12, 2023 at 9:11 AM Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi John,
>
>         Is this your current vanagon now for sale?
>
>         I know you were considering selling it.
>
>         this would be a major life change for you.  Maybe you have a
> second one or this one is a friends?
>
>         No matter what you are always a part of the VW bus family.
>
> If this is your van.  I hope you consider staying on the list as you have
> lots of years of great experience and helpful info.
>
> Eric Caron
>
>
>
> > On Dec 11, 2023, at 12:39 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > FOR SALE – $19,500 OR OBO
> >
> > 1991 VANAGON CARAT w/NEW SUBARU 2.5 L ENGINE
> >
> > The Positive
> >
> >   -
> >
> >   1991 Volkswagen Vanagon Carat (With jump seats) Total miles: 251,000
> >   -
> >
> >   Fully rebuilt 2005 Subaru EJ25 with new accessories and drive-by-wire
> >   throttle.
> >   -
> >
> >   EngineTotal miles since rebuild: 2500
> >
> >
> >   -
> >
> >   Small Car Subaru Conversion
> >   -
> >
> >   Stainless exhaust and muffler
> >   -
> >
> >   Spark Plugs - NGK 7090 (BKR5EGP)
> >   -
> >
> >   Spark plug wires - NGK 55004 (RC-FX101)
> >   -
> >
> >   Air Filter (For 2006 Subaru Forester Airbox) NAPA SFL36116 or ADV AUTO
> >   88116
> >   -
> >
> >   Oil Filter - Wix 51334 or NAPA FIL1334
> >   -
> >
> >   PS/Alternator Belt - NAPA NBH2505O345 (5PK875)
> >   -
> >
> >   AC BELT- NAPA NBH 25040332 (4PK845)
> >
> > Driver & Passenger Captains Seats w/Working Arm Rests
> >
> > New power steering rack with new tie rod ends
> >
> > New upper and lower ball joints
> >
> > Freshly machined front brake rotors w/new brake pads
> >
> > Freshly machined rear brake drums w/new brake shoes and cylinders
> >
> > New front wheel bearings.
> >
> > New Mercedes front spindle locks
> >
> > New front shocks (KYB)
> >
> > New electric window motors.
> >
> > New front door window seals
> >
> > New Headlight switch New front door and sliding door locks
> >
> > OTHER
> >
> > Factory leather steering wheel.
> >
> > Lighted, dash mounted oil pressure gage
> >
> > Radio - none
> >
> > Haynes Trailer Hitch(frame mounted)
> >
> > No Rust
> >
> > AC Fully Operative, Rear Heater fully operative
> >
> > Heat and Air Controls fully functional
> >
> > Tires - near new(3500 miles)(Stock mag wheels)
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > The Negative
> >
> > Faded dark blue paint
> >
> > Front Blower Motor Inop (new motor on hand)
> >
> > Front Door Panels need re-installation.
> >
> > Fiberglas Front Bumper Broken
>
>