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MsTaboo Samba Member
Joined: June 02, 2006 Posts: 4115 Location: East Kootenay, British Columbia
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Posted: Tue Nov 21, 2023 10:29 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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This is one I've been watching .
Someone wants every dime ever spent on the rig including labor!
$92,500
Read down the "list of upgrades"
Radius rod bushings $443.50?
Sway bar bushings $420.82?
I guess maybe they're poly bushings but this really falls under maintenance, not upgrades.
Front and rear big break (brake) kit $5425?
$25,000 for an EJ22?
https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2600001
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1991 Westfalia Syncro with Subaru Conversion Price: 92500
Contact Westy World for more details selling for a customer on consignment.
(Full detailed inspection report available for serious buyers)
1991 WESTFALIA SYNCRO TRIPLE KNOB
1991 VW Westfalia camper package. Last year of these amazing machines!
Take this machine to Syncro Fest and have the best machine there!!!
Subaru conversion, manual transmission with taller gears. Cruises 65-70
MPH no problem. Power steering, power windows, power locks, original paint. I purchased in
2020 from a man in Marin County that did a major electrical upgrade and installed the Ej22 motor. Cold rear AC!
I added a lot more upgrades to make this Syncro one of the best and unstoppable offroad overland machine.
4- wheel disc Big Brakes with BMW booster, rear AC, Propex heater, 12v fridge, inverter, CB radio and upgraded flip out stereo with rear amp. 3 panel upper canvas. Have the canvas insulation kit for winter camping, front windshield cover. Super comfortable Recaro chairs for driver and passenger.
Exterior has new front and rear Go Westy bumpers with swing away tire carrier and storage box.
Front mounted winch. Air up down system with under seat mounted compressor. Thule Storage
box up top, Road Shower on rear. Side ladder. Has solar panel wires ran to upper luggage rack but I used space for a Pelican box with ax, shovel and parts. I used aux solar panel that can be plugged into side of the van.
Aux battery up front in original spare tire area that runs the entire van. Starter battery under seat.
All my additions have been done by Westy World and the van has had a thorough inspection and all mechanical issues addressed.
List of upgrades
- Subaru EJ22 California compliant motor! Fire suppression system
- Westy World HD Front Bumper with Bull Bar, and Fog Lights $2614
- Westy World HD Rear bumper with backup lights, receiver and lockable storage $1972.72
- Passenger side swing away arm and Aluminness box $2172.21
- Drivers side swing arm for spare tire and tray $1555.95
- Side marker lights $152.58
- Tail lens housing $108.18
- Differential mounts $325
- Ball joints $230.98
- Radius rod bushings $443.50
- Tie rod ends $240.39
- Sway bar bushings $420.82
- Axle seals rear $242.70
- Rear hub $482.29
- Front and rear big break kit with booster upgrade $5425
- Slide door lower unit $1643.04
- Hatch struts $73.97
- Recaro driver and passenger seats $4000
- Road shower $500
- Side ladder, front box, shovel and ax $500
- Truck mirrors $500
- Fire suppression system $275
- High lift jack with mount $300
- Locking gas cap $40
- Van cover $350
Previous owner installed the EJ 22 motor (Average cost to install $25,000)
Previous owner had the interior removed and ran all new electrical
and installed a marine grade circuit breaker panel mounted behind
the driver’s seat
Breaker circuits
1. CB radio and CB pre amp
Rear audio amp
Overhead video player
2. Dash map light, nav system, radio memory & dash 12v outlets
3. Radio/ Clock, interior lights, multimeter , air compressor switch
4. Power windows
5. 12 volt outlet power lead (on kitchen cabinet for misc.)
6. Truck fridge, water pump
7. Burly skid plates
8. Ax and shovel
All my upgrades plus the previous owner are well over
$60,000 in parts and labor.
This machine is ready to go and I would have
no problem getting in it tomorrow with the family and
heading across the country!
Thanks for looking and call anytime with questions.
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It looks like it might be a nice Syncro, but come on If you're gonna price out labor for everything you might as well add up oil changes! _________________ Currently:
'90 Syncro Westy 3 knob w/Zetec
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elizer Samba Member
Joined: May 02, 2016 Posts: 1479 Location: Northern Virginia
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Posted: Wed Nov 22, 2023 7:22 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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Generally I champion vanagons and syncros selling for nice prices. It helps the rest of our valuations with insurance companies etc. This one... deserves to be in this thread. For 90k you could fix that pop top. It looks like complete trash. _________________ 91 syncro westy fas tdi |
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jlrftype7 Samba Member
Joined: July 24, 2018 Posts: 3600 Location: Chicago
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Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 11:42 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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MsTaboo wrote: |
This is one I've been watching .
Someone wants every dime ever spent on the rig including labor!
$92,500
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But you get a free years' supply of Grey Poupon with it... _________________ '68 Westy- my first VW and vehicle/Bus- long gone.- sold it to a traveling Swiss couple....
'67 Type 3 Fastback, my 2nd car- gone
'69 Semi-Auto Stick Shift Beetle-gone
2017 MINI Coopers, our current DDs
‘84 Tin Top - Hilga....Auto |
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RoryGirl Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2016 Posts: 797 Location: WestWorld Nanaimo BC
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Posted: Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:30 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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I mean...it's on consignment @ Westy World - seems cheap compared to their offerings over the years |
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eskachig Samba Member
Joined: October 11, 2011 Posts: 57 Location: United States
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2023 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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RoryGirl wrote: |
I mean...it's on consignment @ Westy World - seems cheap compared to their offerings over the years |
Maybe someone doesn’t actually want to sell it lol. “I put it up for sale honey” |
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the_benjamin_effect Samba Member
Joined: May 31, 2010 Posts: 198 Location: Gateway to the North Cascades, Washington State
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:06 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds/listing/1990-...&pid=1
$75,000. I was going into this listing looking to bash it for the price, but it appears well done, although, I'm not justifying the price tag (it is cheaper that the one at WestyWorld that MsTaboo posted above https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2600001, and has many more "tasteful" mods IMHO).
Subaru EG33 six cylinder. F/R lockers. Converted to 16" using parts from actual 16". And many more nice mods, again IMHO. Again not justifying the price.
If anyone cares to share to another syncro owner, what causes the body panel just forward of the rear wheel arch to bend like in the photos in the listing. I've seen it on other syncros in the past. If you know, please share Thanks!
_________________ -1967 Sundial Camper 1914cc "Sunny"
-1978 Deluxe Westfalia Jake Raby built PowerStroke 2109cc "Westy"
-1987 SYNCRO Westfalia GoWesty 2400cc "Ruby"
-2000 Subaru Impreza Sport EJ22 ¼ million miles "Trusty"
International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. I.A.M. 751
International Brotherhood of Naval Flight Engineers. I.B.N.F.E. LOCAL 8251
My other ride has 18,400 horsepower! |
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16CVs Samba Member
Joined: February 22, 2004 Posts: 4036 Location: Redwood City, California
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Posted: Mon Jan 22, 2024 3:48 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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That van belongs to a buddy of mine, I was probably in the van when one of those happened as both sides are bent.
It comes from wheeling and not airing down tour tires and dropping off of a ledge. The over inflated tire hit hard and then the mass of the body has no cushion and bend O you go.
My buddy feels it has something to do with the big 6 cyl and extra crap on the back but my Syn/Wes with a 2.2 Sub has it on one side and I know when I did it and My tires had not been aired down.
That van is crazy and fun to drive, It is super capable but funny the winch has only been used to pull other people out.
Stacy _________________ 1987 Syncro Westfalia Triple knob (bastard)
1989 Syncro Tristar Triple knob "Swedish"
2013 Jetta Hybrid a true "Zwitter"
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Call anytime number 650 722 4914 .
Keep Your van running and upkept tastefully for the love of the hobby.
Don't let your van end up in an "abortions" thread. |
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1988M5 Samba Member
Joined: January 23, 2016 Posts: 686 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Tue Jan 23, 2024 9:29 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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Ouch! If the van got hit that hard to distort the body, it did its job but like a helmet, it’s a one time save. It’s considered totaled by any insurance company. To save the situation they could add another layer of shopping cart technology headlight protection to keep the DOT lamps unharmed. _________________ 1991 tin top GL
2002 Winnebago Vista. VW VR6 24V Eurovan front clip powered class C 21' RV.
Some BMWs. |
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4Gears4Tires Samba Member
Joined: October 08, 2018 Posts: 3108 Location: MD
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Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 10:38 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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The "Syncro Body Crease" is so common it may be why the 16" Syncros have extra reinforcement. _________________ '87 Syncro
Ferric Oxyhydroxide Superleggera Edition |
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ALIKA T3 Samba Member
Joined: July 30, 2009 Posts: 6378 Location: Honolulu,Hawaii and France
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Posted: Tue Jan 30, 2024 10:41 pm Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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4Gears4Tires wrote: |
The "Syncro Body Crease" is so common it may be why the 16" Syncros have extra reinforcement. |
Yes and it still happens on them
I drive very carefully offroading, don't have a lot of shit but I do have a Tdi and a spare wheel carrier off the bumper (so, more leverage ), diesel are heavier (VW installed wedges under the rear springs on diesel Syncros)
I have a very mild crease on the right side, only me seems to notice. I dunno how it happened but it happened in Central America. Who knows, a bad pothole?
I definitely seems easy to obtain one _________________ Silicone Steering Boots and 930 Cv boots for sale in the classifieds.
Syncro transmission upgrade parts in the Classifieds.
Subaru EJ22+UN1 5 speed transmission
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=416343
Syncro http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4...num+gadget |
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RoryGirl Samba Member
Joined: October 14, 2016 Posts: 797 Location: WestWorld Nanaimo BC
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airkooledchris Samba Member
Joined: January 25, 2005 Posts: 2715
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Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:28 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2676207
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1982 VW Vanagon Bus Diesel L 100 % Original Price: $33,000 |
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Come experience the magic of the open road in this 1982 VW Vanagon Diesel L – your ticket to a lifetime of unforgettable memories and endless adventures. |
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0to60in6min Samba Member
Joined: November 27, 2006 Posts: 3420 Location: OR & CA (Oregon/California)
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Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:07 am Post subject: Re: Official whine about Vanagon vans and parts for sale |
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What's the HP of a 1982 VW Vanagon Bus Diesel L... tell me again..
I am trying to improve the power of 2.1WBX. .... |
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