Other than the lack of AC, this sounds (and looks) like a great deal.
Somebody grab it!

On Aug 31, 2006, at 8:07 PM, Ken Herman wrote:

> 1986 Subaru Powered Syncro Westfalia -Price $16,500
>
> 1992 2.2 Subaru motor professionally installed by H&R motors last year
> ($6,500)
> for Pics go to:  http://homepage.mac.com/kenherman/PhotoAlbum9.html
>
> Engine:
>
> Hot Jet coated exhaust headers
> custom free-flow exhaust/new catalytic converter (3,000 miles)
> H&R shortened oil pan ($250)
> modified coolant manifold ($150)
> Smallcar engine mount
> new radiator
> all new coolant hoses (except the two long plastic lines)
> license plate portal dipstick
> modified  skidplate
> Syncro snorkel still in place, but on right side
> new timing belt/all new seals
> ECU located under seat (stock location)
> new Die Hard battery (3 months old)
> New Alternator/ lifetime warrantee at Napa
> new throttle cable
>
> Suspension / Drivetrain:
>
>  five speed manual (including low) w/rear diff lock
> VC tested at shop and works fine
> new clutch/clutch slave cylinder/pressure plate/throw out bearing
> Syncro.org springs (10 months old)
> Old Man Emu Shocks (10 months Old),
> new CV's and wheel bearings all around (with the old ones as spares)
> front end completely rebuilt by Volks Cafe (ball joints, wheel
> bearings, upper
> control arm bushing)
> new South African vented front brakes, new calipers and steel braided
> lines (10 months old)
>
> Interior:
> full Factory Westfalia camper w/ sink, stove, 3 way fridge, upper and
> lower bunks
>  3 VDO gauges in VDO gauge pod/ (oil pressure,oil temperature, volts)
> Detachable faceplate Alpine CD player with remote
> 4 MB Quartz 6" speakers with crossover in custom rear deck shelf
> both front captain seats swivel
> VW Golf leather steering wheel
> new skylight
>
> Exterior:
>
> Color/White
> 6 VW/Audi factory 15" Rheinn Alloy wheels
> BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A 245/75 15" (28.88" diameter)
> 16" wheel arches
> New Windshield / no chips, tinted windows
> South African  headlight/grill  conversion with H4's &H3's
> Projectzwo front tube bumper (over $1,000)
> Custom tube rear bumper with 2" receiver hitch
> Brand new Gary Lee spare tire rack (not installed, $600)
> to see rack :
> http://www.telusplanet.net/public/gary2a/rack/swingtire/swingtire.htm
> screen window pop-top canvas/clean with no holes
> factory option 4 sided tent (mounts to rain gutter)
> snap in rear hatch mosquito net
> new rear hatch struts (installed this week)
> new seal around pop-top
> personalized vanity license plate (Lake Tahoe plate, # SYNCRO5)
>
> Also Includes:
> factory option 4 sided accessory  tent
> California cover fitted van cover (like new, with lifetime warrantee)
> good spare Subaru alternator
> 2 spare alloy wheels and tires
> VW Factory Bentley & Subaru manuals
> 2 good taillights/side view mirror
> 4 stock shocks/springs
> 4 stock steel rims
> Straight pipe to remove catalytic converter (offroad use only)
> rear hatch bicycle carrier
> lots of other spares
>
> Misc. Info:
>
> Just passed smog, not due for 2 years
> Over $11,000 invested in past 15 months
> fully legal engine conversion, all smog connected & working
> Fridge, stove and sink in working condition, but not installed
> body has a few small dents, most noticeable are the passenger door
> (see
> picture)
> Van has 168,000 miles (25,000 miles show on rebuilt speedometer)
> always used Redline MT-90 synthetic gear oil
> No air conditioning
> 7,000 rpm redline
>
>
>
> Located near Fremont, California
> 2nd owner, I've had this van for 10 years
> Price $16,500
> reason for selling, I bought some land and I need a truck. Also, too
> many projects, not enough $$$