My new Syncro

goskiracer · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 3:19 pm Post subject:

second on the AC and radio console, have the same setup in my '86. I find it to be a great spot for the radio, you can just barely get a tape into the player past the locker controls.
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peaceful warrior · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 3:33 pm Post subject:

Great acquisition Jeff! That is going to be a rocking camper for you and family! Very Happy

I cleaned my poptop with cleanser and water....Bar Keepers Friend. It was alot of work, but it came really clean.

BTW, Mine had about half the mice turds that it looks and sounds like this one does. I sterilized it by spraying white vinegar mixed with water. I let it sit for a bit, and then with gloves, mask and many rags wiped it all down. I removed all the cabinets, bed, and found turds behind and under the reefer. Glad I did that now!

Enjoy!
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carterzest · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:08 pm Post subject:

nod7 · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:17 pm Post subject:

Do a search on the boards here for Tilex. Easy to use, not much work, does a great job and you don't have to worry about mold/mildew in that spot again.
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carterzest · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:19 pm Post subject:

nod7 · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 5:32 pm Post subject:

There's more to it then that. Tilex, as I said before, will prevent the mold and mildew from comming back.
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FNGRUVN · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:00 pm Post subject:

Hey Jeff, has it sunk in yet what a awesome find this was? The more you learn about these vans, the more you'll realize just how lucky you are. Looking forward to more pictures. Good luck and have fun.
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JeffDenson · Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 6:35 pm Post subject:

JeffDenson · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 5:17 am Post subject:

Okay so I moved the trade value to $5,000. They have been such good customers I wanted to make it fair.

Williamtaylor33 · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 6:49 am Post subject:

Considering your trading work for the syncro I guess it's subjective. Full syncro westys are incredibly hard to find. But this one has been really neglected and has seam rust. I saw a rusty syncro westy go fr something like 4k on eBay not to long ago. So your not screwing them.
So I assume 5k is what you would charge? Meaning a 5k job might only cost you 3k? So your still way ahead!
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Syncronicity · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 8:35 am Post subject:

I would not feel the least bit guilty about the deal you made. They are adults, they new what they had, they were not using it and obviously had no emotional attachment, it was being neglected, you have lots of work ahead of you to undo what has been done. Enjoy the van.
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JeffDenson · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 1:58 pm Post subject:

JeffDenson · Posted: Fri Jan 07, 2011 4:48 pm Post subject:

JeffDenson · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:10 pm Post subject:

Okay she is running thanks to Stephen Weiler who happens to be a vanagon expert and my neighbor Laughing

He is a really neat guy and I think he is as excited about it as I am! Its running but not good.

IdahoDoug · Posted: Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:52 pm Post subject:

Hey - great job. I guess now you're at the stage where you need to be cautious that something's not getting damaged that needs attention. Yet you need to run it a bit to see what's going on with the engine and drivetrain that needs to be worked on.

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JeffDenson · Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 5:04 am Post subject:

I drove it just for a second and notice my viscus coupler is not working. Today I am going to take out the fr drive shaft so I can get it to Steve house for some tune up work!

JeffDenson · Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 5:32 am Post subject:

Well Steve got to the drive shaft before I did and he said that it was not the VC that it could be a the rear locker tends to have control issues with the vacuum lines leaking and moisture getting into the actuator. He says not a big deal to fix. The van is running very good now just need to weld up some exhaust leaks. Very excited!

86syncrowesty · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:25 pm Post subject:

Our westy had a lot of mice poop too, I suggest like the others have, pull the sink/fridge cabinet to get to that rust and clean for mouse droppings - they love the hidden nooks back there.

Also, pull the underseat heater cover off, there will be poop there too.

Check the air ducts prior to firing off the fan, you'll get a rude surprise in your lap.
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syncrodoka · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 3:27 pm Post subject:

I had a mousy nest in the headliner of my truck Shocked

. Those little buggers will make a house anywhere.

JeffDenson · Posted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 4:50 am Post subject:

Yea Steve said we should take the dash out to to make sure the mice have not made nest behind all that stuff.
He also told me that my van is a not a US van that it is a German van. It has Caravelle on the back (probably spelled wrong). It does not have the silver tag on the door? All in all the Van is coming together very well. I hope to start driving it around in a few weeks!


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