Fw: Feeler: 79 scirocco FS . 35K miles .!

[JestersG60 at worldnet.att.net (Eric Lonchambon)]

-----Original Message-----
From: Eric Lonchambon <JestersG60@worldnet.att.net>
To: Allyn <amalventano@sc.rr.com>; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
<scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Date: Tuesday, May 20, 2003 5:14 PM
Subject: Feeler: 79 scirocco FS . 35K miles .!


>I found this scirocco sitting around and inqiured with the owner about it.
I
>bought it after getting a close look. this car is mint . almost like the
>Ferarri -in -the-barn story. . The LF fender is bashed in & LF turn signal
>is smashed , dented pass door skin. has some key scratches  (and a couple
>othe little slivers of surface rust). respray recommended..  otherwise the
>paint is like new  and would only need a quick buffing..due to a special
>clearcoat that was applied when new. there is no rust (cancer) on the car.
>the car was treated to an injected rust proofing when new.  car has been
>preserved . the interior is like new,..  totally clean headliner , int.
>panels, perfect dashboard...  the VDO clock stil works!. owners manual etc
>are like new, too.
>
>but the the engine doesn't fire up.  i had a VW  mechanic look at the car .
>he put in a a used fuel ditributor, but  now it  doesn't start any more. it
>did run (like total crap). i don't have the facilities or know -how to
>replace the engine or do any other   mechanical work. it has a leaky water
>pump too.
> this car is like a time capsule. the door jambs , interior, etc are like
>new! unfortunatley time isn't knind to rubber so the seats are hard and
>other misc bushings like the motor mounts should be replaced .
> i wanted this car as an ol' skool  project car, but I don't have the funds
>this year to get the car how I want it. I can't even drive the freakin
>thing.
> i would like to put a A3  2.0L in the car and get wheels, susp, etc keep
it
>stock looking but with a euro look stance. it will need alot of things
>updated: motors , trans, driveshafts, full exhaust, cat..  too much for me.
>can't afford to do this anytime soon.
>anyone?
>
>eric L
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