Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 14:17:28 -0700
Reply-To: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From: BenT Syncro <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: NLA VW Parts
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Syncro 16 arches and suspension parts are already back in production. They are even more expensive than before. Last time I was able to order them from Rennie at the VW dealership he works in, I got all six pieces for $479. Now they are something like $600 for one of the more expensive pieces.
The 16" front outer CV's, axles, rear swingarms (cast this time), etc. have been back in production since last year IIRC. It's been mentioned here several times before. Available from the VW dealers or direct from VW Classic Parts.
Not sure how scary the price would be but the so-called 'NATO'* aluminum canopy for Dokas and canvas for the tilts would be nice.
The hinge for the aluminum gates which is also used in the NATO canopy would be on my wish list. They can made by CNC but cheaper to get the extruded version.
BenT
*note: the aluminum canopies were used on ambulances and firetrucks for the civilian market. my research reveals NATO did not use these canopies but rather US military station in Europe. Perhaps US forces were part of NATO.
On Nov 1, 2010, at 1:07 PM, craig cowan <phishman068@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> Syncro 16 fender flares (I want a set!)
> 1.9 thermostat housings
> aircooled Intake boots
>
> There are plenty of other parts that I've had trouble finding, just cant
> think of the list off the top of my head.
>
> -Craig
>
>
>
> On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 3:29 PM, Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Dear VW meeter
>> please ask them to reproduce the 1989 Joker Model California / Florida ..
>> with the shape and style of 1989 /1991
>> but all the safety and onboard electronics of 2011/2012
>> with 5 or 6 speed
>> and a North American diesel option ...
>> all they need to do is like Toyota .. ship the parts over and assemble in
>> North America
>> good luck
>> yours
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 1, 2010 at 11:36 AM, Jeff Schwaia <vw.doka@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> All,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I have a meeting in Germany with VW about remanufacturing Vanagon parts
>>> that
>>> have gone NLA.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I'm currently in the process of putting together a list of parts and
>> would
>>> appreciate any suggestions. Just want to make sure I don't miss
>> anything.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> My idea is to put together different levels of parts. Tier 1 parts would
>>> be
>>> the most urgent. Tier 2, would be the next most urgent. Tier 3 would
>>> cover
>>> the "like to haves".
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Please send any suggestions direct to me and I will collate a list. Feel
>>> free to post them on the list as well (if the mods don't mind) for
>>> discussion.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Jeff
>>>
>>> Autostadt West LLC
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> roger w
>> From Proverbs:
>> Under three things the earth trembles, under four it cannot bear up: a
>> servant who becomes king ...
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