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Subject:Re: 2 syncros and a wolfsburg for sale in NJ
From:Kenneth Wilford
Date:Fri, 21 Jan 2005 17:46:13 -0500

I know it is not burgandy, and it is not tornado red.  Whatever red is
left that a 86 Vanagon could be, I guess it is.  I thought Titan red was
a VW color (like Alpine white).  I could be wrong.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
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-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Bob Stevens
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2005 11:54 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 2 syncros and a wolfsburg for sale in NJ

"The second one is Titan red with a tan interior. "

Ken, is this one actually Titian Red?

Bob

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-------------- Original message --------------

> I currently have two 86 GL syncro Vanagons for sale here in Millville,

> NJ 08332 (mapblast).
>
> One is silver with a blue interior. Has the rear seat/bed. Has A/C
> (not working at the moment) power steering, and power mirrors. Runs
> really well. 5 speed trans with granny gear. The clock says around
> 180k miles. I don't have a full history on the engine but it runs well

> and has good power. No leaks that I can find. It has a small vibration

> at around 45 mph. I rebuilt the driveshaft with new universal joints
> but it still does it. Not really that noticable. Has some minor rust
> and a couple of small dings. I would like $3500 for it.
>
> The second one is Titan red with a tan interior. Has rear seat/bed but

> no middle seat (table instead). Same as the other one A/C but
> currently not working, power steering, power mirrors. 5 speed trans
> with granny gear. The engine is a brand new rebuild that I did using
> new pistons and cylinders and all new bearings, oil pump, etc. It also

> has a new clutch and a new water pump. Many new hoses. It has some
> rust but no rot. I would like $5000 for this one since it has a fresh
> engine (zero miles at this point).
>
> I also have a very nice 88 Wolfsburg Vanagon for sale. Around 100k
> miles. Automatic transmission, full Wolfsburg interior (rear seat/bed
> and two rear facing seats with a table that comes out of the wall). It

> is silver with a grey interior. Power mirrors, power windows, power
> door locks, cruise control, etc. Everything is there and works very
> well and the van looks great on the inside and out. It did have some
> damage to the sliding door (banged up) but I knocked the dent out and
> I am currently getting the fiberglas panels fixed so that it will look

> sweet. It has a new alternator, new water pump, new power window
> regulator on the pass side, new catalytic convertor, new muffler, new
> oxygen sensor, new tune up items, new front wheel bearings. It has no
> water leaks, but it does have a small oil leak between the engine and
> trans. Very minor. Just enough for a hanging drop after you park. I
> have driven this van from Georgia to NJ and it ran excellent the
> entire trip. I can't find any rust on this van (it was from Georgia).
> I have records from the previous owners and myself. The van rides very

> smooth and tight. I had it up on a lift and all of the suspension
> parts are in good shape. I put new tires on it when I was in Georgia
> back in September but they are not reinforced (I needed to get back
> and I couldn't wait for tires). I would like $4500 for it.
>
> If you are interested in any of these please email me and I'll be glad

> to send you any pictures you request. I am trying to reduce my
> Vanagon/other VW herd which is currently at 11! Could someone please
> forward this to the syncro list for me?
>
> Thanks,
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16