Date: Sat, 7 Aug 2010 09:17:24 -0700
Reply-To: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Want to see what's different on the Syncro 16 rear brakes?
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If your interest was to educate ,than just state the facts .
"look here is what a 16" brake looks like ,see the plate it makes it
better" like that ! ! ! . I do not see where I used someones name .
Anyone who reads this list in the bay area most likely knows this
camper anyway . .
Seems like I hit a tender spot here . I was just giving the
listee"s "The rest of the story" .
I go in PEACE
Stacy
On Sat, Aug 7, 2010 at 1:02 AM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
> I don't remember ever identifying the vehicle in question. Nor did I use
> someone's name in vain. In fact, I don't even recall saying the vehicle was
> even in this country! You are a sharp nugget. Was it that 33.067mm oil spot
> on the southeast corner of the floor that caught your eye? Well, if the
> brake shoes fit...
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> You may have served your/your friend's interest LESS by broadcasting to the
> List instead of pmailing me. My posting was intended to educate. As often
> happens, my comments are laced with occasionally amusing anecdotes. I ain't
> lyin', baby. ;-)
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> By the way, in case you were not aware, VW Classic Parts is now marketing
> 16" arches. They might be expensive but no longer rare.
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> ps: many thanks to Rennie Wible for hooking me up
> w/ two sets of 16" arches for dirt cheap
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> On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 11:56 PM, Stacy Schneider <vwcrewman@gmail.com>wrote:
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>> While what Ben says about that 16" being assembled from 16" parts
>> may be true . It is tastefully done and draws a crowd anywhere it
>> goes. It is built as the factory would have done it. With the extra
>> welded in braces installed and all proper parts installed including
>> the ultra rare and expensive flares.
>> It was Built instead of being bought because VW did not make a
>> Westfalia 16" camper . If you ever have a chance to see it ,you will
>> see the time and buckets full of cash that were taken to build
>> something that no body could buy .
>> On top of it ,it is rust free and has done over 10K in less 9
>> months. I know this because I have worked on it and have used it on
>> numerous occasions and can attest to it being a ready and willing
>> vehicle.
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>> Stacy
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>> On Fri, Aug 6, 2010 at 2:00 AM, BenT Syncro <syncro@gmail.com> wrote:
>> > This is cross-posted to several lists and forums. You multi-list members
>> > will have to excuse me.
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>> > Anyway, since there was some talk about a fellow enthusiast looking for
>> one
>> > of these, I thought it was a perfect opportunity to post one. Ironically,
>> > this was not on a Syncro 16 but rather one assembled with 16" parts.
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>> http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/J0_tHG-PPFyEPFGkLbikTXmgITV7wCooGzx3i9ySyAA?feat=directlink
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>> > Notice that extra plate in the middle? For those who are unfamiliar with
>> the
>> > Syncro 16, these brakes were sourced by VW from their parts bins for the
>> > LT-28 trucks and vans.
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>> > --
>> > BenT
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1989 Swedish Tristar with Aluminum gates and Atiwe 16" Wheels.
Oldest son is an Eagle scout.
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