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Jedi
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:35 pm    Post subject: Official High-roof Thread Reply with quote

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.
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PostPosted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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. Rolling Eyes vanagon capitol usa
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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 Rolling Eyes will keep my camera ready for a prettier one to atone Embarassed
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:58 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

What model is that getaway van? looks like a profi top.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 8:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It looks like the A-team van got it on with a early model and produced that.Shocked
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

syncrodoka wrote:
It looks like the A-team van got it on with a early model and produced that.Shocked


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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yeah not feeling the body panel ground effects. Shocked 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
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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
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1970 Single cab
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 9:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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.
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dont make me come over there. grrrhr
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A great start to a trip in Colorado;
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Sadly, I sold this van when we moved to Canada but am now searching for another now that we're back!
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 10:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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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
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1965 Manx
1970 Single cab
1971 combi
1990 Vanagon GL
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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=
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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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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is 2 more Dehler Vids I found.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFISSJzszZc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nh5OAFJb28g
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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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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here is a Westfalia Atlantic
http://campervanculture.com/2011/06/our-friend-ollies-atlantic-westy-syncro/
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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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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 11:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's a picture of my AdventureWagen:

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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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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:02 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Wildenbeast, I've always admired your AW. Sorry to hear that you sold it. I'm sure you made someone very happy!
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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 Cool
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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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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTOiAR8VfX8&feature=related
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpTd0_toLhc&feature=related
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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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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:37 pm    Post subject: Hightop Reply with quote

MY '85 westy with its northamericanhightop top.

Insulated, sliding windows and power vent. Lots of space "upstairs" for "stuff" and comfortable sleeping.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:39 pm    Post subject: Lets you take all this..... Reply with quote

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PostPosted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 3:45 pm    Post subject: Re: Lets you take all this..... Reply with quote

mikey9 wrote:
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