Simon Glen wrote: > > As for finding a wrecked T3 Syncro and removing its Syncro components and fitting > them to a two-wheel-drive T3 or Vanagon, I personally would not try. There are so > many basic structural differences between the Syncro and two-whee-drive basic body > shells that it could be a nightmare. You couldn't even fit the Syncro fuel tank > into a two-wheel-drive body shell. Simon, I'm just finishing up this conversion. There are almost no differences between the bodies, the fuel tank fits fine. Anyone with a bit more than average mechanical skills would have no problem doing this upgrade. Larry '82 Syncronized Subarized Westy |
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