My new Syncro would like to say "Hello".....

Syncronoid · Last edited by Syncronoid on Thu Apr 12, 2012 9:09 am; edited 12 times in total

Whew!! I've finally completed the upgrades to my '90 Syncro Westy I purchased from a Samba member back in February and wanted to post some details and pics, but first off, a HUGE thanks to Karl Mullendore at Westy Ventures for the TruckFridge and tons of helpful information and advice while replicating one of his installations. Thanks also to Mike and Samantha at GoWesty and Peter and the gang at Van Cafe in Santa Cruz for all the parts and the de-coupler & SA Grill install. ...and a huge shout out to Lou and Martin at Dieter's German Car in Menlo Park for the engine install and all the other mechanical work that I was unable to complete on my own with the limited items contained in my toolbox.

Here's a list of the upgrades I did:

---Mechanical ---
GoWesty 2.5L engine (2K miles and running awesome).
GoWesty Steel Plate Bumpers with 2" Hitch Adapters F&R
16" BFG AT T/A KO 215/70R16 and Go Westy Wheels
Old Man EMU Shocks & Struts
2" Go Westy Lift Springs
Van Cafe Audi Big Brake Kit with Braided Steel Lines
Van Cafe Heavy Duty Rear Drum Brakes
Van Cafe High Performance Cooling System Hose Set
Van Cafe Exhaust System
Van Cafe Radiator
Van Cafe Stainless Steel Cooling Pipes
SA Grill Kit and Lights (Thanks Van Cafe)
Driveshaft Decoupler and Install (Thanks Van Cafe)
New camper Hookup Kit
New Propane Tank

---Exterior---
Go Westy Pop Top Rain Fly
Yakima Racks
False Gutter Sets for Pop-top
Fiammi Awning F45S - Titanium (not yet installed)
German Mud Flaps FR+FL
Line-X + Xtra on lower panels and foot wells
Rear 4-Bike/Jack Carrier from Gary Lee in Canada

---Exterior Cosmetics---
New 4WD Decals
New Rear Hatch Emblem
Steyr/Puch Decals
Westfalia Pop Top Decals
2.5L Decal
Fuel Bezel

---Interior---
Propex 2000BTU Propane Heater
New Cigarette Lighter
Wet Okole Neoprene Seat Covers
Go Westy Front Door Window Screens/Curtains
5 Piece Black Rubber Mat Kit
4x 50w Alpine Stereo w/CD, Sirrius/XM, USB, iPod and Pandora
4x 4" Pioneer Speakers
Bazooka Tube Subwoofer under bench seat
TruckFridge
Xantrex ProWatt SW 1000 Inverter
Iota DLS-45/IQ4 Charger
Sure Power 1315 Battery Separator
UPG AGM UB121100 (Group 30H) 110AH Deep Cycle Battery

Here are some before and after pics.........

---Before---

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Zero419 · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:58 am Post subject:

Looks great!

Lots of love (and money) put into that ride!

dobryan · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 12:36 pm Post subject:

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Jedi · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:19 pm Post subject:

Looks awesome Cool

Are we going to see it at syncrofest?
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1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
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1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
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Syncronoid · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:24 pm Post subject:

Landsailer · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 3:55 pm Post subject:

Do you know what paint code your van is? Mine is that same color and my paint code sticker as been ripped off.

bosruten · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:17 pm Post subject:

Super nice...Hope you enjoy it!!

snowsyncro · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:42 pm Post subject:

Landsailer · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 5:48 pm Post subject:

Boom. Thanks for the information.

Kick ass van by the by. Kick ass.

stclair411 · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:08 pm Post subject:

Looks great man. Mine is getting Line-X'd this week, and I used your pics to let them know what I wanted. Do you like the seat covers? Did you order them from the Wet-Okole site? Thinking of getting a set as well.
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DAIZEE · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:27 pm Post subject:

Looks real SASSY! Niice.
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Syncronoid · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 6:50 pm Post subject:

Welchmaster · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:43 pm Post subject:

Very impressive!
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Racerrojo · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:53 pm Post subject:

Helloooo Sexy!!!! Drool

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Bruce Wayne · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject:

very nice!!
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joseph928 · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 8:58 pm Post subject: syncro

pnwkayaker · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:35 pm Post subject:

Beautiful van, I can understand the feeling, I've been slowly restoring my Syncro too for the last 3+ years (although I've been using it a lot also during that period!).

Could you please indicate where did you obtain the Steyr-Puch decals ? I'd love to add a couple to my Syncro.
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Syncronoid · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 9:53 pm Post subject:

IdahoDoug · Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 11:04 pm Post subject:

What seat covers did you order? I could not find a listing for Vanagon. Thanks! They look great.
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Syncronicity · Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 5:11 am Post subject:

That is a beauty.
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