Jagd 16 Reclamation Project

[junichi]

FWIW, I just took my slats off. They were mostly rotten and underneath them was full of grime. Some spots had started to rust because of it. I live in a wet climate....
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[xriss55]

and again matt...

[xriss55]

matt your load bed slatts should be something like this

[Syncrozilla]

Only the 16" rear wheel cylinder body is different. The pistons and seals are the same. It the body is in good shape you can rebuild it with 14" parts.
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Do I understand correctly that Europro in Costa Mesa managed to rebuild your 16" rear brakes? Shoes, cylinders, etc?

[IdahoDoug]

You can free that locker. Pull the actuator ( if it leaks vacuum, just crush it with diagonal cutters and pull the bits off), wire rush the shaft where it enters the case and spray PB Blaster or similar. Not wd40 as it's not strong enough but will do a beautiful job of blocking anything you subsequently spray from working into the corrosion. Then commit to tapping it vigorously with a brass hammer a few hundred times a day. I just kept a clean cloth down there to lay on and whenever I thought of it I would flop down there in street clothes, spray and tap. When it starts to move, you will need to pull it back out manually with protected vice grips and something to pry with such as a stout screwdriver. I moved it an eighth inch then pulled it back out many times. I also removed the switch above it which lets you apply PB blaster directly on the shaft inside. You should change the gear oil after that, however. A new actuator is only 85 or so from van cafe.
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[MsTaboo]

So very nice!
I'm looking forward to some of this work on my 16" Joker Fortunately I don't have the rust issues but I am planning on chasing down all those 16" specific bits.
One can only hope that VW Classic will come through on the wear items since there are the LTs to rebuild also.
Clip1 has started to carry the 16" rear drums (made in Italy) Hopefully more bits on the way!

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[Tristar Eric]

Uber cool Matt! can't wait to see it at Syncrofest.

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[Syncrozilla]

I'm with Shaun on the bed. Leave the factory paint. Add some wood slats. I'm pulling for you on the rear diff lock.
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There are many differences with the syncro 16 model. Brakes, suspension, drivetrain, body reinforcements etc. They have low production numbers and were only for the european market as well.
They aren't like any run of the mill vanagon and that has been mentioned many times in the past.

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[GreenMachineVW]

The same ... but different!

I was under the impression that the rear brakes were the same on all years and models, but yours sure look stock (or at least VW, by the label). Also looks like six big bolts going through the brake plate into the trailing arm, where mine only has four behind the brake plate.

Nice work!

[16CVs]

MAtt

Looks like your checkbook got quite the workout there . Nicely done and done by a real pro .
I'm with Shaun ,leave the bed alone . Buy some Bed slats and return it to stock . I have a set of them sitting at home if you want to have them copied .
As far as speakers, I made a set of speaker boxes that mounted below the seat belts on the B pillars . I found a project box at a FLAPS that fit perfectly in that space . I put a bracket on the back that bolts up to the seat belt retract-er and was able to install it with no holes drilled . Sorry I have no pictures ,but my Doka is now in Hawaii and the new owner " Zohami" might be able to forward some shots to you .
Are you going to take your Jag and duplicate the picture of your camper on Truck hill that you use for Avatar .
Look forward to seeing it at Syncrofest .

Stacy
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[trailnewt]

That's beautiful Matt! I'm eager to see it in person. Some list members have reported diff lock success with daily applications of WD-40 and tapping on the shaft; after a few days of this it finally loosens up.
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[shaun0008]

Hello Matt, My vote is to leave the factory paint on the bed as it is. Unless you plan to do heavy work from this truck a bedliner coating would be overkill. And the bed only has factory paint once. A couple of tarps or some plywood cut to fit would work well for the odd DYI project. I just painted my Tristar and I use it for some heavy work and will be having it X-lined as it is far from OG paint. I will send you a few photos when it is done and you get idea of what it will look like. Shaun
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