Project Crunchie '87 Syncro Tin Top Overlander. (Pic Heavy)

[markswagen]

Is it finished.
You've gone quiet, so I hope yes, and you are out enjoying it.
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619 201 0310

[Signalocity]

So yeah, long time, no post. The new job has monopolized a lot of my time, but in a good way. I still have the van and it's not finished yet, but I have been working on it here and there. I've completed a couple of projects since my last posting, including an auxiliary gas tank and transaxle cooler. I'm back on it now, pushing to get the interior sorted. I hope to have some updates soon.

[benandmj]

I’ll speak on behalf of the entire forum and say that it’s great to hear from you Signalocity!!!
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85 Westfalia Weekender
91 Syncro Westy

[Herr Motorspiele]

[Signalocity]

I've almost forgotten how to do this. So one upgrade I decided on, was more of an opportunity and not so much planned. Ben T had organized another group buy for some auxiliary gas tanks and I decided to jump in on this one. I went for the fitted passenger side option, so as to have refueling done on the same side of the van. The one thing I wanted, was to include a sending unit for a fuel gauge. I opted to go with the following model.

https://www.speedhut.com/ecommerce/product/681/Fuel-Level-Capacitance-Universal-Sender-(3-5

It's pretty universal, but since I already had Speedhut gauges, it made the most sense. The only downside is that I had to space the tank down about 3/4" to gain enough clearance for it. I was still above the crash bars, so I let it slide. They do not have much in the way of mounting options, but I was able to source a stainless mounting plate from Summit.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/tnk-sp-ss/overview/

I cut a hole in the tank and had the flange welded on.

The tank did come with two mounting straps, but they were not quite as fitted as I would have liked. Since I spaced the tank down some, they didn't do me much good anyhow. I ended up making my own and added one more just because.

I did a lot of research on how best to approach the filler. I was originally going to utilize a 2WD Westy fill neck and went so far as to get a used one, but it would have taken a fair bit of work to get it mounted and would still need to be modified to work with the tank. I ended up going with a universal filler, in the stock 2WD location and piecing together the hose work myself.

https://www.iboats.com/shop/perko-deck-fuel-fill-with-locking-cap.html

I like this one since it had a locking cap with cover and the hose diameter was the right size. The downside being that it was not vented. I got around this by using another Jagsthatrun.com adapter.

https://jagsthatrun.com/collections/best-sellers/p...1436632107

I used a factory and pump and filter (the filter is not really needed, but I figured both the pump and filter together would work as a back up, should the mains fail) and plumbed it into the vent line.

I'll post the gauge later on as I continue to work on the interior.

All in all it works well and I'm happy with the result and the added range. I might re-work the design on the tank itself later on, to better suite my needs.

[MsTaboo]

As usual, very nice work!
Thanks for the excellent documentation.
Any plans for protection of the tank?

p.s. you need to go out and get that thing dirty!
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[jimf909]

Super-sweet!

How soon after a mod like this do we say “replace the fuel lines!”?


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[joetiger]

Working on my Syncro over the past year, I think I've used this thread for reference as much as the Bentley. Thanks for the detail and photos; they have become an indispensable resource!
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'86 NAHT Vanagon GL Syncro/ supercharged ABA 2.0 "Pigpen"
'04 GTI 1.8T
'04 Golf R32

"get metaphysical with it. if it's simply a means to get to and from places, it will let you down. if it becomes your zen, it can't fail you." -dabaron

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[Signalocity]

[Signalocity]

[Signalocity]

I'm looking for a standard GL model full width rear seat/bed, the one with standard passenger van flat interior panels. Any color is fine, but needs to be complete with frame, upper and lower cushions/boards, latches in good shape and the latch pins. I would like to pick up local to Charlotte NC, or within driving distance, but would consider paying for shipping as well. If anyone has a lead, I'd appreciate it!

[87vanwes]

Good to see you posting again and nice work as always. Another fuel tank is also on my list since I have the two wheel drive filler still on the van.

I'm going to try to do an update on my madness as well.

I just happen to have a complete blue Zbed from my donar van in good condition including the rear mattress.

let me know if it might work for you.
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Kevin


1987 westy syncro tdi conversion and restoration.
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=6...highlight=

[Signalocity]

[shagginwagon83]

Thanks for the inspiration. I cleaned my under body using the 2k primer you recommended and then color matched top coat. Did you use anything after the top coat?
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"Jo Ann" - '83.5 Westfalia EJ22e w/Peloquin
Instagram @joannthevan

[Signalocity]

[tjet]

do you have the specs on the tank? (capacity & dimensions)

[SnoopyPod91]

I am a new Samba member but a long time Samba follower who recently found his first Vanagon in the Samba Classifieds. I just binged read all 32 pages of vanagon love in this thread and anything I would say has already been said, but, after reading all 32 pages it would be criminal not to at least tell you how awesome you and your van are. I actually had a '78 bay in that color green.

If you get as crazy on the interior as you did on the mechanicals and paint, you may just give Drive Nacho Drive a run for their money on the greatest Syncro build of all time. Awesome!

[Signalocity]

[Signalocity]