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rmcd
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Thanks much. Labor of love or something dumb like that. Now time to list it.
I’m going to focus on the LT for a while. Lots of lessons learned here will be amplified and applied to the LT.
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Sodo
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| Posted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 10:21 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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This van is too wicked.
So well-built, to the finest detail.
I can't even imagine the hours.
I'm bummed you didn't take it on some trips and enjoy the fruits of all the hard work.
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rmcd
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| Posted: Wed Jul 28, 2021 8:04 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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| Sodo wrote: |
This van is too wicked.
So well-built, to the finest detail.
I can't even imagine the hours.
I'm bummed you didn't take it on some trips and enjoy the fruits of all the hard work. |
High complements coming from the OG Vanagon mod-ster. Thanks!!
It is at Steve’s Import getting bearings serviced. They said people are stopping to ask about it. Maybe it will be sold before I actually post it!
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dobryan
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rmcd
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 10:59 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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I know you’ll get a good sale and have a great time with the LT. Of course I will be following that build topic too.  |
Thanks. The LT is in Mexico awaiting obscure parts. In a few weeks things should kick up a notch. Turns out it is really difficult to “ship” parts to Mexico affordability and have them arrive!
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rmcd
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| Posted: Wed Oct 13, 2021 9:33 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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A few last fixes before passing on to the next tbd owner.
I heard a growl and one rim was hot after a long trip so I took it into Steve’s Imports for what I thought was going to be some short work. What was I thinking?! Then the night before I felt a thud and my 38 gauges told me things were running hot.
In the end …
All wheel bearings were all replaced and a couple cv boots.
The thud was the new rad fan’s blades trying to escape. No indication it touched the housing as it was repainted when I r&r d everything.
Also had then rebuild the front shifter (I had already done the mid to rear rebuild).
And replaced the coolant ball.
I still had a vibration so I called Syncro Tom. What a rockstar. And good dude all around. David did the heavy lifting and is also a super nice person.
So In about 500 feet Tom diagnosed the issue. My oem driveshaft with 110000 original miles had gone all stiff and was trying to remove my trans nose cone at 4000 rpms. Turned out I had called Tom at the exact right moment?
He removed the old oem drive shaft and the new vibration went away.
Today the new custom shaft went back on. No more sounds or vibrations.
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rmcd
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| Posted: Sun Nov 21, 2021 9:37 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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There were like three things left on the van that I hadn’t R&R’d. I guess after 111,000 miles and 34 years one should expect a few bits to wear out? There is a lesson here…
Planning to buy a $25k van that is “original”? Be ready to spend some effort to replace stuff.
So all the wheel bearings, drive shaft, cvs and now the brake master and booster are done.
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rmcd
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82westyrabbit
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| Posted: Thu Feb 17, 2022 7:04 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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| You are clearly a aviation guy. That’s quite a few airplane parts. John |
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rmcd
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 12:21 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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| You are clearly a aviation guy. That’s quite a few airplane parts. John |
Ironically it didn't start that way.
I found the MGL Avionics gauges because I was looking for a single gauge that had ALL the inputs - boost, oil temp, oil pressure, intake temp, exhaust gas temp, cylinder head temp, transaxle temp and so on.
Then I needed a place for the gauges and new toggle switches.
Then I needed a light replacement for the fugly oem side markers.
Then I needed a compass.
Then I needed a means to light up the SmallCar AC panel and other bits.
Then I found the cool warbird inclinometer.
Form follows function?
Plus.
Too much time on hands?
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 1:03 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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I miss driving up to shop at Boeing Surplus
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 1:23 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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| Zeitgeist 13 wrote: |
| I miss driving up to shop at Boeing Surplus |
Yep!
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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I'm pretty sure you could have added at least 2 more bolts to that rear side marker, it doesn't have enough as it is. 
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rmcd
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| Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2022 8:53 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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| 4Gears4Tires wrote: |
| I'm pretty sure you could have added at least 2 more bolts to that rear side marker, it doesn't have enough as it is. |
Safety first.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 9:15 am Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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This is a fun build to follow.
One thing to consider is putting ratchet strap connect points on all the MOLLE grid mounting bolts where you have a solid connection to the body.
I've started installing d-ring anchor points in my cargo compartment so I can ratchet-strap down heavy items so I don't have to worry about them coming through the back of my head in an accident. I usually add a bit of strapping between the D-ring and its holder to keep it from rattling while still allowing for full movement.
A one-piece tie-down hard point like this might work simpler/better
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| Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2022 5:08 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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This is a fun build to follow.
One thing to consider is putting ratchet strap connect points on all the MOLLE grid mounting bolts where you have a solid connection to the body.
I've started installing d-ring anchor points in my cargo compartment so I can ratchet-strap down heavy items so I don't have to worry about them coming through the back of my head in an accident. I usually add a bit of strapping between the D-ring and its holder to keep it from rattling while still allowing for full movement.
A one-piece tie-down hard point like this might work simpler/better
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Good point.
I think the next iteration will also include D-rings embedded into the floor. I had started this for my portable refer but never executed.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 22, 2022 8:49 pm Post subject: Re: Battle Jitney Syncro camper build thread |
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The overhead console is great, or you could mod an A/C overhead duct. But how about this from that guy in Germany
https://www.vw-winkler.de/T3-Stosstangen-und-Spoiler/BUS/Luftleithutzen-Satz::29.html
These vents look nice, I wish he had a picture from a little farther back
Hans
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