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PostPosted: Thu May 10, 2012 8:52 pm    Post subject: syncro body part Reply with quote

how different is a syncro body from a gl.
im asking because the 87 sunroof syncro i bought has nominal rust behind the passenger area and where the top of the syncro gas tank goes..i want to cut out and replace the whole area from another rust free vanagon body.
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PostPosted: Thu May 10, 2012 9:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The metal that is above the syncro gas tank is the same. The wall between the syncro tank and the passenger area is the same except for the gas tank support(where the straps attach).
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PostPosted: Thu May 10, 2012 9:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think above the gas inlet is the same but I am definetly not an expert. I will be replacing the body panels all around the gas inlet on my syncro. I think I am buying some panels from insyncro. He would know the answer.
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PostPosted: Thu May 10, 2012 9:15 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think you need to clarify where you're talking about. "Top of the tank" is being interpreted as the fuel filler but I suspect that's not your meaning.

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PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2012 5:38 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

bgoodell wrote:
I think above the gas inlet is the same but I am definetly not an expert. I will be replacing the body panels all around the gas inlet on my syncro. I think I am buying some panels from insyncro. He would know the answer.


I have answered the OP questions via pmail with pricing.
His van has advanced rust in the areas he is talking about.
IMHO, the entire area needs replacing and close observation of the cross member should be done with the sheet metal removed.
I would beef the whole area up.
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PostPosted: Fri May 11, 2012 6:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes insyncro did give me a price.
and it was good.
i was trying to find something more local.
thus the questions
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when all is said and done ill prolly be driving to hudson
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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2012 6:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If so, I would move quickly...2 parts vans left and I am in the process of building my dream shop in another location.
Im movin on from parting vans.
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