Date:         Thu, 25 Jul 2002 23:15:05 -0400
Reply-To:     Tim Hannink <tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Tim Hannink <tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Question about Syncro models
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JDB  Imports has the following ad on www.AutoTrader.com
1987 SYNCRO WESTFALIA WEEKENDER !!!!!!!!!! VERY RARE CAMPER IN TOP
CONDITION. OTHER CAMPERS AVAILABLE. CALL 303- 287-9797
Color: White
VIN: WV2ZB0257HG069511
141365 miles, $12900
Here is a hyperlink to the listing:
http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=99410232
I have talked to a couple of Syncro Wolfsburg Camper owners and both had
1987's. I am trying to get a photo of one for the Wolfsburg_Campers Yahoo!
Group, if you have one, please let me know.
Good luck,
Tim Hannink
Winter Park, Florida
Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/
http://photos.yahoo.com/tjhannink Vanagon Album
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers/




-----Original Message-----
From:   Bob Johnson [SMTP:scsibus@TEAMSIGNAL.COM]
Sent:   Wednesday, July 24, 2002 11:39 AM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        Question about Syncro models

Posting to unfamliar territory here...I have a 78 Westy but am interested
in crossing over to the dark, H2O cooled side.

I was wondering if VW ever built a Syncro that had a pop-top but no
stove/fridge unit.  I've seen evidence of this at vanagon.com where it
lists 1/2 campers made in 86 and 87 but I've never seen one or heard of one
for sale.

The 78 Westy that I have is great but the stove/fridge/cabinet takes up way
too much room.  I don't want to remove it because it all works and removing
it would devalue the vehicle.  I've been considering selling/trading it for
a Syncro but I still want a pop-top for sleeping.

So, what are the options?  Buy a full Westy Syncro and remove the kitchen
equipment?  (Yikes!  Expensive)  But a regular Syncro, a trashed Westy and
a Sawzall?  (and Band-aids no doubt)  Hunt for the elusive 1/2 camper
Syncro?

Thanks for any input.

Bob J.
78 Westy
Springfield, VA