For FAQ check out http://www.vanagon.com/syncros/faq/index.html and if
you're looking to buy there are plenty listed across the US and Canada at:
http://www.ep.com/js/nav/c0/b0/v0/89.html

Thanks,
Chris Gronski
Toronto, Ontario,
'80 Westy "Pokey"
'87 Chevrolet Sprint (Ice Racer)
'91 Pontiac Firefly Convertible

----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Davis" <kdavis@QSILVER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 12:47 PM
Subject: syncro conversion, syncro westy cost and/or availability?

> Hi -
>
> Newbie questions here. Please accept my apologies in advance for any list
> etiquette infractions.
>
> I've had my eye on Syncro Westy's for several years and am now getting a
bit
> more serious about acquiring one. My wife and my two sons, aged 2 and 4,
and
> I are thinking about a couple of months on the road next summer. The
Syncro
> Westy seems like the ideal vehicle for carrying the family, the dog, a
canoe
> and some bikes to wherever we decide we want to go.
>
> My questions:
> Does anyone know of one of a Syncro Westy for sale? In the US or Canada
> would be most convenient, but I would be willing to look into shipping one
> here from elsewhere.
>
> Since these are fairly rare vehicles has anyone heard of adding the Syncro
> 4WD to a 2WD Westy? Any details concerning where to get parts, where to
get
> the work done, and cost would be appreciated.
>
> What should I expect to spend on a Syncro Westy? I realize there must be a
> huge price range. I'm thinking about a good condition, clean vehicle. It
> could need a little work, as long as the body wasn't all rusted out. I'd
> even go for a blown engine or failed tranny, or both.
>
> tia,
>
> Kevin
> Camden, ME
>
> 97 Cherokee Sport - For Sale when I find the Westy
> 00 Dodge 2500 4WD Quad Cab
> 97 Honda VFR 750 - For Sale
> Ventana Marble Peak FS
>