Author Topic: FS: Parting out 1986 Golf diesel, car in Marengo, OH (Read 7326 times)

GIDDY_UP_GO · « **Reply #30 on:** January 05, 2009, 10:01:21 am »

Oh, I almost forgot. If the aircleaner top is not spoke for, I would like to purchase that from you as well.

This is a picture of what I'm talking about:

bhtooefr · « **Reply #31 on:** January 05, 2009, 06:34:41 pm »

Aircleaner top isn't spoken for, someone on Vortex was interested in the hood and hatch.

Also, I'm not going to be able to get to the car until Friday due to weather, so...

GIDDY_UP_GO · « **Reply #32 on:** January 05, 2009, 08:07:11 pm »

Well, let me know about the hood! I really need one. I can p/u next Wed. January the 14th. (Depending on price!)

spencebm · « **Reply #33 on:** January 06, 2009, 04:47:08 pm »

updates on sales?

bhtooefr · « **Reply #34 on:** January 06, 2009, 11:10:15 pm »

Oh, you were who wanted the hood and hatch, sorry... (thought it was someone else.)

I wasn't able to make it out to the car today, as I posted yesterday, due to weather. I'll be going there Friday. You're still first in line for those.

GIDDY_UP_GO · « **Reply #35 on:** January 07, 2009, 10:17:58 am »

Yes, I am the same "GIDDY_UP_GO" on the Vortex site as well. Just let me know, I am in no hurry. But the only time I can get with you would be on Wednesdays. I drive a semi truck and go to Hilliard, Oh. every Wed. I could swing by and p/u the items enroute.

bhtooefr · « **Reply #36 on:** January 07, 2009, 02:14:40 pm »

OK, in that case, I'll get pics for you on Friday.

bhtooefr · « **Reply #37 on:** January 09, 2009, 01:27:48 pm »

FWIW, I just sent PM to you.

mtnbob · « **Reply #38 on:** January 27, 2009, 05:37:00 pm »

Did you ever get a chance to check on the seats?
Thanks
Robert

mtnbob · « **Reply #39 on:** January 28, 2009, 11:45:36 pm »

Hi
I have an idea. Do you ever go near Columbus or Mansfield? How about wrapping the seats up securely with an old sheet, and sending them Greyhound? I have a student discount that is either 25% or 50% off. 2 -35 pound packages(seats) were $75 before the student discount. maybe $38-$55 after the discount. Plus you don't have to package them as securely as you would for UPS or the post office.

just a thought

Robert

bhtooefr · « **Reply #40 on:** January 29, 2009, 06:36:41 pm »

Hmm... That might work.

The only issue would be getting the seats to Columbus, as my only car is the Miata, and I wouldn't trust my mom's truck for a drive to Columbus.

mtnbob · « **Reply #41 on:** January 29, 2009, 07:55:13 pm »

Hell you gotta give me credit for trying lol

Kudagra · « **Reply #42 on:** January 30, 2009, 01:49:11 am »

You see these for sale here on Vortex all the time and many sellers are reluctant to ship them because of the cost. Here is a way to cut the cost way down and offer them to a wider market.

To ship cheaply you must disassemble the seats. Whole operation takes maybe 30 min once you know what you are doing.

First, you take off the backrests. To do this you must remove the plastic hinge covers. In each cover, push the three little plastic pins all the way through the back side then pull off the cover. The one on the adjusting knob side stays on the seat but swings out of the way. Now you remove the flat circlip on each hinge pin and pull the backrest off.

All of the little removed parts should go in a large zip lock bag.

Turn the lower sections over and each has 6 allen head capscrews holding the electric base on. Remove them.

Next is the trickiest part, removing the headrests. All of the covers on your seat are held in place by little wire rods which run in seams around the border of the cover. Every so often there is an opening in the seam and the wire is exposed. These exposed sections hook under little tabs that are punched into the metal of the seat frame. So you stick your fingers into the joint between the perimeter velour cover and the center section with the little red and green stripes. Do this right under the headrest. If you spread this joint open, you will see three of the above mentioned attatchments and it will be real obvious how to unhook them. You will have exposed two "bobbypin" clips. Pull the clips and the head rest will slide right off.

So disassembled, both seats and bases will fit in one "shorty wardrobe" box that you buy from a Uhaul dealer for $7.95. This box measures 34" x 24" x 20". The whole mess weighs 90 pounds. I FedExed this whole thing from the San Francisco area to upstate New York for $62.90. 31 Oct '08 update: This must have been a mistake on FedEx's part. Have shipped many pair and you should count on more like $90-$100 cross country.

Good luck, George

Stolen from Vortex..