How are the quigley's anything like a syncro other than having a pop-top and
being a van? Can't turn, can't park, can't fit, lousy mileage, longer
wheelbase, wider track, heavier. I just don't see them as even close. They
have their advantages too, but saying they can serve the same purpose I
definitely don't agree with. Ask Seth though, he's had both.

Jim Akiba

From: Jeff Stewart [mailto:fonman4277@comcast.net]
Sent: 2007-06-20 8:51 PM
To: Jim Akiba
Cc: Vanagon List
Subject: Re: Thoughts on conversions (kinda LONG)

<What else can serve the same purpose as converted syncro westy for example?
Nothing. Absolutely nothing. Not the sprinter, not any various homemade
mashup, not a fullsize camper van, nothing>

Well, not entirely true. The last time I looked (couple of years ago)
Sportsmobile did a van camper based on Ford/Chevy/Dodge vans, also available
with Quigley 4WD. Looked a lot like a Westy. But, they cost around 75K. I
left the VW bus scene a few years back, bought a Chevy conversion van. It
was nice, but it was the VW folks I missed the most. I joined a van club,
all American vans, mostly custom conversions. I went to one camp out, where
the president of the club informed me that as the newest member, I was a
"puppy trucker" and would have to walk around all weekend with a pacifier in
my mouth-and I would also be required to participate in drinking games,
where I would be "required" to drink whatever each member of the club wanted
me to drink! I told him I needed to run to 7-11 and get some cigarettes and
I got in my van and went home-what a bunch of losers! I'll take VW folks any
day!    Jeff