Official Syncro Doka thread!

axeman · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:52 am Post subject:

ok so after 7 years of ownership it was time to give the trusty doka an overhal.
gone is the old b230 engine and a 1.8 20v fitted upright using south african parts, gearbox was rebuilt, new arches welded in, all 4 jacking points repaired, breaks completely overhauled with new disks and callipers all round. an old set of syncro16inch wheels were sourced (6 of them) then shot-blasted and painted (dont like powerder coating things). lots more of the under body was galvanised. then a fresh coat of paint. ohh and i have just sourced a new bumper.
i am rather happy with the result.

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all the best neil
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1957, 1200cc 30hp, big window, delux beetle, swedish modle, now living in france
1991 holdsworth villa 3, 2.1, uk van, now sold
1991 syncro doka uk van was 2.1 now B230, out with the b230 and in with a 1.8 20v, and 4 doors
1987 syncro westy was 1.6 jx now ej22

WestyBob · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 11:09 am Post subject:

Looking really sharp and snazzy.

A couple of things noticed that are not bad but just interesting like the rear fold-out step on the outside of the rear tailgate and the spare tire mounted in back. Neither seen here on dokas and sinkas. I realize it's user preference but in the case of larger tires/wheels like yours, people here mount on the front wall inside the bed.

Also, the mirrors do not look like the LT ones that would fit a vanagon (caravelle ?) so they tilt out a bit -- or maybe the pic is causing the angle to appear larger than it is.

Nevertheless, your doka looks like it's fit and ready to hit the mud and dirt !

Question --- does your bed tarp keep it dry underneath and if so, how do you have it sealed up next to the rear cab wall ?

newfisher · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 11:17 am Post subject:

lOOKS GREAT!!

all the best neil[/quote]

axeman · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 12:57 pm Post subject:

the mirrors are standard syncro ones, it probably the angle in the photo that makes them look a little odd, also its a rhd doka so the mirroes are set up for a rhd truck.
i am a carpenter and use the truck for work so to loose space on the load bed for the spare wheel made no sense to me so i made a swing out wheel carrier there is a thread on a uk forum if your interested.
the flip down step is because i have a vindic and with this step i can get to the top with ease and secure things to the roof of the vindic

the load bed cover is water tight the vindic roll cage is sealed to the bulkhead via a seal, the cover connects to the roll cage vai a P channel thats sealed and riveted too the roll cage. i will take some pics as they will explane it better.

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1957, 1200cc 30hp, big window, delux beetle, swedish modle, now living in france
1991 holdsworth villa 3, 2.1, uk van, now sold
1991 syncro doka uk van was 2.1 now B230, out with the b230 and in with a 1.8 20v, and 4 doors
1987 syncro westy was 1.6 jx now ej22

axeman · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 1:03 pm Post subject:

some old pick of the load bed cover

channel fitted to the roll cage, sealed and riveted

the male section the fits in to the channel to the roll cage and forms a seal between them.

neil
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1957, 1200cc 30hp, big window, delux beetle, swedish modle, now living in france
1991 holdsworth villa 3, 2.1, uk van, now sold
1991 syncro doka uk van was 2.1 now B230, out with the b230 and in with a 1.8 20v, and 4 doors
1987 syncro westy was 1.6 jx now ej22

newfisher · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 2:00 pm Post subject:

I have a nice spot here at the house if you ever part with it Smile

WestyBob · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 8:01 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the extra pics - it's all clear now. Great set-up. Enjoy.

axeman · Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2015 11:40 pm Post subject:

outcaststudios · Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 10:41 am Post subject:

cool piece and nice pics! my flip up step is located on the inside of the rear tailgate so that when the back is lowered 180º it provides the perfect height to step up and secure a load uptop. yours is on the outside so does it interfere with lowering the rear hatch? it also must be very tough to step up to at that height? i mean im 6'3 and even my lower step height is a reach!
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'88Doka JX td
'69 westy
(rip)couple bugs
(rip)three type III"s
(rip) '81 vanagon
a bunch of french stuff,and 9 motorcycles.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2573791

WestyBob · Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 12:24 pm Post subject:

outcaststudios · Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2015 12:36 pm Post subject:

ah, that makes sense.
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'88Doka JX td
'69 westy
(rip)couple bugs
(rip)three type III"s
(rip) '81 vanagon
a bunch of french stuff,and 9 motorcycles.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=2573791

syncrodoka · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 3:40 pm Post subject:

Volkmar's amazing syncro doka TDI with custom pop up camper is available in the classifieds.

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1838519

tarandusVDub · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 5:34 pm Post subject:

Krikie. That is my favorite syncro doka by far. I have no idea what that would be worth! The camper is amazing, the custom suspension is amazing. Wow.
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1990 Syncro 16" DoppleKabine 2.1 DJ 112i
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Sold: 1972 Bay Campmobile; 1984 Westy, base model, 2WD.

volkmar · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 1:02 pm Post subject:

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the_last1 · Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2015 6:08 pm Post subject: Rock and Roll Zbed in the DOKA?

Wondering if anyone has experience with this frame, and weather it may work in the Doka??!

http://www.justkampers.com/vw-vanagon-parts/t25-ac...-1992.html

Pascal21 · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 12:43 pm Post subject:

Hi,
I'm Pascal, French, I live in northern Burgundy and I am a member of Syncro french Club.
This is my Doka 16" WBX with his Sygma Trepp cell.
Excuse my English, I'm getting help with google translation. Rolling Eyes

Everett Barnes to thank you for helping hand Dancing

See you soon Wink

Jeroen_M625 · Posted: Wed Oct 07, 2015 2:55 pm Post subject:

Bonjour Pascal,

Very nice Doka and camper unit. Looking forward to see some info about the unit. Looks custom made, but also production details (gray parts). Do you have indation of weight?

Pascal21 · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 11:14 am Post subject:

Hi,
This camping unit as was manufactured by a French company based in Grenoble Sigma, there was very little.
It weighs about 550 kg.It was designed to be very very very strong.
It can sleep four people, can be five.
Here are some photos :

CdnVWJunkie · Posted: Thu Oct 08, 2015 1:35 pm Post subject:

Wow, now that is one cool Camper unit!! I love the 16" DoKa too.


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