1986 Wolfsburg Syncros did not have the full Westy treatment.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
Of Bob Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2002 11:39 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Question about Syncro models

Posting to unfamliar territory here...I have a 78 Westy but am
interested
in crossing over to the dark, H2O cooled side.

I was wondering if VW ever built a Syncro that had a pop-top but no
stove/fridge unit.  I've seen evidence of this at vanagon.com where it
lists 1/2 campers made in 86 and 87 but I've never seen one or heard of
one
for sale.

The 78 Westy that I have is great but the stove/fridge/cabinet takes up
way
too much room.  I don't want to remove it because it all works and
removing
it would devalue the vehicle.  I've been considering selling/trading it
for
a Syncro but I still want a pop-top for sleeping.

So, what are the options?  Buy a full Westy Syncro and remove the
kitchen
equipment?  (Yikes!  Expensive)  But a regular Syncro, a trashed Westy
and
a Sawzall?  (and Band-aids no doubt)  Hunt for the elusive 1/2 camper
Syncro?

Thanks for any input.

Bob J.
78 Westy
Springfield, VA