Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2004 08:17:29 -0400
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From: Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject: Syncro fuel tank support straps
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I built a set of fuel tank straps to fix my
falling fuel tank in the syncro. They are almost done.
Check out the picture. Just takes time. The cost
was less than $10.00.. I'm laughing all the way
to the bank!!!!!!!
The strap in the picture on the top, is the driver
side. It will require 2 pieces of all thread, to
lengthen the clamp. This is designed to fit around
the fuel pump, etc.
http://www.fyi.net/~vw4x4/fuels7.jpg
Eric
Steve Schwenk wrote:
> Syncro de Mayo is a bit over a week away and we have an update on
> recent developments.
>
> NEWS:
>
> Volkswagen Camper & Commercial Magazine (UK) will have a
> representative present for a possible story on the event in a future
> issue. http://www.volkswagencamper.co.uk/ A paper from LA might show
> up as well. They expressed some interest, but nothing certain yet.
>
> VolksCafe.com and GoWesty will be set up in the vendors area. There
> will be room for others to set up if they wish, including private
> parties with extensive parts to sell (like a few did last year).
> Private parties are also free to sell/swap parts from their camp sites.
>
> The masseuse will be present commencing at 5:00 on Friday through
> Sunday. Massages are 10-60 minutes at $1/minute. Bring your own sheet
> for the massage table or pay $5 for one of Brigitte's. Make your
> reservations for Friday massages at pgb@dolby.com (Peter Buettner).
> Brigitte will take reservations for Saturday and Sunday massages on
> site. We will have a tent/dome set up for massages in a shady, cool
> area of camp.
>
> Cris Torlasco from the WetWesties and pilot/mechanic for his Travesía
> Panamericana will be coming down from Eugene, Oregon (likely in a
> syncro) along with his German mechanic friend, Joachim. Cris and his
> wife took a 1982 diesel Vanagon from Oregon to Agrentina, overland the
> entire way except water crossings. See
> http://torlasco.tripod.com/panamericanaoverland/id10.html
>
> Paul and Dot Guyzk from British Columbia will be coming in their 1972
> Westy, which they have taken from north of the Arcic Circle down to
> Panama. See http://www.pauldottrip.com/index_northamerica.html
>
> Detlev Hanschke from http://www.vanagonproject.com/ will be coming at
> least for Saturday. I will not mention the other luminaries already
> mentioned in previous posts, but there will be quite a roster of
> talent and personality in attendance this year. It is reaching
> critical mass.
>
> MISC INFO:
>
> Please, if you are going to come and have not yet registered, please
> at least drop me an e-mail. I know of about a dozen people who have
> not registered yet, but who indicated they are coming. We want to be
> sure to have enough chicken, beer and marked camping spaces for
> everyone, so please send me a heads up. It is OK to pay when you get
> there if you have not yet sent in your registration, just drop me an
> e-mail or register through paypal (send a payment along with
> registration info to above address). It is OK to be a last minute
> straggler, we will welcome you. But e-mail if you can.
>
> We will need your cooperation when it comes to camping spaces. The
> campsite has room for 300 people, but the prime camping spots are not
> as plentiful. Please respect the areas we mark off and designate as
> separate camping spots. This may mean that some camps will share a
> common picnic table, but there will be ample room if the marked off
> boundaries are respected. Bring leveling wood for your van. Not all
> of the sites are flat.
>
> When you arrive, after you pull into Area Five and drive up to the
> beginning of the camping area, park your van in the designated area
> (there will be a sign) and walk to find your camping spot. Only then
> go back and get your van. We do NOT want people endlessly circling
> the camp loop looking for that prime spot. That happened one year and
> it was a PIA for everyone. And remember, there will be young children
> running wild and they have the right of way at all times. You must
> stop for them if they cross or come close to your path of travel.
> Treat them as though they are a rare and wild and unpredictable
> endangered species. Same with the wild pigs and turkeys.
>
> Watch out for the pigs. They will swipe your brownies quicker than
> greased lightening if you leave them out. They hide in the bush and
> wait for an opening. Last year, they mounted a coordinated raid on
> the final night, sending a gaggle of slightly inebriated syncronauts
> charging into the darkness trying to chase them away.
>
> Please bring 1-3 pieces of firewood and a salad, side-dish, loaf of
> bread or bottle of wine for the Sat. BBQ dinner. Please Drive safely
> and do not risk falling asleep at the wheel like one participant did
> last year!
>
> Thanks!
>
> http://www.syncro.org/SdM_events.html
>
>
>
> http://www.syncro.org/
>
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