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Jedi Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Cool California
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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:35 pm Post subject: Official High-roof Thread |
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Well since there was not one I decided to start one. A place were any make and model high roof Vanagon can share travel and packing tips as well as care and maintenance of the various Vanagon high roof types. Westfalia, Adventurewagen,Reimo, no matter the type your welcome here. I will start by posting a few pics of our syncro Adventurewagen.
_________________ 1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro
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r.e.wing_fc3s Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2010 Posts: 591 Location: Vanagon Capitol USA: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:53 pm Post subject: |
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i saw what is far and away THE coolest high roof today at napa -The Get Away Van(agon)- Id seen american conversion "get away van"s before bu t never a one such as this, replete with its own bespoke rocker panel extensions and front bumpers/spoiler etc. it was brown and gold. wish id gotten a pic. and then a syncro parked where he was. vanagon capitol usa |
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pjrae Samba Member
Joined: July 13, 2008 Posts: 155 Location: Joshua Tree
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:19 am Post subject: |
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did you mean this one?
LOUVERS!
it caught my eye too when it sojourned through port townsend last month
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i feel like an ass for posting the ugliest hightop so high on such a promising thread will keep my camera ready for a prettier one to atone _________________ a.lake - 87 Syncro 2.5L - |
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purplepeopleeater Samba Member
Joined: July 23, 2005 Posts: 3117 Location: E. Washington
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:58 am Post subject: |
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What model is that getaway van? looks like a profi top. |
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syncrodoka Samba Member
Joined: December 27, 2005 Posts: 12005 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 8:37 am Post subject: |
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It looks like the A-team van got it on with a early model and produced that. |
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GWTWTLW Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2008 Posts: 2174 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:25 am Post subject: |
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syncrodoka wrote: |
It looks like the A-team van got it on with a early model and produced that. |
Watch it sucka! I squish your head like a grape! _________________ 89 Syncro Westy - GW 2.5, now with a double knob job
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Jedi Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Cool California
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:29 am Post subject: |
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Yeah not feeling the body panel ground effects. Not much different than some Chevy Duravan or similar american made camper. The top almost looks like a Dehler. I like those but the panels are ruining the look. Here is a vid with some High tops. I did not make it so... Warning the music sucks. The Vans are cool.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_B6uHCDRbI _________________ 1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro |
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r.e.wing_fc3s Samba Member
Joined: April 16, 2010 Posts: 591 Location: Vanagon Capitol USA: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:48 am Post subject: |
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you people are all suckas. I pity the fool that dont respect the getaway van.
Thats the exact same van i saw in bellingham. bless you picture taker for capturing such a beautiful piece of machinery. It is even more amazing? to behold in person. I cant believe that someone actually made a body kit for this and that i was unawares until now.
dont make me come over there. grrrhr |
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wildenbeast Samba Member
Joined: April 04, 2008 Posts: 680 Location: Colorado
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:35 am Post subject: |
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A great start to a trip in Colorado;
Sadly, I sold this van when we moved to Canada but am now searching for another now that we're back! _________________ - Bill, '93 Eurovan Syncro Weekender (2.5 manual ACU) |
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Jedi Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Cool California
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:52 am Post subject: |
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_________________ 1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro |
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Jedi Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Cool California
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:09 am Post subject: |
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I bought some of this stuff from GW and wow it is great. Put it on in small circles and let dry. Wipe it off and WOW
http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view_details.php?id=3946&category_id=334&category_parent_id= _________________ 1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro |
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Jedi Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Cool California
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:18 am Post subject: |
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Here is 2 more Dehler Vids I found.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFISSJzszZc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh5OAFJb28g _________________ 1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro |
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Jedi Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Cool California
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:46 am Post subject: |
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Here is a Westfalia Atlantic
http://campervanculture.com/2011/06/our-friend-ollies-atlantic-westy-syncro/ _________________ 1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro |
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Zentaka Samba Member
Joined: August 22, 2010 Posts: 264 Location: Hawaii Island, Hawaii
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:59 am Post subject: |
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Here's a picture of my AdventureWagen:
It gets lots of funny looks but I don't mind, so do I...
Sometimes when I'm driving by I hear kids say things like "Mommy look at the funny van!".
Thanks for the thread, good to see other people adventuring in their high tops!
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GWTWTLW Samba Member
Joined: April 22, 2008 Posts: 2174 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:02 pm Post subject: |
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Wildenbeast, I've always admired your AW. Sorry to hear that you sold it. I'm sure you made someone very happy! _________________ 89 Syncro Westy - GW 2.5, now with a double knob job
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Jedi Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Cool California
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:22 pm Post subject: |
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Great pic Zentaka!. Wildenbeast sorry to hear that you sold and miss yours. All is not lost the Adventurewagen top molds are safe and the guy is looking for somebody to produce them. So if you are wanting one join the Adventurewagen yahoo group and get onboard _________________ 1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro |
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Jedi Samba Member
Joined: October 23, 2007 Posts: 734 Location: Cool California
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTOiAR8VfX8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpTd0_toLhc&feature=related _________________ 1961 Westfalia SO23 Mango Green/Seagull grey
1961 Westfalia SO34 T/BW
1961 Westfalia SO34 SWR
1964 Westfalia SO33 pearl white
1965 Westfalia SO42 Velvet green
1986 Syncro Wolfram grey with black int GL
1986 Syncro Doka
1987 Syncro Sevana beige Adventurewagen
1987 syncro Sevana beige GL
1973 Pumpkin orange Thing
2 1963 Rag top bug's
1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
2007 Audi A4 3.2L quattro |
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J Charlton Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2007 Posts: 1546 Location: The True North Strong and Free
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:37 pm Post subject: Hightop |
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MY '85 westy with its northamericanhightop top.
Insulated, sliding windows and power vent. Lots of space "upstairs" for "stuff" and comfortable sleeping.
_________________ NAHT hightop availability May 18 2023 -
Bend Oregon - for Oregon, California- (7 tot , 3 available), Kennewick Wa (6 tot, 1 available), Small Car Performance Fife Wa. (7 tot 4 avail ), Fairbanks Alaska (1 tot 0 avail)
Future availability TBD : Springfield Mass. Staunton Va, Florida, Colorado, Grand Junction Co., SLC probably late 2024
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mikey9 Samba Member
Joined: January 05, 2009 Posts: 126 Location: Inverness, Scotland
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:39 pm Post subject: Lets you take all this..... |
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(fixed it)
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dhaavers Samba Member
Joined: March 19, 2010 Posts: 7756 Location: NE MN (tinyurl.com/dhaaverslocation)
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Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:45 pm Post subject: Re: Lets you take all this..... |
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mikey9 wrote: |
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...Copy image ADDRESS... _________________ 86 White Wolfsburg Westy Weekender
"The WonderVan"
<EDITED TO PROTECT INNOCENT PIXELS> |
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