Making my 1961 Riviera syncro

[KrisBalfe]

Building the support structure for the radiator and skid plate/ opening up the area for the radiator and fans.

Making the skid plate from an old bug tow bar. Adding hinges so it can open up for easy access to service radiator/steering/shifting when needed.

Repurposed and changed the bends on vanagon seat brackets to mount radiator

Sits about the same as a stock Syncro tire carrier.

This is basically how it will be, just need to finish and add bracing to the structure.

Fits well with the front bumper although I did need to remove about 1/4” of material from the bottom of the blade to account for opening and closing

[panel]

Maybe a little mesh......chicken wire type material over the rad also ?
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My '65-Subaru EJ20 Turbo conversion

[KrisBalfe]

[mandraks]

[KrisBalfe]

[tisius]

[1970PAKombi]

This build truly is one of my favorites. I love coming here every time an update is posted. Keep up the great work.

[KrisBalfe]

[mandraks]

[KrisBalfe]

Have certainly been thinking about cabinets on the doors as an option. Built this stove cabinet for my flip seat a lifetime ago and it never let me down.

I have a few thoughts, but design would definitely be easier for two people instead of four. Oh well, who doesn’t love a challenge?

[zehbeh]

[KrisBalfe]

I am definitely not going to make it to paint by the end of June. I always forget how much I despise summer, anything over 75* is too much and after working all day in the heat I am unable to bring myself to get out to the garage very often.
Accomplished a few minimal things but I suspect it’ll be late august before I get serious again.

Steering has been crossed off of the list using mostly stock Syncro parts and a little trimming.

Blackline racing was able to hook me up with an OG power steering rack.👍🏼

Found some great commercial truck tires for the 16” wheels just before I
Located some 15” wheels with the correct offset, oh well I guess I have a classy
Back up set if I don’t feel like running the Ko2’s

Like the look of that transmission in there.

[SplitBusVanatic]

They look like EuroVan wheels or T4 as well call them over this side of the pond.
Great thread. Keep it going.

[edgood1]

This is just plain awesome. You've done so many things on this build that I've thought about doing. It's great to see them done so well. I can't wait to see more progress.
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1987 Syncro Westfalia powered by Subaru
1963 Panel to Deluxe Bus project :::: (photo album)
'65 Westfalia

[obieoberstar]

excellent project

you're making it look easy.

great details.

[notchboy]

Uh OH!

Looking beefy brother!

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[KrisBalfe]

Looks like someone out there went the race taxi way.
For sale on Facebook, had a friend send me the link.

[Blue Baron]

Making the body fit the chassis rather than making the chassis fit the body.

KrisBalfe wins.
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We are striving for perfection, to make our cars run forever, if possible.

Heinz Nordhoff

[KrisBalfe]

Haven’t been very good at documenting the process but have been making some good progress.

Narrowed front diff and suspension subframe

Diff mount narrowed also

It’s working… it’s working..

These were unexpectedly beat to hell

Thankful to all the vendors providing necessary parts

Took some material out to compensate for the larger offset wheels

Prepped

Raptor lined and seam sealed

Can’t wait to be driving this thing

Suspension going on.

[Mr. OGPaint]

monumentous progress, good job
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Patrick Hall