Date: Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:24:39 -0500
Reply-To: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: FS: 1988 GL with Auto $3500
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Did I miss something, or do we not know where this is?
Jim
On Mon, Jul 26, 2010 at 2:17 PM, Bobby Brown <bobbybrown1@gmail.com> wrote:
> $3500 OBO, cash (or equivalent). As-is, no warranty.
>
> Really like this rig, but wife's grandmother is giving us a practically
> brand-new Merc Grand Marquis. We live in a townhouse, have no garage and
> just can't keep all the cars. Selling an 1984 Rabbit GTi, as well.
>
> Will definitely miss both.
>
> The Specs:
>
> 1988 GL with Automatic transmission, stock 2.1 WBX engine, unknown mileage,
> jumpseats, grey interior, power locks, power mirrors, power brakes, power
> steering, air conditioning (non-working), tinted windows.
>
> I would drive this rig, anywhere.
>
> The bad:
>
> Not going lie or hide anything.
>
> - Has a full Krylon rattle can spray paint job in Regal Blue.
> - No radio.
> - Passenger power mirror is non-working.
> - Passenger power door lock is non-working.
> - Passenger mirror does not have the spring installed, so it "flops".
> Just need to disassemble and install.
> - Non-working AC. Unknown issues. All components present.
> - Non-working odometer.
> - Rear fiberglass bumper missing the "sides"
> - Rear left lower panel crunched. This is the sheet metal directly behind
> the rear wheel. It is replaceable. I had a blowout.
> - No cup holders
>
> The Good:
>
>
> - All glass removed and rust corrected 3 months ago.
> - Dents pulled, smoothed, primered & painted.
> - Rear hatch, doors, side panels and floor completely lined with Peel N
> Seal. Very quiet.
> - Has a full Krylon rattle can spray paint job in Regal Blue.
> - 3 month old New Windshield.
> - All new window & windshield seals.
> - Tinted windows.
> - AMC heads replaced 2 years ago.
> - Fuel Lines replaced 1 year ago.
> - Toque converter remanned 4 years ago.
> - CV axles replaced 3 months ago.
> - 9 month old battery.
> - 9 month old alternator.
> - Rear diff, trans, brake, and coolant properly drained & filled with
> correct fluids.
> - Oil changed every with Valvoline 20/50 Syntheic.
> - Mann oil filter changes.
> - 2 year old Cooper 205/70/14s
> - Cruise Control works.
>
> I have really enjoyed owning this rig; it has served my family well. I will
> own another one, once I get moved out of this townhouse and have a proper
> garage. I would drive this van across country anytime. Stock engine is
> strong for a WBXer. Strong transmission. I keep up in traffic manual
> shifting no problem.
>
> I completely dis-assembled the interior, seats, carpet, panels, everything
> but the dash and did a complete Peel N Seal job, earlier this year. Removed
> all the glass and correctly fixed rust in the window frames and the seams
> with POR 15. Sanded, primed and repainted with Krylon as best as could.
> Looks really good compared to previous.
>
> Only needs a few minor fixes and an AC rebuild. Good, solid van over-all.
>
> Have owners manual, Vanagon service manual and some extra parts.
>
> $3500 OBO, cash (or equivalent). As-is, no warranty. Email for
> questions/pics.
> --
> Bobby Brown
>
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