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jsmitch11
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 Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: windows etc |
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I suggest that you place the top on the van temporarily to measure the cutout for the windows. It seems to work out better having the top sitting there and being able to measure up from the gutters of the van rather than from the edge of the top. By doing this you ensure that the windows are set with the horizontal frames parallel to the gutters and that's the alignment that catches the eye.
Which power vent did you finally select?
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Thanks for the tip on fitting the top! I ended going with the FanTastic 6600R due to the low power consumption among other cool features( http://www.fantasticvent.com/products/model_6600/model_6600.html ). It fits the standard 14" x 14" opening and has a smoke cover that will go nice with my Wolfram grey hightop!
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1984 Vanagon Westfalia Syncro Hightop
1986 Vanagon Syncro(RIP)
1989 Vanagon Wolfsburg Whitestar Edition(RIP)
My Van syncro conversion/restoration
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tarandusVDub
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Any updates?
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Phishman068
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mariusstrom
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boroko
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I have to say, even if it did end prematurely, it is still very impressive to this point.
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previous: 2 Syncro tin tops, 2 Vanagons, 3 busses, 3 Ghias, 2 Jettas, a 411, a gas and a diesel Bunny and about 25 Beetles, one that only drove left. |
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erikj2000
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| Just read the Whole thread. Hope it all came together ok. Love to see the finished van. |
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goboness
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I'm his buddy that is helping him finish the project that is still in progress. He's currently saving money to finish it,so this post is not done. Just to let people know that all can't drop 13k Syncro from any of the around the Seattle area. He doesn't work at Microsoft or he's not in the trades. We will put more pictures up when we can. Thanks from all you guys with the interest in this post.
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dobryan
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goboness
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Glad to hear that it is still alive and well.  |
Yeah it takes lots of money to one of these things right. I wish I can help him, but he needs to get the money then I will help him again. I'm doing this all for free for because like I said before in the last post
He's a really good person a friend of mine. So till then we are on hold.
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SyncroButter
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Location: Seattle
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| Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 5:39 pm Post subject: Re: Black Diamond - A 1984 Westfalia hightop syncro conversion |
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For sale on CL: https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/cto/5490884319.html
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In the stable: 1986 Syncro Westfalia/Bostig, 1989 Doka Tristar, 1974 Vespa Rally 200, 1973 Vespa Primavera 125, 1963 Solex 2200, 1938 Buick Special
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goboness
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| Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 8:37 pm Post subject: Re: Black Diamond - A 1984 Westfalia hightop syncro conversion |
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Unfortunately my buddy ran out of money, like most people do when your doing a project like this. That's why reason real syncro westy are so spendy.
I loved helping build what we did do on it.
So thanks again people for checking in on this project and like many of you guys wished we could have seen the final product.
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BavarianWrench
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| Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:31 pm Post subject: Re: Black Diamond - A 1984 Westfalia hightop syncro conversion |
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| All the best on the sale. You guys have a ton of nice work and parts into it! |
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jimf909 
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| Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:49 pm Post subject: Re: Black Diamond - A 1984 Westfalia hightop syncro conversion |
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Well done, gentlemen. All's well, now and forevermore.
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SyncroButter
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| Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 11:18 pm Post subject: Re: Black Diamond - A 1984 Westfalia hightop syncro conversion |
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| All the best on the sale. You guys have a ton of nice work and parts into it! |
+1, this is going to be a hell of a vehicle for whoever buys it.
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In the stable: 1986 Syncro Westfalia/Bostig, 1989 Doka Tristar, 1974 Vespa Rally 200, 1973 Vespa Primavera 125, 1963 Solex 2200, 1938 Buick Special
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hrtm
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| Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 6:54 pm Post subject: Re: Black Diamond - A 1984 Westfalia hightop syncro conversion |
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The ad's photos are a little confusing - what is that finished looking dark grey hi-top syncro that's pictured? Is this like an "artists concept" of what the finished van was supposed to be?
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goboness
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| Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 7:44 pm Post subject: Re: Black Diamond - A 1984 Westfalia hightop syncro conversion |
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| The ad's photos are a little confusing - what is that finished looking dark grey hi-top syncro that's pictured? Is this like an "artists concept" of what the finished van was supposed to be? |
Yes that is what the finish product is going to like when done. It's a really great deal if someone wants to take it on.
I did a lot of the welding on it( I'm a certified welder for the state of WA),but like I said in a previous post he just ran out of money like a lot of people do in a big money project. I wish he could have finished it. I can also answer any questions for ya to.
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thasty07
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| Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:57 pm Post subject: Re: Black Diamond - A 1984 Westfalia hightop syncro conversion |
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| the van will be a syncro north american hightop. |
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| Hightop imported from England(about $3300 including shipping) |
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Signalocity
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| Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:43 am Post subject: Re: Black Diamond - A 1984 Westfalia hightop syncro conversion |
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Not trying to be funny, but why did your friend buy a Westy to convert to a Syncro, to add a high top? Afterthought? This will be a complicated sale and hopefully he finds the right buyer. I wonder if parting out would be the better option.
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Signalocity
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| Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:47 am Post subject: Re: Black Diamond - A 1984 Westfalia hightop syncro conversion |
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| Hightop imported from England(about $3300 including shipping) |
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The original version of the NAHT was imported from England, before being redesigned and manufactured in Canada. |
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goboness
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| Posted: Wed Mar 16, 2016 5:49 am Post subject: Re: Black Diamond - A 1984 Westfalia hightop syncro conversion |
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| Not trying to be funny, but why did your friend buy a Westy to convert to a Syncro, to add a high top? Afterthought? This will be a complicated sale and hopefully you find the right buyer. I wonder if parting out would be the better option. |
We'll his plan at first was to keep it a westy, but he liked the hightops, so he sold the westy top for the hightop.
Parting out would be good,but what I found with that is you end up getting stuck with stuff noone wants.
I would like to buy a few things he has too, but at this point not an option.
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