I have an 87 Syncro Wolfsburg that I am considering selling, mechanically 
sound, some rust. Pmail if   interested. NY.

RC

In a message dated 7/25/02 11:53:33 PM, tjhannink@EARTHLINK.NET writes:

> 
> JDB  Imports has the following ad on www.AutoTrader.com
> 1987 SYNCRO WESTFALIA WEEKENDER !!!!!!!!!! VERY RARE CAMPER IN TOP
> CONDITION. OTHER CAMPERS AVAILABLE. CALL 303- 287-9797
> Color: White
> VIN: WV2ZB0257HG069511
> 141365 miles, $12900
> Here is a hyperlink to the listing:
> http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/vdetail.jtmpl?car_id=99410232
> I have talked to a couple of Syncro Wolfsburg Camper owners and both had
> 1987's. I am trying to get a photo of one for the Wolfsburg_Campers Yahoo!
> Group, if you have one, please let me know.
> Good luck,
> Tim Hannink
> Winter Park, Florida
> Goldibox - 1987 Vanagon Camper, Wolfsburg Edition
> http://home.earthlink.net/~tjhannink/
> http://photos.yahoo.com/tjhannink Vanagon Album
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/wolfsburg_campers/
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From:   Bob Johnson [SMTP:scsibus@TEAMSIGNAL.COM]
> 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
> 
>