Date: Wed, 3 May 2017 18:05:09 +0000
Reply-To: Patrick Seurynck <climb12@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Patrick Seurynck <climb12@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: syncro fender flares
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Group,
I bought a used set of the original 'Spats' last summer.
All of the mounting studs were broken off so they have to be drilled,
tapped and re-studded.
I paid twice the amount that these are being sold for but I am excited to
get them mounted.
I have an 84 Westy, 2wd and I have added 15 in wheels with 215-70-15
General GrabberATs
I have noticed heavy spray when driving in the rain from these tires up
onto the sides of the van and I am hoping that these will remedy at least
some of that spray.
It seems to me that with the addition of the mounting bolts or studs these
new spats could be sold for considerably more.
Patrick
On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 11:43 AM Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com>
wrote:
> It took about 2 weeks. I think if someone were to take these and add the
> mounting bolts they could be resold for quite a bit more.
>
> -Mark
>
> On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 7:24 AM, kenneth wilford (Van-Again) <
> kenwilfy@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Mark, thanks for letting me know about these. How long did it take for
> > you to get them once you ordered them?
> >
> > Ken
> >
> > On Wed, May 3, 2017 at 10:21 AM, Mark McCulley <markmcculley@gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I'm not sure exactly what these are properly called, but some syncro
> >> Vanagons (I think only syncros) came with hard rubber flares that bolted
> >> on
> >> to the rear ten inches or so of all four fenders. Replacements have long
> >> been unobtainable but there is now a reproduction part available on
> ebay.
> >>
> >> http://www.ebay.com/itm/VW-T3-SYNCRO-Bus-Radlauf-Schutz-Abde
> >> ckungen-mud-flap-schmutzfanger-4-pcs-/302296661635?hash=item
> >> 466248fe83:g:VyAAAOSwpDdVMrt0&vxp=mtr
> >>
> >> I purchased a set since they weren't too expensive ($80 for a set of
> >> four).
> >> They are made of heavy duty fiberglass, not hard rubber, and do not have
> >> the mounting bolts but otherwise they are faithful reproductions. I
> >> haven't
> >> yet decided how I will mount them.
> >>
> >> -Mark
> >> Seattle WA
> >> 87 Syncro Westfalia
> >>
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Thanks,
> > Ken Wilford
> > John 3:16
> > www.vanagain.com
> >
>
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