Aircooled T3 doka?

1
I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether there is such a thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my hands on a doka, air cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a watercooled one with non gen air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool the cabin? Greg E
2
1st item  there was a article around 1990 in a magazine where at valla around a camp fire with one of the muller boys they discussed about converting a doka to a air cooled unit i think it was done but dont quote me if you are reading this steven from kombi rescue does it ring a bell
2nd item i have a doka with aftermarket a/c which i think was done by a  company in millperra for vw aus.providing you tint your windows run the latest gas it will cool the cab but the cooling is felt by the front more than the back as the outlets are only in the dash, i feel that the evaporative unit in the cab is a bit undersized for the job if you compare a/c in a falcon or commodore. i installed a larger compreesor in mine when the 1st one leaked it did not make a large difference as it is the evaporater unit that provides the cooling air, with a temperarure probe test it was showing 6degrees the problem is the rate of cooling to the heating effect of the heat tranfer from sun light through the glass into the cab hence the window tint apart from that i would not be with out it. 
bob
----- Original Message -----
From: gregespo73
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:02 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

 

I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether there is such a thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my hands on a doka, air cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a watercooled one with non gen air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool the cabin? Greg E

3
Greg,
Get seriously cool in your neighbourhood  ....
Cheers.
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gregespo73@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:02:48 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

 
I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether there is such a thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my hands on a doka, air cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a watercooled one with non gen air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool the cabin? Greg E


4
Greg,1991 single cab Syncro ute For sale in Grafton $5000.
0420480522 Rosco.
Forgot to mention,no motor or gearbox.
BenC

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "gregespo73" <gregespo73@...> wrote:
>
> I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether there is such a thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my hands on a doka, air cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a watercooled one with non gen air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool the cabin? Greg E
>
5
Thanks Bob, so does that mean vw did not make dokas when they were making aircooled t3 vans? As for the A/C, my van has non gen air which gets down to 2 degrees at the vents but it does not cool the cabin. I was thinking I could swap it into a doka if would be worth it. The thinking behind this is getting rid of the modern family car and having a nice doka to get around in, so good A/C is a must. Might have to look at a caravelle with factory a/c.
Greg E

From: Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2011 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

 
1st item  there was a article around 1990 in a magazine where at valla around a camp fire with one of the muller boys they discussed about converting a doka to a air cooled unit i think it was done but dont quote me if you are reading this steven from kombi rescue does it ring a bell
2nd item i have a doka with aftermarket a/c which i think was done by a  company in millperra for vw aus.providing you tint your windows run the latest gas it will cool the cab but the cooling is felt by the front more than the back as the outlets are only in the dash, i feel that the evaporative unit in the cab is a bit undersized for the job if you compare a/c in a falcon or commodore. i installed a larger compreesor in mine when the 1st one leaked it did not make a large difference as it is the evaporater unit that provides the cooling air, with a temperarure probe test it was showing 6degrees the problem is the rate of cooling to the heating effect of the heat tranfer from sun light through the glass into the cab hence the window tint apart from that i would not be with out it. 
bob
----- Original Message -----
From: gregespo73
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:02 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

 
I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether there is such a thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my hands on a doka, air cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a watercooled one with non gen air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool the cabin? Greg E



6
Thanks for the tip Ben but I need a back seat for the little terrors. It is a shame to see a rare single cab syncro get stripped though. Any pics? Can't spare 5k just to block the drive way. I can hear it now - straight out of the castle -" I'll need to move that syncro to get to that doka to get the single cab out." Greg E

From: Ben <bencroft96@yahoo.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2011 5:34 PM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Aircooled T3 doka?

 
Greg,1991 single cab Syncro ute For sale in Grafton $5000.
0420480522 Rosco.
Forgot to mention,no motor or gearbox.
BenC

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "gregespo73" <gregespo73@...> wrote:
>
> I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether there is such a thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my hands on a doka, air cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a watercooled one with non gen air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool the cabin? Greg E
>



7
Thanks Ken, This would make a fantasic camper. Does it have A/C? The only problem is - 50k!!!!

From: Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com>
To: _T3_Australia forum Syncro <syncro_t3_australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2011 10:45 AM
Subject: RE: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

 
Greg,
Get seriously cool in your neighbourhood  ....
Cheers.
Ken

To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
From: gregespo73@yahoo.com
Date: Fri, 23 Sep 2011 23:02:48 +0000
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

 
I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether there is such a thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my hands on a doka, air cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a watercooled one with non gen air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool the cabin? Greg E




8
Greg,the same bloke is selling(or was) 5 T3s.2 Syncros.And a couple of Kombis.Pictures in the classifieds section VWA mag,Aug-Oct.
BenC

--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, greg esposito <gregespo73@...> wrote:
>
> Thanks for the tip Ben but I need a back seat for the little terrors. It is a shame to see a rare single cab syncro get stripped though. Any pics? Can't spare 5k just to block the drive way. I can hear it now - straight out of the castle -" I'll need to move that syncro to get to that doka to get the single cab out." Greg E
>
>
> From: Ben <bencroft96@...>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2011 5:34 PM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: Aircooled T3 doka?
>
>
> Â
>
> Greg,1991 single cab Syncro ute For sale in Grafton $5000.
> 0420480522 Rosco.
> Forgot to mention,no motor or gearbox.
> BenC
>
> --- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, "gregespo73" <gregespo73@> wrote:
> >
> > I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether there is such a thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my hands on a doka, air cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a watercooled one with non gen air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool the cabin? Greg E
> >
>
9
> greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Thanks Bob, so does that mean vw did not make dokas when they were
> making aircooled t3����vans?

Yes they did but they may have not sold any in Australia.
10

there are a/c companies that specilize in retro fitting a/c units to cars, but 1st you have to find a duel cab      bob 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

 

Thanks Bob, so does that mean vw did not make dokas when they were making aircooled t3 vans? As for the A/C, my van has non gen air which gets down to 2 degrees at the vents but it does not cool the cabin. I was thinking I could swap it into a doka if would be worth it. The thinking behind this is getting rid of the modern family car and having a nice doka to get around in, so good A/C is a must. Might have to look at a caravelle with factory a/c.
Greg E

From: Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2011 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

 
1st item  there was a article around 1990 in a magazine where at valla around a camp fire with one of the muller boys they discussed about converting a doka to a air cooled unit i think it was done but dont quote me if you are reading this steven from kombi rescue does it ring a bell
2nd item i have a doka with aftermarket a/c which i think was done by a  company in millperra for vw aus.providing you tint your windows run the latest gas it will cool the cab but the cooling is felt by the front more than the back as the outlets are only in the dash, i feel that the evaporative unit in the cab is a bit undersized for the job if you compare a/c in a falcon or commodore. i installed a larger compreesor in mine when the 1st one leaked it did not make a large difference as it is the evaporater unit that provides the cooling air, with a temperarure probe test it was showing 6degrees the problem is the rate of cooling to the heating effect of the heat tranfer from sun light through the glass into the cab hence the window tint apart from that i would not be with out it. 
bob
----- Original Message -----
From: gregespo73
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:02 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

 
I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether there is such a thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my hands on a doka, air cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a watercooled one with non gen air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool the cabin? Greg E



11
I wouldn't know what a factory ac was for a dual cab. Most acs are from the US which didn't have dual cabs.



> Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
there are a/c companies that specilize in retro fitting a/c units to cars, but 1st you have
to find a duel cab bob
----- Original Message -----
From: greg esposito
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?




Thanks Bob, so does that mean vw did not make dokas when they were making aircooled t3
vans? As for the A/C, my van has non gen air which gets down to 2 degrees at the vents but
it does not cool the cabin. I was thinking I could swap it into a doka if would be worth it.
The thinking behind this is getting rid of the modern family car and having a nice doka to
get around in, so good A/C is a must. Might have to look at a caravelle with factory a/c.
Greg E


From: Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2011 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?



1st item there was a article around 1990 in a magazine where at valla around a camp fire
with one of the muller boys they discussed about converting a doka to a air cooled unit i
think it was done but dont quote me if you are reading this steven from kombi rescue does it
ring a bell
2nd item i have a doka with aftermarket a/c which i think was done by a company in
millperra for vw aus.providing you tint your windows run the latest gas it will cool the cab
but the cooling is felt by the front more than the back as the outlets are only in the dash,
i feel that the evaporative unit in the cab is a bit undersized for the job if you compare
a/c in a falcon or commodore. i installed a larger compreesor in mine when the 1st one
leaked it did not make a large difference as it is the evaporater unit that provides the
cooling air, with a temperarure probe test it was showing 6degrees the problem is the rate
of cooling to the heating effect of the heat tranfer from sun light through the glass into
the cab hence the window tint apart from that i would not be with out it.
bob
----- Original Message -----
From: gregespo73
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:02 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?



I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether there is such a
thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my hands on a doka, air
cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a watercooled one with non gen
air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool the cabin? Greg E
12
Phill, I think they were fitting aftermarket behr units (indash) in dealerships. Was it an option on Tristar? Bob if I bought a doka I would just swap it from the syncro. Best thing for a van is one of those god ugly fans on the dash. I drove down from cairns in 40 degree heat with one of those  straight in my face worked a treat.

From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 25 September 2011 10:04 AM
Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

 
I wouldn't know what a factory ac was for a dual cab. Most acs are from the US which didn't have dual cabs.

> Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com> wrote:
>
there are a/c companies that specilize in retro fitting a/c units to cars, but 1st you have
to find a duel cab bob
----- Original Message -----
From: greg esposito
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:16 PM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

Thanks Bob, so does that mean vw did not make dokas when they were making aircooled t3
vans? As for the A/C, my van has non gen air which gets down to 2 degrees at the vents but
it does not cool the cabin. I was thinking I could swap it into a doka if would be worth it.
The thinking behind this is getting rid of the modern family car and having a nice doka to
get around in, so good A/C is a must. Might have to look at a caravelle with factory a/c.
Greg E

From: Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2011 10:24 AM
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

1st item there was a article around 1990 in a magazine where at valla around a camp fire
with one of the muller boys they discussed about converting a doka to a air cooled unit i
think it was done but dont quote me if you are reading this steven from kombi rescue does it
ring a bell
2nd item i have a doka with aftermarket a/c which i think was done by a company in
millperra for vw aus.providing you tint your windows run the latest gas it will cool the cab
but the cooling is felt by the front more than the back as the outlets are only in the dash,
i feel that the evaporative unit in the cab is a bit undersized for the job if you compare
a/c in a falcon or commodore. i installed a larger compreesor in mine when the 1st one
leaked it did not make a large difference as it is the evaporater unit that provides the
cooling air, with a temperarure probe test it was showing 6degrees the problem is the rate
of cooling to the heating effect of the heat tranfer from sun light through the glass into
the cab hence the window tint apart from that i would not be with out it.
bob
----- Original Message -----
From: gregespo73
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:02 AM
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether there is such a
thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my hands on a doka, air
cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a watercooled one with non gen
air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool the cabin? Greg E


13
What countries would have had ac on Dokas/Tri Stars?



> greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Phill, I think they were fitting aftermarket behr units (indash) in
> dealerships.����Was it an option on Tristar?����
> Bob if I bought a doka I would just swap it from the syncro. Best thing
> for a van is one of those god ugly fans on the dash. I drove down from
> cairns in 40 degree heat with one of those���� straight in my face worked
> a treat.
>
> From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, 25 September 2011 10:04 AM
> Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
>
> ����
>
> I wouldn't know what a factory ac was for a dual cab. Most acs are from
> the US which didn't have dual cabs.
>
> > Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com> wrote:
> >
> there are a/c companies that specilize in retro fitting a/c units to
> cars, but 1st you have
> to find a duel cab bob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: greg esposito
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
> Thanks Bob, so does that mean vw did not make dokas when they were
> making aircooled t3
> vans? As for the A/C, my van has non gen air which gets down to 2
> degrees at the vents but
> it does not cool the cabin. I was thinking I could swap it into a doka
> if would be worth it.
> The thinking behind this is getting rid of the modern family car and
> having a nice doka to
> get around in, so good A/C is a must. Might have to look at a caravelle
> with factory a/c.
> Greg E
>
> From: Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2011 10:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
> 1st item there was a article around 1990 in a magazine where at valla
> around a camp fire
> with one of the muller boys they discussed about converting a doka to a
> air cooled unit i
> think it was done but dont quote me if you are reading this steven from
> kombi rescue does it
> ring a bell
> 2nd item i have a doka with aftermarket a/c which i think was done by a
> company in
> millperra for vw aus.providing you tint your windows run the latest gas
> it will cool the cab
> but the cooling is felt by the front more than the back as the outlets
> are only in the dash,
> i feel that the evaporative unit in the cab is a bit undersized for the
> job if you compare
> a/c in a falcon or commodore. i installed a larger compreesor in mine
> when the 1st one
> leaked it did not make a large difference as it is the evaporater unit
> that provides the
> cooling air, with a temperarure probe test it was showing 6degrees the
> problem is the rate
> of cooling to the heating effect of the heat tranfer from sun light
> through the glass into
> the cab hence the window tint apart from that i would not be with out
> it.
> bob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: gregespo73
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:02 AM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
> I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether
> there is such a
> thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my
> hands on a doka, air
> cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a
> watercooled one with non gen
> air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool
> the cabin? Greg E
>
>
14
Greg, Phill and all

GoWesty has this Tristar for sale, which has aircon, even with vents to the rear - check image 15 & 16 of 22 - very nice installation - can't be sure if it is factory - it differs slightly from the Caravelle factory aircon vent housings.

And yes, in 1979 VW released the DOKA and Single Cab in Germany as aircooled.

Mark.

On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM, <plander@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
What countries would have had ac on Dokas/Tri Stars?



> greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Phill, I think they were fitting aftermarket behr units (indash) in
> dealerships. Was it an option on Tristar?Â
> Bob if I bought a doka I would just swap it from the syncro. Best thing
> for a van is one of those god ugly fans on the dash. I drove down from
> cairns in 40 degree heat with one of those straight in my face worked
> a treat.
>
> From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, 25 September 2011 10:04 AM
> Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
>
> Â
>
> I wouldn't know what a factory ac was for a dual cab. Most acs are from
> the US which didn't have dual cabs.
>
> > Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com> wrote:
> >
> there are a/c companies that specilize in retro fitting a/c units to
> cars, but 1st you have
> to find a duel cab bob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: greg esposito
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
> Thanks Bob, so does that mean vw did not make dokas when they were
> making aircooled t3
> vans? As for the A/C, my van has non gen air which gets down to 2
> degrees at the vents but
> it does not cool the cabin. I was thinking I could swap it into a doka
> if would be worth it.
> The thinking behind this is getting rid of the modern family car and
> having a nice doka to
> get around in, so good A/C is a must. Might have to look at a caravelle
> with factory a/c.
> Greg E
>
> From: Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2011 10:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
> 1st item there was a article around 1990 in a magazine where at valla
> around a camp fire
> with one of the muller boys they discussed about converting a doka to a
> air cooled unit i
> think it was done but dont quote me if you are reading this steven from
> kombi rescue does it
> ring a bell
> 2nd item i have a doka with aftermarket a/c which i think was done by a
> company in
> millperra for vw aus.providing you tint your windows run the latest gas
> it will cool the cab
> but the cooling is felt by the front more than the back as the outlets
> are only in the dash,
> i feel that the evaporative unit in the cab is a bit undersized for the
> job if you compare
> a/c in a falcon or commodore. i installed a larger compreesor in mine
> when the 1st one
> leaked it did not make a large difference as it is the evaporater unit
> that provides the
> cooling air, with a temperarure probe test it was showing 6degrees the
> problem is the rate
> of cooling to the heating effect of the heat tranfer from sun light
> through the glass into
> the cab hence the window tint apart from that i would not be with out
> it.
> bob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: gregespo73
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:02 AM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
> I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether
> there is such a
> thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my
> hands on a doka, air
> cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a
> watercooled one with non gen
> air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool
> the cabin? Greg E
>
>


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15
If you look at the JustKampers Catalogue T25's even came out with an air-cooled 1600 cc motor which would be basically the same as in my 71 kombi.


My that would take a bit of getting moving with a full payload in a T25.

Skot
 

On 25/09/2011 8:53 PM, Mark Kofahl wrote:
 

Greg, Phill and all


GoWesty has this Tristar for sale, which has aircon, even with vents to the rear - check image 15 & 16 of 22 - very nice installation - can't be sure if it is factory - it differs slightly from the Caravelle factory aircon vent housings.

And yes, in 1979 VW released the DOKA and Single Cab in Germany as aircooled.

Mark.

On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM, <plander@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
What countries would have had ac on Dokas/Tri Stars?



> greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Phill, I think they were fitting aftermarket behr units (indash) in
> dealerships. Was it an option on Tristar? 
> Bob if I bought a doka I would just swap it from the syncro. Best thing
> for a van is one of those god ugly fans on the dash. I drove down from
> cairns in 40 degree heat with one of those  straight in my face worked
> a treat.
>
> From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, 25 September 2011 10:04 AM
> Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
>
>  Â 
>
> I wouldn't know what a factory ac was for a dual cab. Most acs are from
> the US which didn't have dual cabs.
>
> > Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com> wrote:
> >
> there are a/c companies that specilize in retro fitting a/c units to
> cars, but 1st you have
> to find a duel cab      bob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: greg esposito
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
> Thanks Bob, so does that mean vw did not make dokas when they were
> making aircooled t3
> vans? As for the A/C, my van has non gen air which gets down to 2
> degrees at the vents but
> it does not cool the cabin. I was thinking I could swap it into a doka
> if would be worth it.
> The thinking behind this is getting rid of the modern family car and
> having a nice doka to
> get around in, so good A/C is a must. Might have to look at a caravelle
> with factory a/c.
> Greg E
>
> From: Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2011 10:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
> 1st item  there was a article around 1990 in a magazine where at valla
> around a camp fire
> with one of the muller boys they discussed about converting a doka to a
> air cooled unit i
> think it was done but dont quote me if you are reading this steven from
> kombi rescue does it
> ring a bell
> 2nd item i have a doka with aftermarket a/c which i think was done by a
> company in
> millperra for vw aus.providing you tint your windows run the latest gas
> it will cool the cab
> but the cooling is felt by the front more than the back as the outlets
> are only in the dash,
> i feel that the evaporative unit in the cab is a bit undersized for the
> job if you compare
> a/c in a falcon or commodore. i installed a larger compreesor in mine
> when the 1st one
> leaked it did not make a large difference as it is the evaporater unit
> that provides the
> cooling air, with a temperarure probe test it was showing 6degrees the
> problem is the rate
> of cooling to the heating effect of the heat tranfer from sun light
> through the glass into
> the cab hence the window tint apart from that i would not be with out
> it.
> bob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: gregespo73
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:02 AM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
> I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether
> there is such a
> thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my
> hands on a doka, air
> cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a
> watercooled one with non gen
> air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool
> the cabin? Greg E
>
>


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Hi Mark, If that is the maroon canadian tristar, it was fitted up with a shortened caravelle factory system by the previous owner.  Greg E

From: Mark Kofahl <markkofahl@gmail.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, 25 September 2011 8:53 PM
Subject: Re: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?

 
Greg, Phill and all

GoWesty has this Tristar for sale, which has aircon, even with vents to the rear - check image 15 & 16 of 22 - very nice installation - can't be sure if it is factory - it differs slightly from the Caravelle factory aircon vent housings.

And yes, in 1979 VW released the DOKA and Single Cab in Germany as aircooled.

Mark.

On Sun, Sep 25, 2011 at 2:19 PM, <plander@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
What countries would have had ac on Dokas/Tri Stars?



> greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Phill, I think they were fitting aftermarket behr units (indash) in
> dealerships. Was it an option on Tristar? 
> Bob if I bought a doka I would just swap it from the syncro. Best thing
> for a van is one of those god ugly fans on the dash. I drove down from
> cairns in 40 degree heat with one of those  straight in my face worked
> a treat.
>
> From: "plander@optusnet.com.au" <plander@optusnet.com.au>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Sunday, 25 September 2011 10:04 AM
> Subject: Re: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
>
>  Â 
>
> I wouldn't know what a factory ac was for a dual cab. Most acs are from
> the US which didn't have dual cabs.
>
> > Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com> wrote:
> >
> there are a/c companies that specilize in retro fitting a/c units to
> cars, but 1st you have
> to find a duel cab      bob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: greg esposito
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:16 PM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
> Thanks Bob, so does that mean vw did not make dokas when they were
> making aircooled t3
> vans? As for the A/C, my van has non gen air which gets down to 2
> degrees at the vents but
> it does not cool the cabin. I was thinking I could swap it into a doka
> if would be worth it.
> The thinking behind this is getting rid of the modern family car and
> having a nice doka to
> get around in, so good A/C is a must. Might have to look at a caravelle
> with factory a/c.
> Greg E
>
> From: Bob Dale <rcdale@bigpond.com>
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, 24 September 2011 10:24 AM
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
> 1st item  there was a article around 1990 in a magazine where at valla
> around a camp fire
> with one of the muller boys they discussed about converting a doka to a
> air cooled unit i
> think it was done but dont quote me if you are reading this steven from
> kombi rescue does it
> ring a bell
> 2nd item i have a doka with aftermarket a/c which i think was done by a
> company in
> millperra for vw aus.providing you tint your windows run the latest gas
> it will cool the cab
> but the cooling is felt by the front more than the back as the outlets
> are only in the dash,
> i feel that the evaporative unit in the cab is a bit undersized for the
> job if you compare
> a/c in a falcon or commodore. i installed a larger compreesor in mine
> when the 1st one
> leaked it did not make a large difference as it is the evaporater unit
> that provides the
> cooling air, with a temperarure probe test it was showing 6degrees the
> problem is the rate
> of cooling to the heating effect of the heat tranfer from sun light
> through the glass into
> the cab hence the window tint apart from that i would not be with out
> it.
> bob
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: gregespo73
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:02 AM
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Aircooled T3 doka?
>
> I know this is off the syncro topic, but can anyone enlighten me wether
> there is such a
> thing as an aircooled t3 doka in the country? I would love to get my
> hands on a doka, air
> cooled or watercooled. The other question is has anyone got a
> watercooled one with non gen
> air con? With the reduced cabin size (over a van)does it actually cool
> the cabin? Greg E
>
>


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