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dipple
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 Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:12 pm Post subject: Syncro Sunroof Resto. The ultimate minivan. |
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Thought I would share some pics of the 1986 Syncro Sunroof I just finished restoring. My goal, the ultimate minivan. I also updated the interior to a 1991 Carat and changed the dash and interior from brown to black. The van has factory rubber mats front to rear. Other accessories include Euro h4's, Go Westy bumpers, Euro luggage bars, black sliders and vented rear windows.
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Phishman068
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| Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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GLORIOUS!
I am an owner and afficianado of sunroof syncros!
GLORIOUS!!! |
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dipple
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Thanks Phishman. I am really happy with the outcome. I originally bought the van for parts but fell in love with the sunroof.
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buspor63
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Looks good! I like the window tint, do you know what percentage it is, 20%, 35% etc?
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dipple
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| Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Looks good! I like the window tint, do you know what percentage it is, 20%, 35% etc? |
I can't remember for sure but I can find out for you. I think it was 20% for rears and 35% for fronts.
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joseph928
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| Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:54 pm Post subject: syncro |
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 Love your van , looks like mine, If I only had the sun roof, lust! 
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1987 syncro westy tin top sun roof , GW2.3, rear locker, decoupler, Gary Lee tire rack & winch mount, lift, south african grill, big brakes , rhein alloy ,15 BFG AT, Fiamma 10 foot awning ,140 watt rear 85 watt front solar , mppt, truckfridge, automatic fire extinguishing system, tencent oil cooler, And a RMW SS exhaust! - 1971 bug convertible 1776 engine- 2010 Subaru turbo - 1993 Toyota 4x4 truck - 1999 Harley 95 CI, big bore, Andrews cams . Also 80-84- vans. Stock 65 sunroof bug. |
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CdnVWJunkie 
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| Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:01 am Post subject: |
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| Looks great Mark. Good job. |
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bhernsdorf
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| Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:06 am Post subject: syncro drive train education |
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Gentlemen:
I'm new to this forum and in the market for a syncro camper. I hope to gain a better understanding of the 4WD options originally offered by the factory and now via aftermarket.
While viewing the adds, it is apparent not all syncros were created equal. Some offer decouplers, others front and/ or rear lockers, some decouplers are viscous, others not....solid shafts, etc., etc., etc..
Is there a source for this info? Or can it be explained painlessly by any of you gents?
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jerrydog411
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| Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:23 am Post subject: |
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Nice Mark!!!
John |
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dipple
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| CdnVWJunkie wrote: |
| Looks great Mark. Good job. |
Thanks Rob and John.
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dipple
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| Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:27 am Post subject: Re: syncro drive train education |
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Gentlemen:
I'm new to this forum and in the market for a syncro camper. I hope to gain a better understanding of the 4WD options originally offered by the factory and now via aftermarket.
While viewing the adds, it is apparent not all syncros were created equal. Some offer decouplers, others front and/ or rear lockers, some decouplers are viscous, others not....solid shafts, etc., etc., etc..
Is there a source for this info? Or can it be explained painlessly by any of you gents?
Thanks in advance,
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http://syncro.org/
Bruce, This is a good start as is the search on this forum. Be careful though, you may lose a few days reading all the info.
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bhernsdorf
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| Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:46 am Post subject: Syncro Drivetrain Education |
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Thanks !
This should keep me busy for awhile, no doubt! |
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photogdave
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Phishman068
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What did you do about the headliner? Is it new?
Mine is in bad shape and i'm wondering if replacements are available. |
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TopBud
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what are the euro luggage bars? just never heard of them.
Thanks
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vweggie
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:07 pm Post subject: |
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Looks good Mark! You've got a few more Syncros now I see
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dipple
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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| TopBud wrote: |
what are the euro luggage bars? just never heard of them.
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Similar to the bars that came in split windows to protect the glass from suitcases.
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dipple
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What did you do about the headliner? Is it new?
Mine is in bad shape and i'm wondering if replacements are available. |
Headliner is still the original.
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snowsyncro
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:46 pm Post subject: Dreamin' |
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| dipple wrote: |
| Thanks Phishman. I am really happy with the outcome. I originally bought the van for parts but fell in love with the sunroof. |
You...part out a Syncro? You were dreamin'
RonC |
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TopBud
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got it, thanks. I've always known them as jail bars.
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