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alaskadan
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 Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 10:28 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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| Cool. Do plan on heavily modifying the bottom of the camper to fit the width and height? Or shimming it up enough to fit over the cab? Think I'd want to stand up in the camper when done. |
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syncrogreg
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Zeitgeist 13
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 11:36 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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Are you going to build a pass-through panel between the cab and camper shell?
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syncrogreg
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alaskadan
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| Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2018 4:51 pm Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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| syncrogreg wrote: |
I'm 6'2" and I fit standing up! With 3or 4 extra inches. Inside is huge!
I'm building a subframe that will allow the camper to slide over the cab with 1" clearance for offroad movement  |
wow, that camper doesn't look that tall. That'll make it easy. Should be a bad rig. |
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Buss Marius
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| Posted: Tue Dec 11, 2018 8:17 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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From another LT owner i would congratulat you on finding this rare LT 4x4 at a reasonable price.
Do you know what ski resort in Switserland it was at?
Do you have the 102hp 195nm Diesel engine with the code DV? From 88 to 92 VW also made a 109hp version of the DV engine with 109hp and 200nm but AFAIK only for the LT 28, 31 and 35e. If you ad an Intercooler you could without any problem increase the power to around 120hp. If you want to instal a more modern engine you wil get problems with the new engine runing at to high RPMs. In the spring i will instaal a 2,5TDI 5syl 116hp engine from a Audi A6 in my -87 Karmann LT. Replacing the 75hp NA engine. I wil end up runing the new engine at a little bit to high RPMs. Even if i change the rear axle i will only get the RPMs down with 15% and it is probably not enough.
Unfortunately i know wery little about the 4X4 LTs, but a lot about the 2wd ones.
Since the moderators moved this tread to the Vanagon forum i wil start a tread about my LT here. I think the trip reports woud be quite interesting for a lot of you, as wel as the about the engine conversion.
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syncrogreg
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hrtm
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 9:33 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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Stumbled upon this photo on my hard drive and was compelled to share...
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llilibel03
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| Posted: Sun Dec 23, 2018 10:09 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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The plan!
Greg |
I love how the plan includes (1) a mellow, stoic and satisfied driver, (2) a happily excited fun loving co-pilot with hair in the breeze, and (3) an even happier loyal canine!
I suppose the rig is ok too. 
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. You forgot about the "sketchy" kids in the back seat.
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syncrogreg
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joetiger 
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:05 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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| syncrogreg wrote: |
I'm planning to take it to Colorado in a month to tow my bug to Pikes peak! We will see how that go!
Talk soon!
Greg |
It might be worth a trip down to Pike's just to see that thing in person!
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tjet
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:20 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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Nice 
Are you going to enlarge the wheel opening in the body to fit those 37's? |
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syncrogreg
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mikemtnbike
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:41 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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Going to take that to Windrock, Greg?
Because I'd like to come watch between mountain bike runs.
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dabaron
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 6:47 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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this thread is glorious. more details, more pics, more more MOAR!
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Bulli Klinik
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:03 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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Just a FYI...The upper half of Pikes Peak is closed to road traffic with the exception of motorcycles and PP shuttles. They are building a new summit house and need the road for construction traffic.
Still lots of fun stuff to do in Colorado Springs. Just be sure to tell everyone what a terrible place it is until you decide to move here. We're bursting at the seams.
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snwbrdr435
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 8:44 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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| Bulli Klinik wrote: |
Just a FYI...The upper half of Pikes Peak is closed to road traffic with the exception of motorcycles and PP shuttles. They are building a new summit house and need the road for construction traffic.
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Pretty sure he is going to PP to race the Boxeer Bug build |
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Bulli Klinik
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 10:09 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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In that case, I'll see you at Fan Fest.
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Zeitgeist 13
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| Posted: Thu Apr 18, 2019 11:32 am Post subject: Re: Build thread our new LT 45 DOKA 4x4 camping rig |
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That would be a nice candidate for an AEL five cyl. TDI swap.
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