Date:         Thu, 29 Dec 2005 20:57:44 -0800
Reply-To:     Karl Mullendore <syncrowestytd@MINDSPRING.COM>
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From:         Karl Mullendore <syncrowestytd@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: [syncro.org] My 'new' Dehler Syncro arrived HOME
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Haha, yes, well, it IS a truck. I'm sure one I'm able to drive my new
Syncro 16 highroof I'll have a similar impression. If you decide you
can't take it, I'm sure I along with many others will take it off your
hands. :-)

Dehler did some 'nicer' work on the T4-based conversions, and then went
on to do yachts since no money was to made on van conversions, that's
the story I've heard. I agree, not the best materials were selected for
the T3 conversions, but  love the way everything folds away in my
Dehler. And a shower indoors, incredible.

Karl Mullendore
Westy Ventures
1987 Syncro Westy TDI-m
1990 Syncro 16" TD Reimo highroof
1984 Dehler 2WD wbx [for sale!]
www.westyventures.com
www.propexusa.com


Malcolm Stebbins wrote:
> Yesterday I cleared the van through Canadian customs and was able to
> drive my 'new' Dehler Syncro
> 16" van HOME!
>
> My initial reaction is WHAT HAVE I DONE!!!  It drives like a TRUCK, not
> like the "Porche of vans,"
> that is my beloved Syncro 14 Westy!
>
> I'm guessing that the tank-like ride is due to the D rated tyres,
> monster Goodyear Wrangler AP
> 235/70R16 tyres (on 7.5Jx16H2 rims)! Do all of these things drive like a
> TANK?????
>
> My initial impression of the Dheler interior is that the High-Top is a
> work of art, but the rest
> of the 'downstairs'...... what were they thinking....... no wonder they
> went out of business.
>
> Today it was 10C degrees and I had a day to try and bond with the van.
> I've had 3 different
> Westies since 1981, and I am conditioned to the Westy as THE interior.
> The Dehler interior takes
> some getting used to.  It seems more set up as a business interior where
> all that needs to be done
> is to serve wine and pate. It will take some getting used to.