Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 12:48:38 -0500
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I fall squarely in the frist category. Most mods. are not
done with all the quality, fit and finish, long term testing, as most
need to be. After a short time, these upgrades end up as down
grades leaving the vans to in worst condition before it was ever
touched.
Joe. W
Dr.Chris wrote:
> There are two schools of thought on modifying vans. Many people
> believe you should keep them 100% stock so as not to decrease long
> term value. Many others believe they will be the last owners of these
> vans so are not concerned with resale and instead like to personalize
> and customize them. I fall squarely into the second category. A likely
> incomplete list of my mods are:
>
> Adventurewagen fixed hardtop - 6'2" permanent headroom inside
> Front and rear AC (front unit is BEHR aftermarket)
> Two gas heaters (Webasto BBW46 & Eberspacher B1L)
> Volks Cafe big bumpers w/ front and rear 2" hitches
> SA grille with relay setup - clear film protective light covers
> Six 15" SA Alloy Rhein Wheels with Michelin Agilis 51 215/65-15 tires
> Volks Cafe oversized spare tire carrier
> side step
> bra
> silver reflective window insulation pads for all windows
> "secret audio" radio and 6 disc CD changer
> optima auxiliary battery
> 2 battery trickle chargers (wired into shore power)
> SA "Big Brake" Kit
> SA super heavy duty mud flaps
> 12.4 gallon aux. fuel tank
> smoked glass turn signals & tail lamps
> Projektzwo fog lamps (with custom yellow lens covers)
> removable middle bench seat
> removable front bench seat (passenger side, replaces passenger seat -
> color does not match)
> Eurovan type sink faucet
> rear hatch, skylight, sliding door, and front window (driver and
> passenger) screens
> full width front rubber floor mat
> tan rubber floormat for passenger area
> Yakima 4 bike swing away hitch rack
> rear three point seat belts
> S&S header exhaust system
> seven horns (wired inline)
> oversized wiper blades (21" & 19")
> cab window vent inserts
> VW logo stove grill inserts
> propane tank gauge
> locking rear differential
> 2-3 layers of soundproofing on just about every hidden surface
> map of the US and Canada on rear closet - with stickers to show where
> you have been
>
> I'm sure there's more but you get the idea...
>
> Chris
>
> On 12/21/06, Thomas Butler <thomas_butler@msn.com> wrote:
>
>> I have an '87 Syncro Weekender and I was reading posts yesterday and
>> somebody said that half the fun of owning these things is making them
>> your
>> own. I have started this process by adding the swivel seat to the
>> passenger
>> side. What I would like to do is add the shelf that runs over the
>> sink and
>> stove in the full camper models. Does anybody have pictures of this
>> shelf
>> that they could share? I'm looking for dimensions and how the track
>> for the
>> curtains is located.
>>
>>
>>
>> Also – it seems to me like you guys all have attachments to these things
>> that is only rivaled by old Harley riders – I have a '71 Electroglide
>> myself
>> so I understand – and I'm wondering if there is a process used for
>> christening your ride. I have seen vans and busses called Horst,
>> Matilda,
>> Blue, Emma and other names and I'm curious.
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>>
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