Volkswagen Synchro Vanagon

[SWbySWesty]

Bump....back from the dead. Any more syncros or just plain Westies out there? I see GoWesty offers a positrac for the Westy which could aid in the 2wd version.

 

[MoGas]

Bump....back from the dead. Any more syncros or just plain Westies out there? I see GoWesty offers a positrac for the Westy which could aid in the 2wd version.

I know someone that will be posting up here soon enough.........:box:



Dave

 

[otiswesty]

The eurovan immediately came to mind but I haven't been able to find any awd conversions for it or anyone who has set one up for overland travel.

GoWesty is doing 4x4 conversions on the LWB Eurovans used as a camper base for the Winnebago full camper conversion.
http://www.gowesty.com/restored_vehicle_details.php?id=1346

Seikel in Europe has also put portals on the T4/Eurovan
http://www.vw-offroad-seikel.de/index.php?id=111&L=1

As the T4 Westfalia was sold here it is a great minivan with poptop and 2 double sleeper bed option. It is a shorter wheelbase and lackes the full camper interior of the Winnebago conversion. The Winnebago interior is a slightly lower build quality than Westfalia, but still quite nice. The stock ground clearance is quite a bit less than the Vanagon or Baywindow busses. So to make it a real overlander would take a bit of work, but not impossible by any means

 

[Fergie]

Yup yup...bought me a Westfalia this weekend! Really excited!!

Some pics from the weekend; I'll throw some more up once I get a chance.

 

[SWbySWesty]

WELCOME to the club! The Samba is now your best friend and a Bentley repair manual is great to have just in case. Mine has been trouble free since I got it! Would love to hear your plans for it

 

[Fergie]

Yeah...the Samba has a ton of info.

Where would you suggest I find the Bentley Manual?

Plans? Drive it, camp in it, create memories with my kiddos in in. Maybe some ATs for the tires, and that is about it.

Oh, a bag of granola, sixer of Lucky beer and a block of cheese for the fridge.

 

[SWbySWesty]

The Bentley is easily found on Amazon or GoWesty. The top parts sites (besides used parts on CL) are generally GoWesty, Van-Cafe, Bus Depot and a few others. The prices for the manual are generally the same price. I think GoWesty had it the least expensive, new, due to shipping to me which may differ for you.

I got my ATs at Tirecrawler.com - super inexpensive if they have a shop near you for free shipping. These are the original 14'' size. Most people upgrade to a 15'' rim, but then you're looking at around $1,000 - $1,200 in cost for generic rims and tires. I could go on, but as a new owner myself, I am simply regurgitating Samba info. :elkgrin:

These are apparently VERY capable on demanding trails (relatively speaking of course). I tortured it in Mojave and it came out happy. Those syncro guys are crazy though...