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narendra.vw
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 Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 8:32 am Post subject: Imaginative |
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Hi, As I was just having a relaxing weekend, some freaky Idea stuck my brain.
Many syncro owners have felt that the approach angle needs to be a bit more.
My following imagination might give you some sleepless nights. 
My imagination,
By shuffling the front end parts we get shorter synco + good approach angle .
What can be done .
1.cut the front which includes front door hinges, Dash & inside cross member.
2.Bring the front end closer to stay rod.
3.cut the wind shield frame just above the H/L where the slope starts.
Make sure the cut frame can carry dash & all it’s attachments.
4.weld the frame to the roof aligned to the centre of the wheel.
5 Same front doors by closing their arches. No need of sliding door.
6. Rotate the steering Box to your requirement.
I will leave it to you now. Your contribution to my imagination can take the idea further. 
I think it can be done if someone has the time & a spare body
Here, important mechanical parts are unchanged
My skill in Microsoft paint(please overlook my not so good drawing).
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Glenn 
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| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:47 am Post subject: |
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| djkeev wrote: |
Oh, this idea is so wrong on so many fronts.
Besides losing the utility of the Van..... You will end up with something akin to this!
Dave |
That's just COLD.
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kamzcab86
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| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:06 am Post subject: Re: Imaginative |
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| narendra.vw wrote: |
| (please overlook my not so good drawing). |
Sorry, I can't.  Your drawing reminds me too much of the G-wagen:
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BlueGrasser
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I think I just threw up a little in my mouth 
The short wheelbase, butt over the front wheels, and panoramic views are what make a Vanagon so brilliant. While I always appreciate imagination, this appears to be a mini-van conversion. 
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hans j
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| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:18 am Post subject: |
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I like the look of it, reminds me of the Fridolin! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Type_147_Kleinlieferwagen
But if I were going with a non-forward control vehicle, i would go with a Land Rover 110 or similar. Put a pop top on it and it would be a nice camper. Forward control allows for a lot of space in the same foot print. Larger tires and a little bit of suspension gain some approach/departure angles without any body modification.
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danfromsyr
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| Posted: Tue Jan 13, 2015 11:36 am Post subject: |
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nah he's drawn up a Chevy Astro (Safari) van
made in AWD with a 4.3l V6 (2cyl short of a 350 V and can be swapped over to manual 4wd with locker(s)
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| djkeev wrote: |
Oh, this idea is so wrong on so many fronts.
Besides losing the utility of the Van..... You will end up with something akin to this!
Dave |
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Ford Broncos are awesome and better in red..
| djkeev wrote: |
Oh, this idea is so wrong on so many fronts.
Besides losing the utility of the Van..... You will end up with something akin to this!
Dave |
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