Re: THE $100 16v Scirocco

["John Van Vuren" <veedublu@prod.net>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "Night Shadow" <soltwede@privateI.com>
To: "Ryan McCarthy" <rmccarthy777@msn.com>
Cc: "Scirocco List" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2001 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: THE $100 16v Scirocco


>
> Ryan, opinions abound, and understanding of mine dosen't.  Now, the point
> you make is quite valid.  But let me explain my point of view.  I and John
> Van Vuren have gone through trying to GIVE AWAY non rusty Mk1 bodies here
> in Colorado.  No one wants them because of location.  Now, a non-rusty Mk1
> body is 10x more sought after than a beatup 16v with unknown miles, body
> damage, interior damage, engine smokes, downpipe leak, etc etc.  The only
> option for me is part what I can, and then it hits the junkyard.  I hate
> to say it, and I hate to do it, but unless someone is willing to travel to
> Colorado and tow this money pit out of here, the junkyard is were it will
> eventually end up.  Just know, that there are 10x more nice 16v roccos out
> there then there are nice Mk1s, then you will understand my willingness to
> part this out to make other peoples Sciroccos nicer.
>
> Eric
>
>
> On Wed, 14 Mar 2001, Ryan McCarthy wrote:
>
> > I think anything is fixable, provided someone wants such a project. If
no
> > one near it wants to fix it, chop it up, I say, but don't discount it
> > because it's been abused. My '82 was being sold as a parts car, but I
said
> > screw dat and now I'm driving and enjoying it everyday. Of course it did
> > take almost exactly 1 year of work to get it on the road, but it was
> > definitely worth it. So, I suggest putting out an APB first to see if
> > someone wants the whole thing.
> >
> > Ryan
> >
> >
> > >
> > > Hey what does the poster get outta this...
> > > I'd like the whole car :-)
> > > hehehe
> > > brian
> > > Poster of Cheapass ron Specials...
> > >
> > > On Tue, 13 Mar 2001, Night Shadow wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > Ok, I checked out the $100 Scirocco 16v
> > > >
> > > > First things first, pics:
> > > >
> > > > http://www.crosswinds.net/~scirocco81/beatermk2/
> > > >
> > > > This thing is pretty beat up, but has some useful parts.
> > > >
> > > > What I noticed:  Koni adjustables in the rear, front upper neuspeed
> > stress
> > > > bar, neuspeed front and rear sway bars.  Some lenses still good,
grill
> > > > good, dash looks dirty but totally intact and uncracked, rear seats
> > good,
> > > > etc etc.
> > > >
> > > > I figured it would be best to just send one big email to
> > > > everyone that requested parts and let you know condition.
> > > >
> > > > *Josh Strait:
> > > >
> > > > Drivers seat is *toast* see the pic, sorry man
> > > >
> > > > *Ron Pieper:
> > > >
> > > > Pass seat looks good!
> > > >
> > > > Console looks good! (see pics for both)
> > > >
> > > > Factory radio, gone, plugs still there.
> > > >
> > > > Let me know about the Golf radio and plugs if you want that instead.
> > > >
> > > > Forgot to check the ebrake operation, will have to let you know
> > > >
> > > > *VWMikeLVW:
> > > >
> > > > Intake Manifold Good!
> > > >
> > > > Exhaust manifold unknown, massive leak in that area, can't tell if
> > > > downpipe or manifold.
> > > >
> > > > Injector lines Good!
> > > >
> > > > Intake boot Good!
> > > >
> > > > *Natan Dana:
> > > >
> > > > See my reply to Josh Strait.
> > > >
> > > > *SmAsH
> > > >
> > > > Exhaust manifold unknown, will need to get it off to check it.
> > > >
> > > > *Kareem
> > > >
> > > > Forgot to check for light operation of the HVAC controls, will have
to
> > get
> > > > back to you on that.
> > > >
> > > > Fuba, THERE! :-)
> > > >
> > > > Guage in console, THERE, forgot to check what it was though...maybe
can
> > > > tell from the pics?
> > > >
> > > > *RoccoPhil
> > > >
> > > > Niether CC or heated seats, sorry man!
> > > >
> > > > *Patrick Bureau
> > > >
> > > > 16v kit is there, but damage on several pieces.
> > > >
> > > > *John and Tracy
> > > >
> > > > Motor and all related is there, thing even runs.  Smokes though,
motor
> > > > would need a rebuild to be of any use.  Let me know.
> > > >
> > > > *Daun
> > > >
> > > > No, you can't have this 16v too! sheesh man!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > (------------
> > > >
> > > > Oh, and by the way, I *AM* buying it.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --
> > > > Eric
> > > > Westminster, CO
> > > >
> > > > 80 Scirocco (GF's Daily Driver)
> > > > 81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress)
> > > > 91 Cabriolet (2.0 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
> > > > 97 Golf Trek (Parts car)
> > > > 00 Golf GL TDI (My Daily Driver)
> > > >
> > > > "For Aquarians, the physics of loopholes is a perfectly valid
science."
> > > > -Kelli Fox
> > > >
> > > >
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> Eric
> Westminster, CO
>
> 80 Scirocco (GF's Daily Driver)
> 81 Scirocco S (2.0 16v swap and complete restoration in progress)
> 91 Cabriolet (2.0 8v swap and mechanical rebuild in progress)
> 97 Golf Trek (Parts car)
> 00 Golf GL TDI (My Daily Driver)
>
> "For Aquarians, the physics of loopholes is a perfectly valid science."
> -Kelli Fox
>
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