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by EliRush
Wed Jan 09, 2013 5:35 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner

I loved the idea of a Scout II. I remember using one of the removable roof bolts to secure the alternator...at least they were consistent with the bolts. After I found out that there is only one guy in the midwest making radiators for $550...and no more anywhere on the planet...didn't dig em quite s...
by EliRush
Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:34 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner

That happened in the 80's when car manufacturers rested on their laurels, producing mass crap. Mismatched interiors, mismatched transmissions, etc. One of the main reasons I stopped buying GM stuff was because I was sick of using metric AND standard tools on the same ride. Some parts would be from C...
by EliRush
Tue Jan 08, 2013 9:10 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner

My Dad would always tell me that same thing about 50's and 60's cars, that they were only good for 100k then you had to get rid of them. When I was learning to drive (80's), he also said that V-8s were more reliable than four cylinders because they spun at lower rpm's. I tend to agree...my old Camar...
by EliRush
Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:03 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner

Lets hope the westy folks don't find this thread! LOL I, too have seen the westy/suby/VW engine swap...and the coolest was the TDI Syncro. Still...seems like a lot of trouble just to make something go down the road. I was interested in an old westy diesel (82 I think), and laughed when the guy SELLI...
by EliRush
Tue Jan 08, 2013 10:59 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner

That weight was probably a major factor, and the fact that it didn't have "water jackets" on it. Subys also have those beetle motors with water jackets ("heads"), and the CL is littered with cheap Subys with blown heads. Before I bought my T4 I was looking into getting one of tho...
by EliRush
Tue Jan 08, 2013 1:03 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner

Hey dlb I'll take the van if you give me a couple hundred bucks...and pay for the tow. lol You can sort of tell how good a car is by how angry the owners are on the boards...happy owners make for happy forums, eh? btw my 76 was orange with green plaid interior...called it the Tard Cart. heh The prob...
by EliRush
Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:46 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner

LOL...you aren't alone, man. Every time I hear of the most horrible VW Westy stories, they are ALWAYS post 1980 Vanagons. The one that took 3 engines was an 81, which was the 2000cc air cooled motor with "updated" square head design. Ick. I told the guy I GAVE it to, that I wanted him to c...
by EliRush
Mon Jan 07, 2013 9:38 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner

This van seems like a good workhorse...old fleet stock. Nothing in the world can compare with how dreadful those darn VW Vanagon/transporters are. I owned three because of the niche factor, but none of them could go 100 miles without a repair...and one Wes-Fail-Ya went through three engines and stil...
by EliRush
Mon Jan 07, 2013 5:08 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner

Thanks Turtcel, I am glad it went to someone who will appreciate it, too. The first guy didn't seem like he cared what it was, and was just looking for super cheap transport...which means he wouldn't care for it proper. I just got the new ride...a Ford 3/4 ton long van...bye bye good gas mileage... ...
by EliRush
Sun Jan 06, 2013 2:13 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: Need to sell OR TRADE my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200

HEY! It sold to a guy named Rob, and I told him about this forum. I am sending him a link, and he really liked the little wagon. You guys help him out and welcome him to the world of the T4WD! Thanks again to everyone.
by EliRush
Sun Jan 06, 2013 10:44 am
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: Need to sell OR TRADE my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200

Ok, guys, I just got an offer for my asking price, $1200. Last chance if anyone wants it. I want to thank everyone for being so friendly and helpful...all of you are a bunch of great people...way better than the IH Scout board. The person I am selling it to doesn't strike me as a forum type, so you ...
by EliRush
Sat Jan 05, 2013 4:53 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: Need to sell OR TRADE my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200

I'm always on the lookout for a decent body....harharhar :)
by EliRush
Sat Jan 05, 2013 2:18 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: Need to sell OR TRADE my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200

Sorry, can't deliver that far. Need the larger vehicle to go west from here.
by EliRush
Sat Jan 05, 2013 12:14 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: Need to sell OR TRADE my 1986 T4 SR5

Bumping this up with a price of $1200. I am needing to sell this car this week! This car runs like a top, and looks just like the pics if you wash it. Thanks
by EliRush
Wed Jan 02, 2013 12:27 pm
Forum: Cars for sale
Topic: SOLD my 1986 T4 SR5 $1200 Welcome new owner
Replies: 33
Views: 8356

Re: Need to sell OR TRADE my 1986 T4 SR5

Whitefish, Montana. I need a truck badly, and I don't care what you paid for it...just bring it up and I'll trade you. I am tall, so no single cab japanese trucks, plz