Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:52:23 -0700
Reply-To: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Opinions Please!
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Nice donor motor Scott! ;)
On Fri, Jun 25, 2010 at 1:35 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:
> Don't think this one is in your area ..
> but just saw this -
>
> "Burley here , cleaning out the shop yard, 85 westy needs motor $1200, call
> me if interested 805 966 1378 My apologies to the group for interuption'
>
> That's more like it for an 85 Westy that needs a lot of work.
> I suspect this one doesn't even run though....
> my favorite used car discription btw ...
> my favorite humorus one is 'runs.'
>
> hey ..I've got one .really is for sale too-
>
> 1978 450SLC Mercedes Benz fuel injected V-8, Classic, 4 seat sports car.
> $ 1,100 'Runs.'
> located Southern Oregon. Nice looker too, very nice 'light bright blue' .
> ( hmmm......Vanaogn engine ? )
>
>
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "J Stewart" <fonman4277@COMCAST.NET>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 6:22 PM
> Subject: Opinions Please!
>
>
> OK, I looked at my first prospect tonight. '85 Wolfie Weekender. The good:
> starts and runs well, auto trans shifts good, goes down the road straight,
> paint fair, would look better with polish/wax. Door panels all good, except
> fronts hacked for larger speakers. Under the dash the wiring looks good,
> not
> a hacked up mess. Maintained by a reputable VW shop, but hasn't been there
> in a couple of years. Carpeting good. Minor seam rust, undercarriage solid.
> Engine very dirty but not oily, even the underside.Canvas good, couple of
> very small tears.The bad: shred-o-matic corduroy, brakes work but pedal has
> a lot of travel and feels soft. Has air, not working, and power steering
> (not a big fan) pop top seals shot. The real bad: coolant expansion tank
> empty, main tank full (green, of course, but at least it was full) Temp
> gauge never went above 1/4 in 20 minutes on a very hot day (95) I couldn't
> get a real good look at the fuel lines, but first thing I always do is
> replace those plus all vacuum lines. Mileage is 137K, receipt from VW shop
> at 104K (back in 2004) said "Head gaskets leaking badly". Seller can't
> remember if they were done, but I'm thinking 6 years and 33K miles on leaky
> head gaskets isn't likely. He says he does remember a couple of large
> repair
> bills between then and now. The good karma: the seller and I have the same
> name and were born 7 days apart in the same year. His bottom line price is
> $3,200.00. I can do all the work it needs myself. So, listees, what do you
> all think? Opinions welcome. Thanks, Jeff
>
>
>
> Jeff Stewart
>
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Jake
1984 Vanagon GL 1.9 WBX 'The Grey Van'
1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'
Crescent Beach, BC
www.thebassspa.com
www.crescentbeachguitar.com
http://subyjake.googlepages.com/mydixiedarlin%27
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